* Old (my father's) Gillette Butterfly Razor (2) with Feather Blades.
The soap and creams, I use
* Caslte Forbes, Lavender
* Trumper, Lime (will re-buy)
* Barrister and Mann, Reserve Lavender
* Wool Fat (will re-buy) (also use it to soften my beard)
* Harris, Lavender
All of the above are nice and effective, but I will likely shrink to 3, but will not add more until I need to replace one.
And for brushes,
* Vulfix Original - seen years of use.
* Thater 4125/5 - very large - only negative is that I probably consume more soap and cream that I need, but I have a lot anyway. I am have mixed thoughts on, is it too big, but the key point, it works well.
and new to the brush collection the posted Thater 4125/2. I wanted another brush to allow the brushes to dry between use. I like the idea of allowing 3 or 5 days between use. I have watercolour brushes that have lasted 50 years, with care, and I expect no less here.
Given my quarks, I will keep to prime numbers. If there are 3 soap, then 5 brushes.
Last, I maintain a goatee and mustache, and shave with 2 razors. To the question of how long between I replace my blades - when I feel the quality of the shave drops, which may take 1-2 weeks.
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