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    • • September 10, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 • • Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1956 Ball End Tech DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A • • Blade: Personna - Gem Platinum Diamond Glide Double Edge Blades • • Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress -...
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Soaps.
    Started a NEW Sample Tin today. Razor Emporium - 2026 Meetup - Limited Edition - Shave Soap Sample - Made in U.S.A. Another GREAT House Soap from Razor Empouium, just a tad bit not as Good as CKp-6 by PAA, but still Very Very Very Good Soap.
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    What is it you do not like about CK-6? I find Razor Emporium's Hose Soap Vegan is very similar to CK-6. If I blind tested both CK-6 Lather UP Much Faster. Both Product don't take much product to make Super Lather.
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    First off I love the CK - 6 Base, need to order few more Scents. Anyone have favorite? I like Bay Rum, Citrus, Sandalwood, Barber shop, Talc, but open to suggestion of you favorites.
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Soaps.
    Al lused up, Razor Emporium - 2023 Meetup - Limited Edition - Shave Soap Sample - Made in U.S.A., but I have one meow sample size because I am clever. Highly recomend if you like PAA CK-6.
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    I am just sharing the opinion of 60 PLUS YEARS OF WET SHAVING. The BEST BARGAINS IMHO are Vintage Gillette Razor made in the Golden Years of Shaving. Before the invention of Throw-A-Way Plastic Razors. Paired with a Good Quality Blade, and...
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Soaps.
    Still using this Razor Emporium - 2023 Meetup - Limited Edition - Shave Soap Sample - Made in U.S.A, it is now called Nordic and is a Razor Emporium Vega Base Soap being sold today. Four Ounces $15.00. Now I going to make an observation about...
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    Have Septic Pencil on hand, Bandages, and Quick Clot...............M asybe a Unit of O Positive on Standby.:ROFLMAO:
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread HAGS what is all the hype..
    Noticed HAGS is available from Your Shaving in Spain, at $26.10 USD. Then looking at another $10.00 Postage to get it delivered. I am sort of intrigued with HAGS because of artwork. But honestly tend to gravitate toward Soap with price...
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread HAGS what is all the hype..
    THX
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread HAGS what is all the hype..
    I check eBay there is none at $22.00, and no other places, could be BigFoot bought its all.
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread HAGS what is all the hype..
    Maggards has sample, but I will follow your suggestion.
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread HAGS what is all the hype..
    Where?
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread HAGS what is all the hype..
    People think it special stuff from Far away from 🇺🇸🤧
  • DesertIguana
    I learn this from Marine Corp Boot Camp, many valuable lessons. Like not dieing, taking lives was my job, not loosing mine.
  • DesertIguana
    • September 2, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 • • Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1956 Ball End Tech DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A • • Blade: Personna - Gem Platinum Diamond Glide Double Edge Blades • • Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese...
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    I have seen containers at Razor Empourium, Art gets.🏆🏆🏆 Soap is apprently not tallow based, made in 🇬🇷 Anyone ever use I was curious why this $32.00/Can Soap is so pricy? I am all 👂👂
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    Post a video this week on u-tube, series is called myth busters. His message was how important Facebook Mapping is. He is his Drivers License to determine growth direction. Geo gets a 🏆
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Soaps.
    Way tooomany Soaps to choose from, or use just UNO.
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    [TR] [td] [td width="600px"] Enjoy 20% off until Mon Aug 31st, this deal won't last long so pick out something nice for yourself, you deserve it!
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Soaps.
    I like to joke Soap is Soap, when I was young and pinching penny’s. My Shave Soap was left over bar soap in coffee mug. Today I buy real Shaving Soaps, now the only problem is so many great soaps to choose from. Today I have good collection of...
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread -Vintage-Gillette-Razor-.
    Vintage Gillette - 1956 Ball End Tech DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A, GREAT Beard Removal Tool, works like pricy Razor if you have Technigue, Great Blade, and GREAT THINK MOIST LATHER...........
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Soaps.
    My Soap today was Razor Emporium - 2023 Meetup - Limited Edition - Soap Sample, I got at Arizona Wet Shave Meetup February 2023, at Razor Emporium Shop in Phoenix, Arizona. Like this Soap because you use so little, it is pretty easy to Lather...
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    • • August 26, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 • • Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1956 Ball End Tech DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A • • Blade: Personna - Gem Platinum Diamond Glide Double Edge Blades • • Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made -...
