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Douglas Carey · Oct 26, 2019

Edison Carter said: ↑

Out'Cash OCtober

After some small consultation, therapy, and counseling at the skilled hands of our very own @jluc and @clint64 who fearlessly convinced me that I needed a shiny new Supply injector, I reluctantly agreed.

Stirling for Him SS
Simpson Emperor 2 Super Badger
Polished Supply Stainless Steel Single Edge - medium plate
Supply blade (1)
Stirling for Him AS

My only other injector is a Schick I1. It always shaves well and I always wonder why I don't use it more. Loaded with a Chick blade, it is my only point of reference for comparison.

The razor is heavy! I only have one razor in that weight class. I had to adjust from the light I1. The angle is a little different but not hard to find.

The combo produced a good shave, but fell slightly short of what the Schick normally delivered. At this point, I'm thinking blades. I'll run it with a Chick tomorrow.

My guess is that the blade change will be an improvement. Then I will see how it is with the Proline blades.

One of the things that attracted me to the Supply Single Edge was the simplicity to clean.

The Stirling for Him is one of the top scents on the Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks. I always love it.

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Good looking gear and shave Edison.

TommyCarioca · Oct 26, 2019

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Good setup and photo Tommy. Which Timeless razor handle is that?
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Lol. Doug, i had to go look to make sure i didn't have a frankenrazor. It is a 100mm pineapple i believe. Heavy - really enjoy it

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TommyCarioca · Oct 26, 2019

Burak Kucukler said: ↑

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Classic shave....nostalgic!

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clint64 · Oct 26, 2019

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Excellent and setup Amigo.
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Thank you Doug.

Douglas Carey · Oct 26, 2019

TommyCarioca said: ↑

Lol. Doug, i had to go look to make sure i didn't have a frankenrazor. It is a 100mm pineapple i believe. Heavy - really enjoy it

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Good choice Tommy.

TommyCarioca · Oct 26, 2019

Apollo Helix razor [ukrainian]
Salter Vetiver cream
Edwin Jagger synthetic
Perma Sharp ⚁

Federic Malle Vetiver

Shave close boys

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Droo78 · Oct 26, 2019

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fantastic shave and pic.sir..
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Thanks Gary! The Fatboy performed great as always.

Briscoe · Oct 26, 2019

Rasoir Sabre Russian Bear
Vlasta Chubby Boar
Barrister and Mann Latha Limon
Taconic Preshave Oil
Taconic Aftershave Balm

Enjoy your evening gentlemen!

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TestDepth · Oct 26, 2019

Razor: Wade & Butcher faux frameback
Brush: Rubberset 400
Soap: Eleven Sweet Orange
A/S: Fine L’Orange Noir

Enjoy your shave.
Tom

celestino · Oct 26, 2019

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I have no skin in the game, so it's just an honest opinion. Every aspect of the soap is elite level for certain, but as I suggested, there's a point in which one can't make a huge leap forward because limits of perception are fast approaching. Note I did not say limits of conception. For example, when 720p "HD" hit the consumer market, it was beautiful. Then, when 1080p became the norm, 720p became inferior and the difference was perceptible. The same leap, however, did not occur with 4k. Sure 4k looks much better (still perceptible), but not vastly so. This is because we're approaching a resolution in which the human eye can no longer perceive a significant difference, yet consumer 8k is on the horizon, and I'm sure there will be something beyond even that. However, unless one changes the human interface to something other than our native biological eyes, there will be a point in which we will not notice (perceive) the increase in resolution. Yet, the ability (concept) to keep achieving higher resolutions will be attainable, but we, as humans won't have an interest in it at least in terms of image quality.

There is a level of slickness that a soap can achieve that is, to me, perfect, and there are a few artisanal soaps that are very near that. At which point any increased slickness beyond that will be imperceptible to me. The same can be applied to post-shave. Once the products can make my skin feel as soft and hydrated as if there was never hair nor blade there, then anything beyond that becomes unnatural. Then there's a range in which unnatural is actually good. This is what CK-6 does for my skin. It is an unnatural softness, but pleasant nonetheless, and it lasts well into the stubble re-proliferation period. If it were to be pushed beyond that (inconceivable to me), then if would feel odd and thus be undesirable. This is sort of the uncanny valley of shave soaps, if you will.

This is not to say that the artisans should stop experimenting or creating. They're all still left with addressing matters of skin types, hair types, water quality, water temperature, allergens, cost, and so on. But ultimately, when I hear someone say any one product blows all the other elite products out of the water, my hyperbole meter is immediately pegged.
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Thank you, again, for your insights and we are very fortunate to be in a great era for 'traditional' wet shaving.

celestino · Oct 26, 2019

27 October 2019

* Blackbird Brass SB 101
* Wizamet Iridium Super
* WSP 2-Band + Oscar11 Rootbeer Translucent C7
* Mystic Water Bay Rum
* Unrefined Shea Butter
* Bergamot/Vetiver EO

hins2jw0 · Oct 26, 2019

Saturday SOTN

I usually use the Clubman Barber Shave Cream as an adjunct post-shave balm, but it does function well as a slick brushless shave cream. It's use tonight was superb for a rapid shave before bed. 3 quick and comfortable passes and I'm off to sleep smelling great. I hope everyone enjoys some NFL Sunday .

