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  1. Batou

    Questions about PAA Open Comb Bakelite Slant

    Well, this might be a possible explanation. The Open Comb Bakelite Slant is a copy of the vintage Fasan DE razor that was produced around 1930. And the blades produced at this time looked quite different than todays DE blades. And probably the distance of the two centering pins was not the same.
  2. Batou

    Questions about PAA Open Comb Bakelite Slant

    Recently I bought the Open Comb Bakelite Slant from Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements. I had quite a problem inserting the blade correctly because the distance of the centering pins is too close together and the blade is permanently deformed when you screw the razor together with a little force. In...
  3. Batou

    Soap vs Cream

    My favourite Proraso product is the blue shaving cream. Exceptionally good stuff. Can't help myself but I don't like the Proraso croaps.
  4. Batou

    Soap vs Cream

    Well, paper doesn't blush. I bought some time ago the green cream in a tube and the "equivalent" soap from their green line and there was a very clear difference between those two products performancewise. And guess, which one was better? I still use the cream, which is a good one but the soap...
  5. Batou

    Soap vs Cream

    I prefer creams because the most important properties are skincare combined with a slick dense lather that produces excellent glide conditions. Scent is not important for me as long as it smells acceptable. I don't like perfume bombs. And shaving cream has to be in a tube, not in a tin or a jar...
  6. Batou

    Blade Review Spreadsheet

    Yes, this is really interesting because the Gillette 7 O'Clock sharp edge is one of the (very) few blades that gives me a good shaving result. Amusingly the product name contains the phrase "sharp edge". OT: But nowadays I use a DE razor only if there is a lack of time. I switched to straight...
  7. Batou

    Blade Review Spreadsheet

    There is one interesting thing I noticed. The feeling during shaving does not always correlate with the result of the shave. For example, if I use the Derby Extra blade with my Fatip Grande, it feels quite scratchy and not so comfortable while shaving but I get a superb result concerning...
  8. Batou

    Pimp up your After Shave

    Well, I have no exact receipes that I could publish. The most important (obvious) advice is, that you can always add some more incredients of your choice but not the opposite way. If you are unsure it is recommendable to decant a small amount of your After Shave in a separate bottle before you...
  9. Batou

    Best Deodorants

    If you are looking for something without "bad incredients" I highly recommend trying the Speick Men deodorant stick. For me it works pretty well. And from my personal experience it's better than the deodorants (stick & roll-on) from the Speick Men Active Series.
  10. Batou

    Pimp up your After Shave

    I've read that some gents in this forum are mixing After Shaves with different scents to achieve new and improved fragrances. Some others tried to create their own After Shave lotions from scratch. My approach is somewhat different. I like to upgrade readily available After Shave lotions or...
  11. Batou

    Looking for aftershave balm

    Pure Aloe Vera gel doesn't include any emollients. If your skin tends to dry out, you might not be happy with this.
  12. Batou

    Looking for aftershave balm

    I have made good experiences with some after sun products with high Aloe Vera content. There are some other good moisturizing and skin soothing things in the mixture, like D-Panthenol, Glycerine etc. Maybe you should give this a try. You can use it after applying some after shave splash too...
  13. Batou

    Opinions about Epsilon Horse Brush w. 27mm knot & 50mm loft

    Tips like a silvertip? Really? How is the tail to mane hair ratio?
  14. Batou

    Astra Superior Stainless

    For my personal experience, the Astra Superior Stainless works best in combination with more aggressive razors. This blade is my first choice for my Fatip Grande or my MÜHLE R41
  15. Batou

    Opinions about Epsilon Horse Brush w. 27mm knot & 50mm loft

    It would be interesting to hear your opinion about the product of your choice. Meanwhile my Zenith is my number one favorite (100% mane hair). This brush is really amazing. If I had to give away all my brushes except one, this brush would be definitely the one to keep forever. And I have tried...
  16. Batou

    Handwashing with proper soap (bars not pump bottles!) - A dying trend?

    It's all about making money. A mixture of cheap tensides with some nice looking colorants and some low cost perfume ingredients can be produced much easier and way cheaper than a classic bar of high quality soap. And such a bottle of tensid mixture doesn't last as long as a soap bar. That's it...
  17. Batou

    Opinions about Epsilon Horse Brush w. 27mm knot & 50mm loft

    Many thanks for your recommendation. I'm really happy with my Zenith horse shaving brush. A really good choice.
  18. Batou

    Opinions about Epsilon Horse Brush w. 27mm knot & 50mm loft

    Well, now I bought a Zenith 506N XS. What a big difference! I really love this brush. It has really soft tips and a very dense knot. Just everything as I like.
  19. Batou

    Lapping film

    Moist paper is too soft. I know there are some People recommending this but I don't because of the results you describe. I tried different things and I found a thin layer of solid rubber (not rubber foam) most usable. It provides the right amount of flexibility for the given pressure and allows...
  20. Batou

    Chromium oxide strop paste

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron(III)_oxide#Polishing
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