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July Soap / Cream Themes!

"V" is for Valobra Patchouly

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Vide Poche for my "V" Day Shave!

Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Astra SP (New Blade)
Soap/Cream: Declaration Grooming in Collaboration with Chatillon Lux - Vide Poche
Brush: Stirling 24 mm Fan in Finest Badger
The Penultimate Aftershave: Thayers Cucumber Witch Hazel
The Ultimate Aftershave: Chatillon Lux - Vide Poche


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dangerousdon said:
I made it through two full shaves. I did more than Chad...that was good enough for me.
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What you guys maybe don't realize, is that I did not endure 65 shaves as uncomfortable as you are experiencing. These blades get better over time and mellow out considerably.
 
Spider said:
What you guys maybe don't realize, is that I did not endure 65 shaves as uncomfortable as you are experiencing. These blades get better over time and mellow out considerably.
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My problem with the blade is not that it needs to mellow out, but more of the fact that it just isn't sharp enough. Yes, the blade gave me sufficient enough shave...but it wasn't as close as I would like it. That and the fact that the blade tugs and pulls makes the shave VERY uncomfortable. I don't want an uncomfortable shave for more than what I experienced. Hell...I don't want an uncomfortable shave for more than one shave! I do appreciate the experience...adn thanks again for the blade. But it just doesn't cut the mustard!
 
dangerousdon said:
My problem with the blade is not that it needs to mellow out, but more of the fact that it just isn't sharp enough. Yes, the blade gave me sufficient enough shave...but it wasn't as close as I would like it. That and the fact that the blade tugs and pulls makes the shave VERY uncomfortable. I don't want an uncomfortable shave for more than what I experienced. Hell...I don't want an uncomfortable shave for more than one shave! I do appreciate the experience...adn thanks again for the blade. But it just doesn't cut the mustard!
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This was my experience as well. Pulled hard! No whiskers at all coming off the razor. After the first pass, it appeared I had not shaved at all.
I still have a couple left, maybe I should give one another try?
 
Went with Willamette Woods by Cherry City Shave Products @Cherry City Mustache!

Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Astra SP (2nd Shave)
Soap/Cream: Cherry City Shave Products - Willamette Woods
Brush: TSC Member Brush the "Luca Brasi" in finest badger by Eric Sorrentino (@Smattayu )
The Penultimate Aftershave: Thayers Peach Witch Hazel
The Ultimate Aftershave: Fine Accouterments - American Blend


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