Opinion

Injector vs Injector, Supply vs. Schick

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I was asked by a fellow wet shaver how the Supply 2.0 compares to a vintage schick injector. In all honesty it had been a while since I had used the vintage Schick injector and I recall using the blade that it came in the case with. Not sure using the old blades gave the razor a fair shake so I decided to put a new blade into the vintage Schick this morning and see what its all about.

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Head on comparison of the Supply 2.0(left) and Schick Injector(right)

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Vintage Schick Injector complete with original case and instructions

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POSTAL WOES and The State of The Canuck Shaver

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In my previous post I had mentioned a couple of Mail Calls that I was expecting. Well lets just say our postal system in Canada is less than consistent and combining that with customs makes for a crap shoot to say the least……..Does shipping irritate anyone else? Read More

A Cartridge with a Cause!! First Impressions of Goodshave.com

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Before you yell BLASPHEMY!! And unfollow my blog, all I ask is that you take a few minutes and read this post. Yes, I have used a cartridge razor for my past couple of shaves, but there is a great reason behind it.

 

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Resolutions, Restraint, Spending Freeze!!

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Whether you call it a spending freeze, a restraint or even a resolution you have likely heard one of these terms. If not….well, its a period of time where you don’t buy any shave gear or shave related gear. Some people just try and go a month while others try to do full years. Some of thees restraints do allow the purchase of DE blades if you run out or to get a razor honed…..although buying blades is frowned upon as it is not hard to figure out how many you would need to last a year. Myself, well I have entered a few monthly restraints with very little success. however I am embarking on a restraint that may be of EPIC proportions……………… Read More

Part 2 of my Interview with Matt Pisarcik

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Without further ado I bring to you PART 2 of my Q & A with Matt Pisarcik of The Razor Emporium. Sorry about the delay but we both were very busy the past while. Matt was hammered with work since Black Friday, and I have had guests and the holidays……..SO HERE WE GO!!!! Read More

Becaues I’m all about that BAY, bout that BAY, NO ARKO

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Now that that song is stuck in your head I bring to you one of my final (maybe final) blog posts of the year. I want to talk about stuff you use not just in the winter but around the holiday season. Do you have a certain soap, or splash or fragrance that just screams CHRISTMAS TIME or Holiday Season???

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Blog & YouTube Update

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I would like to apologize for my lack of posts lately both here and on my YouTube Channel.  I have been very busy with my job, we have had guests staying at our house for a week, and add on top of that I have had a sinus infection for the past couple weeks….needless to say my blog has suffered and I don’t foresee me getting many more posts in until the next year. however there is some positives!!!!

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HALLOWS?! Is it me you’re looking for?

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Over my past 4 shaves I have been lucky enough to use Barrister & Mann’s HALLOWS. A limited edition soap that is highly regarded in the wet shaving world. I myself was unable to get a jar as I couldn’t keep awake until the 1am local time release. However, A very generous fellow Canadian and B&M fanboy sent me a sample….for that I am super grateful. This just happens to be the same gent whom gave me the generous sample of Fougere Aromatique. I thank him, but my wallet weeps as because of his samples I have acquired quite a few tubs of B&M. This post is all about the Hallows and my overall thoughts from my first impressions to this mornings shave!

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Upcoming excitement!!

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I am very excited about an upcoming post on my blog. I am doing a Q & A with an extremely knowledgeable and Well known wet shaver. This gentleman knows as much or more about Vintage Gillette razors than anyone else I know. Not only does he have the knowledge be he also actually owns or has owned the majority of Gillettes EVER made!!! So Keep your eyes peeled for that upcoming post. It will hopefully lead to a Video Q & A on my Youtube channel !!!

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Admitting Defeat. aka Lesson Learned….again

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They say you learn something new everyday. They also say that you learn from your mistakes. Well, the first statement is very true, but the latter for me is often questioned. Not that it is an incorrect statement it’s just how many times do I have to make the same mistake before I learn something???

In today’s post I sadly admit defeat in the face of glory and maybe, just maybe, have learned from my mistakes.

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