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Name your favorite!

  1. Straight razors.

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%
  2. Vintage DE razors.

    21 vote(s)
    48.8%
  3. Modern DE razors.

    19 vote(s)
    44.2%
  4. SE razors.

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%
  5. Pain sticks.

    5 vote(s)
    11.6%
  6. Badger brushes.

    16 vote(s)
    37.2%
  7. Boars

    11 vote(s)
    25.6%
  8. Synthetics

    17 vote(s)
    39.5%
  9. Cookies

    10 vote(s)
    23.3%
  10. Polls that don't take 10 minutes to fill out!!

    13 vote(s)
    30.2%
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  1. Looks like you found another good blade, Patrick!
    You’ve inspired me to build some razor stands sometime.
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  2. tomorrow for us here..snow..
    Linuxguile, Norcalnewb, PLAla and 6 others like this.
  3. muscle memory kicking in..:)
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  4. The razor sounds like a winner. Congrats on the deal, Andrew. A real stunner, too.
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  5. very cool.i am on a honeymoon with my blue box platinums at present..like spoilers but affordable..:)
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  6. Thanks!
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  7. Thank you, Gentlemen. Apologies for the slow response on some of these.
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  8. Thanks, Gary!
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  9. Yes and the wisdom to know to stop the shave and call it quits due to the time factor.
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  10. Thanks Jason! That razor stand was a trial and error piece my girlfriend's father sent me . I was intending on making a brush handle but things went south. I binned it then decided to try to make something out of it since I feel bad about wasting wood.
    The blades were a great deal as I did a best offer on them and got 200 cheap. Was well worth it if they all shave like that 1st one did.
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  11. absolutely..:).
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  12. Great and informative write up. Thanks.
    Wonderful family of razors.
    Happy Birthday wishes to you and yours!
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  14. Thanks, Bill! Much appreciated!
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  15. OK, once again hopelessly behind. Here is my catch up post.

    Monday: The next candidate from the test again bin is Noble Otter. I think it just went in the bin because it was summer, I remember it was a good performer, just a notch below top tier. This shave confirmed my recollection, good performance just a shade below my top tier soaps. This is the second shave with the Enoch, this time I tried to ride the safety bar more and the shave improved. It does have as wide a range of angles for the blade as a Cobra and not as aggressive as the Cobra either. I am on the fence on this razor, I think I still prefer my Cobra Classic, but when in a hurry and want to make sure my rushing does not draw blood it is a good choice.

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    Tuesday: I think I will call February a month of redemption. I am using products that were placed in the not wonderful category but waiting for another chance. Today's redemption opportunity is for this Wade and Butcher, for some reason I get the edge smooth and sharp..... but not as sharp as I like it. It was popping arm hair after it saw some laps on the pasted strop so I was hoping for the best. Unfortunately once again smooth but not super sharp, sharp enough to get a good shave but that is it, just good. I think this will be hitting the BST soon.

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  16. In 20 minutes I’ll be 73! Unbelievable the way time seems to move faster and faster. I have a pregnant granddaughter due in August! Can’t believe it!
  17. Thanks! I showed it to you a few months ago! I think that’s the case.
  18. fine shaves and pics Keith..
  19. please refresh my memory sir..:).if its the same set as mine their is no difference.some folks think the rocket name should be used only on the early ones.i try to stay neutral..;) here is my set..called a rocket.. 1959 (E3 on blade) Presentation Set Rocket Gold England.jpg
  20. I applaud you on your commitment Keith! I am not as patient. Awesome reports!
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