Yes, I intend to try the full range eventually!
How International is Your Shave Den?
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Yes, I intend to try the full range eventually!
Lets see:
Austria, Canada, China, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Vietnam, West Indies, and the USA.
Austria, Canada, China, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Korea, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Scotland, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, Vietnam, West Indies, and the USA.
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UK, USA, Turkey, Sweden, Israel, Norway, Germany, Italy,
USA
UK
Germany
Russia
Turkey
UK
Germany
Russia
Turkey
Cool question!
USA, Italy, Germany, India, South Africa, Turkey, UK, Japan, Russia.
USA, Italy, Germany, India, South Africa, Turkey, UK, Japan, Russia.
America
England
Austria
Germany
Italy
Turkey
France
Portugal
probably others, but that short list is from the top of my head....
England
Austria
Germany
Italy
Turkey
France
Portugal
probably others, but that short list is from the top of my head....
My stuff travelled more than I did;
-the Netherlands
-Germany (incl. former GDR)
-France
-UK
-Italy
-Czech Republic
-Turkey
-Russia
-Egypt
-Israel
-Australia
-USA
-Pakistan
-India
-Bangladesh
-China
-S-Korea
-Japan
Guess this is it. I see there is nothing from South America there. Hm.
-the Netherlands
-Germany (incl. former GDR)
-France
-UK
-Italy
-Czech Republic
-Turkey
-Russia
-Egypt
-Israel
-Australia
-USA
-Pakistan
-India
-Bangladesh
-China
-S-Korea
-Japan
Guess this is it. I see there is nothing from South America there. Hm.
My razor and creams are from the USA, my brush and aftershave are from Germany, and my blades are from Russia.
My small but rapidly increasing collection includes :
UK
US
Japan
India
Italy
German
Given time it will be far more widespread
UK
US
Japan
India
Italy
German
Given time it will be far more widespread
It's not common seeing Portugal mentioned so often 
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I currently have a rotation that's mostly from Portugal or Spain, with the exception of the razor and blades.
Counting stuff I tried so far:
Turkey, Japan, Russia, Pakistan, Germany, Israel, Italy, Greece, USA.
But I am looking to expand...
.I currently have a rotation that's mostly from Portugal or Spain, with the exception of the razor and blades.
Counting stuff I tried so far:
Turkey, Japan, Russia, Pakistan, Germany, Israel, Italy, Greece, USA.
But I am looking to expand...
Razors
- England - Rolls
- Germany - Merkur, Hoffritz
- Austria - Vintage unnamed travel razor
- United States - Various vintage Gillettes
- Canada - Vintage Gillette
- Japan - Feather Portable
- Japan - Kai, Feather
- Egypt - Shark
- Israel - RP
- Turkey - Derby
- Russia - Super Iridium
- United Kingdom - Truefitt & Hill, TOBS, men-ü
- Italy - Proraso, COB
- Sweden - Vintage kanøn soap
- United States - KMF, AOS(?), VDH
- Germany - Tabac
- Germany - Dovo travel silvertip
- China - FS silvertip
- United States - Jack Black synthetic
- United Kingdom (?) - AOS
- Sweden - Vintage kanøn brush (it came as a set with the soap)
Parker 89R ---> India
La Toja Shave Cream ---> Spain
Deliplus Badger Blade ---> Spain
Myrsol pre-shave emulsion ---> Spain
Floïd's AS ---> Spain
Some chinese restaurant bowl ---> Does it count as China?
Clubman Talc ---> USA
Plus:
Clubman Hair gel ---> USA
Krew Comb ---> USA
Black & White pomade ---> UK
Not that international, now that I look at it...
La Toja Shave Cream ---> Spain
Deliplus Badger Blade ---> Spain
Myrsol pre-shave emulsion ---> Spain
Floïd's AS ---> Spain
Some chinese restaurant bowl ---> Does it count as China?
Clubman Talc ---> USA
Plus:
Clubman Hair gel ---> USA
Krew Comb ---> USA
Black & White pomade ---> UK
Not that international, now that I look at it...
Razors
- India
- Egypt
- USA
- USA
- UK
- USA
- India
- USA
- India
- Egypt
- Russia
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Israel
- Thailand
- Korea
- Japan
- Germany
- Turkey
- and wherever Bluebirds are from
Nice question, and a great excuse to review the den again - time to do the beancounting.
