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I have a fondness for the Merkur 34. The chrome version was my first razor. But the rabbit hole of vintage razors got me and we know how that ends. I think there is a danger of wanting the newest shiny thing out there, though (he said, owning a Rockwell 6C). So, will you get a different shave with different cutlery? Of course. Some are more aggressive/assertive/efficient; some less.Pre - Trumpers Sandalwood Skin Food
Cream - Trumpers Eucris
Brush - Trumpers best badger.
Razor - Merkur 34G
Blade - Wilkinson (4)
Post - Alum followed Trumpers Sandalwood Skin Food
Nice shave, two passes plus an ATG in a few areas. I keep looking at these new (to me) razors on the market, ikons, feather, rockwell and consider buying when once things get back to normal. Then I tell myself, if what I currently have works, therefore I don't need a new razor. Are they that much better that they are worth purchase price?
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Thanks Iain.....but sorry to disappoint you!. Just a little over one. Still too much for a brush (for me anyway)....but I bought it around my birthday when the 'demon drink' was visitingThat's a beautiful brush. Several hundred pounds of beautiful brush - I'd warrant. Nice - very nice. Enjoy - I.
There would be few here - that hadn't done a little bit of drunken internet shopping - heh - we're worth it! If it was your birthday - a get out of jail free card - ha ha ha - lovely - I.Thanks Iain.....but sorry to disappoint you!. Just a little over one. Still too much for a brush (for me anyway)....but I bought it around my birthday when the 'demon drink' was visiting
I'm liking the purple theme!Sat 9th Finally get to try Fatip....
Cream Saponificio Bignoli Black Berry & Moss
Bowl Normal Yogurt
Brush Yaqi 24mm Purple Mink
Razor New Fatip OC Grande 1st use
Blade Gillette Nacet 3rd
Post & Aftershave
Ice Water + Thayers + Old Spice Lime
Found an old yogurt bowl and it was the perfect size and dimension for lathering.
Good lather from soap, bowl & brush. Thick creamy and slick. Nice scent too.
Enjoyed the brush as it was great for painting and face lathering too.
1st use of the newly received famous Fatip Grande OC. Wanted a Piccolo but out of stock. Really cheap and solid feel razor. Well, the initial blade alignment problem is true. Blade exposure is not on both side. Tried few times to fiddle but still remain same until I turn the top cap around instead and voila..balanced!
This razor paired with blade feels good. Did not feel much blade. Feels smooth but I ride the cap mostly. Hmmm...3 multiple passes including atg on jawline & under successfully. Efficiency abit better to the GC.84 but not as smooth. The adam apple area is now the new trouble area and today suffered some irritation. GC.84...is smoother in
comparison.
Between BBS & DFS and rating today is 8.5/10
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Hey, thanks! Glad you like it...nothing like enjoying the prep on top of the shave itself, now that we have much time. I hope you are well and keeping safe.I'm liking the purple theme!
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