The Shave Den http://www.theshaveden.com/forum en Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:35:37 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/images/swirl/misc/rss.jpg The Shave Den http://www.theshaveden.com/forum Gdday from Aust http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20187&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:00:58 GMT Just joined to have a look round and get back into DE after about 40years:eek: Just joined to have a look round and get back into DE after about 40years:eek: ]]> Newbies wildbill51 http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20187 WTB E-Type Schick injector http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20186&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:32:53 GMT Would love a nice one for my collection. Would love a nice one for my collection. ]]> Classifieds jwr3265 http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20186 Pacific NW / Inland NW / Western Canada - Meet Up http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20185&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:17:21 GMT Guys I think there are enough people interested in a meet and greet in our area to get one together.... Spokane is the Central point for our area,... Guys I think there are enough people interested in a meet and greet in our area to get one together....

Spokane is the Central point for our area, and I am pretty sure we can meet at one of the restaurants downtown with out any hassel...

Now my first thoughts are for the date of Sunday September 26th so we have some time to plan and I would love to meet at Sushi.com downtown Spokane since I don't get to enjoy Sushi in North Idaho all that often...I just called them they are open 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm and happy to have us there all day.....I have no problem bringing Stones and Tools to do some Demos of Honing and some light Restoration stuff...

It is 3 hours from Yakima WA, Missoula MT or Creston BC
It is a 4 hour drive from Seattle WA or Kallispell MT or Cranbrook BC
It is 5 hours from Tacoma WA,
It is 6 hours from Portland OR, or Vancouver WA

Drive times from Google Maps so you can figure out if you can make it there...

Let me know what you guys think????


Let's keep it simple and FREE, so it actually happens, the only cost should be Eats, Drinks, and TIPS for the restaurant staff...


If you haven't been to one of these yet you can read about the last one in Denver here on SRP... ]]> Razor Restoration gssixgun http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20185 Rudy Vey Beehive with Shavemac Knot http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20182&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:22:05 GMT I have been admiring Rudy Vey's work for awhile and finally decided to order one of his brushes. I decided to go with the Beehive style handle in faux ivory and a Shavemac D01 knot with a 22mm diameter and a 48mm loft. I opted for a fan shaped knot over a bulb shaped knot.

The brush arrived yesterday afternoon and I plan to use it for this morning's shave. I am attaching a few pictures pre-bloom and will report back once I have used it a few times.

The brush is an absolute beauty and my experience with Rudy could not have been better. His communication was excellent and he sent photos of the handle and the knot for my approval prior to making the brush.
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]]> The Brush BullGoose http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20182 <![CDATA[Gillette 1952 'Black Tip' Super Speed-Steel]]> http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20181&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:02:41 GMT Many feel the Super Speed is the Quintessential Gillette Razor, and many feel the 40's Style is the Best of the Breed. There has been some controversity as to why Gillette experimented with the materials used on their '51 and '52 Super Speeds. During the Korean War Years of '51 and '52 there was the largest brass shortage in US history up to that time. The War Dept. had such a shortage of Brass needed to make Artillery Shells, they had to recycle, on the battlefield. At this same time a steel shortage was starting and the cost of steel rose dramatically. So manufacturers had to implement new ways to use Steel and Plastics. This even affected razor manufacturing.

Well Gillette with their knowledge, experiance, and manufacturing ingenuity, built their 1951 and '52 Super Speeds with Steel or Aluminum handles, the standard Nickle plated brass heads, or new Nickle plated Steel Heads and black plastic TTO knobs, or the standard nickle plated brass TTO knobs. There was no subversive scheme for cutting costs at this time, only finding a creative way to continue producing a quality product in the face of War-Time adversity. And that they did, and I'm here to say the "Black Tip" Super Speed-Steel Model is a fabulous razor that lives up to the 40's Style Super Speed Legacy in every way.

