The Haul: July 2015

Stirling 26mm Synthetic Brush Review: https://youtu, be/4poAFrE_QoQ

 

Stirling 26mm Synthetic Brush:

 

So I took the Stirling for a test run and I can tell you that it's not just a softie. I figured that if Rod is going to sell it then it better work with his soap. As luck would have it there was a brand new tub of Ozark Mountain in today's box so I let it bloom with a little warm water for about a minute, then I dipped the brush in warm water poured the water off the soap and started loading. Wow I thought I would have trouble loading with such a soft brush but in less than 15 seconds I had a brush full of soap. I sprinkled a little water in my bowl and went to work. I kept working in water and it kept getting better and better. I think I could have worked in a gallon of water and had a bathroom full of lather but I quit when I felt like I had enough. The lather was dense, cushiony and slick as owl.... Well it was slick. I'm very impressed and think this may be the best $20 investment I have made since I started shaving.

 

You're right, it's super soft. It loads and lathers great, and has great backbone.

 

I was up in Edmonton visiting my parents this last week. While there I did an antique run.

I managed to find a vintage Simpson B2, the perfect little mate for my Coates EJ3.

I will be reknotting this one too in the future. Its the perfect candidate as the knot is nice and loose!

 

Pretty cool to stumble upon a vintage Simpson

 

Awesome! Hmm, is this soap easily available in Germany?

I have relatives in Germany. I would love to save the shipping if possible =P where did your sister in law purchase it?

 

Best Brush Under $20.00

 

very nice find!!

 

have you shaved with it yet? it looks like the little handle would be a bit akward.

 

don't forget the weight of the wrapper lol

 

I purchased it here: http://www.crazyhairs.de/Haarpflege...tm?SessionId=&a=article&ProdNr=20065063&p=275
I had it shipped to a Germany address.

 

Today's haul from flea market for $1 is this safety razor probably from a Balkan state or Russia.

 

Not yet. I think the handle will be ok - it actually feels rather comfortable - I'm mostly worried about how the NOS, vintage blades have held up.

 

Very nice. I think its safe the say it's a Schick Platinum DE clone - and most likely from an East European country.
The "A" logo on the handle is throwing me a bit as I can't really place it amongst the usual suspects (Iskra, Astra, etc).

 

Thank you for the heads up! I have similar thoughts about the razor and never seen it before. It's sanitized and ready to shave. I'll try it tomorrow, hope it'll give a nick free, smooth shave

 

Aye that's a Russian/Eastern Block Schick Clone for sure.....

Billy

 

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Newly arrived Maggard Open Comb

 

Looks like my Merkur 15c head.

 

Thank you for the confirmation! Noticed and still reading Darkbulb's Schick Platinum DE thread to learn more. It's very elaborate info in it