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Black and white photos are an interesting change of pace occasionally. You would probably need a light background since the gear tends to be dark and disappears into the background.
 

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Black and white photos are an interesting change of pace occasionally. You would probably need a light background since the gear tends to be dark and disappears into the background.
Thank you. Good idea re: a lighter background. :)
 

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365 Shaves in 2022: 203 of 205 = 99.0%
Blackland Brotherhood
Bootlegger's Brigands
High Efficiency Summer 2022
Single Edge Sunday
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Razor: Blackland Razors Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (5)
Brush: Saponificio Varesino, Pewter Crown, Bog Wood Handle (Hand-tied 26mm 2-band High Mountain Manchurian White Badger Knot)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Cyril R Salter Wild Rose
Aftershave: Bootlegger's El Dorado
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray
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Used the same kit from 7/21 again today! This kit provides an exceptionally comfortable and satisfying shaving experience with superb top tier results in all respects! :thumbup:

Superb top tier shave! :cool:
 
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I got your point regarding the Personna Med Preps.

I still have a few things I want to try on the Stirling SS ST plate.

This thing is efficient!!!
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The ST is certainly efficient. The HA can be a bit of a monster. The Personna Med Prep is a marvelous match for both the ST and the HA. The Perma-Sharp, not as good.

Just the opposite with the Ti Blackbird: The Perma-Sharp ROCKS in the Ti Blackbird, the Personna Med Prep is not as good.
 
Question: How do you like the Black & White pics?

I like them David. Slightly darker than your usual coloured pictures, but still a nice artistic way of presenting your shave. So I would suggest to keep up the great work sir!

Guido
 

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20220725
365 Shaves in 2022: 204 of 206 = 99.0%
Blackland Brotherhood
High Efficiency Summer 2022
Knights of the Veg Table
MdC Monday
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Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (4)
Brush: AP Shave Co White (AP Shave Co 26mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Nature
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
Fragrance: G eàu Bronze EdT Spray

The Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird is my Alpha Big Dog Current DE Razor! :thumbup:
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The AP Shave Co White (26mm G5C Fan) is an outstanding brush. Lathers great and feels great! :thumbup:

Martin de Candre Nature is as good as shaving soap gets! :thumbup:
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Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal is the perfect finish to my shave! G eàu Bronze EdT Spray is the perfect complement before leaving the house! :thumbup:

Superb top tier shave! :cool:
 
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20220726
365 Shaves in 2022: 205 of 207 = 99.0%
Blackland Brotherhood
High Efficiency Summer 2022
Knights of the Veg Table
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Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (5 and retired)
Brush: AP Shave Co White (AP Shave Co 26mm G5C Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Musgo Real Classic
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
Fragrance: Belcam Vault EdT Spray

The Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird is my Alpha Big Dog Current DE Razor! :thumbup:
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The AP Shave Co White (26mm G5C Fan) is an outstanding brush. Lathers great and feels great! :thumbup:

Musgo Real Classic is a Top Tier soap that is right up there with the best! :thumbup:
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Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal is the perfect finish to my shave! Belcam Vault EdT Spray is a great complement to apply before leaving the house! :thumbup:

Superb top tier shave! :cool:
 

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20220727
365 Shaves in 2022: 206 of 208 = 99.0%
Blackland Brotherhood
High Efficiency Summer 2022
Knights of the Veg Table
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Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (1)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash Handle (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Geo F. Trumper Eucris
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
Fragrance: Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene EdT Spray

The Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird is my Alpha Big Dog Current DE Razor! :thumbup:
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The Wild West Brushworks Volcanic Ash Handle + TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan is a great brush. Ergonomic and comfortable. Really like how the TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan loads and lathers! :thumbup:

George F. Trumper Eucris tub shaving cream is wonderful! Love the fragrance. Makes an excellent lather that is slick and has great post shave face feel! :thumbup:
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Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal is the perfect finish to my shave! Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene EdT Spray matches The Veg quite well and is a great complement to apply before leaving the house! :thumbup:

Superb top tier shave! :cool:
 
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20220728
365 Shaves in 2022: 207 of 209 = 99.0%
Blackland Brotherhood
Blackland Thursday
High Efficiency Summer 2022
Knights of the Veg Table
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Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (2)
Brush: Prometheus Churning Candy (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Geo. F. Trumper Eucris
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
Fragrance: Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene EdT Spray

The Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird is my Alpha Big Dog DE Razor! :thumbup:
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The Prometheus Churning Candy is a very ergonomic and comfortable brush. Love the TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan! :thumbup:

My second shave using the Geo. F. Trumper Eucris tub shaving cream was as wonderful as the first! :thumbup:
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Going with The Veg as my aftershave this week. Finished with Grey Flannel EdT Spray before going out for the day. Great combination! :thumbup:

Superb shave! Top Tier in all respects! :cool:
 
20220728
365 Shaves in 2022: 207 of 209 = 99.0%
Blackland Brotherhood
Blackland Thursday
High Efficiency Summer 2022
Knights of the Veg Table
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Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird (@Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (2)
Brush: Prometheus Churning Candy (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Geo. F. Trumper Eucris
Aftershave: Pinaud Clubman Lilac Vegetal
Fragrance: Grey Flannel by Geoffrey Beene EdT Spray

The Blackland Razors Ti Blackbird is my Alpha Big Dog DE Razor! :thumbup:
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The Prometheus Churning Candy is a very ergonomic and comfortable brush. Love the TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan! :thumbup:

My second shave using the Geo. F. Trumper Eucris tub shaving cream was as wonderful as the first! :thumbup:
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Going with The Veg as my aftershave this week. Finished with Grey Flannel EdT Spray before going out for the day. Great combination! :thumbup:

Superb shave! Top Tier in all respects! :cool:
Loving that brush!!
 