The weight of the Steel model is 1.64 oz. compared to the reg. weight of 1.9 oz. little differance there. This razor is light and manueverable, inspiring high speed acts bordering on reckless abandon. But it always seems easy to control, and effortless. Its sliding and gliding all over my face, with no irritation, just smooth and close shaves.

The balance is the same as the 40's style; which was just about perfect. Except with the plastic TTO knob, if anything, it distributes a little more weight to the head which only improves an already great balance.

Blade Exposure: I would never call this a non-aggressive razor. Nonaggressive to me means you have to work hard to achieve a close shave, and thats just not the case with this razor. Rather the opposite is true, its very easy to get close, smooth shaves. If I had to pick a setting on my Slim Adjustable that comes close, I would say around the #5 setting. But there is no setting that duplicates the ease and comfort of this razor. Thats what makes these Super Speeds so unique.

Ease of Use: Another integral part of the Super Speed Magic...Probably the easiest, most fun razor to use I have ever had the pleasure. I mean the Super Speed set a new standard for "Ease of Use" which I think is still the standard all others are judged by..While not non-aggressive in how easy it clears a face of whiskers, it's still very forgiving and user tolerant. There is no single reason why these shave so comfortably, they just do...

Grip: Perfect, they set the standard for all modern razors.

Price: Unbelievable...The best buys on the used market...Almost always under $15 or $20...And to many, the best shave for any price...YMMV

In 1947 when Gillette's new "Top of the Line" razor the Super Speed was unveiled, it was an over-night sensation and became an instant Classic. It set new standards in all catagories, and it was so far ahead of its time, it's still being copied today. It was built to last several lifetimes, which is evident by how many are still around and looking and shaving like new. The Tech and the Super Speed in perticular seem to be "Timeless" in their appeal and probably are the two most popular DE razor designs of all time.

This 'Black Tip' beauty is a 40's Style Super Speed, and therefore an example of Gillette at it's finest hour... It was "the best a man could get"...when it was made in 1952, and I believe it still is... ]]> Safety Razor Reviews Bird Lives http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20181 South Jersey Traveler http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20180&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:45 GMT Newbie from Jersey here. Retired, wheelchair bound, chess and backgammon player and headshaver from way back. Just found this site and really like... Newbie from Jersey here. Retired, wheelchair bound, chess and backgammon player and headshaver from way back. Just found this site and really like the looks of it. Hope this is the beginning of a long relationship.

Tom ]]> Newbies south jersey http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20180 A possible solution to the iKon OC mildness problem http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20177&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:35:18 GMT I've been waiting to get my hands on an iKon Deluxe OC for a while, and I finally managed to get one. I got one with the long handle. I got the Standard head as well, but I haven't used that so I can't say much about it.

As people here and elsewhere have stated: this razor is solidly built. I've heard complaints about the uneven blade exposure on these. Mine doesn't have that problem. However, one issue I do have in common with others......

........it is too mild.

Now, I have a New Deluxe Norfolk head (that the iKon was modeled on). So, when I got the razor, I immediately did a side-by-side comparison of the base plate (the comb). Eyeballing it, they were next-to-identical. So I had hopes that the mildness was a myth.

However, when I stuck a blade in there, I saw that the blade gap just wasn't large enough. Undaunted, I went ahead with a shave, and figured out that, no, the reported mildness was not mythical.

This puzzled me, so I took my ND Norfolk head and stuck it on the iKon handle, and immediately the difference in aggressiveness was apparent.

THE SOLUTION......

To my mind, since the base-plates were the same (as far as I could tell), the issue had to be with the head-cap. So I tried two things (in this order)...

First, I loosened the handle on the head by 1/4 turn. It was still firmly on there, but the blade-gap improved immediately.

Result: Superb shaving, on par with my ND.

But having to loosen the head made me nervous, so I tried this next:

Second, I took the ND head-cap and used it with the iKon base-plate.

