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    If you had to 3-5 soap Den

    1. Mike’s Barbershop 2. Mike’s Lime 3. Musgo Real Classic shave cream 4. Tabac 5. Mike’s Bergamot, Orange Ylang-Ylang
    Post by: octoserge, Apr 22, 2021 in forum: Shave Soaps
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    What’s a good, soothing shave balm

    Proraso White, Nivea and SMN Emulsione if you don’t mind springing a few extra quid.
    Post by: octoserge, Mar 11, 2021 in forum: Preshave and Aftershave
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    Straight Razor under nose?

    My current technique: 1st pass - North to south WTG, with the lightest initial touch possible, rolling the blade once it makes initial contact as...
    Post by: octoserge, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Shave School
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    Ashes and sack cloth

    Welcome, come in! Shake off the ashes, put on this clean shirt and rest your bones by the fire. Your slate is clean here.
    Post by: octoserge, Jan 22, 2021 in forum: Welcome Center
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    School me on "agressive" DE safety razors

    The Red Tip fir me was the best shaving Gillette, aside from a 45/46 Aristocrat. The Red Tip is efficient and smooth for a vintage tto.
    Post by: octoserge, Dec 17, 2020 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Help Me Stop Butchering My Face

    ^ this. And shave only after you shower. And don’t give up. It took several weeks of uncomfortable shaves with DE razors before my skin got used...
    Post by: octoserge, Jun 29, 2020 in forum: Safety Razors
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    What unattainable shaving item do you wish you could find?

    For me it’d be a Swing Sweden DE safety razor or a vintage Matador DE. Been looking for both of these for a while now...
    Post by: octoserge, Apr 22, 2020 in forum: General Shaving Talk
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    many to choose from

    Part of the fun in this journey is exploring, and finding those opinions you tend to agree with as you yourself evolve in this great hobby.
    Post by: octoserge, Jan 26, 2020 in forum: General Shaving Talk
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    Smoothest Most Comfortable DE and Blade combination?

    Timeless .95 SB w/ Gillette Spoiler.
    Post by: octoserge, Nov 7, 2019 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Best Safety Razor/Blade Combo For Beginners

    What type of facial hair stubble do you have - e.g. very thick/dense stubble (like mine), thin/whispy hair that takes a while to grow), other...?...
    Post by: octoserge, May 31, 2019 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Recommendations: First "Premium" DE Razor Purchase

    I’ll keep it simple: The Timeless .95 SB ended MY search for the perfect DE razor. Your option of a scalloped head would be excellent as well....
    Post by: octoserge, Dec 23, 2018 in forum: Safety Razors
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    looking for light aftershave Balm for the summer

    Nivea Sensitive. And remember, a little goes a long way, so use just about a dime size drop or less.
    Post by: octoserge, Aug 11, 2018 in forum: Preshave and Aftershave
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    Art of Shaving

    Kiss My Face makes perhaps the best shave cream I’ve experienced - with brush or brushless if you’re in a hurry.
    Post by: octoserge, Jun 5, 2018 in forum: General Shaving Talk
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    No Poo!

    I’m gonna give this a try. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Post by: octoserge, May 9, 2018 in forum: Skincare
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    *DONE* PIF SE Hawk

    I’m in!!! Wow, great PIF, very generous of you!
    Post by: octoserge, Apr 9, 2018 in forum: Freebies