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[Cal]

Checked it out too Rave and it appears that they have ceased business. They are in the tunneling business nowadays and simply appear to have moved on. Cannot order them through the other channel I had as well. I fear VanderLovett is discontinued and unobtainium going forward.

Wow! From soap-making to tunneling. That's one heck of a different operation. Are you sure it's the same company, Guido?

 

[Guido75]

Wow! From soap-making to tunneling. That's one heck of a different operation. Are you sure it's the same company, Guido?

Well both directors have the same name and the picture resembles too. Could be the internet of course. But man and wife having the same names would be too coincidental to me.

I have checked some sort of company info site and there it said they were owners of Soap World, VanderLovett and now Boreas Tunneling. It appears Harrie (the Van der part) was always more into maritime jobs.

I found it quite the career switch myself as well.

Either way, with the website offline and third party vendors listed it now and now as out of stock (Fendrian even says ‘Discontinued’), the outcome is that this soap maker is likely not to return to the scene.

As we also found out Kox soap and VanderLovett soap are produced by the same soap maker so Kox is currently (knock on wood) still in business. Some soaps are therefore still obtainable.

Cheers,

Guido

 

[Raven Koenes]

Well both directors have the same name and the picture resembles too. Could be the internet of course. But man and wife having the same names would be too coincidental to me.

I have checked some sort of company info site and there it said they were owners of Soap World, VanderLovett and now Boreas Tunneling. It appears Harrie (the Van der part) was always more into maritime jobs.

I found it quite the career switch myself as well.

Either way, with the website offline and third party vendors listed it now and now as out of stock (Fendrian even says ‘Discontinued’), the outcome is that this soap maker is likely not to return to the scene.

As we also found out Kox soap and VanderLovett soap are produced by the same soap maker so Kox is currently (knock on wood) still in business. Some soaps are therefore still obtainable.

Cheers,

Guido

 

[Guido75]

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That’s the one!!! Amazing soap!

 

[Raven Koenes]

I just ordered three tubes of Lea Menthol Shaving Cream 150ml for $4.37. On a crushed box sale at Gifts and Care.

In other news, my a friend's 100 Wilkies arrived:

 

[Raven Koenes]

SOTD:
Razor: Blackbird Ti Lite
Blade: Perma-Sharp (6)
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green
Soap: Van Der Lovett Sailor's Blend
Brush: Omega Evo 2.0
Aftershave: Reuzel Wood and Spice

I had a nice close shave this morning. I could put my Blackbird Ti Lite on autopilot and not mess up. This had me thinking about FFFMM 2024 Edition. I have a hundred Wilkies that need testing for a friend. I have my Blackbird Ti CC, which is efficient and smooth on steroids. This lineup, nice as it is, may have to make way for my Ti-Bird and Wilkies. I have a week to try them before I decide to change my official lineup. I'll start with my gratuitous Friday shave. At least Cal is flexible on this point. Wow, saying official adds weight and importance to my indecision. Ah, the gravitas. I've got this!

Cheers!
Rave

 

[Eric_75]

Have a blessed Friday, Rave.

 

[Raven Koenes]

Have a blessed Friday, Rave.

Have a happy Friday, Eric. I have the day off!

 

[Raven Koenes]

Blackbird Ti OC/Wilkinson Sword

Proraso Green Pre-Shave

Van Der Lovett Dutch Blue

Omega Evo 2.0

Reuzel Wood and Spice

Perhaps, my FFFMM 2024 Edition. Minus the items that are not included in a fixed four, which are the splash and pre-shave. We'll see how I get on with Wilkies. The first shave will be later today.

