Acquisitions Jan. 5 - 11

[Suzuki]

Let's see this week's goodies!

[TFrankMac2140]

Just got this T&H Sampler in the mail

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15325

[bennyJ82]

Just received a L'Occitane CADE refill today courtesy of Brothers (thanks!). Smells heavenly!

[Starfury]

Just got my shave-ready 40's Aristocrat today. The one I already have is a show piece.

Can't wait to give her a spin tomorrow :smile:

[DeaconKC]

...I will still be in good shape. Last day of vacation hit some antiques stores and found a G# Fatboy in great shape, with box [my birth quarter even!] a Valet Autostrop box with blades and a Gillette Diplomat that was so covered in old soap I wasn't sure if it was gold or brass! All for $25! The Diplomat cleaned up gorgeous as did the Fatboy, can't wait to use 'em!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff303/Kevin-Andra/024.jpg

[scottydoint]

...I will still be in good shape. Last day of vacation hit some antiques stores and found a G# Fatboy in great shape, with box [my birth quarter even!] a Valet Autostrop box with blades and a Gillette Diplomat that was so covered in old soap I wasn't sure if it was gold or brass! All for $25! The Diplomat cleaned up gorgeous as did the Fatboy, can't wait to use 'em!
http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff303/Kevin-Andra/024.jpg

Very nice! I do believe that is an Aristocrat though.

[DeaconKC]

Scotty, what are the differences to look for? I was going by the razor of the week post. Thanks!

[scottydoint]

Scotty, what are the differences to look for? I was going by the razor of the week post. Thanks!

The handle would be completely knurled on a Diplomat. Yours looks like it has the bottom band w/o knurling which should put it at about 48-50. I am not positive, but I think that all Diplomats have a date code.

[DeaconKC]

Yup, you were right! Oh well, I'm still as happy as if I knew what I was talking about!:biggrin:

[bman40]

A package arrived while I was on Christmas vacation:

100 Yellow 7 O'Clocks, courtesy of West Coast.

Looking forward to trying them out this week.

Barry

[gregdreg]

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/9484/s666ss1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/s666ss1.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img213/s666ss1.jpg/1/)

acquired from shaving essentials today.

col. conk almond shaving soap
ogallala bay rum & lemongrass
Speik shaving cream
Wars shaving cream
Merkur 38c

also included were some nice samples, one of which is Tabac. I did not think I would enjoy the sent from what I have read about it but it smells pretty damn good. :biggrin:

GK

[profsaffel]

Just received from West Coast Shaving:

100 Red Personna's

Col Conk's Lime

[Stone714]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/bridgiduh/SHAVE%20DEN/001.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/bridgiduh/SHAVE%20DEN/004.jpg


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/bridgiduh/SHAVE%20DEN/005.jpg

[Poulin]

From two different B&B'ers in today's mail:

444 ASB
La Toja Classica SC


Thanks guys!

[CitizenDan]

Just got home and waiting for me is my first ever tub of QED soap! I got the Special 218 scent and boy is it strongly scented! I'm really looking forward to tomorrows shave and kinda embarrassed I waited this long to try this much raved about soap....gonna have to try Mamma Bear next :eek::redface:

[Oxi]

My large scuttle from schwarzweisskeramik is very heavy and nowadays I primarily do face lathering. This brush scuttle from Dirty Bird should keep my brush nice and warm. Just like the other scuttle, but that one was really big on my sink if I only use it to warm the brush.

http://www.yatta.nl/dump/GGA-BrushScuttle.jpg

[markb]

Picked up some C&E Sienna EDT last night.. Love this stuff!!

http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/654/siennadb5.th.jpg (http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=siennadb5.jpg)

[merwtje]

In the mail from a (friend) B&B'er:smile:

[andy65]

I got my samples from Garrett. They are samples of Arbonne's NutriMen products.

[TFrankMac2140]

I got my samples from Garrett. They are samples of Arbonne's NutriMen products.

+1 Just opened mine as well.

