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Gillette Techmatic advertisment

Posted on 2021-05-04 by WegianWarrior
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I am unsure if I should be amused or slightly freaked out by a talking, badly animated razor. The early 70’s was an odd time…

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Shave of the day 3rd May 2021

Posted on 2021-05-03 by WegianWarrior
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Razor: Gillette Single Ring

Blade: Wilkinson Sword

Brush: Artesania Romera Manchurian Badger, imitation horn

Lather: Asylum Shave Works Frankincense & Myrrh

Aftershave: Asylum Shave Works Frankincense & Myrrh

Additional Care: Alum Block

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