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Rocnel SE-G GEM razor .. WOW.

June 12, 2017, 4:35 pm
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I received my Rocnel SE-G GEM razor today.  I normally wait for at least three shaves before reviewing, however in this case I felt compelled to post after only one shave.  Color me impressed!
Packaging : superb.
Finishing : beautifully built and finishing is impressive.
Feel : the razor has a nice heft and is solidly constructed.
Blade loading : easy enough.  I watched the video and followed instructions.
Shave : outstanding.  2-pass BBS seriously.  I have over 20 vintage GEM/Everready razors and have enjoyed them all.  This Rocnel combines the heft and solidity of the Streamline with the efficacy of razors like the 1924 or 1914.
Great job, Rocnel.  I look forward to seeing different versions of this fabulous razor!
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How hordes grown

June 12, 2017, 9:04 pm
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When our grandfathers shaved, they used the razor, blades, soap, and brush they could get in their local area. Perhaps they had a choice, perhaps there was just one to pick from. They would use it until they ran out of blades or scraped the last of the soap out of the bowl, and then go back to the same store and buy the same thing again. Efficient, but hardly exciting - even if the products probably were undeniable better than the canned foam and multi blade cartridge razors most stores stock today.

These days many of us live in a place where traditional shaving supplies are near impossible to get in local stores - the products have been squeezed out by the Big Name Multinationals multi blade cartridge system and pressurised dry foam in cans. The downside of that is not only that many of our friends and fellow men don't know the joy of a good shave, but also that we must turn to the Internet to buy what we need for our daily ritual. And the upside of that is that we're no longer restricted to the brands - or even brand, singular - that our local stores carry... the shaving products of the whole wide world is now ours to buy. The selection is staggering, and finding the right one is a daunting task for a newly converted wetshaver - from what I have seen in online discussion forums, it can be a daunting task even for those old hands who never succumbed to the lure of the multi-blade razors in the first place.

We're lucky enough to live in a time when the whole world is easily - almost too easily - accessible from the comfort of our homes: anyone with an internet connection can within minutes find other people across the world who are passionate about the same things - in our case that thing is traditional wetshaving. We can to our hearts content discuss the finer points of making lather, or nitty-gritty details on how one brush compares to another. And - and this is where the danger of hoarding starts raising it's head - you can easily be moved by glowing reviews of shaving products you never heard of before... be it brands from a different continent or something someone has lovingly crafted by hand on their kitchen counter.

Something else happened at (very) roughly the same time as the multi blade razors were pushed onto the marked: there was the growing realization (or perhaps the re-realization) that men - us big, burly, manly men - should be allowed, or even encouraged to be a little vain. Care about our looks a little further than checking for holes in our pants and scraping the stubble off with a bayonet... it is not without reason that the ads for the early multi blade razors emphasised the smoothness of the shave and how much the girls would like it. Suddenly boys growing into men were told that it was okay to use that nice smelling soap, rub some lotion into the cheeks and, y'know - smarten up a bit. Gets you a bit more positive attention from the girls too - or the boys, if you're tastes run that way. Your Mileage May vary, as it does with so many things in shaving and life.

As mentioned, we live in an age of global commerce. Checking out that barbershop in Turkey is just as easy as checking that one in downtown Houston - even if you happen to live in Norway. And the almost scary part is that it's all easy to place and order and have it shipped straight to your door. No more slugging barefoot through snowdrifts higher than your own head to buy a sorry piece of soap at the drugstore (uphill both ways off course, not that the youth of today would believe it), no more having to make do with the same old blade. Instead we can order new soap and new blades from anywhere we like, and while we're at it we might well put that cream the guys at the forum were raving about in the basket... oh, and lets pick up a yet another sampler pack of blades as well...and that brush that I didn't pick up last time...

The result? The box the poor postman has to drag through the snowdrifts (barefoot, uphill, etc) seems pretty huge when you finally receives it, and the contents can barely be fitted into your shave nook. And where did that new razor come from? The mysteries of online shopping is never more impenetrable than when you're unpacking.

