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  1. 03-28-2010, 09:50 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lopaka View Post
    Bro, that is sweet!! The last time I was in at Andrews (in D.C.), a friend pointed me to "The Art of Shaving" and I've now started to use a brush. Next will be a straight razor.

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    Very nice!!!

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    Damn that's sick!!! Super awesome job. I've been straight edge shaving for a couple years now too! Nothing like it in the world. I got a buddy in Idaho who does a great job honing if anyone needs.....



    How do you "restore" a brush? If I ever find one in a antique shop...


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    What's CA?

    I wear a beard and like it. I'd have to shave twice a day.


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    Quote Originally Posted by mrtr33 View Post
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    I wear a beard and like it. I'd have to shave twice a day.
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    Gotta admit i really like the look of the brushes and fine work into them.... however on a further note I also have to admit that I just cannot fathom trying to shave with a straight razor. Man! The thoughts of blood, artery, spurt, murder and decapatation come to mind. Guess I have watched the barbershop / lumberjack episode on Monty Python's Flying Circus too many times... Ahem, I just cant comprehend the possibility of trying to do that without seriously causing bodily harm to myself... GULP!!! LOL.
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    Oh I haven't actually gotten the talent of straight shaving down yet. I mainly use an old double edge. As far as how you restore brushes, I reknot them, sand out all the scratches I can, polish them, repaint the letters if possible. It is pretty darn cool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrtr33 View Post
    I wear a beard and like it. I'd have to shave twice a day.
    I'm with you on this.
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    Nice work. Very nice.

    Use a Market Basket brand 5 blade myself. A national brand rip-off but works well and I don't cut myself.
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