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Guys, I just purchased a new brush from this vendor. His name is Chris O'Grady, and he's located in Dublin Ireland. The selection of products is excellent across the board. The website is first class, and the prices are surprisingly reasonable, and that includes his shipping charges. I believe this ...

Let's hope so! Group photo has been posted.

Sounds good, guys. The fact that the two of you are happy with yours is one of the primary reasons I wanted one of my own. This is going to be a fun project.

There have been a lot of kind words of praise posted in the forums about this brush. So this week I purchased a Semogue 1305 from a superb vendor who happens to be located in Ireland. (Shaving.ie, if you're interested. The gentleman's name is Chris O'Grady, located in Dublin.) Anyway, I guess this m...

You guys have just got to read this whole thread, starting at the top. RobNoxious is a scream to read. I wish with all my heart and soul that all of those guys from four years ago would still come around and contribute in meaningful ways. Doug and Chris, and maybe another or two are still with us. T...

A Krona was the only DE I used for a lot of years. It finally wore out, but I've still got it, and it'll shave so long as I make sure the butterflies are closing properly before I tighten it up.

I'm also receiving a sample. I'm going to use it with a DE and a SR, which can be a bit unnerving, I suspect, considering the thought of the open blade against the bare skin. It'll be an interesting experience.

Friday

Taylor's Rose SC
Wade 1810 5/8
MadeRite Finest
Thayer's Rose WH

The odd inconsistency here, to me at least, is the fact that there seems to be no panic buying of the yellow and green 7 O'clocks, and the others. Is the Iridium the superstar that gets all the glory, and nobody cares about any of the other brands that come out of that factory? Just a detail that ca...

Thursday, can't recall if I already posted Thursday's, so here it is anyway

Taylor's Rose SC
3 Claveles Professional Horse brush
Bob's Bull Mastiff XL Deluxe
English Wilkinson Sword blade
Thayer's SuperHazel
Aqua Velva

I've always had the understanding that quinine is something bitter, and that is just what I've always thought. I wouldn't mind giving the Almond soap a try, just to find out what all the hoopla's about, but I'm not a buyer.

I have some coming my way, and will gladly try it out, and report back with my experiences.

Wednesday

Taylor Rose SC
Kent BK4
Bob's Bull Mastiff
Gillette Swede
COBigelow Witch Hazel Skin Tonic
Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Gil, thanks for the heads-up on this.

Oscar, try Connaught Shaving. Also, Bullgoose and Westcoast shaving, and Shoebox.

This kind of bad mojo makes my stomach hurt.

The article is here.

Also, ShoeboxShaving has this information posted on their Super Iridium web page.

Gillette evidently has a plan afoot to kill the DE good and dead. It is called the Gillette Guard, a single edge cartridge razor to be made in India.

THANKS! I WILL!

(I'm jealous, you know!) Enjoy your brush!

awww, come off it. all of this is becoming just sensationalism now depending on what you had for breakfast in the morning. i appreciate that you are excited about your new brush but imho threads like these (in block capitals no less) are best started after having given it a good 3 month test drive ...

Well stated, Mark. Couldn't agree more.