WTT: Personna 74

June 3, 2017, 10:37 pm

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http://imgur.com/a/yz3Td

Either as 5 or all 35. Make me an offer.
Looking for others that can no longer be purchased. Same thing, you ship to my US forwarder I will ship to you.

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My Realization

June 3, 2017, 11:42 pm

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Allright here goes.  I'm almost 57 years old.  Been shaving since '75.  Joined the "wet shaving" DE resurgence in 2013 with a Muhle R89.  Have since owned/acquired an ASD2, Two Fatip Grandes, numerous Techs both pre and post war Canadian and U.S., Long Comb NEWs both Canadian and U.S., 40's Superspeeds, '56 Superspeeds, and a Merkur 23c.  I've been a member of this and another large shaving forum since and have come to my own conclusions about DE razors.  Yes they are superior to over priced carts (for me).  Yes, there are better and worse soaps.  Personally, I don't find a big difference in blades.  Derbys work fine so I bought a thousand for about $70 bucks.  7 cents a blade.  Williams is cheap and poor quality.  Geo F. Trumper is expensive and poor quality.  Cella is a nice tallow soap and performs well.  Tabac is a nice tallow soap and performs equally well if not better and has matching fragrance based products in their line.  Beyond that, I can now get a perfect BBS shave with any razor.  Ya, ya gotta be careful with a Fatip.  Ya...an ASD2 is mild.  But at the end of the day (an over-used expression) the blade shaves your face not the razor.  All razor blades are sharp.  A lot of the debate of the minutiae of this gap vs. that gap, or handles, or blah blah blah is nonsense.  Traditional master barbers admit that hot towels and warm lather are for the comfort and luxury pampering experience of the client but that cold shaving is superior as it's the soap and water that prep and hydrate the beard hair, not the heat.  It's just shaving.  For the record though, I must use a post war Tech (to avoid the dreaded "blade chatter" that I've never experienced) and hold the razor at precisely 32.678 degrees with a Derby blade hand stropped on Levis brand denim while facing magnetic north and listening to Carry On My Wayward Son by Kansas to achieve true BBS which only lasts twenty one minutes due to my extremely  sensitive skin and extremely  manly, very very coarse beard.   Cheers.

WTS Soap lot, Thater, Vintage Blades, Shake Sharp

June 4, 2017, 12:17 am

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Hello and good day,


Bought a lot of new stuff so I'm selling others to cover the cost. All soaps were bought in 2017, except for B&M and CRSW which were bought in late 2016. Only shipping CONUS. Prices include priority shipping. PM your interests and questions.


Soap lot. Retail value is $91 and shipping fees. Selling for $55.


Barrister & Mann Seville, used twice
Mystic Water Maestrale, unused.
Mystic Water Jeff's Lavender, used once
Mystic Water Unscented, unused
Cold River Soap Works Bergamot & Bay Select v2, used approximately 10-15 times
Mike's Natural Soap Orange Cedarwood & Black pepper, used approximately 10-15 times
Mystic Water Unscented Shave stick, used 3 times













Thater Finest Silvertip Two band 4125/2 Bulb. Used 4 times, has not shed a hair. Bought from Straight Razor Design in April 2017. Retail $165. Selling for $120.


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Assortment of vintage blades. 85 blades for $70. 

Will throw in the 14 Gillette Spoilers, just opened, without a case making it 99 blades in the lot.

These blades will last for weeks! I averaged around 30 shaves per blade with these vintage blades compared to the 6-10 shaves with a modern blade.





























Shake Sharp, bakelite version. Takes DE blades and holds them extremely rigid. $60






















































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Wet Shaving Products Store Visit

June 4, 2017, 7:26 am

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Last week while on a travel adventure I had the pleasure of visiting the Wet Shaving Products World Headquarters in Chandler Arizona. To rewind slightly WSP was first on my radar with Phil's release of the Asylum Shave Works Soaps and Aftershaves. The ASW products are superb performers so with interest peaked I hit the WSP website and realized while on vacation I would be less than an hour drive away. Arriving at WSP storefront I was greeted by the complete line of products and Lee himself who emerged from the back where he was honing some straight razors, a service he provides and has been practicing before his starting the product line.

It was a pleasure to see and sample all the products in person. I even got to tour the production area which was filled with ingredients, scales, bottles, beakers, buckets, curing racks...picture commercial kitchen meets chemistry lab. Lee takes his craft very seriously as evidenced by his facility. Lee was very kind to answer questions and make the visit more enjoyable than imagined. Of course I left with a nice stash of product and added it to my ASW collection. More purchases are likely to follow

I would encourage anyone in the area or traveling in proximity to make time for the stop. You will be in for a treat. Lee is a TSN Site Supporting Vendor and has a great website that can found under the TSN site links/vendor list.

WTB: Personna 74's

June 4, 2017, 7:33 am

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Looking to buy some Personna 74's, pm me if you're interested in selling a pack or two

WTS/T - 2X New/Unused B&M Diamond

June 4, 2017, 8:09 am

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**RHAPSODY WAS SOLD IN ANOTHER PLACE***


Pains me, but sometimes it's best to listen to the queen's nose...in hopes that she would like the Diamond, I stacked up on these as I thoroughly enjoy the scent, but she doesn't. I'd rather trade for another B&M, New Cold River Soapworks soap, or sell it.

