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by grottolord
Thu Feb 26, 2009 7:10 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: FS: Wilkinson Sticky razor - *Withdrawn*
Replies: 6
Views: 1732

Why do Sticky's go for such a high price,
i agree that they are one of the best looking De's
but there must be more,
any feedback,
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by grottolord
Thu Feb 12, 2009 8:29 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: WTB w-code Slim or Red Tip
Replies: 0
Views: 575

WTB w-code Slim or Red Tip

Looking to get a birth date razor for my brother who will be new to DE
Razor should be Very good to Excellent condition
thanks
Grottolord
by grottolord
Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: FS: Any Interest in a Plisson Horn 14 HMW.. GONE
Replies: 24
Views: 5622

Jhon when you make a statment like the Bently/ yugo. you really just sound like an ass, the Bristles of any BBB or Silver tip are very similar if not the same, and the handle unless made of Pre ban ivory or gold or silver is just a handle, the engineering in a bently is without doubt far above the y...
by grottolord
Sat Feb 07, 2009 4:19 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: FS: Any Interest in a Plisson Horn 14 HMW.. GONE
Replies: 24
Views: 5622

I dont get the prices some brush's go for $385.00 for a Brush? how much better could that brush be than my $40.00 C&E Edwin Jager, i know it's none of my buisness, and i only commented because if you dont sell the brush you can send it back or i would have kept my mouth shut,but my god $385.00 i...
by grottolord
Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:03 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Stainless or Ceramic bowl for lather
Replies: 14
Views: 2785

I use both a Large stainless Bowl aprox 6" wide and get great lather from it youll need to leave the bowl in the sink partially filled with water to keep it warm , the other is a Mug with a glass "custard dish in the top of it so the dish sits on top an is in the hot water in the mug , als...
by grottolord
Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:05 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: WTB/T large new style Georgetown Scuttle
Replies: 0
Views: 589

WTB/T large new style Georgetown Scuttle

looking for a new style Georgetown scuttle, the new model has a larger water capacity and a larger lower handle, will buy outright or trade for a shave ready straight razor, i have many nice stratights and will pick out a nice one for the trader,
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by grottolord
Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:33 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: the balance realm!
Replies: 0
Views: 576

the balance realm!

value of theKd of the ligand, where and made by only one or a few indi- fascinating and unique view of alternative No. I can't even choose repair To choose repair I have to hit R on my keyboard I hit R, but it does nothing I try any other option, it does nothing It accepts commands on the keyboard u...
by grottolord
Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:47 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Got a little cocky with the slant!!!!!!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1185

Got a little cocky with the slant!!!!!!!

My new 39c came in yesterday, so today i threw a new astra platinum in her and gave her a try, after using a Feather in a red tip the other day my confidence was high, well i should have took it slow, though i did not get cut i did have three weepers on my neck in the middle right and one on my chin...
by grottolord
Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:42 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD Jan 12 thru Jan 18 2009
Replies: 255
Views: 27072

Its 9 degrees outside today Steamy hot shower C&E Sienna out of Silver Stag bowl onto Jager BBB Freshly Corked and Stropped Feather 1956 Red Tip 3 pass with touch up not a nick or weaper to be found BBB Geo Trumper Coral Skin Pinnauds BAy rum that was my first "Feather" Shave , great s...
by grottolord
Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:09 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Anyone have a truly expensive DE razor like Truefitt & H
Replies: 23
Views: 3236

Truly expensive, or truly Great Shaver ,
that should be the real Question,!!!!!!!!!!!

what are your truly Great shavers

expensive does not equal Great shaver,

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by grottolord
Fri Jan 16, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Mixed lot
Replies: 6
Views: 1732

nasty bucket

soak this razor bucket in warm water for 15 min then drink the water,
thatll make a man outta ya!!!!!!!!!!
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by grottolord
Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:56 pm
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: stainless or not... that is the question
Replies: 10
Views: 3435

I think stainless is for those who feel very confident in their honing ability. I can hone stainless razors to the point where I get good daily shaves from them, but they are still not as sharp as my carbon steel razors. Likewise, full hollows will get sharper than half-hollows or wedges, but the t...
by grottolord
Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:27 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Post shave razor care
Replies: 16
Views: 3351

I rinse the razor off in hot running water shake it dry dry outside with towel and then run the wifes hair dryer on hot over the razor for a min or two, i use the same routine for my straights and have had no issues with spoting,
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by grottolord
Sat Jan 10, 2009 4:15 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD Jan 5 thru Jan 11 2009
Replies: 243
Views: 25879

red tip

hot shower
C&E Sienna off C&E BBB
1956 Red Tip with Sweed 2nd shave
wth,atg xtg
sienna as Balm
pinauds bay rum

this red tip and sweed combo gives a very close shave and its bbs

so far this may be my best combo for best shave combo
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by grottolord
Mon Jan 05, 2009 4:51 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: FS: PRICES REDUCED!!!!
Replies: 34
Views: 7877

Merkur Bp

Recieved the Merkur BP today and it is Pristine,
Thanks for taking such good care of this baby till i got her
cant wait to shave!!!!!!!!
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by grottolord
Sat Jan 03, 2009 8:30 am
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: New Year Noob PIF part II
Replies: 3
Views: 1186

Knoble, very Knoble
ive been the recipient, and will repay the kindness when resources permit,
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by grottolord
Fri Jan 02, 2009 8:42 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: New Year Noob PIF part II
Replies: 3
Views: 1186

PIF

Whats a PIF
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by grottolord
Wed Dec 31, 2008 12:02 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: Selling My Collection
Replies: 7
Views: 3136

Recieved Gem NOS today looks brand new with case and blades
thanks
Grottolord
by grottolord
Tue Dec 30, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Collectors Corner (no chatter please)
Replies: 139
Views: 244718

debutante
this razor has not be REPLATED!!!
Thank you Very Much
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by grottolord
Sun Dec 28, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Collectors Corner (no chatter please)
Replies: 139
Views: 244718

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1958 Fat Boy
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