February '16 - 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion Thread

Discussion in 'Shave School' started by Bama Samurai, Jan 31, 2016.

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Which do you seek?

Poll closed Mar 1, 2016.
  1. The Purity of Perfection

    17 vote(s)
    37.0%
  2. The Perfection of Purity

    5 vote(s)
    10.9%
  3. Neither/Other

    6 vote(s)
    13.0%
  4. (cookies)

    18 vote(s)
    39.1%
  1. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    :signs154:
     
  2. TomJ89de

    TomJ89de Well-Known Member

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    What a surprise!
    Upon inspection I'd have to agree with the general consensus about the finish of the fatip picollo. It's not great. However it seems pretty solid and it shaves beautifully. I'm not far off bbs and I didn't push for it given it was my first run. Quite a lot of irritation but that was due to me struggling with angle. I'd say it is somewhere between my 34c and the 1924, which is just what I'm after. This could be my ideal razor, I like the weight and the handle. Now onto the fine L'orange.... Sensational. I had my doubts from the scent description but yet again you guys were right. What a smell, I love it. Unfortunately I had to man up and skip balm so me and my wife could get the true smell, so my irritations are pretty sore but nothing can spoil this evening. Hope everyone has a pleasant evening also.
     
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  3. TomJ89de

    TomJ89de Well-Known Member

    Great pic. I really really want a soft brush, I only have one at the moment and it's slowly getting there. I just ordered an omega so fingers crossed it's a softy
     
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  4. tuxxdk

    tuxxdk International Penguin of Mystery

    Which one did you order? I made a thread some time ago regarding Omega brushes. http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/different-omega-boars.48534/

    It seemed/seems the general consensus is, that the Pro line is soft, whereas the cheaper and smaller lofted like the 10077 is not. I have only experience with the 10077 which is quite stiff and not so soft and then this 20106, which is a Pro 48 in another handle. There's a world in difference. It's like night and day.
     
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  5. TomJ89de

    TomJ89de Well-Known Member

    I ordered the 81230 based entirely on the satin handle to match my futur. I have no clue when it comes to brushes. I did know the 48's are considered the best but I just loved the handle on the 81230. We shall see. I will check your thread now thanks:happy088:
     
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  6. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Razor: Gillette Red Tip C2, 1957
    Blade: Gillette Platinum (5)
    Brush: Fendrihen Silver Tip
    Soap: Route 66 Frozen The Black Pearl
    A/S: Myrsol Blue

    Outstanding shave this afternoon with great products.
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  7. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    That is one beautiful brush. :happy088:
     
  8. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Great shot... :happy096:
     
  9. Norcalnewb

    Norcalnewb Magnanimous Moos

    Today is going to be a No Shave day for me. I have been busy with my wife, as she decided to give me a early Valentine's Day gift:

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    This is Lily Grace, the newest member of our family. Needless to say, it has been a great day, if a bit tiring. Her two older sisters and brother are extremely excited, and mama is doing very well.
     
  10. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    Congratulations to your wife, Lily and yourself. She is beautiful. What a great gift. :happy096:
     
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  11. Robyflexx

    Robyflexx Broke the Like button

    Congratulations @Norcalnewb! Lily is just beautiful and precious! Glad mama is okay! What a Blessing! :love055::love055::love055:
     
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  12. TomJ89de

    TomJ89de Well-Known Member

    Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl hope your wife is doing well.
     
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  13. J.R.

    J.R. Well-Known Member

    Congrats to all!
     
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  14. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    How do you compare St. John's BR to others?
     
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Thank you Doug. A lot of hours went into wet sanding and polishing the handle.
     
  16. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Congratulations. I am glad that Mom and Lily are both doing well.
     
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  17. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Congratulations!! What a beautiful blessing.
     
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  18. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I like it a lot because it doesn't have an overwhelming clove scent. It's a little more subtle than others but lasts a long time. And my wife likes it a lot on me
     
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  19. PLAla

    PLAla Bit Shy of a Full Puck

    Congratulations!!
     
  20. Douglas Carey

    Douglas Carey Wildman

    :)
     

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