Result: Blade gap was the same as the ND and the shave was superb.

Conclusion: Yes, the head-cap was the 'problem'.

I noticed that the threads on the head-cap on the iKon extended closer to the cap itself than on the ND, so I applied some clear nail-polish to the underside of the cap, and also to the threads where they met the head to see if that took care of the issue.

It did.

Now, the blade gap is 'just right' with the handle on securely.

This is not a permanent solution, of course. I didn't want to do anything permanent while in the experimental stage. If this works well, I'll look to make the changes permanent with some more resilient solution.

Let me know if this works for anyone else.

Yohann

EDIT: A closer examination of the relative positioning of the blade in the ND vs. the iKon, shows that the tabs at the four corners of the iKon haed-cap may be interfering with the bending of the blade when the head is screwed down, so that could be the issue. Basically, the blade is more arched in the ND than in the iKon.

However, the fix posted above takes care of the blade gap issue, and does make the head more aggressive.

The most consistent solution would be to use a Tech or New head-cap on the iKon, but the finishes will not match your beautiful stainless steel razor. ]]> Safety Razors WascallyWabbit http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20177 Pretzel Joke http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20176&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:20:06 GMT Two pretzels were walking down the street. One was assaulted.

(say it out loud)

It's kinda lame, but I teach elementary school kids, and they love jokes most adults would think are lame, including this one. ]]> Clean Jokes Rothbardian http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20176 <![CDATA[I'm Very very sorry everyone]]> http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20175&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:27:43 GMT I tried to delete my ROTOSHAVE thread so no one else would read it. But don't know how. My first two shaves were close and comfortable. Thus the Thread. I shaved for the third time today. Although it was still very close. It really irritated my neck. I did one thing different. I don't think it would have caused the problem.But.Maybe. The shaver has two speeds.The higher speed for heavier beards.Sinse I usually go three or more days between shaves.I use the high speed.As I said before. First I shave with the beard then I shave against. The first two shaves I use the high speed both directions. This last shave,after the first direction,I thought to myself."My beards no longer thick.I'll use the slower speed. Like I said I don't think that was the cause.But. Maybe.
Even if it was the reason for the irritation.The shaver has two speeds. You shouldn't have to use the higher speed To keep it from irritating your skin.
Just want you all to know. The reason I praised the ROTOSHAVER so highly is because my first two shaves were excellent.Once again sorry all:ashamed001 How come it says vice president of the lather club under my name??? ]]> Cartridge Razors Raymond Solema http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20175 FS: 6 Cordovan horsehide strops - Genuine Horween Cordovan (travel-med-large) http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20174&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:30:07 GMT I already had two cordovan strops (Kanoyama and one vintage), but I really wanted to see what Horween cordovan is like. It seems to be the exact same... I already had two cordovan strops (Kanoyama and one vintage), but I really wanted to see what Horween cordovan is like. It seems to be the exact same stuff as what my vintage strop is made of, and you can't get one of those anymore.

This is a limited run of these strops and I'm pricing them to sell. My prices are around half the cost of other vendors for cordovan strops using the same type of leather. This Horween cordovan is very expensive leather. 3 strops are made from traditional un-dyed cordovan, and 3 are made from a burgundy shell. The feel of the leather is the same IMO. This cordovan and my Kanoyama are the only strops I've kept around.

Strops are numbered 1-6 and are made with just cordovan. There are a few sites that'll sell a lot of different backings if you want one, and they're not expensive.

Temporarily withdrawn from sale here.Strop 1- Burgundy cordovan with vintage hardware. 22.75" long x 2.5" wide.
Asking 100 USD shipped CONUS.

Strop 2- Burgundy cordovan with hanging hardware. 17" long x 2" wide.
Asking 70 USD shipped CONUS.

Strop 3- Burgundy cordovan travel/small strop with D-Ring. 13.75" long x 2" wide. It's small, but I could easily strop on it and I'm no pro.
Asking 35 USD shipped CONUS.

