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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

    Grooming and Hygiene

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    • Jordonf9J
      Jordonf9
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      My new favorite…well, tied with Arcadian. Seriously amazing stuff!

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      • BloodnThunderB
        BloodnThunder
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        I'm an advocate for Keune Matte Effect if you like a reliable hold, no sheen, and good body.  I've been going to the same barber for almost 8 years now.  He definitely knows what he's doing and it's what he recommends.

        Barber - https://www.valentinesseattle.com

        Keune - https://www.yourbeautysalon.com/products/keune-care-line-man-matte-effect-100ml-3-4oz

        IG: Shadesofindig0

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        • jay-cyJ
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          What turns a man into a man?
          What is the most masculine ritual for guys?
          Yes, shaving!

          I‘d like to quit using plastic cartridge systems with multiple blades - name the brand you like…
          I shave once a week and all of these multiple blade things get stuck with stubbles rather quickly.
          I also don‘t like the plastic feeling of most systems.

          Thus I will switch towards a stainless steel DS razor.
          I browsed the web a bit and now I am inbetween the Pils 101 and the Feather AS-D2.
          Both of them full stainless steel construction and each a piece of art.
          My brain says „Pils“, my guts say „Feather“...
          Any of you guys using one of these?
          Any other ideas?
          What are you using to tame your beard stubbles?

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          • gaseousclayG
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            I have a Feather portable but never use it. I use either a Merkur 33c or a vintage Gillette fat handle tech from the 1940’s.

            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

            WTB:
            IHSH-129 size L (blue)
            IHSH-19

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            • organisysO
              organisys
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              Merkur Futur and a Feather Blade for me.  😎

              Pride of Japan :-)

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              • seawolfS
                seawolf
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                Futurs are great! I'm currently using a Futur with Astra blades. They're a little gentler on my face. Feathers are too sharp for my sensitive skin.

                The best thing to do is to get a blame sampler to figure out what works for your skin.

                I use Proraso shaving cream and Geo F. Trumper Skin Food aftershave. A little bottle of Skin Food goes a long way, and it's the best aftershave I've ever used.

                “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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                • organisysO
                  organisys
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                  Poraso I have not tried although many swear by it. I use Mitchel's Wool Fat, and find that the lather is thick and slick and it does not disagree with my skin. 🙂

                  Pride of Japan :-)

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                  • jay-cyJ
                    jay-cy
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                    Just ordered a Feather togther with Feather blades and I am very curious.
                    To compensate for my rather thick stubbles I added some alkaline Dr. Dittmer cream.
                    Actually I am also using Proraso and will try that first…

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                    • gaseousclayG
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                      @jay-cy:

                      Just ordered a Feather togther with Feather blades and I am very curious.
                      To compensate for my rather thick stubbles I added some alkaline Dr. Dittmer cream.
                      Actually I am also using Proraso and will try that first…

                      Good luck with the Feather. They have a rep for being incredibly sharp. I don't use my Feather portable because I have sensitive skin and don't want to look like the guy from Hell Raiser

                      WTB:
                      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                      IHSH-19

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                      • Jordonf9J
                        Jordonf9
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                        Started with shitty multiblade razors, to safety razor(which I still use at time and is a great way to shave without having the upkeep/sharpening) and now I have a Theirs Issard straight razor. I already had a decent range of whet stones and strops to keep it as sharp as possible (with my skill level that is). From factory, though it said shave ready, wasn't. If you aren't used to sharpening, honing etc. Read up and watch videos. There are a lot of techniques people swear by. I sharpen my edc knife the same as my straight razor.

                        As for my knowledge in all my pomades…as many tests as my hair grows, I found the best thing is volumizing mousse and then adding pomade. Really gives my hair volume and wanting to stand up, so pushing my hair to my side gets my desired look. My two favs now are the mentega clay and first hand clay. Both are seriously amazing products, apply easy as hell, style easy as hell, have great texture, don't dry out and last all day and even for 2 days. I think the first hand has slightly longer durability, just.

