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Murray, the reason I bought this brush is because it is similar to my Chubby 3, super badger, 2 band brush. I shaved with it this morning and I would say it held more water than the Chubby, I shook it out 8 times and whipped up a large volume of lather. It is a stiff brush and does not splay easily ...

Murray, this is my first synthetic brush. For the last 21 years, I have used a Simpson Chubby 3, Super Badger brush daily. It is a two banded brush and I love it!. I decided to try a synthetic brush and wanted it to be similar to my Chubby. This synthetic brush I bought fits the bill. Yes, it does ...

Has anyone tried the Dcosmetics 30mm, G7, Peking Opera synthetic brush? I just bought one and find that it has good backbone and feels like a two banded, silver tip, badger having brush. Shaving soaps lather up quickly and provides a comfortable shave. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804248117260 ...

I am thinking of trying a synthetic brush, after using badger brushes for more than 25 years. What is the difference between the two? Do they both lather equally well? What is a good brand of synthetic brush? Is Simpson's platinum a good synthetic brush?

Thanks,
Steve

Thanks Chris! They used to be quite good with great scents and excellent lather!

Steve

How are Mama Bear's shaving soaps after Sue Clark sold the business? Are the scents the same formulas? Do they lather just as good?

Steve

Has anyone tried the DSCosmetic ZO razor? It is supposed to be similar to the original 2011 Muhle R41 and is available on AliExpress. I bought one and it's all stainless steel. I selected the "Normal Stainless Handle", which looks like the R41 handle. I have never tried the original R41 but I own ...

Pauldog, I have never tried the 2011 version. How do you know it's a 2011 R41? I am always looking for a closer shave. I own the 2013 R41.

Steve

How old is your 2011 R41? How much have you used it. Is it the 3 piece model? How much would you charge me to buy it?

Steve

Pauldog, I am no expert on used razors but I would assume the 2011 R41 would be worth more with the head and handle, even as a collectors item. I saw one recently on Ebay for $200 but it was a new one in the box. I saw another for for $78 used with a few scratches. When you sell a used razor, does ...

If you have the 2011 version, it's worth some money. If you have the 2013 version, that's what I use. I use Astra SP blades. I get a very close shave and a very smooth shave all the time.

Steve

If you decided not to use the handle that came with your double edge safety razor, what did you buy to replace it?

Steve

Well it's starting to look like nobody knows what happened to Lee.

Steve

Is Lee's Razors gone? The website has been unavailable for a long time. Does anyone know what happened to Lee?

Steve

I did buy the R41 and I love it! I do get closer shaves with it vs. the Futur or the Futur clone. I am on day 3 and have not cut myself yet. I don't find it to be the "beast" that it is reputed to be. I'm getting the best shaves of my life! It works great with an Astra blade!

Steve

Hi Brutus, yes your reply is very helpful! I think I will try the R41. How do you like your Chinese Futur clone? I bought one and think it's excellent!

Steve

I have read that the Muhle R41 is very aggressive. Does anyone have an opinion as to whether it is more aggressive that the Merkur Futur set at its most aggressive setting? Which wold provide the closest shave?

Steve

Clive, it's not hard to hold onto while shaving as long as there is no soap on the handle. Ali Express has the best prices.

Steve

Tucker, you can order them through Ali Express https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100pcs- ... .54.CEYtWw

However, as i said I got Astra blades for less and i like them better.

Steve

I like my Ming Shi 2000S razor so much I decided to try one of the free Ming Shi blades that came with it. After shaving with one for a week, my opinion is that it is an excellent blade! I got close, comfortable shaves every day with my Ming Shi 2000S set at 6, which is the most aggressive setting ...