I think US, UK, Japan and Germany win in the hardware department, and the Mediterranean countries in the software department.
Modern safety razors: Germany
* Muhle R106
* Muhle R41
* Muhle R89
* Muhle R101
Vintage safety razors: US, UK, Canada
* Gillette Tech (Fat Handle, Made in England)
* Gillette Tech (Ball End, Made in England)
* Gillette Tech (Sportsman, Made in England, 1963)
* Gillette Flare Tip Rocket (Made in England)
* Gillette Flare Tip Rocket
* Gillette Fat Boy Adjustable Razor E-4 1959
* Gillette Fat Boy Adjustable Razor E-2
* Gillette Slim Adjustable
* Gillette New (Bar Handle, open comb) 1930's
* Gillette X4 Superspeed
* Gillette Superspeed (no date code)
* Gillette 1946 Milord
* Gillette Sheraton 1937
Safety razor blades: Japan, Turkey
* Derby Extra
* Feather Yellow
* Feather Black
* Kai
* Shogun
Straight razor: US
* Blue Steel Razor Co., New York
Shave brushes: Germany, The Netherlands, UK, Portugal
* Muhle - Custom (silver tip, olivewood handle)
* Muhle - 41 P 27 (pure bristle, faux ivory handle)
* Muhle - 39 K 256 (synthetic fibre, high-grade resin ivory handle)
* Vero - Boar Brush
* Semogue - 1305
* Semogue - 620
* Semogue - Excelsior Boar Limited Edition 2009
* Semogue - 1438**
* Custom 'Works of Aart' - Chubby w/ The Golden Nib Finest Badger extra density (22mm)
* Custom 'Works of Aart' - Semogue style w/ The Golden Nib Finest Badger extra density (22mm)
* Custom 'Works of Aart' - Classic Chubby w/ The Golden Nib black English Badger (22mm)
* Custom 'Works of Aart' - Big Muhle style brush w/ The Golden Nib Pure Badger (22mm)
* Custom 'Works of Aart' - Persian Muhle w/ The Golden Nib Silvertip Badger (22mm)
* Simpsons - Wee Scot
* Simpsons - Custom B&B Eagle 3
* Original Simpsons - Duke 3
* Original Simpsons - '46' Berkeley
* New Forest - 2201 Two Band
* New Forest - 2211 Silvertip
Shave soap: UK, US
* Geo. F. Trumper - Limes Shaving Soap in A Bowl
* Kent MWF
* Mama Bear - Rosemary and Mint
* Mama Bear - Dragons Blood
* Mama Bear - Turkish Bazaar
* Mama Bear - Hinoki Wood
* Mama Bear - Tuscan Memories
* Mama Bear - Ye Olde Barbershoppe
* Mama Bear - Oak Leaves and Acorns
* Mama Bear - Winter Grapefruit (milled into a custom engraved Gentlemen's Best wooden bowl)
* Mama Bear - Woodland Pear
* Mama Bear - Tangerine and Tulip
* Mama Bear - British Leather Shave Soap (in a wooden bowl)
* Mama Bear - Roses
* Mama Bear - Chypre Rose
* Mama Bear - Mountain Water
* Mama Bear - Caribbean
* Prairie Creations - Almond
* Prairie Creations - Lavender
* Prairie Creations - Tea Tree
* Prairie Creations - Watercress and Aloe
* Prairie Creations - Tranquility
* Prairie Creations - Roses
* Prairie Creations - Alpine Snowdrift
* Prairie Creations - Lemon grass and Sage
* Prairie Creations - Cool Citrus Basil
* Prairie Creations - Old Spice
* Prairie Creations - Dragon's Blood
* Nana June - Coconut
* Nana June - Moroccan Mint
* Charismata - Barber Shoppe
* Charismata - Mint Eucalyptus
* Charismata - Sweet Orange Bay Rum
* Portland General - Whiskey old-fashioned wet shave soap in a jar
* The Gentlemen's Quarter - Highlander
* The Gentlemen's Quarter - Savon de Campagne
* The Gentlemen's Quarter - Provence Lavender
* Queen Charlotte Soaps - Lavender
* Queen Charlotte Soaps - Ceadrwood Lemongrass
