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    Razor: Thiers-Issard 69 Frameback, copper&horn scale
    Brush: New Forest Tubby 1
    Soap: Brooklyn to London
    AS: Dr.Harris Sandalwood

    Great shave with with this restored 69 by Rob and myself.



    Before N after.

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    Razor: Reynolds
    Prep: Proraso prep and during shave
    Soap: Proraso
    Brush: Bristle brush
    Post-shave: some witch hazel then Harris sandalwood

    Really nice second shave with this razor, got an amazingly close shave this morning and even managed to deal with my "problem spots"! Enjoying the shoulderless profile of this.
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    Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur #14
    Brush: Omega silvertip
    Soap: Geo F. Trumper Rose
    AS: Armani Aqua Di Gio
    EDT: Armani Aqua Di Gio

    Fantastic and smooth first shave with my newly arrived Henckels Friodur #14.

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    Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Vitos pre-post-shave cream
    SC: LaToja
    Brush: Plisson faux Ebony - European White - Size 12
    Strop: SRD Premium IV Bridle Leather - 50 fabric; 60 leather
    Razor: 6/8” Bengall
    Toner: Thayers “Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
    ASB: Nivea for Men “Revitalizing” Double Action
    EDT: Mavive Spa - Classic Collection - Monotheme “Aqua Marina”

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    Quote Originally Posted by MrMagnus View Post
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    I sort of like the 'before' shot, with the patination on the blade. It's done now and my opinion doesn't matter, but that would have looked cool polishing the frame and leaving the blade patinated.

    Lovely razor though, very nice...
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    Quote Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider View Post
    I sort of like the 'before' shot, with the patination on the blade. It's done now and my opinion doesn't matter, but that would have looked cool polishing the frame and leaving the blade patinated.

    Lovely razor though, very nice...
    The blade had active rust and pitting. im not leaving that. a patina will be built again after some use.
    //Magnus


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    Quote Originally Posted by MrMagnus View Post
    The blade had active rust and pitting. im not leaving that. a patina will be built again after some use.
    Oh well of course. It looks very lovely as it is.
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