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I just purchased a Gillette Red Tip on eBay. From the photos it looks to be in okay condition, but I am interested in getting it refurbished.
I am requesting comments from anyone who has had any experience with this, and can hopefully point me to an artisan that does vintage razor restorations.
Thanks for your time!
Hey everyone! I figured I'd post about how my DE experience is going so far. I had my first DE shave on Thursday night and it was terrible! I was so worried that the razor was going to slice my face up with every stroke that I had terrible angle and was hardly cutting anything. I was also getting a lot of tugging (Derby)but that was probably my poor blade angle and I was pulling too slow. Halfway through I began second guessing my decision to switch. On Friday I got back on B&B and re-read some of the posts and watched some Mantic59 to boost my confidence. That night I decided to give it another go after my shower. My shave last night was 100x better! It did take me 30-35 minutes to shave but I just paid attention to pressure and angle. I hold my razor near the bottom between my 2 fingers and thumb with the bottom resting on my ring finger and just lay the razor on my face. I did 2 passes WTG and then a small clean up pass. I had read that you should just go north to south when you're starting out but this would have meant going ATG on my neck. I ended up trying south to north on my neck and had good results. I just took it slow and really concentrated on angle and no pressure. It wasn't even close to BBS but I figured it was smooth enough for someone who's just starting out. Afterwards I did have some irritation under my chin and below my jaw line but I think that's because I ended up going ATG in those areas because of how it grows. No nicks or cuts so that was a plus.
I can't believe I had been so nervous the night before. I'm going to shave tomorrow so that'll make 3 times so far. Hopefully I can have similar results. One more thing that I did do differently with the blade is that I flipped it over before I started my second shave. Does anyone else do that? How often? I'm definetly hooked after that shave. I'm actually looking forward to my next one tomorrow.
Hello, I'm looking for a semogue 830 (or a SOC cherry perhaps), i have the following available for trade see pic.
I'll trade all of these brushes if you're interested, if you want to add something along with an 830, shaving cream tubes perhaps? New shave sticks? Who knows... you tell me! I'm also interested in trading all of these for a decent badger brush good for bowl lathering.
FYI i am in Canada, and no need to write PM sent I will make a note here when traded. Thanks a lot everyone.
From Left to Right in picture:
1. Semogue 1800 Premium Boar - Exc Condition, broken in
2. OMEGA 31020 - Excellent condition, semi-broken in
3. OMEGA 11137 - Excellent condition, Semi-broken in
4. OMEGA 11123 - Rough shape IMO, but perfectly useable, good travel brush
I'm about 30 years into this hobby and approaching 10 years on B&B. I just want to offer a quick tip on keeping things fresh all this time.
Here it is: Use products up and keep a running wish list.
Instead of trying to use every recommended product in your first 6 months or first year, keep a list of things you want to buy and use up the stuff you have, unless it's just plain crap, then get rid of it.
I just received another order from West Coast Shaving today and was very pleasantly surprised by Lucky Tiger. I've been wanting to try it for many years now, but always had something else in the wings. I finally put a bottle on my most recent order and it made me happy when I splashed some on.
Recently, I dropped and broke my favorite lathering bowl. It was custom made by a long time friend of my wife's and was given to me as a gift by her back when we were dating over 18 years ago. So I bought some Mitchel's Woolfat shave soap with the bowl. It's been years since I used Mitchel's Woolfat and I've always resisted buying the bowl. Now that I have need of a new bowl it looks very nice in the cabinet. I can't say for sure, but I believe it lathers better in its own designer ceramic bowl with lid.
So pace yourselves gentlemen. There are years of products available. Enjoy them as you go. Believe it or not, there are still some top products that I have not tried yet. Eventually I'll get to them and hopefully they will be wonderful surprises when I do. There are also very few products that I have repurchased in the past 10 years, simply because there are so many to try. Tabac, MWF, Arko and Aqua Velva are among the few that have been restocked. Some products were absolutely fantastic, but just didn't get reordered for one reason or another, (reformulations, too costly, etc.).
I don't post as much as I used to, but I still enjoy my shaves and pop in from time to time and say HI.
Enjoy your shaves everyone.
Hall of Fame Entry
What is your real name?Rich
What are your nicknames/aliases?Richie Rich
Where do you live?Arizona
What is your age (or) generation?29
What are you in the real world?Munitions Technician
What is your favorite shave setup?This is my only setup since I'm brand new:
Merkur 34C
Derby blades for now but I'm working my way through my sampler pack.
