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Gentleman’s Journal

Our Air-Safe Manicure Set in blue & white was featured in the Gentleman’s Journal’s latest article “The Pick: Czech & Speake Air-Safe Manicure Set.”

“With ingenious crystal-edge instruments encased in blue long grain leather, this award-winning travel manicure set will ensure you always have a smooth landing. Czech & Speake’s approach to daily grooming rituals borders on the spiritual. Its shaves are closer, its soaps softer and its aftershaves more aromatic. And yet, the award-winning British brand are never satisfied. From its Belgravia-based showroom, Czech & Speake is continuously inventing and innovating — determined to improve your grooming experience beyond the bathroom…”

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Why Washing and Grooming Should be Relished in the Summer

Washing and grooming is routine for us all to feel our best and function during our work life and downtime. During the cold, tiresome months of winter where by we lack energy from reduced exposure to sunlight, it can be hard to maintain motivation for the social custom. As the weather warms there is certainly a need to up your hygiene, but equally the summer season provides great pleasure in doing so. Here is a list of reasons why you should relish your regime this summer and how you can get the best out of it. 

Embrace the shower

As much as we love sun for gracing our skin with a glowing tan and pulling us out from seasonal lows, it can be harsh on the body. As you well know, the higher temperatures will increase perspiration, so regular rinsing is kid-stuff. But you have to be aware of how considerable the grease build up can be in your bodies crevices and locks. There is undoubtedly a need to be more thorough with your routine, whether that be adding a second dose of shampoo to cut through grease left behind, or choosing high quality washes such as our Neroli Hydrating Body Wash that will suitably clean as apposed to masking an odour.

Czech and Speake Neroli Hydrating Body Wash and Oxford Cambridge Hydrating Body Wash

 

Tackle the heat

In the height of summer, temperatures can become tedious, disrupting proactively and sleep. A cool shower can do a lot for you in these conditions. The chilled setting will reduce your body temperature which then sets a higher threshold for perspiration. As well as this, brisk water allows your skin to hold in moisture, which is crucial when faced with the dehydrating capacity of UV rays. It is also useful to use products designed to hydrate. Our multipurpose bath oils will emulsify water, producing a softening effect to your body, or will alternatively act as a moisturiser when applied directly to damp skin after showering. Another tip would be to take your cool shower before bed; it has been proven that we sleep better when our body temperature is on a decline.

Czech and Speake No.88 Moisturising Body and Bathing Oil 50ml and Neroli Moisturising Body and Bathing Oil 50ml

 

Seize your summer glow

When the sun’s out, so is your skimpier wardrobe consisting of shorts, vests and and sandals, worn to endless summer calendar events. In the harsh light of day, your body is faced with much more exposure than the latter part of the year, so it is important to keep up appearances and give time to those parts that have been neglected for some time. Your toe nails in particular will require some TLC after a long period of hibernation; our manicure sets are well kitted with all the tools you need to bring them up to scratch. But don’t fear the exposure, the sunny weather naturally instills a sense of self-confidence and feeling of attractiveness, through lifting our mood and providing skin with a healthier glow. The sun is an enhancer, so a spritz of your favourite scent will be lifted in the heat.

Czech and Speake Manicure Set in Blue and White and Villa Ausonia Eau De Parfum Spray 100ml

 

If you’d like to improve your regime for the summer weather, discover our hydrating bath & body collection and grooming range.

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The Gentleman’s Journal

The Gentleman’s Journal recommend the best weekend away destinations that “require no more preparation than a well packed cabin bag”. They recommend a visit to their online store to create this travel capsule collection, and included in this is a Czech & Speake Air-Safe Manicure Set.

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Czech & Speake’s Holiday Guide: How to Pack for 3 Different Holiday Types

Founded on the notion to provide fine quality products to aid a rich and pleasureful lifestyle, Czech & Speake live and breathe luxury. As recorded in history as far back as the infamously indulgent Romans, the opportunity to discover a new culture and allow yourself to switch off from work and worries, remains to be the pinnacle of luxury. We truly advocate the holiday, having designed a niche travel range to make the whole experience a lot easier and to facilitate bringing with you your favourite lavish products.

