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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
        jdl1279
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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

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

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                    • GilesG
                      Giles
                      IHUK Crew
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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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                              @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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                                          • Jordonf9J
                                            Jordonf9
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                                            I am a heavy sweater in any heat….after years of looking, finally found two brands that actually stop my odor for at least 12 hours! Nothing ever performed near this before. Plus they are 100% all natural.

                                            Razorock sells a spray which is convenient.

                                            I also use primal paste. Tried the orange creamsicle paste and loved it. Smells great and last 12-24 hours.

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