A Razor, A Brush, and the Passion to Use It!

Hello...
If you really want some great roasted coffee from people who excelle at roasting, try these people. http://www.royalblendcoffee.com/
I first bought their coffee years ago with a visit to New Orleans. I then started ordering it online. Try the Colombian French Roast, it's absolutely the best coff I have ever tasted. It's what they are the most famous for. I think you'll agree their prices are very good. Anyway, just thought I would mention it. These people are really awesome, and their coffee houses are famous in New Orleans.

 

Thanks! I'll give them a shot (of espresso, lol) when I work through my current stock.
Those really are some good prices.

 

Right, hope you like them. They also produce their own tea, the Earl Grey is worth a go.

 

Just cannot beat home roasted!

 

Seems like I heard that somewhere before ... hmmmmm

 

Home roasted is great. But if roasting at home isn't someone's cup of java (sorry, couldn't resist the pun), then Royal Blend Coffee House is the next best thing. They roast for almost as cheap as buying green coffee beans. It's especially great for people still living on Folgers.

 

It does sound familiar.

 

Ok, let's try this... The brush is red mallee burl, also. Both from Elite Razor.

 

Beautiful razors, especially the one in the middle

 

Thanks. That's the red mallee burl. A gift from my wonderful wife several Christmases ago.

 

A beautiful Razor.

 

Hi,
The red mallee is really gorgeous! I checked out the handles at Elite razors, and although all of them are beautiful, your wife picked the most beautiful! It's the one I would pick. Who knows, maybe in the future...

 

Question,
Is the Merkur 34c and its family your favorite razor to use? I know you have many to choose from.
Also...
How about Gillette razors? Are they worth collecting to use? I figure nobody would know better than you.

 

Mr Richgem,
Just curious, what is your favorite razor? And how do you think Gillettes stack up to modern razors?

 

Hhuummm, a little spit may add to the flavor!

Just asking some regulars what is their favorite razor? Also, how do you think Gillette stand up to modern razors?

 

Mr Bird Lives,
Just asking some of the gang which is your favorite razor? Also, how do you think old Gillette stand up to new razors?

 

Might get a better response if you start a new thread in the General forum or Safety Razors forum, rather than asking the question here, tucked away in a newbie thread.
Just speaking for myself, unless I am tagged or quoted in a newbie thread, once I welcome someone to the Den, I don't usually check back in - 95% of the post after mine just say "HI! Welcome", or some variant.

 

Good to know. Thanks

 

I'm a modern merkur 3-piece guy. The size and geometry on the Gillette razors just dont work with my face as well as the merks do.

Astra SP blades for the record

 

I was asking because I was wondering about getting a vintage, but honestly I'm very happy with my 34c, 38c, and yet to be tries 37 slant. The slant frightens me a bit. Someday, after I've worked up my nerve.

As far as blades, my beard is pretty heavy, so I need a sharp blade. I've gone Astra SP full time now, it's the only blade that gives me a constant shave without tugging. I guess I should try feather someday but not happy with the price and I'm a little happy ntimidated by all the horror stories. Oh well, my Astra Greens are taking good care of me.