B&B's Artisan Island

[Marco]

My dear friends, as most of you can easily remember, the famous "Desert Island" has already appeared several times here on B&B. This time, however, I'd like to introduce a novelty and make a slight variation of the popular "one choice only". In particular, I'd like to create a B&B Artisan Island or, in other words, a Desert Island where only artisan products are allowed. The reason? It's simple: I want to give luster to original hand-crafted items, entirely made by experienced Masters, often in small runs and always using the finest materials/ingredients available on the market. Also, I think this is a nice and funny way to thank all the great Artisans who daily put all their love, commitment and passion in their authentic, stunning creations. Here is my B&B's Artisan Island:

Brush: Simpson Chubby 1 Super three band

Soap: RazoRock King of the Castle Essential Oil of Lime

Razor: Wacker 6/8 Old Sheffield

Hone: Ardennes Coticule

Strop: Tony Miller 3" Old No.2 Premium Steerhide/Genuine Linen

Aftershave: Captain's Choice Bay Rum

Now it's your turn. What's your B&B's Artisan Island? As always, only one product per category allowed.

 

[Niles]

Excellent idea, Marco! Razorock and Captain's Choice were first to come to my mind as well.

 

[evnpar]

Marco, my favorites have to be:

Brush: Rodney Neep Snow Leopard super silvertip badger.

Soap: Boellis Panama 1924

Razor: Feather AS-D2 with a Feather blade

Aftershave: Boellis Panama 1924 ASB

 

[OkieStubble]

Your Sheffield is stunning Marco.

I don't have many artisan products, so I'll go with what I got.

Brush: Vintage Rex boar Germany
Razor: Dovo Bismarck 5/8
Soap: Sterling Pine
Aftershave: Bootlegger's BR Perfecto

 

[Koolhandluke]

Brush: M&F 2XL
Razor: Tradere 2nd gen OC
Soap: Le Père Lucien
AS: Captains Choice, Cat O' nine tails
Blades: Red IP

 

[egh128]

Just ordered the RazoRock Artisan Lime. I'm interested to see what combos land here.

 

[Jim]

Since its October I used some rare favorites, excuse this old photo .

 

[Ru4scuba?]

Since its October I used some rare favorites, excuse this old photo .

Good call Jim....have the SCS ASM and love it!

 

[Acmemfg]

Artisan?? Well-

1. Rudy Vey Custom Silvertip
2. Tony Miller 3" Steerhide w/cotton back (is the linen really all that much better??)
3. TOBS Sandalwood (if that counts as artisan, if not..) RazoRock Classic (or XXX if I had enough)
4. Hart Steel 7/8 Square Point
5. Captain's Choice Bay Rum

Disclaimer...T&H 1805, Cella, or any of a number of the TOBS products could just as easily fit into this matrix as well.

 

[Mr5x5]

soap - Mama Bear America since it will be a tropical Island
razor - Honed custom

That is all I've got.

 

[Marco]

Artisan?? Well-

1. Rudy Vey Custom Silvertip
2. Tony Miller 3" Steerhide w/cotton back (is the linen really all that much better??)
3. TOBS Sandalwood (if that counts as artisan, if not..) RazoRock Classic (or XXX if I had enough)
4. Hart Steel 7/8 Square Point
5. Captain's Choice Bay Rum

Disclaimer...T&H 1805, Cella, or any of a number of the TOBS products could just as easily fit into this matrix as well.

This is a truly magnificent Artisan set-up Sir! One day I'd love to get a Hart Steel razor, but in 6/8 blade size. As about Tony Miller I've tried both his cotton and his linen and to me the linen is a better choice, especially when stropping a Coti edge.