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The 3-1 is a great handle for me, right size and easy to hold. The 1-1 is also great but not quite as manageable as the 3-1.

a-cut-above wrote:It is not in the league of a Simspson Chubby, the Rooney Heritage brushes (Emillions, etc.), Shavemac D01's

I guess its a ymmv thing there. Having owned all of those, the 3-1 was as good or better than any of them for me, at less cost.

Great price for a great brush, good luck with the sale.

Hello All,

Looking for an old Gillette DE blade case (or 2) like they used to include in the 20s/30s with the NEW, President, etc. Please pm if you have one in nice shape you would like to sell.

Thanks!

Dave

Some evenings after a long day the DE is just easier but it takes the same 15 minutes that I use with the straight.

Hello All, The last clean out item for this year, an as new Balsa Hone on a maple base, including extra CrOx for annual recharge (unless you hone all the time one charge of CrOx will last for months) and a Thiers Issard hone paste stick for dressing up strops - only do this to strops specifically se...

Hello All, A recent clear out has the following items for sale and trade. Sale Items: Gillette Tech - $12 shipped (GONE) Muhle R89 in original box with Wilkinson Blades - $35 shipped (GONE) Balsa Hone with hard maple base, used once, comes with CrOx - $12 shipped Paypal preferred, US only please. Tr...

Hello All, -SOLD-

Folks just come by, pick up whatever that want, whole wheat flour, corn meal or grits and leave the money in his 'honor' box. Mr. Siple told me he's never been cheated. Warms the heart to know there are still places this works, nice. The go to knives on my shelf are Benchmades, also have an Ontario...

Taylor of Old Bond Street.
It was the first cream I ever used (older formulation) and I truly miss it.

I'd take Chris up on that offer for a razor, can't lose there!

Responses are in line with what I thought. It would be great to have a Vulfix on the shelf but the softness doesnt work for my preferences. I was wondering if they had added anything new to the Vulfix line up, besides the Simpson models, that might have more scrub.

Thanks for the replies.

Hello All, After several years of not having a Vulfix I am thinking of trying one again. Their quality was never a question (top notch) but I preferred the denseness and scrub of the smaller Rooney Supers. Is there a Vulfix out there that would come close to the feel of a Rooney 1-1 Super? My prefer...

Hello All, -DONE-

I gave one of these away and am now regretting it, simple as they may be, a great shaver. Looking for one in nice condition, nickel plated, no aluminum models please.



PM me if you have one!

Thank you.

jpq5 wrote:Had anyone used any of the regular Classic Shaving soaps?

Years ago. It was a functional soap but compared to the others (Tabac, MWF, DR Harris etc) I couldnt go back to it. Could be an entirely different soap these days.

desertbadger wrote:Not to knock Tabac, because it is a very good soap and I use it myself, but I've never had any of the problems mentiond with the "FAT". I guess I must be doing something wrong....

Same here, never a problem with either one, enjoy them both.

notthesharpest wrote:I think if you get compliments it's already too much. When people comment, even in a good way, then they're focusing on your cologne and not on you.

Agreed. Keeping it light is the best thing, especially in an office environment. No re app for me.

Better a smile than a frown, but Ive found the regular straight edges to work best from both a honing and shaving reference overall.

Another thumbs up for Bullgoose, the man has become a go to for various shaving items, great communication and prompt shipping.
Also had a recent transaction with Raffijian, prompt payment, good communication.
Wish the transactions at the office were as smooth as the ones here.

They may have kept the formula intact, maybe the plastic doesnt preserve it as well as glass. These older bottles just seem to have more 'bite' if that makes any sense.

EL Alamein wrote:A lot of folks feel that plastic changes the scent as well.

It did, imo. I bought a plastic bottle of AV for travel and used it a few weeks ago, milder than the glass bottle versions by quite a margin.