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Will you be focusing on an Open Comb razor?

  1. Absolutely, I have them all shined up and ready for shaving.

    7 vote(s)
    29.2%

  2. I will mix it up, closed and open comb razors.

    8 vote(s)
    33.3%

  3. I haven't used a comb for many years.

    6 vote(s)
    25.0%

  4. I am a straight razor shaver, you open comb shavers don't know what you're missing.

    5 vote(s)
    20.8%

  5. If I use an open comb razor, will I finally get some cookies?

    12 vote(s)
    50.0%
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  1. palmolive fox
    :thanks:....Do i find the Aloe Vera gel sticky?.I started off using a more expensive brand which was slightly sticky, but using the cheaper version i find it doesn't leave a sticky residue on my mature mug.;)
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  2. palmolive fox
    thanks Clint..have a great Saturday too.

    Regards. Barry.:cool:
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  3. palmolive fox
    :thanks:...You can’t beat a good R41 shave! Absolutely..Now that i've vastly improved with my technique & gained shaving confidence, each shave with my efficient Fräulein is a pleasurable shaving experience.;)
    jtspartan, Hembree, jgreenepa and 5 others like this.
  4. palmolive fox
    Thank you Danny. :cool:
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  5. Hembree
    ;)
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  6. Droo78
    Thank you, Jeff! Fortunately, I rinse the razor frequently, so clogging isn't much of a problem.I hope your weekend is starting well.
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  7. jgreenepa
    CA2ABDB9-B08A-4A45-A121-11A81F4DE5B9.jpeg
    SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 17, 2020

    There’s nothing like waking up to a lovely, sunny morning, and looking forward to a vintage shave with a particular vintage straight razor! This mid 19th century French Point Boker was beautifully restored by Glen Mercurio (@gssixgun) who cleaned up the blade, repaired the chipped edge and finished it on an Escher Thuringian. This morning’s three pass (WTG, ATG, XTG) mug shave definitely belongs in the “WOW” category.

    My dome shave was every bit as good. The two pass (ATG, ATG) noggin shave my early production (1920) Gillette Big Fellow delivered was every bit as good! And this is one of the reasons I love this hobby of ours! A 170 year old straight and a 100 year old safety razor delivered a professional barber-close shave that really can’t be matched by the plastic multi-blade toys currently in vogue. I feel refreshed, clean and velveteen!

    RAZOR: Boker French Point 5/8 (Mug), Gillette Big Fellow Early Production [1920] OT Head (Dome)
    BLADE: Feather
    PREP: Cold water rinse followed by Argan Oil
    BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute w/ 26mm Two Band Badger Ferrule
    SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
    POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys WH. Finished with Osage Rub.
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  8. clint64
    Excellent shave report and photo Jeff. I hope you have a great day.
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  9. Droo78
    True, it is all very interesting. I've given the MWF more than a fair shake - with some days the lather being better than others, although always with significant dissipation. I neither love nor hate MWF and it sits in the category of, "I can make it work, but I'm just not impressed." I'll probably get around to trying one of the SV soaps one day.
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  10. Droo78
    THAT is a cool vintage setup, Gary!
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  11. Droo78
    Thank you, Joe! It is what it is...
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  12. Droo78
    Thank you, Gary! You do the same. :happy088:
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  13. Droo78
    That actually sounds good. :eatdrink020:
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  14. Trigger
    Very nice shave Barry! I haven't used CK Eternity in decades, but I still remember the compliments from the fairer sex when I wore it.
    Hembree, jgreenepa, brit and 5 others like this.
  15. Droo78
    Thanks, Charlie!
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  16. Trigger
    I am having some bacon and eggs this morningm Yum!
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  17. blondblue
    Thank you Joe-I much appreciate you for that(the grace part)-and for understanding my frustration. As I say I just do the best I can with what I have. Good to have you as a friend, Professor :).
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  18. palmolive fox
    To be honest i very rarely use CK Eternity myself, The bottle in my posting was a christmas gift from my siblings at least 3-4 years ago!..It still however has it's ladies man fragrance power.;)
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  19. blondblue
    That was a good Coyly :). Even Larry got physical.
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  20. Trigger
    The old gals still have it! Super Saturday shave Jeff!
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