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Yehuda D · May 9, 2021

Sunday morning:

Happy Mother’s Day to all you beautiful Moms out there!

Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Wash
Yaqi 30mm Barber Pole
Super Speed/Schick day 7
Bundubeard On The Berg SS
Nip Man ASB
Bleu de Chanel Deodorant Stick
Bleu de Chanel AS Splash
Bleu de Chanel EdP

How can I neglect Jaco’s wonderful soaps? The On The Berg smells so beautiful, it lathers like a bomb, and it’s so gentle on my skin - wow, does it ever feel great. The Nip Man balm from the UK has such a nice minty scent, it’s very moisturizing as well as cooling, and the Bleu de Chanel is a magnificent fragrance - it’s my number one favourite. An extra close, smooth shave for Mother’s Day!

Have a lovely Sunday - be safe and healthy!

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AlfredoT · May 9, 2021

jluc said: ↑

Thank you, Sergio.
To me it's a beautiful fresh natural orange scent. My nose really doesn't pick up the smoke that's in the scent description.

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Oh!
I was vert intrigued by the idea of a smoky orange...
But... no smoke!

(Did you light it? )

120inna55 · May 9, 2021

AlfredoT said: ↑

Oh!
I was vert intrigued by the idea of a smoky orange...
But... no smoke!

(Did you light it? )
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I know you weren't asking me, but I'm chiming in anyway. I have the Nordost set, and while I don't notice the smoke either, it is different than straight orange. Instead, it's orange that's warm. Someone has described it as "orange that's been exposed to flame", and I think that's a pretty good description.

jluc · May 9, 2021

AlfredoT said: ↑

Oh!
I was vert intrigued by the idea of a smoky orange...
But... no smoke!

(Did you light it? )
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It could just be me. Others have described it as smelling like grilled orange slices.

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AlfredoT · May 9, 2021

120inna55 said: ↑

I know you weren't asking me, but I'm chiming in anyway. I have the Nordost set, and while I don't notice the smoke either, it is different than straight orange. Instead, it's orange that's warm. Someone has described it as "orange that's been exposed to flame", and I think that's a pretty good description.
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Who cares, Matt?
As far as sensations are involved, many different opinions are possible...

I do not know what an orange exposed to flame might smell like, but I remember, when I was a child, my parents used to put orange and tangerine peels on the heaters, at Christmas.
And that smell was good!

Thank you!

AlfredoT · May 9, 2021

jluc said: ↑

It could just be me. Others have described it as smelling like grilled orange slices.

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Now I'm getting hungry!

awk-m4 · May 9, 2021

Tim Spencer said: ↑

They restored the best remaining pieces of two antique 1907-1913 era (over a century ago) ABC Empire razor sets and made them into a single set for me. It is my prize razor.

To say I'm pleased is an understatement.

Here is the original condition of that razor set:

And the purple felt inside the original was ratty, tattered and mildew-mold'ed. They replaced the original purple felt and I didn't think they would agree to attempt it as they are just razor restoration specialists, not fabric specialists.

I originally ordered two different sets, one from Argentina and one from New York. Those two sets became "one" with the best of the remaining pieces as you saw in the original condition pictures. The entire adventure cost me a little over $650 to have a fully functioning antique Gillette American Button Company Empire Razor. No expense was spared. Razor Emporium accomplished way more than I imagined was possible. It took me well over a year to even find sets on Ebay with enough intact pieces to even make a set. That's how rare these are. In my opinion, this is worth way more than $650. I would have paid over $1,000 for a restored antique this pristine to use in my den.

Brings a tear to my eye that a razor from so long ago can be made young again as if time never passed.
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Just wow!!!!

clint64 · May 9, 2021

May 9, 2021
Brass General
Feather Pro
Shavemac Synthetic
Santa Maria Novella Cream de Barba
Santa Maria Novella Tabacco Toscano

blondblue · May 9, 2021

Smooth Steve said: ↑

Paul, I have to ask, what is cactus nation and south & north porcupine?
Steve
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Cactus Nation is my pen name for the neck. North Porcupine Alley is the area directly below the nose&over the upper lip. South Porcupine Alley is below the lower lip but above the jawline.

Primotenore · May 9, 2021

Sunday, May 9

Antica Barbieria Colla~~Simpson "The Duke"~~Barbasol FH/Gillette Platinum~~TdH Parfum/Gucci Guilty Absolute
Have a great day!

jluc · May 9, 2021

May 9th
Razor: Timeless Bronze SB
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (3)
Brush: Simpson CH2 synthetic
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: B&M Leviathan
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
B&M Unscented Balm
AS: B&M Leviathan

Good morning!

