{"id":9010,"date":"2017-04-18T05:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-04-18T09:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/?p=9010"},"modified":"2017-04-16T11:52:31","modified_gmt":"2017-04-16T15:52:31","slug":"aggressive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.georgetoon.com\/blog\/aggressive\/","title":{"rendered":"Aggressive!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OaAGAvuoWiE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nFor many cartoonists, part of the process is the search to find the ultimate pencil or pen. \u00a0Cartoonists draw with, and try, many different kinds of drawing instruments. \u00a0With each new acquisition, we have hope that it will breath new life into our artwork. \u00a0Or, perhaps, help us to work faster with better results.<\/p>\n<p>So it is with the traditional wet shave. \u00a0Many wet shavers enjoy the process so much, they invest in new razors, brushes, soaps, and creams in looking for the ultimate shave. \u00a0And since, returning to wet shaving, I&#8217;ve dabbled a bit in giving various razors, brushes, etc. a test drive. \u00a0Some razors are mild, some aggressive, and still others prove to be somewhere in-between. \u00a0But with each new piece of gear, the shave improves, something new is learned, \u00a0and the process is refined.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, along with <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nROrQl\">Amazon.com<\/a>, there are lots of online retailers who specialize in wet shaving gear. \u00a0So, I went online and finally ordered from Maggard Razors. (<a class=\"yt-uix-servicelink \" href=\"https:\/\/www.maggardrazors.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.maggardrazors.com\/\" data-servicelink=\"CDQQ6TgYACITCNjJ4uekqdMCFUJPTgodIK8LGCj4HQ\" data-target-new-window=\"True\">https:\/\/www.maggardrazors.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>I purchased a new razor head for <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_6806478\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Scotch-Stowe-Precision-Vintage-Shaving\/dp\/B010557VC4\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=9e0fb096365522eb31bc5203437963f3&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"scotch and stowe\" data-amzn-link-id=\"9e0fb096365522eb31bc5203437963f3\">a spare handle<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_6806478\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=9e0fb096365522eb31bc5203437963f3&amp;_cb=1492357288645\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/> I&#8217;ve had laying about. \u00a0And I also picked up a <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_2627673\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Semogue-1800-Superior-Bristle-Shaving\/dp\/B004OJU990\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=a09a9f2d4cd5f091de4dd7037140da23&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Semogue boar brush 1800.\" data-amzn-link-id=\"a09a9f2d4cd5f091de4dd7037140da23\">Semogue boar brush.<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_2627673\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=a09a9f2d4cd5f091de4dd7037140da23&amp;_cb=1492357225032\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll give the V3 a test drive and report back with a performance review. \u00a0I&#8217;m told it&#8217;s a bit more aggressive than what I usually use.<\/p>\n<p>The <a id=\"amznPsBmLink_5016253\" class=\"amzn_ps_bm_tl\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Semogue-1800-Superior-Bristle-Shaving\/dp\/B004OJU990\/ref=as_li_bk_tl\/?tag=deshaving-20&amp;linkId=c8fc4bfa7f06bf51dafa1ad74840688f&amp;linkCode=ktl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-amzn-ps-bm-keyword=\"Semogue Boar Brush 1800\" data-amzn-link-id=\"c8fc4bfa7f06bf51dafa1ad74840688f\">Semogue Boar Brush<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"amznPsBmPixel_5016253\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important; padding: 0px !important; height: 0px !important; width: 0px !important;\" src=\"https:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?source=bk&amp;t=deshaving-20&amp;bm-id=default&amp;l=ktl&amp;linkId=c8fc4bfa7f06bf51dafa1ad74840688f&amp;_cb=1492357243727\" alt=\"\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" border=\"0\" \/> is quite nice. So far, it promises to be a nice addition to my shaving gear.<\/p>\n<p>Maggard Razors V3 razor head: <a class=\"yt-uix-servicelink \" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/AgPKZ9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-url=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/AgPKZ9\" data-servicelink=\"CDQQ6TgYACITCNjJ4uekqdMCFUJPTgodIK8LGCj4HQ\" data-target-new-window=\"True\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/AgPKZ9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Semogue 1800 Superior Boar Bristle Shaving Brush: <a class=\"yt-uix-servicelink \" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2oLRG7Z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-url=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2oLRG7Z\" data-servicelink=\"CDQQ6TgYACITCNjJ4uekqdMCFUJPTgodIK8LGCj4HQ\" data-target-new-window=\"True\">http:\/\/amzn.to\/2oLRG7Z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Scotch &amp; Stowe | Precision Vintage Double Edge Safety Razor: <a class=\"yt-uix-servicelink \" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nMi97H\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-url=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nMi97H\" data-servicelink=\"CDQQ6TgYACITCNjJ4uekqdMCFUJPTgodIK8LGCj4HQ\" data-target-new-window=\"True\">http:\/\/amzn.to\/2nMi97H<\/a> This model comes with a new razro head design, but same stainless steel handle. Now costing a few dollars more than when I purchased mine.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Shave Stop: \u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/JE4FeG\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/goo.gl\/JE4FeG<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For many cartoonists, part of the process is the search to find the ultimate pencil or pen. \u00a0Cartoonists draw with, and try, many different kinds of drawing instruments. \u00a0With each new acquisition, we have hope that it will breath new life into our artwork. \u00a0Or, perhaps, help us to work faster with better results. 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