July 2020 acquisitions

The handle caught my eye ...

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ajc347 said:
These are my mail calls so far this month.
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@Executive Shaving threw the cream in as a freebie with the last brush order. It was a great touch which was really unexpected.

I must admit that I am really impressed with the quality of the brushes Alpha makes and the new G4 knots are great.
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Now that's some shopping!

You must have used a 37C before ... see if you think the aggressiveness has changed.
 
pjgh said:
Now that's some shopping!

You must have used a 37C before ... see if you think the aggressiveness has changed.
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I picked it up Paul as I've heard a rumour on a US podcast that Merkur are in administration and have stopped producing razors. I must admit that I haven't shave with a 37c for a number of years and the Fatip slant got me back into using it. It felt much smoother than when I last remember using it (as, incidentally, did my Ikon B1 slant). I'm not sure whether this is down to a change in the razor or due to the fact that I've finally nailed my pre-shave prep and lathering process.
 
ajc347 said:
I picked it up Paul as I've heard a rumour on a US podcast that Merkur are in administration and have stopped producing razors. I must admit that I haven't shave with a 37c for a number of years and the Fatip slant got me back into using it. It felt much smoother than when I last remember using it (as, incidentally, did my Ikon B1 slant). I'm not sure whether this is down to a change in the razor or due to the fact that I've finally nailed my pre-shave prep and lathering process.
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Yeah, difficult to fathom ...

I used a 37C about 5 years ago. I figured it would be a perfect daily shaver for me as a DE, but at the time I was purely single edge (for shaving) and so as it wasn't part of a collection (I do like my Gillette New & Tech razors, as you know ... as a collection as well a for occasional shaving), I let it go.

Getting back into traditional shaving recently, it's been a return to double edge and I picked up another 37C. Well, my first impression was that it was like being kissed by a kitten, it was so mild. Maybe those years of single edge shaving have made everything feel mild or maybe it's that my technique is improved in all areas - prep, lather and shaving.

I got a note from @Dave-the-rave who said that Merkur had indeed retooled about 5 years ago and a milder razor was born. I've not looked any further into it. Maybe he can cite sources?

Either way, I like mine. I hope you like yours, too.

Yeah, there's some talk about Merkur going into administration. I must say, I'm mulling over whether to get a Progress as well, but from memory I found the head too heavy and rarely faffed with the adjustment. I never really clicked with any adjustables and let my mint Fatboy and my birth year/quarter Black Beauty go.
 
Paul there was a thread about it either on here or ATG. Somebody posted pics showing the slight differences in the heads. They definitely retooled as the newer razor had subtle but obvious visual differences. I didn't shave with the newer version but those who did agreed it a just a wee bit milder.
 
Dave-the-rave said:
Paul there was a thread about it either on here or ATG. Somebody posted pics showing the slight differences in the heads. They definitely retooled as the newer razor had subtle but obvious visual differences. I didn't shave with the newer version but those who did agreed it a just a wee bit milder.
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Oh, I believe you, Dave ... sound, I'll get searching. This is interesting.

Seeing Andy picking up a new 37C, I though he must have used one in the past and wondered what his thoughts were. Looks like I'll just have to buy a vintage Hoffritz to get the old-fashioned slant shave :D
 
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pjgh said:
Oh, I believe you, Dave ... sound, I'll get searching. This is interesting.

Seeing Andy picking up a new 37C, I though he must have used one in the past and wondered what his thoughts were. Looks like I'll just have to buy a vintage Hoffritz to get the old-fashioned slant shave :D
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I had the 37c around 3 years ago and couldn't get on with it. Shaved as rough as a box of sandpaper. Moved it on very quickly. Possibly was due to my poor technique but never looked at a slant after that.
 
3 packs of Feather Super Professional :)....Nice man

Penhaligon Blenheim shaving cream

Penhaligon Quercus shower gel

L'Occitane Cade aftershave balm

Creightons aftershave balm (a freebie with the return of a loan razor)

My returned General V2 (many thanks to @Boycie83 )

Two shavettes on loan and to rip my face apart with. Many thanks to @culcreuch

And something utterly unrelated to shaving

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Satanfriendly said:
3 packs of Feather Super Professional :)....Nice man

Penhaligon Blenheim shaving cream

Penhaligon Quercus shower gel

L'Occitane Cade aftershave balm

Creightons aftershave balm (a freebie with the return of a loan razor)

My returned General V2 (many thanks to @Boycie83 )

Two shavettes on loan and to rip my face apart with. Many thanks to @culcreuch

And something utterly unrelated to shaving

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Nice looking watch....
 
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