The Haul: August 2021

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  1. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

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    Lol shhh i told my wife this should be good.. but under my breath i said “ for now “:happy102:
     
    Jorvaljr, Aug 7, 2021
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  2. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    I dig those! Awesome
     
    Jorvaljr, Aug 7, 2021
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  3. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Thanks bud, im debating on lighting but thought about it
     
    Jorvaljr, Aug 7, 2021
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    brit, Aug 8, 2021
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  5. brit

    brit in a box

    fabulous scores gents..:cool::happy096:
     
    brit, Aug 8, 2021
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  6. Aztecmike

    Aztecmike George

    Aztecmike, Aug 8, 2021
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  7. Primotenore

    Primotenore missed opera tunity

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    Nice, Jorge. Let's hope nothing gets grabbed by the Grabhorn...:happy097:
     
    Primotenore, Aug 8, 2021
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  8. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Thanks! Shave was a little rough. So i modified a gem blade now to see how that will do


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    Jorvaljr, Aug 8, 2021
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  9. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

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    Went to a flea market and got a few decent razors and a quadruple silver plated mug… is it a shave mug? It is now if it wasnt.


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    Jorvaljr, Aug 8, 2021
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  10. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    It most likely is. These mugs always had a smaller milk glass insert in them for shaving. A modern clear glass that fits would work just as well.
     
    PLANofMAN, Aug 8, 2021
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  11. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Thanks i think you are right I have a silver plated shaving mug with a metal insert
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    And it fits the new mug also
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    Jorvaljr, Aug 8, 2021
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  12. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    It ended up being $17.20 after shipping. They asked if I would accept 20% back because the handle was the wrong color. I said sure. An hour later a wish customer service rep notified me that they were issuing a full refund. So, I now have a free pink handled razor.
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    It shaved okay. I found it frustrating because I kept wanting a shallower angle than I could get with this razor. The casting shows good design and execution. The finish is where this razor falls short. Edges are sharp, things don't line up like they could of with just a bit more care in the finishing process. The two halves of the razor are not quite symmetrical, one side being a bit thicker than the other. Not enough to change the feel of the shave as I switched hands, but there nonetheless.

    I like it enough that I will go ahead and add a Kai Kasho Captain Woody to my list of razors to get in the future, and trust that it will have a narrower profile than the zinc cast clone, which is really my only complaint about the razor. All the other stuff can be overlooked in a less than $20 razor.

    Would I recommend this razor over a Weck as a good starter razor for shavettes? Not if you are looking for that straight razor-like shave. It does shave well, but not outstandingly so. I found myself being far more impressed by the Feather Super Pro blades than the razor, to be honest. Based on my shave with this razor, I think the cheaper Feather and Kai razors are probably worth the investment over a Wish or Alibaba special, just for the better fit, finish, and materials.

    This will make an excellent travel razor for me, I think.
     
    PLANofMAN, Aug 9, 2021
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  13. Tedolph

    Tedolph Well-Known Member

    Maybe a stupid question but I assume that razor would not be allowed on an airplane, right?
     
    Tedolph, Aug 9, 2021
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  14. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    What a mail call!
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    Old Spice set. 1/4 full on the aftershave but the soap is sealed.
    The blue starburst and the case both look awesome.
    AND…
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    A gem of a razor. Barbasol. What a beautiful looking set! Thank you @PanChango !

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    Jorvaljr, Aug 9, 2021
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  15. Angelo85

    Angelo85 Well-Known Member

    Nice score.
     
    Angelo85, Aug 9, 2021
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  16. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    B Altman razor. Made by Conrad, two piece, 70g, Old Type style head. Case is identical to some seen with the Barbasols. Blades are thin so late 30s.[​IMG]


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    jmudrick, Aug 9, 2021
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  17. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    I dig that handle!


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    Jorvaljr, Aug 9, 2021
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  18. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    I'll have to look for one to along with my B. Altman brush (Simpson)............
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    jimjo1031, Aug 9, 2021
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  19. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    It's very nice, not as beefy as the Barbasol but hefty enough.

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    jmudrick, Aug 9, 2021
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  20. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    The razor would be allowed, but the blades would have to go in checked luggage.
     
    PLANofMAN, Aug 9, 2021
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