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    Very nice spicy shave today. Everything came together with no drama.

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Merkur Vision
    Blade: Super Max Platinum
    Brush: Brothers Bristles Silver Surfer
    Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
    Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
    Additional Care:
    PAA Cube
  2. Schick DE razor/ZaZa blade
    Schick M1 Adjustable/Personna blade
    WD Silver Tip brush
    Taconic Eucalyptus Mint SC
    Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
    Taconic Eucalyptus Mint A/S

    This Schick DE is not like a Krona at all. I don't do pictures but it actually looks Russian that I've seen but says Schick on the end caps. It's all plastic with the TTO mechanism near the head. At any rate, it's really mild and needed to finish with the M1. My face says "Meh". Now go enjoy your day folks
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    What a fantastic shave ! The mamba makes shaving so freakin easy it’s rediculous ! I’m BBS SMOOTH


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  4. May 30th SOTD
    GEM Junior
    Jeeves Apothecary SS
    30DC LE
    Alum
    Barrister's Reserve Cool AS
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  5. Randy, Nera opens with Sea Note of mandarin, bergamot, black pepper, and lavender. At its heart are Floral Notes, ending with amber & musk.
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  6. Baili MkII (aka TeckII)/Astra SS. This goes ATG on coarse head stubble as well as any DE I own (as well as my new Karve). A bit mild for my taste but ultimately a great shaver. Buy two.[​IMG]

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  7. Today's shave was with a Frency Faux Frameback. I had a very smooth 2 pass shave, that left me BBS. Zero issues. Very well made, and noisy razor.


    Razor- French Faux Frameback. "Leon Pelleray". A Paris. Camel bone scales.
    Brush- JR#262. Ebony/Birdseye Maple Wood. WD Silvertip Knot.
    Soap- Arko/Avon Spicy scented
    Aftershave- Vintage Avon Spicy


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  8. Thursday's Planned Shave:

    prep-Dial 4 Men Bodywash(Sub Zero Fresh Reaction)in shower
    shave-Gillette Foamy Menthol
    razor-C'est la Sensore Deux de Gillette Plu Pivote Tres Bon DisposeABLEment
    A.S.-Gillette Series Cool Wave
    Splash**

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    I love that it comes in a glass bottle-and how about this, the Francais is right there-"Apres rasage refrachissant"

  9. Thursday SOTD

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    Razor: Supply Provision The Single Edge Jet Black
    Blade: Schick Injector (D5)
    Brush: Shavemac TSR2015 LE 2-band Silvertip
    Bowl: TDG Style Three 5" Maple\Walnut
    Pre-Shave Scrub: Holy Black True Grit - Coffee
    Pre-Shave Oil: AOS Sandalwood
    Shave Soap: Neumann Signature 1907
    Post: Monster Block Alum
    Aftershave: Neumann Signature 1907

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    Pre-shave: 50/50 blend of Grapeseed and Sweet Almond oils
    Razor: Weber DLC
    Blade: Crown Super Stainless
    Brush: Rubberset 400 with PAA Aluminum Switchback Top Cap loaded with AP Shave Co. "Cashmere" 24mm Synthetic
    Soap: La Toja Shave Stick
    Aftershave: T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel followed by RazoRock "Blue Barbershop"

    -- Sammy
  11. YESTERDAYS SHAVE

    Prep: none
    Razor: Gillette Super speed Flair Tip
    Blade: Rapira SS
    Brush: Fine Angel Hair Synthetic
    Soap: Siliski Soaps- Masculine Musk
    Post: Van Yulay Rugged lotion


    Very nice shave yesterday morning. The Siliski Soaps have worked out quite well, scent of Masculine Musk is a bit unique but true to its name. Was able to make it 3 passes without itritation, and the lather on the 3rd pass was much thicker than with other soaps. Finished off my sample of Van Yulay Rugged lotion, that small bottle lasted a long while and served it's porpoise.

