Hello from Greece!
Hi Shave Nooks! My name is George and I am from Athens, Greece. I 'm a traditional shaver for 1.5 years. I am very happy to participate in this forum. Γιώργος
View ArticleMy fascination with Coffee - scentwise...
I am a coffee afficionado - but I don't drink it... Let me explain: I have always loved the scent of the different coffees and their alluring stories. I can't drink it, but I still enjoy going to the...
View ArticleOld Typewriters
Well, this has nothing to do with shaving. I came across an old post on 'Ordinary find' about a 1953 Royal Quiet Deluxe Portable typewriter, with a mention of how it's fun to think that Ian Fleming's...
View ArticleOak Brush Stand - Restoration?
I went back to my Antiques lady today at lunch and found a nice handcrafted oak razor and brush stand that needs to be restored. She was only asking $15, so I threw a $20 at her and wandered off...
View ArticleGillette Goodwills - any with bar handles?
I have a Gillette Goodwill with the "bar handle", but the only pics I can find in old ads, etc. have the ball end type. I'm wondering if someone just stuck this handle on it, or if some of the...
View ArticleHello from the Great Smoky Mtns....
Glad to be here. Hope to gain more insight and perhaps share a tid-bit or two also. Retired veteran from as southwest as you can get in North Carolina. Semper-fi Mike in NC
View ArticleEuro palmolive/mwf , a great combination
As it says in the title of late I've been combining the two, swirling a few seconds on each soap. The resulting lather is probably the best I've encountered in all my years using a brush and soap,...
View ArticleHello from Spain!
Hello, My name is Iñaki but I am registered as Inhaki for you don't have any problems with the letter "ñ". I'm from Spain. I shave me with traditional method from one year ago. I'm user of...
View ArticleI receive this beauty Dymond Wood
Hello friends. I receive this pack of 13 blanks of dymond wood. Bear Country, Carnival, Hazelnut, Indigo RoyalWood and Charcoal Silvertone. This material is a marvel of strength and shine. Finished in...
View ArticleFall and Rise of Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Soap
Gentlemen, 4 days ago I took delivery of a Blenheim Bouquet shaving soap in a wooden bowl, ordered direct from Penhaligon's here in the UK. The history of pen's soaps needs no introduction. What was...
View ArticleJust joined and need help.
I just joined and I posted a picture with my comments. Well the picture is way too big. What did I do wrong? Ron Never mind. I just noticed that the image was corrected already somehow. Thanks
View ArticleWTB: Shavecraft 101 head
Does anybody have an extra Shavecraft 101 head or is anyone willing to purchase for me? IKon's website does not have any shipping to Canada right now. Not sure why as I have bought from him in the...
View ArticleThe amazing Merkur 11C
After reading many posts about mild versus aggressive razors a picture emerges. The picture I get is that a mild razor is generally not an efficient razor. In contrast, the aggressive razor is more...
View ArticleBrush recommendation for (primarily) bowl lathering creams
I should start by saying I don't need another brush. In fact I could probably get rid of a brush or 5...but I think I would like a rotation of 7 brushes. At the moment I have: Simspon's Duke 3 - Best...
View ArticleFitjar Frost Rose shaving cream.
This is an article that I have written for Sharpologist.com , our beloved friend's Mantic59 blog/web page. From beautiful Norway I have received this sample of the Fitjar Rose Frost shaving cream and...
View ArticleFS: SE Razor lot
Hello everyone! Today I am selling off some extra SE razors to clear up den space. Also, I am not interested in splitting these up separately. I would like $45 $40 for these and that includes USA...
View ArticleNew VALOBRA Shaving Soap Range, Specik Shaving Soap Bowl & Thiers-Issard soaps
Hello gents, - We're pleased to announce that the new Valobra shaving soaps range[ is now available in our shop. Valobra has launched their classic shaving stick in round shape format. The product many...
View ArticleSeeing the light on the Cobra Classic
After 12 shaves using a single Feather Pro Guard, I think I am beginning to understand why this razor gets the praise it does. I previously owned one months ago but for a very short time. Used it for 4...
View ArticleAutumn's Aftermath
Living in NH I appreciate the beauty of the fall colors. I can look out my window and enjoy scenery that many folks drive hundreds of miles to see. After enjoying the colors the "leafpeepers" drive...
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