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November 30, 2013, 9:44 am

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Here I have up for sale 3 soaps and 1 cream.

AOS Sandalwood about 70%

Dr.Selby about 90%

Provence Sante Green tea milled into dish 70%

Original RazoRock XXX about 75%

Price $45 shipping included. All soaps and Cream to be sold as one lot.

SOLD!!! Thanks TSN!!! Mods. Please Archive.


Thanks,

Jesse

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WTB Hallmark razor or head

November 30, 2013, 12:15 pm

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Folks - I'm looking for a Hallmark razor .... Please PM me if you have one you would like to sell. Thx, Doug.

A 1924 Gillette Old Type Pioneer Special Olympic

November 30, 2013, 12:17 pm

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Here's my last acquisition, a 1924 Gillette Old Type Pioneer Special Olympic.

These were made in the USA for the French market, and perhaps other European markets. It is a special series commemorating the 1924 Olympics in Paris.

It includes a very curious instruction book in several languages, including English, Portuguese, French and Spanish, among others).
I really hope you like the photos!

Wosty in Streak Horn

November 30, 2013, 12:44 pm

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The last of a set for my client. The original black plastic scales could have been used but we figured Why?
I used the originals to duplicate the shape and did up some streaked horn. Probably one of my favorite scales.

Gratuitous DE Safety Razor Photos

November 30, 2013, 5:05 pm

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Do you want to show off a safety razor whether it is yours or not? Do you want to participate in a Gratuitous DE Safety Razor Photo thread? Well here is your opportunity! Show off those safety razors here!

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For starters here are a couple of interesting shots.

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FS: Shaving Creams

November 30, 2013, 7:28 pm

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Continuing with the den cleaning, I'm offering several excellent shaving creams, the majority that are vintage/discontinued, and one modern. All are new and unused. Discounts for combined shipping.


First, three (3) tubes of Floris Elite. 125ml (4.2 oz.) each. This is a fantastic high-end cream that is no longer made and very rarely appears for sale. It has a great scent as well as making wonderful lather. $35 each tube shipped CONUS, or all 3 for $100.


Next, a 125g tub of Acqua di Parma shaving cream (croap). This is the good stuff. $55 shipped. SOLD

Third, a 150ml (5 oz.) tube of vintage original Proraso Red, the one with wheat germ and lanolin. Great skin care. $25 shipped.


And finally, a boxed 100g tube of vintage Crabtree & Evelyn Goatmilk cream. This has the same wonderful lathering properties as the Sweet Almond cream but with a different, lighter scent. $30 shipped.


PM me if interested, but please don't post that you have sent a PM.

Anyone use any of the Boellis Aftershaves?

November 30, 2013, 8:08 pm

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curious if anyone uses the Boellis Panama AS Lotion or Balm --- what are your thoughts? Does the balm have parabens?

best,

JB

SOTD: December 1st thru December 7th, 2013

November 30, 2013, 8:28 pm

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Let's see those shaves!

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Monthly Haul for December, 2013

November 30, 2013, 8:31 pm

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Let's see those acquisitions for December!

Just ordered ABCBA and XXX Tallow

November 30, 2013, 9:46 pm

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Go get em gents -- Joe just posted them for sale at Italianbarber.com

Thater hair

November 30, 2013, 11:14 pm

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Does anyone know where Thater gets their super-soft, nearly gel-tipped hair?

I want to have a custom brush made, but with the softest hair I can find, and so far Thater hair is the best in my opinion.

Or, any other suggestions on where to look?

Thanks much, gents.

Best Shaver

December 1, 2013, 6:51 am

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What is your best shaver so far. I am not talking aggressive only what gives you the closest and most comfortable satisfying results. This is my choice its my iKon standard bar. What is yours?

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FS: Shavemac D01 2-band #173 and Shavemac 3-band Silvertip, both 26mm

December 1, 2013, 7:18 am

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Hi Guys:

I have two gorgeous Shavemacs for sale. Both are in excellent condition and are not shedders.

1. Shavemac Custom D01 2 band. The nominal knot diameter is 26mm, but as with all Shavemacs, the actual diameter is a bit larger. Dimensions: 27mm knot x 50mm loft x 47mm handle height. The knot is beautiful and very dense and the low loft gives it excellent backbone. It has seen very little use.

The retail for this brush is $222. Your price, including conus shipping, is $155.



2. Shavemac 3-band Silvertip. This is a wonderfully soft and dense brush - but not floppy! This particular model isn't displayed on Shavemac's website, but the design and specs are the same as a Shavemac #439. It is also a nominal 26mm knot, but the actual knot size is about 28mm. Dimensions: 28mm knot x 61mm loft x 70mm handle height.

This is a great (and definitely superior) alternative to a Kent BK8 (denser, more backbone, softer tips). The only reason I am selling it is because I just bought an almost-identical Shavemac with a 31mm knot.

Retail for this brush is $165; your price, including conus shipping, is $105.

