I notice that this month's 'acquisitions' thread has become 'shaving acquisitions.' It's normally okay to toss the odd non-shaving item in?
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The hunt for the perfect small coffee cup continues - by small, I mean 200 ml or less. These are Japanese hand-made porcelain by Kinto - the one on the left is the CLK151 and opposite is the Pebble cup and saucer. They don't have handles. I drink strong Moka pot coffee first thing - a couple of smaller cups is better for me than one mug. I don't enjoy the experience of drinking from standard mugs. Even worse are the double-walled borosilicate glass things. The heat retention is great but it has all the pleasure of drinking from a specimen jar. Kinto stuff is expensive but I got a deal on them. Just to touch they are beautiful and reek of quality. It strikes me that the perfect coffee cup is much like the perfect shave - it doesn't exist - but we enjoy the chase.- cheers - I.
Not a razor I'm familiar with....but what a stunning set, Paul. Love the case!View attachment 99907
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Received today from fellow TSR member @Rohleder a lovely Gillette ABC razor set.
Thank you James, I look forward to using it.
Paul.
Thank you, yes I can imagine what it would have looked like when fully covered in silver plate, it shaves like a dream, a lovely little razor.Not a razor I'm familiar with....but what a stunning set, Paul. Love the case!
Richard
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I guess in 1955 they were not to fussed about putting the label on central to the lid or am I being a little hard on them, I suppose if the contents are good then I should be happy......
Paul.
It's firm but not solid, I can push my finger into it without too much pressure.Hello Paul.
What is the consistency like?
Lovely brush!Well, it was only a matter of time before I succumbed to the considerable skills of Troy of TroyCraft, based in Australia.
I've admired his work ever since he came on the scene, and I know that many of my fellow members own and covet his brushes.
My first dip in the pond was a commission job. I own a Zenith Silvertip knot that I love, but the handle had seen better days. After a series a discussions with Troy, we came up with a handle design, and he subsequently made the new handle into which he transplanted the knot.
I am absolutely delighted with every aspect of this brush. I am also appreciative of the excellent packaging and accessories that came with the brush. Troy has kindly deferred to me to name this beauty. Thus, I shall call it the Sapphire Amphora. A rather gradiose title, but befitting of Troy's craftsmanship. Whilst this was a knot transplant job, Troy's knots have an excellent reputation. We are indeed lucky to have Troy in our wet-shaving community.
Cheers!Lovely brush!
Perfect T. - what else would you call it?I shall call it the Sapphire Amphora
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I guess in 1955 they were not to fussed about putting the label on central to the lid or am I being a little hard on them, I suppose if the contents are good then I should be happy......
Paul.
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A lovely little Rasierbesteck Taschenform (as the emblem says), possibly unused.
No manufacturers' markings or codes anywhere. Also came with a Rotbart Be Be blade wrapper. In it was the corresponding blade plus a Gillette Thin with a date code of R3 (July - September 1946).
I just gave the set a quick wipe down as the only issues were a bit of styptic pencil dust and a minor crack in the lid which hasn't broken all the way through the Bakelite.
Beautiful little set I think you'll agree.
I'll be using the razor tonight. Not sure about the brush or shave soap (it smells a bit like an earthy plastic).
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