TOBS shaving cream - Eton College Collection
Escali brush I got from Amazon (don't hate, I'm a newbie!)
Being a dad, home improvement, wood working, reading, traveling, and hiking.
What else should the members of B&B know about you?I found DE shaving on YouTube a couple of weeks ago. I ordered my razor, cream, blades and brush a few days after that and here I am!
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Has anybody come across one of the Sterno shave kits? I came across a photo of one a few years ago. It had a folding base, a lather bowl/cup and a compartment for a can of Sterno to warm up your lather. It seems as if they were partnered with Gillette for a while. Here's an old magazine ad to prove I'm not nuts:http://ift.tt/1NcFB6T
I'm still hunting for a pic. I have a can of Sterno and one of the folding stoves tucked away somewhere. I may give this a try sometime...just for giggles.
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Let's make a deal. I still have some stuff left over from the first round of trading but now I have more that I'd like to trade.
Again I'm interested in trading first and foremost.
I'm interested in soaps, razors (straights, DE only), aftershaves, brushes, hones, etc.
If you see something you want PM me and we'll work something out. I'd like to keep this CONUS only. The first go around I didn't and it ended up costing too much.
I got a tube of Derby Lavender, and I love it! Great scent that gets stronger as it lathers, excellent slickness, doesn't dry my face out, and it's inexpensive. I've heard people say they don't like the Derby scents, but I find it great so far. I will be getting a tube of the Lemon and Menthol scents soon.
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I simply had to post this because the customer support I have received from Tony Miller over the past few days has been nothing short of Legendary. Through his contact I was able to open a dialogue with him in order to work out some difficulties I was having after cleaning my leather component of my strop and it stiffening up. I had asked if he sold individual leather replacements because I figured I had ruined mine. Instead he coached me through the process of bringing it back to life and indeed his method worked flawlessly, I did in addition go ahead and order another leather component for my Tony Miller Old No.2 Heirloom Strop as I know there are always chances of destroying it and I just wanted to express my sincerest thanks to him for the amazing service he provided me.
SO this thread is open to all EPIC Customer Service Related Successes You All have received form individual Strop Vendors my Friends.
Tell us your Customer Service Story that lead to a sincere Gratitude and Loyalty to the Vendor
So Joe just released this new soap with a matching aftershave. Looks nice - definitely interested.
But reading the description, I can't figure out what it is based on/similar to. I've been thinking through the British soaps and can't quite figure out which one it is. It might be obvious for many, but I'm stuck.
Here's the description:
A few years back, there was a outstanding shaving soap made by one of the great British shaving houses. This soap produced a wonderfully rich and protective lather and was scented with a regal sandalwood cologne fragrance. Unfortunately, like so many times in the past, this British house decided to overhaul their soap recipe and what followed was a downright inferior soap that produced a sub par shaving lather. What a damn shame.
Since then, I have received buckets of emails asking us to create a similar sandalwood cologne scent, as regal as the original, and pair it with one of our superb RazoRock soap bases. It took a while but we finally got a famous British fragrance house to work with us, helping us to create our own sandalwood cologne, heavily inspired by the original, and equally fit for a King!
Anyone know what it is? And can anyone give their review of the soap?
This is a lengthy first post, so here: tl;dr straight razors and DE give me 1 pass with minimal irritation, but only Power Fusion cartridge razor allows multiple passes with/against/across grain for bbs and NO suffering.
Just made an account after lurking for a bit. I'm not *entirely* new to wet shaving, but I'm still experimenting with products and razors, as I probably will forever!
What I've stopped experimenting with as much are blades themselves. I have extremely sensitive skin, and incredibly dense follicles. I also have slight keratosis pilaris on my arms and legs, which travels just a tiny little hint up onto my cheeks right by my jaw bone. (You'd really have to search to notice it, but that's exactly what I've done...! :D) This magical combination means that I can do one pass with the grain with maybe a nick here and there if I'm being rough, but a second pass with ANYTHING rips me apart. Alas, because my hair is so dark, without a second pass people (usually women that don't realize how thick beard hair can be, but often men as well) will question if I've shaved that day/if I know how to shave/if I'm growing my beard out/if I'm going for that Ethan-Hawke-living-in-a-dumpster look. Frustrating is an understatement, especially considering how much I enjoy my newfound and stupidly expensive hobby.
