Hi Chris,06 July 2018
Preshave: Hot water rinse + bloom water
Razor: Pal Injecto-Matic
Blade: Chinese Schick (17)
Brush: Plisson Pure Badger
Shave Soap: Saponificio Varesino TSN LE Flying Mango
Aftershave Balm: Rock Face Shaving Butter
Aftershave: Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme EdT
Our daughter's wedding today, so brought out one of the SV soaps I reserve for special occasions. The combo has been working so well lately i thought, "why not"? It duly delivered so, rounded off with Issey Miyake EdT, I'm near-as-dammit BBS and set for a glorious day.
A low key Registry Office function this morning to get the licence, with both sets of parents and our son, followed by a light lunch. The big family and friends bash will be tomorrow, a celebration service with full blown reception afterwards until late evening/early morning.
Enjoy your shaves, lads.
Regards,
Chris
Congratulations to the wedding party and to you the parents. Enjoy the festivities Chris!06 July 2018
Preshave: Hot water rinse + bloom water
Razor: Pal Injecto-Matic
Blade: Chinese Schick (17)
Brush: Plisson Pure Badger
Shave Soap: Saponificio Varesino TSN LE Flying Mango
Aftershave Balm: Rock Face Shaving Butter
Aftershave: Issey Miyake L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme EdT
Our daughter's wedding today, so brought out one of the SV soaps I reserve for special occasions. The combo has been working so well lately i thought, "why not"? It duly delivered so, rounded off with Issey Miyake EdT, I'm near-as-dammit BBS and set for a glorious day.
A low key Registry Office function this morning to get the licence, with both sets of parents and our son, followed by a light lunch. The big family and friends bash will be tomorrow, a celebration service with full blown reception afterwards until late evening/early morning.
Enjoy your shaves, lads.
Regards,
Chris
Thank you, Rob, I'm hoping that I'm not the only one to have had a good experience with Gustavo. I have read the horror stories but wanted to give him a chance to prove them wrong. I plan on making another purchase through his website and will continue to do so until things change. I found this brush (100 Euros) to be just as good, if not better, than brushes that cost more than twice as much. Cheers!!Hi Josh,
Good to read you had an
Hi Chris,
Hope the big day(s) go well for your Daughter and your family.
Having read your posts over the last year or so I know life's had it's ups and downs and been rough at times. Days like to day are what makes life worth living. Enjoy!
All the best
Rob
It takes awhile doesn't it Paul. The end results are worth persevering with it though.View attachment 31795
Think I’ve got the hang of the Rex now. Nice and smooooth. Close and comfortable. Finally.
Sorry Josh,Thank you, Rob, I'm hoping that I'm not the only one to have had a good experience with Gustavo. I have read the horror stories but wanted to give him a chance to prove them wrong. I plan on making another purchase through his website and will continue to do so until things change. I found this brush (100 Euros) to be just as good, if not better, than brushes that cost more than twice as much. Cheers!!
Lovely brush handle, Andreas.Rex Ambassador
Gillette Rubie
WildWest handle - APShave knot
Asylum soap
TOBS Eton College lotion
I agree, Rob, in fact I referenced some of the negative posts I had heard about his business practices and he assured me that it was only a handful out of thousands of orders. I was chatting with him today on Facebook and told him that I hope others will buy brushes from him based on what I said. He gave me a free shipping voucher and I promptly made another order . I'm hoping this next experience will be just as good as the first, only time will tell.Sorry Josh,
Not sure what happened to my message?
Yes very pleased to hear of your good experience with Gustavo. Shame he isn’t consistent with all of his customers.
I read with interest your compassions between the Romera, Elite and Declaration knots. I’ll hoping to buy a Declaration brush next.
Cheers
Rob
Thank you!Lovely brush handle, Andreas.
Nice one Josh. I look forward to seeing your next one. Additive this brush business isn’t.I agree, Rob, in fact I referenced some of the negative posts I had heard about his business practices and he assured me that it was only a handful out of thousands of orders. I was chatting with him today on Facebook and told him that I hope others will buy brushes from him based on what I said. He gave me a free shipping voucher and I promptly made another order . I'm hoping this next experience will be just as good as the first, only time will tell.
The Elite Manchurian fan is a fantastic knot with awesome, soft face feel but I did find it lacking in the density department while the Declaration B5 knots are almost too dense, but the Romera Manchurian fan was, to me, perfect in density and face feel. Good luck on the Declaration brush, they sure go fast when they're available. Best bet is to get a handle made by TurnNShave or Dogwood and have it sent over.