Exposed to fellow shavers and tempting shops online, it's easy for a hoard to grow out of all reasonable proportions. Our forefathers are a testament to the fact that we don't really need four razors, five brushes and seven different soaps and creams in order to shave - but it is nice to to be able to mix and match, try something new, select just the right fragrance before we go out and face the world. We can embrace our manliness by picking something that smells of the great outdoors, or get ready to woo the girl (or boy) in our life with a light rose scent... the only limits is the sky and the size of your cupboard. And that is why I have gotten to rather enjoy my Acquisition Disorders; while it does cost me a bit of money (but not much more than buying into the latest fad from the Big Name Multinationals would cost) it gives me much pleasure - not just in the morning spa-experience that a good shave is, but also throughout the day - every day.

Embrace your hoard. Reconquer the bathroom and fill it with products that both you and your partner in life will enjoy. Celebrate your ability to be a manly man with clear skin and a pleasant fragrance. Revel in your Acquisition Disorders - but don't spend more than you can afford. And Pay It Forward or sell to a fellow wetshaver when you happens to find something in your stash that you can't understand why you got in the first place - after all, that makes room for more new supplies!

(I originally posted this here and on my blog back in April 2012, but I figured most new members never made it that far back in the archives... and I found myself nodding in agreement as I read it again today, so here it is Wink )
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FS - Morris & Fordran Cobalt L7

June 12, 2017, 9:24 pm
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Pristine Morris & Forndran Cobalt L7 with 23mm Finest knot. See the photo for yourself!

Retails for $175

Yours shipped (USA only please) for $145

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Suggestions wanted for some classic men's colognes

June 12, 2017, 11:08 pm
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Hello,
       I'm wanting some ideas and suggestions on some classic men's colognes. To me "classic" is anything before about 1960. Also qualifying would be a modern cologne that imitates or is at least reminiscent of a pre-1960 cologne.
Thank you
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WTS Vintage razors

June 12, 2017, 11:49 pm
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Hi guys, I wanted to share the fun and try to move some of my vintage razors. As you can see, these are a bit different than your usual vintage Gillettes and should provide a fun exploration in this hobby of ours. 

Most of these were exchanged and/or impulse buys. Prices are with shipping included (which is usually the bigger part of the final price). Will ship worldwide.
If you're interested in something and would like to discuss trades, multiple purchase discount or shipping options, PM me and we'll work something out.

Descripton of every razor as well as pictures are provided below:

Gillette Slim Twist - The Knack  (Made in England code V 2) with case - 20$
Condition: cracked handle and while mechanically correct, one door is a bit "lazy". Perfectly usable. The case is almost perfect.
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 Wizamet W4 with case - 15$
 This is a Gillette Slim Twist clone made by Polish company Wizamet (yes, that Wizamet). 
 Condition: cracked handle, chipped case edge, cracked but glued case door. Mechanically correct.
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Gillette Slim Twist made by Rotbart - 15$ each
To my knowledge, these were made by Rotbart under Gillette licence or after Gillette acquired Rotbart. I have two of these and are in almost perfect condition.
Condition: very good

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Vintage Astra razor with case - 20$
These are Gillette Slim Twist clones made by Astra (yes, that Astra). The handle is a bit different than original Gillette Slim Twist and imo prettier. 
Condition: very good
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Vintage Astra razor (without case) - 15$
Condition: same as above.
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Wizamet Junior with case - 15$ 
This is a Wizamet aluminium razor, a bit roughed up. The case is decent and I'm seeing it beeing a selling point Wink.
Condition: average. The razor contour is without damage although there might be slight dent on one of the safety bars (not 100% sure). Surface as seen in picture, i.e. not very good. I'm sure it could be polished though.
The case is in good condition.
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1981Eagle's Rocnel SE-G Shave report

June 13, 2017, 3:52 am
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The shipping was fast - I ordered and received this beauty.  Like a kid at Christmas, I went to bed anticipating the morning.

