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Do you use pre-shave oil?

Poll closed Dec 30, 2015.
  1. Yes.

    29.9%
  2. I have tried, but don't use it regularly.

    25.4%
  3. No.

    40.3%
  4. What is pre-shave oil?

    1.5%
  5. I am just here for the cookies.

    3.0%
  1. Thank you Mark.
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  2. Christmas Eve

    Thursday, December 24, 2015

    King Cobra with Triad Aristocrat Ti
    Feather Pro Super #3
    Varlet Orion
    Dusy Kabinett
    Alum, Witch Hazel +Menthol, Whipped Shea Butter
    Chilled Floid Blue Aftershave


    My shave today was one of the closest yet from the King Cobra. Loaded with a Feather Pro Super blade, the cobra totally eliminated my stubble. Two passes + clean up = closeness A+ and irritation A. The, made in the USA, Varlet Orion has that full face feel with a ton of backbone. Dusy Kabinett is a luxury soap with a subtle scent. Three hours after shaving my face is still tingling and oh, so smooth. Finished with some very cold Floid Blue. :santa Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to all! Joy to the Den! :happy005:



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  3. :signs154:
  4. :thanks:
  5. I am looking forward to your thoughts on the KC with the Super Pro. Love the Triad handle. It changed the look of the razor.
  6. Improved the look but more important it has better balance now.
  7. Floid came out the same year as Gabels(32)
  8. I've been known to shop on Christmas Eve day
  9. Happy Birthday, Clint!
  10. Happy Birthday Clint-not a bad time for one, I'd say :)
  11. Merry Christmas, Paul! My favorite color is blue. Size XL.
  12. Mark, that's a terrific setup for your Christmas eve shave. Merry Christmas!
  13. And a Merry Christmas to you too, Charlie. Blue is a good Christmas color, and for any day as well. My fit size is still L, but I might try on an XL something just to see how it feels.
  14. Merry Christmas Herm! How many days until we can stop claiming deductions for 2015? The depreciation expense on my razors alone should be enough to zero out my tax bill.
  15. Thank you Charlie! :santa Merry Christmas to you and your family.
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  16. Thank you both.
  17. Been there done that as well. LOL I'm heading to work. We'll see how packed the mall is today. I work right across from it.
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  18. SOTD
    December 24, 2015
    Prep: Hot Shower. Axe Energizing Face Wash Boost
    Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Super Speed 1959 E1
    Blade: Ladas
    Lather: Gingers Garden Vetiver
    Brush: Oscar11 Root beer/Black 28mm Silvertip
    Post: Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
    Aftershave: Gingers Garden OakMoss
    Great shave. I love GG soap and aftershave!! If all's goes to plan I'll be using a new razor tomorrow morning.
    Never let the things you WANT
    Make you forget the things you HAVE!
    Merry Christmas 30DC :santa
    Kerry
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    December Focus Day 24:

    Homemade PS Oil
    Stirling Synthetic Brush
    Stirling Ben Franklin SS
    Ralf Aust 5/8
    Stirling Unscented PSB
    Stirling Ben Franklin AS

    Being Christmas Eve, I went with one of my favorite soaps, Stirling Ben Franklin, and it didn't disappoint. The lather was great, and the scent was better. I managed a decent shave this morning, but not as good as yesterday. I missed a few spots, as I think I let myself get a bit rushed. I also has a little blood on my cheek, and I am still not sure how it happened.

    For tomorrow, I am going to break out a special razor, so I am going to take a day off from straights. Then on Saturday, I am going to switch to a straight my wife and kids got me for Father's day last year.
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  20. :signs154::santa