Thread: Is it really quiet on this site at the moment?

It's not dead, it's just resting.



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I can only type so many words a week or my fingers shorten through over use. Thats my story and I'm sticking to it…lol

Good to see your still kicking around Kevin. (Do you prefer Kevin or Kev)? Also, as I value your opinion, what are your thoughts on the SRP logo custom made by Papabull?

Originally Posted by AndrewJM

Good to see your still kicking around Kevin. (Do you prefer Kevin or Kev)? Also, as I value your opinion, what are your thoughts on the SRP logo custom made by Papabull?

I don't mind Kev or Kevin, so either is Ok…. As to the SRP logo custom, it looks great for sure and it seems many people love theirs.

I have just got back from a fantastic two pass shave. I face lathered with Arko and my new Wee Scot, then a quick run over with my 6'8 Bismarck. Finished with a DFS then a once over with Alum (Hardly any sting) then a splash of water. I used Natio Sensitive Skin moisturiser and a splash of Brut on my the back of my neck. Loving the Retro smell of Brut as I sit and type this.

Im having an Arko week this week. I just love the clean smell, it reminds me of Barbers in the UK when I was growing up. Its rapidly becoming my favourite soap.

Originally Posted by kevinred

...Im having an Arko week this week. I just love the clean smell, it reminds me of Barbers in the UK when I was growing up. Its rapidly becoming my favourite soap.

To me it smells just like Ivory soap. Am I the only one?

Originally Posted by aephilli

To me it smells just like Ivory soap. Am I the only one?

I have no idea what ivory soap smells like. Is it a shaving soap?

It's a standard bath soap here in the States. (You know us Americans, we assume the rest of the world has exactly the same products as ours. LOL)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivory_(soap)

Kev

Got to agree with you on the Arko, it reminds me of the old barber shops too over here. There is something about a lemony scent that always reminds of clean. Just trying out some JM Fraser's shaving cream and if you like lemony scent this has it in spades and no wonder I think it is meant for the barbers trade coming in 450ml plastic containers.

Ivory soap is a hand soap usually in bar form.

Bob

Well, I have taken the leap and ordered the SRP custom, will be 3-4 months for delivery. I decided Im obviously going to get hooked on straight shaving and collecting a few nice pieces, so I figured I may as well fork out the money now to get as many years enjoyment as possible (even though I should be spending it on other things), hence making it easier to justify ($ per year) lol. Plus I figure I should spend the money now before Im married and have someone else telling me what I can and can't buy

Im also trying to buy "the purist" by Robert Williams... if I can get one reasonably quickly Im going to place an order, so I have a great razor to use while waiting for the srp custom (and to use after I get the srp as well of course). Any thoughts on "the purist" anyone? It looks interesting, and would be nice in a collection as something different to traditional razors with scales. I still want to get a Charlie Lewis at some point, but the price is just a little too high for me right now. $375 for the Robert Williams is certainly pricey, but the Charlie Lewis comes in $100 more, which is a little harder to justify with the current $AUD to $US conversion. Will look into that again once the $AUD improves.

When it/they arrive would love to have you try them Kev (or anyone else I end up meeting with), get your opinions and a few tips on using them

Now I just have to find a cheapie with similar smile blade to the SRP custom, so I can learn/practice stropping and honing techniques on it rather than the custom. I think it will be a long time before Id trust myself to hone the custom, will likely send it out to a pro.