How does an AOS brush compare to say a shavemac or Plisson?
I have an AOS “pure” badger chrome handle. It’s the only brush I’ve ever tried. I love it but it’s all I know. Am I missing out?
Then I will need to try different blades before I get one custom made then. It’s not as simple as I thought. Thanks for the massive input gentlemen.
Great considerations! What do you think about a hollow but a greater width, that way it has the perks of a hollow but also some added weight. Or...
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Thanks for the feedback gents, I use norton 220/1000 and a 4/8 with a lapping stone. And yes maybe my technique is off, but since I honed it...
Hey great tips, thanks a lot! And yes I lapped my stones. I suppose I’ll reset the bevel again with your marker test, and then resharpen it. Could...
So this is my first full shave with a straight- two passes. I bought an old Boker and honed it myself. Mistakes were made for sure. I have pretty...
I melted my soap down into an old AOS cream bowl. It’s not ideal but it’s ok for now. Also I traveled recently and in the place I stayed they had...
Hey friend, I too have a Boker. I bought it recently and the box says NO. 35. Any idea what that means?
Hey thanks guys really great info! That a consideration I forgot to consider is the actual length of the blade. I think my favorite point is...
Hey that’s good feedback, Jim! If it has more weight, wouldn’t it be a more effortless shave? I do like the sound of the hollow though. From what...
So size and grind still unsure about. Since it is custom made I don’t want it to be a “beginners” razor. What ever is the best grinch and...
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