    TODAY'S SHAVE
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    Prep: Pre shave soap mix
    Razor: Ming-Shi (4)
    Blade: Gillette Black
    Brush: Yaqi 26mm synthetic
    Soap: Wholly Kaw King Of Oud

    Post: Florida Water (2x iced)


    Amazing shave this morning. Love the scent of King Of Oud, it is not what you may expect from a Oud scent, to my nose it is a sweet oriental type floral. A masterpiece IMO. 1st pass was a little dry, the other 2 passes I flooded the lather with as much water as it could handle. The result was a rediculously slick lather. Finished off with Florida Water that has a crazy amount of menthol crystals added, was bordering on painful but is necessary on a hot day. Hope everyone is doing well and getting optimum shaves!

  12. I haven’t used this Kamisori more than a few times and I’m still learning it. First pass reduction was sub-par, second a little better but with some extended touch ups I ended up with a better than decent shave. :happy088:

    Hot water preparation
    AOS Lavender PSO
    Mike’s Natural Soaps Hungarian Lavender
    Shavemac 2-band Silvertip
    Inoue Tosuke 6/8 Kamisori
    Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel

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    Happy shaving - Karl

  13. What type of grind does your Kami have?? I've trouble when I hone them Asymetrically. They are plenty sharp, but I use only one hand and it doesn't feel right. I now grind all my Kamisori razors, like they have a Symmetrical grind. I don't have shaving issues with them, anymore.
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  14. GEM Contour I & GEM S/S ptfe
    RR Beehive 28mm
    Alvarez Gomez Agua de Colonia Concentrada soap
    Stetson Cool Moisterizing A/S lotion
    Murray & Lanman Agua de Florida Cologne

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    A wonderful 2 pass shave and slight chin buff and good to go. I’m really liking the Contour. Many may say and think it’s mild, but I believe it’s deceptively efficient and super smooth. Plus it’s a push button. How cool is that? Have a great evening and great shaves Gents...;)
  15. It’s a traditional asymmetrical grind. I got it NOS from an expat in Japan. I shaved once keeping the omote on the outside the whole time. Then I learned that quite a few owners of asymmetrical grinds use both sides. No harm, no foul - but it does require an angle adjustment going from one side to the other. :chores016:
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  16. Single Pass Evening Head Shave. Baily Mk2/Astra SS. I added a single shim so the entire length of the blade is supported more fully (this may help but is certainly not necessary) If you have the skill to effectively use a mild razor this is a real eye-opener. [​IMG]

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  17. Thank you!
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  18. SOTD
    May 31, 2018


    Wolfman WR1-OC with Darwin Titanium
    Feather HS
    Paladin Buck Rogers
    MDC Agrumes
    Fine L'Orange Noir
    Terre D'Hermes

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  19. 05/31/18 Shave of the Day
    Face Wash with Daisygirl Soaps - Citrus Spice Goats Milk Soap
    Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Shampoo & Conditioner Puck
    Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements CUBE Mentholated Preshave Soap
    Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Artisan Shave Soap
    Wolf Whiskers RCE# 47 Custom Fluted DWW-3 25mm Black Wolf 3rd batch Synthetic hybrid/fan knot
    Creative Flame Pottery Stoneware Shaving Scuttle
    OneBlade Razor Model 2.0 “Genesis”
    Feather FHS-10 Hi-Stainless Blade - 1st Shave
    RazoRock Alum Block
    Homemade Lime & Rose Witch Hazel
    Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Aftershave & Cologne
    Crown King Mentholated Atomic Age Bay Rum Star Jelly Aftershave
    Crown King Atomic Age Bay Rum Natural Deodorant - Sport Strength

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  20. Bell and Bull Amber and Sandalwood soap, Moon and Stars two band badger brush, Antique Kampfe Brothers/Star razor with a single edge blade, B&M Lavanille aftershave.

    Rough shave due, I suppose, to the odd razor, my technique, or both. I'll need to practice more.

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