Kent now at West Coast Shaving

[letterk]

Happy to announce we know are an official stockist of Kent (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Kent_bymfg_96-3-1.html). I just added a number of handmade combs last night. Let me know which shaving brushes (or anything else) you want and I'll bring them in.

You may notice a few other new items today if you look at our new products (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/New-Products_c_103.html) section.

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[Austin]

I love their combs. I have been carrying one for years.

[40boy]

Nice, John.

I've always wanted to give their shave cream a try.
Do you know if it a re-packaged item like their soap, which is MWF with a Kent label, or is it a Creighton-made item especially for them, or something else altogether?

The small black and white handled size 4 brushes seem like they'd sell pretty well. I always thought the clear acrylic handle they have was cool looking. The presentation case they come in are pretty sharp too!

[mretzloff]

Are you planning on stocking any of Kent's other items, such as hair and shower brushes?

[letterk]

Nice, John.

I've always wanted to give their shave cream a try.
Do you know if it a re-packaged item like their soap, which is MWF with a Kent label, or is it a Creighton-made item especially for them, or something else altogether?

The small black and white handled size 4 brushes seem like they'd sell pretty well. I always thought the clear acrylic handle they have was cool looking. The presentation case they come in are pretty sharp too!

Let me get an answer for you on the cream. I don't know.

I've got a number of brushes on my list to order and the BK series is one of them. I can add some of the acrylic ones as well.


Are you planning on stocking any of Kent's other items, such as hair and shower brushes?

I can stock anything they sell. I've been wanting to add hair and shower brushes and will most likely soon. Send me a PM if you've got some requests.

[azmark]

Nice, John.:wink2:

[Phog Allen]

John! You lot at West Coast Shaving are killing me with all these new items. Ahem...keep it up.

Regards, Todd

[Montecristo #2]

Kent is a stand up company, and so is WCS. A perfect pairing!

[maxman]

We have their hair brush for our baby.
It's very nice. She loves it.

I'm a Kent fan as well.
I've got to check this out.

[azmark]

Any thought about bringing in Kent brushes?

[letterk]

Any thought about bringing in Kent brushes?

Shaving or hair? Either way, yes.

[beginish]

Shaving or hair? Either way, yes.

John, I'm interested in the BLK4 shaving brush for sure. I need to place another WCS order!

[letterk]

John, I'm interested in the BLK4 shaving brush for sure. I need to place another WCS order!

I should be ordering more Kent this week and will make sure to include it.

[OldSaw]

Hi John,

I'm putting together an order now and was considering the Simpson Commodore X2 Best badger and maybe a Wee Scott. What does Kent have that is similar in style and price? Also, how soon before they are in stock? I'd like to get my order in sooner rather than later.

Thanx,

[azmark]

Wow, I'm really enjoying the Kent comb! It does make a different than the plastic molded ones.

[Suzuki]

I love their combs. I have been carrying one for years.

Ditto.

I wonder if it would be worth you trying to get some of the "seconds" of brushes (military in particular) that they sell online for $15 or so plus shipping. These brushes typically have slight imperfections in the wood (blemishes) or finish that don't impact performance. I know that lots of guys order these from the Kent e-bay store and having a US vendor would make shipping cheaper and avoid customs issues.

Just a thought - as these are very good values.

[letterk]

Hi John,

I'm putting together an order now and was considering the Simpson Commodore X2 Best badger and maybe a Wee Scott. What does Kent have that is similar in style and price? Also, how soon before they are in stock? I'd like to get my order in sooner rather than later.

Thanx,

The Wee Scot is a brush of it's own. Only Omega has something similar. The Commodore will have a shorter loft and feel denser than the Kent of the same size.


Wow, I'm really enjoying the Kent comb! It does make a different than the plastic molded ones.

Glad you like it. If I used a comb, Kent would be my choice.


Ditto.

I wonder if it would be worth you trying to get some of the "seconds" of brushes (military in particular) that they sell online for $15 or so plus shipping. These brushes typically have slight imperfections in the wood (blemishes) or finish that don't impact performance. I know that lots of guys order these from the Kent e-bay store and having a US vendor would make shipping cheaper and avoid customs issues.

Just a thought - as these are very good values.

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see what I can do.

Our latest Kent order shipped this week and I should have all the new products up by early next week.

[azmark]

Now that I'm sold on the Kent combs I'm curious about the military brushes. Are they for specific types of hair or comb styles? Anyone?

[TYdeFan05]

Now that I'm sold on the Kent combs I'm curious about the military brushes. Are they for specific types of hair or comb styles? Anyone?

I ordered 2 from their ebay store on the 14th of this month...still waiting.

My hair is thick enough that I have to use a brush; a comb just won't get the job done unless my hair is completely wet. There's a thread in the haberdashery area about the different hair types people use them on.

To be honest, given the long lead time and high shipping cost, if some outfitter in the U.S. stocked them I bet they would sell. Even with the mark up for international shipping they're quite a bit less than a retail "unblemished" model.

I'll and my $0.02 on their usefullness when I get mine in the mail.

[azmark]

I ordered 2 from their ebay store on the 14th of this month...still waiting.

My hair is thick enough that I have to use a brush; a comb just won't get the job done unless my hair is completely wet. There's a thread in the haberdashery area about the different hair types people use them on.

To be honest, given the long lead time and high shipping cost, if some outfitter in the U.S. stocked them I bet they would sell. Even with the mark up for international shipping they're quite a bit less than a retail "unblemished" model.

I'll and my $0.02 on their usefullness when I get mine in the mail.

WCS has the Acca Kappa military brushes so I'll probably give those a whirl. I have thick hair but nothing Pashana can't tame.

[mark the shoeshine boy]

I love their combs. I have been carrying one for years.


and if you had any hair you would comb with it....:thumbup1:

[BigFoot]

I am the opposite my hair is so fine I need a brush. I use a boar is there any specs on the Kent brushes or a review. To hard to look on my phone.

[azmark]

I am the opposite my hair is so fine I need a brush. I use a boar is there any specs on the Kent brushes or a review. To hard to look on my phone.

Someone posted one on WCS on the Acca Kappa brush which has me sold.

[letterk]

Some new Kent items in this week.

Kent BK2 Traditional Pure Grey Badger Shaving Brush, Cream (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Kent-BK2-Traditional-Pure-Grey-Badger-Shaving-Brush-Cream_p_1051.html)
Kent BK4 Traditional Medium Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush, Cream (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Kent-BK4-Traditional-Medium-Silver-Tip-Badger-Shaving-Brush-Cream_p_1052.html)
Kent BLK2 Pure Grey Badger Shaving Brush, Black (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Kent-BLK2-Pure-Grey-Badger-Shaving-Brush-Black_p_1053.html)
Kent BLK4 Silver Tip Badger Shaving Brush, Black (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Kent-BLK4-Silver-Tip-Badger-Shaving-Brush-Black_p_1055.html)
Kent H4 Best Badger Shaving Brush, "Horn" (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Kent-H4-Best-Badger-Shaving-Brush-Horn_p_1056.html)
Kent Beard and Moustache Comb, Fine (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Kent-Beard-and-Moustache-Comb-Fine_p_1049.html)