Focus R48 EVO razor/snapped Perma-Sharp half blade (Russia)/Proraso White cream/Edwin Jagger 25mm SilverFibre2 brush. Eric
I think there may be two versions of the r48 Evo. The first version being deemed too aggressive so Focus modified it in 2022. It's aggressiveness...
I am looking for a short handle Merkur Progress from the older molds which I believe pre-date 2016 unless there was some new old stock floating...
I believe the good PermaSharps are made in Russia. They may not be any cheaper. There are some PermaSharps made in Turkey but I have heard they...
I am looking for a lightly used (or new) Leaf Razor. If anyone has one collecting dust, please let me know. eric
I have the Vikings Blade Chieftain 5BC edition. It's well made and a good shaver. The 5 BC version is heavier than the chrome model. The doors...
I thought the 6C was a great shaver, but ugly. I ended up selling it. I personally don't find the Model T to be ugly, maybe just homely. IMO...
Thanks for a great and thorough comparison. The main thing I am concerned with is the weight of the Augustus. It's 24 grams heavier than the...
Thanks for the excellent review and comments. I believe someone on another forum (I think it was another forum) asked you how shaves on the...
My first brush was a Crabtree & Evelyn Best Badger made by Edwin Jagger. I still have it and use it mostly while traveling. This thread inspired...
I have gone through a lot of DE razors, mostly vintage Gillettes but also some Merkurs and a couple of Hoffritz ones. I also have quite a few SE...
SOLD FS: Santal Auster Post Shave Salve. Two 2 ounce jars of Chatillon Lux Santal Auster Post Shave salve. $30 for both plus $5.00 shipping...
They are probably charging shipping at their cost. About two years ago, the US Postal Service significantly increased their international...
Very good news. The reduction in the safety guard should make shaving under the nose much easier. I like that the handle/guard may be purchased...
Take a look at the Lord LP1822L also known as The Lord L6. It is all metal, and inexpensive. It is not too aggressive. I think it is an...
I have 3 Omega boar brushes and none of them shed. I would say it is a bad brush. eric.
Last I heard, gold is $1,600 USD per ounce. Ouch. eric.
Sounds like you need to use a silicone or plumbers grease to lube it. I would recommend you disassemble it and lube it. To Disassemble, open...
The cardstock blades are made in Russia, and the plastic cased ones are made in Turkey. Most think the Russian cardstock blades are much better....
As previously mentioned, the biggest difference is the weight of the two razors with the 38C being much heavier. The 38C will be much more...
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