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Semicolonbanks

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Hi everyone,

I've been shaving with a DE for about 2 years now. I've managed to keep myself from buying much stuff (I don't know how much longer that will last).

My current setup is:
Muhle R89
Muhle synthetic silvertip brush
Barrister & Mann Reserve Classic (only a sample, but definitely buying a tub)
Nivea sensitive aftershave balm

I've been trying multiple different blades, but haven't found much I like more than Astras.

I also have a couple of vintage straights (a Bengall and a Walker & Hall with "The Sydney" etched into the blade) that my grandmother used to own as she was a hairdresser, and then went on to teach it at TAFE. I have plans to get those cleaned up and honed in the near future.

Cheers
 
Welcome @Semicolonbanks !

We can certainly help you acquaire more kit here :)

Those straights you have sound great. I have a straight, stop and hair clippers from my father in law's grandfather - a barber in Penrith. Nice to have
 
Mark1966 said:
Welcome @Semicolonbanks !

We can certainly help you acquaire more kit here :)

Those straights you have sound great. I have a straight, stop and hair clippers from my father in law's grandfather - a barber in Penrith. Nice to have
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Thanks :)

The only thing that's stopped me from acquiring more kit so far is the fact that I am not on a particularly high salary.

There were a few other cool finds at her house. There was an old pair of Dovo scissors (which I gave to my best mate who is also my barber), and there was a rolls razor which I'm not sure where it ended up (not to mention the 20 odd bottles of old port and other grog in the linen cupboard).
 
Welcome @Semicolonbanks, now how can we start your RAD (razor acquisition disorder)?
B&M soaps are the go to for me and easily obtained locally. Aussie soaps are fantastic and on par.
 
RustyBlade said:
Welcome @Semicolonbanks, now how can we start your RAD (razor acquisition disorder)?
B&M soaps are the go to for me and easily obtained locally. Aussie soaps are fantastic and on par.
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Thanks :)

I'm more likely to be buying more soaps at this point than razors, but I'm sure that will change.

I just tried my sample of B&M Lavanille last night and really enjoyed it. I wasn't too sure I'd like it based on the scent from the tub, but when I started lathering it had me.
 
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