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== Field Notes Expansion Kit ==


'''Myke Hurley:''' Have you ever got the Everything Else expansion kit coming or anything? Did either of you two buy this?

'''Ana Reinert:''' I did not get the expansion kit.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' No, I passed on it as well.

'''Myke Hurley:''' Well, I'm very happy that I got it. Mm-hmm.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' It looks awesome. It looks totally cool. But, you know, my reasoning back then, which is, you know, just exactly why I bought so many of the Nixon, is I will use the Nixon. I wouldn't use anything in this expansion kit. So, I reappropriated those funds into something that I would use. Because I would just never use, this expansion kit would sit in a box for me. And, you know, I didn't feel that was a good use. As cool as it looks and as awesome as it is, you know, I spent the same amount of money or a little bit more on the Nixon. Nixon's, but I will use them. I, you know, I say I bought five of them and you were a gas, but, like, I'll give, like, two or three of those three packs away. You know, that's why I buy extra things like that to give them away and do things like that.

'''Myke Hurley:''' So, for me, the field notes were an addition to this. Like, I was more interested in the stickers and the art prints. And I like the idea of putting it in this, like, the book in a nice sleeve because I really do love the book so much. Yes, that's pretty cool. That's pretty cool. So, but, yeah, I was going for the prints and the stickers and the field notes were going to be, like, a nice addition. And I had no idea just how good they were going to look, especially because the picture has the field notes logo in silver. Although the actual books themselves, it's all printed in orange, which makes it look more striking.

'''Myke Hurley:''' So, very nice. I had a great mail day today. I even got some other little things, but I'm going to leave them for next week's episode.

'''Brad Dowdy:''' Yeah, our show notes are already taking a hit. Like, we could record for two or three hours today, I think, at the pace we're going, which is good. This is good stuff. I love talking about it. But let's talk about something else we love, Myke.

'''Myke Hurley:''' That's Harry's. I've got some exciting news today about Harry's. So, I'm sure that you've seen how big Razer manufacturers always come out with new models, right? They have the new one that does this. They have the new one that does that. But with these new features, obviously, usually, you're expected to see increased prices, right? New features. It's got more than your previous model. Maybe you pay a little bit more for it. Well, our friends at Harry's don't believe in this. They have made a bunch of exciting new improvements to their razors. And you know what I'm going to say next. They're keeping their prices exactly the same. Harry's five-blade razors now include a softer flex hinge for a more comfortable glide, a trimmer blade to get those hard-to-reach places, a lubricating strip, and they also have a new textured razor handle for more control when your hands are wet and maybe soapy. Harry's believes so much in the quality of their new razors that they continue to guarantee that. And they also give you a full refund if you're not happy. Harry's new razors offer an even higher quality shave at about half the price of big brand blades. Their blades are just $2 each. This is why, on average, an everyday shaver will save $150 each year on blades using Harry's. Now, Brad, I believe you got a little bit of a sneak peek at this new Harry's set stuff. So what do you think?

'''Brad Dowdy:''' I didn't know it had that extra trimming blade until you just told me that, which is really cool. So I normally bring the pens and paper into the recording studio that I'm talking about. So today I brought the two Harry's razors, the newer model and the older model. And while you were talking, I picked it up and I was like, I'll be damned. There's a trimming blade on the back of this blade.

'''Myke Hurley:''' Yeah, so it's like a little blade that sticks out of the back, right?

'''Brad Dowdy:''' Yeah, yeah. That's super cool. Which, being a bearded one as I am, that's actually really, really helpful. So I need to give that a whirl. But I did notice that when I put it on. But the new handle is great. It's a slightly smaller handle than if you've used one of the molded plastic or rubber or mat handles that they've made before. It's just a tick smaller all the way around. It's about the same weight, maybe a hair lighter. But the grip sections are super, super nice. This is the one I'm using all the time now. I've used it for a couple weeks now, I guess. And it's been nothing but great. But now that I see that these new blades have the trimming blade, I'm even more excited. So that's very cool.

'''Myke Hurley:''' What do you think about the flex hinge and the lubricating strip and stuff? Is that an as a shave for you?

'''Brad Dowdy:''' Yeah, it seems actually pretty much the same. The flex hinge is maybe a little bit more flexy. But that's about it. It's actually really close to the same performance, if not a little bit better. So yeah, you can tell a slight difference when you're using it in a good way.

'''Myke Hurley:''' Excellent stuff. Harry's starter set is a fantastic deal. For just $15, you get a weighted razor handle, moisturizing shave cream, and three precision-engineered five-blade cartridges. And a travel cover, too. But how about getting this for $10? Well, go to harrys.com and you'll get $5 off if you use the coupon code PENADDICT with your first purchase. That's H-A-R-R-Y-S.com coupon code PENADDICT at checkout for a special $5 off. Thank you so much to Harry's for their support of this show and RelayFM.