Brush #22, Plisson type knot, handle made by our own @Jayaruh! This is to be a gift for my father. I converted him from carts to a 63 Slim a year ago.
Received one big package with two 'razor lots' from the same seller. Lot 1: $12 - Concord cartridge razor, silvertip badger brush and metal stand Quite a nice surprise this set. The razor feels 'so-so' (a bit too lightweight for me) but the brush has a very nice and solid metal handle - and the knot was a positive surprise as it is very soft and has some nice backbone. This will be a fun one to try out. - It also came with a shaving mug and a Silverwing Deluxe Groom Mate! Now, this Silverwing Deluxe Groom Mate is, according to the sticker, priced at $15 in west hollywood - so there. Profit already! Lot 2: $14.99 - Merkur MII NIB. I already have one of these and love it. It's a great razor normally priced around $50. This one also came with all the adapters, that I were missing, that allows a great number of different cartridges to be used with it. - This lot also came with a Col Ichabod Conk brush (badger-boar mix) and a mug. I don't really use their soaps and the brush felt awfully stiff/unpleasant so this part of the lot may well not see much use (read: I'll sell it). - Oh, and...this lot also came with a Silverwing Deluxe Groom Mate! I'm telling you. Gold. Pure gold. I did really like that the Merkur MII was pictured on one of the mugs - it's good pairing And, the question that, by now, is on everyone's mind - how did you like the Silverwing Deluxe Groom Mate? Well, I of course tore one of the packages open and tried it out right away and let me tell you - my nose is BBS.
This was in the mail yesterday: A Mühle STF 23mm, bought used from a member of the german forum, and some ingredients for a Bay Rum Aftershave I want to make
Very much so, it's a fantastic brush!! Well worth the $14.99 I paid for it. Well worth it. It definitely has that custom feel.
I'm sure glad you decided to come off of NB16 for it buddy. There are some sales you'll never forgive yourself for missing. I wouldn't be surprised if that brush is twice the price in 6 months. I look forward to seeing it in some SOTD'S Enjoy it buddy!
I'll use it tomorrow!! The knot has the same feel as the RR Plissoft which I absolutely love. This Maggard brush sure is pretty. Yeah I'm thinking about getting an iKon short comb head only? Or I may go with the B1 open comb.... The choices I have to make..
@celestino uses an ikon short comb, he likes it. I've had good experiences with iKon razors. $40 for the head I already have a handle.
That head would certainly compliment any cool handle. I wonder how it would look on my RR bazooka handle? Hmm...
I just realized something.. You all spend A WHOLE LOT OF MONEY!! Lol and here I told my wife that switching to this type of shaving was going to be waaaay cheaper. Pffft not by a long shot.. She's already busting my balls for having 5 razors, two soaps, 100 Astra blades, 4 brushes, the colognes I just bought the stand , the balms. Oh boy I'll let you all know if I need a place to stay with me and my shaving gear.. Anybody got a comfy couch? Lol
It's all ways something. I had to build a shelf for her George Foreman Grill collection, the waffle maker cabinet was full.