Strop 4- Brown cordovan with hanging hardware. 20.75" long x 2.75" wide (a little more than 2.75 actually). Has a minor scratch on the leather that you can't really see unless in the right lighting. Doesn't affect stropping.
Asking 100 USD shipped CONUS.

Strop 5- Brown cordovan with D-Ring. 18" long x almost 2.25" wide.
Asking 70 USD shipped CONUS.

Strop 6- Brown cordovan travel/small strop with D-Ring. 13.25" long x 2" wide.
Asking 35 USD shipped CONUS

I've added better pictures, but the strops are still much nicer in real life.

Detailed pictures of each strop and its hardware are in the following album: http://s709.photobucket.com/albums/w...ovan%20strops/






]]> Classifieds heirkb http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20174 Bottle of wine still good, 3 weeks after opening http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20173&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:38:26 GMT For those who haven't heard: the products sold by Vac u Vin (link) do a DAMN good job of preventing oxidation ... in my experience.

They're based on a simple premise: if you vacuum the air out of the bottle, you also vacuum out the oxygen -- which otherwise would oxidize the wine and wreck its flavor.

Vac U Vin is a simple hand-operated mechanical pump which vacuums the air out of a bottle of wine. Resulting (in my experience) in an "open" bottle which loses very little flavorful goodness over the next ~~ three weeks. I yank the cork out of the bottle, pour a glass, and plug with the Vac U Vin stopper and vacuum system. Pour another glass three days later; repeat. Works very well, IMHO.

For those who have used a Vac U Vin over the long term (>18 months), I have happy news to report: when the piston starts to become slow and sticky and "frictional", this can be cured. I dumped a tablespoon of olive oil into the breach of the VUV, pumped about 50 strokes, and wiped it out with three consecutive paper towels. Presto! No more slow piston, no more sticky piston, Yes more faster piston, Yes better airtight seal. Maximum delight, minimum frustration. She is good.

Try it yourself and see what you find out. I bet you wind up agreeing with me. ]]> The Good Life transistordude http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20173 Best for a beginner? http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20172&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:34:50 GMT Does anyone have any suggestions as to which safety razor would be best for a beginner like me? I do like the butterfly style that opens at the top.... Does anyone have any suggestions as to which safety razor would be best for a beginner like me? I do like the butterfly style that opens at the top. I also thik a good feature may be to have one that is adjustable. Any and all suggestions will be very valuable to me so thank you in advace.

Trav ]]> Safety Razors travlnawlday http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20172 50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20171&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:06:39 GMT 50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do (http://www.marcandangel.com/2008/06/02/50-things-everyone-should-know-how-to-do/) ---Quote---... 50 Things Everyone Should Know How To Do

Quote:
Self-reliance is a vital key to living a healthy, productive life. To be self-reliant one must master a basic set of skills, more or less making them a jack of all trades. Contrary to what you may have learned in school, a jack of all trades is far more equipped to deal with life than a specialized master of only one.

While not totally comprehensive, here is a list of 50 things everyone should know how to do.
]]> The Chatterbox AnarchoPhil http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20171 Citrus soap suggestions... http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20170&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:59:53 GMT OK gentlemen and ladies, I need your help-

As the summer carries on I'm preparing an order for the TSD store as I haven't tried the soaps yet.

I like citrus scented shave stuff so...what are your recommendations for a citrus scented shave soap from the TSD store?

I've already got Florida Water cologne, so that one's out.

Thanks! ]]> Shave Soaps StephenDE http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20170 Scout Jamboree at Ft. A. P. Hill http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20169&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:40:32 GMT Please, no political commentary. If you don't agree with the Scouting ideals, just walk away from this one. But as an Eagle Scout, I just want to wish the Boy Scouts of America a happy 100th anniversary!

http://scouting.org/

]]> The Chatterbox PalmettoB http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20169