Method of payment is Paypal.

Shipping is not included. It is $3 for shipping to CONUS. International ask for prices.

- Unused/New B&M Diamond - $19 (retails for the same...or $19.99 to be exact)
- SOLD!!! Unused/New B&M Diamond - $19 





Comment if you have Pm'd or are interested in buying/trading. 
**I am only interested in trading for other B&M or the newer Cold River soapworks soaps. NEW/UNUSED. But if you think a trade can be done, please feel free. I am picky with my soaps, just FYI.**

Thank you for looking!
Ronnie

WTB: CSRW Winter LE Soap / Splash

June 4, 2017, 9:40 am

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Looking to trade or purchase CSRW Winter LE soap or aftershave splash.
I have many things for trade or I can purchase outright.
Please let me know. Thanks!

B&R adjustable DE razor

June 4, 2017, 10:14 am

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Hey all, I am looking to acquire a B&R adjustable DE razor in excellent condition. If anyone out there is willing to part with theirs I'd be very interested in discussing a purchase.

Thank you! All the best,

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FS: Grooming Dept. Vetiver Nobile / Lavender (both new)

June 4, 2017, 10:57 am

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Retail on these is $19/each. Both items are sold out and it is my understanding that the Lavender has been discontinued. Available here for $37 shipped CONUS, international on case-by-case basis.

FS: King Cobra

June 4, 2017, 11:06 am

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Price Reduced - Offering my gently used King Cobra razor as I have been using my slant more often than not these days.  This is a great razor and not readily available.  New this cost $239.00.  No issues whatsoever.  Will let this one go for $175.00 plus shipping CONUS.  Original box not included as it was made out of flimsy cardboard and is long gone.  Pics are part of the description. Not looking to trade.

Haircut Harry youtube channel

June 4, 2017, 12:51 pm

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Does anyone else here watch Haircut Harry on Youtube??  I actually just discovered him and I love what he does... he literally travels the world visiting barber shops getting fresh cuts and wet shaves.  It's a phenomenal channel.  I am hoping he does more wet shave episodes although the haircut only episodes are really cool.  I may try to contact him and suggest more wet shave episodes.



Maybe; if others here are interested, we can start a petition list I can send to him (once I find contact info) to show him there is a heavier interest in seeing wet shave episodes.

Thoughts??

FS: C&S 88 AND LE SAVON DES VOLCANS SHAVE SOAP

June 4, 2017, 12:51 pm

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Le Savon des Volcans Shave Soap Stick (25g cut off = 75g remaining) bought for $16.50 + shipping


Czech & Speake No. 88 Travel Shave Soap (2pucks x 25g =50g) bought for $28.99 + shipping




All yours for $35 including shipping anywhere in the United States or Canada

WTS Long handle Blackland Blackbird

June 4, 2017, 1:46 pm

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Selling my Blackbird to fund another purchase. Comes with the discontinued long handle. Retail is $185 before shipping, asking $185 Price Includes shipping CONUS only.

Romera Manchurian Brushes For Sale

June 4, 2017, 1:55 pm

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Please keep your eyes peeled on this thread. I will be individually listing Romera Manchurian brushes for sale this afternoon. All of the brushes being sold are new/never used and all of them utilize the Romera Manchurian Knots.

Here is an overview picture of the brushes that will be listed. I am keeping 2 and will sell the other 4.

WTS/T Brushes and Blades

June 4, 2017, 3:11 pm

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Hi All;
Almost done culling now.here are some items that do not get used much
All items are CONUS shipping included and Paypal non Conus = actual shipping cost
Let us begin 
Will consider trades of Software( soap) or Nacet blades 

1) 300 Blue Israeli Personna /AKA Crystal blades  NOS  $ 33.00 shipped

THREE BRUSHES  1) Stirling Finest badger  24 mm X 54 mm W/Faux ivory Handle Retail $ 39.50 + $3.95 Shiipping               $ 33.00 shipped
                                   Fat knot, big bloom; great face feel
                                   2) Restored  EverReady Deco Handle with a 26 mm Virginia Sheng finest xtra density badger knot set at 50 mm
                                  This is a Monster soap machine. retail Knot $ 22.00,handle $10.00,My Labor Free                                 $30.00 shipped
                                 3) restored Plymouth handle with a VASheng 24 mm Best badger,sheds a hair now and again
                                  a real work horse on hard soap and creams                                                                                  $15.00  shipped  

     Take the whole lot for $90.00    OR  take all 3 brushes for $70.00

Thanks for looking and do not hesitate to ask a question
More pics below        

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FS: stealth slant, baby smooth, aluminum mongoose

June 4, 2017, 5:51 pm

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All items 9/10 condition
Please judge product version on your own by the photos, I do not know.
All items being sold at retail price with TSN rules.
Prices incluse USA shipping. International is extra.
Pm for any questions, to ask for more pictures, or best offers. Not looking to trade.
Thanks for looking!
Slant - $75 - SOLD
Baby smooth - $40 - SOLD
Mongoose - $100

How Often Do You Change Blades?

