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Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by crackstar, Apr 10, 2016.

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  1. Recklesstr

    Recklesstr Arkoholic

    Impressive colors and a shiny razor my friend :)
     
    Recklesstr, Apr 15, 2016
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  2. Robyflexx

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    Thank you Can, the Evahs is nearly perfectly finished and a wonderful close shaver. :)
     
    Robyflexx, Apr 15, 2016
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  3. Skinny Rogers

    Skinny Rogers Well-Known Member

    Nice shave Rob!

    How's the 620 breaking in?
     
    Skinny Rogers, Apr 15, 2016
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  4. Skinny Rogers

    Skinny Rogers Well-Known Member

    Weber Triad / Voskhod

    M&F

    Jabonman Mare Nostrum

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    Skinny Rogers, Apr 15, 2016
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  5. Robyflexx

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    Superb, my friend. :)
     
    Robyflexx, Apr 15, 2016
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  6. Robyflexx

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    Thank you Lance, it's wonderful...my go to brush now. :)
     
    Robyflexx, Apr 15, 2016
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  7. billdog2

    billdog2 Well-Known Member

    April 15/2016

    Razor(s): Durham Duplex/Personna blade(1) & Gillette G4 (5)
    Brush: VDH Badger
    Cream; Proraso White
    Pre Shave: Palmer`s Cocoa Butter Moisturizer
    WH: Thayers Lavender
    Bowl: Local Antique Shop
    Newspaper Date: Feb. 3,1944

    Tried the Durham again, this time with a Personna blade, mainly to see if it was sharp enough to shave with. It will pull a lot if you don`t slant a little but it`s going to take a steep learning curve. About half way through, there was some blood letting, a styptic took care of that. Switched over to my "go to" G4, finished 1st pass. Second pass, ATG and as usual, the G4 came through like always. A splash of Thayer`s WH, let dry well, applied Dove. Men+ Care AS. Amazingly i got a pretty good shave, near DFS. Best wishes to all. BTW, the pickled pork went for 31 cents per lb.

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    billdog2, Apr 15, 2016
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  8. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    Bacon Jowls :confused: Where do you find that Palmer's ? id like to try some.
     
    Linuxguile, Apr 15, 2016
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  9. White731

    White731 Well-Known Member

    The jowls are the cheeks of the pig. It is cured just like bacon. You fry it just the same. I guess its a southern thing...dunno. Lots of diners have it on breakfast menus here. Good stuff.
     
    White731, Apr 15, 2016
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  10. celestino

    celestino Friendly Neighborhood Wetshaver

    Thank you. :)
     
    celestino, Apr 15, 2016
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  11. billdog2

    billdog2 Well-Known Member

    Oh, i had bacon jowls as a kid on many occasions( very good, similar to regular bacon). Got the Palmer`s at Walmart. It`s not very costly and is nice and slick. Smooth as well.

    Bill
     
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  12. Number six

    Number six Well-Known Member

    Another beautiful spring day:
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    Shiny Blackbird // Envyshave Alluminati // Mike's Hungarian Lavender     ​
     
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    Number six, Apr 15, 2016
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  13. Marverel

    Marverel Well-Known Member


    Beautiful razor - great to have an heirloom like that. And congratulations on your first straight shave :happy088:
     
    Marverel, Apr 15, 2016
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  14. Marverel

    Marverel Well-Known Member

    Yes, it is one of his tall handles for 24mm knots. The color is called "Amber", but it's more like translucent dark chocolate ;) Looks and feels great, very comfortable to hold - one of my favorite brushes.
     
    Marverel, Apr 15, 2016
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  15. billdog2

    billdog2 Well-Known Member

    You`re right about the jowls, but not exclusive to "the South". I was raised in So. Cal. it was mostly an era thing, rather than geographical. Now, "grits" is a southern dish and delicious with scrambled eggs.

    Bill
     
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  16. billdog2

    billdog2 Well-Known Member

    Good choice!

    Bill
     
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  17. Robyflexx

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  18. Redfisher

    Redfisher Doesn't celebrate National Donut Day

    TGIF! Have a great day everyone!
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    Redfisher, Apr 15, 2016
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  19. billdog2

    billdog2 Well-Known Member

    Shades of what i did this morning with the Durham Duplex(Personna blade) and had to switch mid way through to my G4. Quite an experience. But it is fun to experiment, one really learns from trying new things. Good luck in the future with your straights.

    Bill
     
    billdog2, Apr 15, 2016
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  20. billdog2

    billdog2 Well-Known Member

    It`s supposed to be"Y`all". But i jest, ok?

    Bill
     
    billdog2, Apr 15, 2016
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