August 2020 SHAVING Acquisitions Thread

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Unbearably grizzly thought
 
Gargravarr said:
Seems my phone camera picks up every blemish and highlights it. It really doesn't look that bad. The scent isn't really my thing, but I might yet grow into it...

The Castle Forbes smells just like WFTW Lavende, let's hope it doesn't dry out my skin.
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If you are not into the Waves I would be up for either an exchange or purchase. What do you make of the scent of the C&F Lavender. I also have this and find it to be really strong. Too much for my liking. Good tip on the Lavande. I'll know to steer clear of this.
 
Rabid Badger said:
If you are not into the Waves I would be up for either an exchange or purchase. What do you make of the scent of the C&F Lavender. I also have this and find it to be really strong. Too much for my liking. Good tip on the Lavande. I'll know to steer clear of this.
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I'd be happy to do an exchange/sell on the Waves if you'd like it. One way or another, I'm not going to keep it. I did briefly lather it up with a fresh brush just to be sure, but otherwise it's all there. The Castle Forbes is a bit strong, but I can live with that. I think it's a better soap than WFTW performance-wise. I obviously overloaded it this first time, as I ended up with about half a bucket full of lather. I could have washed the dogs with it... 😏
 
Gargravarr said:
I'd be happy to do an exchange/sell on the Waves if you'd like it. One way or another, I'm not going to keep it. I did briefly lather it up with a fresh brush just to be sure, but otherwise it's all there. The Castle Forbes is a bit strong, but I can live with that. I think it's a better soap than WFTW performance-wise. I obviously overloaded it this first time, as I ended up with about half a bucket full of lather. I could have washed the dogs with it... 😏
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I concur, the Castle Forbes is stronger and offers better cushion, slickness, and after shave nourishment. It's not that the WFTW is bad but that CF is better.
 
bernie01 said:
Yep! I just opened an account at Maggard Razors, so will send him a gift from there in the near future.
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Here's Leonard with the Yaqi 'Sagrada Familia' brush I sent (from West Coast Shaving actually). Reading his posts, he seemed like the guy that has everything, so took a punt.
"What a pleasant surprise... thanks Bernie. I love Yaqi brushes and this one is just my style! "
 
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New synthetic from AP Shave Co
I think it’s called 2BED
I will retire my RazoRock Plissoft.

Ordered 23 July, shipped by Asendia
 
MadFlava81 said:
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New synthetic from AP Shave Co
I think it’s called 2BED
I will retire my RazoRock Plissoft.

Ordered 23 July, shipped by Asendia
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Looks really good, and you feel the performance is at another level compared to the Plissoft?
 
My shitty day has been slightly recovered by the arrival of 1 out of 3 new Simmo's. Wanted to complete my collection with one of each grade of badger before they change completely to the new logo, which looks a bit cheap to me.

Chubby 1 in Super.

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SpeedyPC said:
What’s the new logo looks like???
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This is appearing on some brushes in their store, sorry for small pic:

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Assume that it's a printed logo instead of a sticker, it's just not to my taste and doesn't match my others. As a consultant, my favourite word is 'synergy' which is what I want in my set.
 
Mong. said:
This is appearing on some brushes in their store, sorry for small pic:

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Assume that it's a printed logo instead of a sticker, it's just not to my taste and doesn't match my others. As a consultant, my favourite word is 'synergy' which is what I want in my set.
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That bloody stupid printed logo won’t last much longer on any Simpsons brushes, bloody waste of ink or paint.

I strongly prefer the new Semogue brushes the engraving idea, last for EVER!!
 
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