Not really, just what I've read on the various forums, etc. Honestly, Rockwell seems like they've been fairly forthcoming about the various delays. It's more of a case of the average person, especially one who purchased a Model T, not being able to grasp how they could be having so many issues, one after another.
Thank you, Joe! Yes, British Leather is a take on English Leather. I've never smelled the original English Leather, so I can't offer a comparison. I've also read that the current English Leather is nothing like the original, sort of like the current Old Spice is not near as good as the Shulton scent. Regardless, British Leather is a nice, manly fragrance.
Charlie, great report! Glad that you are comfortable shaving with your Parker shavette. Can't wait to see what you are going to take out of your den next!
Not yet. Here's the story... I have 8 of them (originally 9) that I got at an estate auction. I wasn't able to look at them prior to bidding, and what I ended up with is a restoration project. Some won't need much work, others may not be worth the time. I got one finished, and another one that the blade is cleaned up (as much as I'm going to mess with) and needs new scales. I made a set out of scrap cured epoxy resin from work, but I wasn't happy with them. I didn't get them even - and it's more difficult to work with than wood. I haven't made a decision on whether to try the epoxy resin again, make them out of wood, or just buy a pre-made set and call it a day. I decided before I kept working on the straights, and before I sent them out to be honed, I'd try a shavette just to see if I'd even enjoy shaving with an open blade. For $25, and nearly zero maintenance, it's a good litmus test. I suppose that, technically, it's bass-ackwards - yet, it served the purpose. I do indeed enjoy shaving with an open blade. While many enjoy all the aspects of straight razors and the maintenance that goes along with it, time will tell if that's my bag. Basically, yes - I plan on getting some of the straights shave ready and using them. I have no long game plan yet on the maintenance - whether I will end up getting stones and trying my hand at honing, or simply send them out. My best guess is that stones will be purchased at some point. Not that I'll never best the honemeisters at their own game, but it almost seems that learning to hone - at least to an acceptable level - is a rite of passage that compliments the hobby. Sorry you asked yet?
I just got a chill down my spine. My new old bottle of the Veg is at the local post office. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
