I've been looking into local sourcing of boar bristle myself. Online prices are outrageous. You read my mind, Sir!
I don't normally partake in Black Friday events - but - at 20% off and free shipping - I gave in yesterday. From West Coast Shaving I ordered two Captain's Choice Soaps one sandalwood and another called North, two Barrister & Mann soaps Lavanda and another in sandalwood, Fine Classic American Blend soap, Stirling soap in Bay Rum, two more brush and razor stands, an Omega Professional boar brush and an Omega Hi-Brush synthetic (my first synthetic). More fun on the way.
Ordered a full jar of Christmas Eve and samples of Gatlinberg & Coniferous shave soaps from Sterling Soap Co. I never tried Sterling, but heard good things about their soaps. I wanted something special for the holiday season.
So, I bet these could be a couple of my stocking stuffers from Santa... a fifty pack of Feather Blades and some smell goods that I've really been wanting. Edit: I don't buy from Amazon too much, ever since they upped free shipping amount from $35.00.
Oh yeah, and for my goatee that I started to grow again... Hope it's good, had a hard time deciding. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab using Tapatalk
Picked this silvertip up from DeRuitem shaving on Etsy. This is my second brush from him and he is just awesome to deal with.
I had a short conversation with the shop owner on Etsy. They do not sell the knots as separate items. Still want to hear if you enjoy the brush. That's a beaut!
I'm waiting for my package to arrived soon which are:- 1 Clubman Special Reserve Cologne 1 Fine Accoutrements Superlite Slant 2 La Toja Shaving Stick 1 Stirling Barbershop Shaving Soap in a green tub 1 Refill Stirling Barbershop Shaving Soap 1 Stirling Finest Badger Shave Brush - 24mm x 54mm 1 Stirling Synthetic Shave Brush - 24mm x 51mm 2 Stirling Finest Badger Shave Brush - 24mm x 50mm Fan Knot 2-Band in a butterscotch handle with black logo & black handle with white logo. 1 RazoRock Wunderbar Slant Razor 1 RazoRock German 37 Slant Razor Head
I considered procuring and installing a knot. Instead I opted for the full @Jayaruh Experience. Jim and I discussed what he had available. I chose a synthetic Maggards knot he had in another brush.
I am waiting for: 1 Dr. Jon's Anne Bonny Vegan Shaving Soap Vol. 2 - 4oz 1 Dr. Jon's Anne Bonny Aftershave Tonic 1 Dr. Jon's Solid Cologne - Anne Bonny (particularly interested in trying this one)
You've gotta love it when the package shows up earlier than scheduled. (unless your wife finds it before you do!)