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MCsommerreid
08-10-2007, 05:56 PM
Not really new to wet shaving, but new to the board. Got started on Badger & Blade, but my straight razor restoration project led me here.

My current go-to set up is a pre-war Milord, Israeli Personna blades, Geo F. sandalwood shave cream, and aqua velva aftershave of various varieties depending on my mood. Simple as all heck, but works fine for me. Luckily I've managed to avoid the various ADs for the most part, except for razor restoration.

Got a Superspeed that I'm having re-plated, an Imperial Razor's straight razor that is getting a full restoration with new scales and everything, and I will probably re-plate the Milord at some point as well.

I also restore briar pipes, semi-antique wooden products, and turn bowls.
Leisureguy
08-10-2007, 06:09 PM
Welcome. Have you thought of making your own shaving brush (i.e., turning the handle and then buying a knot to mount in it)? I have a Milord from the 40's I like a lot, but I'm pretty sure it's post-war.

Good to see you here.
Queen of Blades
08-10-2007, 06:30 PM
Welcome to The Shave Den, MCsommerreid!
PalmettoB
08-10-2007, 06:31 PM
Welcome to The Shave Den, MC. We have some of the best in razor restoration here, so you are in good company.

Glad to see another woodworker on board, too.
Mottern Man
08-10-2007, 07:47 PM
Welcome Aboard!
IsaacRN
08-10-2007, 11:08 PM
Nice to have someone with so much knowledge behind them.....Welcome Aboard :)
TraderJoe
08-11-2007, 02:35 AM
Welcome to The Shave Den :eatdrink004

We're glad to have you!

Enjoy!
moviemaniac
08-11-2007, 05:44 AM
Welcome to the Shave Den! ::
SSLSTudio...
08-11-2007, 07:09 AM
Nice to have you here ,

Enjoy the Lather its always served HOT here... ::
DragonBoy
08-11-2007, 07:40 AM
Välkommen! :cool:

Alway nice with people who do their own stuff - I get sooo envious..
Bronco
08-11-2007, 02:45 PM
Welcome! Kick off your shoes, relax and have fun!
MCsommerreid
08-14-2007, 10:44 PM
Welcome. Have you thought of making your own shaving brush (i.e., turning the handle and then buying a knot to mount in it)?

That's currently on the project list. The only thing preventing its completion is I'm unsure as to where to get said knot.
Queen of Blades
08-14-2007, 10:50 PM
That's currently on the project list. The only thing preventing its completion is I'm unsure as to where to get said knot.

Badger hair knots for shaving brushes here;

http://www.blankity-blanks.com/brushes.htm
rodd
03-07-2008, 03:30 PM
I ordered a knot from www.thegoldennib.com Got it in the mail yesterday. Looks really nice, and feels great. Silvertip 20mm for $20 shipped! It will probably be a while before I get my handle turned, but I will post pictures at that time.