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awk-m4 · May 9, 2021

Captain's Choice travels continue taking us to...
Day one of the Captain's Three day voyage: Venture
Brush: Parker Synth Brush
Bowl: Shave Nation
Lather: Captain's Choice Venture Soap
Razor: Gillette 1959 E4
Blade: Gillette Permasharp Stainless (1)
Post: Shavex Alum Block
Post: Thayers Witch Hazel
Balm: Captain's Choice Venture

Excellent lather and slickness along with nice fresh scent! Another winner!!

jmudrick · May 9, 2021

I find the handling of the brass Gibbs awkward for my head shave but ultimate performance with the Feather blade (1) is pretty pretty good.

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Ron R · May 9, 2021

Tim Spencer said: ↑

They restored the best remaining pieces of two antique 1907-1913 era (over a century ago) ABC Empire razor sets and made them into a single set for me. It is my prize razor.

To say I'm pleased is an understatement.

Here is the original condition of that razor set:

And the purple felt inside the original was ratty, tattered and mildew-mold'ed. They replaced the original purple felt and I didn't think they would agree to attempt it as they are just razor restoration specialists, not fabric specialists.

I originally ordered two different sets, one from Argentina and one from New York. Those two sets became "one" with the best of the remaining pieces as you saw in the original condition pictures. The entire adventure cost me a little over $650 to have a fully functioning antique Gillette American Button Company Empire Razor. No expense was spared. Razor Emporium accomplished way more than I imagined was possible. It took me well over a year to even find sets on Ebay with enough intact pieces to even make a set. That's how rare these are. In my opinion, this is worth way more than $650. I would have paid over $1,000 for a restored antique this pristine to use in my den.

Brings a tear to my eye that a razor from so long ago can be made young again as if time never passed.
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Very very nice renewed razor set, I'm not sure if you mentioned the coating used. Try finding one in that great condition is almost impossible IMO. Enjoy it is all that matters and Razor-emporium did a spectacular job IMO.

Ron R · May 9, 2021

Sunday injector shave, May 9th 2021

Razor: Pal injecto-matic injector-MFG 1950's, milder mid range, Very well designed IMO, they spent over 1 million dollars to tool up to develop this razor in the 1950's so how many millions today?
Blade: Personna SS PTFE (10) excellent blade, Very sharp, great longevity and smooths out nicely.
Soap: Razorock The Dead Sea, I enjoy the scent and excellent lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi Rainbow 26 mm brown whiskers, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice scrub + great lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash my whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of Clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Results: CCS,DFS,bBS + no irritation + no weepers = excellent shave with my Pal injecto-matic with a Personna injector blade.

Have some great shaves! Stay & think safe in these times!

Burak Kucukler · May 9, 2021

GaRtBnX

Tdmsu · May 9, 2021

Solid shave today.

Razor: Merkur Futur
Blade: Voskhod
Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
Pre-Shave: Scotch Porter Face Wash
Lather: Dr. Jon's Sunday Funday Sakura Musk
Aftershave: Dr. Jon's Sakura Musk

Karl G · May 9, 2021

Super sweet shave from the Filly 13 Novodur Fresh off of the stones of @gssixgun with that rare combination of effortless smoothness and efficiency

Hot water preparation
Argan Oil PSO
Shavemac 2-Band Silvertip Badger
Castle Forbes 1445 Shaving Cream
Filarmonica 13 Novodur 6/8
Old Spice After Shave

Happy shaving - Karl

Smooth Steve · May 9, 2021

AlfredoT said: ↑

2021-05-09, domenica

Apart from the fact that I can't access my Italian forum, today is a pleasant day: not too much sun, not too much heat and a priceless silence!
A perfect day for cologne fragrances and this cream smells just like the EDT, lathers up fantastically and is very lubricant.

I'm smooth and happy.

Sapone PS: Sapone di Marsiglia
Sapone: Truefitt & Hill, No 10
Pennello: Simpson's, Commodore X3, BB
Rasoio: Gillette, Rocket HD
Lametta: Gillette, 7 O’Clock, Super Stainless
AS 1: MilMil, Figaro Gel
AS 2: MilMil, BeMan, Balsamo Polivalente
EdT: Farmacia Vaticana, Acqua di Colonia
ST: Avalon Jazz Band, Paris
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Very nice Sergio. Great picture.

Smooth Steve · May 9, 2021

Paul Turner said: ↑

Cactus Nation is my pen name for the neck. North Porcupine Alley is the area directly below the nose&over the upper lip. South Porcupine Alley is below the lower lip but above the jawline.
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Now I get it.