Rubberset small brush (Wooden handle + alu ferrule)

December 1, 2013, 10:16 am

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Rubberset small brush (Wooden handle + alu ferrule)

Hello friends. Here I show another humble restoration made by myself. The brush had the handle a bit stained. Then, after sanding, I dyed it with red anilines, before varnishing it. It is a small brush, but very very nice.

Here the pics from the seller and my pics before cleaning, when I received it.





I put a TGN Finest Badger 19.5 x 46 mm. Here the pics of the restoration process.





Specs:
Knot: TGN Finest Badger 18x60 mm
Brush Lengths
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Height : 105 mm
Loft : 46 mm
Whole handle: 59 mm
Ferrule : 24 mm
Handle : 35 mm
Weight : 26 gr
Diameters
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Knot : 19.5 mm
Ferrule : 23 mm
Narrow : 16 mm
Wide : 29 mm
Base : 25 mm


Restoration complete



Pics after bloom.



Enjoy your restorations! And mine!

WTB: Rooney Finests, Somerset Simpson Manchurians

December 1, 2013, 10:24 am

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Just my monthly reminder that I'm interested in buying Rooney Finests. I am especially interested in Ali Babas, Emillions, Urns, Stubby 3s, and 3XLs. I also am looking for vintage Somerset (pre-Vulfix) Simpson Manchurians of any model. Thanks.

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Paypal prepaid card

December 1, 2013, 11:44 am

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Here you can see the prepaid card Paypal:

Prepaid card Paypal

I think it's a good choice to spend money in places where Paypal does not accept payment by Paypal.

I have mine and I find it very useful, I take money from my paypal account at a cash dispenser.

Whiting-Adams Vulcan 167

December 1, 2013, 11:51 am

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Whiting-Adams Vulcan 167

Hello friends. On this restoration I am going to post pictures along the months the restoration process lasts. Step by step.
This brush is a large brush. Handle height is 90 mm, and I can put a 30 mm knot on it. The handle has the 167 number engraved. I think it probably is the total height of the original brush (90 mm handle + 77 mm bristles)

Here the pics before cleaning, when I received it.



Well, here we go. Starting the work. Ferrule was not glued. It had a cork gasket at top of the handle. And the inner ring of the ferrule was oxidized.



After cleaning the inner ring, finally I decided to extract it. With caution.



The work is done until here. More in coming weeks.

Enjoy your restorations! And mine!

BRW handle w/ EJ head for sale SOLD!

December 1, 2013, 12:23 pm

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Sold please archive.
For sale is a bronze handle from Bob's Razor Works with an EJ head. Nice light patina on the handle but no corrosion. Everything is in excellent, near new condition. The handle has a magnet in the base for easy razor blade pickup. Measurements on the handle are approximately 3.75 long by 1/2. $70 shipped in the US. Paypal only. Thanks



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My second Rubberset 400-3

December 1, 2013, 12:46 pm

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My second Rubberset 400-3

Hello friends. On this restoration I am going to post pictures along the months the restoration process lasts. Step by step.
This brush is my second Rubberset 400-3.

Here the pics before cleaning, when I received it.



Well, here we go. Starting the work. After cutting the knot, I couldn't unscrew the ferrule even with hot water. Then, drilling it.



After drilling, hot water did the job, A couple baths just the ferrule, 80ºC water, and the ferrule was free to unscrew. Then, cleaning all the handle with care. A bit of metal polish.



And is is ready to travel next home. My friend Mac will do the mirror finish.




Enjoy your restorations! And mine!

From Defective to Enhanced

December 1, 2013, 1:05 pm

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We have all seen the advertisements of a certain company that is selling brushes with "defective handles" on a certain auction site. Well I decided to get one of these brushes to see how "defective" the handle was. The company had a statement about the handle on the selling post which is quoted as follows: "I select these shaving brush for sales, because the handle is not very important for shaving brush, I hope these shaving brush will be sold best while the Global economic slowdown, so if you didn't mind the handle, it is worth to buy, thanks!"

Well I understand their point that the handle is a tool to get the business end of the brush, the knot, to apply lather to the skin, however in terms of long term use the handle is important to the user both ergonomically as well as aesthetically. So I decided to take the defective brush with a handle that had a very deep and visible crack, and use the knot as a donor.

In addition I had received in a purchase of old handles a plain stained wooden handle which had a 20 mm hole that could accommodate such a knot as is. I don't know what wood or stain was used, but it had potential. The problem was that the handle made simply with no adornment of any type. So first, I went and found a concho in the shape of a 1943 Liberty Lady U.S. Dime. I went ahead and prepared the hole in the base and then proceeded to apply clear epoxy all over the handle as a finish both outside and inside the handle and applied the concho to the base and let it sit and cure to a nice shiny finish that will keep water out. I loaded up the inside of the handle with some ballast to increase the weight of the finished brush. Next I went and cut out the knot from the defective donor handle and epoxied the knot into the recipient handle. Here is the finished product and it lathers up very nicely and fits well in my hand.

P.S. In the final analysis, I guess I did mind the handle.