[blade08]

In the mail today:

- 100 'original' Israeli blades
- 30 Treet blades (carbon steel)
- 40 Gillette 'Swedish' blades
- 1 puck of Col. Conk 'Bayrum' shaving soap

[cybrok]

2008 was quite crappy. The ONLY good thing about it is I started wetshaving.

2009 started good, here's what I got this week:
-Local made goat milk shaving soap
-40's style SS

And a nice package from TQG:
-Desert Ironwood soap
-Provence Lavender soap
-Bay Rum/Sweet Orange cream

:)

[Aaron622]

QED Rose Geranium soap
QED Rose Geranium ASSC
Trumper's Rose soap

[DalPlatinum]

Being new to this sport, I had no idea what the various creams and soaps smelled like. To solve this enormous dilemma, and to avoid smelling like an octogenarian, I took a day trip to London, and found myself in Taylor of Old Bond Street. After an extended session of rubbing brushes and smelling soaps, I came out with a new best badger brush and a pot of 'shaving shop' shaving cream. I then made my way to the Crabtree & Evelyn shop, and got a tube of Nomad cream from them. I bought the bowl for a quid from a local place.

http://dalplatinum.com/sa/thumbs/7664christmas 011.jpg ('http://dalplatinum.com/sa/viewer.php?id=7664christmas 011.jpg') (click for bigger)

I also caught a nice find at a local antique shop. I was walking past as the guy opened up one morning, and asked if he had any DE razors, and he said he had one in the shop. I took a look, and it looked like this

http://dalplatinum.com/sa/thumbs/6427newrazor007.jpg ('http://dalplatinum.com/sa/viewer.php?id=6427newrazor007.jpg')(click for bigger)

He asked for £15, so I paid it and made my way home.

I had no idea what it was, nor even what metal it was made of. After a quick trip to the internet and a hardware shop, a tub of Silvo, and a quick blast in an ultrasonic jewelery cleaner, it now looks like this

http://dalplatinum.com/sa/thumbs/7480newer-razor-010.jpg ('http://dalplatinum.com/sa/viewer.php?id=7480newer-razor-010.jpg')(click for bigger)

A nice result there. It turned out to be a silver plate 1920's Gillette Bostonian. I have no way of knowing the exact year though. It shaves very nicely, although I only have a cheap Wilkinson Sword DE to compare it to, so I'm not sure if I'll be using it or displaying it yet. The guy in the antique shop said he had a couple more, including one that his father used to use, so I might get those too, and see if I can clean them up nicely and sell or trade them. This one I will most likely keep though, as I find it rather swish, and the box with the lifting platform impresses me no end.

Note: This haul is from a week ago, but my account only cleared today. mail me a slap in the face if I put this in the wrong thread.

[kmarriner]

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1961/28/28/1330110058/n1330110058_30055834_2882.jpg

Walgreens AS run.

[thirdeye]

http://dalplatinum.com/sa/thumbs/7480newer-razor-010.jpg ('http://dalplatinum.com/sa/viewer.php?id=7480newer-razor-010.jpg')

Note: This haul is from a week ago, but my account only cleared today. mail me a slap in the face if I put this in the wrong thread.

Very Nice score. I think the Bostonian is on of the nicest looking razors they ever made.

[Antique Hoosier]

I took a day trip to London...



...A nice result there.


You are off to an EXCELLENT gentlemanly start Sir. I have quoted your two most relevant lines.... those two, along with your apparent good taste and judgement, have you months ahead of most who happen across our community. welcome!

[Dustinl]

I also caught a nice find at a local antique shop. I was walking past as the guy opened up one morning, and asked if he had any DE razors, and he said he had one in the shop. I took a look, and it looked like this

http://dalplatinum.com/sa/thumbs/6427newrazor007.jpg ('http://dalplatinum.com/sa/viewer.php?id=6427newrazor007.jpg')(click for bigger)

He asked for £15, so I paid it and made my way home.


A nice result there. It turned out to be a silver plate 1920's Gillette Bostonian.

Very nice! I too bought one at an antique shop a couple of week ago and only paid $20 for it. It polished up real nice when I got it home.