I preped simply by washing my face - I don't do anything elaborate.  I wear a van dyke, so I am not shaving my chin or under my nose.  

Software - Hardware:  The Rocnel SR-G loaded with a Personna GEM stainless.  Wolf Whiskers brush with a TGN Finest badger.  Proraso sandalwood cream (face lather)

Impression .... there is something very different in this razor from the GEM 1912's and Clog Pruf that I have owned - it's hard to describe.  I used to say that progressing from a cart, to a DE to a SE was like going backward in time.  The SE had a feel closer to a straight razor than a DE, and a DE closer than a straight.  For me, in vintage GEM's they have a 'sound' to them when you shave that sounds like a 'hair popping' and 'scrape' (but it doesnt' fell like a scraping or irritating shave) .... after all that 'set-up' ... that sound is completely gone with the Rocnel.  Could be that the weight of the razor and that it's stainless and not stamped brass causes the difference - could be that the way the blade is loaded and secured makes the difference.  

First pass is always north to south.  That isn't quite with the grain, as my hair grows more of an angle than that, but it isn't perpendicular (across the grain) either.  It's sort of a cross between WTG and XTG.    I had a bad angle on my right cheek and nicked myself near the mustache edge.  I slowed down and finished the first pass without incident.  
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Second pass is a against the grain (ATG) pass.  I typically go slower on this pass anyway and I did this time too.  For me - below the jaw line, I want to use nearly no pressure - I petend I am trying to use the blade to remove the shaving cream, but not touch the skin - Impossible - I know ... but it makes me use as little pressure as possible.

Impression - Results:  The I believe the aggressiveness of the razor is on par with an ATT R - slightly more blade feel than a Wolfman WR1, much less than my ATT H.  Mid-aggressive is the right place to spot it.  Other than the nick - which was my fault and cleaned up quickly with a styptic pencil - I got a great shave.  I wouldn't say BBS (I have very high standards for that label) but darn close.  Above the jaw-line it is as nice a shave (or better) than I get from anything.  Below the jaw-line I have some weird hair patterns and it's hard to get a perfect shave - but I believe today's shave was better overall than yesterday's with the WR1.

I don't know if others will - but after the shave I removed and dried the blade and cleaned the razor.  I'll use it the next few shaves and see how it does after the honeymoon phase has ended .... but I believe it to be a part of the rotation for sure.
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Fathers Day Sale on Honing

June 13, 2017, 4:50 am
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Good Day Gent's

Those of you needing to get some razors touched up can take advantage of BOGO, send me two of your straight razors that need a basic honing and only pay for one, my normal pricing is $18 for one with free basic return shipping but from now until Fathers Day get two razors honed for $18, the razors have to be in good condition and only require basic honing, if it has chips and or geometry issues that need attention they can be addressed to but not at this price.

Thanks
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FS/FT Chiseled face Civet

June 13, 2017, 5:41 am
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So apparently I ordered 2 Chiseled face Civet soaps by accident. Paid $43 with shipping. Will sell for $40 shipped or trade for a new or gently used soap/soaps. Don't have much specific in mind. Maybe one of the new T+S scents? Will entertain pretty much any offer.

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FS: 210+ Med Prep Blades

June 13, 2017, 6:07 am
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Please PM with interest.

I have for sale (also available for trade in the "blade trade" area):  210+ Med Preps (actually I counted twice and one time was 217 and the other was 215 so just being cautious by saying 210+).  I paid $55 for 250, plus $ shipping from Robinson.  Asking for $25 paypal shipped to US only please.
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Thanks,

Moe
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FS-Kai Captain Titan Mild packs

June 13, 2017, 6:10 am
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For sale,
Shipping conus usps with PayPal payment. I have 9 unused packs of kai pink SE blades. Sell for $19 each. Shipping is standard usps but if you want all 9 will do Priority total discount $129
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Hello from Quebec, Canada

June 13, 2017, 8:35 am
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Hello everybody, enjoy reading the various posts here so thought I'd say hello.  New to Wet Shaving and currently have a Merkur 34C and a Rockwell 6S on the way from Fendrihan along with everything needed to get me set up.  

