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Are the "Gordon" labels on those ivory-resin brushes removable or are they engraved? Their siren-song can be heard a long way away...

k

Yep, those are the new ones. I'm nearly out of my Silver Mountain Water in the old white-coated etch-a-sketch bottle design. I prefer the glass actually, a little less blingy and you can see how much of the stuff you're using at 90 cents a spritz.

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k

I'm not a huge Lovecraft fan but recently came across a few volumes of his criticism and correspondence, and the latter is genuinely interesting if you can get past the politics. Any of the library collections will have most of the worthwhile stories, I'd think. I just finished supervising a set of ...

Nice to see you back K. :D
On our first Canadian T2, Lee handled everything like a true gentleman. I have never been happier in making a purchase from a vendor than with this one from Lee. Granted, every time I do make purchases from Lee, the experience has always been outstanding, including ...

What a thread to return to! I'd be interested in a backup, depending on price, and thanks for setting this up, sir!

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k

And how does that translate into "superior shaver", Charlie? That claim has been made numerous times and has not been explained in any credible way.

Well, here's stab at explaining it by another member:

I finally landed a '58 TV, and as I was cleaning it up this afternoon, I noticed it has a ...

Tallow, anyone?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/apr/21/wildlife

Seems to confirm what several forum members have observed concerning the stated versus actual benefits of a global move towards "veggie" or "cruelty-free" soapmaking. I note that Greenpeace have not yet staged a ...

Legend has it that this particular model is not fun to shave with. The adjustment dial can be moved with your hand while in the act of shaving. But, for that price one would probably not shave with the darn thing but keep it on a shelf to look at and wonder why the hell you forked out that kind of ...

Has anyone used both the #58 and #66 Coronation models? I would imagine the shave would be similar.
Thanks,
Clint

The #66 is slightly more aggressive than the #58 I think. I prefer the 58. One razor that might work well for you is the regular (or "slim") Rocket or Aristo Jr. These combine ...

An FYI for the eBay set. I thought this was an interesting piece, if somewhat discouraging for those looking for classic razors to, erm, actually shave with. And I love the bit about picking up mint Toggles for $10 at flea markets. Still, here it is, and apologies if it's been posted before.

http ...

Very kind of you to go to this trouble again, P. I think a blonde/bulb is a stunning brush and I'd interested in one of those.

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k

I've always wanted to try the stuff and I'm not getting any younger so if you have tub or so AND it's good and dense AND you don't mind shipping to Canada then shoot me a PM. Please.

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k

fisherc wrote:I'd go for the Rooney faux horn too if Lee Sabini/Jim @ Vintage/Robert @ TGS is listening.

Chris

That would be a stunning brush indeed -- any Photoshop experts wanna try a mockup ot the HornEmillion?

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k

Wow -- I started this thread as a shot in the dark, pure speculation, but clearly a nerve has been touched here. Emillion in Heritage in genuine horn? Dream a little dream...

k

Nitrox wrote:

a-cut-above wrote: You mean Jim, right?

No, Lee Sabini, who is the owner of Rooney. I'm sure if we got enough demand for one, he could produce them and then Jim can sell them to us.

Where do we start the petition?

k

VintageBlades wrote:Where do you come uo with this stuff? Is there a tap on my phone?

And if there WERE such a tap...???

Yes; an Emillion in genuine horn. That's a brush a fellow might grow happily old with...

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k

Likely? Possible? Unfounded rumours? I'm thinking just how pretty such a combo might be...

k

Looking at the classicshaving.com web site, I see there are two Taylor's No. 74 listed: Traditional and Victorian Lime.

The descriptions given:

No.74 Original
A floral cologne fragrance with top notes of orange, bergamot and lemon with a background of lilac, jasmine, rose and sweet musk.

No.74 ...

Rich53 wrote: And the current stock of Emillions are gone! Too late for you fence sitters.

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What??? No -- I've changed my mind!!! Emillion... Stellllaaaaaemillion...

k

I have one left, NIB. I think an Emillion would look just perfect in its place...

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k