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Thanks much. I'm long overdue for a trip to San Francisco.
matei said:My turn to chime in on this thread...
I've been using a Sensor for the past 12 years. Prior to that I was using my father's old Gillette safety razor, which belonged to his father as well... It dated back to the '50s, and did a fine job.
I stopped using it when I went to basic training, as I was afraid that I'd lose it (and that I'd not have the time to luxuriate over a hot morning shave). I ended up using the aforementioned Excel, but I was never really thrilled with it.
My wife finally had enough, and yesterday she got me a Merkur safety razor. She also got me a proper badger brush to replace my "balding" boar-bristle brush.
Wow... what a difference both the Merkur and badger bristle brush make. I don't have to put a lot of pressure on the Merkur, I just let it do it's job, and I have a much smoother shave with less effort than I would have ever received with the Excel.
The badger bristle is totally different, it soaks up the lather and evenly distributes it. I already use a pre-shave oil and shaving soap from Neal's Yard, and I can finally appreciate how good they are thanks to the brush.
The Merkur itself is a lovely piece of kit, it is weighty and solidly constructed out of steel, with a nice Art Deco pattern on the handle.
I had tried my hand ages ago at a straight razor, however I had neither the time nor space to do it properly. However, I would highly recommend the Merkur safety razor to anyone looking to get a better shave - with a classic twist.
tortswon said:Gillette Diplomat
Rooney 3/1
Castle Forbes pre
Castle Forbes lime cream
Thayer's with hazel
Castle Forbes lime after shave
Tangy start to a tough day in Court. Three passes and clean up. Best, Sam