I have been using Straights on & off for a Wee while..I like my Hollow Ground blade Lather Catchers and the Rolls Razor as well..I have just about sold off all my Gem Blade SEs..I don't use them anymore...I love my Injectors as well..I just sold those SEs and replaced them with some Straight's otherwise the Doe will get Squandered..I just love shaving with Hollow Ground Razors Period.. Billy..
I was into straights in 2008 - I am not a fan they are too much hard work and my new one went rusty . Shavettes/sifters/Feather AC 2009-13. I have been using injectors since 2007, and DE's since 1991. I am bidding on a few Gem/Ever Ready's but haven't tried them before. I have only used Wilkinson Sword DE razors until 2007 when my interest in Schick Injectors made me aware of Krona's. Since then, I have only used my Krona. But I have no more carts to collect, the ones I haven't got can't be found. So I will start a Gillette DE adventure...
Blades: Voshkod, Rapira Swedish, Bic Chrome Platinum, Treet DuraSharp, Polsilver Iridium, Personna Lab Blue.
Some injector blades and SE blades courtesy of a generous PIF from my friend Mike aka @Redfisher. Today was my first injector shave, if you're interested info HERE Mike!
The price was right and the feedback here was favourable. Thank you enablers . I have the cream but hear the the stick is even better. ETA is ridiculous date of May 05 but for $4.99 cda shipping included I ain't complaining since I have a few other options to keep me busy for years to come.
It is an alcohol based cologne. I found a recipe online: oil of bergamot 3 fluid ounces oil of lavender 1 fluid ounce oil of lemon 1 fluid ounce oil of cloves 1 1/4 fluid drachms oil of cinnamon 2 1/2 fluid drachms oil of neroli 1/2 fluid drachms essence of jasmine 6 fluid ounces essence of musk 2 fluid ounces alcohol 8 pints rose water 1 pint Mix and, if cloudy, filter through magnesium carbonate. It is available in the TSD store. Here's the description: Florida Water Type - Citrus, clove, lavender, with herbal and floral notes It will be in my next order.
Thanks, my pack just arrived yesterday and is on deck to be used tomorrow morning. Fun to see how they perform.
It's a really nice shaver - I think you'll like it And I am now waiting for the Jayaruh #58 in return
Here in Germany you'd have to be lucky to find an Aristocrat for less than 100 € - on Ebay that is. The last two went for 130 and 151 € (that's $145 and $170 atm). Red Tips and Adjustables are pretty expensive over here as well - usually north of 40 €. Flare Tips and Techs are usually the cheapest.