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Veleiro Shaving Cream + L'Occitane Cade Shaving Soap + 5 drops of glycerin
Semogue 2000 Boar Brush
Boker «King Cutter» Straight Razor
Old Spice After Shave Splash
444 After Shave Balm
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TOBS Avocado Shaving Cream + MWF Shaving Soap + 5 drops of glycerin
Semogue 2000 Boar Brush
Wade & Butcher «Celebrated Hollow Ground» Straight Razor
Brut After Shave Splash
444 After Shave Balm
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The 2000 has a long but dense loft (60+ mm). It will maintain a great backbone, not as great as the LE 09, but close enough.
As for the breaking-in period, I honestly can't remember, I have this...

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet Fat Shaving Soap + Goldex Shaving Cream +
5 drops of glycerin
Semogue 2000 Boar Brush
Filarmonica Especial Para Barbas Duras Straight Razor Azzaro After Shave Splash...