The B&B Pink Ivory Le Grelot's are in!

[joel]

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6/8 Le Grelot, 1/4 Ground, mirror polished, Pink Ivory Scaled...

Mmmm.....mmmmm goodness!

They're here - and they're gorgeous.
The pink ivory is so different from razor to razor, which really adds a unique and interesting quality to each razor. At first glance they look like a neat uniform reddish hue, yet as you look closer they have a beautiful grain - much like a good elephant or hippo ivory.

Not only are the scales beautiful, but the blade is simply superb. Wonderful weight - perfect 1/4 hollow grid (very stiff and robust), wonderful feel, shoulder-less grind, and a pretty good mirror polish (some are perfect, others show some light scratches) - all in all, these are the most consistent razors I have seen from the thiers issard factory.

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Good news and bad news. First - the bad. I don't have final pricing, etc yet - we're waiting on Nick to figure out the conversion rates (we had to pay for them in Euro's) and the final shipping. I still need to inspect them all, and make sure there aren't any defective razors, etc and there are some of the standard Thiers Issard q/c issues with some scales not perfect, and some of the "mirror polishes" have some light scratches still showing - but this is me being VERY nit-picky. The good news - the 2 I honed up and tested shaved with performed BETTER than the proto - which was as buttery smooth and face friendly as i've ever experienced. The quality of these razors is hands down the finest, and most consistent I have experienced from Thiers Issard. Lastly, it looks like we'll have some extras, so everyone who wants one, will likely be able to get one! :cool:

Overall, I think they're simply outstanding - 10 out of 10.

Now, for what you're all truly interested in.... lots of pictures! (Note: I didn't have time to take really sharp pictures with a DSLR in a light box, so I just used a point and shoot - which doesn't really do 'em justice. I'll post some snazzy ones next week :biggrin:)

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[Silb3r]

Wow these look sweeeeeeet! Can't wait for the final details to come in. Silly question BTW but will you hone them before sending them out to their new owners? If this is a separate option price details on that would be greatly appreciated for those of us honing newbies... I'd hate to destroy a beauty like one of these :blush:

You boys play nice with those in the meantime :w00t:

-Michael

[Nick]

Just a heads up, the updated sign up list can be found here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=45582).


Wow these look sweeeeeeet! Can't wait for the final details to come in. Silly question BTW but will you hone them before sending them out to their new owners? If this is a separate option price details on that would be greatly appreciated for those of us honing newbies... I'd hate to destroy a beauty like one of these :blush:

You boys play nice with those in the meantime :w00t:

-Michael
Michael,

Honing will be an option (for a nominal fee), and it will definitely be performed before the razor is shipped out. It will be an option available in the shopping cart when you place your order.

-Nick

[Silb3r]

Thanks for the info Nick!

-Michael

[ashmanq]

Wow those look amazing too bad ive only started DE shaving, too scared to try a straight!

[redoak]

Hope this isn't a silly question :001_rolle... But this razor is absolutely beautiful!!! Would I be considered crazy to want to begin my straight razor journey with one of these beauties? If not... I would definitely like to place an order...

[Suzuki]

Great job guys - definitely one of the nicest TIs I've seen (I prefer things simple and clean).

I can't wait to get my hands on mine.

The B&B etching is nice and classy.

Thanks for all your hard work on this - a nice looking razor with an uncommon grind - and at a good price :thumbup:

[kevin Barrett]

I'm a newbie to the list, as well as straight razor shaving but I would
really be interested in getting one of these.How do I make it happen?

As well I suppose price is important.

Thank You

Kevin Barrett

[grayraven]

It is indeed a beautiful razor and one I would love to begin my journey into straight shaving with. If there are extras, and I can snag one I believe I will have to do so.

[Limey]

Veeerrrryyyy Nice! :biggrin::biggrin:

[Churchill]

WooHoo!! You guys did a great job!Can't wait to shave with that beauty!

[JoePerri]

Fantastic! I can not wait for mine!! :biggrin:

Thank you Joel & Nick for all your hard work putting this together!

Joe

[thevelvet]

thats a beautiful handle, good choice for us Joel.

[heavydutysg135]

Those look really really nice. I am sorry that I did not sign up for one.

[iron maiden]

I am so glad I am on the list for one of these.

As others have done, I want to personally thank Nick and Joel (and anybody else I might have missed) for their hard work in bringing us these razors.

The timing is also just about perfect. I turned 36 yesterday, so what a fine gift for me from....myself.:wink:

[momo360]

murder! well done, gents.

[orpheus]

Any idea of even an approximate price?

[Neflhiem]

Hope this isn't a silly question :001_rolle... But this razor is absolutely beautiful!!! Would I be considered crazy to want to begin my straight razor journey with one of these beauties? If not... I would definitely like to place an order...

I have the same question.. I wanted to start with straights come this winter.. but since i just bought a 2006 BB limited brush.. and have fallen in love.. im starting to think i would be a fool if i didnt try to grab one of these now..

