I remember reading some years ago about the Gillette Petersburg plant and how the different brands were marketed in different regions. I think...
Russian razor blades will certainly be harder to get. FedEx, UPS, DHL have stopped deliveries to and from Russia & Ukraine. The longer term...
I've used several TFS croaps and hard soaps in the past and liked them well enough. The scents are generally light and mild. I've been thinking...
If I read Mr Fine's announcement correctly, he says that he uses the same soap base as Tabac and the soap base is now unavailable -- so I assume...
It was a partnership between Gillette and American Button Company starting around 1908 if I remember correctly. They really are great looking and...
I haven't tried the aftershave but I really enjoy the cream from this line.
Another great looking brush! I'm in -- thanks for the giveaway @oscar11
Very interesting post Glenn. Having so many prototypes together it must have come from one of the design engineers - or did a Gillette employee...
For standard drug store witch hazel I just put my thumb over the opening to make the pour manageable and that works without much mess. I have used...
Nice review @KUSTOM. I've been out of the loop for a while and didn't know Proraso had this new line out. Probably won't try it until the smaller...
Correct, it was manufactured and sold in South Africa. Yes and no -- the South African shave stick just like the European Williams cream or...
There was a Williams shave stick up until a few years ago in South Africa that came in a blue plastic container and I believe had a rose scent....
Stunning brush and fine craftsmanship as always @oscar11 I'm in -- thanks and good luck everyone :)
An amazing set Glen! I had just recently read about F. C. Blank and his similarly engraved NEW set on B&B. The hand engravings are really a work...
The cups they use after weighing the hair look pretty standard. Just something to hold and keep the hair oriented correctly. Then at around 50...
There used to be an aftershave and puck shaving soap in the 50's but it was long discontinued. Then there was the Australian shave stick,...
Welcome to The Shave Den and congratulations on your first traditional shave! As David said a scuttle can warm your lather. I usually do two...
I've always used bar soaps and either a wash cloth or pouf. I did use a body was for a few years some time ago and found it really dried and...
Congrats on the incoming brushes and your retirement. Looking forward to your thoughts on the boars after you have a chance to test them out.
"No woman today goes for a guy with a beaver" :rolleyes: Great research work on recording the history of that brush. I wonder how many of those...
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