August 2016 Scores

Mail Call today! Best part is SWMBO actually likes the fragrances this time!

Hello all, I just made a noteworthy score, a Simpsons Special S1 Pure Badger brush. I got it at WCS. Here's the link-

http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Simpson-Special-1-Pure-Badger-Shaving-Brush-S1_p_555.html

a great bargain at $23. It was around $31 delivered. I'm pretty happy about this one! Have a great day!

Sweet! A few years ago, I was waffling between a Special and the Berkeley and went with the 56 (basically a coin flip). Post pics pre/post bloom with your thoughts on the Pure knot. I've never had one of those before.

Saw something odd on the Bay, First a Dubl Duck that was made in USA. But mostly it's a wedge! Had to pounce.

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ubl auks!! Well done, Rich!

Hello Rockviper, here are a couple of photos of the Simpsons Special S1,

Pre-bloom:

Post bloom:


A comparison shot with Wee Scot/S1 Special:


At first use the pure badger knot seemed extremely stiff/scritchy. However I know from prior experience with pure badger knots they do soften up. I actually like the exfoliating properties of the pure badger. They also hold the soap and creams well.

Looking great, Alan!

Nice! What's the knot size?

Hey, [MENTION=8775]captp[/MENTION] ! Look what I got!

I am extremely jealous, Sam. I just saw them last week.

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I am extremely jealous, Sam....

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Then my job is done!

That is a great dish there!

I am enjoying the shaves this Redtip is giving. E 2, my birth date.

Now to find a heavier handle for this bad boy!

Arrived a day later than expected, but definitely worth the wait.



North Shore Razors - remember the name!

nice colouring

Sweeet!

This past Friday was good to me:


Brushes are an Omega Pro 049 (only had Semogue boars to now and branching out) and a 24mm Maggard Razors synthetic brush in funky purple swirl.

Nice job, [MENTION=57278]FreshVintage[/MENTION] The '49 is a lathering beast