January 2016

darkbulb, I so love that scuttle and think you got a steal on just it alone, not to mention the other goodies. Use it in the best of health.

Thanks I'm sure it will make its way into quite a few SOTD photos if tomorrows use of it turns out well

darkbulb very cool gear particularly the scuttle - we must be on a similar vibe as I've been thinking about why not metal scuttles?  Good heat transfer and so on.  I think it would be cool in hammered copper with rough hammering in the soap chamber for lather agitation.  I've never seen one out there, maybe I should make one?
Mark

darkbulb very cool gear particularly the scuttle - we must be on a similar vibe as I've been thinking about why not metal scuttles?  Good heat transfer and so on.  I think it would be cool in hammered copper with rough hammering in the soap chamber for lather agitation.  I've never seen one out there, maybe I should make one?
Mark

Used it for the first time this morning - LOVE it.
The pewter was great at keeping the heat and I used it to both hold my soap (it has a removable lid with holes in it) as well as keeping my brush warm and re-hydrated between passes. Very nice and would get another one as the size is just perfect for me.

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What a great find and happy that it is working out- beautiful piece of metal work!

Received this old HeldTite brush this week;
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I was a bit 'worried' that it would be a bit bigger - but it turned out it was of a perfect size and seems to fit into the bunch pretty well:
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A nice last minute, end of the month addition. Ready for logo engraving, final polish, and knot setting.

Rudy Vey Chubster with a Shavemac 2b Knot.



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Received the $7.50 Emporio Armani that I even made fun of myself for getting...meaning "what exactly was I thinking when bidding on it..?"

It actually doesn't look half-bad (sure, I'm trying to justify the purchase a bit to myself but humor me) in person.
It's surprisingly heavy and my best guess is that it's pewter.

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The brush is almost solid metal and is probably the heaviest handle of any brush that I have
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The razor itself was a positive surprise. Albeit very 'clumsy' looking it has a very nice feel to it when holding it.
It'll be fun to try it out.
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What also helped making it a 'better deal' was the fact that the seller kindly, for free, added 20+ Atra catridges that probably. by themselves, are worth the $7.50
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Also this Brad Sears 2 Band Finest in Cocobolo is in the country
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I don't have a Brad Sears brush/handle but every time I see them I wonder why not. Beautiful brush Will [actually both are]!

Thank you, very reasonably priced as well, the Brad Sears brushes. I've also seen matching bowls made to accompany the brush, very nice.
Dorian-Pipes is a brush maker based in Austria I've only just discovered and are also very well priced. www.Dorian-pipes.com

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