As it’s the season for travel, we’d like to share with you our top destinations for three different luxurious holiday types, paired with high-end suitcase must haves.

City Break: Helsinki

If you desire an escape from your daily routine but find solace in activity and culture as apposed to sun-soaking, a city break will satisfy your needs. We recommend a visit to the cool capital of Finland, Helsinki. As you would expect from the design lead Scandinavian’s, the city is run with the upmost efficiency. The streets are clean and the tram system runs smoothly which provides a sense of ease and tranquility that is not often found in buzzing capitals. This contemporary energy is dispersed across the city, spoiling visitors with sleek, cutting edge restaurants and bars as well unique, soul-feeding experiences. You can take in the cities beautiful architecture while open-air swimming at Allas Sea Pools, or release your endorphins in the stunning pine-clan sauna, Loyly.

What to Pack:

Upkeep your appearance to match the sleek city. Pack Czech & Speake’s No.88 Travel Shave Set to maintain a close and sharp shave, and keep teeth squeaky clean with Marvis’ Ginger Mint Travel Toothpaste. Appreciate Scandinavian design and travel with a Sandqvist’s Damien Leather Weekend Bag. Embrace the casual Nordic culture and wear a clean-cut Cotton-Twill Chore Jacket from Richard James both to chic bars and daytime strolls. Meander the cityscape in classic but sturdy Wingtip Brogues from Grenson while immersed in the incredible sound of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless headphones.

Beach Holiday: Sardinia

 

If you seek a beach holiday, Italy’s Sardinia will not disappoint. The island contains endless golden beaches with heavenly gradients of turquoise. In a country associated with style, it is unsurprising that this magnificent scenery is paired with glamour, appearing as the landscape in numerous Hollywood movies. Strips such as The Costa Smeralda ooze opulence, with luxury hotels, restaurants and boutiques lining the coastline. If you want to escape the glitz you can discover the ruins of Sardinia’s ancient nuraghic culture, indulge in the the Italian’s impeccable cuisine or simply take in the rugged landscape on costal walks and swims.

What to Pack:

Head to the beach with style, wearing Kirk Originals Harvey Round-Frame Tortoiseshell Sunglasses and Italian designed Rubinacci Printed Swim Shorts, all carried in a Black Calf Leather Trolley Case, also Rubinacci. Maintain appearances after exposure to the elements to look smart for the lavish bars. Wear Triumph & Disaster No Dice Suncream to enhance natural sun protection, and bring with you a Czech & Speake Air-Safe Manicure Set in Blue & White to groom rugged, beach-worn nails. For the costal walks, pack Fracap’s Moro Sandals.

Glamping: Mount Rushmore

Perhaps you want to escape the bustling world and be at one with nature, but would prefer to do this in comfort and luxury. Glamping is worth a try, and company Under Canvas is the one to choose. The founders mission was to bring friends and families together to experience the immersive outdoors in amenity and style. The company have eight deluxe resorts with impressive safari inspired tents including kingsize beds, ensuite bathrooms and wood burning stoves, with no offer of wifi to encourage visitors to ‘unplug’. Our favourite site is located by America’s iconic Mount Rushmore, with activities offered such as massages, hiking tours and gold panning.

What to pack:

Under Canvas’ tent might be all inclusive but nothing compares to your own personal colognes and toiletries. Czech & Speake’s Three Compartment Gentleman’s Travel Case in red leather has the capacity to store all of your favourite washroom items. If hiring such a grand outdoor suite amongst beautiful surroundings, it would be shame not to entertain in style. Harrod’s Picnic Basket for 4 has all the fine crockery, cutlery and glassware needed, while Snow Peak’s Hotlips Titanium 600 Mug is a more practical option for sipping hot brew on chilled evenings. For those days of activity, Prada’s Suede boots and Rain’s red Jacket are the trendy but hardwearing go-to’s, with a Sony a7 II Compact System Camera to capture the memories.