[Aaron01]

Stopped by the L'Occitane store and ended up walking out with:

-Cade Shaving Soap in Metal Dish
-Cade After Shave Splash

Also have en route a bottle of vintage Givenchy Gentleman

[RoyalKooparillo]

Second Acquisition of the New Year! :biggrin:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15345
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15347
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15348
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15346

[thirdeye]

Second Acquisition of the New Year! :biggrin:
[CENTER]http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15345

So where do I send my address....:biggrin:
Super fine score sir!!!!!

[RoyalKooparillo]

Here's an interesting one...A very old barber's box. It's made from wood (possibly cedar) wrapped in leather, with red satin lining. The seller told me that it was from the 1820s-1830s, but I can't be sure. It's definitely from the 19th century, though. The insert is a mirror (unfortunately cracked) with leather backing that says "Jos Rogers Cutlers to His Majesty" on it.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15351
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15352
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15353

[RoyalKooparillo]

So where do I send my address....:biggrin:
Super fine score sir!!!!!

Thanks, Ray! Just shoot me a PM...:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

[RoyalKooparillo]

And a couple more goodies...

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15354

Thank you Erwin for the De Vergulde Hand! I don't know why everyone in the review section hated on the scent so much. I love it!

[Dokk]

My spouse has the camera, so I'll just narrate. :smile: Second week shaving with a DE and have added the following:

Taylor of OBS Rose Cream
Proraso Cream (heard there's a bit of a difference between this and the Bigelow I'm using)
Proraso Dopobarba Liquid Cream After Shave

I'm really excited about the rose cream and am going to take it (along with the Bigelow) with me on my interview trip today. I figure it'll be a relaxing way to decompress after a 4 hour drive. :smile:

[markb]

Taylor of OBS Rose Cream
GREAT stuff!! :thumbup1:

[TFrankMac2140]

Just received my 1952 Superspeed in the mail. Thanks again Castlebar!

[zappa99]

http://dalplatinum.com/sa/thumbs/7664christmas 011.jpg ('http://dalplatinum.com/sa/viewer.php?id=7664christmas 011.jpg') (click for bigger)

http://dalplatinum.com/sa/thumbs/7480newer-razor-010.jpg ('http://dalplatinum.com/sa/viewer.php?id=7480newer-razor-010.jpg')(click for bigger)

Thats a good little set up. Welcome to the addiction!!:tongue_sm

[kmarriner]

Got Musgo cologne no. 3 today and a brush stand.

And while not a true shaving acquisition my grandmom gave me two cabinets for christmas for my shaving stuff and we put them up today.

http://bionickevin.com/Stuff/IMG_1333.JPG
http://bionickevin.com/Stuff/IMG_1334.JPG

[markb]

^ That's what I need; cabinets...

[scoopster]

You need two more cabinets :wink:



Got Musgo cologne no. 3 today and a brush stand.

And while not a true shaving acquisition my grandmom gave me two cabinets for christmas for my shaving stuff and we put them up today.

http://bionickevin.com/Stuff/IMG_1333.JPG
http://bionickevin.com/Stuff/IMG_1334.JPG

[sprescott]

I found this early Aristocrat last weekend at a local antique shop. The razor, case and blade case are in mint condition. I will post some other finds over my Christmas trip later this week!

- Steve

[Limey]

Steve - nice score...I like that vintage of Aristocrat!

[thirdeye]

That is one fine razor you've turned up Steve. Enjoy!!!

[Mr.Gentleman]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15363
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15364

[bythbook]

that 1930's Aristocrat is beautiful! what a great find....

Enjoy it -

[expatCanuck]

2 mugs, one a short Old Spice, for 99¢ plus shipping. :w00t:
http://i16.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/28/17/c1eb_2.JPG

[john.crissman]

Well done!

[DalPlatinum]

that 1930's Aristocrat is beautiful! what a great find....

Enjoy it -

What this guy said. That is gorgeous. And that Nivea pump is a nice idea. getting anything out of a new bottle of that stuff is like syphoning fuel from a 747.

