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#21
11-08-2023, 06:10 PM
(11-08-2023, 05:46 PM)Whiterook Wrote: Razor: Wolfman WR3 Bronze .40
Blade: Personna GEM PTFE Stainless Steel Blade
Brush: Elite Razor Kingman Turquoise, Manchurian White
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Zingari Man The Merchant
Aftershave: Zingari Man The Merchant Recovery Splash
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
  Nivea Post Shave Balm

Every time you post that Wolfman it just POPs !!!  Damn that thing is nice (for a modern razor that is)  LOL
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#22
11-08-2023, 06:49 PM
(11-08-2023, 02:30 PM)Anchovie666 Wrote: Wacky Wednesday Retro Shave

I must be Wacky to use this old NOS Valet blade.  First few strokes were rough but then it knocked it down.  Three passes later and it dried down to a sweet feeling shave.  I'm not so sure we'll be using that blade again but I needed to see the feel with original equipment.

Valet Auto Strop VC2 Razor
Valet Blade (1X) Greased in Wax Paper NOS
AP ShaveCo Faux Boar 30mm Knot Brush
Strike Gold Shave Nostalgia Soap
Brut Splash-On
Nostalgia Aftershave

I don't know how good those Valet blades were when they were fresh but carbon steel blades in general don't age well.
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#23
11-08-2023, 07:17 PM
(11-08-2023, 06:49 PM)RayR Wrote:
(11-08-2023, 02:30 PM)Anchovie666 Wrote: Wacky Wednesday Retro Shave

I must be Wacky to use this old NOS Valet blade.  First few strokes were rough but then it knocked it down.  Three passes later and it dried down to a sweet feeling shave.  I'm not so sure we'll be using that blade again but I needed to see the feel with original equipment.

Valet Auto Strop VC2 Razor
Valet Blade (1X) Greased in Wax Paper NOS
AP ShaveCo Faux Boar 30mm Knot Brush
Strike Gold Shave Nostalgia Soap
Brut Splash-On
Nostalgia Aftershave

I don't know how good those Valet blades were when they were fresh but carbon steel blades in general don't age well.

I was surprised it shaved so well.  It was scritchy like a modern PAL Carbon but end result was a nice shave after it dried down.  I don't think I'm going for a round two.  LOL
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#24
11-08-2023, 08:43 PM
   

Shave 74 with the Bunny V2.2 and 62 with the Personna 74 loaded.
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#25
11-08-2023, 11:54 PM
Thanks. I'm a sucker for bronze razors.
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11-09-2023, 01:06 PM
       

Consecutive shave 75 with the Bunny V2.2 and 63 with the Personna 74 loaded. The second picture shows how the patina has developed on the bronze spring. The picture still doesn't quite do it justice.
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#27
11-09-2023, 02:10 PM
Thursday Morning Tonsure

Since Yesterday's shave was a bit rough thought I'd come back with a sure winner.  The GEM 1912 will never disappoint and delivered a smacking BBS shave!!

GEM 1912 Razor Chain Link Handle
GEM Personna SS PTFE Blade (2X)
BOTI Red Handle Synthetic Brush
Ariana & Evans Peaches & Cognac Soap
Williams Aqua Velva Splash
Suavecito Bay Rum Aftershave

   
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#28
11-09-2023, 05:44 PM
Razor: Unmentionable
Blade: Unmentionable
Brush: Simpson Captain 2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber
Aftershave: Seaforth! Heather Aftershave Toner
Additional Care:
Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
Nivea Post Shave Balm
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#29
11-10-2023, 05:58 PM
   
Razor: Supply Pro Adjustable Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Plus Platinum injector
Brush: Simpson Captain 2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannons Soaps Black Magic
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
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#30
11-11-2023, 09:49 AM
(11-10-2023, 05:58 PM)Whiterook Wrote: Razor: Supply Pro Adjustable Injector Razor
Blade: Schick Plus Platinum injector
Brush: Simpson Captain 2 Best Badger
Pre-Shave: Proraso White
Lather: Shannons Soaps Black Magic
Aftershave: Pinaud Lilac Vegetal
Additional Care:
  Thayers Facial Tonic Witch Hazel Unscented
  Nivea Post Shave Balm
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