Since this thread was resurrected, I'll add that Willie wasn't bleeding from multiple cuts, just the pimple he nicked on his chin. The other to...
If I can learn how to wield a straight razor, anyone can learn it.
MDC and Floid Blue are about the only things that are peaking my interest at the moment.
I'll definitely try it out.
Once you know what your doing a straight shave is faster than a DE. It's just the pre and post razor care that takes eats up the time.
Switched to DE razor in May of 2010 and then to straights in May of 2011 and have used them predominantly since. I'd say about 95% of my shaves...
Razors direct has pretty good prices on trac 2 carts. I've bought from them before and they're reputable.
Friday: Cetaphil Face Bar Williams Mug Soap EJ Best Medium Dovo Natural Witch Hazel Afta Fresh The Veg :happy036:I'm liking the Veg, so one...
Pics work for me.
It's just a Trac 2 razor. A lot of companies used to make shaving sets that were popular around Christmas. It does seem to bent just a little,...
I thought vintage Merkur razors were made of brass like the old gillettes?
Good for you getting a good shave with it your first time out. Keep us posted as you dial in your mix and get more comfy with the right combination.
That place looks awesome, especially the barbecue. Reminds me of the world's biggest truck stop in Iowa.
TSD lanolin soaps. I made a trade with Ryan earlier this year and they were great, performance and scent. Captain's Choice Bay Rum, that I won on...
If you need/want to start out as economical as possible, you need to check out Whipeddog for his starter kit or just the razor.
I've never bought anything off of Ebay either. Too much shady nonsense at that place imo.
Sounds like Cremo, but transparent.
Link?
I've looked on their site before and they sell Pakistani blades if I'm not mistaken and what they're charging for a genuine brand new buffalo horn...
Nice!
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