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  • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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    Smoked Almonds

    • Brush: Dogclaration LG 2022 Mystery Brush (B16)
    • Razor: Koraat Sparschweinchen (7/8″, “Sheffield-style” full hollow, carbon steel)
    • Lather: Cella – Milano Crema Da Barba
    • Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Almond Leather
    • Fragrance: Maison Margiela – REPLICA By The Fireplace

    I can’t get used to the scent of Cella, it’s not for me. Almond Leather and BTF, on the other hand…

    Sparschweinchen++;

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      Sparschweinchen++;

      I see you’re giving the Fili and the Böker a rest. Can’t go wrong with a Koraat. The Sparschweinchen is one of the best deals going. All of the Koraat blade quality and none of the custom razor price. I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.

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        I’m surprised I don’t see more of these in SOTDs.

        That’s a really good point. There are quite a few flying around on the sub, and indeed, they should get more use, given how good they are. I wonder whether it’s one of those price anchoring situations, where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer? I know I’ve been tempted to do that 😅

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          where it acts as “the cheap one” that justifies quickly getting a fancier one and relegating the Schweinchen to the drawer?

          That makes sense. Of the three I have [I know. I’m out of control] I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.

          • I reach for the two custom-made ones more than the one I did not specify.

            Do you see much/any difference in shaving quality or feeling between the piggy and the 14-2 version?

            I’m thinking about getting in the next year or so a Koraat, and I’m wondering about whether it’s worth spending more for the 14-2. The thing is that I find the scales of the Spaarschweinchen rather ugly (at least on photos), and I’m afraid I might be superficial enough to let that interfere with my enjoyment.

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              I’m afraid I might be superficial enough to let that interfere with my enjoyment.

              If you want to find out before you buy one, I’d be happy to loan you my Schweinchen.

              I’m wondering about whether it’s worth spending more for the 14-2

              I don’t have a 14-2, but if it’s anything like a 14, and @gcgallant’s makes me think it is, then it’ll be a very different rescue than the thick Sheffield grind Schweinchen.

              • If you want to find out before you buy one, I’d be happy to loan you my Schweinchen.

                I’m at the same time tempted and terrified: what happens if I transform your razor into a smoking piece of rust?

                Let me think about it 🙏

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                  what happens if I transform your razor into a smoking piece of rust?

                  That would be less than ideal 😅

                  But since you already have straights that haven’t autocombusted spontaneously, I think I’m taking a very small risk here. All I’d ask you to do is sending it back in registered mail.

                  Let me think about it 🙏

                  Of course

      • djundjila@sub.wetshaving.socialM
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        Oh, and yes, I’m giving them a rest. I’ve already broken the “one straight” part of the “Sample Straightember: One Straight, Thirty Samples” tag line when the Böker arrived, so why not stray further :)

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          Any chance you just refreshed that edge? My approach has been new (as in new to me, and unused before September) straight razor, or previously used straight with a refreshed edge. [Bringing back the Dovo Bismarck today. Same model you have. I’ll post as soon as I can sit in front of a computer.]