[TFrankMac2140]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15366

[bman40]

Tabac AS / Deodoant Stick Combo pack - Half price! :001_smile

Adidas Deep Energy AS - nice clean scent

A super old Greaves straight razor that I will try and restore.

No camera today.. one of these days I need to post a picture of my scores.

B

[JEEP]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/SOTD080109.jpg


Blindes arbejde pure padger and a 40's (no date code) Gillette Super Speed.

More on the brush here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=70932)


Regards.

Jakob

[thirdeye]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score080109_01.jpg


Blindes arbejde pure padger and a 40's (no date code) Gillette Super Speed.

More on the brush here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=70932)


Regards.

Jakob

I can't see it Jakob???????

[JEEP]

Image fixed :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[thirdeye]

Image fixed :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

That brush is hug.....Nice SS...

[JEEP]

And it shaves nice aswell. I remember you told me it would :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[sprescott]

1. Silver American Button Company. Serial number from 1911. Shined up nicely. My poor picture does not give the razor justice. A steal at $3.

2. Unknown Gillette TTO. Date code of Y-3. Looks like an experiment with placing a different head and knob on another handle barrel. A "unique" look!

-Steve

[arghblech]

It came in today. I'm so very excited. It is so very wonderful... soft, firm, pretty. This is my second brush after a C&E BBB and it is *very* different.

Tomorrow's shave is going to be a great one!

I also got a NEW for 8 bucks including shipping from the bay. Has the crack in the handle and needs one hell of a good cleaning. This will be a project for the weekend.

[msandoval858]

The 1/1 is a great brush for sure. I think you'll find yourself not using that BBB very much anymore.

Good score!

[dreadpirate]

Just got it tonight - can't wait to try it. It is a "Good Will" New head matched to - well - not sure where the handle came from. But both have a fresh nickel plating.

[Groundhog]

Now, that's a good lookin' razor. Is that from Bob's Razorworks?

[dreadpirate]

Yes it is!


Now, that's a good lookin' razor. Is that from Bob's Razorworks?

[thirdeye]

That's a pretty interesting piece. Thick handle!

[Groundhog]

Must resist.....

[dreadpirate]

I CAN"T WAIT to try this thing :biggrin:

[rodd]

1. Silver American Button Company. Serial number from 1911. Shined up nicely. My poor picture does not give the razor justice. A steal at $3.

2. Unknown Gillette TTO. Date code of Y-3. Looks like an experiment with placing a different head and knob on another handle barrel. A "unique" look!

-Steve

That looks like a diplomat and president mixed. Strange. Should shave like a dream.

[dreadpirate]

I am proud to show off this custom creation :biggrin: from cooncatbob

[Empty Words]

C-MON straight came in today.

[dreadpirate]

This thing shaves like a dream! :biggrin: I could not be happier. FYI - it weighs in at exactly 3 oz.

[markb]

Got 100 Derby Extra blades today.. Should hold me for a while.. :001_smile

[Aaron01]

Creed Orange Spice 2.5oz tester (No box or cap :frown: )
Montale Aoud Damascus (2 decants)
Serge Lutens Ambre Sultan (decant)
Creed Citrus Bigarrade (decant)
Creed Neroli Sauvage (decant)
Creed Tabarome Millesime (decant)
3 Guerlain Habit Rouge decants (EDC, EDT, EDP)

Guess I've had a good week :biggrin:

[dreadpirate]

I am just beside myself with this new acquisition. If I were to keep just one of my razors - this would be it.

Fat chance I get rid of my razors though.

[DeaconKC]

Got some Mama Bear's Diogenes Club today! Can't wait for tomorrow morning!

[ambrose]

Very nice :smile:

[Ray Todd]

That is one seriously nice piece of hardware!

[Dharion]

You can see fingerpringts on the polish! :ohmy: Is it rather on the aggressive side?

