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12-02-2016, 03:14 AM #1Senior Member
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+1, I use Mystic Water, almost every day, though. Much lovelier scents!
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12-03-2016, 06:22 AM #2Jack of all, master of none
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I like it, had some great reminders in there to keep us all on the straight & narrow
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12-03-2016, 12:52 PM #3The Assyrian
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Jimmy,
A good piece. Thank you.
No, I don't wash my brushes either. Mine receive a thorough rinsing after use and let dry with the knot down. These days I mainly bowl lather and then go to the face, spending ample time lathering — lathering is the most enjoyable part of the shave, is what I say.
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12-03-2016, 11:03 PM #4Senior Member
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Thanks for the post, lots to mull over.
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12-03-2016, 11:32 PM #5Senior Member
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Copy of the Simpson's brush care instructions.
They specify that it is heavy circular motions that are a problem - i.e. splaying is not good for the brush when either loading or lathering.
My father was an engineer. He used to tell me that sharpening a straight razor is like trying to build a ladder to the moon out of a roll of aluminum foil.
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12-04-2016, 12:35 AM #6Senior Member
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I have been using a circular motion on all of my brushes for years, and years. So far so good. I'd wager if I started a poll the vast majority of shavers on this, or any shaving forum, would do likewise. I still think it is a CYA deal with Simpson. I will say though, from my experience with them, with the current outfit, they damn sure do have great customer support/service.
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12-04-2016, 06:16 AM #7Senior Member
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It mentions, "Leathering directly on the face" under ways to damage your brush. Glad I have never "leathered" my face before! Great share though lots of good info, I believe for like the first month I would wash my brush with shampoo and after that I kept smelling it to see if it was getting an odor or anything odd going on and never did and after 14 months still ship shape. I rinse it really well, wring it really well and flick it well and store it.
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12-11-2016, 10:57 PM #8
Those circular motions are really bad. That's why all the soap containers are rectangular....
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12-12-2016, 04:58 PM #9Senior Member
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I wash my favorite 3-4 every couple months with shampoo, in the palm after a 10-15-minute soak in white vinegar.
Vinegar really gets the soap out. My bride swears by it and uses it in the rinse to keep her washing machine clean. The tub is immaculately clean and soap free.
Here is pic of a rinse from some Firehose strops I was soaking and washing in Borax. I was surprised at the column of soap suds that the vinegar caused, after adding a cup to a 5-gallon bucket.
Been soaking my brushes for years without any ill effects. It does make a difference in performance.
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