For context: I own the Edwin Jagger DE8911bl, with which I've tried numerous blades. Feathers are too aggressive, Astras seem to be the most comfortable for me, and if you show me a Derby I'll bleed from spontaneous facial stigmata as the ground opens up and my soul tumbles in. I also own a Dovo shavette, and I can line up a beard pretty easily until I get to my neck. That's when the harsh razor burn, nicks, and general hell breaks loose. I've had "Master Barbers" take a figurative stab at it with straight razors, and even they can't soothe the overdramatic flesh carpet that is my dainty, beautiful little boy face. I was extremely disappointed after getting into wet shaving only to find out it's nearly impossible for me to get a "true" "manly" "perfect" "if you can't do this you're probably just an idiot because anyone can do this" shave.
However, I've found ONE exception, hallelujah praise the Great Silvertip in the Sky. The Lexington Power razor from The Art of Shaving with Fusion cartridges. The vibration and multi-blade combo allows me to do two, even three passes (if I've really prepared), and leave me with NO irritation -- aside from some soft redness for a few minutes. Hate all you want on the cartridges, tell me I haven't seen a real barber, claim my technique is doodoo and my gear is all wrong. But for me, and I hope for a handful of others out there, this is the ONLY solution for my skin if I want a real bbs shave.
So, the reason I post this is manifold. First, as a beacon of hope for maybe the one other dude out there with my specific issue. Second, as a way to gauge my experience so I can find out if it is just me. Am I alone in this experience? Is anyone else too sensitive for single blades and perfectly suited for the "hysteresis process" of Gillette cartridges? Am I doing something wrong here? Has anyone else found a different solution to extreme sensitivity/dense beard hair?
Apologies for the text wall, but thanks for making it this far. Glad to join the community at last!
I'm completely new to restoration and wet shaving for that matter (have just started using a DE).
I've recently acquired this Frederick Reynolds 5/8" straight razor from an antique store for $37. I'm not exactly familiar enough to determine hollowness, but appreciate any advice. I know there are several guides on how to clean everything up, and I will be consulting them, but I can't tell off-hand if the blade is even salvageable in the first place.
So in another post around here I mentioned I had a knot for sometime awaiting a handle. I couldn't really find anything that caught my eye and most of the natural materials I wanted were too expensive. I opted for synthetics and wow do I love this handle.
This particular handle is a blend of red and yellow glow in the dark pigment. It came out really well and has a beautiful orange appearance that fades from red at the bottom into yellow at the top. The style is a chubby handle spin off. It's larger than a chubby in height which really aids in a firm grip. I love my Simpson chubby 2 but the handle is a smidge too short. This solves that.
The brush is extremely radiant in the sun and glows like a wolf's eyes in the darkness. I don't have any nighttime shots as my phone's camera doesn't capture the glow too well. My knot fits perfect and it's now my best face lathering brush.
The taller hourglass handle is a custom based on a Labradorite gem my wife likes. That is her brush used for her legs. The handle shape is really nice for slippery shower conditions. The knot bloomed perfectly and provides just the right amount of loft for good lather release during leg shaving. My wife is no brush expert but she says it's the best brush she's used.
The purple and yellow handle is a spare glow in the dark handle. I've not yet decided it's fate. Maybe I'll send a brush to my mom.
Overall I am happy with my brushes and with the MERshaving experience. Great guy to work with. Super communication and a pleasure dealing from start to finish. If you're in the market for a new brush give him a try. .
The fourth photo is for size comparison. Simpson chubby 2 on left. MERshaving brush in middle. Shavemac on right
I'm not quite sure I understand how it works or why it helps.
I can see that having less blade exposure will give a certain level of protection. With less blade exposed, there's only so much you can actually cut yourself. What I don't get is why having more blade exposure is beneficial. I mean... the blade is either touching your face or it isn't, right? Wouldn't the ideal be a blade that just barely touches your face, and no more? Why does more exposure cut the hair better? Are there other properties that make a razor more or less aggressive?
I'm mostly referring to open and closed comb. I understand slants are a very different animal.
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I have an old iMac that has a good size library of music on it and years ago I would manually sync my iPhone with it with the cable and I would have all of the songs on both the computer and the phone. I moved and subsequently don't use the iMac anymore. It has been in the box at my in laws for a couple of years. I have been through a few newer iPhones since then but the music app on the phone only recognizes some of my recent purchased songs. I want to fire up the old computer again and get all the songs from the computer onto my new iPhone.
