Replating companies in the US
I need a few razors replated and wanted to know if there are companies that do a good job in northeast area of the US ? Marc
View ArticleWTB: full DE blade shavette
I am looking for a full DE blade disposable blade straight razor, such as a Universal or a Vanta RA111. I would prefer a Universal, but I am open to anything similar. I'm willing to buy or trade. Help...
View ArticleWTT: GSB FOR SI BLADE SWAP
WTT: 100 Gillette Silver Blues for 100 Super Iridiums. PM if interested.
View ArticleWTB: every ready streamline
I would like to purchase a very used Everready streamline i know it's a long shot but maybe someone has 2 or 3 that they would like to get rid of one for a REASONABLE PRICE
View ArticleMagic price point
Is there a price point for a new razor design in stainless or some other effective metal which is your max? What I mean when will you lose interest and not consider purchase....Perhaps...
View ArticleHello from Belgium
I live in Brussels. I practice the traditional shaving for 6 years. I have a few razors vintage collections + - 120. My razors daily are Mergress and Merkur slant 39 c and 25c. Badger Simpsons...
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Lets see your stropping dens.
Now I've never liked or felt comfortable about stropping my razors in the bathroom, so I commandeered myself the small back bedroom where I carry out minor maintenance and edge duties, this is my...
View ArticleLoft size for Pur-tech synthetic?
I am thinking about buying a Frank Pur-tech synthetic in a 22mm knot. The loft size is 55mm. Is that about right, or is it on the long side of normal? I used creams and would like to be able to bowl...
View ArticleUnrefined Shea Butter???
Has anyone ever used unrefined Shea Butter directly on their face? If yes, what are your thoughts? I'd use it as an after shave - thinned out in a hydrosol. What is the shelf life? Where could I buy...
View ArticleGillette and slant razors
I just started wet shaving 2 months ago and I have noticed Gillette dominated the safety razor market for the last 100 + years. So why or why dou feel Gillette never made a slant razor ? Marc
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Ink Bottles without safe cap inserts!
Holy Smokes Batman! I just opened a bottle of Parker Indigo ink that was not rightly cleaned and without a safe cap insert and got a good sized drop of ink all over my desk and hands! Crikey...what a...
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Giving some thought to winter sports
I have the good fortune (or misfortune, depending on your point of view) to live in NH. While we apparently have Spring, Summer and Fall, if you blink, you might miss those seasons. The main season is...
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Brushes to recommend.
I sometimes get emails/pm's asking me what brush will I recommend for a newbie/starter , or an all around brush , or the best badger brush out there or the synthetic , etc. This is my list.Hope you can...
View ArticlePersonna 74
I have been wondering if these vintage 74's are really worth $5/blade? Do they compare to any current production blades or are they really that superior?
View ArticleMergress & Mergress XL in stock (not for long)
ShaveNook members are the first to know! We have a mediocre size crop of both models, so get them while they are in stock! http://www.leesrazors.com/categories/Raz...ty-Razors/ Thank you, Lee
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FS: 1972 Gillette Adj - Black Handle (S2)
Nice '72 Gillette adjustable. Mechanically sound; firm setting dial. Gives great shaves. Please let me know if interested or more info needed. $27.50 shipped. PAYPAL Conus Thanks much, Ed
View ArticleIf you say you're going to buy, DO IT
To the few out there who commit to buying something listed in the Selling and Trading section and then fail to pay, or even to follow up with any communication: STOP. It's very rude and thoughtless. If...
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