Josh

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Smooth Steve · Oct 26, 2019

10/27/19 Shave of the Day
Face Wash with Wood Box Soap Handcrafted Goat Milk Soap Barber Shop Tobacco and Bay Leaf
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements High Jump 47 Conditioning Shampoo Puck (W/ Yucca Root & Cider Vinegar)
The Holy Black Mfg. Co. Black Magic Shaving Soap
Wolf Whiskers RCE# 47 Custom Fluted DWW-3 25mm Black Wolf 3rd batch Synthetic hybrid/fan knot
Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
Wolfman WR2-DC Mirror Polished SS OC: 1.05mm SB: 1.15 gaps with Solid 96mm WRH3 Mirror Polished SS Handle
Bolzano Superinox Blade - 2nd Shave
Shavex Alum Block
Homemade Lemon and Mandarin Infused Witch Hazel with Alum
The Holy Black Mfg. Co. Black Magic Aftershave Splash
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Galactic Aloe Vera Gel Made with Organic Aloe Vera
The Holy Black Mfg. Co. Black Magic Eau De Parfum
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Sangre De Drago Natural Deodorant - New Sport Strength Formula

ilts · Oct 27, 2019

Good Morning Everyone SOTD 10/27/19

'62 Gillette Slim (set on 6)
Gillette Nacet (7)
Barbasol Pacific Rush
Cold Water Rinse, Witch Hazel
Barbasol Pacific Rush A/S

Have A Great Day!

James Kleinkauf · Oct 27, 2019

Sunday 10.27.19 SOTD
TSE Pre-Shave Oil
RazoRock SLOC.Bulldog Handle / Astra SP (2)
Yaqi Ruby Handle 24mm 2-Band Badger
Barrister and Mann Barrister's Reserve Spice Shaving Soap
Old Spice Cologne Original

BigD · Oct 27, 2019

Yesterday's Shave;

Rockwell Model T

Bic Chrome (1)

Zenith N2

Axe Denim Shave Cream

Q-Shave Scuttle

Gentleman Jon's Alum Block

Original Denim AS

Taconic Excalibur Solid EdC

Old Spice Endurance Deodorant

Today's Spicy Sunday Shave (sorry, no pictures);

Rockwell 6S Jet Black

Dorco ST-301 (4)

Zenith B18

Stirling Spice

Van der Hagen Bowl

Fine Lather Bowl

Gentleman Jon's Alum Block

Old Spice Original AS

Old Spice Original EdC

Old Spice Classic Deodorant

Alpecin Hair Tonic

Dax Short and Neat Pomade

Douglas Carey · Oct 27, 2019

TommyCarioca said: ↑

Apollo Helix razor [ukrainian]
Salter Vetiver cream
Edwin Jagger synthetic
Perma Sharp ⚁

Federic Malle Vetiver

Shave close boys

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Good tools with a great looking lather Tommy.

Douglas Carey · Oct 27, 2019

BigD said: ↑

Yesterday's Shave;

Rockwell Model T

Bic Chrome (1)

Zenith N2

Axe Denim Shave Cream

Q-Shave Scuttle

Gentleman Jon's Alum Block

Original Denim AS

Taconic Excalibur Solid EdC

Old Spice Endurance Deodorant

Today's Spicy Sunday Shave (sorry, no pictures);

Rockwell 6S Jet Black

Dorco ST-301 (4)

Zenith B18

Stirling Spice

Van der Hagen Bowl

Fine Lather Bowl

Gentleman Jon's Alum Block

Old Spice Original AS

Old Spice Original EdC

Old Spice Classic Deodorant

Alpecin Hair Tonic

Dax Short and Neat Pomade

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Good photos with a ton of lather.

Douglas Carey · Oct 27, 2019

James Kleinkauf said: ↑

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Sunday 10.27.19 SOTD
TSE Pre-Shave Oil
RazoRock SLOC.Bulldog Handle / Astra SP (2)
Yaqi Ruby Handle 24mm 2-Band Badger
Barrister and Mann Barrister's Reserve Spice Shaving Soap
Old Spice Cologne Original

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Excellent photograph James

BigD · Oct 27, 2019

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Good photos with a ton of lather.
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Oh, I love it. I love all my passes to be as thick and as slick as possible. I also make enough in case of a needed fourth pass, a face wash, to clean my glasses, and to wash my hands. Shave soap is a magical thing. Why not use it to its fullest potential?