April 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Bama Samurai, Mar 31, 2020.

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Is Arko the greatest value in all of shaving?

Poll closed Apr 30, 2020.
  1. Yes

    16 vote(s)
    72.7%
  2. Yes

    6 vote(s)
    27.3%
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  1. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thank you, Patrick.
     
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I will go one better. Is an 800 dollar Max Sprecher straight really going to give a better shave than a 100 dollar + Dovo or a Böker straight? I don't own a Sprecher, but I don't think your going to get that much of better shave to justify the cost. Putting it another way, whether you drive a 4 door Toyota sedan or a Caddy, you are going to arrive at the same destination. I get that ooh factor and craftsmanship, but is the premium on a custom justifiable? It depends on the individual. Hopefully, I might find out one day.
     
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  3. Tommynick

    Tommynick Well-Known Member

    Thanks. It is. A nice change of pace from the DES.


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  4. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Your grandfather??? You make me feel OLD! My father was a Naval Flight Surgeon in that same theater. I’m a classic post WWII baby boomer. Dad was discharged in 46, and I arrived in 47.
     
  5. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    As you and @brit, Gary,know it’s about the sizzle, not the steak! There are some people who’ll settle for nothing less than a Ferrari. I’m perfectly happy with my TR6, and have been for 45 years!
     
  6. Keithmax

    Keithmax Breeds Pet Rocks

    When I posted it was April, not it’s May here.

    Congratulations

    I am both inexpensive and cheap straight razors, as long as the steel is good, geometry is correct and they have a fine edge they shave the same. They do handle and feel different on the skin and in hand but that is not always a function of cost. I like they way the look and to support the modern artisans. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but you can get an epic for not a lot of money.
     
  7. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

    Thanks Keith!
     
  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks for your thoughts Keith.
     
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  9. timabababaluka

    timabababaluka No exceptions. Except.....

    Not that old--my mother and father arrived in 46 as well :)
     
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