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RFB #44 loaded with a Feather:
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Ron R

I survived a lathey foreman
DE SOTD, Sat, Aug21st 2021

Razor: Gillette slim adjustable, Mfg 1962 H2, great adjustable, sold millions around the world, nice range. Some blade overhang.
Blade: Derby Premium (3), Sharp & smooth with reasonable longevity. Derby better blade of many variants.
Soap: Ach Brito Lavanda, nice mild lavender scent with great lather qualities.
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Timberwolf whiskers, excellent lather generator, cloud like soft tips, nice scrub + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Arch Brito Lavanda(Lavender & woody scent) with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea with HA.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = :a17: Excellent shave with my Gillette slim with a Derby Premium blade.

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Have some great shaves!
 
Razor: Gillette 1937 Sheraton
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Simpson Butterscotch Chubby 2 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Noble Otter Noir et Vanille
Aftershave: Maurer and Wirtz 4711
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
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Ron R

I survived a lathey foreman
DE SOTD, Sat, Aug 28th, 2021

Razor: Gillette New long comb Canadian Variant- Mfg 1930's, excellent mid range, mostly excellent shaves, I like this handle for manipulating the razor.
Blade: Derby Premium(5), Sharp & smooth with good longevity, Derby's better blade IMO.
Soap: Italian barber Amici, nice mild citrus scent, great lather qualities. I enjoy Amici scents.
Brush: Yaqi 22 mm Cola, excellent lather generator, good handle ergonomics, cloud like soft tips, great scrub + great painter.
Pre shave: Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups.
Post shave: Italian barber Amici aftershave :001_wub: with witch hazel + a dollop of Nivea balm with HA.
Results: CCS,DFS,BBs + no irritation + no weepers = :a17: Excellent shave with my Gillette New OC with a Derby Premium blade.

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Have some great shaves!
 
Razor: Gillette Pre-War Fat Handled Tech, Silver
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless
Brush: Simpson Butterscotch Chubby 2 Synthetic
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Noble Otter Noir et Vanille
Aftershave: Shannon's 25th Street Lime splash
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Imperial Leather Talcum Powder
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