June 4, 2017, 5:54 pm

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I have always always finished using all the blades in one box before moving on to the next. But, as I shaved this morning, I wondered if changing blades ever time I shaved would effect my shave any. For example,  I used Rapira Stainless Steel morning (first shave using the Rapira), and then changed my blade to a Feather blade next time I shaved.

So, my question is do you think shaving this way will have an effect on my shave or not?
Also, I am wondering if anyone has used this method of shaving. 


Wayne

Astra SS & Super 84

June 4, 2017, 7:11 pm

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For sale, Gillette Super 84 date code S1, recently revamped with factory nickel from R. E. $55 delivered. Minty refreshed.


97 Astra SS (purchased $15 for 100) $12 delivered

Vladimir Ferdman V7 x Shavemac 3 band silvertip

June 4, 2017, 8:58 pm

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Dear intrepid brush fanatics, please meet the Vladimir Ferdman V7 handle complemented with a Shavemac 3 band premium silvertip knot. The handle and knot were sourced separately and put together with a little elbow grease.  

If you haven't seen many of these in the wild, you're in luck. I stumbled upon Vladimir's creations on a pen turning site, while looking for resins and materials for a Geoff Anderson brush. The quality of Vladimir's work shone through and I knew one would be in my near future. 

I contacted Vladimir via Etsy and he got back to me near instantly. His attention to detail and questions on the handle was impressive, we discussed dimensions, bore sizes and small changes to handle design. Once these details were finalized, the handle was ready in two days!  


V7 in Black Peacock resin: 



Vladimir's handle shape is superb and the handle is finished to a liquid sheen, yes his work is that good! The black peacock resin is beautiful and shimmers when you rotate the brush, I love the color nuances in this material. 


Here's a side pic, notice Vladimir's logo on the base of the handle. 




Bernd's craftsmanship: 



Bernd's knot is just incredibly soft and there's something about 3 band silvertip 

Thank you to Vladimir and Bernd for making this happen. This is the most beautiful brush in my collection. 


Thanks for reading.

Michael

Everyone should go custom at least once...!!!

June 4, 2017, 9:58 pm

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When i took the plunge into the marvelous hobby of traditional wet shaving i had no idea whatsoever of what i was getting into. All i knew was that it was retro, and i love all things retro. Sometimes i think that i was born 100 years too late. Jeje. Besides that, i also knew that i was not going to be the bassman of ZZ Top, and that i did not want to sell hunting equipment. At the same time, i hated shaving. I did it for more than three decades without soap, sometimes without water, never against the grain, and with the same cart for six months or more. Then, maturity sets in, and i began to do mental judo with the things that i dont like, but have to do anyway. The first was handwriting. The second was shaving.

So i started learning, and buying. And i got a pretty good case of acquisition desorder. So, after nine straights and ten safeties, both vintage and modern, i decided to put an end to the disorder with a custom brush. And an idea was born. That was about the middle of february. One of my favorite hobbies is cruising in my sailboat Hakuna Matata. So, my brush was going to be a tribute to yatching. It was going to be made out of teak and holly, the woods usted to make the soles and terminations on boats.



So, I contacted the owner of Paladin. He responded promptly, and gently turned me down because his operation did not lend itself for the kind of brush that i wanted. Generous as he is, he pointed me in the right direction. He suggested that i should contact Robert Carey, of zenshave.com.

Go to his page and see his capabilities for yourself.

In my letter i told him what i had in mind: a brush made out of teak and holly. Those are the woods they use to make cabin soles and terminations in sailboats and yatchs in general.

I dont know if the following is true: i dont think he takes on every custom job he is offered. He only do the ones that he finds interesting. Lucky me, he found my yacht tribute brush project up to par and offered me a price. I found it extremely reasonable.

He was very accommodating. He asked me what features i wanted in the brush. I told him that my idea was limited to the woods used, that he was the artist and gave his creativity a green light. He came up with the shape of the brush and the checkering at the neck, and since i love firearms i love that touch.

He sent me photos of the construction process and even sent me shavings of the teak and holly he used after the lathe. At the end he came up with the idea to put an image at the base of the brush. I told him to put a boat's helm. I never imagined how good the final product was going to be. It is even better than i ever dreamed.



When the brush finally came in, the very first thing that happened when i opened the box was....: it fell from my hands and landed butt first on the tile floor. After i picked it up i said: why worry? There was not a dent. Teak is indestructible. The brush jumped from my fingers because it wanted me to know how tough it is.

But the most amazing feature was the smell. Robert finished the brush in some marine varnish that makes me feel that i am aboard!

To finish it all he installed a two band knot that is a superb performer, but that is outside the scope of this lines.

Once again, zenshave.com is amazing. His owner Robert Carey is the kind of guy you want to make this kind of deal with. I recommend him 200%.

If you are in this hobby, at least once you should go custom, with something that has a lot of meaning for you. I dont have anything against shavemac, and simpson, and thater, etc.... the thing is that anybody can have one of those. And a custom brush is only yours.




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