The Colonial Collection
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The Colonial Collection
From the private brush collection at Colonial Drug. Sadly, none of these brushes...mostly display items...are for sale. For reference, the second brush from the right on the top shelf is a Plisson #20 HMW. I do apologize for the picture quality, I had only an iPhone and no real camera.
Buzz
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Re: The Colonial Collection
No, I didn't handle it, but is is exactly the same as the one I bought for my son and as the brush I retired in 2005. My present brush is a #24 HMW in plexiglass. In a breathtaking act of maturity, my son has not taken his Plisson to college; he uses a Chubby 3 (Manchurian) in his dorm...where did he ever get such good taste in shave gear?rsp1202 wrote:Buzz, did you handle it? Is it similar to yours?
Buzz
Re: The Colonial Collection
Buzz, thanks for bringing in this amazing display. It took me a while to get the right perspective and proportion, to see just how enormous these fabulous brushes are. I finally was able to see the cardboard box that holds 1K of Cella sitting there, dwarfed by each and every one of these gorgeous giants. Wow.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: The Colonial Collection
Buzz are they using the display to showcase other brushes in stock?
Regards,
Squire
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Re: The Colonial Collection
Here is a quick shot of the lower part of the same cabinet, Squire.Squire wrote:Buzz are they using the display to showcase other brushes in stock?
In my last thread on Colonial I had some better pictures of many of these brushes. Cathie and P.J. are still setting up and I am sure they will be showing more in their densely packed space.
Buzz
Re: The Colonial Collection
Neat Buzz, thanks. I could really be tempted by that beehive on the lower shelf.
Regards,
Squire
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Re: The Colonial Collection
Well, Squire, if you call 617-864-2222, your temptation can be converted to nearly immediate gratification!Squire wrote:Neat Buzz, thanks. I could really be tempted by that beehive on the lower shelf.
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Re: The Colonial Collection
Squire, here's a blow-up of the beehive from an earlier photograph.
It would be a perfect smaller brush for someone who doesn't like his knots too tightly packed.
Buzz
It would be a perfect smaller brush for someone who doesn't like his knots too tightly packed.
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Re: The Colonial Collection
Well, by George, I'm glad to know that that's what I'm about these days!...yep!...'character building'!....Squire says so!....so there! THAT'S why I'm not buying any more brushes....it has NOTHING to do with poverty!....thank ye, Squire.
Regards,
Gordon
Regards,
Gordon
Re: The Colonial Collection
Brushes can sometimes lead to poverty.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
Re: The Colonial Collection
I've never gone broke buying shave gear. Sunglasses seem to be my Waterloo.*
*As described ad nauseam in The Gentleman's Parlor forum.
*As described ad nauseam in The Gentleman's Parlor forum.
Ron
Re: The Colonial Collection
Oh, what a noble mind is here o'erthrown!
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
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Re: The Colonial Collection
"Sanity is a madness put to good use."Squire wrote:Madness in great ones must not unwatch'd go.
George Santayana
.........so, you should get the brush.
Dave
"Sanity is a madness put to good use." - George Santayana (…like a wet shaver with an acquisition disorder.)
"Sanity is a madness put to good use." - George Santayana (…like a wet shaver with an acquisition disorder.)
Re: The Colonial Collection
I admire those who are successful, and want to emulate them.Squire wrote:Resisting temptation is character building.
Gary
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444