[gunner6477]

Was pleaseantly surprised to find these in my mailbox a couple of days ago. The vintage Wrisley was generously supplied by letterk (John). The samples were also graciously provided by fellow contributor, Dustbow. Thank you very much fellas.:a14:

Interestingly, I've found the wrisley (which I love:001_tt1:) to have a scent similar to spanish floid (which I have not cared for in the past:frown2:). After wearing the Wrisley for a day (yes, the scent lasts), I decided to re-try some Floid that I had given to my son. Surprisingly, I now find the Floid quite enjoyable...strange:confused:

[DustBow]

I am proud to show off this custom creation :biggrin: from cooncatbob

Replated Parker 91r w/ replated NEW head?
If so, great combo.

[TFrankMac2140]

Just got this guy in the mail, finally....

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15389

[markb]

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/new%20products/IMG_1278a.jpg

Stopped in at the local C&E and picked up a abottle of Nomad Eau de Toilette & a tube of their Post Shave Balm.

[Beast]

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/2130/img3223jd8.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1153/img3221gc7.jpg

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7741/img3216tq6.jpg

This was 1/2 of a $10 ebay haul. The other half of the auction is a Durham Duplex with original box and papers in very good condition. I'm not big on it, but it was part of the deal, so....

So...the 6/8 wedge(?). I don't know if it's a true wedge (maybe someone can help) but it looks like the sides are pretty flat to me. The spine and edge have a matching smile. Minimal hone wear. No scratches. One booger-like spot on the blade that should be able to come off. Smallest bit of rust one one side at pivot. Scales are black but I can't tell if it's plastic or ebony. There is a fine, fine grain to it, but it may just be a coating on the plastic. The pins are nice and tight, and the blade centers perfectly.

Stamp on tang reads "B. Daffin" 'Baltimore."

I polished it up with MAAS, Brasso, and some chromium oxide paste+additional powder, and it looks niiiiiiiice.

I taped the spine, took it to a cheapo hone then progressed to 15micron film, then 5, then chrom-ox pasted paddle, then to Tony Miller Red Latigo heirloom strop.

It shaves sooooo nicely. It's a hefty blade and it feels a little different from my other straights but it went thru whiskers like butta.

Not bad for $10. I know I'm happy with it!

[turkish]

Hydrolast Lime Tonic and Lime and Green Tea Conditioner
Masters Bay Rum
Clubman Aftershave Lotion
Pirates Cove Orange, Lime , Coconut and Bay Rum and Lime Soaps
25 UK Wilkinson Sword Blades
Sample of Speick shaving cream

[Colphax]

Replated Parker 91r w/ replated NEW head?
If so, great combo.
Nope, that's a replated NEW head on a hand-turned, custom handle that cooncatbob made on his metal lathe. I've just received a Bob's Razor Works replated NEW head myself, and its a thing of beauty. I'm eagerly awaiting Bob to finish me a custom long barberpole handle to go with it.

Bob's Razor Works does some good work, very highly recommended!

[sprescott]

That looks like a diplomat and president mixed. Strange. Should shave like a dream.


Thank you for the ID. I will give the razor try soon!

[kmarriner]

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1961/28/28/1330110058/n1330110058_30056281_394.jpg

Speick AS and cream, Booster Aquarius, JM Fraser's, Royal Lyme, IK Soap.

[Deftim13]

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/2130/img3223jd8.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1153/img3221gc7.jpg

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/7741/img3216tq6.jpg

This was 1/2 of a $10 ebay haul. The other half of the auction is a Durham Duplex with original box and papers in very good condition. I'm not big on it, but it was part of the deal, so....

So...the 6/8 wedge(?). I don't know if it's a true wedge (maybe someone can help) but it looks like the sides are pretty flat to me. The spine and edge have a matching smile. Minimal hone wear. No scratches. One booger-like spot on the blade that should be able to come off. Smallest bit of rust one one side at pivot. Scales are black but I can't tell if it's plastic or ebony. There is a fine, fine grain to it, but it may just be a coating on the plastic. The pins are nice and tight, and the blade centers perfectly.

Stamp on tang reads "B. Daffin" 'Baltimore."

