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    • derivative666D
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      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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      • llvlaglneL
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        Jeff is that highlife and uppercut pomade?

        Sent from my iPhone

        "…think of a world tour as similar as to the sisterhood of the traveling pants." -LandoCal126

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        • derivative666D
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          @llvlaglne:

          Jeff is that highlife and uppercut pomade?

          Sent from my iPhone

          Yes, also I have American Greaser Supply, American Pomade, Murray's, lucky 13, rumble59, grants, suavecito

          "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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          • joesaintjohnJ
            joesaintjohn
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            I'm glad we both wear the same cologne. Brothers from different mothers. 🙂

            Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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            • derivative666D
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              @joesaintjohn:

              I'm glad we both wear the same cologne. Brothers from different mothers. 🙂

              True

              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                That's very sexy d666. In a manly way, of course.

                Edit: And whilst in the thread DE shaving, oh my god every shave a joy of movement. Still super enjoying, no horror stories or crazy nicks/cuts as yet…

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                • seawolfS
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                  As long as you pay attention, you won't cut yourself. My attention was divided once and I sliced my chin a little. They are called SAFETY razors after all 🙂

                  “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                  @zeebeeleather

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                    Snowy
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                    Have progressed to the Feather's and am really appreciate the sharpness. So far my next pack of blades is looking at being Feather.

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                      Snowy
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                      Yeah I get #dickmove of the day. Had an interview today. Amazing shave beforehand with Jack Black (1st usage). Really feeling it. Amazing. Not only did I lose track of time, but I managed to get a nice slice down the left side of my face. Awesome. Still did well in the interview and am invited back for round 2 tomorrow. Might scale back from Feather for a little.

                      Fucking loving the entire setup tho. Thank you all!

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                      • seawolfS
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                        Awesome! So glad to hear it. Just out of curiosity, do you have a styptic pencil for minor cuts and slices?

                        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                        @zeebeeleather

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                          Not yet, but will likely/need to get one.

                          Second round today and I nicked myself again within .25" of the initial nick. I've been called in for round #3! tomorrow. If I nick myself again I'm going to be well pissed.

                          Up until now I've never cut myself shaving, well as far back as I can remember. I was willing to try it out and wear a few cuts to see if it was going to be used or not. Turns out it appears it's going to get some usage.

                          Still on the Feather's don't wish to waste the blade. Fingers crossed for a clean-non-nicked-shave tomorrow 😉

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                          • seawolfS
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                            Sometimes the blades need a "break-in" period. Feathers are so sharp that you might find your 3rd or fourth shave with them may be the best. Have you tried Astra platinum blades yet? They are my personal favorite. My skin couldn't deal with Feather blades.

                            Good luck with your interview!

                            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                            @zeebeeleather

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                            • derivative666D
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                              @seawolf:

                              Sometimes the blades need a "break-in" period. Feathers are so sharp that you might find your 3rd or fourth shave with them may be the best. Have you tried Astra platinum blades yet? They are my personal favorite. My skin couldn't deal with Feather blades.

                              Good luck with your interview!

                              When I shave and am not using a straight edge I use feathers. I love them but, seawolf is correct shaved 4-12 will be your best the blades are very aggressive and need to be broken in.

                              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                              • tmgT
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                                @seawolf:

                                Have you tried Astra platinum blades yet? They are my personal favorite.

                                I can second that, Astra blades work for me, never nicked myself with them, tried the Feather's once as part of a sample, but sliced myself on the first outing.

                                I'm planning to buy a Dovo straight edge razor once they come back in stock (the Skyfall effect apparently!), as I'm really curious and feel that after 4yrs using a DE razor it shouldn't be that big a step, will post in here once I've taken the plunge!

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                                • ddtrashD
                                  ddtrash
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                                  A trick I find helps with the Feather blades when new is to carefully run both edges across a cork.

                                  This helps take a little of that "first time use, aggressiveness" out of the blade edge.  I find it helps get the blade to that sweet spot already mentioned after 3-4 shaves.

                                  Platinum Persona's are another personal favourite, nice and sharp but a bit more forgiving than a feather.  A Feather will hunt down any nick or blemish and take the top off it, the Persona is more forgiving.

                                  There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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                                    @seawolf/tmg, no I've not tried, but have a few in a new sample pack; next up.

                                    @seawolf/d666/ddtrash, 3rd shave today on Feather really felt like it was finding it's grove. Odd concept that a slightly older blade gives a better shave.

                                    Thanks gents.

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                                    • zhivagoZ
                                      zhivago
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                                      Had my third straight razor shave today and I'm definitely ready to dive in to going at it on my own. Wish me luck

                                      Zhivago

                                      MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                      G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                                      • derivative666D
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                                        @zhivago:

                                        Had my third straight razor shave today and I'm definitely ready to dive in to going at it on my own. Wish me luck

                                        Z check out www.hartsteel.com insane cutthroat blades. IMO the best made!!!

                                        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                        • zhivagoZ
                                          zhivago
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                                          wow, lotta options in this (wet shaving) game. This should be pretty fun

                                          Zhivago

                                          MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                          G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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                                          • zhivagoZ
                                            zhivago
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                                            Thinking I'll start with a Merkur and some Proraso?

                                            Zhivago

                                            MM: "we all got to start somewhere"

                                            G: "Never once did he bitch, moan or complain.  He just motivated the team and got on with it"

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