Penhaligons now at AOS
I was just at my local mall and decided to stop into the Art of Shaving store. Imagine my surprise when I encountered Penhaligons fragrances. The knowledgeable sales rep told me that several of the AOS...
View ArticleHomemade MWF shave stick.
We have probably all heard the conventional wisdom that tallow-based soaps cannot be melted or sufficiently softened to mold into shaving stick. In the case of MWF, a tallow-based triple milled soap,...
View ArticleHave You Noticed...
how expensive vintage shaving soaps are getting? I've tried some vintage soaps and they worked pretty darn well but I got mine some time ago when the prices were reasonable. But now, you're looking at...
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FS: Simpson Chubby 3 in 2-band (new style) Sold - fastest sale ever!
SOLD Hi Guys: Here is the amazing Simpson Chubby 3 in 2-band. This is a newer brush, which is why it is labeled "Silvertip" rather than "Super". The knot measures 31mm x 54mm and the handle is 50mm...
View ArticleThe Day of the Doctor
That's right, The Day of the Doctor, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Dr Who series, airs on Saturday, 23 November via a worldwide telecast. I'll be watching it on Channel 40, SPACE, and I have...
View ArticleHello from New York
Hi, Just joined today, and I have been wet shaving since Nov. 26 of 2012. Thought I would be a modest owner of the basics, razor, some blades, a brush, and some after shave. Well, after full blown AD I...
View ArticleWhat's on your "Pen Christmas List"?
What are you getting or hoping to receive for Christmas in the way of pens? I have a pad of Rhodia Premium Soft touch unlined paper and two packs of Hallmark stationary set aside for Christmas gifts to...
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Never Saw This
I was in Germany last week. I saw this in a store for only 1.95 Euros. Figured the price was right even though I do not like Wilkerson blades. Anyone ever use this stuff?
View ArticleDripp from Ohio- glad to be here
My name is Jim and I'm from Cincinnati, OH. I've been wetshaving for nearly 10 years, and switched to straights about 2 years ago. I seem to be very active on a shave forum for about a year, but then...
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Good News/Bad News
I have good news and bad news. The good news is that the Valobra Hard Soaps arrived today. The bad news is my website is temporarily down and I cannot add them. Here is a teaser pic.
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My idea of a 2014 "Sabbatical"
Greetings Gentlemen, I know…you might be thinking “here we go again.” In this case, the title may be a little misleading; when sabbatical is mentioned in our hobby, oftentimes it implies a commitment...
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Valobra Soaps Have Landed at Bullgoose
I received a shipment from Valobra today and have added the following to my store. Valobra Unscented Shaving Soap in Bowl Valobra Patchouly Shaving Soap in Bowl Valobra Fougere Shaving Soap in Bowl...
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FS: Scuttle and bowl clearance
***PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE SHIPPING, DUE TO WEIGHT & SHIPPING FROM AUSTRALIA, PLEASE PM FOR A SHIPPING QUOTE & I WILL ABSORB SOME OF THE COST*** Wm Neumann & Co Shaving Mug... $30 (plus $5...
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J & W Special in orig. bone
Did a straight up restore on this one. Kept the original bone scales , cleaned up the blade keeping the etch intact and also the original finish while getting rid of most of the pitting.
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Diptyque - L'Eau du Trente-Quatre
Up for sale is Diptyque's L'Eau du Trente-Quatre. This is the 50ml bottle and I've used about 2ml. The bottle was purchased in May 2013 from the Diptyque boutique in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is a...
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New and Unused M&F 2XL Faux Tortoise Blonde Badger
Finally got one of these and now I need some funds for something else, my price is firm but I believe very fair. Never touched water and never used at all. Don't remember exact specs but everyone knows...
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Upcoming some good and fun times restoring brushes
Upcoming some good and fun times restoring brushes this winter !!!! From left to right: Whiting Adams Vulcan Adoration (I think not used) Rubberset 400-3 Certifyd #3 burgundy and beige Strong Set...
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First hand made brush, tons of questions
I recently made an M&F purchase in our BST forum and the following was included as part of the sale. Rudy Vey R7 handle in ancient kauir wood, suitable for a 26mm knot: Originally I had no idea...
View ArticleiKon Shavecraft 101
When I saw the iKon Shavecraft 101 on sale at BullGoose I couldn't resist. These are supposedly not up to manufacturer's specs but, honestly, I could find no obvious flaws in the razor that was sent to...
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