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  1. awesome shave and pics Douglas.the shelves look great..
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  2. i only just learned what its meaning was..i had too look it up..
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  3. Thanks, Gary!
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  4. Friday:
    hot shower w/Cremo Reserve Blend body wash
    Handsome Rob Sandalwood PSO
    Gillette TV Special 3 passes
    Vi-John Super Platinum (2)
    Vi-John Classic cream in a warm bowl
    Omega boar
    Thayers Unscented witch hazel
    Paalo Cervantes A/S Lotion

    Trying out my recently acquired Vi-John products.

    The cream is nice but would probably perform better in soft water. The blades are just okay. I got a good shave but these are inexpensive for a reason. They seem to be lacking a bit in the smoothness department.

    On a more positive note, I really like Handsome Rob's PSO and I really like Cremo's body wash.

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  5. :)
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  6. Scentless merci, Gary!
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  7. cool shave and pic John..
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  8. Gillette Tech razor (English/RFB)
    Silver Star blade
    Vie-Long Silver Tip brush
    Proraso Green SS
    Osage Rub/Witch Hazel w/aloe
    Proraso Green A/S

    Well, that was amazing! The English Tech gave an extremely smooth, comfortable and effective shave. I'm dazzled. My face is very very very happy. Now go enjoy your day folks.
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  9. Thanks Gary
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  10. Thank you, Gary!
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  11. fine shave sir..
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  12. friday shave
    38-40 senator
    platinum
    wcs synthetic
    the dead sea
    ck edt
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  13. :happy088:
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  14. Nice Set Up!
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  15. thank you sir..
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  16. DSC_0925.JPG Gillette Slim Twist
    Sputnik (2)
    Omega 10049
    Proraso Green SS
    Svoboda ASB
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  17. awesome shave and pic Daniel..
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  18. Oneblade Core - 1st time using
    Proraso Red/Sandalwood - 1st time using
    Surrey 31014 boar
    AS- Ogallala Bay Rum & Sandalwood
    Pre- Nivea Men's Face Wash w/ hot water
    Post- cold water & Neutrogena alcohol-free toner

    Love the Proraso Red & the scent. I not only felt like I was applying shaving cream, it felt like I was moisturizing my face. Really whips up a thick lather for this DE/soap newbie.

    My first time using the Oneblade after starting my first month of safety razor use with a Merkur 34c and Astra SP.

    Initial thoughts:
    • The razor has a really good feel- nice heft, well balanced, good grip, a quality feel to it
    • On first pass I was initially disappointed with the razor as the shave did not feel close, despite the good slickness of the Proraso
    • Where this blade shines, for me, is on 2nd and 3rd passes - no nicks or irritation, buttery smooth across my face (WTG, XTG, ATG), putting the safety in safety razor
    • I'm a big fan of pivoting heads, and this works really well
    • Con: For me it was difficult to shave in the "nooks & crannies" areas under my nose and above my lip. I like to keep my 2-blade cart Gillette Atra+ on hand for clean up duty
    I think the Oneblade would be an excellent safety razor for younger shavers starting out, and those new to safety razors. Since I'm so new myself I'll continue to use and report back as I gain more experience.

    Finally, the Ogallala Bay Rum & Sandalwood is an excellent complement to the Proraso Red.
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  19. :thanks: Tim.
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  20. Nice photo and setup. I like that Bay Rum.
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