Is is there any danger into just plugging them in together? I think I remember hearing somewhere that if I do that and the info on the phone and computer is different that the phone library may be erased or vice versa... Don't know. I don't use a computer now and just want all of my music that I have obtained through the years to be on my current iPhone. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
I just got a new debit card as they want us all to have one with a chip in it, got my new PayPal account set up and felt I had to test it and bought a new slim, what a stupid addict I am, lol
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If you are thinking about registering and need a nudge how bout this!
Every week we will give away a super awesome blade sampler to one newly registered member. To be eligible all you have to do is click here and register an account with us: http://ift.tt/1SBFqlG
After you have done that come back here and post "I'm in" to enter for your chance to win an awesome blade sampler that will set you on your way to wet shaving nirvana.
So don't delay, register today!!
*For this first PIF in the series we will take entries from anyone and everyone registered with B&B. Both new members and veteran members!*
The blade sampler is brought to you courtesy of The Great Blade Exchange and in partnership with the good members of B&B who have donated blades.
Your prize if you win:
(actual blades may differ)
Anyone know if this is in fact a Gillette handle on this Tech? It really looks as if it is. The little gap between the knurling and top portion of the handle is identical to a Ball End Tech. Although this is much shorter and has the flattened tip as if a ball end cut in half. The head is a "Marcus Regs" Tech head.
Any help would be appreciated in identifying this handle. Thanks!
Hello!
I would like to sell the first shave brush I ever owned, a Parker Pure Badger. I have learned a lot since starting DE shaving, and one of those lessons has been that I like to face lather. This is more of a bowl lathering brush since the knot is fairly large.
The know dimensions are as follows:
Total Height: 104mm
Handle Height: 48mm
Loft: 56mm
Knot Diameter: 23mm
This brush was purchased in March 2014 and was my only shaving brush for about 2 years. I've since bought a Semogue 620 and RazoRock Plissoft and this brush has fallen out of my rotation. It's in great condition! It used to have a Parker symbol on it, but it wore off, unfortunately. Resin handle has a nice weight to it, and has a nice chrome job on the bottom.
Here are some pictures:
$35 dollars via PayPal will get you the brush, the acrylic stand, and the original box that it came in. The purchaser and I can work out the shipping arrangements via private message.
I would also entertain a trade for a Semogue 1305 or an 1800, and maybe some Perma Sharp blades.
Thanks for looking!
-Chris
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I live on Long Island, NY and want to start taking advantage of what my local area has to offer. I'm an avid fisherman but want to start clamming and crabbing. There are a lot of docks in my area so I was wondering if you have had more luck with small cage traps and traps in general or just hand lining with bait?
(I'm targeting blue crab)
Thanks, enjoy your weekend.
Hall of Fame Entry
What is your real name?Vyrl
What are your nicknames/aliases?N/A
Where do you live?North Carolina
What is your age (or) generation?54
What are you in the real world?Fiber Optics Tech
What is your favorite shave setup?Muhle 89. Still trying to find the right blade
What are your hobbies and favorite activities?Reading
What else should the members of B&B know about you?Coming from electric shaving
In a continuing effort to bring our members a "One Stop" shop, we are PROUD to announce the creation of the B&B VIDEO LIBRARY. This Library will house videos produced by Badger & Blade and as it evolves will include:
Also , a one of a kind bi-weekly broadcast; "B&B Radio", that will touch on:
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Be sure to check back often as this new forum will be live this Sunday - May 1st....or sooner!!
Hall of Fame Entry
What is your real name?Stephen
What are your nicknames/aliases?Steve
Where do you live?Framingham, MA, USA
What is your age (or) generation?63
What are you in the real world?Systems Analyst
What is your favorite shave setup?Haven't settled on a favorite yet as I'm returning to DE shaving after a 35 year absence
What are your hobbies and favorite activities?Playing my Kawai CE-220 digital piano is my number one hobby by far
What else should the members of B&B know about you?Once I retire I'm planning on moving to rural Virginia
I have LA YUKAWAM and enjoy it very much. I also purchased NABEEL ARAB TRADITION and after spraying on my wrist after 12 hours i can still smell this on my skin.... it can be has for $14.50 at alrashad and would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a cheaper version. beautyspin raised rasasi la yukawam to nearly $80 so if you want something cheaper go get this nabeel..
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