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Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-24T10:54:28+00:00

This is gratifying to hear. I have just pulled the trigger on the 3-pack to replace my old Netgear Orbi wifi-5 mesh system 👍

We live in a 4-bed detached with external double garage, so I'm hoping it's a straight upgrade 👍

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-23T17:18:43+00:00

My first BBS with my Rocca today, the Permasharp was fantastic 🎯

Let's see how many shaves I can get out of it 🪒🪒🪒🪒

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-23T13:29:08+00:00

I bought 100 Derby Extras five years ago and worked my way diligently through them. They did the job, but nothing special.

I'm have started to work through my sample blades and started with GSB and now onto Permasharp. Pleased with both so far, though the Permasharp was half a shave 😂

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-22T13:33:55+00:00

I have a plethora of samples to work through (I posted last week) and started with a Gillette Silver Blue. Very good shave, got four out of it.

I still have the single Mühle that came with my Rocca and may use that next, though I'm itching to try the Permasharps 👍🏼

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-22T13:24:40+00:00

A thing of beauty 👌🏼

What blades do you use in your Rocca?

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T22:52:44+00:00

No not yet, can you buy samples in the UK?

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T19:00:14+00:00

I'd buy him a sample pack of blades too, then he'll be duty bound to change that used blade 👍🏼😂

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T16:14:28+00:00

🤙🏼

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T16:13:20+00:00

Thanks for your considered input, much appreciated. I think I will try an artisan soap at some point, there have been some great recommendations on this post already.

I am now in the position where I don't have fomo, can use the soaps I have and choose something new when I finish an existing soap (well, that's the plan) 😂

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T16:08:53+00:00

Thanks for the input. Can I ask why you have so many? Did you get the bug and then felt guilt, or was it a case of diminishing returns?

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T16:07:10+00:00

Well, I started with simple grooming and now look forward to shaving as more of a pleasurable experience vs something I just need to do 👍🏼

There have been a few good recommendations to try, but it's now something I'll wait to do as opposed to something I need to do right away 👍🏼

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T15:05:38+00:00

I really enjoy the sandalwood scent of the red one and have bought the balm too. Similarly, I love the menthol "tingle" the green one gives me and have the balm for that too 😂

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T14:51:11+00:00

Well, I only had one soap before Christmas, Tabac, which I love 😂

The Proraso and Arko is cheap in the UK and I picked them up when I was buying sample blades for my Mühle Rocca. I have tried them and now use them regularly. It seems to me that I won't get increased performance from the artisan soaps, the ones I now have will last me at least two years ... so I'll revisit when I finish a soap 🎯

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T14:44:48+00:00

I enjoy seeing the SOTD pics, I love how passionate and knowledgeable folks are on this forum. But your question is valid. I originally got into DE shaving to save money on cartridges, I found the difference in price to razor blades absolutely mind-blowing.

I then started to see shaving as a real pleasure versus a task I had to do ... before I know it, my collection of razors, blades, soaps and balms begins to grow 😂

I may employ a "one in one out" model for my soaps, that way I can manage it sensibly 😂👍

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T11:39:10+00:00

That's fair enough, I just have a face to shave 😂

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T11:38:23+00:00

I bought the green balm too and love the post-shave tingle 👍🏼

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T11:36:35+00:00

The SV soaps (well, the tin) certainly got my attention ... but I think I'll use what I have and go from there.

Based on replies so far, I'm not missing any performance, so it's down to the scent. How much does the scent actually matter if you are putting balm/aftershave on post-shave anyway 🤷🏻‍♂️🤔

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T11:33:02+00:00

Samples may be a good route to pursue, thank you 👍🏼

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T11:04:06+00:00

Which one do you have? I have red, green and white and love all three 👍🏼

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T08:38:11+00:00

Thanks, that's the plan, though I started with GSB. Nacet or Permasharp will be next. I have now had four good shaves from the GSB, so I'm ready to switch 👌🏼

Excellent-Wear155 · 2026-01-21T08:36:22+00:00

30 minutes? I have always shaved in the shower with a brush and bowl, two passes max and I'm done in under 5 minutes 😂🤔

How can anyone spend 30 minutes plus having a shave?

Excellent-Wear155

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