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                        • Jordonf9J
                          Jordonf9
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                          The best clay I have used in my life. The past few months I've tried about 10-12 Homebrew company Clay's, paste and creams, this just hits all my marks perfectly, which the Mentega comes real close, but first hand slightly out performs it in strength and durability.

                          Soo smooooooth

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                            Jordonf9
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                            • ddtrashD
                              ddtrash
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                              I picked up a Rex Ambassador stainless steel adjustable razor a few months back.  Very nice shaving tool. I believe the design was based on old Gillette Fat Boys and Slim model razors.  With the adjustable blade depth setting this can go from mild to aggressive.  It is good for shaving off a few days worth of stubble.

                              For daily shaving routine I still use the Feather AS-D2 as it is very mild and offers a quick shave with minimal risk of cuts or razor burn, and this is with a feather blade which are not known for being an "easy" shave.

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

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                              • MattM
                                Matt
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                                Shear Revival is one of my favorite pomade brewers and Crystal Lake is one of my favorite pomades from them.  They brewed a small batch of CL shave cream so I got that plus this awesome craft aftershave from Historic Brands.  The scent is Italian Soda.  It’s wonderful…

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                                • popvultureP
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                                  Shear Revival is so great! I love the Crystal Lake, and the Loyal Sea Clay is super nice if your hair gets a little longer and you want to have something a little lighter that still gives you some control. My hair's properly long now so I'm not using any sort of pomade type stuff, but as soon as I eventually cut it all off again, it's back to SR.

                                  WTB
                                  IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                                  Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                                  • F
                                    FlannelnBooze
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                                    Was just about to post a thread for shaving soap recommendations. I'll browse through this thread. I bought a bunch of Mickley Lee Soap a number of years ago and am just now running out. Looking for a replacement soap or two. Leaning towards Mammoth House, but question is which scent? Mood Indigo seems like a necessity to pair with some denim, based on name alone.

                                    777 fit in heavyweight, plz

                                    Wish list:
                                    IHSH-75-IND
                                    IHJ-85-BLK

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                                    • LewisStonehouseL
                                      LewisStonehouse
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                                      Also a shear revival fan. Used to use their pomade before lockdown had me shaving mh head. Would be interested in recommendations for top draw shaving soaps/creams - I shave sith a straight feather shavette

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                                      • MattM
                                        Matt
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                                        The Dr John’s x SR Crystal Lake is nice.  I’m not sure if it smells exactly like the pomade because this my first jar since they changed the scent, which bums me out.  I freaking loved the prior scent.  I feel like their new approach to all natural fragrances is leaving them all smelling basically the same and a little weak.

                                        I don’t know much about shave soap.  I’m going to get a Supply cartridge single blade for myself for xmas so I’m just now getting into the accoutrements.  The Italian Soda aftershave is the shit though.  I’m def going to try the other 3 scents.  They’re all barrel aged.

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                                        • MattM
                                          Matt
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                                          The Belafonte by Shear Revival and Flagship.  It’s a few years old and still going strong…

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                                          • KirkK
                                            Kirk
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                                            Hey @Matt,
                                            Thanks for posting about Shear Revival. Wasn’t familiar with them till I saw you comment on their pomades. I prefer my grooming/hygiene products all be made by the same company, if possible. I know, weird. Something about the fragrances and packaging/branding being the same/similar.

                                            I just received my order from Shear Revival of ‘Loom’ shampoo and conditioner. ‘Ora’ all natural deodorant. ‘Saw bones’ oil for my beard. ‘American Gardens’ pomade and ‘Loyal Sea Clay’ balm. I’m loving all of it. Just need to find some beard/face wash. Recommendations anyone?

                                            Also, Shear Revival has a ‘summer sale’ going on now thru September 6th.

                                            we’re trying our best

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