Shaving cream: Germany, Italy, UK, The Netherlands, Portugal, US
* Muhle Buckthorne
* Proraso
* Palmolive
* Tabac
* Veleiro
* Van De Vergulde Hand
* Neutrogena
* O Melhor
* Musgo Real
Aftershaves; UK, Germany, US, Spain
* Nivea Balsam / Soothing Balm
* Tabac
* Mama Bear - Limited Edition Ponderosa Pine Winter Aftershave
* Mama Bear - Winter Aftershave Fleur de Soul
* Mama Bear - Summer Aftershave Sandalwood
* Floid (Spanish edition)
* Aqua Velva Classic Ice blue
* Prairie Creations - Sandalwood & Teak
* Prairie Creations - Golden Cool Citrus Basil
* Portland General - Whiskey natural aftershave splash with sea minerals
Colognes: France, US, UK, Germany
* Fredric Malle - Noir Epices
* Fredric Malle - Dans Tes Bras
* Fredric Malle - Une Rose *
* Paco Rabanne - Pour Homme
* Murray & Lanman Florida Water
* Paul Smith for Men
* Penhaligon's - English Fern
* Pitralon - Classic
Bay Rum: US
* Ogallala Bay Rum - Special Reserve Double Strength
* Ogallala Bay Rum - Limes & Peppercorn
* Ogallala Bay Rum - Sandalwood
* Pinaud Clubman - Virgin Island Bay Rum
Stones: Japan
* Naniwa 1000
* Naniwa 5000
I think US, UK, Japan and Germany win in the hardware department, and the Mediterranean countries in the software department.
Modern safety razors: Germany
* Muhle R106
* Muhle R41
* Muhle R89
* Muhle R101
Vintage safety razors: US, UK, Canada
* Gillette Tech (Fat Handle, Made in England)
* Gillette Tech (Ball End, Made in England)
* Gillette Tech (Sportsman, Made in England, 1963)
* Gillette Flare Tip Rocket (Made in England)
* Gillette Flare Tip Rocket
* Gillette Fat Boy Adjustable Razor E-4 1959
* Gillette Fat Boy Adjustable Razor E-2
* Gillette Slim Adjustable
* Gillette New (Bar Handle, open comb) 1930's
* Gillette X4 Superspeed
* Gillette Superspeed (no date code)
* Gillette 1946 Milord
* Gillette Sheraton 1937
Safety razor blades: Japan, Turkey
* Derby Extra
* Feather Yellow
* Feather Black
* Kai
* Shogun
Straight razor: US
* Blue Steel Razor Co., New York
Shave brushes: Germany, The Netherlands, UK, Portugal
* Muhle - Custom (silver tip, olivewood handle)
* Muhle - 41 P 27 (pure bristle, faux ivory handle)
* Muhle - 39 K 256 (synthetic fibre, high-grade resin ivory handle)
* Vero - Boar Brush
* Semogue - 1305
* Semogue - 620
* Semogue - Excelsior Boar Limited Edition 2009
* Semogue - 1438**
* Custom 'Works of Aart' - Chubby w/ The Golden Nib Finest Badger extra density (22mm)
* Custom 'Works of Aart' - Semogue style w/ The Golden Nib Finest Badger extra density (22mm)
* Custom 'Works of Aart' - Classic Chubby w/ The Golden Nib black English Badger (22mm)
* Custom 'Works of Aart' - Big Muhle style brush w/ The Golden Nib Pure Badger (22mm)
* Custom 'Works of Aart' - Persian Muhle w/ The Golden Nib Silvertip Badger (22mm)
* Simpsons - Wee Scot
* Simpsons - Custom B&B Eagle 3
* Original Simpsons - Duke 3
* Original Simpsons - '46' Berkeley
* New Forest - 2201 Two Band
* New Forest - 2211 Silvertip
Shave soap: UK, US
* Geo. F. Trumper - Limes Shaving Soap in A Bowl
* Kent MWF
* Mama Bear - Rosemary and Mint
* Mama Bear - Dragons Blood
* Mama Bear - Turkish Bazaar
* Mama Bear - Hinoki Wood
* Mama Bear - Tuscan Memories
* Mama Bear - Ye Olde Barbershoppe
* Mama Bear - Oak Leaves and Acorns
* Mama Bear - Winter Grapefruit (milled into a custom engraved Gentlemen's Best wooden bowl)
