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Great shave Paul! Bummer the 7 o’clocks aren’t working for ya. I don’t recall them being anything special for me either.
 
GearNoir said:
Great shave Paul! Bummer the 7 o’clocks aren’t working for ya. I don’t recall them being anything special for me either.
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Thanks Chris.

Yeah, I have a few hundred as I used to use these regularly. It's a good blade , but just isn't as good... At least not now, with this particular razor. Never know, might work better with my next razor. Fickle business. [emoji1787]
 
mrdoug said:
Amen. Ive been very happy with this Hensons setup, and it's been very good to me. I hope it continues this way (especially when it becomes titanium). [emoji106]
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I can pop just about any blade into the Henson and make magic.... might only get 4 shaves vs. my typical 5-6 (big difference, right? 🤷‍♂️).
10 days (I think?) and counting for the Ti to ship 🥳
 
BadgerFiend said:
I can pop just about any blade into the Henson and make magic.... might only get 4 shaves vs. my typical 5-6 (big difference, right? [emoji2369]).
10 days (I think?) and counting for the Ti to ship [emoji3060]
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According to a post or two over on another Board, at least one has shipped (not mine [emoji3525]).

So, don't be surprised if you get an early shipping notice.

I agree, it has worked well with every blade I've given it so far. Personally, I can still tell the difference between the ones I liked more. Though, it has made me like the Nacets more, so some changes I guess. Still, it didn't 'not work' with any, yet.
 
mrdoug said:
According to a post or two over on another Board, at least one has shipped (not mine [emoji3525]).

So, don't be surprised if you get an early shipping notice.

I agree, it has worked well with every blade I've given it so far. Personally, I can still tell the difference between the ones I liked more. Though, it has made me like the Nacets more, so some changes I guess. Still, it didn't 'not work' with any, yet.
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Wow! That’s great news. I’ve had a few emails from them to review the razor... a little premature, right?! 🤷‍♂️
The Nacets ROCK in the Henson! I also have a ton of one off and no name blades that also slay in it. All in all, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Razor 😉
 
BadgerFiend said:
Wow! That’s great news. I’ve had a few emails from them to review the razor... a little premature, right?! 🤷‍♂️
The Nacets ROCK in the Henson! I also have a ton of one off and no name blades that also slay in it. All in all, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Razor 😉
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Yep, I got the same review emails from Trust Pilot. They must not have anyway of differentiating between a pre-order and a regular order.

Just does enough reminding to keep you thinking about the upcoming razor... Making the wait all the more prevalent and painful. 😂🤣
 
Wednesday, November 18, 2020


PRE: Stirling Glacial Bar Soap
SOAP: Victory TSC / Tough Hombres Soap
RZR: Henson AL13
BLD: Personna Comfort (#1)
POST: Stirling Glacial Post Shave Balm

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I decided to scrap the Gillette Black and start with a fresh Persona. Today is the maiden voyage with the new victory shaving / TSC Tough Hombres.

First off, as Barber Dave has mentioned, this soap was designed for a good cause with $2 from each tub being donated to the Fisher House.

So, I had planned to do a detailed review of this soap with my shave. Funny thing is, when I pulled it out today, I didn't quite agree with the assessment I jotted down yesterday. It's definitely a green citrus scent. I barely picked up the juniper yesterday, but today I get a whole lot more of it. Vice-versa, I couldn't really detect the cedar today, yet yesterday I thought it was present in the drydown.

Regardless, this is a wonderful scent: light clean and fresh.
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GearNoir said:
Very cool! Nice review Paul. Do you have any other Victory soaps that you enjoy?
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Thanks Chris.

Yeah, I also have Flak Bait. That one comes off as an intense dark cherry scent with a backdrop of rum and a bit of smoke. When you lather it, the Cherry gives way to the rum a bit and it ends up a delightfully balanced mixture.

One thing Barber Dave commented on in his review of Tough Hombres is that the scents are quite unique. From my limited experience, that is definitely true. I personally feel that's a big plus in their favor. We all like the classic choices, but how many Aventus clones do you need? Victory is definitely is offering another way to go, imo.
 
mrdoug said:
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I need to try some of their soaps. I should probably kill something to make room...or not ;-)
 
OpusX said:
I need to try some of their soaps. I should probably kill something to make room...or not ;-)
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What's with the loooong quote on latin (or whatever it is)? My babel fish is on the fritz, can't make a word of it out. 🤣
 
Friday, November 20, 2020


PRE: Stirling Glacial Bar Soap
SOAP: Noble Otter Monarch
RZR: Henson AL13
BLD: Personna Comfort (#2)
POST: Stirling Glacial Post Shave Balm

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Tonight I went through the soaps, one by one to see what caught my attention. Turned out Noble Otter's Monarch was what I was in the mood for.

The lather came out great, the shave was smooth, and the finish was DFS+. After using the Nacet for a few shaves, I feel like the Personna required more work / was a bit less efficient. So, I decided to bin the blade and pop a fresh Nacet in for Sunday. Both are good blades, but since the inspiration hit, I'm going to go back to the Nacet and re-compare. Might do a little shopping, if I'm correct. Not like blades are ever going to be useless. [emoji6]

On the home front, I have high hopes for a quiet evening and a late start tomorrow. Watch some Mando, eat some dinner, and relax. Fingers crossed!

Have a good evening Cadre!
 
Sunday, November 22, 2020


PRE: Hot Water
SOAP: Fine Lavender Pour Homme
RZR: Henson AL13
BLD: Gillette Nacet (#1)
POST: Stirling Glacial Post Shave Balm

[emoji294][emoji294][emoji294][emoji294]½ (4.5/5)


I was in such a rush to get to the shave, I skipped the Preshave. Luckily, it didn't matter.

I wanted to give the Nacet another run and my first shave on a new blade tonight was great. Smooth, easy, and efficient. Just a great shave to end the weekend.

Have a good evening Cadre.
 
mrdoug said:
Sunday, November 22, 2020


PRE: Hot Water
SOAP: Fine Lavender Pour Homme
RZR: Henson AL13
BLD: Gillette Nacet (#1)
POST: Stirling Glacial Post Shave Balm

[emoji294][emoji294][emoji294][emoji294]½ (4.5/5)


I was in such a rush to get to the shave, I skipped the Preshave. Luckily, it didn't matter.

I wanted to give the Nacet another run and my first shave on a new blade tonight was great. Smooth, easy, and efficient. Just a great shave to end the weekend.

Have a good evening Cadre.
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...and another 300 blades are enroute. [emoji106]

Got a good price, albeit with delivery from the other side of the planet (so it'll take until the end of 2020 to receive). Still, my current ~250 will hold me for about 5 years, so I'm ok with the wait. [emoji6]
 
Time for me to bring the mood down...

Been thinking this morning about trying a 2021 "S Word". A year? 6 months? Just a month by month 'GRUME'? Need to ponder it over the holidays.

Only things I risk running low on are AS balm or Preshave soap. Since I never use scented versions of these, it's easy to stock up.

Just a (taboo) thought. [emoji6]
 
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