Cheers!
Rave

 

[Raven Koenes]

SOTD:
Razor: Blackbird Ti CC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (1)
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green
Soap: Van Der Lovett Dutch Blue
Brush: Omega Evo 2.0
Aftershave: Reuzel Wood and Spice

I had a very nice Friday shave. I enjoy the scent of Van Der Lovett Dutch Blue over Sailors Blend. It has a sweeter tobacco scent with more notes. Of the three Blackbirds, the Blackbird Ti CC is my Goldilocks razor. It fills the sweet spot between the Lite and the OC. My first shave with a German Wilkie was great. It was smooth and sharp. It's been over an hour since I shaved. My skin has no irritation or redness. We'll see how my subsequent shaves go with it. If they are as good as this first shave, this kit for my FFFMM 2024 Edition is a shoo-in.

Cheers!
Rave

 

[Raven Koenes]

SOTD:
Razor: Blackbird Ti CC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (2)
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green
Soap: Van Der Lovett Dutch Blue
Brush: Omega Evo 2.0
Aftershave: Reuzel Wood and Spice

I'm impressed with Wilkinson blades. The second shave was sharp and smooth. There was zero tugging on 49 hours of growth. The blade cut right through, and the stubble was gone. This is looking like the line-up for FFFMM 2024 Edition.

Cheers
Rave

 

[Raven Koenes]

SOTD:
Razor: Blackbird Ti CC
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (3)
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green
Soap: Van Der Lovett Dutch Blue
Brush: Omega Evo 2.0
Aftershave: Reuzel Wood and Spice

I've started a new routine for science. The current idea is to take shorter strokes with a DE razor and longer with cartridge razors. I saw a how-to-shave video from the 1950's posted on B&B. The things that stuck out were long strokes and a steep angle. Shane, from Blackland, said the Blackbird was designed to get you in and out of the bathroom quicker. I thought, good idea. My shave was a three-pass that took 15 minutes, including prep and clean up. That was pretty cool especially given the results. Further studies are indicated.

Cheers!
Rave

 

[Guido75]

Cool Rave! Do you have a link to the video? Curious to see it too.

Tx,

Guido

 

[Raven Koenes]

Cool Rave! Do you have a link to the video? Curious to see it too.

Tx,

Guido

Guido,

Unfortunately, negotiations over the band singing, All You Need Is Van Der Lovett Dutch Blue, for the video fell through. The legal entanglements are impossible at this point.

Rave

P.S. The girlfriend, Screechy Ohmy, broke the lads up.

 

[Raven Koenes]

SOTD:
Razor: Blackbird Ti SB
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (4)
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green
Soap: Van Der Lovett Dutch Blue
Brush: Omega Evo 2.0
Aftershave: Reuzel Wood and Spice

This line-up is going to slide right into FFFMM 2024 Edition with bells on. I will continue with my new shaving routine. The results today were splendid. It has me rethinking much of the advice I've read on B&B. From a white belt to a newbie, my advice is to shave as you do with a cartridge razor and remember to mind the pressure. You need less than you think. Otherwise, go for it you'll probably figure it out.

I have been using shorter strokes and thought of my face in terms of flat planes. I would make faces or stretch to make sure the surface area was flat and somewhat taut. My new approach is to stick the razor on my face and shave. A longer stroke has the benefit of momentum. You won't get a speeding ticket from the shaving cops utilizing longer strokes or shaving quickly. Shave the lather off, re-lather, and repeat if doing multiple passes. Then touch up as needed. Today's shave only needed a couple of touch-ups. A quarter inch on my left side jaw-line and the divet by my Adam's apple. The shave was surprisingly better than a well-calculated deliberate shave. I'll continue with this.

Cheers
Rave

 

[Eric_75]

Have a great weekend, Rave!

 

[Raven Koenes]

Have a great weekend, Rave!

Rabbit, Rabbit!

 

[Balin]

Rabbit, Rabbit!
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Hassenpfeffer?

 

[Raven Koenes]

Hassenpfeffer?

That's sick, Balin.

 

[Raven Koenes]

SOTD:
Razor: Blackbird Ti SB
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (5)
Pre-Shave: Proraso Green
Soap: Van Der Lovett Dutch Blue
Brush: Omega Evo 2.0
Aftershave: Reuzel Wood and Spice

I had a wonderfully splendid shave using what I call my new method, and what everyone else calls shaving.

Cheers!
Rave