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How would you categorize the shave of a British Parat? Is it similar to a regular Super Speed or is it more aggressive?

Hi Paul:

That is a great deal! If I did not still have 115 blades I would order more.

BTW - So I have been using my NEW with a feather, and get some pretty awesome shaves. But I am still doing 3-4 passes plus touch up for BBS. So - thinking of this thread - I thought hey maybe I can get BBS with less passes with the feather in my red tip. WRONG. Bad idea. No nicks, so I think I have...

The only thing I found that worked was give away the MWF and instead use the numerous soaps out there that are less finicky to lather. Some guys seem to love it though. I hope it works for you. Clint Thanks Clint. I'll let you know how it turns out. I don't expect to receive it for several days as ...

seriously i really dont treat the wool fat differently than the other soaps i use and have used. i have hard water too. if anything is different at all with mwf, it might take a little more time to get it to the ultimate lather. but not much more marc I agree with Marc here and with with Wendell an...

rustyblade wrote:
Long story short: don't use too much water at first or it will foam (in the wrong way).

That sounds like sound advice. I'll take my time working the lather and add water slowly. Thanks

Tye wrote:Use Tabac.

-Tye

I do like Tabac...it will be my next soap purchase.

I just pulled the trigger and ordered some Mitchell's Wool Fat. What are some of the secrets to generating a good lather? I have heard it can be difficult with MWF and I want to reduce my learning curve as much as possible. If it matters, I typically bowl lather.

There is a C & E store fairly close to me. I can check to see if they have any Almond Oil Soap. If they do not have it, there is a C & E outlet in Palm Springs that I have been meaning to visit. It may be a month or so before I get out to Palm Springs.

Thanks for the warning about using feathers in the red tip. I think I'll start out with the Derbys. I agree with Ssilcox...just using the red tip is about as daring as I want to get.

ssilcox wrote:You will love it. Once you find the right blade (took me three different ones) you will really enjoy it.

What blade works best for you in your red tip? I have a stock of Derbys, 7 O'Clock Yellow and Feather blades.

I just picked up this B1 Red Tip from the Badger & Blade B/S/T forum.





I can hardly wait to try it out.

Thank you brothers & Dr. Moss. I must need to get my eyesight checked because I did not see the blue add image to post until you alerted me to it. I was trying to use the blue Img box at the top.

Yes...Connaughts. About $25.00 (including shipping) for 100 when I ordered about a week ago.

http://www.connaughtshaving.com/gillette7oclock.html

I recently posted an item in the selling and trading forum but could not figure out how to add an image. I ended up having to create an album and then posted a link to the album. There has to be a better way.

I do see postings with an image so I know it is possible. What is the trick?

You are very welcome. I just wanted to share the good deal with all fat lovers. Paul at Connaught ships very fast as well.

Connaught Shaving is selling Mitchell's Wool's Fat in the Ceramic Dish for only $31.40 shipped to the United States. Thought I would pass on the good news. http://www.connaughtshaving.com/mitchellsdish.html

Currency Exchange link http://www.xe.com/ucc/

I am selling 48 Gillette SharpEdge (Russia) Blades and an unused tube of C.O Bigelow (Proraso) shaving cream. The cream works great but I have another tube of the Bigelow and about a 3 year supply of other creams. I want to sell this as a lot to save on shipping & packaging. $19.00 shipped CONUS...

I received a sample of Tabac from Shaving Essentials several weeks ago and finally got around to trying it this morning. I'm sorry I waited so long because it is great! I love the lather (thick and slick) and the scent (once lathered) is pleasant. I'll be placing an order soon.

My aftershave milk sample arrived in the mail this afternoon and it smells great. I can hardly wait to use it tomorrow.

Thanks Paul!