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Just having fun here.....

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If you have any pictures like this, please post them!!!!

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Saw these on facebook, haha

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I am a wetshaver too. I thought it would save me money, but now I own DOZENS of razors and all of the assorted creams, soaps, brushes, blades, etc. I will have to live another sixty five years to use to use up my stash. :thumbup:

 

 

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Nice kit. It's a neverending quest to find that product that will give you a closer shave, without a rash, or blood squirting all over your mirror. Slight exaggeration...

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Thats a nice looking Fatboy in the first post. I have one as well, but prefer the Merkur Slant for a heavy growth. I tried Derby blades and could not get along with them. I use Feathers almost exclusively and some Dorko's at the moment and am very happy with them. My day to day razor is a Merkur Futur loaded with Feathers.

 

I am more partial to creams than soaps but really like the Kents/Mitchells Wool Fat. The scent is amazing but I find it hard to lather up well with it. My brush of choice is a Kent BK-4. I also really like the shave stick that I got from Rufus, but at the moment cannot recall what the maker is.

 

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Another wet shaver checking in, I have an Edwin Jagger Best Badger Brush (from Crabtree and Evelyn), a mid '60s Gillette Slim Adjustable and I love Derby Blades, they work really well with my beard. As for shaving soap and after shave, I prefer Proraso in the green tub and their aftershave balm.

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I am a wetshaver too. I thought it would save me money, but now I own DOZENS of razors and all of the assorted creams, soaps, brushes, blades, etc. I will have to live another sixty five years to use to use up my stash. :thumbup:

 

Larry

 

Larry, where did you find the Gillette shaving cream in a tube? Were you able to find it locally, or did you get it online? I haven't been able to find it anywhere in Michigan.

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You started one here...

 

 

 

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You started one here...

 

 

 

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I have that same razor! Wonderful shave!

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I've a Burma Shave brush that I use every so often. Mornings are tight to really enjoy a wet shave so electric during the week and the weekend is for 'fun'.

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You started one here...

 

 

 

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I have that same razor! Wonderful shave!

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Yea, its great. I used to have a Merkur Futur, but was a little hesitant to get the Vision since some people said it was too big. I'm glad I did.

 

I used to use Crabtree and Evelyn soap, but just found out about Art of Shaving shave cream. It gives me a much better shave.

Has anyone else used this, and found something they like even better?

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I am a wetshaver too. I thought it would save me money, but now I own DOZENS of razors and all of the assorted creams, soaps, brushes, blades, etc. I will have to live another sixty five years to use to use up my stash. :thumbup:

 

Larry

 

Larry, where did you find the Gillette shaving cream in a tube? Were you able to find it locally, or did you get it online? I haven't been able to find it anywhere in Michigan.

 

I bought it on ebay from seller 'dridiot'. I haven't checked his store lately(Double Edge Shaving Place), but he used to have it in three scents. I believe they are made in Lebanon, the creams are excellent.

 

Larry

 

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I'm just starting out, still using my Sensor Excel... I bought a cheap brush and some soap from one of the department stores to try it out. I love it, and have placed a good DE razor and a quality brush on my wish list for gift-giving opportunities.

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I too use a Gillette Fatboy with Derby blades as my daily razor.

 

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Love the wet shave experience. Started last year-- my arsenal is a 1956 Gillette SS-red tip with some Personna DE blades (Israel); EJ- best badger brush and some EJ creams.

 

Shaving has never been better. Sorry, no pic's.

 

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Lots of great images! I'm a fairly new returnee to safety razors after way too long paying way too much for fancy multi-blades. I have had a smooth adjustment using Derby blades and Merkur HD (and decent no-name brush and soap).

 

I am determined NOT to become a collector of shaving tools (unlike fountain pens).

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