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    • S
      Snowy
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      prettttttyyyyyyyyyy sure I'm going to settle on Feather blades. Have managed a few days without cuts, and really appreciate the way they cut. Considering it's usually a few days between shaves, the extra-sharpness is really beneficial.

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      • natehateN
        natehate
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        just made the jump
        lets see how i land

        http://www.fendrihan.com/supersized-razor-blades-sampler-blades-p-957.html

        http://www.fendrihan.com/merkur-longhandle-3piece-classic-wetshaving-save-p-73%7B2%7D11.html

        http://www.fendrihan.com/taylor-bond-street-shaving-cream-sensitive-skin-p-118.html

        anything im missing guys?

        don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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        • mclaincauseyM
          mclaincausey
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          Wet shaving is so much better… Enjoy!  I use the same razor and Taylor's wooden shaving bowl with sandalwood soap.

          I would just add a nice aftershave if you don't have one already.  I like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Jack-Black-Post-Shave-Cooling/dp/B000J559HU

          Think it, be it.

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          • natehateN
            natehate
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            i use a biotherm sensitive skin one now
            http://www.amazon.com/Homme-Razor-Eliminator-100ml-3-3oz/dp/B00C30Q50Y/ref=sr_1_15?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1368974863&sr=1-15&keywords=biotherm+homme+after+shave

            don't you know there ain't no devil? only god when he's drunk!

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            • S
              Snowy
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              Astra and Feather are still battling it out. Still damn loving the shaves tho :).

              Not a fan of Taylor's Avo shaving soap, really enjoying the Jack Black soap, and Proraso Menthol god  :-*.

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              • mclaincauseyM
                mclaincausey
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                I have a big box of 7AMs from before Gilette acquired them, great blades.  Seem to last forever before needing replacement, I can't imagine when I'll run out but it will be years.

                Think it, be it.

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                  Snowy
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                  @Snowy:

                  Not a fan of Taylor's Avo shaving soap, really enjoying the Jack Black soap, and Proraso Menthol god  :-*.

                  Double backing this. Taylor's is quite a let down after JB and Methol anything. The Taylor's after-shave balm scent has annoyed me (that's my fault), but has worked quite well. Trying some Geo F Lime out as it seems to get a good review :).

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                  • fanyaF
                    fanya
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                    I'm glad to see this thread has shifted from makeup on the first page to shaving on the last page  😉

                    Switched to a safety razor almost two months ago.

                    Wow best thing ever.

                    Feather blades and ToOBS Grapefruit makes me almost enjoy shaving in the morning.

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                    • mclaincauseyM
                      mclaincausey
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                      @Snowy:

                      @Snowy:

                      Not a fan of Taylor's Avo shaving soap, really enjoying the Jack Black soap, and Proraso Menthol god  :-*.

                      Double backing this. Taylor's is quite a let down after JB and Methol anything. The Taylor's after-shave balm scent has annoyed me (that's my fault), but has worked quite well. Trying some Geo F Lime out as it seems to get a good review :).

                      Yeah I do the inverse: Taylor's soap, which makes an awesome lather that whips up quickly (I am always in a hurry shaving), and JB for my aftershave, which makes my skin feel like it did in my early 20s and carries no scent.  I don't like my aftershave to smell.  If I want to smell a certain way, I'll use cologne (Terre d'Hermes, the only one that I like).  Can't remember the last time I nicked myself, and I have a troublesome mole on my lip and a troublesome Adam's apple.  Disposable razors were an intermittent problem for me, but luckily my stiptich pencil gets no use now.  YMMV!

                      Think it, be it.

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                        Snowy
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                        Okay amazing sh!t, I watched a video about using a badger brush to make sure I was lathering properly, turns out I was not. Man oh man, such a beautiful difference and I can feel the cream's effects @ the end of the day. I've been raving to Mrs Snowy about the lather for the past week, that good :).

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                        • mclaincauseyM
                          mclaincausey
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                          My technique is to make sure my face is warm and wet, to vigorously work up a thick lather, and to first shave with, then against the grain. I think this is unconventional but it sure works for me.

                          Le rig:

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • derivative666D
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                            With the grain, across the grain, against the grain!

                            "Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"

                            "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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                            • toddjcoleyT
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                              jealous, one day i hope to man up and grow facial hair!  😞

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                              • seawolfS
                                seawolf
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                                @derivative666:

                                With the grain, across the grain, against the grain!

                                Backed!

                                “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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                                • seawolfS
                                  seawolf
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                                  Stopped by Taylor of Old Bond St. while in London. Picked up grapefruit shaving cream (amazing) and some Jermyn St. Collection Luxury aftershave cream (also amazing).

                                  Just thought I'd share that with you guys!

                                  “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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                                    I'm a Feather man I'm pretty sure. Super well prepped lather's had me nick free for close to 3 weeks, and LOVVING it (double V).

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                                    • mclaincauseyM
                                      mclaincausey
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                                      They're Japanese which I like. Mine are 7am, but since they've been acquired by Gillette I may switch when they run out in 30 years 😉

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                        Snowy
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                                        Yeah I am such a sucker for all things Japanese it's not even funny. I've tried really hard to remove that bias and have dropped back a few levels of sharpness, but keep coming back to it, as this thread attests to :).

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                                        • ddtrashD
                                          ddtrash
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                                          A few pictures of the current set up.

                                          Feather Artist SS straight razor, love this razor, all the advantages of a traditional straight but without the hassle of having to hone and strop the blade.  I have tried using a regular straight razor but while the shave itself is relatively easy the blade maintenance for me was a bit too much hassle.

                                          The DE razor is a Feather AS-D1.  Very mild and easy to use, you would struggle to cut yourself with this even if you tried.  It takes a very different head angle to get it cutting, much steeper and more perpendicular to your face.

                                          I normally use the Straight for first pass to remove a couple days worth of growth and then use the DE for a quick second pass.

                                          Simpsons Chubby 2 brush.  The really keen among you will notice that this brush is a rare "two band" brush and was custom made.  Great brush for face lathering, soft tips = smooth on the face but with plenty of backbone for building lather.

                                          The other brush is a Morris Forndran, blonde badger brush, quite a rare beast.  This brand of brushes was resurrected by a british brush maker Lee Sabini ( Lee makes the better Rooney series of brushes also )

                                          Acqua Di Parma shave cream is a bit of a luxury treat, despite it's hefty price tag it is very good cream and lathers up a treat.

                                          The scuttle is from the German ceramic artist Ansgar Tolksdorf who runs his own small company making some nice shaving bowls and scuttles. 
                                          The scuttle is very well made and has a nice large easy to use handle.  A really nice feature is the size of the spout, it is big enough to dip your brush into to load it up with hot water.

                                          http://www.schwarzweisskeramik.de/

                                          The Italian Proraso range of creams and balms can not be faulted, excellent value.  The pre shave cream and post shave balm are fixed into my routine. 
                                          Fragrances are obviously very personal, currently I am favouring Terre D'Hermes, Acqua di Parma Colonia and quite an unusual smelling  Commes des Garcon offering, Red Harrissa.  I generally go with the one Mrs Trash prefers which is currently Terre D'Hermes.

                                          The eagle eyed New Yorkers among you may have spotted the shaving mug from Paul Mole barbershop on Lexington Ave.  Definitely worth a stop if you have not been before.  A decent haircut and straight razor shave old school style.

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

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                                          • ArabitA
                                            Arabit
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                                            Terre D' Hermes (Can't tell if EdT or EdP) and AdP Colonia?  ^ Nice
                                            Oops was listed above xD

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