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Mark12

Forum GOD!
Wednesday 21st October...

Today's new item was the Kai Captain Mild Protouch MG blade. Bit of a mouthful! This was a much safer - again guarded - blade to use than the Feather ProGuard which was infinitely sharper but this felt much more suited to my face. It's given a good, clean and safe shave with none of the stresses that came with the ProGuard. Definitely a better fit for me just not sure how long it will last for in terms of sharpness with my stubble. Very interesting. Would be a good shavette blade too I think.

The AI got carried away with the aftershave label today again 🙄 Spot the error...

Enjoy your day...

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ankerbart

Legendary Member
Razor: Aylsworth Razors x The Razor Company Never Alone 6 Stainless Steel Double Edge Safety Razor

Blade: Aylsworth Razors Super Stainless Blades, #2

Shaving Brush: Alysworth Razors The Altare Brush, Jet Black, 26mm Premium Synthetic Badger

Shaving Soap / Shaving Cream: Hendrix Classics & Co Mjölnir

Aftershave Lotion / Splash: Brut Après-Rasage - Aftershave MUSK - Parfum de Charactère

After-Shave Balm: Lacura Men After Shave Balsam ohne Alkohol, regeneriert & pflegt nach der Rasur

Booster: Ethos Grooming Essentials Skin Care Collection Derma Boost Rejuvenating Elixir

Eau de Toilette: D&P Perfumum C21 GUNNEN For Men, a fragrance similar to Oud Malaki by Chopard

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TobyC

Patriot
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Merkur 33c three piece razor Wilkinson stainless steel blade
Van der Hagen deluxe badger brush
Van der Hagen deluxe shaving soap
Care One witch hazel
Clubman aftershave
Racing Club blue eau de toilette

Hot shower prep with Old Spice Swagger body wash

The hot water felt good on my battered body. For an inexpensive off the shelf soap Van der Hagen performs a good workman like job. It's slicker and more cushioning than the best jello or canned foam. I made a solid face lather. The Merkur is an old friend of 20+ years and was my first DE when I started wet shaving. It is both solid clamping and nimble on the face. Two lathered passes are good enough to go about my daily chores. Witch hazel and Clubman finish and a little Racing Club blue to keep me from smelling like every guy walking out of barbershop.

Personal note: My brother passed sunday. I'm not completely back yet. Grief is a process and not a destination but he's no longer in pain and he's with the Lord. I want to thank everyone for their kind thoughts and support and also for this website that has been a calm place I could go to during this trying time. Thank you all.
Condolences my freind.
 
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