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Hi @eggbert, I finally got off the B&M Prototype Soaps and APR Festivus with much self discipline (I could've stayed on that rotation for a couple of months because of the variety and quality they provide) and started on the first vintage blade Tuesday 26/03. Started on the Gillette, only because I could not get the Personna out of the dispenser (child and adult proof) by the time I got to work to ask a mate how to get the blade out either it loosened itself or I just got it right, just as I said "how do you get these blades out" , out it popped. LOL
The blade has exceeded my expectations and revitalized my shaving experience, and it takes an awful lot to lift my spirits first thing in the morning. Definitely the best BBS I have ever had. The blade has a real presence. Don't know if it is slightly wider or thicker but I can feel exactly where it is on my face and therefore feel more confident that I am not going to blindly nick myself. I have been trawling the internet looking for vintage blades less than $1 each without luck, but I suspect the 15 you gave me will last a good 6 months if I get 10+ shaves each. I might have to try and trade the PolSilver, Astra, Voshkod and GSB because they seem second rate in comparison. looking forward to our next catch up.
Some of the packs do get like that - when that happens I tend to wave Wifebert's hair dryer at the pack for a while until whatever coating the blades have starts to loosen up a bit. If I'm not in a patient mood, I disassemble the pack itself!Hi @eggbert= Started on the Gillette, only because I could not get the Personna out of the dispenser (child and adult proof) by the time I got to work to ask a mate how to get the blade out either it loosened itself or I just got it right, just as I said "how do you get these blades out" , out it popped. LOL
Hi @RustyBlade, apologies for the belated response. I didn't notice the question regarding PAA OC slant. I really love this razor because it is so light and aggressive, but unfortunately a little too aggressive. There appears to be considerable blade exposure and I nicked the mole on my upper lip a few times and therefore decided to shelf it.
I do like slants, they just appear to be so damn efficient. In your experience what is your favorite and how does it compare to the Merkur 39C? I note @Errol gave the Ikon B1 slant a Really Good review
Hi all, it's been a while, so I thought I'd start at the welcome mat again. I've been mostly using the Yardley and Filarmonica’s, my STRAD killers, though I still have about 20 Str8s from Yahoo.jp and a couple more Phillys and #14’s from other makers to try.
I took a sabbatical after realizing I have more str8s, DE’s, soaps and brushes than any man could need in a lifetime.
While on sabbatical, I visited the Total Perspective Vortex on Planet Frogstar, ate the forbidden fairy cake, and had an epiphany. @Gargravarr was right all along, I realized, these vintage soaps, no longer in production but hoarded by those wise enough to buy them years ago, are the best shaving soaps ever made, and I must have MOARRRRR!
Started my own stash with 4 x Yardley, 3 x Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge, 1 x Czech & Speake No 88, and 1 x Valobra unscented. (Sabbatical broken).
I took a sabbatical after realizing I have more str8s, DE’s, soaps and brushes than any man could need in a lifetime.
While on sabbatical, I visited the Total Perspective Vortex on Planet Frogstar, ate the forbidden fairy cake, and had an epiphany. @Gargravarr was right all along, I realized, these vintage soaps, no longer in production but hoarded by those wise enough to buy them years ago, are the best shaving soaps ever made, and I must have MOARRRRR!
Started my own stash with 4 x Yardley, 3 x Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge, 1 x Czech & Speake No 88, and 1 x Valobra unscented. (Sabbatical broken).
Welcome back, we've missed youHi all, it's been a while, so I thought I'd start at the welcome mat again. I've been mostly using the Yardley and Filarmonica’s, my STRAD killers, though I still have about 20 Str8s from Yahoo.jp and a couple more Phillys and #14’s from other makers to try.
I took a sabbatical after realizing I have more str8s, DE’s, soaps and brushes than any man could need in a lifetime.
While on sabbatical, I visited the Total Perspective Vortex on Planet Frogstar, ate the forbidden fairy cake, and had an epiphany. @Gargravarr was right all along, I realized, these vintage soaps, no longer in production but hoarded by those wise enough to buy them years ago, are the best shaving soaps ever made, and I must have MOARRRRR!
Started my own stash with 4 x Yardley, 3 x Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge, 1 x Czech & Speake No 88, and 1 x Valobra unscented. (Sabbatical broken).
Looks like we may be pretty nearly level in our respective Yardley/Valobra stashes
Where the bloody hell, have you been?Hi all, it's been a while, so I thought I'd start at the welcome mat again. I've been mostly using the Yardley and Filarmonica’s, my STRAD killers, though I still have about 20 Str8s from Yahoo.jp and a couple more Phillys and #14’s from other makers to try.
I took a sabbatical after realizing I have more str8s, DE’s, soaps and brushes than any man could need in a lifetime.
While on sabbatical, I visited the Total Perspective Vortex on Planet Frogstar, ate the forbidden fairy cake, and had an epiphany. @Gargravarr was right all along, I realized, these vintage soaps, no longer in production but hoarded by those wise enough to buy them years ago, are the best shaving soaps ever made, and I must have MOARRRRR!
Started my own stash with 4 x Yardley, 3 x Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge, 1 x Czech & Speake No 88, and 1 x Valobra unscented. (Sabbatical broken).
Welcome back, we've missed you
Looks like we may be pretty nearly level in our respective Yardley/Valobra stashes
Welcome back mate, I was wondering when we'd see you here again
Thank you all, good to be back. My SOTD shots might be a bit boring and more like SOT Month or Quarter while I work through soap samples looking for a modern alternative to Yardley
Not another member of the Yardley bastard club
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Not a bad start of your own stashHi all, it's been a while, so I thought I'd start at the welcome mat again. I've been mostly using the Yardley and Filarmonica’s, my STRAD killers, though I still have about 20 Str8s from Yahoo.jp and a couple more Phillys and #14’s from other makers to try.
I took a sabbatical after realizing I have more str8s, DE’s, soaps and brushes than any man could need in a lifetime.
While on sabbatical, I visited the Total Perspective Vortex on Planet Frogstar, ate the forbidden fairy cake, and had an epiphany. @Gargravarr was right all along, I realized, these vintage soaps, no longer in production but hoarded by those wise enough to buy them years ago, are the best shaving soaps ever made, and I must have MOARRRRR!
Started my own stash with 4 x Yardley, 3 x Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge, 1 x Czech & Speake No 88, and 1 x Valobra unscented. (Sabbatical broken).
Welcome back
I've been getting a bit like that, but I don't hold out much hope of finding a modern Yardley. I once hoped DRH might fill the gap, but sadly it does not. I do like my milled soaps. Next year I might try a puck of PdP Bergamot & Thyme, hopefully that won't set me on fire like No. 63 did.
You've done well to land your stash of Valobra, that takes lots of patience and (I would guess) presumably late nights...
and realising procrastination can be your worst enemy when rare items that are in high demand become available. I had to be opportunistic ignore the cost, definitely not try bartering, and just commit to Buy NowYou've done well to land your stash of Valobra, that takes lots of patience and (I would guess) presumably late nights...
Oh yes.
Offers of Yardley will no doubt continue to appear (from time to time, and at a price) but Valobra is almost unobtainium at any price now, even though they only shut their doors 4 years (?) ago. I'm more or less resigned to looking for alternatives when my stash is gone (I have to admit I've been a bit silly if/when I remember that it's "only" soap). And there's definitely no guarantee that I'll outlast the stash. But even on my deathbed, there's no way I'm going to admit to SWMBO just how much I've spent on that stuff... 