The Haul: July 2017

You've got some good shavers there.

The FB, the Krona, and the RedTip are all high on my list and you'll find lots of love out there for the early S/S.

20 bucks well spent.

 

very nice......

 

Ten more tucks of BIC Chromium Platinum from a tiny pharmacy in Siem Reap, Cambodia. At ten cents a blade even if I get only two full beard and head shaves I have no problem with those economics, I haven't found a better blade for my head, at least in the R41. I will have to give the Nacet a go. I know Kai will last a lot longer, but at 3.5x the cost they're still not a compelling value proposition.



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So what kind of super bargains are you finding out there?

 

That's an awesome haul! Congrats.

 

Nice haul

 

I'm not doing much shopping but there's plenty of "fell off the truck" clothing/shoes bargains, as well as all kinds of stuff at the Japanese second hand shops. Untaxed and smuggled liquor and cigs by far the greatest bargain though.

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Lol I meant shaving related,... but sounds like a little bit of everything can be found there. Cool! I was imagining a bizarre and finding vintage English razors. Let me know if you see anything .


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There's nothing shaving related at all here beyond the BIC blades (for barbers' shavettes). 100% of the general population uses carts or disposables. There is one shop that makes for export beautiful knives, swords, and (buffalo horn or bone) straight razors, but at I think $140/$170 I wouldn't say they're selling many to locals. I don't know enough about modern straights to know whether they're a bargain or not.


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It's here... My 1947 Gillette Aristocrat is in the den. Will be featured in tomorrow's SOTD.

 

Its gorgeous, Jim!

 

looks real nice......

 

@Jayaruh , very nice indeed!

 

Beautiful!! Enjoy the shaves!!


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@Stu929, I use a rubbing compound made by Turtle Wax for polishing. That and a bit of elbow grease.



BTW are going to change the knot?

BTW nice cigar box!

 

I was debating changing the knot but was worried about destroying the black ring. Was tempted to sell it or trade it.

I really like this style personally.


Which bottle the green or black one?

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Great looking brush! I've tried the Stirling Gentleman (too much fragrance for my skin), but like the scent. Really enjoy the tub of Island Man I have. I'm very curious about the Ben Franklin; let us know how you like it.

 

I love ben franklin. Its unique but I love it. There was some in the pass around box.

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