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    Perma-sharp blades

    Plastic cased ones were made in Turkey from what I have read, and are recommended to be avoided. The Russian made Perma-Sharps are nice; rather...
    Post by: john parker, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Gillette Rubie Blades?

    Believe the Rubies were/are counterfeited in China. Just used a Russian one for the first time this morning, and found it very sharp and smooth....
    Post by: john parker, Jul 15, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Savile Row Brush Discussion

    Looking forward to hearing how you are doing with it, Phil!
    Post by: john parker, Jul 5, 2011 in forum: The Brush
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    My First Shave with a Voskhod

    Usually use Super Iridiums, but the day is coming when I won't have any left! So I tried the Voskhod. Long lasting, I agree. They shave every...
    Post by: john parker, Apr 3, 2011 in forum: Safety Razors
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    Help picking a new DE

    The EJ DE 89L has just one problem - you will never want another razor! It is a razor acquisition disorder killer!!!
    Post by: john parker, Dec 6, 2010 in forum: Safety Razors
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    New Wetshaver!

    Besides ebay and the selling sections of the forums, you might try Country Joe's site. I haven't purchased from him, but he seems to have nice...
    Post by: john parker, Nov 21, 2010 in forum: General Shaving Talk
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    Fatboy and Aristocrat Razor Identification

    The Aristocrat appears to be a 1948-1950 one.
    Post by: john parker, Oct 9, 2010 in forum: Show and tell
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    PM Sent?

    Thanks, Tim! Think I edited it to save a copy. Appreciate the help, John
    Post by: john parker, Apr 15, 2010 in forum: The Help Desk
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    PM Sent?

    Have tried to pm twice (maybe three times) to MSANDOVAL858 and get no indication anything was sent. No message at the bottom of the screen...
    Thread by: john parker, Apr 15, 2010, 2 replies, in forum: The Help Desk
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    Need advice

    I would recommend the EJ DE89L, available from The English Shaving Company among others for roughly $35 plus shipping. Better balanced than the...
    Post by: john parker, Apr 12, 2010 in forum: Safety Razors