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  • LesC
    LesC reacted to brit's post in the thread What DE razor did you shave with today? with Upvote Upvote.
    #58
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    LesC reacted to TommyCarioca's post in the thread BOTD October 2026 with Upvote Upvote.
    Paladin 28mm, Lotus Sent from my SM-S938U using Tapatalk
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    LesC replied to the thread La Faulx.
    Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with Old Spice, soap on a rope. Brush; Rudy Vey, “Vermillion Eagle” stabilised Padauk timber handle, clear coat finish with a 25mm Muhle STF ++ Synthetic fibre knot at Rudy’s loft setting. Soap; Old Spice, soap...
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    LesC reacted to GAW9576's post in the thread SE and Injector SOTD with Upvote Upvote.
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    LesC reacted to brit's post in the thread -Vintage-Gillette-Razor- with Upvote Upvote.
    1930's #8 New Cambridge
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    LesC reacted to ChiefShaver's post in the thread The Haul with Upvote Upvote.
    Hi Friends, I think I’ve lost a little bit of self-control. Just a „tiny bit“ :ROFLMAO: Greetings Thorsten
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    LesC reacted to RudyVey's post in the thread August 2026 with Upvote Upvote.
    SV Bog Oak
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    LesC reacted to RudyVey's post in the thread August 2026 with Upvote Upvote.
    RV Shaving B&B Group Buy 2016
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    LesC reacted to RudyVey's post in the thread August 2026 with Upvote Upvote.
    My biggest brush Shavemac Three band silvertip
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    LesC reacted to GlazedBoker's post in the thread SE and Injector SOTD with Upvote Upvote.
    The Brass General. This razor just has an aura abut it that I can’t put int words. It’s big, heavy, wide and almost looks outclassed when one compares it to the more modern, sleek, light and slightly futuristic looks of todays SE razors but, the...
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    LesC reacted to Wal59's post in the thread Antique Store Finds with Upvote Upvote.
    From an antique shop on Mt Tamborine some years ago. The
  • LesC
    LesC reacted to brit's post in the thread SOTD September 24 - October 24 with Upvote Upvote.
    Monday New LC Peerless Pre De Provence Floid
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    LesC reacted to brit's post in the thread -Vintage-Gillette-Razor- with Upvote Upvote.
    New LC
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    LesC reacted to kamel1957's post in the thread -Vintage-Gillette-Razor- with Upvote Upvote.
    Just got this one ready to go.
  • LesC
    LesC replied to the thread SOTD September 24 - October 24.
    Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap. Brush; AP Shave Co, Etched Series ‘’Sea Voyager’’, Red resin handle and a 24mm AP Luxury bulb knot of mixed hair, 70% 2 band Finest Badger & 30% Pure Boar. Looks great with the Old Spice set...
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    LesC reacted to Glenn S.'s post in the thread SOTD September 24 - October 24 with Upvote Upvote.
    SOTD - 10/4/2026 Van Yulay (Monica Gillam) I’m Your Huckleberry Shave It Shave Co. Nomad Travel Razor Semogue Owners Club Mistura Badger & Boar Fragrance Notes: Fig, huckleberry, gunpowder, leather, whiskey, and tobacco.
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    LesC replied to the thread SOTD September 24 - October 24.
    Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap. Brush; TroyCraft, Troymogue™ (Troy Made). TroyCraft Owner’s Club (TOC). Ebony, Huon Pine, Macadamia, Myrtle, Purple-heart and Wenge timbers for a Parquet styled Soap; Yardley, Vintage Green...
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    LesC reacted to sanookd's post in the thread SOTD September 24 - October 24 with Upvote Upvote.
    Boker Silver Steel 6/8 Full Hollow Grooming Dept Unscented Preshave Southern Witchcrafts Autumn Ash Soap Lucky Tiger Face Tonic Stirling Varen Splash Stirling Varen Balm Omega 48 Boar Brush
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    LesC reacted to GlazedBoker's post in the thread La Faulx with Love Love.
    Just an amazing shave with the La Faulx on a Saturday morning. True, one can get an excellent shave with most decently made razors out there. However, when something is done so artfully well and crafted to a heightened level, it just ticks an...
  • LesC
    LesC replied to the thread SOTD September 24 - October 24.
    Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap. Brush; Rudy Vey, “Vermillion Eagle” stabilised Padauk timber handle, clear coat finish with a 25mm Muhle STF ++ Synthetic fibre knot at Rudy’s loft setting. Soap; Yardley, Vintage Green label...
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    LesC reacted to Twelvefret's post in the thread SOTD September 24 - October 24 with Upvote Upvote.
    October 2, 2026 Artist Club Feather DX/AC Feather Professional Super (3)
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    LesC reacted to RudyVey's post in the thread August 2026 with Wow Wow.
    RV Shaving with Oumo ST1 knot
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    Ps; it looks a bit faded, I’ll give you $20 (that’s Aussie $) for it 👌 😂😂😂
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    If it’s the CX-CU then “Each razor is individually identified with a unique designation inspired by history.” The S1 handle is the tribute to the Fairborn style fighting knife” hence an Armed Forces Scout. Hope of some help
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    LesC reacted to RAZR-571's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    I own five of these razors, I post them on here when they make it into the rotation.
  • LesC
    LesC replied to the thread SOTD September 24 - October 24.
    Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap. Brush; Rudy Vey, “Vermillion Eagle” stabilised Padauk timber handle, clear coat finish with a 25mm Muhle STF ++ Synthetic fibre knot at Rudy’s loft setting. Soap; Yardley, Vintage Green label...
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    LesC reacted to jfim88's post in the thread SOTD September 24 - October 24 with Upvote Upvote.
    24/09/2026 HAGS Baby Blue Cooling Pre-Shave APShave Co 24mm Tuxedo HAGS Abyssal Lagoon Lambda Athena Titanium Wizamet (2)
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    LesC reacted to RudyVey's post in the thread August 2026 with Upvote Upvote.
    RV Shaving B&B 2025 Group Buy with Muehle STF ED
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    LesC reacted to RudyVey's post in the thread August 2026 with Upvote Upvote.
    Chubby 2 silvertip
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    LesC replied to the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23.
    Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap. Brush; Oumo, Exceed (1) Classic handle in faux Ivory resin and Ironwood timber with an M9 23mm Manchurian Finest 2 Band Badger knot. Soap; Yardley, Vintage Green label. Razor; Carbon...
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    LesC reacted to jfim88's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    22/09/2026 APShave Co 24mm Tuxedo Santa María Novella Lambda Athena Titanium Gillette Perma-Sharp (3) HAGS Baby Blue Cooling Aftershave
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    LesC reacted to brit's post in the thread -Vintage-Gillette-Razor- with Upvote Upvote.
    #44
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    LesC reacted to Beau Chapeau's post in the thread OUMO haul.. with Upvote Upvote.
    the latest addition..
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    LesC reacted to Beau Chapeau's post in the thread What are you waiting on to arrive...? with Upvote Upvote.
    now, waiting for my Five Pointed Star Benten 202 to arrive..
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    LesC reacted to brit's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Love the Gen 3,Fine shaver.:cool:
  • LesC
    LesC replied to the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23.
    Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap. Brush; Rudy Vey, “Vermillion Eagle” stabilised Padauk timber handle, clear coat finish with a 25mm Muhle STF ++ Synthetic fibre knot at Rudy’s loft setting. Soap; Old Spice, soap puck 3.75oz...
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    LesC reacted to brit's post in the thread -Vintage-Gillette-Razor- with Upvote Upvote.
    New RFB
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    LesC reacted to The Muz's post in the thread Aftershaves and Balms with Haha Haha.
    Reminds me of my / your father, haha.
  • LesC
    LesC reacted to TGold's post in the thread Rune shave brushes with Upvote Upvote.
    Oh my! What can I say about this manufacturer? I love the styles of handles and knot variety. And he takes custom orders too and he’s very quick on the turnaround time and I’m talking like well under a week. Check the brush I just received...
  • LesC
    LesC reacted to Twelvefret's post in the thread What are you waiting on to arrive...? with Upvote Upvote.
    AC Feather DX Kamisori arrived. I’m planning to use it Friday morning with a Super Professional blade.
  • LesC
    LesC reacted to ChiefShaver's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    Hi Friends, Here my Wednesday Shave (16.09.2026) Razor: Maxwell June EX // Blade: Gillette Platinum (6) // Soap: Mike ´s Bay Rum // Brush: Doriancrafts // Aftershave: St. Johns Bay Rum What a wonderful, calming BBS shave. Mike ´s Bay Rum is a...
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    LesC replied to the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23.
    Pre-shave; Warm shower, face rinse with MWF bar soap. Brush; Simpson, Chubby 2, Faux Emerald resin handle with a 27mm Manchurian Badger knot. “Limited Edition” Soap; Old Spice, soap puck 3.75oz (1965-75) in a late 02 milk-glass mug ‘’Grand...
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    LesC reacted to brit's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    The Sunday Shave New RFB Tuxedo Pacific Shaving Co.
  • LesC
    LesC reacted to DesertIguana's post in the thread SOTD August 23 - September 23 with Upvote Upvote.
    September 13, 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 - Navy...
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    LesC reacted to TestDepth's post in the thread What Straight Razor Did You Use Today? with Upvote Upvote.
    Joseph Elliot Brush: Simpson “The Duke” Suds: Truefitt & Hill Grafton Repurposed some Heljestrand MK30 scales for this blade. Enjoy your shave. Tom
  • LesC
    LesC reacted to RudyVey's post in the thread August 2026 with Upvote Upvote.
    Muehle Sophist with German sourced badger hair
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    LesC reacted to GlazedBoker's post in the thread Hidden Gems. DE Razor Edition… with Upvote Upvote.
    The Bronze Guerilla. A line up that’s an off-shoot from the Wolfman Razors house that is more geared to have a more stoic aesthetic and blue collar feel to them. A hidden gem in the sense that these particular razors fly under the radar and don’t...
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    LesC reacted to Stuartganis's post in the thread -Vintage-Gillette-Razor- with Upvote Upvote.
    Gillette Gold Aristocrat / Kai blade Sent from my SM-X528U using Tapatalk
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    LesC reacted to GlazedBoker's post in the thread Hidden Gems. DE Razor Edition… with Haha Haha.
    Wise words Old Man, respectfully....
  • LesC
    LesC reacted to GlazedBoker's post in the thread Hidden Gems. DE Razor Edition… with Upvote Upvote.
    I'm not privy to that assessment but, it could be a possibility that many have experienced. I with certainty can't say that this particular model was over polished to disturb the geometry or alignment. The Avanti I have is practically spot on...
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