 

If you’ve been inspired to book a holiday to any one of our recommendations, discover our travel range. Click to shop No.88 Travel Shave Set, Air-Safe Manicure Set in Blue & White or Three Compartment Gentleman’s Travel Case in red leather.

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Gentleman’s Journal

We are delighted to be featured in “Your guide to the best grooming travel sets” by Gentleman’s Journal as best for a business handshake Air Safe Manicure Kit.

“For a little in-flight grooming, this air-safe manicure set by Czech & Speake is perfect. Each one of the miniature instruments have rounded edges to conform to international restrictions on hand luggage for air travel.”

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Mr Porter

Our Manicure set was featured in Mr Porter’s list of ‘The Best Gifts to Give your Dad this Father’s Day’.

“Czech & Speake’s handsomely appointed, leather-bound manicure kit has everything he could ever need for keeping his nails neat and tidy. And, let’s be honest, quite a lot more. With two pairs of scissors (safety and nail), slanted tweezers, two pairs of nail clippers, a cuticle nipper and a double-ended cuticle pusher, this is without a doubt the most complete nail-care set he’ll ever receive.”

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Men Have Always Been Grooming

At Czech & Speake one of our most distinctive and popular products is our Manicure Set and its travel-fit successor, the Air-Safe. A unique quality of our brand at its conception was the idea to create, luxurious and indulgent grooming products for men, in a market place where products were predominantly designed for women. Times have changed! And we’re thrilled. The word unisex is customary, and the minimal, honest design of our manicure set range is accessible to all. But what might seem the most radical is the amplification of the daily-use men’s grooming market; trendy barbers can be found on every corner in London, and high-profile fashion houses, Tom Ford and Marc Jacobs, have released subtle-use men’s cosmetic ranges.

We’re here to inform you that male grooming is no new concept, and should have never been restricted for one gender to relish in as it has been in recent times. Here are some intriguing men’s beauty tales in history you might not know about:

Would you believe it was originally men who first painted their nails? Dating back to 3, 200 BC in Babylonia, manicures were unrelated to gender, instead nail paint was used to determine status; the darker the colour the higher your ranking. The well polished hand was much rather a symbol of luxury. But most remarkably, warriors would paint their nails black and green before going into battle, with the belief that war-painted nails would provoke fear in their components. They would receive hours of treatment before combat to ensure their manicure was immaculate.

At a similar time, the idea of self-cleansing and the wearing of cosmetics was habitual to the Romans. Indulging in hygiene was deemed important, which is why we’ve been left with the magnificat public Roman bath houses in areas of the world. After soaking, men were known to bask in perfumes, powder their faces and wear subtle rouges on lips and cheeks.

One particular powerful male figure at this time in history who was said to be addicted to beauty, aromatics and grooming, was Alexander The Great. The undefeated warrior established a botanical garden in his city with plant cuttings he’d gathered on his travels, in order to extract the most lavish and diverse oils, perfumes and cosmetic products. He was also a pioneer of the clean shave. Previously it was considered emasculating and reflective of degeneracy, but Alexander challenged this notion, with his soldiers following suit, and became the ruler of the largest empire of the ancient world.

So there you have it. These gallant historic figures testify that grooming is, and always should have been, a powerful tool.

 

If you’d like to view our award-winning Air-Safe Manicure Set, or our 8-piece Manicure Set, click here to view our range. Alternatively, click here to view our full niche grooming range.

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Gentleman’s Journal

Gentleman’s Journal wrote a piece on the best grooming items to pack in your hand luggage. Our Air-Safe Manicure Set in Black & Red was recommended for in-flight grooming.

“Whether you rack up your air miles on account of business or pleasure, the gentleman who takes regularly to the skies is bound to encounter a few grooming challenges… But do no not despair. Counteracting the damage is easy — just so long as you ensure that the right grooming essentials are stowed in your hand luggage.”

