I remember that give away very well. You also gave away a Calypso, which I was fortunate enough to win. (Along with other "stuff") Thanks again. I have the Ambassador and Konsul. Love both of them.
I’ve had the Ambassador in my den since 2020, and it’s the one I reach for most often. I always pair it with a Nacet, and that combination goes through a week’s worth of growth like a hot knife through butter.
I have both the Ambassador and the Konsul. Love the Ambassador but the Konsul is my go-to razor now. To me, the Konsul actually has a little less blade feel despite being a slant head. Hope you’re able to try it out sometime, Ken!
Hey Ken, Congratulations on owing an ambassador. I own 2 Rex ambassadors and 1 Konsul. Those are my daily razors and I wouldn’t trade them for anything else out there. The built quality of those razors is superb! Mat has done an amazing job! I’ve heard there is a Rex adjustable butterfly coming up (fat boy style) Looking forward to that.
Great video. I have both the Ambassador and Konsul in gold. I lean towards the ambassador over the Konsul. I know the price is hefty, but I always tell people to watch for Matt’s scratch and dent sale. I got both of them through that and paid a fraction of the price. They’re both fully functional and the cosmetic imperfections are borderline non existent. And honestly, I’d still take my ‘48 Aristocrat over both.
Hey Ken great shave and review. I'm definitely going to try to pick up that shave soap and splash. The Rex Ambassador is on my list of future purchases. Take care
Hi Ken! I have a short handle gold plated Ambassador. I picked the gold plated thinking it will going to be a luxury razor, i was used to my Aristocrat slim adj a Cadillac, but it wasn't. The Ambassador is wild,like a Ford Mustang 😂, and the plane SS fits it better. In the end it is a masterpiece.
Great shave Ken. Jealous of the lovely weather you are having over there. Currently it's 7C here in the UK in Cumbria. Love the Ambassador, I got mine back in summer 2019 and it still impresses me now. Fantastic quality, and the knurling is the best I've experienced on any razor. I only wish the Konsul had used the same knurling on it, rather than the one Matt chose for it. I got the standard version as the place I purchased from in the UK only stocked that model. I'm not sure if the additional finishes etc are only available direct from Razor Emporium. With import duties/tax from US parcels to the UK, it makes a lot of the great retailers you have in the US too expensive and I only purchase direct from the US when I have no other option in the UK to purchase from, which is a shame. I find the Ambassador is certainly a very blade forward/a razor you get a lot of blade feel, but I absolutely love this.
Ken you should pair the Rex Ambassador with one of their soaps and aftershaves, also the pre shave soap. The 1955, 1966, 1977 products are really great!
PAA soaps are now one of my favorites but the aftershave splash is sometimes too intense for me. I once had the Rex Ambassador as a test. Really very good device. Nice shave! Best regards from Bavaria
Nice Eagle. I have the slant adjustable Rex..... placing a blade in is DIFFICULT...... after the shave I cleaned it under running water and used my finger to run ....and it cut my finger *no blade*... . Shave was OK....but nothing to write home about it..... RazoRock Wunderbar.....I bought it a month ago.....this is the BEST....
Heya Ken, Thanx for another great shave video with a top of the range razor. The agressivnes of a razor is determined by the space between the blade and the base piece. When it comes to it - shaving is engineering science. Engineers have disigned the razors we see on your great and practical videos. please bring some explainatory engineering to the videos - it will be cool. Best regards form the land of danish design. Alex
REX Supply razors are first class all the way, have all of them but the Konsul is the standout of all for me. I got the Ambassador when first released, stellar craftsmanship and shaves like a dream as long as I don't go above 3.5😉 Great shave Ken💈💈 Soap/splash look good too, CK6 can't beat it. Thanks for the burn!
I had both. Kept Konsul. You will prob like the Konsul better. Nothing like ambassador as far as shave feel. Way smoother way less blade feel. Only cons - The head feels a bit heavier and knurling not as good as ambassador. Have a good one Ken. Feel the burn!
Lisa Cool razor😎 From the video you seem to like it just as much as the one you took for a test drive, is that right? Have a nice evening at your friends.
Great shave. I have tried both the Med Preps and Lab Blues before. Both are great for me, but the Lab Blue is what I like overall. Speaking of blades, I got new stuff coming that includes the Fatip Piccolo razor I’ve always wanted and a round of blades to try out. I can’t wait to give them all a whirl when they arrive at my house. Have a good one!
