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by Dixieman
Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:37 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Want to buy Gold Merkur 37G
Replies: 2
Views: 1196

Want to buy Gold Merkur 37G

Want to buy gold Merkur 37G. Any reasonable price. Thanks
by Dixieman
Sat Apr 25, 2015 7:29 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Want to buy Gold Merkur 37G
Replies: 0
Views: 732

Want to buy Gold Merkur 37G

Need another one. Glad to pay fair price immediately for gold Merkur 37G. Hope to hear from someone soon -- thank you!
by Dixieman
Sat Jul 05, 2014 12:35 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: New Ikon DLC slant bar available
Replies: 2
Views: 1431

Re: New Ikon DLC slant bar available

They started with 20 available on the company website on Thursday night and are now down to 5.
by Dixieman
Thu Jul 03, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: New Ikon DLC slant bar available
Replies: 2
Views: 1431

Re: New Ikon DLC slant bar available

Now it's on their website too.
by Dixieman
Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: New Ikon DLC slant bar available
Replies: 2
Views: 1431

New Ikon DLC slant bar available

Facebook said it was now available so I emailed the company and bought one via PayPal. Anxious to see what it's like! I like the first generation Ikon slant bar and have great hopes for this one.
by Dixieman
Thu Jul 03, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD July 3
Replies: 0
Views: 1104

SOTD July 3

Sarah Bonnyman Pottery (New Brunswick) shaving scuttle Pacific Pre-Shave Oil Kent BK12 brush Merkur 34g (gold plated slant bar) Feather blade TOBS Sandalwood Shaving Cream TOBS Sandalwood After-Shave gel --------------------------------- Filled sink with hot water, put scuttle, plastic tub of TOBS S...
by Dixieman
Mon May 26, 2014 10:20 am
Forum: General
Topic: Shower before shaving
Replies: 16
Views: 3725

Re: Shower before shaving

OK, went to the website as suggested and just ordered a small cobalt blue Moss scuttle which looks great. My motto: You can't have too much shaving gear (or too many watches, but that's another forum). We are guys and we like gadgets. Thanks again.
by Dixieman
Mon May 26, 2014 10:09 am
Forum: General
Topic: Shower before shaving
Replies: 16
Views: 3725

Re: Shower before shaving

Thanks, guys. Rubbed shampoo and conditioner into my beard while washing my hair and it made a big difference -- great suggestion! I have a Georgetown scuttle which is pretty but very big and I have been clumsy with it so far. This morning retrieved a cheap ceramic bowl from one of those $15 drugsto...
by Dixieman
Mon May 26, 2014 12:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: Shower before shaving
Replies: 16
Views: 3725

Shower before shaving

I have been resisting doing this for a long time because I don't like dripping all over the floor and feeling cold after I step out of the hot shower, BUT -- I have been trying this for a week or so with a variety of razors, blades, creams, etc. and there is a noticeable difference. I am now a conve...
by Dixieman
Sat May 10, 2014 4:01 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Merkur gold 37G slant
Replies: 6
Views: 2577

Re: Merkur gold 37G slant

Found one here from a fellow SMFer. We did a deal and it arrived today. Great razor!
by Dixieman
Fri May 09, 2014 6:20 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Cleaning Gold
Replies: 25
Views: 10378

Re: Cleaning Gold

Can you put gold razors in one of those ultrasonic jewelery cleaners?
by Dixieman
Tue May 06, 2014 8:40 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Merkur gold 37G slant
Replies: 6
Views: 2577

Merkur gold 37G slant

I really, really, really want one of these. Love my 37C and 39C but would love to have a gold-plated one. I know they have been out of production for several years and Merkur says they won't make them any more, but any ideas on where I might obtain one? Tried eBay and Google searches to no avail. Is...
by Dixieman
Tue May 06, 2014 8:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: Angelo's in Scottsdale AZ
Replies: 4
Views: 2232

Re: Angelo's in Scottsdale AZ

Yup, genuine cutthroat!
by Dixieman
Tue Apr 15, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Angelo's in Scottsdale AZ
Replies: 4
Views: 2232

Angelo's in Scottsdale AZ

Happened to find this shop in a large shopping center. Very good shave with all fine traditions (hot towel, hot lather, cutthroat razor, etc.). Low key and relaxed, barbers very personable but don't talk your ear off unless you want them to. http://www.yelp.com/biz/angelos-hair-styling-for-men-scott...
by Dixieman
Fri Apr 04, 2014 7:11 am
Forum: General
Topic: Barbershops in Sicily
Replies: 18
Views: 4160

Re: Barbershops in Sicily

*Sigh*. Sorry to report it was very disappointing. No hot towel, barber used something that looked like a cutthroat but actually just held a double-edged blade, start to finish in less than ten minutes and this was supposed to be the best barber in town (Ortygia). I've given myself better shaves mos...
by Dixieman
Wed Mar 12, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: General
Topic: Joris Plisson razors, brushes, etc.
Replies: 12
Views: 3227

Re: Joris Plisson razors, brushes, etc.

Just received gold plated thuja wood Joris and it is great! Total cost Euros 103 for razor and 25 for shipment, total Euros 128 which is $178.00 US. Fendrihan is out of stock on this particular item but their other Joris razors are in the $150-$180 range with free shipment so I think it is comparabl...
by Dixieman
Sat Mar 08, 2014 6:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Joris Plisson razors, brushes, etc.
Replies: 12
Views: 3227

Re: Joris Plisson razors, brushes, etc.

by JRTASTER » Fri Mar 07, 2014 4:01 pm Just checked the website.. not bad. Noted that prices are quoted in euros and can't find US $ and/or less-VAT prices. Did I miss something??? If you put an item in your shopping cart on their site it will automatically subtract the VAT but you have to convert U...
by Dixieman
Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:27 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Joris Plisson razors, brushes, etc.
Replies: 12
Views: 3227

Re: Joris Plisson razors, brushes, etc.

They must have new management or something because I have sent them two contact messages from their site in the last few days and gotten helpful replies within 24 hours each time. Package has been shipped -- eagerly awaiting its arrival!
by Dixieman
Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Joris Plisson razors, brushes, etc.
Replies: 12
Views: 3227

Joris Plisson razors, brushes, etc.

Evidently you can now buy these directly from the company in France. http://blaireauxplisson.com/en/. I don't think this was possible before. Just bought a razor I had been waiting for Fendrihan to restock and the total cost including shipping to US was about $174 compared to $160-ish from Fendrihan...
by Dixieman
Sat Feb 22, 2014 6:59 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Joris
Replies: 3
Views: 1244

Re: Joris

Feather blade. It's the only kind I use. I have heard the same thing about fattip. The head on the Joris really bends the blade more than most other razors into a deep U so the angles of the edges take a little getting used to.