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Excellent! Which to use first?
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Excellent! Which to use first?
Had to post this up. Got an order in from Italian Barber. Ordered the 37 slant and a tub of P.160. Used Newbie in the notes for a free tech2. The quality on these razors is absolute top notch, handles are nice and heavy, and it is surprising how grippy the smooth tech handle feels. I can't find a blemish anywhere on either razor, and a tuck of derbys in with each.
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Couple more coins flew out of the pocket book. 
How does the razorock slant compare to the merkur barberpole slant?
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Quite nice, especially the freebie!
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Well worth the coins, Larry.
My first slant, so I can't compare the two. I've heard they are virtually identical as far as head design.
The youngest boy turns 15 in June and is already talking about the fact that this will be the birthday that he gets all of his shaving stuff. His brother received a wet shaving "starter pack" when he turned 15 so he's making the assumption he will as well. It's a correct assumption. Because he's excited, I have become excited as well and started buying equipment again because I began looking for stuff for him. Well his brother received a Merkur Progress, so he'll receive a Merkur Futur:
Got it for $60ish lightly used on eBay. He'll also receive this Virginia Sheng 26mm Finest Badger:
Also procuring more blades, soaps, creams, a bowl or mug, and probably a splash or 2 for him.
I also bought a few other things:
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and finally these little guys:
Not really even sure what those little "razorettes" are for but they are little razors and I won the auction. I also have a G-2 Fatboy arriving today that I probably paid too much for but that tends to happen to me. Hope all is well
Got it for $60ish lightly used on eBay. He'll also receive this Virginia Sheng 26mm Finest Badger:
Also procuring more blades, soaps, creams, a bowl or mug, and probably a splash or 2 for him.
I also bought a few other things:
and
and finally these little guys:
Not really even sure what those little "razorettes" are for but they are little razors and I won the auction. I also have a G-2 Fatboy arriving today that I probably paid too much for but that tends to happen to me. Hope all is well
My Hawaiian hardwood handle collection continues to grow.
Left is Toon (which is a red cedar originally from Australlia) and the other two darker ones are Sugi (which is a black pine originally from Japan).
Left is Toon (which is a red cedar originally from Australlia) and the other two darker ones are Sugi (which is a black pine originally from Japan).
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That's some "starter pack" for your son. Pretty nice items for yourself. Congrats.
Great day today... my first vintage "in the wild" find. Went looking around an antique store today and snatched up a Ball End Tech for $5 and a Straight for $15. Both in decent shape... Now to the Straight... does anyone know anything about it?? Started looking on the web.... 
Here are the Beauts:
Here are the Beauts:
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They are certainly fine looking handles. Congrats.
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Great day today... my first vintage "in the wild" find. Went looking around an antique store today and snatched up a Ball End Tech for $5 and a Straight for $15. Both in decent shape... Now to the Straight... does anyone know anything about it?? Started looking on the web....
Here are the Beauts:
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Great finds, JC!
Thanks Ron... the Tech is soaking in 90% alcohol right now.. that cleaned up real nice!!! Not a mark on it but some very minor chipping of the chrome on the handle. The straight... I have no clue what I'm looking at. I hope someone on the straight forum can help me. All solid though. Pretty stoked about both.
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Thanks Ron... the Tech is soaking in 90% alcohol right now.. that cleaned up real nice!!! Not a mark on it but some very minor chipping of the chrome on the handle. The straight... I have no clue what I'm looking at. I hope someone on the straight forum can help me. All solid though. Pretty stoked about both.
Stoked you should be, JC. I'm sure you'll like the Tech. All of mine shave well though they are mild.
Mild is good!! Since I prefer sharper blades anyway. Guess I'll give it an outing tomorrow
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Mild is good!! Since I prefer sharper blades anyway. Guess I'll give it an outing tomorrow
This was just delivered to my door. It's an H&B Replaceable Blade Razor that uses injector blades, mini hair-shaper blades, DE half blades, and Feather Artist Club blades! I installed a Feather Super Professional blade for the picture. I can't wait to try it out!
-- Sammy
That's a fine piece of equipment!
I don't have photos yet, but it's been a busy month. I replaced the Star razor I dropped and broke, I picked up a Bostonian and an Ikon x3 slant. I also picked up a bottle of Faberge Woodhue for Men (I want to see what all the hype was about). I'm looking into a few other pieces, but I think I'm done until after Christmas.
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