Finally Happening - A Kent X4 To Be Ordered

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brothers wrote:Here are the specs on my Kents:
BK4 22 x 56
BK8 26 x 55
P12 31 x 63
I'm guessing the BK8 should be just about right for my preferences concerning Silvertip brushes. Thanks for taking the time to measure them.
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Decided on the black handle -- I just couldn't resist it's uniqueness above the typical ivory handle found on every other badger brush I own. It's shipping to the UK and will be there waiting for me when I arrive Friday -- so it'll get used there as I am not taking any other brush with me.

I picked up a couple of cakes of MWF while I was at it, as I had a discount coupon for my purchase as well --- this turned out to be the best value of shaving hardware I have spent money on for some time.

Woot!! :D
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Woot!! :D
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Ok, we can teach Wendell the secret handshake now.
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Well, even though it's not a white barrel handle I'm thinking this is going to be good.

Can't wait for the field report. Nothing better than a situation where there's no alternative and you have to make it work.

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I'll be matching it with DR Harris soap sticks in Lavender and Arlington. Also will grab some Palmolive classic cream which I'll pick up when I arrive ... .and possibly Palmolive stick. And whatever else I can happen to find in my roaming the North Yorkshire countryside. Stay tuned.
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Got it bookmarked.
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Inaugural shave. And a beauty it was indeed. Lather production was phenomenal even with the hard water here in Droylsden, UK.

Wonderful! Love it!
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Excellent, Wendell! I'm glad you're enjoying it.
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That's good Wendell, glad to hear it.
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We'd have been surprised if you'd said you didn't like it.
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I am starting to see what you all mean about you not wanting or needing any other brush .... but I am not about to give any up or away just yet .... or probably ever. :wink:
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Glad to read all is well in kent land wendell!!

Enjoy and use in good health.

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p.s. how is it with mwf????????????? :D :D :D
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fallingwickets wrote:Glad to read all is well in kent land wendell!!

Enjoy and use in good health.

clive

p.s. how is it with mwf????????????? :D :D :D
I don't have any fat with me that I can use at the moment. But I expect it will be brilliant.
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It's a natural combination Wendell, Kent shaving soap is made by MWF.
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Shave #2 and I have to say that I love this brush. Although I do admit it has a bit of a gamey scent. Not heavy at all and it is already starting to fade.
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It will pass Wendell, it will pass.
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Squire wrote:It will pass Wendell, it will pass.
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The BLK4 continues to impress me mightily. I am smitten. It performs flawlessly.
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Quite so, Wendell. Truly an all-rounder. Hope it brings you years of shaving satisfaction.
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