[jtwoods]

ballpark on the price + or minus $50 dollars

[Ookla The Mok]

Any idea of even an approximate price?

I believe the estimate was around $200-250, but with the ever-plummoting us dollar we could be a little higher.

[KenS]

:eek:
I believe the estimate was around $200-250, but with the ever-plummoting us dollar we could be a little higher.

:eek: :eek:Over $250.00!!??:eek: :eek:

[JoePerri]

And from the looks of it a bargain at that price! :biggrin:

[doc_paul]

Very nice! What type of wood are the scales made of?

[stripec30]

Pink Ivory. Just like the title. :wink:

[LIMIT]

Yes, I want to add my thanks to Nick and Joel and to anyone else inviolved with this project. This razor is simply gorgeous. :drool:

Thanks again.

Larry (LIMIT)

[Bruce]

Hopefully the cost of the B&B LE LeGrelot avec rose ivoire will be tallied soon, before the dollar becomes totally tanked and coated avec eaux use'es.

[riooso]

Thanks you guys! Over $250, over $300.................... Don't care!!!!!!!!!!! Just another cost of the sinking USD. Joel and the guys are solid in my book and what they can do for us is well, what they can do for us.


Once again, Thanks,

Richard

[crankymoose]

just want to thank those involved for making this project a reality, along with some of the ther recent great projects on B&B

[KenS]

Has there been mention of how we will be notified of final price and billing method? Yes, I realize there is a final tally and inspection being done.
Thanks to Joel and all for taking on this project.
Ken.

[Silb3r]

Has there been mention of how we will be notified of final price and billing method? Yes, I realize there is a final tally and inspection being done.
Thanks to Joel and all for taking on this project.
Ken.

Yes I've been getting quite anxious each time one of the Le Grelot threads gets bumped thinking there would be pricing info added... Man, we're a high maintenance group eh? :redface:

[LIMIT]

Yes I've been getting quite anxious each time one of the Le Grelot threads gets bumped thinking there would be pricing info added... Man, we're a high maintenance group eh? :redface:


TESTIFY, BRO, TESTIFY. I hear that :jump:

LIMIT

[Bluestaco]

Yes I've been getting quite anxious each time one of the Le Grelot threads gets bumped thinking there would be pricing info added... Man, we're a high maintenance group eh? :redface:

Not as anxious as I am each time it gets bumped, hoping that just one more person drops off! :biggrin:

[whisker]

Where can I put my name on that list?

Tim

[riooso]

I DYING here!:closedeye


R

[TimothyEdwards]

Superb looking razors guys!

[bjrn]

Where can I put my name on that list?http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=45582

[Silb3r]

(Sorry for the bump guys) but wooooooot! Just got a sweet tax refund so this one's on Uncle Sam! :thumbsup:

[WestSideGuy]

(Sorry for the bump guys) but wooooooot! Just got a sweet tax refund so this one's on Uncle Sam! :thumbsup:

I don't think Uncle Sam wanted you to send your refund to France; that was meant to be spent stateside. :wink:

[Silb3r]

I don't think Uncle Sam wanted you to send your refund to France; that was meant to be spent stateside. :wink:

I agree 100%, but as far as I'm concerned I'm sending it to Joel. What he does with it is none of my business :biggrin:

[whisker]

thanks

[Nick]

UPDATE:

Thanks for your patience so far everyone. The Le Grelot's will be $260 (USD). Honing will be available for an additional $15. The shipping options will be FedEx Ground (fully insured), or USPS First Class with some sort of Tracking or Delivery Confirmation. If you opt for the latter, on a $260 razor, with no insurance, if it gets lost or damaged in the mail, we're not responsible. If it's lost or damaged by FedEx, you'll be taken care of. If the shopping cart lets us do insurance on USPS, we'll do it, but there's no guarantees it'll be available for that method.

We'll hopefully be able to start accepting money for the razors on Friday. Unfortunately, I'll be traveling from the 17th to the 23rd, so with any luck, I'll be able to box and ship these on the 24th. We're going to use Google Checkout as our primary payment processor, and hopefully have another option available sometime soon. We'd really prefer not to use Paypal, but if we can't get the other option in place in a reasonable amount of time, we'll do PayPal. Google's best for us, and it's what'll guarantee your razor goes out with the first shipment, but if Paypal's the only method you can use, we'll make it happen.

Lastly, we might be able to get our hands on a few more of these, so if you're interested, make sure you add yourself to the wait list here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=45582) (the list was updated a short while ago).

Thanks guys!

-Nick

[Must Dash]

Thanks Nick

I keep learning on B&B; I had never heard of Google checkout. Only took a few seconds to open an account so I'm ready to go. Really looking forward to my first straight. Nick, Joel, much appreciate everything you guys have done to get this going.

