Terrific shave picture and a better one of Declan, Andrew!

Awesome picture, Mark!

Absolutely fantastic picture.
They grow uo fast.
Nice shave too, like the razor.
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Excellent picture, Blair!

Barbasol?? Great shave Chris
I may have to try it again.
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Never have any of that out here.
Sorry bout your luck but that's city stuff.
good luck
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How is the finish on that razor, Andrew? I have had a couple of anodized razors that can drag a bit. Does this one glide well?

Great read Blair, nice shave.
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Nice shave Mark
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Thanks Clint
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Thanks Gary

Just July 2019

July 24

Razor - Gillette New SC Deluxe
Blade - (2)
Soap - Stirling Satsuma
Brush - Jayaruh #312
Post - Alum

I made a mental note a couple of months ago that my soap cabinet is absolutely stuffed with Stirling products. Along with the other odds and ends I have like Soap Commander, Jeeves, Oleo, Moon and of course enough Arko to last the apocalypse, I figured there was no need to add any more soaps. So when the new tub of Stirling Satsuma arrived today with my order (oh come on, you saw that coming) I decided I might as well give it a try since it's Whatever Wednesday in my world. Besides.....I have a van in the shop again. I need something fun. Satsuma features mandarin orange with some oriental spices and is a really nicely scented soap. And it's Stirling so you know the rest. Not sheep, but that's ok. He also has a Glacial Satsuma available that I debated on, but since I have the Orange Chill (slightly different orange scent and not as heavy menthol a a Glacial) I went with the regular. Happy I did.

I used the JR312 pony wannabe and had a fantastic lather and that great feel from the fake pony. Love that brush more every time I use it. It acts and feels like a horse without the downside of natural horse hair, namely the knotting and tangling problems. Matthew, even though he's a friendly ghost now, wiped out my beard with two easy passes using the Rapira and I did a third just to enjoy the lather more. BBS is the finish, alum is quiet, and I'm all ready to put my feet up and relax for the evening. I'm certainly glad I decided I didn't need any more soaps and ordered the Satsuma. Worth every penny. Now....where in the world can I put it?! I'm out of room!

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fine shave and pic sir..

nice shave sir..

hello fello shaves,,wednesday shave..1934 new deluxe/nacet,simpson commodore /captains choice heavy copper bowl.stirling sharp dressed man lathered beautifully..fantastic 2 combination passes and dfs+,no drama just smooth..whiskers fell off..razorock irish countryside a/s to finish..awesome shave..have a fine thursday gents..

Yes, Sir! I find Barbasol to be perfect for shavettes. It definitely lacks the options and "cool factor" of shave soap, but to say it is inferior is misleading.

Did you find that your open blade experience made you more skilled with your DE?

Thanks Jim!

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Thank you Terry!

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Now that you mention it Jim there was a bit of drag present on both razors. Nothing too bad though

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