Nice. I have one of those as well, but yours is in much better condition. I don't shave with it often enough, though. I need to rotate it in more...
hello, and welcome to the den!
I've found only one decent razor here in Vancouver. The antique shops have very little (and I have scoured them). I got my Aristocrat at Camas...
yes; knot and handle are from Golden Nib. I went with the 20mm, since I face lather and it seemed a more controllable size. The extra stuffed knot...
all finished So I used the 21mm handle #4 and the extra stuffed Finest knot in 20mm. I think it turned out well, and it is easily the best brush...
welcome aboard!
Welcome! welcome aboard! I'm new here myself, but can guarantee you'll find lots of good info and encouragement.
flip side haha; I take the opposite view: Love my Derby Extras, but can't seem to get along with the Astras. I'll be loading an Astra tomorrow...
I need to revisit the Astra SP. I remember not loving it early on, but I have come around to some other blades I didn't like now that my technique...
There's not much to add here other than "uhhh, yeah; what he said." This board is a wealth of helpfulness and encouragement. Good luck and...
stick it out I agree with the comments on sticking with a comfortable blade while working out technique. This helped me get sorted a lot faster...
Have you mapped your face? I know I was struggling with my jaw until I really nailed the grain. my shaves got smoother and I was getting better...
Well, the brush exfoliates, then you scrape away a little skin with the blade, so there is some merit to that. In my experience the big difference...
intertoobz I said this on another board and still think it's possible that online sales could be the (only) viable way to see AOS in a Wal-Mart...
wet shaving Body shop tub cream (oh how I miss it) Body Shop synthetic brush (that...I don't miss so much) Schick Xtreme 3, then quattro (not...
aww, shucks Thanks for the warm welcome guys (and ladies)! I've learned tons in my lurking and look forward to contributing.
OK, so I've ordered the knot (20mm finest extra hair, natch) and two handles, the 21mm #4 in horn and the 23mm #4 in horn. I figure I can sort out...
what can I say? I'm a dive right in kinda guy! The adhesive overflow is a concern, but in overthinking it I came up with a plan. I can use a...
Awesome! thanks for the quick reply.
I am looking to put together a brush and couldn't find a clear answer to my one remaining question by searching: I want to set the loft low...
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