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  1. 10-07-2010, 07:38 AM #1
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    I don't know how to write a proper review, but let me
    say this. I just received a set of 3 razors from Glen, and
    here's what I wrote to him today:

    Glen....The parcel arrived at the island post office today. It took awhile for it to get here,
    but it was well worth the wait!

    As soon as I got the package open, I marvelled at the beauty and craftsmanship of the
    razors. And I couldn't wait to shave with one of them.

    So, I lathered up, wiped the oil off the blade (no stropping) and preceeded to shave.
    I must tell you that it was the smoothest and closest shave that I've ever had in my 40+
    years of shaving with a straight razor!

    After I dried off and applied some Old Spice (no irritation or burning, by the way),
    I asked my wife to "check this out". Now, my wife is Tongan, English is her second
    language, and she is totally unfamiliar with SRP jargon. And guess what she said:
    "Oh! It's like a baby's bottom!" There's a testimonial for you!

    The razors are superb, the shave was truly outstanding, and I can't thank you enough!

    All the best from the Friendly Islands,
    Paul
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  3. 10-07-2010, 07:56 AM #2
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    Sounds like a good shave!

    Glen is a true gent and a skilled craftsman. Every razor he posts here seems to somehow be better than the last. I always find myself thinking "Yeah, thats sweet, he'll never top that..." and then along comes the next one..!
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    Quote Originally Posted by PaulKidd View Post
    I don't know how to write a proper review, but let me
    say this. I just received a set of 3 razors from Glen, and
    here's what I wrote to him today:

    Glen....The parcel arrived at the island post office today. It took awhile for it to get here,
    but it was well worth the wait!

    As soon as I got the package open, I marvelled at the beauty and craftsmanship of the
    razors. And I couldn't wait to shave with one of them.

    So, I lathered up, wiped the oil off the blade (no stropping) and preceeded to shave.
    I must tell you that it was the smoothest and closest shave that I've ever had in my 40+
    years of shaving with a straight razor!

    After I dried off and applied some Old Spice (no irritation or burning, by the way),
    I asked my wife to "check this out". Now, my wife is Tongan, English is her second
    language, and she is totally unfamiliar with SRP jargon. And guess what she said:
    "Oh! It's like a baby's bottom!" There's a testimonial for you!

    The razors are superb, the shave was truly outstanding, and I can't thank you enough!

    All the best from the Friendly Islands,
    Paul

    Sounds good!
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  7. 10-07-2010, 08:08 AM #4
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    That's good stuff to hear, Paul. Sounds like it was a good day to be alive.


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  9. 10-07-2010, 08:29 AM #5
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    Lovely accolades but what about the PICS!!????
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    Default Good day, indeed

    Thanks, Mick. Yeah it was a good day.

    What an experience!

    Whatever I have been doing to keep my razors sharp,
    simply pales in comparision to what Glen is doing.

    To experience the sharpness and smoothness of one
    of his razors is a humbling experience.

    I'm impressed!

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    Yep - the man's a very skilled artist. Just got one back myself a couple of weeks back - amazing shaver.
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    Its nice once in a while to shave off a pros edge,just to see how much we have to improve our own honing skills. Enjoy my friend!!
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    Thumbs up Congratulations!!

    Congratulations Paul ...I have two with him and after reading your post, I can't wait to get mine.
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    Thank you Paul for the glowing report from across the ocean
    I have to admit I Google Mapped Tonga "The Friendly Islands"

    For the curious, the razors were a 3 day set of A. Kastors in Smoke-n-Ash acrylics...The honing progression was Norton 1-4-8-B/G Escher-15 laps on CeOx and linen/leather stropping... Much of the smoothness of the edge goes to those old farts that made the razors in the first place though




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