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    Shaving scuttles vs. mugs

    Thanks, Mycroft...and good luck.... I appreciate your intention, Mycroft and am glad you posted your response. Good luck getting rid of the can...each day you use it is missing the brush/soap day in paradise. A brush shave is like no other. Can't be replicated in a can of foam and air...
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    Shaving scuttles vs. mugs

    Source vs. experience.... Thanks, Mycroft...I appreciate the suggestion. However, I've purchased items through Art of Shaving (treat myself to a shave there whenever I'm in NYC) and have sources for the actual products. But I'm looking for opinions on what some shavers here use. Mug? Bowl...
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    Shaving scuttles vs. mugs

    Anyone experienced in using shaving mugs or scuttles? Well, since no one bit on the comparison topic of scuttles vs mugs, perhaps I can rephrase it....What experience have any of you had with using shaving mugs? I use a cube soap from Charles and mix with tube cream for my lather. But I'm...
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    Vintage Concealed Weapons

    Conceal carry.... I carry a Wilson CQB Compact or the 1911 compact carry Alan Tillman made for me (50th birthday gift from my wife--I'm a lucky guy, what can I say?). My holsters are either the clip-on IWB from Lou Alessi (a gentleman and quality craftsman) or a terrific belt/IWB combo from...
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    Shaving scuttles vs. mugs

    I was wondering if anyone has been using a shaving scuttle successfully, and might be able to compare it to using a mug. I'm thinking of purchasing a scuttle to clean up the messiest part of shaving--brush-loading soap.
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    Great to see you again, Ardbeg98 Thanks for the info on other sources for the Feathers. I'll take your warning to heart and stay aware while using. Charles told me about the new web site and I'm about to check it out over lunch. I wonder if you've found an eBay source for Feathers? I'm sold...
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    "Feathers"--the latest on safety razor blades... Sorry I've been gone for a while. Just very busy with moving into a new home and business. Thought I'd share with you my discovery of Feather razor blades. Just was down at Charles' shop and he recommended these Japanese-made safety blades to...
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    I posted a link to the Merkur DE that both Charles recommends and I use (bought from him originally). The knob at the end allows you to adjust the blade for more blade play as your face can handle it. I haven't yet, and still use it at the first setting. Ardbeg98--I'd be interested in hearing...
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    Ardbeg98 and Blueberry....Very interesting posts. Sorry for not replying sooner, we bought a new home and were delayed in getting internet connection for ten days. Made me realize how addictive this internet thing is..... Anyhow, belatedly welcome to Austin, Ardbeg98--I'm glad you made it...
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    Steve--It sounds like you've been reading Charles Roberts' material ("touch and cut"). Yes, DE for three blade runs (down, angle down, angle up), then the Mach3 for final trim & buffiing.
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    I have two Simpsons. My first was a Super Badger Chubby handle. A great, great brush. But the handle just wasn't conducive to a good grip when hands are wet and using a vigorous brush stoke. I purchased a Persian Jug handle (the best for the right wet-handed grip) in Super Silver Tip Badger...
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    Art--great razor acquisition on eBay. If I had seen it, I probably would have gone after it myself. I've been pretty busy, so took my eye off the ball. I'll have to get back to it. I guess my recent acquisition of eight Rolls Razors left me exhausted. I haven't even been able to read the...
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    MK--That's a great razor, you should enjoy it. I have the same one. Now, as for accessorizing.....what do you have in mind and I'll make some suggestions? Bad influence...you have noooooo idea ;)
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    I for one would love to see some of the pics. Thanks for offering.
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    I'm up in Austin right up the highway construction from you. You should make an appointment to visit Charles Roberts. His shop is on the south side of town, by Lamar and Ben White. You'd enjoy visiting with him.
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    I'd be happy to, MK. Why don't you PM me and let me know what I need to do. Thanks for the invitation.
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    Cole Porter Biography Movie 'De Lovely'

    I saw it this past weekend with my wife and another couple. We really enjoyed it. Porter's music is incredible, as always. Observing the costuming, I thought for sure that more fellows here would have seen it. Very well costumed, especially some great hats. Seeing the movie for the music...
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    This probably is the nicest of the Rolls Razors I closed on over at eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2258377382&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT I just loved the travel case. Very classy....... Here's the second one today I closed on...
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    I'll have to examine each one VERY carefully. There are one or two I'm getting that are literally unused. But I'll probably just display a few sets. One set I plan to gift to Charles Roberts for display in one of his glass cases in his shop downtown.
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    The Art of a Shave ... A Journey ...

    Here are my ongoing purchases on eBay of various Rolls Razors--thought you'd be interested in checking them out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2258097721&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT...

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