Vintage Williams Golden Yellow Shaving Cream
As some of you know, I tend to like vintage shaving gear and products, which is why I originally bought this Williams Golden Yellow shaving cream. Overall it has not been a disappointment, but it also...
View ArticleA Couple of Gillette's per your request
Let's see if this works... You all asked, so I went into the "old razor box" and did my best to take a few pictures with my new iPhone that I'm also getting used to LOL ! In any event, if you can see...
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Boker Pearl, Wostenholm, Omega, Handle restores
H. Boker 5/8. "Pearl" is etched into blade. Not shave ready, some slack as it pivots. Gorgeous Mother of Pearl on tang. Slight rust on shave edge one side. Spot on same side of blade, plastic scales....
View ArticleNot too mild or agressive
I am more than certain you fine people can help me. I am intrested in purchasing a vintage safety razor. The issue is which one is right. I want one that is neither to mild nor to agressive. I'd prefer...
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SPEICK stick or cream or croap
So I recently made a soap purchase and was pleased with the shave stick, to my surprise the BWITW had ordered me a tube of the cream also! so I have tried both and like both, but the stick just didn't...
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Upcoming Austin Texas Meet-up
I am giddy excited about this upcoming meetup. After a few casual PMs/Text/emails between some of us from the Austin/San Antonio area, we have decided to meet in Austin. Oscar (ojinsa), Andrew, Jeremy...
View ArticleFougére Soaps?
I've recently taken a liking to fougères of all shapes and sizes and I'm trying to decide which soaps/creams to purchase. I'm looking for some recommendations from the fine gents at the Nook! Here's...
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Contract Techs?
Ok, I know these are both Frankenrazors (or as far as I can tell they are). I know the one on the left is a ball end "Contract Tech" from 1945 according to Mr. Razor's website, but has a gold head...
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Union Cutlery Aro in Gold Plate
A restoration trying to get it back to where it was in it's glory days. Prep the blade, remove the rust, polish, Gold plate the shaft , polish the original scales and put it back together again.
View ArticleWhat brush did you use today?
Don't know if anyone else posted this already but i used KimSon VU Silvertip yesterday! Have a great day my friends!
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Eight Gillettes - Fat Boy, Slim, Aristo, Super-Speed, Tech, w/wo cases
Hi Gents: I have nine vintage Gillette razors for sale. None are “mint”, but most are in very good condition. Prices include conus shipping. 1. Ball-end Tech – Replated Gold. Bright & beautiful –...
View ArticleBest Cream in a Tube?
I've never tried a cream from a tube (like Proraso, etc.). What are some of the best creams in this form? Specific comments invited for La Toja, L'Occitane, and creams without menthol or cooling. I...
View ArticleHappy birthday to the King
Elvis Presley would have been 79 years old today. At The Sheila Variations blog, there is excellent writing about what what made him great: http://www.sheilaomalley.com/
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two La Toja Shaving sticks and de vergulde hand new for sale
lets reduce a bit more since i'm getting down to my core holdings. two la toja shaving sticks (spain) new never used. plus a tub of extra fresh de vergulde hand shaving soap (netherlands) with a...
View ArticleMike's Natural Soaps
Has anyone used this scent? Tallow, Lanolin, & Kokum Butter Shaving Soap Tin: Hungarian Lavender. I am looking for a nice lavender soap. I tried TOBS and it made my face sting and the scent was too...
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FS: WW Eagle 3 with TGN Finest Fan; GEMs; CJB; Christmas in Tuscany
Hi everyone - After the holidays, here are some items I have not been using. I take Paypal and all prices include free CONUS shipping. I will ship all items (or combination thereof) $25 and over via...
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Labels for Ziploc Tubs
Work has been slow, since the insane holiday rush has passed, so I've been occupying myself with some stupid little things lately (also, I'm finding some time to browse around here, and annoy you all...
View ArticleWTB: Joris Razor
Hi … I'm looking for a Joris razor in great condition. Palladium or horn preferred. Thanks! Dave
View ArticleCreams Last How Long??
By that, I mean how long do creams, both tub and tube, last without drying out, become useless and all that stuff? A few months, a year, a couple of years or more?? I'm interested in hearing from y'all...
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