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We jumped at the chance and two of Tazzs' babies were waiting to great me when I came home.

So, Kit went first with a good soaking of his beard, while I had a good soaking of all of me while waiting.

Kit used the gauntlet with Parazo pre shave cream, bluebeards revenge shaving cream, safety razors brush and old spice aftershave.

Kit did well, two passes and one nano nic (tip of razor at edge of nose), and a little irritation under an ear, but on the whole a satisfactory shave.

Fiona's shave came next, with C R Slater in sandlewood, the joy razor, same brush and bluebeards post shave balm. It went very well with no problem areas, I did almost all the work for a whole woman shave with Kit stepping in and doing the backs of my legs. It is impressively smooth on the legs and quite good in other areas.

I think we are both hooked now.]]>
We jumped at the chance and two of Tazzs' babies were waiting to great me when I came home.

So, Kit went first with a good soaking of his beard, while I had a good soaking of all of me while waiting.

Kit used the gauntlet with Parazo pre shave cream, bluebeards revenge shaving cream, safety razors brush and old spice aftershave.

Kit did well, two passes and one nano nic (tip of razor at edge of nose), and a little irritation under an ear, but on the whole a satisfactory shave.

Fiona's shave came next, with C R Slater in sandlewood, the joy razor, same brush and bluebeards post shave balm. It went very well with no problem areas, I did almost all the work for a whole woman shave with Kit stepping in and doing the backs of my legs. It is impressively smooth on the legs and quite good in other areas.

I think we are both hooked now.]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12445 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:50:53 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12445

I normally track these things down myself but I'm drawing blanks.

Does anyone know where I might get these manufactured in the UK?]]>

I normally track these things down myself but I'm drawing blanks.

Does anyone know where I might get these manufactured in the UK?]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12444 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:12:38 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12444


When I first started out he kindly piffed me a few packets of Greens to try out as my Yellow's were leaving me raw. I've tried several other blades since (as well as re-visiting hte yellows) and keep coming back to the Greens.

I bought these from this seller on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...0962968102

No connection but £19.99 for 200 posted isn't bad at all. I didn't want the shavette or nick sticks and the seller kindly added in a few extra packets of blades instead. The service deserves a mention so if you're looking for a bumper box of blades, this chap is well worth a look.

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When I first started out he kindly piffed me a few packets of Greens to try out as my Yellow's were leaving me raw. I've tried several other blades since (as well as re-visiting hte yellows) and keep coming back to the Greens.

I bought these from this seller on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?V...0962968102

No connection but £19.99 for 200 posted isn't bad at all. I didn't want the shavette or nick sticks and the seller kindly added in a few extra packets of blades instead. The service deserves a mention so if you're looking for a bumper box of blades, this chap is well worth a look.

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So - does anyone own one?

I'd like to know how they shave and, if they are overly aggrrssive or un-even, etc, whether the handles are of a quality good enough to be worth putting an £18 JE head on.

From what I read, the brushes are of excellent value for money.]]>
So - does anyone own one?

I'd like to know how they shave and, if they are overly aggrrssive or un-even, etc, whether the handles are of a quality good enough to be worth putting an £18 JE head on.

From what I read, the brushes are of excellent value for money.]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12442 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:38:29 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12442
Although I live in a hard water area the lather from the Mitchells was incredible and the zing from the Proraso was like having CPR on my face. The shave itself was a little better but the post shave feeling is incredible. My face feels hydrated and alive.

So Eureka for me as I was getting ready to throw the towel in but as everyone says on here it's about finding the combination that works for the individual.

Many thanks to all

Neil]]>
Although I live in a hard water area the lather from the Mitchells was incredible and the zing from the Proraso was like having CPR on my face. The shave itself was a little better but the post shave feeling is incredible. My face feels hydrated and alive.

So Eureka for me as I was getting ready to throw the towel in but as everyone says on here it's about finding the combination that works for the individual.

Many thanks to all

Neil]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12440 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:23:35 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12440
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Will also be having a day in Berwick and Alnwick too, so any tips for these places would be welcome as well. Thanks.]]>
Will also be having a day in Berwick and Alnwick too, so any tips for these places would be welcome as well. Thanks.]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12437 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:44:20 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12437
Many thanks
David]]>
Many thanks
David]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12435 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:26:56 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12435 ]]> ]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12434 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:41:14 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12434
happy for this to include fragrances, creams, blades, whatever have you.

Suggestions on the back of a postcard to...]]>
happy for this to include fragrances, creams, blades, whatever have you.

Suggestions on the back of a postcard to...]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12433 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:01:34 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12433 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12428 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:50:48 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12428 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12426 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:06:41 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12426 .