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Great British Brands 2019

Country & Town House released their annual edition of ‘Great British Brands’, which is now in its fourth edition. The publication showcases 150 luxury British brands from all areas of retail as well as art, culture, architecture and more. The industry bible provides company information along with the captivating stories of how the brands came to be. Czech & Speake was proud to be apart of the 2019 edition with a double page spread all about the world of Czech & Speake. Below you can read the publications full feature to discover more about the brand if you didn’t already know:

Czech & Speake brings a unique approach to a refined range of bathing products – from the most luxurious hardware to the finest fragrances. Despite the fact that this British Lifestyle brand has a global presence, it very much remains a London-based, family owned business, driven by the Sawkins family. It has a proud heritage and a classic, understated style that is recognised internationally for its definitively English character. All Czech & Speake products are designed, tested, developed and refined by Sawkins, along with his team of designers in London. All the designs, from the desirable manicure sets to the latest innovation for the three sumptuous bathroom collections, are developed in house and are exclusive to Czech & Speake.

Its particular brand of Englishness starts with its first location on historic Jermyn Street in London’s St James. From the middle of the 19th century to the present day, the street has been pre-eminent as the home of luxury habiliments and paraphernalia for the English gentleman. In 1980 Sawkins established his bathroom fittings business at number 88, where he worked independently as an interior designer. He quickly established a clientele among some of the country’s top architects and interior designers for his beautifully designed and high quality bathroom fittings. Never one to remain satisfied by success in one area, the next step was to pursue a lifelong passion for fragrance. This address subsequently gave the fledgling company’s first fragrance, No 88, its name. Since that time a comprehensive range of men’s fine fragrances, accessories, shaving sets and exquisite leather goods has been developed – showcasing luxurious bathing at its best. Today, the main showroom is on Pimlico Road in Belgravia.

Distinct from the grooming and aromatics business, Czech & Speake’s Bathing Division produces a comprehensive collection of exquisite fittings and accessories for the most elegant bathrooms worldwide; in fact, over half of all sales are for the international market. The solid and reliable quality of its products is unique. Its English origins and style inspirations uphold the brand’s promise of status, elegance and understated product design.

Timeless, classic and elegant in design and presentation, Czech & Speake uses only the highest quality ingredients for fragrances and always ensures that the standards of excellence and meticulous attention to detail are inherent to everything they produce. The Aromatics collection comprises a range of fine fragrances, colognes, bath oils and aftershaves, as well as distinctive burning sticks for indoor and outdoor use. Czech & Speake also adds to its diverse range of men’s grooming essentials with exquisite shaving sets, fine leather toiletry bags and manicure sets including a collection especially for the traveller. There are twelve fragrances, all made using the purest essential oils and the finest ingredients. Inspired by the unique and traditional pharmacy bottles, each is beautifully presented in etched glass and has the Czech & Speake logo embossed at the base of each. These modern yet classic men’s and women’s fragrances are presented in beautiful boxes, each telling a story about the fragrance. The boxes are embellished with Czech & Speake signature detailing, adding layers and texture to the intricate use of illustration and typography.

Czech & Speake’s bestseller, No 88, is a complex, character-rich blend of spicy notes with a dry base, and is worn by celebrities worldwide. Their global expansion, thanks to a rapidly growing digital luxury market, has led to the relaunch of Dark Rose, a fragrance that has proved popular in the Middle East. Similarly androgynous in scent, Czech & Speake’s newest fragrance, Villa Ausonia blends notes from oceanic ozone with citrus. Over the next year Czech & Speake will break new ground by developing its own Skincare range and a dedicated Aromatics and Grooming store.

 

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Men’s Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas 2019

Men are famously difficult to buy for, especially around the celebration defined by romance where the standard choice of flowers may not go appreciated. 

We believe the man should be spoilt just as much as his Valentine, so take a look at our top picks of luxury treats that can be enjoyed this Valentine’s Day.

Floral fragrances

Although he may not express much interest in a physical bunch of flowers, he certainly would appreciate a complex fragrance with floral notes.

Our Neroli cologne offers the blossom of bitter orange alongside orange flowers to create a refreshing, zesty fragrance. Neroli is known for its relaxing qualities and when coupled with ylang-ylang, the scent is heady and exotic.