* Mama Bear - Woodland Pear
* Mama Bear - Tangerine and Tulip
* Mama Bear - British Leather Shave Soap (in a wooden bowl)
* Mama Bear - Roses
* Mama Bear - Chypre Rose
* Mama Bear - Mountain Water
* Mama Bear - Caribbean
* Prairie Creations - Almond
* Prairie Creations - Lavender
* Prairie Creations - Tea Tree
* Prairie Creations - Watercress and Aloe
* Prairie Creations - Tranquility
* Prairie Creations - Roses
* Prairie Creations - Alpine Snowdrift
* Prairie Creations - Lemon grass and Sage
* Prairie Creations - Cool Citrus Basil
* Prairie Creations - Old Spice
* Prairie Creations - Dragon's Blood
* Nana June - Coconut
* Nana June - Moroccan Mint
* Charismata - Barber Shoppe
* Charismata - Mint Eucalyptus
* Charismata - Sweet Orange Bay Rum
* Portland General - Whiskey old-fashioned wet shave soap in a jar
* The Gentlemen's Quarter - Highlander
* The Gentlemen's Quarter - Savon de Campagne
* The Gentlemen's Quarter - Provence Lavender
* Queen Charlotte Soaps - Lavender
* Queen Charlotte Soaps - Ceadrwood Lemongrass
Shaving cream: Germany, Italy, UK, The Netherlands, Portugal, US
* Muhle Buckthorne
* Proraso
* Palmolive
* Tabac
* Veleiro
* Van De Vergulde Hand
* Neutrogena
* O Melhor
* Musgo Real
Aftershaves; UK, Germany, US, Spain
* Nivea Balsam / Soothing Balm
* Tabac
* Mama Bear - Limited Edition Ponderosa Pine Winter Aftershave
* Mama Bear - Winter Aftershave Fleur de Soul
* Mama Bear - Summer Aftershave Sandalwood
* Floid (Spanish edition)
* Aqua Velva Classic Ice blue
* Prairie Creations - Sandalwood & Teak
* Prairie Creations - Golden Cool Citrus Basil
* Portland General - Whiskey natural aftershave splash with sea minerals
Colognes: France, US, UK, Germany
* Fredric Malle - Noir Epices
* Fredric Malle - Dans Tes Bras
* Fredric Malle - Une Rose *
* Paco Rabanne - Pour Homme
* Murray & Lanman Florida Water
* Paul Smith for Men
* Penhaligon's - English Fern
* Pitralon - Classic
Bay Rum: US
* Ogallala Bay Rum - Special Reserve Double Strength
* Ogallala Bay Rum - Limes & Peppercorn
* Ogallala Bay Rum - Sandalwood
* Pinaud Clubman - Virgin Island Bay Rum
Stones: Japan
* Naniwa 1000
* Naniwa 5000
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I haven't been at it very long... but so far I have products from:
Germany, Italy, US, Portugal, Japan, Israel... and I think that's it.
Germany, Italy, US, Portugal, Japan, Israel... and I think that's it.
Germany - Muhle R89, Merkur Blades, Solingen Straight, Wilkinson Sword Brush & Blades, Old Spice.
UK - Gillette Superspeed, Ever Ready Razor, Edwin Jagger DE86, CRS Brush, CRS Essential Lime Cream, TOBS Rose Cream, Erasmic Soap, Boots Cream, Real Shave Co. Cream, Boots Freshwood Balm, Boots Witch Hazel, Edwin Jagger Brush, Simple Balm, Nuage Men Oil, Palmolive Cream, Lacura Calm Aftershave, Lacura Moisturiser.
China - Body Shop Brush.
Turkey - Derby Blades, Wrights Coal Tar Soap.
South Korea - Dorco Blades.
Italy - Proraso.
UK - Gillette Superspeed, Ever Ready Razor, Edwin Jagger DE86, CRS Brush, CRS Essential Lime Cream, TOBS Rose Cream, Erasmic Soap, Boots Cream, Real Shave Co. Cream, Boots Freshwood Balm, Boots Witch Hazel, Edwin Jagger Brush, Simple Balm, Nuage Men Oil, Palmolive Cream, Lacura Calm Aftershave, Lacura Moisturiser.
