<![CDATA[Badger & Blade]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ en Wed, 22 May 2013 20:51:04 GMT vBulletin 60 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/images/styles/RoyalFlush/misc/rss.png <![CDATA[Badger & Blade]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/ <![CDATA[SpEe1113's Entry to the Hall of Fame]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347518-SpEe1113-s-Entry-to-the-Hall-of-Fame?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 20:34:23 GMT *Hall of Fame Entry* *What is your real name?* Spee *What are your nicknames/aliases?* Spee *Where do you live?* South Florida *What is your age (or) generation?* Early 1980s *What are you in the real world?* Working hard to earn everything that comes my way and focused on...
Hall of Fame Entry
What is your real name?
Spee
What are your nicknames/aliases?
Spee
Where do you live?
South Florida
What is your age (or) generation?
Early 1980s
What are you in the real world?
Working hard to earn everything that comes my way and focused on achieving as much as possible! Firm believer that hard work and a good work ethic always pays off.
What is your favorite shave setup?
Merkur 34C
Gillette blades
Silvertip Badger Brush
TAOS Sandalwood product all around
What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Cycling, watching all kinds of sports, occasional video games, playing fetch with my dog, landscaping and various DIY projects around the house
What else should the members of B&B know about you?
Happily married and focusing on improving my morning routine with a quality morning shave. All and any tips are greatly appreciated and warmly welcomed!
]]> Hall of Fame SpEe1113 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347518-SpEe1113-s-Entry-to-the-Hall-of-Fame Soldier Hacked to Death on the Streets of London http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347517-Soldier-Hacked-to-Death-on-the-Streets-of-London?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 20:30:41 GMT I'm speechless............


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22630303



Pete ]]> The Barber Shop saltypete http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347517-Soldier-Hacked-to-Death-on-the-Streets-of-London What to use and what to avoid? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347516-What-to-use-and-what-to-avoid?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 20:22:54 GMT Attachment 336295 (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=336295) IMG_0340.jpg
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]]> Safety Razor Blades Bish http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347516-What-to-use-and-what-to-avoid <![CDATA[2ruOteinviaggiO's Entry to the Hall of Fame]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347515-2ruOteinviaggiO-s-Entry-to-the-Hall-of-Fame?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 20:04:08 GMT *Hall of Fame Entry* *What is your real name?* Alessandro *What are your nicknames/aliases?* Joker *Where do you live?* Rome, Italy *What is your age (or) generation?* 1975 *What are you in the real world?* @@@@@@ *What is your favorite shave setup?* Proraso cream, Merkur...
Hall of Fame Entry
What is your real name?
Alessandro
What are your nicknames/aliases?
Joker
Where do you live?
Rome, Italy
What is your age (or) generation?
1975
What are you in the real world?
@@@@@@
What is your favorite shave setup?
Proraso cream, Merkur slant bar, Kent bk4 brush.
What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
Bike, running and travel
What else should the members of B&B know about you?
I'm married and father.
]]> Hall of Fame 2ruOteinviaggiO http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347515-2ruOteinviaggiO-s-Entry-to-the-Hall-of-Fame Oil or Oil-Free? Which is best? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347513-Oil-or-Oil-Free-Which-is-best?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:40:10 GMT So, let me first admit to being a skin care noob. But while reading many of these threads on B&B and elsewhere, there seems to be some conflict between those that like oil-free products like moisturisers and those that are adding oils to various products.

I find myself in the latter camp. I have used a pre-shave OIL since I started DE shaving. Recently I have added handmade soap so I won't strip away my natural oils, began using the OCM (oil cleansing method) and even a shampoo bar from Sterling (contains lots of oil).

My face seems to like the oil treatment.

So is oil good or is it bad? If it is good, why do some manufacturers advertise their product as "Oil Free"? Like it is a sulfate or parabens? ]]> LabGuy http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347513-Oil-or-Oil-Free-Which-is-best Hello from Glasgow Scotland. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347512-Hello-from-Glasgow-Scotland?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:37:11 GMT Just thought i'd say hello as i have just started to get into de and straight razor shaving , and i am so glad that i did , as it has made me look forward to rather than dread the art of shaving .:biggrin1: ]]> Bish http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347512-Hello-from-Glasgow-Scotland Had my first semi-real cigar! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347511-Had-my-first-semi-real-cigar!?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:28:44 GMT Well, I had my first semi-real cigar today. After having had some of the cheapo Cheyenne, today. whilst I was at rite-aid I picked up a package of Phillies Cheroots (the only ones they had apparently..) And boy was it different. Initially I noticed that it had a slightly sweet flavour around... Well, I had my first semi-real cigar today. After having had some of the cheapo Cheyenne, today. whilst I was at rite-aid I picked up a package of Phillies Cheroots (the only ones they had apparently..) And boy was it different.

