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    joesaintjohn
    啓蒙家
    Joined: 9 Aug 2012

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

    Fat dudes need good clothes too.

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      derivative666
      Joined: 30 Jan 2011

      @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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        Snowy
        Joined: 15 Jun 2012

        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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          seawolf
          Mod Squad
          Joined: 28 Oct 2011

          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
            Joined: 15 Jun 2012

            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
              Joined: 15 Jun 2012

              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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                seawolf
                Mod Squad
                Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                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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                  Snowy
                  Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                  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 😉

                  last edited by 6 Mar 2013, 12:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    seawolf
                    Mod Squad
                    Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                    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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                      derivative666
                      Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                      @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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                        tmg
                        Joined: 10 Sept 2010

                        @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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                          ddtrash
                          Haraki san Expert
                          Joined: 2 Dec 2010

                          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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                            Snowy
                            Joined: 15 Jun 2012

                            @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.

                            last edited by 7 Mar 2013, 01:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • zhivagoZ
                              zhivago
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 17 Aug 2010

                              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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                                derivative666
                                Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                @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

                                last edited by 7 Mar 2013, 14:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • zhivagoZ
                                  zhivago
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 17 Aug 2010

                                  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
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 17 Aug 2010

                                    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"

                                    last edited by 27 Mar 2013, 03:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      derivative666
                                      Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                      fit and finish is much better on the Jagger!!!

                                      "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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                                        seawolf
                                        Mod Squad
                                        Joined: 28 Oct 2011

                                        That's true, and the price! However, the Merkurs tend to be a bit more aggressive. It all depends on what you like! (I have both, and I keep my Jaeger in my gym bag, and Merkur at home)

                                        “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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                                        • ArabitA
                                          Arabit
                                          Joined: 19 Jun 2012

                                          Anyone here use fragrances? I'm an Acqua di Gio hater :P. Big fan of woody and spicy colognes

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