I have both. They are excellent. Both better in my opinion than the progress (better tolerances and plating). I usually shave at the mildest...
Terrible razor. Dont use it. Let me give you $10 (plus shipping my way) to help mitigate the loss.
The problem i faced with stainless steel razors is that blades if left wet in the razor can a do stain, and that stain is sticky and sticks to...
LPL was a constant disappointment for me and I ended up tossing the whole jar.
I use it about once a week. Love the scent, not thrilled about anything else about it. Would never use it with an aggressive razor, or a straight...
VDH - love it, very much underrated. La Toja. Excellent stuff.
Performance is top-tier in my opinion. I like the scent but I over-used it for a couple of weejs straight and now I can't bring myself to use it....
Yes. Disposable SE blades work great on this model, whicn is a great shaver.
My favorite safety razor lately is a 1912 with an Astra DE blade (i cut the side flaps). http://i.imgur.com/xAuQj4C.jpg...
WD40 has a strong mechanical smell I don't care for. I use Ballistol, it also has a scent, but not as bad and it is non-toxic. Search for...
A straight razor is more forgiving to user error. A mistake that would go unnoticed in a straight razor can mean serious blood with a shavette....
Either whippeddog or the b/s/t forums. You can get an excellent razor for about $50-$60 easily, even less depending on aesthetics.
While I have a few excellent DE razors that shave wonderfully (Tradere SB, Gillette New,Old Type) , I don't recall when was the last time I used...
A few notes: I have a Dovo Best Quality, 5/8 half hollow. The blade is great, the scales are crap. I'd avoid that model and get something better....
+1 A Damaskeene would be nice wouldn't it? Also, a Gem.Jr Lather Catcher
If the seller won't take it back, give him a slap on the wrist with an appropriate rating.
Modern commerce gives us the ability to get the finest products from around the world. 40 years ago, who would have thought of mail-ordering soaps...
I actually know a doctor that while in med school he tried to make such a product (lotion ,hormone based) and he tried it on himself for a while.....
I was thinking along exactly the same lines actually.
Dorco (yikes) Shark (phew) 7 o'clock yellow (ouch) Personna Lab Blue (meh)
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