Acquisitions For May 2021

slantman · 05-03-2021, 05:11 PM

Just in Yaqi Twilight 24mm synthetic
Yaqi Raster AC (copy of the Blackland Vector)
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02flhtci · 05-05-2021, 05:50 PM

My first straight razor!

Polovez · 05-08-2021, 01:16 PM

mrdoug · 05-08-2021, 04:01 PM

Got on an APShave Co 2BED Synth knot to put in my Maseto brush. I Removed the stock bristles. While they were good, and absolutely did the job, they weren't great. After using the Synbad for a while, I'm starting to lean towards softer brushes.

I will use this tomorrow, which gives it 2 days drying. Dry, it feels great. Hopefully it performs just as well in practice.

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MaineYooper · 05-08-2021, 07:24 PM

(05-08-2021, 04:01 PM)mrdoug Wrote: Got on an APShave Co 2BED Synth knot to put in my Maseto brush. I Removed the stock bristles. While they were good, and absolutely did the job, they weren't great. After using the Synbad for a while, I'm starting to lean towards softer brushes.

I will use this tomorrow, which gives it 2 days drying. Dry, it feels great. Hopefully it performs just as well in practice.

What size knot? I have the 26mm, and looking down (I should take a photo) it is huge, looking as large as a 30mm knot! And you're right, it feels soooo soft dry. I may have to take mine for a spin tomorrow, now. Weak minds are easily influenced! Big Grin

slantman · 05-08-2021, 07:53 PM

Pearl Flex 1. All brass with a beautiful satin finish. This beast weighs 4.9 oz but feels comfortable in hand. First shave tomorrow.

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mrdoug · 05-08-2021, 08:19 PM

(05-08-2021, 07:24 PM)MaineYooper Wrote:
(05-08-2021, 04:01 PM)mrdoug Wrote: Got on an APShave Co 2BED Synth knot to put in my Maseto brush. I Removed the stock bristles. While they were good, and absolutely did the job, they weren't great. After using the Synbad for a while, I'm starting to lean towards softer brushes.

I will use this tomorrow, which gives it 2 days drying. Dry, it feels great. Hopefully it performs just as well in practice.

What size knot? I have the 26mm, and looking down (I should take a photo) it is huge, looking as large as a 30mm knot! And you're right, it feels soooo soft dry. I may have to take mine for a spin tomorrow, now. Weak minds are easily influenced!

Hey Eric, it's a 24mm. It is big from the top, which is normal for a fan knot. I think, because it's extra dense, it'll feel quite full when lathering. Hoping for a good shave from it. Will definitely report back.

zaclikestoshave · 05-09-2021, 08:31 AM

100 Gillette 7 o' Clock Black Super Platinum
5 Gillette Bleue

gwsmallwood · 05-09-2021, 06:27 PM

Dave in KY · 05-12-2021, 11:42 PM