The Haul: January 2016

Yes the darker one, it's a beauty.

 

Which doesn't mean the other ones were ugly ... quite the contrary

 

Dark green Ondüla P-K-141 and Gillette Old Type.

 

Wow, @Recklesstr those are in nice shape!

 

Some gifts arrived yesterday...

 

They were in a mess covered with soap scum and old type had much patina on its handle but bleech, brush and whitining toothpaste did the job

 

Great haul, especially WTF soap has a nice label.

 

How awesome! Enjoy!

 

Be careful using bleach. There's really no need to risk ruining your razors. Warm water, dishwashing fluid, baking soda and a soft toothbrush is all you need
Is the Ondüla Turkish made? I've seen a couple of Soviet/Eastern European made Gillette Knack copies before, but never a Turkish one

 

Thank you for the heads up! Appreciated. I always keep my vintage razors under bleech diluted with water for 10 minutes. If the duration is more than 10 minutes, they start to lose their plating and I only apply this once for each razor.
That's right, Ondüla is a Turkish brand which still produces wax, sun cream ,etc. but no more razors. It's a nice knock off of Gillette Knack. This is my second Ondüla TTO. I also have a black handled ondüla TTO. It's an excellent razor and gives a bbs everytime.

 

Received 25 NF stickers from the man himself

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Now that's cool! @Darkbulb

 

Thanks, now I can replace a few that have scratches in the stickers and got backups for the future

 

Received three metal Wilkinson Protectors this week.

Two are from the "Ethno design" line and as the name on the box indicates these are metal - so no lightweight, flimsy razor handles here
They are also not really that rare so I'm rather tempted to open them up for some shaves in the coming weeks:




The third one is a bit more rare James Bond 007 LE razor.
This one is for the movie "The world is not enough" and comes with a matching metal stand:


A rather nice trio to be added to my small Protector collection.


The James Bond one joins two others.
From left to right:
- The world is not enough,
- Tomorrow Never Dies, and
- Goldfinger

 

Is that the Fine Angelhair synthetic? I'd love to hear your thoughts on it after use, if so.

 

Yeah!! Excellent brush, very soft tips with a good backbone. It's the first time I used the brush and I'm impressed. I also liked the grip of the handle.

 

Does it compare favorably with other synthetics you've tried? (Sorry to pester).

 

I have a large collection of synthetics. Definetely it's a brush you must have in your den.
But the best for me is Ubersoft of Envy Shave.

 

Let us know how this performs, and the scent?
I picked up the Acqua di Florida tallow soap from their shop. It was a special commission made by Gingers Garden. Good stuff and very true to the cologne.

 

Go to a reputable jeweler. He will tell you what bleach does to metal. Mine told me and the Mrs not to wear jewelry in the pool.

... To be continued...

Don