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From the archives:

http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=47490

http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28258

I like Astra SP's. The best price I've found here:

http://shop.bestshave.net/

Second shave today strengthened my initial impressions. The cooling effect is definitely there, not very strong but noticeable. It does not bother me, though, and the cream performs well enough. Scent is the odd factor here, reminds me of Vulfix sandalwood cream with a little something added to it, ...

First shave with this product today and I did notice a slight cooling effect during the shave. With the cold water splash after the shave it became even more evident. I also thought I could detect maybe a little euclyptus in the scent mixed with what I suppose could be sandalwood. This is strange - ...

You really ought to try one of the Italian soft soaps. Most of them are tallow based, I think. Valobra soft soap is pretty darn good, too, even though it's non-tallow.

DreadPirate wrote:... For example, Astra blades are about 18 cents each.

You can get them for 8 cents a blade from bestshave.net (good, reliable vendor in my experience)

You're welcome! I don't understand Spanish, either, just stumbled upon that post while searching for more info on my latest acquisition.

Don't know if this helps, but someone on a spanish shaving forum has taken apart a #58.

http://www.foroafeitado.com/foro/bricoa ... 58-a-5609/

Found this:

http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=45385

Oddly enough, my latest purchase for the Chinese injector blades was from the ebay store of Chichester Pharmacy in Macon, GA.

A lost art? Not entirely, it seems. This is the Waldorf Barbershop in Dublin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj6iM9w_ ... re=related

Glad you're back. Looking forward to your knowledgeable posts.

Take care

.... Absolutely great brush, and while I am working on getting a shorter-lofted one, I'll not be letting go of this one.


That's been my approach ever since I begun with this hobby.

This blade is also one of my favorites. Works great in the Gillette vintage razors, for me. Ed I've been on a vintage Gillette spin most of this year myself. I finally managed to get my hands on an English tech, a couple of HD rockets (one all nickel plated, one with an aluminum handle) and a flair...

Musgo Real is the only balm I use these days, and I've tried many. Great scent, too.

Squire wrote:Very good idea, hope to see more limited runs.

+ 1. A perfect excuse for me to buy another brush. Absolutely no regrets.

What decadence! If ever I was foolish enough to order one of these, I'd be too embarrassed to admit to it. Soo... I better shut up right now. Go wash your mouth with water and soap... :evil: Right you are... Think I'll use my Penhaligon's EF shaving soap for that (tallow based, of course) :lol: OK,...

What decadence! If ever I was foolish enough to order one of these, I'd be too embarrassed to admit to it. Soo... I better shut up right now.

Gordon, yeah, I know, a matter of time (and money). I've got the bug, although I still consider myself 'fairly healthy'.