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I plan on trying SC at some point. I'll let you guys know how it comes out for sure when I do it. It will be a little while though. I'm only on the witch hazel for this month.
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I plan on trying SC at some point. I'll let you guys know how it comes out for sure when I do it. It will be a little while though. I'm only on the witch hazel for this month.
Picked up an orphan from Rudy Vey with a Maggards Synthetic in it. Should help me in my quest to eliminate allergens. This will be my second synth.
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Simple and sharp. I'm a huge fan of synthetics.
Thanks, Ralph. Do you own a few? If so, do you find any difference in how they splay?
I think this model was crafted after the Ever Ready C40. At least that's what I see. It looks very comfortable, cant wait to get it. Got a great deal on it. Rudy had someone back out on it.
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I have way too many brushes (as most of us probably do). I have never had good luck with badger so I gave all my badgers to a friend. I have a pen full of boar still but they all just sit on a shelf. I have synthetics from Razorock, H.I.S., Stirling, Muhle, and my current favorite... Elite. I have settled on the Plisson style brushes. It is probably important that I use a scuttle (even when I travel) so I mostly paint the later on my face. I do a counter clockwise rotation to lay the foundation on my face before I start the painting application. I do have some other synth knots but the Plisson style have turned into my favorites. (I hope that's what you were asking 
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I guess my issue is that on my tuxedo knot, it feels bouncy in the center, like I'm poking myself with a hard string of spaghetti! Haha. I kid, I kid. It's not that bad. I guess I'll just wait and see how this one arrives. It could be I'm just too ham fisted when I lather.I have way too many brushes (as most of us probably do). I have never had good luck with badger so I gave all my badgers to a friend. I have a pen full of boar still but they all just sit on a shelf. I have synthetics from Razorock, H.I.S., Stirling, Muhle, and my current favorite... Elite. I have settled on the Plisson style brushes. It is probably important that I use a scuttle (even when I travel) so I mostly paint the later on my face. I do a counter clockwise rotation to lay the foundation on my face before I start the painting application. I do have some other synth knots but the Plisson style have turned into my favorites. (I hope that's what you were asking
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I used to have that issue until I tried the Stirling brush. Then I went to Muhle (too expensive and not really needed). Then I decided to have a brush custom made from Elite and had him use one of his Plisson Style knots. For the time being, that's my go to brush.
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Picked up an orphan from Rudy Vey with a Maggards Synthetic in it. Should help me in my quest to eliminate allergens. This will be my second synth.
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Very nice.
I've been using an Omega boar that's always loaded now. I have to admit, I don't hate synthetics but I do prefer boar or badger.
I've been forgetting the thread, I'm in such a routine now. Same soap and brush every day with witch hazel.
But my face is doing pretty good. I keep telling myself it's time to try out a few new soaps or a light aftershave but I can't bring myself to it yet. LOL
How's everything with you guys ?
I was just thinking about this group this morning. I have to admit, I have been kind of busy on another thread lately, here. This really has been my focus for the last few weeks. I can't wait to get started. As for soaps and such, I fall into the same pattern as Ribeye. Hope fully someone will come up with something new to suggest. I've just gotten to soap, alum, and a balm. I'm so boring 
I think that's our problem. Unscented is boring. I'm thinking of getting an offering from Stirling soon. I love Mike's Natural but it may be too much for summer in the aspect of clogging my pores.
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Unscented may be boring but I certainly am not
If you haven't tried Soap Commander's Integrity, you might want to think about it. I love the Stirling Unscented w/ Beeswax, but I reach for the Soap Commander more often.
Thanks, Ralph. Will consider it.Unscented may be boring but I certainly am not
If you haven't tried Soap Commander's Integrity, you might want to think about it. I love the Stirling Unscented w/ Beeswax, but I reach for the Soap Commander more often.
I don't get any type of reactions or allergies so I still use scented soaps once in a while usually just the ones with a few essential oils but for the most part I use the unscented with Eucerin or a CeraVe as my aftershave. The ones I've been using recently are:
Noble Otter Bare
Oleo Soapworks Canaan
Stirling Naked & Smooth along with the Sheep
Wickham and The Chiseled Face Pine Tar (not quite unscented but not a fragrance either)
It was a little odd at first using a moisturizer in place of a nice splash but a cold water rinse and some cream on the wet skin seems to work well for me at least. I have actually had people I know casually comment that my skin looked good and even the dermatologist made a comment during a follow up appointment on Monday. I didn't know Catie's Bubbles came unscented as I've never seen it here. There not talked about much anymore some may give it a slight fault for it's water band but I don't think there shouldn't be much issue with the slickness as it's still one of the best.
Noble Otter Bare
Oleo Soapworks Canaan
Stirling Naked & Smooth along with the Sheep
Wickham and The Chiseled Face Pine Tar (not quite unscented but not a fragrance either)
It was a little odd at first using a moisturizer in place of a nice splash but a cold water rinse and some cream on the wet skin seems to work well for me at least. I have actually had people I know casually comment that my skin looked good and even the dermatologist made a comment during a follow up appointment on Monday. I didn't know Catie's Bubbles came unscented as I've never seen it here. There not talked about much anymore some may give it a slight fault for it's water band but I don't think there shouldn't be much issue with the slickness as it's still one of the best.
For those of you who are interested...I have discovered a great unscented ASB. Henri et Victoria. Absolutely no scent...and great post-shave feel. Absorbs well. not greasy.
Thanks for the list. Its nice to see these options. I use Cera Ve daily and it works great.
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Well, I went to the allergist today. Contact dermatitis. Just have to stay away from what bothers me. He said theres no real test that could help me. He said I may have reoccurrences forever or they may go away on their own. I don't have a true allergy, which is good. I just gotta live with it! So yeah! [emoji1787]
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KeenDogg is there any chance that the Chiseled Face Pine could help sooth something like that?
Yeah, maybe. Thanks for the suggestion. I tried the Nivea sensitive cream Friday. Lit me up! I had to take Benydryl. It's weird, U can use the same balm just fine. I think it's time to read their labels and compare.
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Alright fellas, I need some help finding a soap for travel. I reached out to Soap Commander and they won't be doing any travel sized stuff so I need to find an unscented soap to travel with. I need to find a 3 oz size container of soap. This has nothing to do with TSA regs since solids are not restricted. It is all about size and room in my Dopp kit/suitcase. All of Soap Commanders limited edition soaps come in a 3 oz plastic tin and that is a perfect compromise size for travel but they all have fragrances. Stirling soaps are all in 5.8 oz tins and I find them to be too big. Has anyone run across anything? I guess next on my agenda to figure out how to do, is making a shave soap. I have way too many hobbies!
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