Air-safe Manicure Set

If your Valentine is an avid traveller, then this award-winning travel manicure set is the perfect gift. With a luxurious leather and contrasting red interior, this manicure set represents both beautiful and functional design.

The internal instruments have been handmade in Germany, each with rounded edges to comply with travel regulations. Give your loved one something beyond novelty; rather a piece of kit that is both elegant and long-lasting – a new life companion.

Bath oils

Bath oils are a restorative gift that show you care. Bath oils are great for active men who need a moment to unwind and detox.

A No. 88 Bath Oil is full of natural essential oils that leave the skin feeling soft and nourished. With notes of bergamot, sandalwood and geranium, your other half will leave the tub feeling relaxed and smelling divine.

Weekend soaps

Another travel essential, for someone who wants to bring their indulgent bathing routine with them when they’re on the move. These weekend soaps create a lather that’s full of nourishing coconut oil to leave the skin feeling beautifully soft.

The soaps could work well as part of a gift selection or hamper, which you can create yourself. If you would prefer a well curated gift box set, then our luxury gift boxes can take the pressure off you.

Shaving Soaps 

The full size shaving soaps come complete with a shaving dish made from spun aluminium. Allow your loved one to indulge in their grooming routine with our luxury shaving soaps that contain coconut moisturising oil for the idealised soft skin finish.

For more gift ideas, take a look at our Gift Ideas Under £100 or browse our niche grooming range for more inspiration. To learn more about our brand and keep up to date with our products, follow us on Instagram.

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Esquire

Esquire push the importance of ‘Keeping your hands clean, clear, and hangnail-free’ and compiled a list of The 14 Best Nail Clippers to Keep You Looking Presentable. Our Manicure Set is featured as a luxury option.

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Unreserved

In the Style Supplement of business news provider ‘The Malaysian Reserve’, our 8-piece Stone & Cream Manicure Set was selected for their 2020 Christmas Gift Guide, ‘The Christmas Presents You Need to Get the Men in Your Life’

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Marie Claire

Marie Claire created an expansive list with discerningly selected products as ‘Stylish Christmas gifts for him’. Czech & Speake were grateful to have two products featured within the list including our 8 piece Manicure Set and Villa Ausonia cologne.

 

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5 Essential Products for Your Men’s Grooming Routine

At Czech & Speake we staunchly believe that it is a man’s prerogative to groom however he wants to groom, but we are commonly asked for advice around the basics.

Grooming is not just about hygiene, it is about looking and feeling your very best. When we take care of ourselves, we can feel unstoppable. Invest in the right products and follow a basic men’s grooming routine, and you will feel incredible.  Remember the Czech & Speake mantra, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression”.

Back to basics, how do you know which products are a necessity, and which ones are a luxury?

Here are the five products we think are essential for men’s grooming.

A signature scent

A fragrance is important. If we asked you to, you could tell us who your best smelling friends are. The chances are they have found a fragrance that suits their skin, and they go back to it all the time.  Find a scent that matches well with your personality. You’ll know when you have it because people will tell you that you smell fantastic.

It can be tempting to go for the strong smelling fragrances, but we would recommend trying light scents at first and use it sparingly. Nobody likes an overpowering perfume. It will smell like you are trying to hide something. A good fragrance only needs applying once a day. Even if you can’t smell it anymore, everyone else can.

You can find further tips around selecting a scent in this article.

A high quality shaving set

Even with a beard, you will need to shave from time to time, if you prefer, so it is worth investing in a proper shaving set. Cheap razors will not do; you will nick your skin or take the top layer off, leaving you with a nasty cut or an unattractive rash. Invest in a proper shaving set. It might cost you a little more, but it will last longer and give you a higher quality shave.

At the very least, even if you do not need to brushes and the foam, you need to invest in a proper razor. Stay away from disposables. Not only are they bad for your skin, but they are bad for the environment, too.

