boru62
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Post by boru62 on Apr 7, 2018 4:07:22 GMT -6
Brush: Shavemac TSR 2015 2B Soap: WK Man From Mayfair Razor: Igor (on loan) Blade: Gem Blue Star Post: Warm then cold water rinse, WK Man From Mayfair AST
As it had only been about 15hrs since my last shave with I-gor (I can't stop thinking E-gor), I decided to try it on the lower setting. I face lathered with the dynamic duo of Shavemac and Wholly Kaw and set off. The mild setting was a good choice until I got to the grey hairs in the Van Dyke area and then it struggled but no more than a Pushbutton struggles in the same area. I dont know where others have found their ideal angle on Igor but I've found riding the cap on the front hump (Snoopy's nose, if you like) similar to the curve on the General is perfect for me. Have a great weekend. Attachments:
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boru62
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Post by boru62 on Apr 9, 2018 3:39:59 GMT -6
Pre: Warm water face wash Brush: Black Anvil, Maseto 26mm 2BF Soap: Grooming Dept. Ambrosia Razor: Igor (on loan) Blade: Gem SS Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Tuff Red AS I went back to the mid setting on Igor and now I've got used to the lightness of it, I had a great shave with it. I can now confidently use longer strokes and the aluminium construction is no longer a hindrance. This really is a fantastic little razor. The mid setting is smooth and very efficient. I don't see the need to try it on the higher setting but curiosity may get the better of me. Happy Shaving one and all.
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Post by wchnu on Apr 11, 2018 0:18:38 GMT -6
Still loving this thread...BULLY!!!
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boru62
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Post by boru62 on Apr 11, 2018 4:19:59 GMT -6
Pre: Warm water face wash Brush: Maseto 24mm ST Soap: Semogue 2000 Boar Razor: Igor (on loan) Blade: Gem SS Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Pashana AS Well it had to be done, I cranked Igor up to max, and what a shave! If Igor was made of a heavier metal I think it would surpass anything out there and I include the Cobra in this. The lightness means that a teeny bit of pressure needs to be applied in the tougher areas, if it was a modicum heavier it would sail through this stubble as it does everywhere else. Fantastic shave from a fantastic razor. Happy Shaving one and all.
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herm2502
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Post by herm2502 on Apr 11, 2018 6:17:58 GMT -6
Pre: Warm water face wash Brush: Maseto 24mm ST Soap: Semogue 2000 Boar Razor: Igor (on loan) Blade: Gem SS Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Pashana AS View AttachmentWell it had to be done, I cranked Igor up to max, and what a shave! If Igor was made of a heavier metal I think it would surpass anything out there and I include the Cobra in this. The lightness means that a teeny bit of pressure needs to be applied in the tougher areas, if it was a modicum heavier it would sail through this stubble as it does everywhere else. Fantastic shave from a fantastic razor. Happy Shaving one and all. That's a really good observation. Ok, Tom, we need to add lead weights to inside the head. 😁
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boru62
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Post by boru62 on Apr 11, 2018 8:30:06 GMT -6
That's a really good observation. Ok, Tom, we need to add lead weights to inside the head. 😁 If aluminium and steel didn't react, a steel top cap would probably do the job.
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Post by wchnu on Apr 12, 2018 5:47:58 GMT -6
Pre: Warm water face wash Brush: Maseto 24mm ST Soap: Semogue 2000 Boar Razor: Igor (on loan) Blade: Gem SS Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Pashana AS View AttachmentWell it had to be done, I cranked Igor up to max, and what a shave! If Igor was made of a heavier metal I think it would surpass anything out there and I include the Cobra in this. The lightness means that a teeny bit of pressure needs to be applied in the tougher areas, if it was a modicum heavier it would sail through this stubble as it does everywhere else. Fantastic shave from a fantastic razor. Happy Shaving one and all. That is the best setting for him in my opinion. GETTTTT ITTTTTTTT.
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Post by boru62 on Apr 12, 2018 8:28:51 GMT -6
I don't know how it works or I'm just more proficient using it, but had an even better shave with it today.
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Post by boru62 on Apr 12, 2018 8:31:11 GMT -6
Pre: Warm water face wash Brush: Omega 11137 Boar Soap: Tabac Razor: Igor (on loan) Blade: Gem SS Post: Warm then cold water rinse, Tabac AS My last shave with Igor so thought I'd give him a good send off, my favourite brush and the wonderful scent and performance of Tabac. Each shave with this wonderful little razor just gets better and better, I'm very sorry to see it go. Happy Shaving one and all. p.s. many thanks to twhite for the wonderful shaving experience.
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Post by wchnu on Apr 12, 2018 17:03:37 GMT -6
I don't know how it works or I'm just more proficient using it, but had an even better shave with it today. I agree. It just gets better and better.
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Post by blademonkey on Apr 13, 2018 7:12:42 GMT -6
Blademonkey reporting........Igor is now in my posession, recevied today in good order. Thank you Tom for the oppertunity .
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Post by twhite on Apr 13, 2018 15:27:12 GMT -6
Blademonkey reporting........Igor is now in my posession, recevied today in good order. Thank you Tom for the oppertunity . I hope you enjoy it. Have fun
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Post by wchnu on Apr 13, 2018 23:40:11 GMT -6
Blademonkey reporting........Igor is now in my posession, recevied today in good order. Thank you Tom for the oppertunity . Fuzzy base copies Igor has landed. Blademonkey Major Tom advises you may start shaves...over
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Post by blademonkey on Apr 14, 2018 11:44:26 GMT -6
Blademonkey reporting........Igor is now in my posession, recevied today in good order. Thank you Tom for the oppertunity . I hope you enjoy it. Have fun I had my first shave with Igor today, it was a most enjoyable shave, Igor performed fantasticly and was left with a BBS Finnish. I shall report my findings as the week goes on. Once again, thanks for the oppertunity to try this razor. BM.
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Post by wchnu on Apr 14, 2018 20:56:35 GMT -6
I hope you enjoy it. Have fun I had my first shave with Igor today, it was a most enjoyable shave, Igor performed fantasticly and was left with a BBS Finnish. I shall report my findings as the week goes on. Once again, thanks for the oppertunity to try this razor. BM. Off to a smashing start!!
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