Sea of Spa AfterShave Balm
A while ago my wife went to Israel on a trip with her sisters. While she was there, she brought back this after shave balm for me, as she was looking for shaving supplies to buy me. At first I honestly...
View ArticleHandmade Brushes
Hi folks, as requested here's a picture of some of the brushes I've made. l-r. Olivewood, Beech, Pink Ivory, African Blackwood & Cocobolo. They've got 22mm best badger knots either standard or...
View ArticleFS: Minty Slim and Long handled Black Beauty (SOLD) Please archive.
Hey Guys heres a few beauties up for grabs today, Gillette Slim Minty Condition M1, Everything clicks as it should complete with the quarter turn at the end no plating or pitting loss anywhere. All...
View ArticleStropping Video
Our very own paciccio (Fabrizio) who makes strops in Milano Italy made this video back in 2011. Now I don't understand a word he is saying, but his actions speaks louder than words.
View ArticleWTB: 2010 Semogue Custom Boar B& LE
I know this might be throwing a stone into the ocean, but I have become fascinated with Semogue brushes it seems. After finding a TSN Semogue LE on here and not even using it yet, here's to hoping I...
View ArticleSouthern Ca Meet-Up
I have been thinking of organizing a Southern Ca Meet-Up and just wanted to gauge initial interest. If there seems to be sufficient interest, I will move forward. The idea is that we can all meet at a...
View ArticleMy blog
Once upon a time I was a guy who was paid to write. This was a good time to be a writer as online outlets were exploding and anyone who could string together sentences with some degree of competence...
View ArticleA Great Day
I'm six months out from my heart surgery. Today was a great day, I experience the full benefit of my surgery. I love to walk in the woods, before my surgery it was becoming increasingly difficult to...
View ArticleHelp! What's Next?
So I've bought and sold a significant number of razors and brushes, tried a ton of blades, poured through endless reviews of everything from stainless razors to blades, and have enough soap to shave...
View ArticleMAJOR den reduction - all good stuff
Alright this is my first attempt at a den reduction on an online shaving forum. If I have done anything wrong or you think a price is unfair, PLEASE PM ME. Please do not post PM sent. I am a college...
View ArticleNew TGN stock
I received this last month from Tony and Vanessa. Hello, Just a note we have finally received a new shipment of Badger hair knots. We have been running behind the past few months and trying to play...
View ArticleFS: Omega Boar, VieLong Horse, Mikes and Bigelow lot
Looking to clear some space in my den. I've narrow my brushes down to a core four, so the rest are going. And I have plenty of new soaps to try, and I'll feel better about trying them if I thin the...
View ArticleMy Parcel of Hogs
As much as I enjoy my Omega 42, the majority of my brushes are Semogue boars. Here is a picture of my current rotation. All of them are enjoyable, but my favorite of the lot is the 2000. After 1.5...
View ArticleNew Florida Wet Shaver
Hello all, i am very new to the world of wet shaving. I was driven here by a very nice gift from a dear friend of a Rolls Royce Saftey Razor and i was hooked. I know allmost nothing but am willing to...
View ArticleSanta Maria Novella Shaving Cream (Original)
Santa Maria Novella Crema da Barba My experience with this product is very similar to most anyone who has used this product. It presents almost like a soap but lighter and softer and, with a proper...
View ArticleWTB: RazoRock XXX
I would like to buy an unopened RR XXX. PM if you have any to part with.
View ArticleStrongest Backbone Badger Brush?
I'm hoping some experienced shavers can save me some time by telling me which badger brushes have the strongest backbone. I am currently looking at Shavemac D01 2 band. Is anything equal or have...
View ArticleClumsiest thing I've done with a blade so far...
Last week I had just popped a new Feather blade into the head of my Merkur 23c and fumbled it. Out of reflex I tried to catch it (big mistake), but ended up jamming it into the top of my left index...
View ArticleBiotique Bio Palmyra
Can anyone tell me their experience with this cream & also share any vendors that carry it. Thanks in advance!
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