Glad to hear you've enjoyed it and been suitably enabled.I loved reading this thread. And of course have ended up buying two razors, another soap, and another brush. It will be a lot of fun comparing my results with everyone else's. Boycie should be on commission from the Chinese department of exports.
In the years ahead I believe we'll see some of these Chinese brands go from being cheap novelties to matching and exceeding the incumbent brands for quality and innovation. There will, I believe, always be a place for artisans and traditional brands, but the Chinese will increase their quality and remain inexpensive. Be interesting to see how that plays out. Not just in razors, obviously.
Today's SOTD: 28/03/20
The first of China month!
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Razor: Ming Shi 2000S
Blade: Gillette Winner (1)
Brush: RR 400 Silver LE
Soap: Signature Soaps Eboracum
Pre: Proraso Green
ASL: Proraso Green
ASB: Proraso Green
Two weighty bits of metal here in the form of the RazoRock 400 and the Ming Shi. I've only used the Ming Shi once before in my early days of this shaving style. I recall it being a bit assertive so I started with it on #2. As my skills have obviously improved, I found this a little lacking so increased the setting to #2.5 for the remaining two passes. A DFS finish was the result and it's a decent razor - especially since it can be had for £7.50 delivered from AliExpress at the minute.
The RR 400 performed brilliantly with the Eboracum and seems to be a very good brush. Signature Soaps always deliver so I opened with this to set the bar for the remaining soaps/creams. The Eboracum has a nice cooling effect - it won't be enough for 'Menth Heads' but it's very pleasant among the other ingredients within. I find the Signature Soaps unique in the scents they offer and I'm convinced I could identify one blindfolded in a line up. I'm no olfactory database but there's just something nice and natural about them.
This is it. It's a special edition though so you'll have to keep your eyes peeled for when (or if it ever) comes back in stock:hey boycie83 that brush looks siccck
how much do those go for? really like the look of it
I can honestly say that brushes aren't really my 'thing' maybe later they maybe be but that is one good looking brush, I like itThis is it. It's a special edition though so you'll have to keep your eyes peeled for when (or if it ever) comes back in stock:
Razorock 400 Silver Special Edition Noir Synthetic Shaving Brush
The RazoRock 400 Special Edition synthetic shaving brush uses the same Plissoft Noir knot as featured in the Butterscotch version, only fitted to a limited edition anodized Silver Aluminium handle. A nod to the brushes of yesteryear with its vintage style handle inspired by the Rubberset 400...shavingstation.co.uk
That'll come back to haunt you after a few months on here.I can honestly say that brushes aren't really my 'thing' maybe later they maybe be but that is one good looking brush, I like it
yea maybe it might lolThat'll come back to haunt you after a few months on here.
If you read the thread champ, you'll find out!
thanks bud, aaves me from whisking through the whole thread
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