A good body wash

Nobody wants to be the smelly friend. A good body wash should leave a light, fresh smelling scent on your skin, without leaving behind any residue. Our hydrating body washes are actively engineered to soothe and refresh. They will cleanse you well, but will not strip your body of its natural oils.

Moisturising body & bathing oil

Your skin is the biggest organ you own, and you should be looking after it. Not only is its well being essential for your health, but the skin is the largest organ you can see on the outside of your body, so if you want to look good, you will need to give it a little bit of tender love and care every now and again.

Buy the right oil, and you can cleanse, moisturise and fragrance your skin in one go. Czech & Speake’s moisturising body and bathing oils are especially good if you have dry or irritated skin, because just a few drops can help you rehydrate, and they leave your skin lightly fragranced.

A manicure set

Your hands are hard to hide, and they reveal a lot about you. Dirty fingernails are often accidental, but they leave a lasting impression, and it can often be the wrong one. If you do not want people to think that you do not take care of yourself, it is time to start giving your nails some attention.

We are not saying you should sit there and buff your nails until they are bright and shiny, but clean and well-trimmed nails should be a staple part of your male grooming routine. Do not bit them off or use a toothpick, invest in a proper manicure kit and take real care of your digits.

 

We have a range of great products from essentials listed above available on this website. We’d love for you to begin your basic men’s grooming routine with us.

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Boat

The Czech and Speake Manicure Set was included in Boat’s ‘Survival Guide: The Monaco Yacht Show 2018 Beauty and Grooming Essentials’, suggesting that state of your nails are very impressionable, and the Manicure Set can provide “everything you need to make sure nails are always clean and tidy.”

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Jim Chapman (Youtuber)

Jim Chapmen is one of the UK’s most influential Youtubers, with over two million subscribers. After finding fame through his likability on the online platform, he’s made a name for himself through his refined style, which he was rewarded for by the readers of GQ, voting him No.1 on ‘GQ’s Best Dressed List’.

Jim Chapman, gives his review of Czech & Speake’s No. 88 Moisturising  Bath and Body Oil and Manicure Set.

 

 

First Impressions Start with a Handshake

There might be two reasons as to why you do not take much care to your nails: Manicuring your own nails is difficult and you see it as part of the feminine grooming ritual. However, these are not valid reasons anymore, at least not in this century.

Everyone should pay attention to their nails, because first impressions start with a handshake. They are not only seen as an indicator of one’s personal hygiene but also as a “business card” that you are handing out throughout the day. To ensure you always look presentable, you should include a manicure into your weekly grooming routine. And no, using your teeth is not a worthy substitute for cutting edge technology.

To show how easy it is to manicure your own nails and to help you taking care your nails, we prepared a step-by-step demonstration:

STEP 1: Preparation

Prepare a bowl with warm soapy water, we find that our Oxford & Cambridge body wash perfectly preps the skin for the task at hand. After, lay out a towel on a table and wash your hands under warm water and scrub your nails with soap.

STEP 2: Clipping 

Place your hand on the towel and cut your nails using the clippers. Do not clip them too short, just roughly to the shape of your fingertips.

STEP 3: Filling

Now using the nail file in your manicure set, file to round any edges and smooth the desired shape.

STEP 4: Cuticle Shaping

Your manicure set includes a cuticle trimmer and a cuticle clipper, that will help you with this step. First, soak your fingertips for approximately 30 seconds, in the bowl with the warm soapy water that you have prepared on Step 1 (this will soften the cuticles). Now grab your cuticle trimmer and carefully push the cuticles back till the beginning of the “half-moons”. Next, using the cuticle clipper cut the excess skin – but be careful.

STEP 5: Aftercare 

Use a nail buffer to polish your nails to make then look more consistent, shiny and increase circulation to boost growth. After, using your indicator of the opposite hand, rub some oil into each cuticle and massage them without applying too much pressure. Give your hands another wash with a decent soap to finish off.

There you have it. No more excuses, gentlemen. Start giving your nails the treatment they deserve for young, healthy looking hands, destined to make a strong first impression.

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