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by MR.Z
Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:17 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Ceramic
Replies: 4
Views: 1360

Ceramic

What opinion do you have about what is the best ceramic coated blades available? Do you think platinum coating is better, and if so, why? What do you think is the best coating for smoothness? Don't care about longevity.
Irv
by MR.Z
Mon Dec 27, 2010 10:10 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: 27 December thru 2 January, 2011
Replies: 142
Views: 18051

Monday

Had a great shave today.

Razor: Progress with stainless knob
Blade: Iridium
Pre-shave: Musgo lime soap
Soap: Pre de Provence
Brush: Muehle two band with silver handle
Dirty bird scuttle
Alum block
After shave: TOBS Sandalwood
by MR.Z
Mon Dec 27, 2010 9:56 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Pipe Collection
Replies: 3
Views: 1037

Pipe Collection

I have received much more interest than I had expected. I am going to try and post pictures of each pipe. I have never taken pictures and put them on a site before, so I will attempt to accomplish this. I am not very picture and computer literate. There are to many pipes and they are too beautiful t...
by MR.Z
Fri Dec 24, 2010 12:56 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Pipe Collection
Replies: 3
Views: 1037

Pipe Collection

Does anyone here still smoke pipes. I have a tremendous collection that I am interested in selling. Many pre 1950 Dunhills, Castellos, Signature Stockebys, etc. All in excellent condition. The set of four Signature Stockebys cost me over $2,000. All shapes and sizes. PM me if you want more informati...
by MR.Z
Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:42 am
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Gillette Tech - SOLD
Replies: 9
Views: 2373

Sale Pending

Sale pending. Thank you for your interest.
by MR.Z
Sun Oct 17, 2010 10:38 am
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Gillette Tech - SOLD
Replies: 9
Views: 2373

Thanks

I think the handle looks like this one here: http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=45105 And excellent deal you are offering on the Tech with a custom handle! Thanks for your help by posting a picture for me. It does look like the razor handle pix only Bob's is much better made. I apprec...
by MR.Z
Sat Oct 16, 2010 8:57 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Gillette Tech - SOLD
Replies: 9
Views: 2373

Razor Pictures

Thanks you both for your interest in this razor. I do not know how to take pictures and put them on the site. I will try to find someone to help me. The handle can be seen at Bob's Razor Works web site. It is just called his improved handle. Standard length. It has cut out concentric rings around th...
by MR.Z
Fri Oct 15, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: Friday 15th
Replies: 1
Views: 1326

Friday 15th

Had a great shave this morning. Used TOBS Mr. Taylor cream. Seems to works much better than soaps with very hard water.

Progress
Iridium blade
Alum block
Mr. Taylor AS balm
by MR.Z
Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:38 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Gillette Tech - SOLD
Replies: 9
Views: 2373

Gillette Tech - SOLD

Please Bump....

I am selling my Gillette Tech head with a custom Bob's Razor Works new style handle. In great condition. Will include #80 Derby extra blades.

Bargain price of only $25.00 including CONUS shipping.

PM me if interested. PayPal accepted.
Mr. Z
by MR.Z
Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:30 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Time to clean up the soaps....ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 1207

Time to clean up the soaps....ALL ITEMS HAVE BEEN SOLD

I have one each of the following soaps that I have tried only a couple of times each (95% like new): Trumpers Rose Trumpers lime. P160 Tipo Duro Valobra Almond MWF refill St Charles Oakmoss Lavendula Cella (In aluminum tin) Free miscellaneous samples also included... $45 gets them all and includes C...
by MR.Z
Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:34 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Looking for suggestions
Replies: 16
Views: 2832

Thank you all for your input. I really appreciate having so much experience available. I will make several changes thanks to your help.
Irv
by MR.Z
Sun Aug 08, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Looking for suggestions
Replies: 16
Views: 2832

Looking for suggestions

I am looking for a very slick cream/soap. Slick more than cushion. I have read conflicting comments on SMF. Some say soap is slicker than cream. Others say cream is slicker but more expensive. I live in Denver where it is very dry year round snd need something that does not dry out while shaving and...
by MR.Z
Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:21 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: All Product Sold
Replies: 5
Views: 1875

Hi Art,
Yes everything is still available because I added more product and I would like to sell everything together, but would entertain offers on specific products. I hope that answers your question.
Irv
by MR.Z
Sun Jul 25, 2010 1:27 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: Scuttles
Replies: 1
Views: 959

Scuttles

I recently had the great fortune of discovering Dirty Bird Pottery. They make the best scuttle I have seen. The product quality is excellent and the scuttle works great! I ordered mine in all black with my initials imprinted in the rim. Creating lather against the black is great. Since every piece i...
by MR.Z
Sat Jul 24, 2010 3:51 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: All Product Sold
Replies: 5
Views: 1875

All Product Sold

* Closed * All items sold Gillette Tech head with Bob's "new" custom handle Valobra (99% full) Pre de Provence Sage Body Lotion (5% Shea Butter) / 99% full bottle of 8oz. Pre de Provence Agrumes body lotion (5% Shea Butter) / 99% full bottle of 8oz. Derby Extra Blades (#80) Shark Super Chr...
by MR.Z
Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How many passes do you do?
Replies: 45
Views: 8293

Two passes plus additional clean up on my chin and neck.
by MR.Z
Mon Jul 12, 2010 12:28 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: WTB Simpson "Manchurian"
Replies: 6
Views: 1619

Welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy and learn much buy hnging around here. Everyone is great.
by MR.Z
Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Need a new Muhle Head only
Replies: 8
Views: 2297

I have tried that site. It's EJ and the head is different. It's not the new Muhle from the pictures.
by MR.Z
Wed Jul 07, 2010 12:05 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Need a new Muhle Head only
Replies: 8
Views: 2297

Need a new Muhle Head only

I just dropped my razor and am now in need of a new razor head. Does anyone know where I can buy a new Muhle design head only?
by MR.Z
Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:31 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Comments on knives
Replies: 40
Views: 7958

Sam, If are really serious about finding a very high quality knife contact A.G. Russell Knives. Their web site is http://www.agrussell.com . Their phone number is 800-255-9034 to order a catalog. There you will find knives such as the "William Henry" line. A 3" knife can cost about $5...