I'll be 60 in just a few months, but I still struggle to hit the sack before midnight. Old habits die hard...
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2023 Shaving Acquisitions Thread
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klinker
... seems to have LOTS of brushes
I'm well past 60 and midnight is a distant memory. Thank God for You Tube so I can watch reruns of SNL.I'll be 60 in just a few months, but I still struggle to hit the sack before midnight. Old habits die hard...
You’re too bloody old to be a kid at heart, especially your dog she think you’re her boyfriend or daddy.
Nanook
"Abandon all money, ye who enter here."
I'm 53 and I'm falling asleep in front of the tv by 9pmI'll be 60 in just a few months, but I still struggle to hit the sack before midnight. Old habits die hard...
I do work 10 hour days every day though.
Is there a DG distributor here in Oz?
I hear their milk steak base is top notch
There isn’t a DG distributor here in Australia as far as I’m aware, because, mostly Australian aren’t prepared to pay premium quality price in Australia from America…. Otherwise I could be mistaken, but, I know the prices and international shipping are going up in America, and I have no doubt that Australian are copping the same issue in their own backyard.
Just thought I'd give a quick update after a few uses of the Parker 78R.
The efficiency (with a sharp blade like BIC) is not more than the karve C plate.
The karve D plate could yield a closer and longer lasting shave.
The post shave shadow is kind of dark for my liking but very few razors lighten it to my preference (blackbird and progress being most capable without tearing upmy skin).
Comfort is extremely good!
No blade chatter!
The same gap with a bit more exposure would have been perfect for me as a daily driver.
But I'm definitely not disappointed with it.
Well, it was only a matter of time before I succumbed to the considerable skills of Troy of TroyCraft.
I've admired his work ever since he came on the scene, and I know that many of my fellow members own and covet his brushes.
My first dip in the pond was a commission job. I own a Zenith Silvertip knot that I love, but the handle was cactus. After a series of discussions with Troy, he came up with a handle design, and subsequently made the new handle into which he transplanted the knot.
I am absolutely delighted with every aspect of this brush. I am also appreciative of the excellent packaging and accessories that came with the brush. Troy has kindly deferred to me to name this beauty. Thus, I shall call it the Sapphire Amphora. A rather gradiose title, but befitting of Troy's craftsmanship. We are indeed lucky to have Troy in our wet-shaving community.
I've admired his work ever since he came on the scene, and I know that many of my fellow members own and covet his brushes.
My first dip in the pond was a commission job. I own a Zenith Silvertip knot that I love, but the handle was cactus. After a series of discussions with Troy, he came up with a handle design, and subsequently made the new handle into which he transplanted the knot.
I am absolutely delighted with every aspect of this brush. I am also appreciative of the excellent packaging and accessories that came with the brush. Troy has kindly deferred to me to name this beauty. Thus, I shall call it the Sapphire Amphora. A rather gradiose title, but befitting of Troy's craftsmanship. We are indeed lucky to have Troy in our wet-shaving community.
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Well, it was only a matter of time before I succumbed to the considerable skills of Troy of TroyCraft.
I've admired his work ever since he came on the scene, and I know that many of my fellow members own and covet his brushes.
My first dip in the pond was a commission job. I own a Zenith Silvertip knot that I love, but the handle was cactus. After a series of discussions with Troy, he came up with a handle design, and subsequently made the new handle into which he transplanted the knot.
I am absolutely delighted with every aspect of this brush. I am also appreciative of the excellent packaging and accessories that came with the brush. Troy has kindly deferred to me to name this beauty. Thus, I shall call it the Sapphire Amphora. A rather gradiose title, but befitting of Troy's craftsmanship. We are indeed lucky to have Troy in our wet-shaving community.
HEAPS BETTER THAN JUST BLOODY 'SPARKLY PINKY!!'
Well, it was only a matter of time before I succumbed to the considerable skills of Troy of TroyCraft.
I've admired his work ever since he came on the scene, and I know that many of my fellow members own and covet his brushes.
My first dip in the pond was a commission job. I own a Zenith Silvertip knot that I love, but the handle was cactus. After a series of discussions with Troy, he came up with a handle design, and subsequently made the new handle into which he transplanted the knot.
I am absolutely delighted with every aspect of this brush. I am also appreciative of the excellent packaging and accessories that came with the brush. Troy has kindly deferred to me to name this beauty. Thus, I shall call it the Sapphire Amphora. A rather gradiose title, but befitting of Troy's craftsmanship. We are indeed lucky to have Troy in our wet-shaving community.
I should also mention that our resident Tassie Devil @Gargravarr was a source of inspiration with his beautiful opalesque brush.
Also from the opposite side of Oz, @Holiday shared with me some wise words.
Also from the opposite side of Oz, @Holiday shared with me some wise words.
What a beauty, congratulationsWell, it was only a matter of time before I succumbed to the considerable skills of Troy of TroyCraft.
I've admired his work ever since he came on the scene, and I know that many of my fellow members own and covet his brushes.
My first dip in the pond was a commission job. I own a Zenith Silvertip knot that I love, but the handle was cactus. After a series of discussions with Troy, he came up with a handle design, and subsequently made the new handle into which he transplanted the knot.
I am absolutely delighted with every aspect of this brush. I am also appreciative of the excellent packaging and accessories that came with the brush. Troy has kindly deferred to me to name this beauty. Thus, I shall call it the Sapphire Amphora. A rather gradiose title, but befitting of Troy's craftsmanship. We are indeed lucky to have Troy in our wet-shaving community.
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Nanook
"Abandon all money, ye who enter here."
Mrs Nanook knew I was considering another shaving brush from Troy so she decided to contact @TroyTools behind my back and between two of them came up with this beauty. It's supposed to be for my birthday, which isn't until April but she couldn't resist giving it to me early (the brush, that is).
I said that we'll have to come up with a name for it, which drew a puzzled look from the wife. She suggested fireball, but I think it might become Firestorm.
It was so hard to take a photo of this one to really bring out its colours, so the pic below doesn't capture how beautiful this brush really is.
I said that we'll have to come up with a name for it, which drew a puzzled look from the wife. She suggested fireball, but I think it might become Firestorm.
It was so hard to take a photo of this one to really bring out its colours, so the pic below doesn't capture how beautiful this brush really is.
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KewlMrs Nanook knew I was considering another shaving brush from Troy so she decided to contact @TroyTools behind my back and between two of them came up with this beauty. It's supposed to be for my birthday, which isn't until April but she couldn't resist giving it to me early (the brush, that is).
I said that we'll have to come up with a name for it, which drew a puzzled look from the wife. She suggested fireball, but I think it might become Firestorm.
It was so hard to take a photo of this one to really bring out its colours, so the pic below doesn't capture how beautiful this brush really is.
Congratulations 
Wilkshire13
The Torch Whisperer
Nice brush! Looks more like blood than fire to me though...Mrs Nanook knew I was considering another shaving brush from Troy so she decided to contact @TroyTools behind my back and between two of them came up with this beauty. It's supposed to be for my birthday, which isn't until April but she couldn't resist giving it to me early (the brush, that is).
I said that we'll have to come up with a name for it, which drew a puzzled look from the wife. She suggested fireball, but I think it might become Firestorm.
It was so hard to take a photo of this one to really bring out its colours, so the pic below doesn't capture how beautiful this brush really is.