Initially I noticed that it had a slightly sweet flavour around the wrapper. Then I lit it up, and after having first caught it on fire lol, I started to enjoy it. A bit more smoke than I was used to (smoked it in the bathroom because I didn't want to stand around looking like a dope outside, nor did I want to stink up the apartment too much..)

Overall pretty good. Different than the standard filtered variety.

One-thing I noticed, that I never had on the others was a faint burning of the mouth. Not too bad, but on the inside of the lip (not where it was contacting)... Perhaps it was just because it's not filtered?

After I was done I started to get slightly dizzy though lol... At first I thought it was because I was in the bathroom, so perhaps I got too much CO! But from my reading, apparently I sucked it down a bit fast! Not quite used to all the nicotine! Perhaps such is why you don't see too many Cigar chain-smokers lol....

All and all pretty decent! Now as I sit here writing this I can smell that cigar-odour... very different!


I have 4 more, so this will last me a few weeks lol...


The next time I get cigars however I may try something different. Any suggestions--cheap lol-- I figured that I may order some of those Euro Sticks or something else that FSS has. ]]> The Brown Leaf Gunney http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347511-Had-my-first-semi-real-cigar! FS: Mastro Livi Custom Damascus Straight Razor http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347510-FS-Mastro-Livi-Custom-Damascus-Straight-Razor?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:07:45 GMT Offered for your consideration, a *Mastro Livi Custom Damascus*Attachment 336288 (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=336288)**Attachment 336290 (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=336290)Attachment 336289... Offered for your consideration, a Mastro Livi Custom Damascus
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, 6/8ths, worked back, and Mammoth Ivory scales. This razor has been used, I am guessing only around a dozen times. I would consider it shave ready but your experience my dictate otherwise. The original box is included, any and all paperwork or other items are long lost. This is a very attractive custom and I am offering at what I believe is a bargain price... .$45 0 shipped worldwide
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]]> Shaving Mall - Buy/Sell/Trade VitosClassic http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347510-FS-Mastro-Livi-Custom-Damascus-Straight-Razor Which blade to go for? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347509-Which-blade-to-go-for?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:07:15 GMT I've been shaving with my EJ DE89 for about 3 months now. Got to try all my blades in my sampler ( Derby, Astra SP, Dorco st301 and precision super platinum).
My first blades used were the derby. Shaved with those for a few weeks to sharpen my technique with the same equipment and all. After that I went to Astra, then Dorco and finally these Precision blades.

Untill now, my favorite are the last blade I used, the precision blades. I like the astras and the dorcos but the precisions are the only blades which gave me a smooth, 3 pass shave without any irritation at all, not even on my neck which is a problematic area for me.

My problem here is finding these blades. They are suposedly made by israel personna and identical to the cristals. If this is true or not i do not know. Then I heard about the IP reds, supose to be similar but better. So I would probably want to buy a small pack and try those blades too.

Then comes another problem with all the blades out there. I ordered a small pack of 5 feathers to try them out, seeing as I've been shaving for awhile and feathers being so popular. Reading around the forum makes me want to try other blades, most notably the 7 o'clock yellows, blacks, super iridium, polsilver.

Basically i do not know what to do with my next blade purchase. Should I just try locating these precision blades and go with a 100 blade buy (this being the most economic option)? Or should I buy a few more small packs and try out a few more blades (the feathers, IP reds and the 7o'clock yellows are very appealing)?

Lastly, if i was to try some more blades, which one should be my priority and which blades should I try before buying a 100 pack?

