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Thread: Just One Successful Setup
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02-08-2007, 07:09 PM #1
Just One Successful Setup
I've been doing this for about 2 months now and I've reached a setup that works for me --it'll probably change over time but for now I'm happy. I have the following:
(1) Rival 4071WN 32-Ounce Hot Pot Express -- for heating water/hot towel
(2) Distilled Water
(3) Jason Natural 6-n-1 Beard & Skin Therapy --- for pre-shave
(4) Burma Boars Hair Brush --- good enough for me --but I'm easy
(5) Pyrex custard bowl/cup and Ceramic Mug Combo (generic mug)
(6) Tony Miller's Kit ---Honey Brown Strop and Dovo Special Black 5/8" Full Hollow
(7) Various Plastic Jars for Soap --bought here: http://www.specialtybottle.com/
(8) Thayers Medicated SuperHazel ---- aftershave/toner --great stuff (not shown)
Everything works great together and for a new guy with limited means it's pretty damn good. The Pyrex custard cup is perfect size for me and fits into the ceramic mug which contains hot water --- keeps the lather nice and warm. Anyway, just one setup but works for me --but again I'm easy and like to keep it simple. Later,
JustinLast edited by jaegerhund; 02-08-2007 at 08:25 PM.
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02-08-2007, 07:39 PM #2
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Thanked: 1Cool setup, Justin.
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02-08-2007, 07:56 PM #3
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02-09-2007, 12:03 AM #4
I love the idea for the soap jars, cool website.
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02-09-2007, 12:47 AM #5
Wildtim et al., just some other stuff I bought at http://www.specialtybottle.com. I wasn't sure what to buy so I bought an assortment of tins and plastic jars. All are good but I think the plastic jars are better --they open easier for one thing. Also, I bought the tall tin container for my razor, styptic pencil, and what ever loose ends I might pick up. All work good. For the soap jars and tins, buy a little bigger than you think you might need (unless you melt your soap) --the diameters given are inside diameters and might even be jar openings sometimes --but they always tend to be smaller than you need. They all seem to be priced well and should last a good while. Later,
Justin
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02-09-2007, 03:37 AM #6
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Thanked: 9This is a great kit!
How about hones?
Cheers
Ivo
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02-09-2007, 03:55 AM #7
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02-09-2007, 04:48 AM #8
First off Mr Ivo. Glad you appreciate the kit --it isn't much over all but I enjoy taking things and tasks and trimming them down --until all you have is something simple that works well. I haven't bought any hones or paddle strops yet but probably will pick up something from Tony Miller within a month's time. Thank again
Now to Mr. Steve (Steve you're never part of the et al - that's where I put our Aussie and Canadian friends ) but seriously, something for traveling? Do you mean casual traveling or flying/international/intergalactic/to hell and back type travel. The tall tin in the photo actually has a top that seats well and you could definitely put a couple of razors in it. I was thinking about punching some holes in the side to make sure air circulated well ----the humidity around here is typically 70% + and things can rust fast --- RI probably has fairly high humidity as well so you know. The tin is nice because it resists corrosion really well and I like the metallic look. That web site has some cool cobalt and amber glass bottles -- maybe for homemade pre-shave oils or aftershave concoctions. They might have some elongated tins there that could carry a razor or two ---anyway what are you looking for? Later,
Justin
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02-09-2007, 07:58 AM #9
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02-09-2007, 04:20 PM #10
Yeah, X. The custard cup/mug combo came about mostly by accident. I first started using a little aluminum bowl but it cooled too fast . Then I started using the custard cup (a ceramic custard cup would be nice) which I think is the right size for me -you can really manipulate it while whipping up some lather ---but I was using it with one of those cup warmers and it over heated the lather. Then I bought the ceramic mug and it just so happened to fit well with the custard cup. I like the look of stainless but I think it cools too fast as well. As far as the et al. thing it was supposed to be a friendly dig on my Canadian and Aussie friends --but like most things written late at night , they're never quite as humorous the following day.
Justin