So, here goes another tour pass around that has been given the green light by the B&B Mods team (just to make sure everything is on the level) and I thank them once again for allowing this to run and take its course. Much appreciated Gents. Special thanks to @Toothpick for his courteous and prompt replies...
I would also like to take a quick moment to thank the sponsor of this tour pass around, Augustin from @Atelier DURDAN for making this possible and allowing us the opportunity to try a truly wonderfully crafted razor for our enjoyment. I/We greatly appreciate the generosity and kindness extended to us by this artisan producer in experiencing one of his exquisite creations.
I anticipate in starting this pass-around within a week so, to those who have never tried and would be interested in taking the La Faulx Artist Club style SE for a test shave run, please read on….
General Requirements for Participation
Active B&B members in "good standing" are welcome to send me a PM (optional) regarding participating in the tour pass-around. I would suggest active and good standing infers you have been around B&B for at least a few months (3months and at least 50-75 posts) and are actively participating in the community. If you are active on other shaving forums and are new to B&B, I will take that into consideration. And if you do not qualify today but have interest, you may become eligible as the tour unfolds..... so please feel free to send me a PM and I can add you to the "reserve" list.
Following are the rules which are simply intended to keep the tour fair, fun, and safe.
1. Please limit your time with the gear to 7 days. This should be enough time for some quality shaves and impressions. There will be exceptions, and if you know ahead of time your schedule will be limited (e.g., vacation, job constraints, travel) please let me know so we can adjust the order and keep the momentum going.
2. The package will contain a La Faulx SE Razor and I will include two blade cartridge packs, a Schick Proline & Feather Professional blades. You're more than welcome to use your own of course. The blade package should allow for at least 20 participants to try the razor assuming those participants have no AC blades on hand. If we have more participants than the supplied blades will accommodate, I will send additional blades onto the road when we reach that point.
3. I am shipping the razor clean and sterilized. Please do the same before handing it off to the next member/participant. Soap/warm water, Isopropy, Barbecide and Scrubby Bubbles are fine. No harsh chemicals that contain ammonia or bleach. Also no hard brushes of any kind as not to scratch up the finish. The manufacturer is aware that it will be impossible to keep it at an impeccable state due to wear, tear and use while one shaves, just be mindful and take the best care possible while it is in your possession.
4. Carefully wrap and ship the package in the same box (unless damaged from shipping & handling then the user would need to replace with another small priority box) as the pass around will be using USPS Priority as the sole shipping provider. It will be shipping in a small Priority Mail flat rate box to maintain consistency and the best potential protection possible. The retail price of the razor is over $400US and there is an expectation that each participant insure the package for $400 in order to recoup most of the costs should something go awry. Total costs for Priority Mail & insurance will be in the range of $12.00-$18.00US per participant, depending on region from shipping which you might consider as the "cost of admission" for the tour. If you find the costs of shipping & insuring the item unreasonable or have no access to a US Mail facility in your area, please do not sign up for the pass around. Once you are done with your shaves and time with the razor, you must provide proof of tracking & insurance via a pm to me so that I may track the package during shipping. Also, it allows me to file a proper claim if the razor were to be damaged, lost in transit or just drops from the grid. This is a must and no other exceptions will be permitted!
5. Communicate. Please post in this thread when you receive the razor and when it ships. Upon receipt, please contact the next person on the list in order to have their shipping information on-hand when your time with the razor is over. Please PM me as needed or if you have any questions. It is never fun to track you down if you are in possession of the razor and have gone off the grid.
6. Post Reviews! Please share your impressions, good or bad, with your fellow B&B members. I am in no way affiliated with the vendor and am simply sharing so that members can try the razor and share their experience. And yes, we’d love to see your pics, Gents!!!
7. Have fun.
Just copy from here and paste it to your post with your screen name/tag.
La Faulx Pass Around List.
1. GlazedBoker
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
I would also like to take a quick moment to thank the sponsor of this tour pass around, Augustin from @Atelier DURDAN for making this possible and allowing us the opportunity to try a truly wonderfully crafted razor for our enjoyment. I/We greatly appreciate the generosity and kindness extended to us by this artisan producer in experiencing one of his exquisite creations.
I anticipate in starting this pass-around within a week so, to those who have never tried and would be interested in taking the La Faulx Artist Club style SE for a test shave run, please read on….
General Requirements for Participation
Active B&B members in "good standing" are welcome to send me a PM (optional) regarding participating in the tour pass-around. I would suggest active and good standing infers you have been around B&B for at least a few months (3months and at least 50-75 posts) and are actively participating in the community. If you are active on other shaving forums and are new to B&B, I will take that into consideration. And if you do not qualify today but have interest, you may become eligible as the tour unfolds..... so please feel free to send me a PM and I can add you to the "reserve" list.
Following are the rules which are simply intended to keep the tour fair, fun, and safe.
1. Please limit your time with the gear to 7 days. This should be enough time for some quality shaves and impressions. There will be exceptions, and if you know ahead of time your schedule will be limited (e.g., vacation, job constraints, travel) please let me know so we can adjust the order and keep the momentum going.
2. The package will contain a La Faulx SE Razor and I will include two blade cartridge packs, a Schick Proline & Feather Professional blades. You're more than welcome to use your own of course. The blade package should allow for at least 20 participants to try the razor assuming those participants have no AC blades on hand. If we have more participants than the supplied blades will accommodate, I will send additional blades onto the road when we reach that point.
3. I am shipping the razor clean and sterilized. Please do the same before handing it off to the next member/participant. Soap/warm water, Isopropy, Barbecide and Scrubby Bubbles are fine. No harsh chemicals that contain ammonia or bleach. Also no hard brushes of any kind as not to scratch up the finish. The manufacturer is aware that it will be impossible to keep it at an impeccable state due to wear, tear and use while one shaves, just be mindful and take the best care possible while it is in your possession.
4. Carefully wrap and ship the package in the same box (unless damaged from shipping & handling then the user would need to replace with another small priority box) as the pass around will be using USPS Priority as the sole shipping provider. It will be shipping in a small Priority Mail flat rate box to maintain consistency and the best potential protection possible. The retail price of the razor is over $400US and there is an expectation that each participant insure the package for $400 in order to recoup most of the costs should something go awry. Total costs for Priority Mail & insurance will be in the range of $12.00-$18.00US per participant, depending on region from shipping which you might consider as the "cost of admission" for the tour. If you find the costs of shipping & insuring the item unreasonable or have no access to a US Mail facility in your area, please do not sign up for the pass around. Once you are done with your shaves and time with the razor, you must provide proof of tracking & insurance via a pm to me so that I may track the package during shipping. Also, it allows me to file a proper claim if the razor were to be damaged, lost in transit or just drops from the grid. This is a must and no other exceptions will be permitted!
5. Communicate. Please post in this thread when you receive the razor and when it ships. Upon receipt, please contact the next person on the list in order to have their shipping information on-hand when your time with the razor is over. Please PM me as needed or if you have any questions. It is never fun to track you down if you are in possession of the razor and have gone off the grid.
6. Post Reviews! Please share your impressions, good or bad, with your fellow B&B members. I am in no way affiliated with the vendor and am simply sharing so that members can try the razor and share their experience. And yes, we’d love to see your pics, Gents!!!
7. Have fun.
Just copy from here and paste it to your post with your screen name/tag.
La Faulx Pass Around List.
1. GlazedBoker
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
