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    • J
      jdl1279
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      Tossed in a dab of NuNile with the royal crown for the overnight at work. Bumped up the hold a bit, which I needed, whilst remaining quite soft and workable. Will be interested to see if the Sweet Georgia requires similar but blending them is easy enough….

      Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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      • J
        jdl1279
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        As an update, this grease combo is working perfectly for me. Holds great, nice shine, and transference isn't too bad. @TrickHell mentioned hair tonics for off shower days, any relevant info would be appreciated as I have no experience here. Benefits? Brands? Etc

        Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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        • J
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          One more…looking for a good comb. Something stainless steel or equally durable is preferable. Found a few through Chicago comb company, but not familiar with them. Recommended?? Any others??

          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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          • J
            jdl1279
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            Got a pic @TrickHell ? Which model?

            Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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            • pillowPANTSP
              pillowPANTS
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              I use a Kent like this one
              http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000YB1XRO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1415597244&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40
              Can get them bigger aswell. They are sawcut teeth and dont get caught or pull hair like the shitty molded plastic ones

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              • J
                jdl1279
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                Thanks pp…got my heart set on something permanent though.

                Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                • pillowPANTSP
                  pillowPANTS
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                  I gotcha

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                  • J
                    jdl1279
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                    Is that the 5.5"?

                    Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                    • J
                      jdl1279
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                      I think that might be the one I was eyeing. Wish I could find a brass comb to match my other gear lol

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        There are plenty out there, none right?

                        Brass Combs

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • J
                          jdl1279
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                          Thanks G, hadn't searched too deep yet, the comment came from a lack at my normal sources. Have since found a few, but some of these look nicer.

                          Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                          • J
                            jdl1279
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                            After searching the Izola fine & dandy combs pictured in the link G provided, it seems those are simply brass plated. This spurred a deeper search and while I can't seem to find a ready made solid brass comb, I did come across someone that makes custom metal combs. The company is Metal Comb Works, to which I've inquired about this one off. Will update once I have details to share

                            Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                            • B
                              bubbapest
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                              anyone use a straight razor here?

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                              • tmgT
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                                @bubbapest:

                                anyone use a straight razor here?

                                Yes [emoji2]

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                                • ddtrashD
                                  ddtrash
                                  Haraki san Expert
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                                  Using the Feather Artist SS straight razor.  Convenience of a disposable blade in a straight razor design.  I have had various straight razors in the past but never found the skill or patience to keep them as sharp as I need for a decent drag free shave.

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

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                                    bubbapest
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                                    thinking about getting one now that i am growing a beard- want to keep my neck clean so i'll actually be shaving (odd that getting a beard led to more shaving by me).  do the pros of straight razor shaving outweigh the cons?

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                                    • ddtrashD
                                      ddtrash
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                                      @bubbapest:

                                      thinking about getting one now that i am growing a beard- want to keep my neck clean so i'll actually be shaving (odd that getting a beard led to more shaving by me).  do the pros of straight razor shaving outweigh the cons?

                                      I would say the pros of straight and double edge ( DE ) razors outweigh regular Gillette cartridge type razors.

                                      Using a DE or straight set up can really help eliminate ingrowing hairs. Cartridge razors gave me very bad razor burn and ingrown hairs. This is the reason I moved to shaving with a DE razor and then progressing on to the straight.

                                      Learning a proper shave technique including preparation is where you get most benefit, whether this be with a DE or straight razor.

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

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                                      • ddtrashD
                                        ddtrash
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                                        Picked up some new shave cream and aftershave balm from a small German company called Tabula Rasa.  Their products have picked up a bit of a cult status across the shave forums, excellent products but difficult to find.  They now have a UK importer so I picked up some of the "Shave Punk" scented cream.

                                        Very impressed by it, proper manly ( Grrrrrr!! ) smell, no hints of anything floral in this scent, wood notes and spices involved here.

                                        The cream is almost like a mousse in consistency.  A hazel nut size piece of cream worked into the end of your shave brush is all you need, I have been using a shave bowl to work the cream into a lather before applying.

                                        Definitely worth checking out if you are looking for a new shave cream.

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

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                                        • B
                                          bubbapest
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                                          that baxter's clay pomade is the shiiiiiiiiiit, thanks trick hell

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                                          • AnesthetistA
                                            Anesthetist
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                                            Loving the Layrite

                                            IG: bluehandsslim

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