There is just too much to try out! ]]> Safety Razor Blades sdriv3r http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347509-Which-blade-to-go-for <![CDATA[Most Aggressive Razor That's Not A Merkur Slant?]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347508-Most-Aggressive-Razor-That-s-Not-A-Merkur-Slant?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:06:03 GMT Title says it all guys. Title says it all guys. ]]> Double Edged Razors lurker4life http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347508-Most-Aggressive-Razor-That-s-Not-A-Merkur-Slant <![CDATA[Chaucer's Entry to the Hall of Fame]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347507-Chaucer-s-Entry-to-the-Hall-of-Fame?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:55:44 GMT *Hall of Fame Entry* *What is your real name?* Robert Wellen *What are your nicknames/aliases?* Bob *Where do you live?* Washington, D.C. *What is your age (or) generation?* Boomer--born in 1946 *What are you in the real world?* Husband, father, grandfather and tax lawyer *What...
Hall of Fame Entry
What is your real name?
Robert Wellen
What are your nicknames/aliases?
Bob
Where do you live?
Washington, D.C.
What is your age (or) generation?
Boomer--born in 1946
What are you in the real world?
Husband, father, grandfather and tax lawyer
What is your favorite shave setup?
-DE safety razors including Gillette New Type, Gen1 iKon OC, Muhle R89 and a venerable Tech.
-More brushes than I need, including M&F Blonds, Plisson HMW12, Simfix Manchu, Simpsons Duke2 Best and a Case for travel
-EJ Preshave
-EJ, T&H and NB cream, Kell's sticks
-Still looking for the perfect aftershave--T&H UC, NB, Thayers WH and Emulsion Myrsol are pretty good
What are your hobbies and favorite activities?
I enjoy reading, especially 19th Century English literature(Dickens most of all), and theater, especially Shakespeare. I sometimes like to go back further too. Hence my username.
I also enjoy listening to music, both live and via my stereo, and tweaking the stereo for better sound.
Other joys include comedy and Scotch whisky.
Finally, I really do get a kick out of my work.
What else should the members of B&B know about you?
I'm not sure what it is about this hobby (if it is one) that interests any of us. But it does interest me.
]]> Hall of Fame Chaucer http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347507-Chaucer-s-Entry-to-the-Hall-of-Fame My first badger brush! http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347506-My-first-badger-brush!?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:54:14 GMT Got my first badger brush in the mail just now - a Vulfix black badger with faux ivory handle http://www.fendrihan.com/vulfix-pure-black-badger-shaving-brush-faux-ivory-handle-p-1225.html). I was wondering what kind of prep I needed to get this brush ready for my shave. My other brush is boar... Got my first badger brush in the mail just now - a Vulfix black badger with faux ivory handle http://www.fendrihan.com/vulfix-pure...le-p-1225.html).

I was wondering what kind of prep I needed to get this brush ready for my shave. My other brush is boar hair, and as such I had to prep it such that it would lose its distinctive... aroma... Though this brush doesn't smell, I want to make sure I get a good shave out of it.

Thanks fior the advice! ]]> Tyrnagog http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347506-My-first-badger-brush! <![CDATA[Straight La Dressante Coticule and 2 Azuma Kamisori's]]> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347505-La-Dressante-Coticule-and-2-Azuma-Kamisori-s?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:27:11 GMT I feel like my wedding is causing me to sell all the things I like lol.

First up is a La Dressante Coticule: $115 Shipped (USPS 2-3 Day) and Insured. US only please (contact for international but it will probably cost a lot)

Measurements are 4.25"-3.25" by 1 7/8". Coticule is a little note than 1/2" thick. Slate is obviously not as thick.

The darker lines you can see in the pictures below are not cracks, it's actually some fountain pen ink that I accidentally sprayed (long embarrassing story) that sunk in. Doesn't affect anything and is non toxic. Will come out after some use. DMT Flat and ready to go.

Second are 2 Azuma Kamisori's: $95 each Shipped (USPS 2-3 Day) and Insured. US preferred, International add $13 (will take longer than 2-3 days)

#2 Sold.

Both razors are back from Glen (gssixgun) for honing and are scary sharp and shave ready.

See pictures for condition. They have scratches but no damage that affects anything.

PM with any questions. or to purchase Paypal only. Thank you!

*I will be out of town Thursday afternoon to Saturday. If they are not purchased tonight or tomorrow morning they will ship out Monday morning. Sorry for any inconvenience. ]]> Shaving Mall - Buy/Sell/Trade suits123 http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347505-La-Dressante-Coticule-and-2-Azuma-Kamisori-s Well.looks like I need a new car tranny. http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347504-Well-looks-like-I-need-a-new-car-tranny?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:19:37 GMT plz delete plz delete ]]> The Barber Shop smalltank http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347504-Well-looks-like-I-need-a-new-car-tranny Will 95% pure alcohol destroy my Slim Adjustable finish ? http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347502-Will-95-pure-alcohol-destroy-my-Slim-Adjustable-finish?goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 18:14:32 GMT Please fellas gimme your thoughts. Thank you beforehand. Note: No Barbicide/Marvicide/Scrubbing Bubbles available in Greece :( Please fellas gimme your thoughts.

Thank you beforehand.

Note: No Barbicide/Marvicide/Scrubbing Bubbles available in Greece :( ]]> General Shaving Discussion Kostas_Greece http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/347502-Will-95-pure-alcohol-destroy-my-Slim-Adjustable-finish