Can you elaborate on this? I'm just wondering because it seems a good knot firmly held in a decent base would make for a good brush. I also saw over on B&B that some people used this method to restore old brushes where the knot was gone but wanted to keep the base. What would make a full-brush purchase better than buying the 2 parts separately?Originally Posted by DGreekStallion
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05-11-2009, 06:24 AM #631Registered User
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Agreed. I was just waiting for him to slice his fingers trying to put the blade in. I really don't see the point of the device, the blades are so cheap why would you wanna sharpen and reuse them? Just buy new ones. Even if you paid 50 cents a blade for some expensive blades and used them 4 times each that would be 12.5 cents per shave. If you shaved every day, 365 days a year without fail that would be a little less than $46 bucks using expensive blades. People spend more than that on one night at a club or a dinner out. Point is it doesn't seem like much of a savings.Originally Posted by Tapitytaptap
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show a pic of your gold HD. i'm planning on getting a gold slant bar
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Is eBay the best place to buy vintage safety razors? Anything to look out for specifically in the pictures and description to make sure I'm getting a good one that will still work well? Any recommendations on which model for a first vintage razor purchase? How about a Gillette Super Speed Z-3 1954?
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Are those lottery numbers in your sig? LOLOriginally Posted by Advil
show a pic of your gold HD. i'm planning on getting a gold slant bar
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05-11-2009, 08:47 AM #636Zuk my e-penor
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They are the numbers from the greatest show of all time. Gotta keep that electromagnetic energy in check somehow...Originally Posted by BO$$
On topic though - I don't really like the Crabtree & Evelyn shaving cream. Pretty tough to build a good lather with it unless I use a lot. Definitely going to pick up some Proraso or some cheap shaving soap to make a superlather with the C&E cream.
Maybe it's the C&E badger brush? Perhaps I should have gotten one more expensive than the Pure Badger Brush?
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Because you have to be an expert in the trade to make a quality brush.Originally Posted by JBlaze725
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Nuff said. I am certainly no expert, truthfully I know nothing about it. Anyway quick question for anyone who may know. With shave soaps what is the proper way to build lather? I did it myself completely in the mug with the soap in it and worked it up until I had a good amount. I saw a video where mantic inverted his soap bowl and applied the soap to the brush, but then proceeded to lather on his face instead of building the lather in the bowl. Are both of these methods correct or is mantic's the way to go?Originally Posted by DGreekStallion
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You can't go wrong following Mantic's videos.Originally Posted by JBlaze725
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I think I will attempt his technique tomorrow. The way I did it worked well and created a lot of lather, but I don't know if it was as good as his way plus it seems his way used much less soap for each use. My products are shipping out from Westcoastshaving today so I figure either by the end of this week or beginning of next I should be over and done with my mach 3 and fusion.
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Making your own brush isn't THAT hard. You can get a pre-made knot (the hard part) at the golden nib website. But getting it in a good handle may be hard.
And Lethal - if you don't want to get a merkur or something modern, then yeah check eBay. a 50's style superspeed is a great razor (don't get one with a red or blue tip, just the straight silver one)Founder of the Traditional Wetshaver Crew
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I have a new Merkur HD, just thought it would be cool to have a vintage one also and I didn't know if a certain model or year was better or anything. I might look to get a 50's super speed soon. Do you what is a good price for one is in good condition?Originally Posted by Advil
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05-11-2009, 11:49 AM #643Destroyer of Meals
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Well technically, Hurley DID win the lottery with themOriginally Posted by Kaptn Krunch
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If you find one in MINT condition i'd pay up to 30 bucks. mine is excellent condition and i paid 20Originally Posted by Lethal04
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tried merkur blades today... they were really rough/not sharp enough. 1 shave wonders...actually, the lords stainles were a better shave.
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tried some traditional wetshaving for the first time today after receiving my stuff from westcoastshaving
AWESOME...easily closest shave ever (beats my results with fusion and mach 3) with shaving cream, brush, and merkur DE razor. Using mantic's tips and tricks I boldly decided to go against the grain after a couple with-grain passes...a nick or two, but so far no irritation or ingrown hairs...
10-15 cents a blade, less irritation, and a closer shave than fusion or mach3 at $3-4 a cartridge? i'm sold and i'm not paying gilette for anything more (unless they make good DE blades)If you think you can, you will.
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05-11-2009, 03:20 PM #647Zuk my e-penor
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What's wrong with the blue/red tip SS?Originally Posted by Advil
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05-11-2009, 03:55 PM #648resident aficionado
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aint nothin wrong with them. i love my red tip. but it's not a good first vintage razor unless you know you want an aggressive/gentle razor. the red tip is for tougher beards and the blue for milder beards. the silver one is the middle of the road one.
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Merkur gold HD
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some toothpaste i ordered too... (it bumped me up to free shipping so it was essentially free)
im looking to get a brush asap.Traditional Wet Shaving Crew
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Nice!!Originally Posted by Lothar Allen
Once you get your brush i see the perfect spot for it. Get rid of that electric shaver for good
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05-11-2009, 04:19 PM #651Registered User
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ya no kidding. it hasn't been charged in months as it is.Originally Posted by rhino616
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Hell yea, Check out my new Superspeed, I got my refund for the one I bought last night and turned around and bought this one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=300314015735
he provided 7 pictures, its been cleaned, polished, and is in GREAT shape. Its a vintage 1959 E-1 Superspeed. I'm so excited.
That is so beautiful. speaking of gold plated, theres a 1941 gold plated Gillette Milord on e-bay right now for 40$Originally Posted by Lothar Allen
This auction ends in 18 minutes. So if you want it you better act now.
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I just ordered the Trumper sample pack. Anyone got one before or know of any other good sample packs? I also ordered the Truefitt & Hill sample pack a few days ago.
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You will love Marvis!Originally Posted by Lothar Allen
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does anyone know to grow facial hair for someone who just cant grow ****?lol
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Well, I can't help you since I've been shaving since around 15...Originally Posted by xSaintx
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If I was a jerk I'd beat you by a few cents mwahahah.Originally Posted by Bulging_Biceps
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**** do you thinking shaving my kiddy hair will make it grow back thicker or is it just a myth? idk I want to shave!! yes mad! FuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuOriginally Posted by DGreekStallion
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Ive already bought it. I had already bought it by the time you posted that response.Originally Posted by DGreekStallion
dont feel bad, Im 20 and I cant even grow a beard, goatee, or mustache. My facial hair cums in patches, and after a while it looks stupid.Originally Posted by xSaintx
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my hair isn't fully grown in either. i have a solid chin, sideburns, mustache and throat. but the area on my cheeks isn't very solid at all.Originally Posted by Bulging_Biceps
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