I've only been straight shaving for about 2 months now, but I already know im not turning back to the Mach 3 ever again. Anyways, for my birthday this year my parents told me to pick out what i wanted. After reading numerous positive reviews of Shavemacs, I decided to go with the 177 model.
177
I chose all the same specifications, but asked for the handle in Tortoise Imitation. It came out beautiful looking
23mm Knot
56mm Loft
Silvertip grade (decided against the D01, just seemed a bit pricey...and i was ready for something soft after a month of the scratchy tweezerman).
Right out of the box...
Post Bloom
The brush feels great on my face, but I did have a bit of difficulty getting a decent lather using it the first time. I lathered up using Truefitt&Hill cream, and tried some Tabac. Seemed to take a bit longer to get the brush loaded. Is there a bit of a break in period with this, or is it just because this is a larger brush than i have been using? (been using the tweezerman up until today).
Anyways, hope you enjoy the pictures...i really like the tortoise imitation over the ivory handle
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09-01-2009, 06:58 PM #1
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Long time lurker, first time poster...check out my new brush!
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09-01-2009, 08:00 PM #2
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Its a beauty. Congratulations and enjoy it.
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09-01-2009, 08:02 PM #3
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Beautiful. Always a pleasure to welcome another fine Kentuckian to B&B.
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09-01-2009, 08:06 PM #5
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Nice! Welcome to the madness! You're gonna love it here.
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09-01-2009, 08:08 PM #6
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A very fine choice of brush! congratulations.
You will need to use much more product to get a great lather compared to your old brush.
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09-01-2009, 09:11 PM #7
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Thanks for the welcome everyone, glad you like the brush.
So its that cut and dry? Just use more product than im used to using? Some people over at srp suggested shampooing and conditioning the brush so i gave that a shot. We will see how it goes tomorrow.
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09-01-2009, 09:18 PM #8
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Yep start with a level teaspoon of cream and adjust from there.
Originally Posted by shorynot
The dip and twist is also an option, open tub, dip brush in,twist, remove and make lather.
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09-01-2009, 09:30 PM #9
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Hello Sir, welcome to the B&B!
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09-01-2009, 09:36 PM #10
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Congrats on the brush, it is definitely a looker! Welcome to B&B!
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09-01-2009, 09:38 PM #11
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Welcome to the family
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09-01-2009, 09:52 PM #12
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Welcome, and excellent choice! Shavemacs are by far my favorite brushes
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09-01-2009, 11:08 PM #13
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Welcome to B&B and grats on the new brush!
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09-01-2009, 11:09 PM #14
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Only one thing to say. Welcome to B&B! nice brush!
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Welcome to B&B. That is one nice brush. Enjoy it!
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welcome aboard - thats some brush to start with!
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09-02-2009, 12:47 AM #17
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I actually had the cheap walmart brush to start with, then the tweezerman. So this one is should last me a while. I shampooed it and conditioned it to see if it will give me some better lather tomorrow. So well see what happens Originally Posted by mdunn
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09-02-2009, 12:51 AM #18
I used more product..... and it worked!
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Welcome to B&b and nice brush.
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09-02-2009, 02:59 AM #19
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Excellent brush choice! That's quite a step up from the Tweezerman.
+1 Originally Posted by Jim
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09-02-2009, 10:27 AM #20
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I still get the feeling ill go back to my tweezerman now and then. Sometimes its nice to get that prickly scrub to wake yourself up in the morning Originally Posted by SlagleRock
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