Plastic straight razor -- sounds like he used a depilatory cream. The depilatory cream would be followed by the plastic blade to wipe away the...
Those are great razors. You need some custom scales now to really show it off.
I've got a 200ml bottle of Hâttric that I bought when I was in Germany. The scent is very similar to Floris' JF, though the JF is stronger and...
Another name used for the damascus blades made in modern day is pattern welded steel. Like Isaac & harlekin state, an etchant (acid) is used to...
Thanks for the compliment. I'm standing by if you need my help. It wasn't me. Jimbo deserves your praise for that post.
James, Great post! I agree with everything you stated, and can confirm what you've posted through my own experience as well.
Olaf, I agree with everything that Jimbo posted. I'd be willing to hone up one or both of your razors for you too -- for free -- just cover...
This one always made me laugh... It's shave related, but not because of what they're advertising....
See, I told ya! Easy.
Oh, I don't think you'll have a problem with getting someone to barter with you. ;) BTW, did you ever get one of the ERN razors?
A much richer look overall with the Koa scales. The original scales just make it look so "institutional."
I wouldn't say your a heretic... I isn't uncommon for newbies, and some old timers, to go back and test the performance of the latest produced...
Great looking razor! Robert always seems to do such a good job on those long monkey tails, and the scrimshaw is a very nice custom touch.
I'm no soaper, but I suspect it has to do with the clays, extra glycerin, or oils/fats (e.g., shea) that the smaller vendors are more likely to...
For me, I just decided to do it. I had just gotten rid of an electric shaver that wouldn't maintain a charge in the batteries. I had a hobby...
Perhaps it is the tobacco and/or leather notes that you have the aversion to? I know for me that I don't tolerate those particular notes well...
By the way, the handle/scale material is most likely celluloid. I'm basing that on the year of purchase you provided, and the embossing of the...
The handle size diameter tall : 70-90mm The knot size diameter and tall : 22-25mm / 45-55mm Do you interesting with square shave brush ?...
Blade sizes are usually measured in 1/8 inch increments. If it is 1/2 inch wide than it equals a 4/8 razor.
The biggest problem I find with the soaper's products is the effect that water quality has on their performance. These products usually have less...
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