2024 Shaving Acquisitions Thread
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I got one of my products from there yesterday and for the first time only got what I paid for. I'm not complaining at all, because I've received so much free gear from there, it was just most unusual.Gotta love VSHOD. I bought the 3 on the left, and he threw in the 2 on the right, complimentary.
They smell great too
I've been thinking about trying that one for a while, and I nearly bought some with my latest purchase from VSHOD, but I have enough choice anxiety now, without adding even more options! Now I'm wondering why I didn't get any...You'll be buying more of that wax for years to come...
Received a set of 3 Filarmonica Doble Temple 12 (5/8) which came from a vintage barbers case. I did a deal with the vendor whereby he sent me the 3 Fili's but kept the other items to resell (hand clippers, combs, scissors etc.). The razors are well used, but the barber clearly kept them in a tight rotation as the wear patterns were identical. Bit of a smile at the toe, but nothing to worry about I think. (See honing post for details)
Mycroft47
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lovely!Received a set of 3 Filarmonica Doble Temple 12 (5/8) which came from a vintage barbers case. I did a deal with the vendor whereby he sent me the 3 Fili's but kept the other items to resell (hand clippers, combs, scissors etc.). The razors are well used, but the barber clearly kept them in a tight rotation as the wear patterns were identical. Bit of a smile at the toe, but nothing to worry about I think. (See honing post for details)
rbscebu
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I woukld have been many hundreds of dollars richer if I had never heard from @LesC.
Arrived in this afternoon's mail, a boxed set of six NOS Yamamasa kamisori. They are definitely NOS with absolutely no visible wear. The edges are in factory condition and definitely not shave-ready. I purchased them from an antique dealer in the USA who informed me that they came from the estate of a deceased Japanese gentleman there.
The timber case is in good condition except that all the hardware will need replacing. It has heavily deteriorated over time. Fortunately I have some suitable hardware in my box of SR fittings.
N ow I have some kamisori on which to practice my rattan wrapping 
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Arrived in this afternoon's mail, a boxed set of six NOS Yamamasa kamisori. They are definitely NOS with absolutely no visible wear. The edges are in factory condition and definitely not shave-ready. I purchased them from an antique dealer in the USA who informed me that they came from the estate of a deceased Japanese gentleman there.
The timber case is in good condition except that all the hardware will need replacing. It has heavily deteriorated over time. Fortunately I have some suitable hardware in my box of SR fittings.
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LesC
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Richard, a lovely set of Kamisori’s and yes IF I had seen them 1st you’d still have your $’sI woukld have been many hundreds of dollars richer if I had never heard from @LesC.
Arrived in this afternoon's mail, a boxed set of six NOS Yamamasa kamisori. They are definitely NOS with absolutely no visible wear. The edges are in factory condition and definitely not shave-ready. I purchased them from an antique dealer in the USA who informed me that they came from the estate of a deceased Japanese gentleman there.
The timber case is in good condition except that all the hardware will need replacing. It has heavily deteriorated over time. Fortunately I have some suitable hardware in my box of SR fittings.
N ow I have some kamisori on which to practice my rattan wrapping
Congrats on a wonderful purchase
Vittoria
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Very Nice.Gillette Diplomat A2.
Mycroft47
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Great purchase, will be interested in the honing ratio Omote/Ura you apply.I woukld have been many hundreds of dollars richer if I had never heard from @LesC.
Arrived in this afternoon's mail, a boxed set of six NOS Yamamasa kamisori. They are definitely NOS with absolutely no visible wear. The edges are in factory condition and definitely not shave-ready. I purchased them from an antique dealer in the USA who informed me that they came from the estate of a deceased Japanese gentleman there.
The timber case is in good condition except that all the hardware will need replacing. It has heavily deteriorated over time. Fortunately I have some suitable hardware in my box of SR fittings.
N ow I have some kamisori on which to practice my rattan wrapping
Enjoy!
rbscebu
Member
I will start off with 10 omote to 1 ura while setting the bevel. Then I will revert to 5 omote to 1 ura for edge refining. Once on to finishing it will be 1 to 1.
silverlifter
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This Cadman 8/8 Bengall just popped up for sale locally, so I was obliged to rescue it. Should clean up nicely!
Mycroft47
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Now that is a Bengall! You don’t see too many of these around.This Cadman 8/8 Bengall just popped up for sale locally, so I was obliged to rescue it. Should clean up nicely!
silverlifter
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Yep, that was my first thought. 8/8 and a square point makes it a unicorn for me. The price also made it irresistible.
If it shaves half as well as the round point 6/8 I had, I'll be stoked.
rbscebu
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You disposed of a Cadman "Bengall"....
If it shaves half as well as the round point 6/8 I had, I'll be stoked.
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silverlifter
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You disposed of a Cadman "Bengall"
Not technically... It's in the NZ pass around box, so I hone it every couple of months before it goes out on the road to sing it's siren song to newbies!
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A package from Poland, what could it be ...
Hmmm, my first purchase in a LONG time, I couldn't resist ...
400 more blades and a few samples thrown in!
Vittoria
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You lucky B-----d I saw this post but was sadly too late good for you.
A package from Poland, what could it be ...
Hmmm, my first purchase in a LONG time, I couldn't resist ...
400 more blades and a few samples thrown in!
Cheers
Vittoria
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I just picked up a few things from a retired Italian barber facebook.
After a good chat and an espresso (he made)
He just about gave them to me (well half his wholesale price)
Never tried either of these before.
Not sure what to do with it all yet.
"Or I never need to buy shaving cream again.
Cheers
After a good chat and an espresso (he made)
He just about gave them to me (well half his wholesale price)
Never tried either of these before.
Not sure what to do with it all yet.
"Or I never need to buy shaving cream again.
Cheers
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