Cheers

Jeremy

[usqview]

wow! i just received an email from nick. i havent been paying attention for quite some time. i was way down on the waiting list and now i am 'in'! when i didnt get on the list i put myself on bill ellis's list but that one is a bit longer wait.

so, awesome! very unexpected.

thanks again guys for the great oppurtunity to get an amazing razor!

cheers,
ryan

[riooso]

Thanks for the hard work! I look at the pics and drool!

Richard

[KenS]

UPDATE:

Thanks for your patience so far everyone. The Le Grelot's will be $260 (USD). Honing will be available for an additional $15. The shipping options will be FedEx Ground (fully insured), or USPS First Class with some sort of Tracking or Delivery Confirmation. If you opt for the latter, on a $260 razor, with no insurance, if it gets lost or damaged in the mail, we're not responsible. If it's lost or damaged by FedEx, you'll be taken care of. If the shopping cart lets us do insurance on USPS, we'll do it, but there's no guarantees it'll be available for that method.

We'll hopefully be able to start accepting money for the razors on Friday. Unfortunately, I'll be traveling from the 17th to the 23rd, so with any luck, I'll be able to box and ship these on the 24th. We're going to use Google Checkout as our primary payment processor, and hopefully have another option available sometime soon. We'd really prefer not to use Paypal, but if we can't get the other option in place in a reasonable amount of time, we'll do PayPal. Google's best for us, and it's what'll guarantee your razor goes out with the first shipment, but if Paypal's the only method you can use, we'll make it happen.

Lastly, we might be able to get our hands on a few more of these, so if you're interested, make sure you add yourself to the wait list here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=45582) (the list was updated a short while ago).

Thanks guys!

-Nick

I thought it might be a hassle using Google Checkout so I checked, and because I already have a Google Email Account, it looks like Google Checkout should work effortlessly.
Thanks, Ken.

[ZiggyDeath]

Oye, Fedex means I'll get the package safely but it also means significantly increased cost and the possibility of getting nailed with a hefty brokerage fee. USPS on the other hand is cheaper, may get nailed by customs but will still cost a whole less lot... I hope a USPS with insurance will be available...

[Grigio]

Thanks Nick and Joel for setting this offer up. :thumbup:
Unfortunately I'm going to have to pass it on :sad:

Adding shipping, taxes, and brokerage fees will push this beautiful razor slightly over my limit at this time.

I'm sure the next person in line will be very happy with it as it is a gorgeous tool.

Cheers.

(p.s. I can't wait to hear about these in the review section)

[Silb3r]

Man I haven't shaved in almost a month now (my usual ritual during finals)—I can't wait to get the Le Grelot and end this incessant itching :w00t:

[iron maiden]

That was easy...my Google Checkout is ready to go!

[usqview]

yup- google checkout was easy to set up. i am ready to go!

cheers,
ryan

[JoePerri]

Sweeeeeeet! :biggrin:

I signed up for Google checkout in about 30 seconds. I'm ready!

Joe

[Bruce]

hmmm...I seem to have had no trouble setting up the GoogleCheckout account; I wonder what I may have done wrong. :confused1

[JoePerri]

hmmm...I seem to have had no trouble setting up the GoogleCheckout account; I wonder what I may have done wrong. :confused1

:confused1 You are wondering why you had no trouble?? :confused1 Were you hoping for trouble?

Joe

[Silb3r]

hmmm...I seem to have had no trouble setting up the GoogleCheckout account; I wonder what I may have done wrong. :confused1

:confused1 You are wondering why you had no trouble?? :confused1 Were you hoping for trouble?

:lol: LOL! He must be accustomed to PayPal :w00t:

[firebox]

I'm Just Waiting To Get Off The Waiting List.

Thanks Guys, For A Great Opportunity.

[dcdg]

Alrighty, all signed up with google and rarin' to go.

Cheers once again to Joel and Nick for all the time and effort thats gone into this. Much appreciated.

Dean.

[KenS]

My Visa's getting nervous; anytime now :-) Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!!!

[Silb3r]

My Visa's getting nervous; anytime now :-) Oh Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!!!

Haha, +1 :w00t:

[joel]

I posted some high-res photos of the Le Grelot in the "Desktop Background" gallery here http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/index.php

[Silb3r]

I posted some high-res photos of the Le Grelot in the "Desktop Background" gallery here http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/index.php

You sir, are a tease :drool:

[Kriton]

When do we pull the trigger?

I am ready too boys -

K

[royalcrown]

For the folks on the wait list, are we expected to pay now or once we are noved on to the recieving list? Will we be getting notified on this via PM or should we just watch the thread for updates?

[Tinzien]

For the folks on the wait list, are we expected to pay now or once we are noved on to the recieving list? Will we be getting notified on this via PM or should we just watch the thread for updates?

I believe Nick will be sending out a mass PM update when it's time to pay.

[red2]

I believe Nick will be sending out a mass PM update when it's time to pay.

Good to know! Thanks.

[Buonarroti]

How do I place my order?