Nice shave Ken. I had the Ambassador but returned it as it had too much blade feel for me. Even at the lowest setting. I will be ordering a sample of Casi Perfecto on my next PAA order. Have a good time tonight and a great rest of the weekend. 👍
Rex Ambassador has always given me skin burns. Even at setting 2 it has irritated my skin. I still love the design and craftsmanship. That is why I have bought 2 of them.
@@mattpisarcik5865 I own a Konsul too. If you don't have the Ambassador you're missing out on a gem. the feel of ambassador is very different. I love the dimensions of that razor.
Out of my budget, out of my skill level, out of my mind... But I have one incoming! I can't wait! Solid upgrade from the Wilkinson Sword TTO, amiright?
The Ambassador is a wonderful razor but it was too blade forward for me. I bought the Konsul, and can tell you that they are nothing alike as to feel. The Konsul is smooth and no blade feel. But both give a fantastic shave. As for the blade, try the Accutec Accuforge which is the rebranded Lab Blue. Razor Emporium sells them
I wish you could have bought my used rex ambassador one. I have one that i use and the other that i never used that i am selling, i just keep in the box. I am also selling it with a stand. To much money haha
That’s a superb looking razor! We drove past the wetlands on our trip to Newport last year, obviously we should have stopped for a closer look. Ken may I ask if you have a favourite butterfly razor, I’d like one but have no experience
Id take a vintage gillete any of them b4 any razor.i was buying all kinds looking for that perfect shave, then i just bit the bullet and bought one off ebay, now id sell every new style razor cause i dont use them, henson, rockwell, merkur, all going ummv
Great video! I've been on the fence about buying an Ambassador as I already own the Envoy as well. Would using the Ambassador on setting 3 be too similar to the Envoy or do you find yourself using the lower and higher settings more?
Nice shave, Ken. You've inspired me to pull out my Rex Ambassador and give it a go. Maybe you could also get a pack of Personna Comfort Coated blades (aka Lab Blues) to compare with the Med Preps. I can't tell any difference and the Lab Blues are almost one-fourth the price.
@@jefife750 I've heard that too. The entire story of Personna blades is so convoluted that I'm not sure Personna can explain which is which regarding their blades. All I know is that when I shave with what I think is a Med Prep and then shave with what I think is a Lab Blue, I can't tell any difference. I also know I won't buy any blades from the "new" manufacturer because their "new" price is a ripoff.
Thanks Ken! I have two Amabassadors-one machine finish and one prospector edition. I also have two Konsul-one machine finish and one rhodium finish. I love both razors equally-they are my favorites! Happy to see you use the amabassador again. I was wondering if it would make its way back to your den. Okay thanks again!
The Rex Konsul is the number one razor in the den, followed closely by the Hanson Ti22 mild. The Konsul feels smoother than the Ambassador, in my opinion.
Cool eagle sighting, Ken! That's such a great razor. It feels like a tank. I was lucky enough to get one in immaculate shape on eBay for $118, complete with the box. I recently switched to Bic blades. They're made in Greece, and don't have any other facilities in other countries to switch to. It just seems like a more stable political situation, and the blades feel fantastic in every razor, especially the Ambassador. Have you tried the Gillette Winner blades? They're very similar to their Wilkinson Swords. They have an Indian cricket player on the wrapper, so I can't see them moving production out of India for blades intended for the Indian market.
Hey Ken, how would you or would you compare the ambassador to the rockewell T2? Are they close enought to be compared? Just a thought. Thanks a lot Ken!
Hey I really enjoy your videos I have learned a lot from you I’m still a newbie. So I’ve been using the leaf twig and leaf thorn for a little while now and I love them but I’m thinking about getting a Henson in the medium option do you think that’s a good idea or should I just stick with the leafs for a while? Also I’ve been watching your videos for a little while now but I just went ahead and subscribed.
Hey Ken! Do you have any experience with the Henson AL13? Ive been seeing a lot of buzz about it recently online and i would like to hear your thoughts!
@@mattpisarcik5865 u wouldn't think it's funny spending 160$ for a clapped out supposed revamped piece of shhit super adjustable unshavable, would love to show u
A thin lather can still work extremely well; especially a very wet and thin lather - just as long as it can hold enough water on the face with it. This is, best if not more than about two days of beard growth.
I am watching this video again because every time I watch it my wife keeps talking to me. LOL 😆
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The Rex is in my Top3 of all razors. I really love mine. It's from 2017 so one of the first. I will never sell it. Welcome back in the club!