China - Body Shop Brush.
Turkey - Derby Blades, Wrights Coal Tar Soap.
South Korea - Dorco Blades.
Italy - Proraso.
Straight Razors
Germany - Dovo Best
USA - Cranford
Strop
USA - SRD Latigo/Cotton
Safety Razors
England - Edwin Jagger Chatsworth
Germany - Muhle R106, Merkur 15c, 33c, 34c/HD, Futur
USA - Gillette Tech
Poland - Lux
Japan - Feather Portable
Soaps
United Kingdom - C&E SAO, Vintage Blades Brand, D.R. Harris
Italy - Cella
United States - Mama Bears Dragon's Blood and Mysore Sandalwood
Germany - EJ Aloe Vera
Austria - Muhle/Haslinger Ocean Refresh/Seaweed
France - Lothantique
Creams
India - Old Spice Musk and Original
Germany - Muhle Sandalwood and Sea Buckthorn
Boar Brushes
Italy - Omega 30005
Portugal - Semogue Ower's Club
Badger Brushes
Germany - Muhle Silvertip, Shavemac Silvertip
China - New Forest 2201 Superior (Best two-band)
England- Rooney Super, Edwin Jagger Super and Pure
Germany - Dovo Best
USA - Cranford
Strop
USA - SRD Latigo/Cotton
Safety Razors
England - Edwin Jagger Chatsworth
Germany - Muhle R106, Merkur 15c, 33c, 34c/HD, Futur
USA - Gillette Tech
Poland - Lux
Japan - Feather Portable
Soaps
United Kingdom - C&E SAO, Vintage Blades Brand, D.R. Harris
Italy - Cella
United States - Mama Bears Dragon's Blood and Mysore Sandalwood
Germany - EJ Aloe Vera
Austria - Muhle/Haslinger Ocean Refresh/Seaweed
France - Lothantique
Creams
India - Old Spice Musk and Original
Germany - Muhle Sandalwood and Sea Buckthorn
Boar Brushes
Italy - Omega 30005
Portugal - Semogue Ower's Club
Badger Brushes
Germany - Muhle Silvertip, Shavemac Silvertip
China - New Forest 2201 Superior (Best two-band)
England- Rooney Super, Edwin Jagger Super and Pure
I love this post! It is a great idea! Now every time I shave I think to myself how many countries are represented in the products I have used. I'm half tempted to set up a little shaving U.N. with flags from each represented country adorning my shave den...ok maybe not, but that would be cool.
It is interesting to see the spread in product use. Most of my national variety comes in through blades. My hardware and software mostly comprise U.S.A., England, and Germany...
Here is my list:
U.S.A.: Vintage Gillette razors, VDH brush and soap, Col Conk, Williams, Mama Bears, Kiss My Face, Aqua Velva, SCS
England: Edwin Jagger brush and creams, Kent soap, Coates cream, Real Shave co. cream, Wilkinson Sword blades
Germany: Merkur 34c, Muhle R41, Speick soap and cream, Nivea balm, Merkur blades
Italy: Proraso cream, Cella
France: L'Occitane
India: Parker brush
Japan: Feather blades
Israel: Personna and Crystal blades
Turkey: Derby blades
Russia: Astra blades
Pakistan: Treet blades
Egypt: Shark blades
Korea: Dorco blades
It is interesting to see the spread in product use. Most of my national variety comes in through blades. My hardware and software mostly comprise U.S.A., England, and Germany...
Here is my list:
U.S.A.: Vintage Gillette razors, VDH brush and soap, Col Conk, Williams, Mama Bears, Kiss My Face, Aqua Velva, SCS
England: Edwin Jagger brush and creams, Kent soap, Coates cream, Real Shave co. cream, Wilkinson Sword blades
Germany: Merkur 34c, Muhle R41, Speick soap and cream, Nivea balm, Merkur blades
Italy: Proraso cream, Cella
France: L'Occitane
India: Parker brush
Japan: Feather blades
Israel: Personna and Crystal blades
Turkey: Derby blades
Russia: Astra blades
Pakistan: Treet blades
Egypt: Shark blades
Korea: Dorco blades
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