Quite spectacular.
Thanks Ron.
Quite spectacular.
I received a package from the Italian Barber today with a RazoRock All Titanium Baby Smooth Razor.
Steve
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Yeah, I have been excited to try this one. I like the idea of all Titanium.Jealous
Here is the Chubby I bought after one shave. Very luxurious shave. I'm sorry I did not get this one earlier.
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CH2 is one of those brushes that we all should experience. I have an older model from the Made in England years. I bought it when it was already well broken in. I wouldn't mind getting a new one when this one starts to shed or just gets worn out.Here is the Chubby I bought after one shave. Very luxurious shave. I'm sorry I did not get this one earlier.
I've never tried the CH synth, but I've heard others say what you said: it just isn't the same. Probably a good synth, but just doesn't act and feel like a Chubby. Like I said, I've never used one, just heard this sentiment before.I do have a Chubby 2 synthetic but not the same thing at all....
I wouldn't mind getting some high end soap like SV, MDC, or ABC someday, but only the SV is close to a price that I can handle. So if I don't ever land some I am quite happy with Stirling, WSP, and as of today, Mike's. Other recent acquisitions: Stirling's Executive Man with menthol, Ikon B1 Standard (I already had the Atlas handle), and the awesome Shavemac D01 28mm set in a LoveYourShave handle. That is a seriously dense and firm brush.
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It's funny how your tastes in brushes can change. For years my brushes were 21 mm. Now all my recent purchases have been 23 mm and larger.
Before the Chubby, I bought a few Paladin brushes
An AP Shaving Tuxedo:
And the huge Maggard syn.
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Thanks Ron.All excellent scores. Congrats!
Ha!! My wife doesn't even think I should shave.Thanks, Ron. My wife thinks I have gone overboard with buying brushes!
It's a beauty, Steve. I imagine the added weight is an asset to the Baby Smooth. I have the original and wouldn't mind adding that one.
I tried it out this morning and really liked it. I do not have the Aluminum version, so I can't compare, but the Ti felt very nice on the face. It was smooth with little audio feedback. The razor felt mild, but it shaved my face BBS in 3 passes, and I seemed fairly efficient. I will be using it more to see how accurate these first impressions are.
What I am interested in is the difference between the Baby Smooth versus the new Mamba. The Mamba looks like it will be very nice and a great value as well.
Steve
Thanks, Ron. My wife thinks I have gone overboard with buying brushes!
I had been waiting a long time for the CG Lvl-2 base plates to be finished. The soap smells incredible too. Received the very nice SE from Wholly Kaw and two other soaps that I just love to smell. Great performance too.
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