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Same here. It’s a fantastic razor. 🪒
I remember that give away very well. You also gave away a Calypso, which I was fortunate enough to win. (Along with other "stuff") Thanks again.
I have the Ambassador and Konsul. Love both of them.
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I bought this razor on Black Friday 2023 and absolutely love it. It is my most gorgeous razor and one of my favorite shavers.
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I love my Rex Ambassador. Very smooth and efficient.
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You shave 🪒
So fast it looks like. And you make shaving look so easy shaving with that razor !
Thanks! 😃👍👍👍👍
I recently bought a rex ambassador from slickboys here in the uk, it's beautifully made and gives an excellent shave👍
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I’ve had the Ambassador in my den since 2020, and it’s the one I reach for most often. I always pair it with a Nacet, and that combination goes through a week’s worth of growth like a hot knife through butter.
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First bald eagle... how cool for you.
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Great shave Ken. I live in N MN and am lucky to see bald eagles pretty regularly. They are impressive.
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Have a good amount of Bald eagle here in Wisconsin. A lot more now then when i was a teen in the 90s. Still amazed when i see one.
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Hallo Ken, thank You for your new shaving 🪒 video. Phantastic shave 🪒. Have a great day Ken. Best greetings from Germany.💈💈🪒
Thanks, you too!👍💈💈
Great shaving video as usual wow beautiful the Eagle, stay safe, cheers...Peter
Thanks Peter👍💈💈💈
@@kensurfs you´re welcome Ken
I have both the Ambassador and the Konsul. Love the Ambassador but the Konsul is my go-to razor now. To me, the Konsul actually has a little less blade feel despite being a slant head. Hope you’re able to try it out sometime, Ken!
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Hey Ken,
Congratulations on owing an ambassador. I own 2 Rex ambassadors and 1 Konsul. Those are my daily razors and I wouldn’t trade them for anything else out there. The built quality of those razors is superb! Mat has done an amazing job! I’ve heard there is a Rex adjustable butterfly coming up (fat boy style)
Looking forward to that.
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Great video. I have both the Ambassador and Konsul in gold. I lean towards the ambassador over the Konsul. I know the price is hefty, but I always tell people to watch for Matt’s scratch and dent sale. I got both of them through that and paid a fraction of the price. They’re both fully functional and the cosmetic imperfections are borderline non existent.
And honestly, I’d still take my ‘48 Aristocrat over both.
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Hey Ken great shave and review.
I'm definitely going to try to pick up that shave soap and splash.
The Rex Ambassador is on my list of future purchases.
Take care
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Hi Ken, very nice shave!
I have once time to testing by me, I personally don't missing it. That's my opinion!
Have a great Sunday 😊
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top video Ken !! have a nice day😃
Thanks, you too!👍💈💈
Hi Ken! I have a short handle gold plated Ambassador. I picked the gold plated thinking it will going to be a luxury razor, i was used to my Aristocrat slim adj a Cadillac, but it wasn't. The Ambassador is wild,like a Ford Mustang 😂, and the plane SS fits it better. In the end it is a masterpiece.
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I like the fact that it has a datecode like those vintage Gillette razors. Mine is from the last quarter of 2021.
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Great shave Ken. Jealous of the lovely weather you are having over there. Currently it's 7C here in the UK in Cumbria. Love the Ambassador, I got mine back in summer 2019 and it still impresses me now. Fantastic quality, and the knurling is the best I've experienced on any razor. I only wish the Konsul had used the same knurling on it, rather than the one Matt chose for it.
I got the standard version as the place I purchased from in the UK only stocked that model. I'm not sure if the additional finishes etc are only available direct from Razor Emporium. With import duties/tax from US parcels to the UK, it makes a lot of the great retailers you have in the US too expensive and I only purchase direct from the US when I have no other option in the UK to purchase from, which is a shame.
I find the Ambassador is certainly a very blade forward/a razor you get a lot of blade feel, but I absolutely love this.
Very cool 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Ken you should pair the Rex Ambassador with one of their soaps and aftershaves, also the pre shave soap. The 1955, 1966, 1977 products are really great!
