Thread: MY Giveaway

The thought just occurred to me that I could add in either Lynn or Bill's CD. Do you guys think that would be good for a new shaver to watch? I assume it would. I own bill's but still havent had a chance to watch it, and I havent purchased Lynn's yet. Any opinions on which CD would be easier or more informative for the first time shaver?

I haven't seen Bill's CD but as I newbie I can say Lynn's one is well worth getting. It contains some great info which you just can't get purely by reading, it's great to see the shaving/stropping/honing all demonstrated. Much easier to follow and understand.

Josh,

the winner is getting your first razor and a 6/8 Revisor - I don't think you need another NOS really...

Anyway, if nobody has a spare brush I can give my travel-size Caswell-Massey. It's good quality, solid product, does not shed. Says Pure Badger on the faux ivory blade but tips are lighter and there is a darker band beneath them...

Two points, though: my Burma shave boar does not smell, and works better with soaps. It's 4.99 or so. I strongly recommend this brush to anybody, and one forum member says he prefers it to SImpson, etc. (which he has too). Also, I really think it would be better to give the person a bigger than travel-size brush. I used this small brush for several years, and I wish I had tried the BurmaShave boar earlier...

I also have a C&E boar I picked up about a week ago, with beautiful wood handle. Can't whip up lather for crap, it's going back to the store (maybe exchange for Nomad AS balm) and I do not feel comfortable giving it to a newb

So, my recommendation is: get a Burma shave brush. I can pay / get one and ship it to you if you want.

Let me hear what you think

CHeers
Ivo

Although mine has over an hour of video on it, Lynn's would be a better choice for the person who wanted to take up straight razor shaving.

Mine is geared for those people interested in restoring them. I don't cover shaving with a straight... or stropping.

Both of those topics are a must for the new guy.

Originally Posted by izlat

Josh,

if nobody has a spare brush I can give my travel-size Caswell-Massey. It's good quality, solid product, does not shed. Says Pure Badger on the faux ivory blade but tips are lighter and there is a darker band beneath them...

Two points, though: my Burma shave boar does not smell, and works better with soaps. It's 4.99 or so. I strongly recommend this brush to anybody, and one forum member says he prefers it to SImpson, etc. (which he has too). Also, I really think it would be better to give the person a bigger than travel-size brush. I used this small brush for several years, and I wish I had tried the BurmaShave boar earlier...

I also have a C&E boar I picked up about a week ago, with beautiful wood handle. Can't whip up lather for crap, it's going back to the store (maybe exchange for Nomad AS balm) and I do not feel comfortable giving it to a newb

So, my recommendation is: get a Burma shave brush. I can pay / get one and ship it to you if you want.

Let me hear what you think

CHeers
Ivo

Ill check out the burma, thanks Ivo. I have had horrible experiences with boar brushes (omega) and have had some very cheap badger brushes that I have loved. Another route I could go is a synthetic brush. I have heard the synthetics are great but have never used one.

I actually had decent experiences with the Wilkinson synthetic. About $5CDN at Wal Mart. I still use it from time to time, especially as a traveller.

Is it possible to enter someone myself, like my Father, if he is interested in getting into straight shaving but doesn't have anything or money to spare to get stuff? I knew I was gonna get him a great x mas present of a straight setup until this came along. Lemme know, thanks.