The Haul: March 2015

Discussion in 'Show and tell' started by RaZorBurn123, Feb 28, 2015.

  1. PatrickA51

    PatrickA51 Well-Known Member

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  2. Rio Bravo

    Rio Bravo Well-Known Member

    So a little something that I have been searching for, for over two years has finally arrived. I had seen a few of these in bad shape or being sold for rediculous prices but I decided to pay a little more than I wanted to finally secure one. I am pleased to welcome to my family of shaving paraphernalia the made in the U.S.A Bigelow Parkin safety razor. I will shave with little guy tonight.
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  3. Paulthebaker

    Paulthebaker Active Member

    Birth year/quarter slim in gold!! photo.JPG
     
  4. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Wow, great condition. I'd love to read a full review of it.
     
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  5. Rio Bravo

    Rio Bravo Well-Known Member

    Will do
     
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  6. mrchick

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    Way cool! I can't wait to hear how it shaves.
     
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  7. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Some new soaps arrived today.
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  8. PatrickA51

    PatrickA51 Well-Known Member

    Looks good. Not in pristine condition, but good condition.
    Congrats.
     
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  9. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

    Shaver Heaven Desperado! It's smells like leather, which I'm not a fan of, I found out and changed my order to Neroli. Looks like it slipped through the cracks :( I'll give it a try, maybe the scent will grow on me.
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  10. Rio Bravo

    Rio Bravo Well-Known Member

    Review provided. Please go to the safety razor forum and look for Bigelow & Parkin
     
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  11. Rio Bravo

    Rio Bravo Well-Known Member

    Review available in the Safety Razor forum :)
     
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  12. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    My next project. I've always loved these handles.

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  13. WhiskerWhacker

    WhiskerWhacker Well-Known Member

    Decided to take some proper photos of the latest brush in my den. I used it this morning and it is really a great brush. This is a Wolf Whiskers Bishop handle with a Virginia Sheng 24mm Silvertip set at 50mm:

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  14. Rio Bravo

    Rio Bravo Well-Known Member

    That last image looks cuddly. Cannot describe it in a masculine way sadly but it just looks so soft and I kinda want to reach out and grab it
     
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  15. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    After cutting the knot out. Sanding and polishing

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  16. Boojum1

    Boojum1 Valet Parking Available Here

    Love those old Super Speeds. They are great little shavers. :eatdrink047:
     
  17. theFAT98

    theFAT98 Well-Known Member

    It's very simple. Cut the knot out with a razor blade. Then i use a dremel to remove the rest of the knot.

    Just go to Lowe's or home depot and buy different levels of sandsandpaper.

    I start with 600 grit and sand it all. Then move to 1000 grit and repeat. Then go to 1500, 3000, and 5000. By the time you do this it will be a very smooth finish.

    I use meguiars car POLISH with a micro fiber towel and just hand polish it until all the sanding marks are gone. any plastic or car POLISH should work.

    It sounds like a lot but its truly only 1 to 1.5 hours worth of work.
     
  18. Ceferguson

    Ceferguson Well-Known Member

    Soaps I recieved from a trade. Never tried this brand has anyone else?
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  19. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Great thanks.
     
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