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I have a gold rex Ambassador and love it
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Superbe vidéo
Un rasoir que je désire ou le timeless😊
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PAA soaps are now one of my favorites but the aftershave splash is sometimes too intense for me. I once had the Rex Ambassador as a test. Really very good device. Nice shave! Best regards from Bavaria
Thank you
Nice Eagle. I have the slant adjustable Rex..... placing a blade in is DIFFICULT...... after the shave I cleaned it under running water and used my finger to run ....and it cut my finger *no blade*... . Shave was OK....but nothing to write home about it..... RazoRock Wunderbar.....I bought it a month ago.....this is the BEST....
Thanks for the info👍👍💈💈
Heya Ken, Thanx for another great shave video with a top of the range razor. The agressivnes of a razor is determined by the space between the blade and the base piece. When it comes to it - shaving is engineering science. Engineers have disigned the razors we see on your great and practical videos. please bring some explainatory engineering to the videos - it will be cool. Best regards form the land of danish design. Alex
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REX Supply razors are first class all the way, have all of them but the Konsul is the standout of all for me. I got the Ambassador when first released, stellar craftsmanship and shaves like a dream as long as I don't go above 3.5😉 Great shave Ken💈💈 Soap/splash look good too, CK6 can't beat it. Thanks for the burn!
Thanks very much👍💈💈
I had both. Kept Konsul. You will prob like the Konsul better. Nothing like ambassador as far as shave feel. Way smoother way less blade feel. Only cons - The head feels a bit heavier and knurling not as good as ambassador.
Have a good one Ken. Feel the burn!
Thank you👍💈
Lisa Cool razor😎 From the video you seem to like it just as much as the one you took for a test drive, is that right? Have a nice evening at your friends.
Thank you 👍💈💈
Great shave. I have tried both the Med Preps and Lab Blues before. Both are great for me, but the Lab Blue is what I like overall. Speaking of blades, I got new stuff coming that includes the Fatip Piccolo razor I’ve always wanted and a round of blades to try out. I can’t wait to give them all a whirl when they arrive at my house. Have a good one!
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Nice shave Ken. I had the Ambassador but returned it as it had too much blade feel for me. Even at the lowest setting. I will be ordering a sample of Casi Perfecto on my next PAA order. Have a good time tonight and a great rest of the weekend. 👍
Thanks 👍
Personna Lab Blues are now called AccuForge. Exact same blade made in Virginia (manufactured by AccuTech.
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Rex Ambassador has always given me skin burns. Even at setting 2 it has irritated my skin. I still love the design and craftsmanship. That is why I have bought 2 of them.
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Wow 😢 want to swap for a konsul?
@@mattpisarcik5865 I own a Konsul too. If you don't have the Ambassador you're missing out on a gem. the feel of ambassador is very different. I love the dimensions of that razor.
Out of my budget, out of my skill level, out of my mind... But I have one incoming! I can't wait! Solid upgrade from the Wilkinson Sword TTO, amiright?
Good choice!👍👍👍👍
The Ambassador is a wonderful razor but it was too blade forward for me. I bought the Konsul, and can tell you that they are nothing alike as to feel. The Konsul is smooth and no blade feel. But both give a fantastic shave. As for the blade, try the Accutec Accuforge which is the rebranded Lab Blue. Razor Emporium sells them
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Great Shave Ken, I kind of regret getting rid of mine as well.
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I wish you could have bought my used rex ambassador one. I have one that i use and the other that i never used that i am selling, i just keep in the box. I am also selling it with a stand. To much money haha
Next time!👍💈💈
@@kensurfs I love your channel. You got me into wet shaving in the beginning.
The Rex Ambassador is my favorite razor and my go to is Alpha Outlaw…I had a gold envoy and it’s smooth.
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Great shave Ken. I don't have any tattoos but my year is 1977 year of the snake.
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That’s a superb looking razor! We drove past the wetlands on our trip to Newport last year, obviously we should have stopped for a closer look. Ken may I ask if you have a favourite butterfly razor, I’d like one but have no experience
I’d by a used Gillette vintage butterfly on eBay and see how you like that type.
Thank you Ken
Great job love your video's
From belgium
Thank you👍👍
Id take a vintage gillete any of them b4 any razor.i was buying all kinds looking for that perfect shave, then i just bit the bullet and bought one off ebay, now id sell every new style razor cause i dont use them, henson, rockwell, merkur, all going ummv
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Oh Yeah! Nice job Man!
Thanks!👍💈💈💈
Great video! I've been on the fence about buying an Ambassador as I already own the Envoy as well. Would using the Ambassador on setting 3 be too similar to the Envoy or do you find yourself using the lower and higher settings more?
