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- Friday April 3, 2015
- Location
- Glasgow
Thank you for the compliment. I've always admired Brad's Arley brush and when I had the opportunity to get one with his super gel tipped Manchurian I jumped all over it.
Some great reflections going on in this wonderful pictureSaponificio Varesino Cosmo
Cobra Classic
Brad Sears "Arley" 30mm Manchurian
Saponificio Varesino Cosmo Balm
Without doubt the most gel tipped Manchurian I've ever experienced!
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Some great reflections going on in this wonderful picture
A superb set up Rob.
Is the Manchurian softer than the Silvertip?
I would be interested in your thoughts.
You know that if you have lost the love on a certain SV then get in touch....
EDIT: Great track @Blackmass and thanks for sharing.
Good Morning PaulView attachment 26643 SOTD Wednesday 5th July
Prep....Shower ~ Lavender & Olive oil soap
Razor....Blackland ~Sabre SE
Blade....Pal Super Carbon
Soap....OSP ~Bay Rum
Brush....Brad Sears ~ Gonzo
Post....Thayers Rose petal ~ Jojoba Oil
Scent...Molecule 01~bond number 9 NY
My first shave with what is to me at any rate a beautiful razor, I fitted it out with a new Pal super carbon blade and after whipping the OSP BayRum into a slick creamy lather I set to work........I found the correct angle almost straight away and i found it was mild but very efficient and to be honest I was done in two passes but with lather still in my bowl I went for a third anyway leaving me real smooth...Blademonkey Smooth!
I really like this razor, the way it looks , feels and shaves but this is only the first shave so I can not fully evaluate it yet however I don't see this razor having any shortcomings and I'm looking forward to my next shave with it.
I finnished off with a splash of Thayers and a few drops of Jojoba oil as a moisturiser.
A body spray of M 01 with number 9 NY on my pulse points, smelling great.
Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday........
Or other more efficient razors. The Heavy Flat Top is after all just a Feather Weight in chrome clothing and not among the most efficient of the GEM/Ever Ready family. I'm not expecting MMOC or Shovelhead efficiency but I'd be very disappointed with an expensive if good looking Contour.Good Morning Paul
Virtually all the reviews/initial findings so far that I have read seem to be very positive, it would be nice to hear some comparisons with vintage SE razors especially regarding the level of aggression of the Sabre. I know you shave with and like the GEM Heavy Flat Top/G Bar what are your thoughts comparing it to that razor? I fully accept it is early days for comparisons.
Regards
Dick.