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2.9.2020.

Simpsons Chubby 1, Gillette tech w/Timeless handle, Astra sp, Nancy Boy cream. 10.

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Muhle R89 head + RR Super Knurl handle
Elios Inox (2)
Yaqi Purple Haze / Mew Brown knot facelathering
365 Glycerin soap pre-shave
Fine Green Vetiver soap
Dickinson's WH + rose water + aloe vera gel
Proraso White balm

Good, close shave; DFS+

Notes:
  • Trying out the Elios Inox blades for the Participation PIF
 
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Razorock GC68-P + Voskhod (3)
Hot shower
Preshave: Proraso White
Face lather with Razorock Plissoft Monster Synthetic &
Proraso Green shave cream + Cremo Cooling
4 passes + touch ups to DFS+
No nicks. No irritation.
Finished with Nivea Sensitive Cooling ASB
Pleasant shave
Rating: 9.5/10
 
Razor: Viking Chieftain TTO (1st shave with it)
Prep: Liquid hand face soap
Brush: Omega 11126
Blade: Viking Mild
Soap: Van der Hagen
A/S : Pinaud Clubman
Rating: 10.0+ I can't believe the shave quality this razor and blade combination yielded. The heft of the razor makes WTG passes a breeze. XTG passes for the neck and under my jaw are nice. I heartily recommend this razor and blade combination to all, however the YMMV caveat applies.
 

Ron R

I survived a lathey foreman
GEMonday today, I haven't taken taken this one out of the rack for awhile and it performed nicely with a little help with prep and technique. Great shave!

Razor : Gem Junior 1912 parade with the baton handle variant - Mfg 1943
Blade: Gem Personna SS PTFE (3)
Soap : Razorock Santa Maria del Fiore "Firenze"
Brush : Yaqi wolf whiskers 24mm
Pre-shave: Brush wash my face with CeraVe hand bar soap + a dollop of clear Aloe Vera gel on beard area.
Prep: Cold water rinse after each pass of 3.
Post shave: Razorock Emperor with witch Hazel + Avon "True Gent" balm- very nice scent.
Results :10/10 or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers = :a17:

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Have some great shaves!
 
Razor: Rex Supply Ambassador
Blade: Astra Superior Stainless
Brush: Simpson's Commodore X2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood
Aftershave: Art of Shaving Sandalwood & Cypress cologne
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Pinaud Finest powder
Rating 10.
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Razor: Razorock GC.84
Blade: Derby Premium Black
Brush: Razorock Monster
Lather: L'Occitane Cade
Aftershave: Bootleggers Bay Rum
Additional Care: Razorock Alumn
Rating: 8.5

3 pass WTG, XTG, ATG. DFS
First time using a Derby premium. I've read a lot of mixed reviews about this razor. I have around 55 of them so I decided to give them a try. The first pass was a little rough but the next two were smoother. 2 weepers and a little irritation on my lower neck which may have been a combination of the blade AND user error. Still not a bad shave. Need a few more shaves to decide whether I like them or not.
 
Muhle R89 head + RR Super Knurl handle
Elios Inox (3)
Semogue 1250 boar brush facelathering
365 Glycerin soap pre-shave
Fine Green Vetiver soap
Dickinson's WH + rose water + aloe vera gel
Proraso White balm

Pleasant, close shave; DFS+

Notes:
  • Trying out the Elios Inox blades for the Participation PIF; day 3 in this setup. So far, so good.
 
Razor: Gillette Pre-War Fat Handle Tech
Blade: Israeli Personna (7)
Brush: Ever Ready 150 Boar
Soap: Van Der Hagen Scented Luxury Shave Soap
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Rate: 9.5

Two pass shave WTG, ATG & touch up. DFS+

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Cold water rinse.
Godrej Shaving Round.
Pearl boar brush.
Romer-7 CS11 Open Comb Razor.
Gillette Permasharp blade.
Nature's Tattva witch hazel.
Biotique Bio Wild Grass after shave.

Two pass + touch ups around chin and jawline = BBS-

9/10
 
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