Gary
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WTB: Charcoal Goods razor (SS/hammered handle/Level 1)

June 13, 2017, 9:37 am
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I have $$$ and some great trade goods - Roam, T&S soap, CF Rhino and Civet, Spyderco knives, etc.  Let's talk!!

Thanks,
Eric
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WITHDRAWN. PLEASE ARCHIVE. WTB - Tradere SB

June 13, 2017, 11:41 am
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NO LONGER WANTING TO BUY...

Anyone willing to let go of their Tradere SB? Please let me know, thank you!

Ronnie
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WTB/WTT BlackBird Open Comb baseplate only

June 13, 2017, 12:02 pm
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I would like to purchase a BalckBird OC baseplate in black oxide. I would prefer though to exchange it for my SB baseplate in black oxide in perfect condition. Please send me a PM if you have one.

Thank you,
Alex
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FS:Simpson Chubby 3 , Roja dove creation E , Jabonman , LPL, Killian

June 13, 2017, 12:18 pm
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Guys,
Few items to sell today.

1- Simpson Chubby 3 , 28mm , 53mm loft.
$270shipped , US only

New Chubby 3 sell for $350

2- 1.7 oz Roja dove creation-e or also known as enigma outside the US $280 shipped . See picture for juice level. New sells for $350+
(No introduction needed for this scent , one of Rojas best creation) I will regret selling this scent

3- "new" LPL oud santal , new unused backup $34 shipped. (Sold)

jabonman doma de noche for $18 shipped

4- 3.4oz Killian pearl oud Tester refill, exclusive limited edition for Killian outlet in Doha Qatar (amazing beautiful scent , excellent performance and long lasting) my back up refill which I no longer needed. Almost 95% full. See picture $175 shipped
I will regret selling this scent

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Quick Question (Possible Counterfeits)

June 13, 2017, 12:26 pm
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So, I have some blades, which, I suspect, may be counterfeits.

The Gillette Silver Blues, 7 O'Clocks, etc should have an extra piece, of packaging, branded with the name of the razor blade, between the wax, and, tuck, right?
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SOLD- FS- Alpha Ecliptic Slant

June 13, 2017, 1:26 pm
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SOLD


For sale is a mint condition Alpha Ecliptic Slant made by Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements ( USA). Made entirely of aircraft aluminum and finished in antique cooper. Blade alignment is perfect and the shave is extremely smooth and close. The head assembles only one way similar to the iKon slant.  Weight 1.5 oz  handle length 90 mm


List price $75 
My price $65 includes USA shipping

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Razorock hawk / Gem lot

June 13, 2017, 3:10 pm
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Razorock aluminum hawk with 13 feather pro guard blades and optional polished razor stand. Razor used just twice and presents as new. Mikes Hungarian lavender soap in a pteg container. Gem g bar nice user grade razor. Omega pro brush used just two or three times.


Retail on these items would be around $80-$90 plus shipping.


I'll take $30 shipped for the lot.

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Culmak Vintage Puck 3ozs

June 13, 2017, 10:35 pm
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Picked up today in a charity shop for $1. Cool. 

I think it must be pre-1980 going by the pre-decimal '3ozs'. I have seen an image of a similar puck with identical sticker but in blue, on what was called the "Naval Set".

Anyway, thought I'd share my nice little bit of good fortune. If anyone has ever used one of these or has any idea of the date, please let me know.

Enjoy.

Shaun

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Wilkinson Sword Classic (German) - What your opinion on these blade?

June 13, 2017, 10:43 pm
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- Wilkinson Sword Classic (German) -

What your opinion on these blade?
How would you rate the blade in terms of sharpness and smoothness ?
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Thank you very much Smile
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