BURMA SHAVING BRUSH Review

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(More customer reviews)The Burma shaving brush is often handed from old shaving pros to beginners as a starter brush. What that new shaver doesn't know, is that the pros only give out Burmas because they're dirt cheap.

Pros:
-The stiffness can be nice. The boar bristle used in the Burma is almost prickly, and you can really feel it digging into your pores to help clean your face. I'd almost consider using the brush for the exfoliation alone.
-CHEAP price, and the build quality is still fairly solid so it doesn't feel cheap.

Cons:
-It stinks, above and beyond the wet fur smell of any animal-hair brush.
-It's a little too stiff, and can be really unpleasant on your face.
-It doesn't hold water or lather very well.

...but it does get better, because the brush just needs a fairly involved break-in period before it truly blossoms. You'll need to expend some effort shampooing it out of the box, and then going through some lousy shaves. When you do finally break it in, it turns into an entirely usable brush.

Overall, I'd just spend the extra money and get a Tweezerman. A Tweezerman doesn't cost that much more, is made of much softer baddger hair, and the only negative out of the box is the same wet hair smell (though not nearly as bad as the Burma). A Tweezerman also doesn't need nearly the prep work that the Burma does. A Burma is a fine brush for gift baskets and and for the shaving aficianado looking to mix things up on the cheap, but there are much better brushes that don't cost that much more.

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Product Description:
100% Natural Bristle. The Burma Shave Tradition: This handsome, designer Burma Shave Brush features 100% natural bristles and a sturdy, water resistant handle. After use, thoroughly rinse all soap from the brush, shake dry and leave in the op.

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Limelight Bay Shaving Soap - 3 Bars Review

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(More customer reviews)This soap is simply wonderful in my opinion. It lathers fairly well, to my understanding at least (I'm still new to shaving with these.) The scent is definitely the best thing about it. It can almost freshen your bathroom just by sitting on the counter. The only problem that I can find is that it will dry out on my face, causing me to shave in portions rather than preparing everything at once. I'm not certain, however, about if that's the soap or something I'm doing that's causing that, such as not having enough water with the brush. All in all, great soap, I'll probably continue using this until someone points me towards something better, which I find unlikely.

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Product Description:
Lime essential oil and bay rum give this soap a clean refreshing scent. A classic men's scent that women also enjoy! 3 Soap Rounds - 2.5 oz each

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Kingsley Shave Bowl Dark Wood + Col. Conk Bay Rum Soap Review

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(More customer reviews)Buyer beware...(sic)
You might think that because the shaving bowl & soap are sold together that the soap would actually fit (properly) inside the bowl, right?
Oh...I'm the only one?
The soap (which is great!) is too small in diameter so there's a 1/2" gap all the way around AND too thick, so the lid rests/sticks to the bar! Bummer.
Col. Conk does make a bigger 3" bar that would fit better...

Once I became unhappy with the purchase (thus requiring my attention/focus), I became more critical...
The bowl is just barely too big (1/4") to fit behind the mirror, which would be a nice option.
I'm considering "massaging" it with my belt-sander (& a touch of stain) to make it fit (pretty).
FYI-I also noticed, since I'm trying to return the item(s), that the shipping was more ($$) than the item.
That's why the bowl may get a "modification"...and a bigger bar of soap.

If I may suggest a great & useful alternative...

A plastic (Box Shell) bar soap travel case.
The kind we (our parents) used when traveling.
They're cheap, easy to find (locally), and come in a wide variety of colors/styles.
Epoxy a big brass upholstery tack to the inside of the Bottom-half, so that any size bar stays put.
It fits behind the mirror or can sit (covered/closed) on the counter.
It can be used in the shower, with no worries.
The Top-half can be used for a "mug", if desired/needed.

It can also travel securely with you...might be able to fit razor (disassembled?) and small brush into case, if small soap bar is attached off-center/near top of Bottom-half.
Just don't make any sudden moves if some airport x-ray screener suddenly looks panicky/excited.

That's the (engineering) result of my "unhappy" experience...