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    Several SOAPS that were more HYPE then Lather. I call them "I" did not like, don't make em bad, just not my favorites.
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Soaps.
    I like to joke Soap is Soap, when I was young and pinching penny’s. My Shave Soap was left over bar soap in coffee mug. Today I buy real Shaving Soaps, now the only problem is so many great soaps to choose from. Today I have good collection of...
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    My Grandmother was addicted to bingo. If there was bingo she would ride from death bed to play Bingo.
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Favorite razor.
    Tools are just tools, knew a guy who was wood carver, successful because his ART SOLD. Dirty little secret was lot of his work was done with different piece of broken Glass, and heavy leather gloves.
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Favorite razor.
    I call it the THE NO BULL TRUTH. You dont need a Wolfman to get a Good SHAVE, you need Skill, or Technique, Razor, Blade, Soap, or Cream, and LAST TECHNIQUE.
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Favorite razor.
    I have slo Super Razors costing hundred of dollars, I use most Gillette DE Vintages, 1933- 1962, only modern is a Goodfellas’ Smile Bayonetta DE Safety Razor. All deliver DFS, close to BBS because I OWN TECHNIQUE. I am like the hunter of 1700's...
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Soaps.
    IMHO Soaps, Creams, and Croaps are about the same. They make Lather, Lather Softens Whiskers, or Bears to be removed via Razor, next they provide a SMOOTH Surface for Razor to Slide over and Chop Off Beard or Wishers, last they leave skin...
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22.
    August 16, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1947 Super Speed No Notch DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A. Blade: Personna - Gem Platinum Diamond Glide Double Edge Blades. Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy...
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    Vintage Gillette - 1947 Super Speed No Notch DE Safety Razor. Works as good an anything 77 years younger, producing almost BBS SHAVE.
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread -Vintage-Gillette-Razor-.
    Vintage Gillette - 1933 New Long-Comb DE Safety Razor.
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    Vintage Gillette - 1947 Super Speed No Notch DE Safety Razor.
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    With a the POP UP BULLSH**, on B n BI would have assumed we would be at 1,500++++Members. Hate Popup.
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    Best Kept Secret..................REX Scratch n Dents.
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    If so I will shave a secret later.
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22.
    • August 4, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 • • Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1933 New Long-Comb DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A • • Blade: Shark Platinum - Double Edge Blades. • • Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic...
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread -The-Sunday-Shave-.
    • August 2, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 • • Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1933 New Long-Comb DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A • • Blade: Shark Platinum - Double Edge Blades. • • Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic...
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    Good News is you scored one, many who did also LUSTED FOR, were unlucky too late........Sold out too fast, like under 45 MINUTES. Shave miscalculated.
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    Price ? Who is paying shipping? PayPal? You send anywhere including ?
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22.
    I shave daily also, need no more dermatology problems.🎯💡
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread SOTD July 22 - August 22.
    August 1, 2026 • Shaved everyday in 2026 Razor: Vintage Gillette - 1933 New Long-Comb DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A.. Blade: Shark Platinum - Double Edge Blades Bowl: Lathered in AliExpress - Chinese Made - Navy Ceramic Lathering Bowl...
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread JULY 2026.
    Last USE in JULY 2026, $5.00 USD Brush, from OMEGA -10019, it is Very Good Brush.,
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    Vintage Gillette - 1933 New Long-Comb DE Safety Razor - Made in U.S.A
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Soaps.
    Strike Gold Shaving - George Washington, it was a FREE Sample I got at Arizona Wet Shave Meetup this past February at Razor Emporium Shop the Meetup venue. Love it because you use so little, it is easy to Lather, and it leaves my Face in...
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    Still using my 1933 Vintage OC Gillette. Can't see why anyone would spend MEGA BUCKS on Modern Razor, this Old Lady gives a DFS.
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Shave Lubricants.
    Noble Otter is not bad, had a sample of Firefighter or Fireman it also was very slick. I have found with trail & error, one of the biggest Lather killer is TOO MUCH WATER. Best advice is less Water is place to start, I use a shave bowl. I...
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    DesertIguana replied to the thread Soaps.
    Still using this, Strike Gold Shaving - Old Ironsides, it was a FREE Sample I got at Arizona Wet Shave Meetup this past February at Razor Emporium Shop the Meetup venue. Love it because you use so little, it is easy to Lather, and it leaves my...
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