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by oldjoe
Wed Mar 11, 2020 6:40 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Is Plisson still in the hunt?
Replies: 18
Views: 15446

Re: Is Plisson still in the hunt?

For me it's all about the specific hair used. I do prefer Badger hair and I also know the density and the loft and the size I really like the most. I have assembled many, many brushes myself and using any seller's knots of the same name is a crap shoot as the specific quality and characteristics are...
by oldjoe
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:59 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Squire's Blade Reviews
Replies: 137
Views: 327894

Re: Squire's Blade Reviews

What no Israeli Red review or rating? Or possibly I've missed something?
by oldjoe
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:56 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Stropping a VALET Autostrop?
Replies: 5
Views: 2544

Re: Stropping a VALET Autostrop?

Not 4 months but using neats foot oil on each blade the stropping results in a very sharp adequate blade for me. Also works very well on the old Rolls Razor
by oldjoe
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Curmudgeonly Skepticism of Accepted Wisdom
Replies: 25
Views: 6897

Re: Curmudgeonly Skepticism of Accepted Wisdom

2 passes with a sharp blade. I mean a really sharp blade. And some buffering or touch up. Can't be beat. 3 passes for me not necessary. Could I do it with a cartridge. Probably but it just wouldn't be the same. Not nearly so comfortable. Find the blade for your razor and face. Done and done!!!
by oldjoe
Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:50 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Why buy Simpsons brushes?
Replies: 32
Views: 12351

Re: Why buy Simpsons brushes?

Buy a Wee Scot Simpson Brush and decide for yourself. So much from so little a brush. Truly an eye opener! After that it's a crap shoot!
by oldjoe
Sun Jan 22, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: General
Topic: And here we are ---
Replies: 31
Views: 22850

Re: And here we are ---

When I met my girlfriend who became my wife I had no whiskers hardly at all. Went to college in a far away place and came back with a mustache. I have shaved it off once, maybe twice in the last 50 years and my wife told me to grow it back she didn't like my "chicken lips" look without the...
by oldjoe
Fri Dec 09, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: I've got a shedder
Replies: 11
Views: 6137

Re: I've got a shedder

I have several synthetic knot brushes. They all work well. But, recently I purchased a Tuxedo synthetic knot on ETSY, put it in an old large white Vintage brush handle and I think it is the best brush I've used so far. It has very firmly packed fibers with uber soft tips and also plenty of backbone....
by oldjoe
Mon Oct 24, 2016 12:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: For the Old Timers: Best Value* Wet Shaving Products?
Replies: 25
Views: 10628

Re: For the Old Timers: Best Value* Wet Shaving Products?

Argo shaving stick; Razorock synthetic shaving brush; Italian Barber Tech II razor($5.99 at the moment); Black Beauty razor blades! Cheap and work great!
by oldjoe
Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:46 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: OneBlade Razor experience
Replies: 21
Views: 7743

Re: OneBlade Razor experience

OK, more on the One Blade Razor. I have been using it for awhile. Alternating with a Rockwell 6s and a Feather AS-D2. I really like the One Blade, but the Feather blades just seem to be so hit or miss, at least for me. I have mostly been using the Gem blades and they work fine for a long time. For m...
by oldjoe
Wed Apr 13, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: OneBlade Razor experience
Replies: 21
Views: 7743

Re: OneBlade Razor experience

Your experience with the one blade razor is not the same as mine. Possibly you have a superior shaving technique compared with mine? I have been wet shaving for 51 years. I have also tried every possible shaving method except for a straight razor. My definite favorite DE razor is the Feather AS-D2. ...