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  1. The Madscraper
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    Why do I generally get better shaves when I let my beard grow out longer?

    I recently forgot my shave kit at a motel while working on the road and had to shave with a three blade disposable and a can of barbasol. I am...
    Post by: The Madscraper, May 19, 2016 in forum: Straight Razors
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    Mühle R41, so good it deserves its own thread!

    I recently picked up an R41 with a Weber Bulldog Wave handle on E-Bay. I love the weight and balance and I don't mind the aggressiveness but the...
    Post by: The Madscraper, Jun 9, 2015 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Merker 180

    I use a Merkur 180 Long handle for my travel razor but it is not aggressive enough. I have heard that you can shim them to make them more so. Any...
    Thread by: The Madscraper, Jul 2, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Safety Razors
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    first brush build

    I just replaced my Tweezermans brush because it is shedding like a dog in summertime. Purchased a Silvertip Premium knot (22mm) and a Horn handle...
    Post by: The Madscraper, Jul 1, 2013 in forum: The Brush
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    Pilot "Magnum" DE Razor

    I often use Ray's of Colorado Bay Rum soap but I might give this a try. It looks like a good deal.
    Post by: The Madscraper, May 15, 2013 in forum: Safety Razors
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    What razor did you start out with?

    The Merkur 180 was My first DE also. It rides in my travel bag for work. Not quite as close a shave as with my Progress though.
    Post by: The Madscraper, Apr 27, 2013 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Arko, I bit the bullet.

    I just placed the same order.
    Post by: The Madscraper, Mar 15, 2013 in forum: Shave Soaps
  8. The Madscraper
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    where's everyone living

    Pulaski, NY
    Post by: The Madscraper, Jan 24, 2013 in forum: The Chatterbox
  9. The Madscraper
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    Melting non glycerin based Shaving Soap

    Last night I tried to melt the remains of a Williams puck with a bar of pure glycerin soap. After much heating stirring and reheating in the...
    Post by: The Madscraper, Dec 10, 2012 in forum: Shave Soaps
  10. The Madscraper
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    What's your current "go-to" razor?

    My go to is a Merkur Progress and my first DE was a Merkur 180 that is now my travel razor as it just does not shave as close.
    Post by: The Madscraper, Dec 2, 2012 in forum: Safety Razors
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    cheap but good

    I use a plastic salsa bowl from the dollar store. It has a textured finish and whips up a really good lather.
    Post by: The Madscraper, Nov 23, 2012 in forum: The Brush
  12. The Madscraper
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    cheap but good

    Yes, I was working in Egypt a few years ago.
    Post by: The Madscraper, Nov 19, 2012 in forum: The Brush
  13. The Madscraper
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    cheap but good

    Anyone have an opinion of Tweezermans?
    Post by: The Madscraper, Nov 19, 2012 in forum: The Brush
  14. The Madscraper
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    Which soap did you use today?

    William's mug soap.
    Post by: The Madscraper, Nov 1, 2012 in forum: Shave Soaps
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    Which soap did you use today?

    Best soap yet, for me, has been Ray's of Colorado Bay Rum.
    Post by: The Madscraper, Oct 30, 2012 in forum: Shave Soaps
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    Which soap did you use today?

    Ogallala Bay Rum.
    Post by: The Madscraper, Oct 20, 2012 in forum: Shave Soaps
  17. The Madscraper
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    Greetings

    I chose my user name out of a bit of Irony. I am a Machine Tool Rebuilder / Scraper. The Madscraper is the name on my business cards and website....
    Post by: The Madscraper, Aug 11, 2012 in forum: Welcome Center
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    Greetings

    Thank you all for the warm welcome! It is refreshing to have a place to come and read some Civil and Friendly discussions where no one takes...
    Post by: The Madscraper, Aug 11, 2012 in forum: Welcome Center
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    Ogallala Bay Rum shaving soap review

    I have been thinking about trying a puck of this since I Love the scent od Bay Rum. My first soap was a puck of Col Conk's which wasn't bad but...
    Post by: The Madscraper, Jul 23, 2012 in forum: Shave Soaps
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    Dorco Blades

    As Dave Hester would say; YUUUUUUPP!
    Post by: The Madscraper, Jul 23, 2012 in forum: Safety Razors
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