Acquisitions 28th March - 3rd April
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50's flare-tip rocket and slim adjustable arrived today from magicpixie.
wilkinson sword blue shave stick arrived as well.
wilkinson sword blue shave stick arrived as well.
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Gillette 'Old Type' from a B/S/T elsewhere, should be on the way as should a Ball End Tech ((i think) from t'Bay). oh yeah, a couple of Arko sticks from Joe McClaine too.
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Gillette New (I think) with an unusual slotted head. Couldn't really see what it was from the blurry eBay pic, but it was cheap enough to take a gamble with. Someone on B&B has suggested the cap may be the wrong one. I don't really care - it looks great now it's cleaned up & I love these pre-40s Gillettes - they give a brilliant shave.
It looked like this when it arrived earlier today:
It looked like this when it arrived earlier today:
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Nice pictures ,what magic did you work to restore it ?
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lagaffe said:Gillette New (I think) with an unusual slotted head. Couldn't really see what it was from the blurry eBay pic, but it was cheap enough to take a gamble with. Someone on B&B has suggested the cap may be the wrong one. I don't really care - it looks great now it's cleaned up & I love these pre-40s Gillettes - they give a brilliant shave.
It looked like this when it arrived earlier today:
What do you use to clean them. You seem to be getting quite a collection.
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I just can't help putting a wee bid in when I see a nice one on eBay - though it'll have to stop soon!
For cleaning I usually do the following:
1. Boil if it's not a lacquered or gold-plated razor - that gets some of the worst gunk / scum off.
2. Scrub with Tesco washing-up liquid and an old toothbrush
3. Polish with Autosol or MAAS metal polish
4. Buff up with a clean cloth
Next one on its way is, I think, a 60s Tech that I got as part of an 'old shaving kit in an old hide case' for £1.31 plus £1.98 postage....
For cleaning I usually do the following:
1. Boil if it's not a lacquered or gold-plated razor - that gets some of the worst gunk / scum off.
2. Scrub with Tesco washing-up liquid and an old toothbrush
3. Polish with Autosol or MAAS metal polish
4. Buff up with a clean cloth
Next one on its way is, I think, a 60s Tech that I got as part of an 'old shaving kit in an old hide case' for £1.31 plus £1.98 postage....
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Just arrived, from The Irish Barber (registered post, like that)
Muhle R89
Muhle ceramic bowl
Very kind of them to supply free of charge two small packs of Personna blades. Great service, once again.
Muhle R89
Muhle ceramic bowl
Very kind of them to supply free of charge two small packs of Personna blades. Great service, once again.
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N_Architect said:
I love using my Mühle R89. You should find it really easy to use with great results
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N_Architect said:Just arrived, from The Irish Barber (registered post, like that)
Muhle R89
Muhle ceramic bowl
Very kind of them to supply free of charge two small packs of Personna blades. Great service, once again.
I like your pencil sharpener, trade you for some Penhaligon's?
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Nivea AS cream (sensitive skin) [still debating whether to take it back and get the ASB instead];
Florame ASB and moisturizing cream [these are supposed to be pretty descent and more or less organic, so let's give them a try this weekend];
Sante AS [this is scented, again kind of natural, though in theory not as good in quality as Florame].
Tried a couple of Dr. Hauschka products and their moisturizers appeared kind of oily for me, so I passed (for the moment).
Florame ASB and moisturizing cream [these are supposed to be pretty descent and more or less organic, so let's give them a try this weekend];
Sante AS [this is scented, again kind of natural, though in theory not as good in quality as Florame].
Tried a couple of Dr. Hauschka products and their moisturizers appeared kind of oily for me, so I passed (for the moment).
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lagaffe said:
Autosol is a brilliant non abrasive cleaning product. I use it when I clean my bells. Whitechapel Bell Foundry recommend it. Brings out a lovely colour in bronze
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Some Lucky Tiger liquid shave cream and Lucky Tiger aftershave and face tonic.
Dave.
Dave.