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Nice shave, Ken. You've inspired me to pull out my Rex Ambassador and give it a go. Maybe you could also get a pack of Personna Comfort Coated blades (aka Lab Blues) to compare with the Med Preps. I can't tell any difference and the Lab Blues are almost one-fourth the price.
Sounds great!👍👍
I read they are the same blade except except that the med preps have an extra cleaning step of some kind.
@@jefife750 I've heard that too. The entire story of Personna blades is so convoluted that I'm not sure Personna can explain which is which regarding their blades. All I know is that when I shave with what I think is a Med Prep and then shave with what I think is a Lab Blue, I can't tell any difference. I also know I won't buy any blades from the "new" manufacturer because their "new" price is a ripoff.
Thanks Ken! I have two Amabassadors-one machine finish and one prospector edition. I also have two Konsul-one machine finish and one rhodium finish. I love both razors equally-they are my favorites! Happy to see you use the amabassador again. I was wondering if it would make its way back to your den. Okay thanks again!
Awesome collection 👍💈
@@kensurfs thank you sir!! I was wondering if you wouldn’t mind doing a video with the black land blackbird? That’s another one of my favorites.
Incredible 🎉
When you get the razor 🪒 plated over time do you need to replated ?
You can have them replated at razor emporium
Better getting the same one you have if they still sell it
The Rex Konsul is the number one razor in the den, followed closely by the Hanson Ti22 mild. The Konsul feels smoother than the Ambassador, in my opinion.
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Does anyone know if PAA has an homage to Aqua Velva? I love that smell and if I could find a matching shave soap that would be awesome!
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Cool eagle sighting, Ken!
That's such a great razor. It feels like a tank. I was lucky enough to get one in immaculate shape on eBay for $118, complete with the box.
I recently switched to Bic blades. They're made in Greece, and don't have any other facilities in other countries to switch to. It just seems like a more stable political situation, and the blades feel fantastic in every razor, especially the Ambassador.
Have you tried the Gillette Winner blades? They're very similar to their Wilkinson Swords. They have an Indian cricket player on the wrapper, so I can't see them moving production out of India for blades intended for the Indian market.
I’ll have to look for them 👍👍
Hey Ken, how would you or would you compare the ambassador to the rockewell T2? Are they close enought to be compared? Just a thought. Thanks a lot Ken!
The Ambassador seems more heavy duty
Have you tried the Konsul?
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Very nice Ken 💈🪒👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Alan H
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Now I want one!😕
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Would you be willing to try out a shave soap from Cape Cod, Ken?
I’ll try👍👍💈💈
Im year of the Dog 1994. The next time it comes around is 2030.
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If setting 3 is great, then what's the point of having the Ambassador, why not just use the Envoy. Supposedly around setting 3/4.
I have both, but sometimes on the adjustable, if I have 3-4 days growth, I’d use the 5 setting
Hey I really enjoy your videos I have learned a lot from you I’m still a newbie. So I’ve been using the leaf twig and leaf thorn for a little while now and I love them but I’m thinking about getting a Henson in the medium option do you think that’s a good idea or should I just stick with the leafs for a while? Also I’ve been watching your videos for a little while now but I just went ahead and subscribed.
The Henson is a very smooth shaver👍👍💈💈
Hey Ken! Do you have any experience with the Henson AL13? Ive been seeing a lot of buzz about it recently online and i would like to hear your thoughts!
I have a red one. They are very good
Mats a Scheister, if he didnt get u yet, he will
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Lol you're funny 😂
@@mattpisarcik5865 u wouldn't think it's funny spending 160$ for a clapped out supposed revamped piece of shhit super adjustable unshavable, would love to show u
I live near Vancouver,BC. I am lucky I see bald eagles all the time as I live in a very bio diverse environment.
Awesome
Why is it so much ? And for that price how do you dry it ?
I hang dry it after use. 👍💈💈
Is it because it’s stainless that cost so much ? Or the combination of how it is made and the finish.
Great 👍🏻 Review ! As always. You make the shaving 🪒 experience enjoyable.
1) country made
2) machining process
3) assembly
4) materials
5) warranty
Your lather doesn’t look thick at all compared to mine.
Start a Channel so someone would care.
Everyone has their preferences.
A thin lather can still work extremely well; especially a very wet and thin lather - just as long as it can hold enough water on the face with it. This is, best if not more than about two days of beard growth.
@@10floz30minutes Good points
I like the lather thin when I shave👍💈💈
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She didn't ask the price said Ken half whispering
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