I polished it up with MAAS, Brasso, and some chromium oxide paste+additional powder, and it looks niiiiiiiice.

I taped the spine, took it to a cheapo hone then progressed to 15micron film, then 5, then chrom-ox pasted paddle, then to Tony Miller Red Latigo heirloom strop.

It shaves sooooo nicely. It's a hefty blade and it feels a little different from my other straights but it went thru whiskers like butta.

Not bad for $10. I know I'm happy with it!

Nice and for $10 you got a steal.

[31M0]

Oh boy, just today, and all locally:
Old Spice Lime
Godrej Lime
Godrej Rich Foam
Tabac Aftershave
Feathers (found out I can buy 100 locally for just $7 about)

[Deftim13]

Just got it tonight - can't wait to try it. It is a "Good Will" New head matched to - well - not sure where the handle came from. But both have a fresh nickel plating.

:thumbup1: Nice razor.

[pal]

Nice razor!

[pal]

Nice Score indeed!

[pal]

Nice Score!

[Aaron622]

Great combo. These are pretty much all I've been using lately.

[pal]

Received my DMT Extra Extra Fine (8000 grit / 3 micron) stone yesterday.

[Starfury]

That is definitely a fine, fine-looking razor.

[Mr. Igg]

Nicely done!

[infamous55]

Size wise and performance wise, how does it compare to the BBB?

[dreadpirate]

You can see fingerpringts on the polish! :ohmy: Is it rather on the aggressive side?

Yes there are fingerprints - I was in such a hurry to show everyone that I did not wipe the thing off.

It IS on the aggressive side - and I like that. Also - the heavy handle (this thing weighs in at 3 oz.) is a plus in this case. The razor just glides by itself and does not skip.

I want to reiterate that CONCATBOB not only plated the razor, but he also made the handle from scratch, and did a mighty fine job.

See his web site of offerings:

https://sites.google.com/site/bobsrazorworks/razor-handles

[VR6ofpain]

Yes Bob's handles are great. I purchased his "tech sytle" one in person yesterday. The handle is amazingly hefty. Can't wait to try it out on my old style head and a parker head I have.

[Windwalker]

Ads for framing and a lot from Ebay.

[Suzuki]

Nice and for $10 you got a steal.

Ditto - while the focus is often on the better know Sheffield blades, virtually all of the Sheffield wedges I've seen/used have been good shavers - regardless of the make.

That looks to be a tad under a full wedge (technically, a full wedge has a triangular profile), this one has a bit of metal taken from the sides so that the entire side doesn't come into contact with the hone (which makes honing much easier as you don't have to remove as much metal).

This looks to be a nice heavy Sheffield blade that should give you a great shave!

Make sure you let us know how this one works for you!

[Beast]

It's my new favorite blade! It arrived looking virtually unused, just OLD, so I cleaned it up a bit. Now...near-mirror finish, scales are clean...sooo nice.

I rehoned it gently on some 3M 15 micron abrasive film, again with the spine taped but this time in a circular motion. This seemed to hone the smiley edge uniformly and give a consistent bevel. Took down to 5 micron, and again to chrom-ox paddle and TM strop.

It shaved very nicely after my first honing, but after this round, it is sooo much better. The weight and the smile seem to give a very smooth, easy shave. I'll post an "open" pic..totally forgot to do that.



Ditto - while the focus is often on the better know Sheffield blades, virtually all of the Sheffield wedges I've seen/used have been good shavers - regardless of the make.

That looks to be a tad under a full wedge (technically, a full wedge has a triangular profile), this one has a bit of metal taken from the sides so that the entire side doesn't come into contact with the hone (which makes honing much easier as you don't have to remove as much metal).

This looks to be a nice heavy Sheffield blade that should give you a great shave!

Make sure you let us know how this one works for you!

[DustBow]

Feathers (found out I can buy 100 locally for just $7 about)

Wow!
Expound on this please...where are you, how many can you get?

[blade08]

In the mail today;

1 puck of Olivia's Seife 'Oakmoss'
1 puck of Olivia's Seife 'Sensitive'