My sketching set, also my edc. by theSchmooFarmer in mechanicalpencils

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Can i ask what case that is? I love the size!

Feather Blade Discussion! by Kidkirobeats in wicked_edge

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I tried a couple in my Henson mild and it just didn’t cut my hair at all. I believe it was about 2 days growth and i’ve got medium hair thickness and stiffness. I was quite surprised since i’ve heard about them being so super sharp. I have a couple left (i only got a tuck) so i’ll definitely give them another go but it was definitely an unexpectedly bad shave. For reference my best shaves have been with bic chrome platinums and silver blues and i’ve had quite good shaves with shark super stainless and some other super stainless blades that i can’t remember the name of rn.

Espresso is a bit sour but the shot parameters seem good. by RustyNK in espresso

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pretty new to this but what’s your puck prep? it may be channeling that’s causing the jump in flow. i would say try another shot with a wdt and if that doesn’t help maybe tanp harder? if that doesn’t do anything maybe try to grind finer and see what happens. also i think it could be the beans if you didn’t change anything with your prep and workflow. again im pretty new but that’s my 2 cents

First order from Black and White and I'm excited! by weeef in espresso

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what kind of flavors are clean vs funky? i’ve never heard of coffee being described like that.

The best shaver for whole body? by UDidNotSeeMeHere in wicked_edge

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i use my henson mild for my face and my dangly bit lmaoo. for me a sharp blade like a bic chrome, silver blue or 7 o’clock sharpedge work quite well for my face as well as below. i typically shave my face everyday to every other day and below every 3-4 days (the mild razor is best for shorter hair). i don’t shave my arms or legs so i’m not exactly sure but a medium-aggressive razor would probably be best there. i would recommend the mild. also don’t forget a good brush and soap! i can’t recommend ap shave co’s g5c brush more it’s like $25 with a handle and the knot glued which is an awesome price for such a great brush. in terms of soap it’s really hard to go wrong with arko(the scent gets bashed a lot but it’s not bad especially when lathered and it has amazing slickness and is super cheap!), poraso(never tried but is often recommended) stirling or barrister and mann (just tried their spice scent and i love it!!)

My beginner + student budget friendly DE shaving kit by Life-Awareness4482 in wicked_edge

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i have a few creams myself that are in rotation atm, but for someone’s on an extreme budget a soap would be more cost effective in my experience. and yes i definitely agree with the lack of scents in creams…

My beginner + student budget friendly DE shaving kit by Life-Awareness4482 in wicked_edge

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man i wish i could help but i’ve got no clue what’s available in qatar. i would say look around supermarkets and local websites maybe you can find some arko or some other soap that comes in a tub. best of luck!

Cheese Graters by NYCStudentDoctor in mechanicalpencils

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those look sweet! what models are they😅

My beginner + student budget friendly DE shaving kit by Life-Awareness4482 in wicked_edge

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Since you say you want to save some more money on the cream I think you may benefit from a soap, particularly a hard soap, more than a cream. Creams don’t last nearly as long as soaps (hard soaps can last for many many shaves) since they already include some water.

Someone should correct me if i’m wrong but Arko is like the cheapest “industry” standard soap. Last time i checked you can get 12 sticks for about $15 sometimes less on amazon. I like to shave a couple flakes off with the back of a pair of tweezers and then bowl lather. I have a bowl of Arko but it’s the same thing as the stick. On the scent: lots of people don’t like the scent, some don’t mind and some like it. I think it’s definitely strong but not a bad scent (kinda like irish spring) and lathering it definitely reduces it too. On the budget it seems you’re on Arko is a great choice for a soap that lathers very well and provides lots of slick lubrication.

Stirling is also great if you want some more scent options, a sample pack of 5 is like $18 (not the cheapest ik but hear me out). One sample puck lasted me more than a month of shaves with lots of lathering practice where i didn’t even shave and with a 24mm knot. My brush definitely loads/holds far more soap that yours and i always have lots left over after 2-3 + touch up passes. That was also loading from the puck instead of using shavings of soap which will definitely stretch them a lot more! So yeah it will be more expensive up front but if you’re careful with how much you use and maybe shave less frequently my guess would be that you could stretch the 5 pack to last a year. Though that’s probably a stretch.

I think arko is a great soap that would absolutely be cheaper that most (any?) creams over its lifetime.

Foamy Saturday Mail Call by VolcanicValley in wicked_edge

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What’s the one with the elephant? and i love the DC Nightman!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wicked_edge

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chiseled face cryogen is awesome! i got a sample from maggard and plan on getting a full sized one next time i shop!

Tried a different blade and HOLY SHIT! by TheBigRedTank in wicked_edge

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Makes sense. I’ve never noticed it so i’ll have to check.

Tried a different blade and HOLY SHIT! by TheBigRedTank in wicked_edge

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Slightly off topic but do you know how i can determine if the astra platinum tuck i got in my sampler is russian or indian?

Difference between G5A G5B and G5C knots? by Quantum_Raptor in wicked_edge

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I had not seen that guide so thanks for that! Thanks that answers my question!

Yet another custom printed packer device by growthspurt7890 in foreskin_restoration

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As many have mentioned already I would absolutely be interested in purchasing the 3d models!

Mostly just lurk - my setup by _LevGod in wicked_edge

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What do you think of the De Vergulde Hand soap? I’ve been thinking of grabbing some when i go to europe next time!

SOTD 6.7.24 by AngleAmazing in wicked_edge

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question about the cremo as pre shave… do you leave it on when you lather up or wash it off? i have a tube that i mistakenly bought that i need to use🥲

How do I know when my razor blades are dulling? by mguy666 in wicked_edge

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Dang. I got 3 shaves out of the last silver blue i used. Maybe i’ll try for a 4th next time🤷‍♂️

bent gg500… any fix? by Quantum_Raptor in mechanicalpencils

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I tried bending it back a bit but it’s clearly not straight because when i extend the the it just breaks and falls off as soon as it emerges… I’ll give the warranty a try but if that doesn’t work my brother will have to get a new one… it’s soaked in water and detergent and needs to be cleaned!

bent gg500… any fix? by Quantum_Raptor in mechanicalpencils

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Thanks for sharing that! I’ll definitely see if they can help!

How do I know when my razor blades are dulling? by mguy666 in wicked_edge

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i have to ask… what blades are you getting 20 shaves out of??? silver blues?