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20220729
365 Shaves in 2022: 208 of 210 = 99.0%
Bootlegger's Brigands
Clubman Friday
Fatip Friday
High Efficiency July 2022
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Razor: Fatip Mixed Metal Grande 🇮🇹
Blade: Bolzano (4) 🇮🇹
Brush: Omega EVO 🇮🇹
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper 🇺🇸
Lather: Proraso Green Cream 🇮🇹
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze 🇺🇸
Fragrance: Pino Silvestre Original EdT Spray 🇮🇹

The Fatip Mixed Metal Grande is a wonderful razor for Fatip Friday! :thumbup:
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The Omega EVO is a great brush. Outstanding performance! :thumbup:

Proraso Green Cream is a classic and very refreshing on a hot summer day! :thumbup:
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Bootlegger's Green Freeze provides a wonderful finish to any shave - especially when it's 103 degrees outside! Applied Pino Silvestre Original before heading out for Friday Afternoon Cigars. Great combination! Very satisfying! :thumbup:

Excellent Fatip Friday Shave! :cool:
 
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20220730
365 Shaves in 2022: 209 of 211 = 99.1%
Bootlegger's Brigands
High Efficiency July 2022
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Razor: ATT Classic H2 OC (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Personna Med Prep (5 and retired)
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Invasion (TNS 26mm Original BOSS Fan)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Proraso Green Cream
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray
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The ATT Classic H2 OC is a beautiful razor. Highly efficient. Moderately smooth. Moderately nimble & maneuverable. All in all, a very effective razor that is comparable with the ATT Mixed Metal CH1 (a razor that I hold in high esteem). :thumbup:
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Love the looks and feel of the Wild West Brushworks Invasion brush. Excellent performance! :thumbup:

Proraso Green Cream is a classic and very refreshing on a hot summer day! :thumbup:
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Bootlegger's Green Freeze provides a wonderful finish to any shave - especially when it's 100+ degrees outside! Sprayed on Belcam Volatile EdT before heading out. Great combination! Very refreshing! :thumbup:

Superb Shave! :cool:
 

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20220731
365 Shaves in 2022: 210 of 212 = 99.1%
Blackland Brotherhood
Bootlegger's Brigands
High Efficiency Summer 2022
Single Edge Sunday
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Razor: Blackland Razors Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Schick Proline P (6)
Brush: AP Shave Co Elegant Emerald (AP Shave Co 24mm Synbad)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Proraso Green Cream
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray

Going with the Blackland Razors Vector SB, my favorite Alpha Big Dog, for this wonderful Single Edge Sunday. Paired with the Schick Proline P blade, my shave was efficient, smooth and highly effective. The Vector provides an exceptionally comfortable and satisfying shaving experience with exceptional results! :thumbup:
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The AP Shave Co. Elegant Emerald with 24mm Synbad knot performs wonderfully - well above its very reasonable price. Great synthetic brush! :thumbup:

Proraso Green Cream is a classic and very refreshing on a hot summer day! :thumbup:
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Bootlegger's Green Freeze provides a wonderful finish to any shave - especially when it's hot outside! Sprayed on Belcam Volatile EdT before heading out for Sunday Brunch. Great combination! Very refreshing! :thumbup:

Superb top tier shave! :cool:
 

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20220801
365 Shaves in 2022: 211 of 213 = 99.1%
Blackland Brotherhood
Bootlegger's Brigands
High Efficiency Summer 2022
MdC Monday
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Razor: Blackland Razors Vector SB (@Rosseforp GTS 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (6)
Brush: @Rudy Vey Emerald Green AS3M (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Martin de Candre Fougère
Aftershave: Bootlegger's Green Freeze
Fragrance: Belcam Volatile EdT Spray

Staying with the Blackland Razors Vector SB today. As expected, exceptional results! :thumbup:
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Rudy Vey's Emerald Green AS3M is a fantastic brush! Love using it! :thumbup:

MdC Fougère is as good as shaving soap gets! :thumbup:
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Bootlegger's Green Freeze provides a wonderful finish to any shave - especially when it's hot and muggy outside! Sprayed on Belcam Volatile EdT before heading out. Great combination! Very refreshing! :thumbup:

Superb top tier shave! :cool:
 
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365 Shaves in 2022: 120 of 120 = 100%
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Last Shave of Vintage April 2022
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Razor: Swing DE (Sweden) (Timeless Crown TRH8 Polished Titanium Handle)
Blade: Personna Med Prep (2)
Brush: Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: WSP Formula T Tobacco
Aftershave: Clubman Reserve Whiskey Woods
Fragrance: Bourbon by B&BW EdT Spray

Finishing up Vintage April with a fantastic vintage razor, the Swedish Swing DE. The Swing is efficient, smooth, nimble, maneuverable and highly effective. Really cool vintage razor that is a pleasure to use! :thumbup:
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The Rudy Vey 2022 B&B Contributors Brush (Mühle 25mm STF) is awesome! Excellent performance! :thumbup:
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Same soap, aftershave and fragrance as yesterday! :thumbup:

Superb shave! :cool:
I love my Swing. It is indeed as good as you say. In fact: it may be the best DE razor I have, in overall use and performance. I used it yesterday with the original bakelite handle. You don’t like that handle?
 

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I love my Swing. It is indeed as good as you say. In fact: it may be the best DE razor I have, in overall use and performance. I used it yesterday with the original bakelite handle. You don’t like that handle?
I originally purchased the Swing head only - no handle. The Timeless Titanium handles are a wonderful match. The new LHF GTx handles I've been using lately promise to be an even better match.

Recently, I picked up a complete Swing - including the Bakelite handle. I will definitely give the stock handle a try. :)

I do like the Swing DE - a lot. :)
 
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