Please volunteer any information as to how it shaves in comparison to its brother the 34c or even a 2011 r41 but if its just like the r41 i wont bother.]]> .

Please volunteer any information as to how it shaves in comparison to its brother the 34c or even a 2011 r41 but if its just like the r41 i wont bother.]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12425 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:25:24 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12425 http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01c7pqz

I know there is a least one other admirer on the forum judging my their avatar....

For me the funniest thing on the Radio (and TV for that matter!)]]> http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01c7pqz

I know there is a least one other admirer on the forum judging my their avatar....

For me the funniest thing on the Radio (and TV for that matter!)]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12424 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:13:45 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12424 A few emails later and Rod thankfully took the job on, it was experimental ground he was treading with the copper band. The brush was to be a 26mm super silver tip.
I received the brush from Rod this morning and I can only describe it as a work of art, excellent craftsmanship from an artisan.
I set about whipping a couple of lathers to break it in and it was super soft on my first shave using it. I'm over the moon with it Rod, thank you.

I wish I could do it justice but I'm not into photography so my phone is my only camera, apologies. I appreciate it won't be to everyone's taste and it isn't a 'traditional' handle shape but I know what materials I like, what feels comfortable in my hand and generally what floats my boat.

Here's a link to a 'making of' on the Pens Of The Forest website.

http://www.pensoftheforest.co.uk/shaving...index.html








Once again, thank you Rod]]> A few emails later and Rod thankfully took the job on, it was experimental ground he was treading with the copper band. The brush was to be a 26mm super silver tip.
I received the brush from Rod this morning and I can only describe it as a work of art, excellent craftsmanship from an artisan.
I set about whipping a couple of lathers to break it in and it was super soft on my first shave using it. I'm over the moon with it Rod, thank you.

I wish I could do it justice but I'm not into photography so my phone is my only camera, apologies. I appreciate it won't be to everyone's taste and it isn't a 'traditional' handle shape but I know what materials I like, what feels comfortable in my hand and generally what floats my boat.

Here's a link to a 'making of' on the Pens Of The Forest website.

http://www.pensoftheforest.co.uk/shaving...index.html








Once again, thank you Rod]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12422 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:56:56 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12422
So far it seems that the whipped dog sight unseen deal appears pretty good value to get me started, because I can't afford to jump in completely at the deep end, especially with a strop that will end up in bits.

So any of you experienced UK folks tried these out? I care little about the visual, just the edge.

Also is anyone here offering similar level deals? I know that some of you are big into the honing/restoration and I know of a local antique dealer where I can get a hold on some well priced straights, would that work out better?]]>
So far it seems that the whipped dog sight unseen deal appears pretty good value to get me started, because I can't afford to jump in completely at the deep end, especially with a strop that will end up in bits.

So any of you experienced UK folks tried these out? I care little about the visual, just the edge.

Also is anyone here offering similar level deals? I know that some of you are big into the honing/restoration and I know of a local antique dealer where I can get a hold on some well priced straights, would that work out better?]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12421 Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:57:03 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12421 I'm after this, but it seems like it's all a bit too much effort.

]]> I'm after this, but it seems like it's all a bit too much effort.

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I managed to post pics but not the text I had written...]]>

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I managed to post pics but not the text I had written...]]> http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12419 Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:51:04 -0500 http://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?tid=12419
Reason i ask is that i found a Gillette Khaki Set Recently and took the bits i needed from it, i stuck a Mint UK Tech in it, blades and blade holder and sold it on E-Bay, Executive shaving just bought it from me...

just looked at the Vintage Razors on the Site, nice bit of Profit on top fir the stuff he gets on E-Bay

Bought This:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310376541650#ht_1298wt_1165

Selling For This:
http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/vinta...-boxed.php

Bought This:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160712653262#ht_5181wt_1165

Selling For This:
http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/vinta...or-usa.php

Mine Went for 25.00 incl postage, i reckon it will appear on Executive Shaving for £75.00.......place your bets fellas ]]>
Reason i ask is that i found a Gillette Khaki Set Recently and took the bits i needed from it, i stuck a Mint UK Tech in it, blades and blade holder and sold it on E-Bay, Executive shaving just bought it from me...

just looked at the Vintage Razors on the Site, nice bit of Profit on top fir the stuff he gets on E-Bay

Bought This:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310376541650#ht_1298wt_1165

Selling For This:
http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/vinta...-boxed.php

Bought This:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160712653262#ht_5181wt_1165

Selling For This:
http://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/vinta...or-usa.php

Mine Went for 25.00 incl postage, i reckon it will appear on Executive Shaving for £75.00.......place your bets fellas ]]>