Hope this feedback/review helps in your research & decision making.
Enjoy da shave!!

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Product Description:
* Soap Bowl with Lid * Bowl Material: Natural Wood* Color: Dark * 1.75" tall and 3.75" in dia. * Soap Bay Rum Scent * Contains:Contains: Avocado Oil and Vitamin E * Soap Net Weight 2.25 oz. * 2 1/2" Diameter by 1" Tall

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Kingsley For Men Wood Shave Soap Bowl with Lid - 1 ea Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a really nice shaving soap dish, it is well made, very attractive, doesn't take up much space, and is very functional for men who still shave with a brush. For the price this dish is outstanding. I got it as a gift, but plan to get one as a gift for my nephew. Included with the gift was a Nickel Shaving Brush Holder, which was well made and which I also give five stars.

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Product Description:
Container measures approximately 3 3/4" in diameter and 1 3/4" high.

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The Art Of Shaving - Shaving Soap Review

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(More customer reviews)I decided to make the switch from shaving foams (canned type) to soap. After spending hours reviewing them I came across this brand and decided to give it a go. OUTSTANDING!!! Received the product ahead of the schedule date and was NOT disappointed at all. This is excellent for folks that have sensitive skin as well.

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The Art of Shaving's traditional shaving soap is formulated with glycerin and coconut oil to gene

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Kingsley Shave Soap Bowl with Lid Natural Wood Review

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(More customer reviews)Save your money and don't spring for this piece of garbage. I went for it, and wish I hadn't.

The good:

It's a nice, solid, pretty wood shaving bowl.

The bad: It's not nearly as pretty as shown in the picture- mine was a uniform chocolate brown, rather than the varnished natural wood you see here. Also, it's far too shallow to get any sort of decent foam going, but maybe that's just me. When I try using it, it just spills everywhere. Still, not bad for $5, right? Wrong! It reeked of lacquer when I got it, as if the shellac had not had time to dry before it was packed and shipped. I set it out to cure for a few more days, and after four days the horrid smell was finally (mostly) gone. Sadly, as soon as I put some soap in it and closed the lid, the smell came back. So unless you like shaving with soap that's been marinading in paint fumes, skip on this. It's several months old now, and still stinks up the medicine cabinet.

The ugly:

This is the second review I wrote for this. The first one was negative as well, and then I received an Amazon message asking me to take down my review in exchange for my money back. I told them I wasn't interested, so then I received a private email that Amazon couldn't read suggesting I would get my money back, my shipping back, and could still keep the silly bowl if I took my review down. I said I wasn't about to be bribed, asked them to stop contacting me, and yet somehow my review seems to have vanished!

Also, the shipping was over $6, so about sixty percent of the price of this thing was shipping.

Save your money and get something- anything!- else.

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Edwin Jagger 99.9% Natural Traditional Shaving Soap Refill - Sandalwood, 2.3-Ounce Review

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(More customer reviews)this soap lathers nicely, and has a rather pleasant musky/soapy sandalwood scent which is not at all overwhelming. it lubricates the skin well, for a great shave. i previously was using col. conks almond shave soap, which also is pretty decent, but i think i like this better. i'm not sure if it matters, but i am using aMerkur Chrome Long-Handled Razor and the Tweezerman Men's Shaving Brush

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Product Description:
This sandalwood soap refill is excellent for normal to dry skin and fits the ssswt smart black plastic container. uses rare, precious essential oil fragrance to create a sensuous woody aroma with exotic peppery wood & spicy overtones. edwin jagger shaving soap is specially formulated using a unique combination of organic ingredients; enhanced by plant extracts it creates a luxurious lather for a smooth, comfortable shave. used with hot water and a good quality shaving brush, even a small amount will produce a thick creamy lather.the combination of brush, hot water and natural ingredients will soften and lift the beard in preparation for the razor blade and leave your facial skin feeling soft and supple. 99.9% natural ingredients; kind to your skin, kind to the environment. all edwin jagger shaving soaps are parabens & mineral oil free. refills available and measure 6.2cms x 2.5cms.

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