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    More Questions... Sorry.

    I use witch hazel after every shave. Have found Thayers Rose or Lavender (I have both) work well as an astringent for me. Some days I apply an...
    Post by: ThePossum, Jan 29, 2012 in forum: Shave School
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    Pros and Cons: Soap vs Cream?

    I use both soaps and creams. Use them interchangeably in my soap/cream rotation. Bowl lather with creams and face lather with soaps. When I...
    Post by: ThePossum, Jan 25, 2012 in forum: Shave School
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    Lathering problems with Tabac?

    I love Tabac. In fact it was my first soap purchase. I used to make the lather in a mug but found I got much better results by shaking the brush...
    Post by: ThePossum, Dec 24, 2011 in forum: Shave Soaps
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    Mismatched Parts?

    Definitely mismatched parts. Your problem is because the top and bottom pieces of your razor do not fit together properly. They are from...
    Post by: ThePossum, Dec 24, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    I pulled the trigger on this Gillette old type...

    That is one way to do it. But many guys like me are okay with some brassing because it adds character to the razor. But like so many things with...
    Post by: ThePossum, Nov 29, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    I pulled the trigger on this Gillette old type...

    I don't really think that these razors were designed to last as long as they have. The silver plating was very thin and will eventually rub off...
    Post by: ThePossum, Nov 27, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Okay, Tabac isn't that bad.

    If you don't like the smell of the Tabac and won't buy it for yourself again why not just buy it for me. I love the smell and also the later....
    Post by: ThePossum, Nov 27, 2011 in forum: Shave Soaps
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    I pulled the trigger on this Gillette old type...

    I agree with James. It is silver and the gold showing through is actually brass. The silver has worn off due to use. I have an Old Type and it...
    Post by: ThePossum, Nov 27, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Three Den Essential Soaps

    The "FAT" Tabac (both puck and stick form) No other particular favorite. Have some artisan soaps from TSD, St Charles Shave and Prairie Creations...
    Post by: ThePossum, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Shave Soaps
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    Your favorite Trumper shave creams ?

    Trumper's Rose is top notch stuff.
    Post by: ThePossum, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Shave Creams
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    Taylor of Old Bond Street

    Also have a tub of T&H 1805 that I use in my cream/soap rotation. Like it very much but find that while it may make a slightly better lather than...
    Post by: ThePossum, Nov 15, 2011 in forum: Shave Creams
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    Recommendations for next SE

    I shave more with an SE that any DE razor. Do like the injectors. As far as another SE goes I prefer the vintage Lathercatcher style SE over the...
    Post by: ThePossum, Nov 1, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Open comb vs closed comb. What do you prefer and why?

    I seem to get a better shave with the OC SEs. But also love the feel of the OC on my face better than the safety bar DEs. Get great shaves with...
    Post by: ThePossum, Nov 1, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors