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Like Gordon, there could be a lemon in every brand or make.

I love the Emillion and the replacement one I received seems fine so far. There are many who have had no problems with their Rooney brushes. Having 2 in a row could just be some bad luck.

I rarely post, but I just wanted to chime in. I had an Emillion for about a month. While I really loved the density of the brush and it's soft tips, it was losing between 2 to 10 hairs per shave. I think there will be the odd shedder in every brand and make of brush. Jim at Vintagebladesllc.com (Gre...

I had the same experience as beas33. I was intrigued by the ingredients and the description of the product on the label. I also decided to give the face wash and balm a try. While none of the ingredients should have been a problem for me..., I had some sort of allergic reaction and developed red dry...

One of those razors looks exactly like my Parker 90r and I would not be surprised if the blades are re-branded Merkurs.

wild boar, moose, caribou, whale, naked mole rat?

3 the number of passes I need to get a bbs shave.

The number 1 because it is the number of blades I like in my razor:)

Since you are new to wetshaving, a mild razor would probably be the way to go and I would agree with many in saying a vintage gillette such as a super speed or Tech would be the way to start. If finding one in serviceable condition is difficult or like my roommate you have a germ phobia and cringe e...

The blade looks the same with the Dorco label engraved into it, but the packaging I have is 3rd party with labeling on the back marked made in Korea distributed by Dorco USA. Blades came in a grey dispenser similiar to the type used for ASR blades(Gem, Treet, etc.)

I just found the Dorco made in Korea blades in my local 99cent olny store. I was excited to see them and happy to find another option to the usual ASR (Persona, Gem, Treet options). Unfortunately, I was not happy with these, they tugged my facial hair and I found them to give me a very uncomfortable...

I have two of the gold adjustables in decent shape that I picked up at an antique store 6 months about for $15 each.

I use them regularly and they shave nice, did not know they are as rare a a toggle. I would love a toggle just to collect, but their price range are out of my league.

The Crystals are the Israeli made Super + Platnums that many have found to be great blades, especially if you buy them as a 100 pack for $10-$20. Such as at this website http://www.encure.com/hb.htm . Basically the best bang for the buck. The CVS blades per blade are more expensive and are the US ma...

You have definitely gotten a bad one. I have a Weishi, and the blade exposure is even on both sides. While the razor is very mild for me, it is a very solid well made item. I think it is a great razor to start learning to shave with a DE. You may consider just trading it for a replacement. The Merku...

I've been shaving with DE razor's for over 25 years. I could shave with more mild settings on my razors (fatboy's, slims, Future, Black beauty, injector's of all sorts) but then I require many many passes to get the close shave I like. BBS is a near impossibility with my beard and skin I just try to...

I have one of those fast growing beards, but my skin would not be able to with stand it. I wish I could though

I like the Metals for traveling as well, great shave. I can only get 2 shaves out of one and then I start cutting myself with it. I stockpiled about 60 of these when I found out my local Walmart was going to stop carrying them. Bought a few more when Big Lots had them for a while. I only use them fo...

I've been using US Personna's for years lately I buy them locally at a 99cent only store. I have always been happy with them. I've also used Merkurs which give me a closer shave but I find them less comfortable. I find feather great except I need to give my face a couple days break after 3 days of c...

I tried again the last couple of days with the box I have, and again I found the Dorco's Smooth but just not sharp enough to get the close shave I am used to. 3passes + touch up to get a smooth face is all I need with a Personna, Merkur, Feather and more recently I have tried my first shave with a D...

Yeah, I like the way it performs. Especially for the money.

Again, the scent is more of a personal thing, I am not crazy about it, but it does dissipate.

I have been using it since it was recently posted here in the forums that CVS was carrying it, and I do find it to be quite good especially since it is so inexpensive. My only issue with it is the scent. I find the odor to perfumey for my tastes. But I like my balms unscented or as close to it as po...