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    • BloodnThunderB
      BloodnThunder
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      I personally use Anthony Logistics deodorant.  In my experience it leaves no stain and smells good.  $20 a stick isn't the cheapest option but I feel good about what I'm getting.

      IG: Shadesofindig0

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      • Jordonf9J
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        Woof $20 a stick. Hopefully it's a yard stick haha. I paid $9 for a stick of the pit paste, so it's not far off…

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        • DougNgD
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          My stepson got me a shaving kit for Christmas and I finally got around to using it. Question and observation:

          1. Why does it say on the brush that it's made out of "Genuine Badger"?!? Is this really desireable? It's weird that I'm using a brush on my face from an animal that would normally rip it off…
          2. I associate sandalwood with old people. I'm either wrong or I should punch him in the dick.

          I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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          • neph93N
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            @DougNg:

            My stepson got me a shaving kit for Christmas and I finally got around to using it. Question and observation:

            1. Why does it say on the brush that it's made out of "Genuine Badger"?!? Is this really desireable? It's weird that I'm using a brush on my face from an animal that would normally rip it off…
            2. I associate sandalwood with old people. I'm either wrong or I should punch him in the dick.

            1. I have no idea.
            2. Sandalwood is nice enough, and not only for old people.

            However, you need to punch him in the dick anyway because that's some hipster shit right there. Either he thinks you are one, or he is one. Either way…

            «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
            We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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            • DougNgD
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              I'm basically a caveman…I'm actually kind of surprised he got me any kind of high maintenance anything.

              Hell, he's seen me shave with a Swiss Army Knife and soap when I forgot my razor at home...

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              • neph93N
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                Funny you should mention it because my stepson saw me shave a bit of 'tache I had missed with the blade on my Leatherman in church on the day of his confirmation last month 😃

                «Stevie Heighway on the wing!
                We had dreams, and songs to sing…»

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                • DougNgD
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                  All this being said, I just noticed my face is remarkably soft and kissy.

                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                  • ChrisC
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                    Do you even really need to shave, Doug?

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                    • DougNgD
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                      Oh, that leads into a funny story:

                      A few years ago I tried growing out a beard. After about a month, the girls in the office started to ask me if everything was ok at home. I didn't make the connection until I realized…

                      They thought Jody had thrown me out and I was homeless.

                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                      • rocketR
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                        haha…

                        rocketrocksrox 🤙🏼🤙🏾

                        It's all humbug, like everywhere
                        R.I.P. Geo

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                        • manufc10M
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                          @DougNg:

                          My stepson got me a shaving kit for Christmas and I finally got around to using it. Question and observation:

                          1. Why does it say on the brush that it's made out of "Genuine Badger"?!? Is this really desireable? It's weird that I'm using a brush on my face from an animal that would normally rip it off…
                          2. I associate sandalwood with old people. I'm either wrong or I should punch him in the dick.

                          1.  Because the brush you have is made with genuine badger hair,  some brushes have synthetic bristles.  Yes that is desirable.  No it's not weird IMO, it's shaving the old school way and personally I love shaving with a brush, a bowl, puck of shaving soap and a DE razor.

                          2.  I don't associate sandalwood with old people, I personally like the scent.

                          I think that's a cool gift he got you.  Shaving this way is much cheaper in the long run.    I have a beard myself but when I shave my neck I use a brush and DE razor.  The puck of soap I am currently using has lasted me a year and there's still about 25% of it left.  Ive also only.bought one new pack of blades in that year.

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                          • NomadN
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                            A proper wet shave is the only way to go, a badger hair brush will hold the soap better and lasts for ages, I've been using this brush just about everyday for 38 years!

                            Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                            • S
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                              to help commit, I've just cancelled my dollarshaveclub subscription. The clock has started.

                              Was looking for something else and came across this. I've been using a double edge safety razor since around this time. One of the best decisions I've made. @seawolf was totally right - thank you all!

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                              • seawolfS
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                                @Snowy:

                                @Snowy:

                                to help commit, I've just cancelled my dollarshaveclub subscription. The clock has started.

                                Was looking for something else and came across this. I've been using a double edge safety razor since around this time. One of the best decisions I've made. @seawolf was totally right - thank you all!

                                Now that's what I call a follow-up! So glad you joined the club, and we're glad to have you 🙂

                                “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

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                                • gaseousclayG
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                                  @manufc10:

                                  @DougNg:

                                  My stepson got me a shaving kit for Christmas and I finally got around to using it. Question and observation:

                                  1. Why does it say on the brush that it's made out of "Genuine Badger"?!? Is this really desireable? It's weird that I'm using a brush on my face from an animal that would normally rip it off…
                                  2. I associate sandalwood with old people. I'm either wrong or I should punch him in the dick.

                                  1.  Because the brush you have is made with genuine badger hair,  some brushes have synthetic bristles.  Yes that is desirable.  No it's not weird IMO, it's shaving the old school way and personally I love shaving with a brush, a bowl, puck of shaving soap and a DE razor.

                                  2.  I don't associate sandalwood with old people, I personally like the scent.

                                  I think that's a cool gift he got you.  Shaving this way is much cheaper in the long run.    I have a beard myself but when I shave my neck I use a brush and DE razor.  The puck of soap I am currently using has lasted me a year and there's still about 25% of it left.  Ive also only.bought one new pack of blades in that year.

                                  Also, some brushes are made with boar hair, which, by all accounts, don't hold water as well as badger hair.

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

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                                  • seawolfS
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                                    I recently started using a Merkur Futur, and I must say, I'm impressed. For as long as I can remember, it was a $200 razor, so when I saw it on amazon for $50, I pounced on it. It's a really beautiful piece of functional art.

                                    Additionally, I've fallen into a rabbit-hole of Oud out here in the Middle East. Is anyone else into Oud? Specifically the oud oil perfumes? Any favorites?

                                    “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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                                    • tmgT
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                                      @seawolf Tom Ford Tobacco Oud or Oud Wood are worth seeking out

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                                      • seawolfS
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                                        I've heard about the Tom Ford, and I'll check it out, but I'm seeking the real Oud oil. I'm talking about the stuff that you dab on a little drop and it lasts all day.  Here's an artisan that distills his own Oud from Agarwood https://ensaroud.com/category/wood-resin/6 , but there are some commercial varieties available as well that are supposed to be very good as well. Ajmal is on of them http://www.ajmalperfume.com/

                                        “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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                                        • manufc10M
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                                          For the bearded ones I highly recommend the Brio Beardscape trimmer.  I thought there was a beard products thread around here somewhere but can't find it now so I'm posting this here.

                                          https://www.brio4life.com/products/beardscape-beard-and-hair-trimmer

                                          Best beard trimmer I have found.

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                                          • ddtrashD
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                                            Just picked up a pre owned Feather AS-D2.  Owned the first version for a little while but moved it on. Thought I should try the second version. Looking forward to trying it out.

                                            Saponificio Varesino anniversary soap is a current favourite. Proraso pre and post shave cream / balm are still hard to beat.

                                            Speaking of scents I have been using one called French Lover by Frederick Malle. Dodgy name but a great smelling fragrance, I believe it is oil based so lasts a while on the skin?  Prefer it to Aventus which has been another favourite.

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

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