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  • djundjilaMA
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    27 days ago

    Black Wedgeday 04 Dec 2024

    • Brush: Zenith r/Wetshaving exclusive MOAR BADGER (Silvertip)
    • Razor: Zwilling J. A. Henckels Friodur 72-V (13/16", quarter hollow or near wedge, stainless steel)
    • Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company Seaforth! Black Watch
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth / Noble Otter / Declaration Grooming – Cerberus – Liniment
    • Fragrance: Declaration Grooming - Bangarang

    Ugh, sick day today. At least the shave was very nice. Back to bed.

    • waldenMA
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      26 days ago

      Same here. Started getting sick Sunday and last night was the worst so far. Get well soon!

      • djundjilaMA
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        26 days ago

        Thanks! You too!

        Now just crossing fingers to not spread my germs to the rest of the family

        • waldenMA
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          26 days ago

          Yes, I hope not! My father visited for Thanksgiving and had to leave early, it turns out he has pneumonia. My wife, my sister’s husband, and one of their kids, got a quick stomach bug which has since passed. I just have nasal congestion, thankfully! 'Tis the season!

  • waldenMA
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    26 days ago

    December 4, 2024

    • Brush: Maggard 24mm Synthetic
    • Razor 1: Fatip Classic Testina Gentile
    • Razor 2: Merkur 34C HD
    • Blade(s): Personna Lab Blue (1)
    • Lather: Martin de Candre - Fougère - Soap
    • Post Shave: Chatillon Lux - Weinstrasse - Aftershave
    • Post Shave: Goodfellow & Co. - Face Lotion - Kelp & Sea Mineral

    I think the Fatip Gentile (Italian for “gentle” or “kind”) would be a good starter razor so decided to do a side-by-side with another great starter razor, the 34C.

    I’ll do another comparison tomorrow, switching sides to be all scientific with it.

    All I can say is this shave was great, and I love both of these razors.

    The blade basically aligned itself in the Fatip today, so I didn’t have to fiddle around with it. It was really easy to detect that it was properly aligned since this razor has safety bars that act as a visual guide.

    Blade alignment on the 34C, of course, wasn’t even a consideration. Like most razors, it just works. I still prefer the build quality of the Fatip. I’ve had a 34C in the past that had poor knurling and a cracked handle, not to mention the head is made of zinc alloy which isn’t as bomb-proof as brass.

    • snooting
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      26 days ago

      The 34C is such a well-performing razor. I can basically shave with it on autopilot.

      I’m surprised Merkur doesn’t offer a version in stainless steel. I’m sure they’d sell well.

      I did find some mention of a Razorock 34C clone here. I’ll be interested to see whether this comes to fruition.

      The Fatip Gentile sounds like another lovely, mild razor. I’ll have to give it a try some day.

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        25 days ago

        Oh that’s neat. I’ll have to keep an ear out for how people like it once it’s available.

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    26 days ago

    December 4, 2024

    • Brush: Muninn Woodworks w/AP Shave Co 24mm Titanium Synthetic

    • Razor: Dovo Bismarck 6/8" Full Hollow Round Point

    • Lather: Wholly Kaw - Aranceto - Soap

    • Aftershave: Murphy and McNeil - Gael Laoch Orange - Aftershave

    • Talc: Yardley Classic
       
      2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.


    Very nice, efficient shave to day. Gael Laoch Orange and Aranceto go very well together.

  • snooting
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    26 days ago

    Wednesday, December 04, 2024

    • Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar brush
    • Razor: GEM - Micromatic Clog-Pruf
    • Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (4)
    • Lather: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two
    • Post: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two Aftershave splash
    • Post: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
    • Frag: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two EdT

    Pretty drama-free shave with the Micromatic. Very good.

    Roam Two++;


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  • sahenders
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    26 days ago

    Dec 4, 2024 - Electric Mayhem

    • Brush: Chisel & Hound Brilliance 26mm v23 Fanchurian Badger Knot
    • Razor: Blutt Rasur BR-1 0.99
    • Blade: Gillette Nacet [13]
    • Lather: Barrister and Mann/Shawn Maher - Electric Mayhem - Soap (Omnibus)
    • Post Shave: Barrister and Mann/Shawn Maher - Electric Mayhem - Aftershave

    Everything about this shave was incredible.