February 2022 Acquisitions

[jphelan81]

Copper Outlaw arrived. Lovely razor but came with wrong handle and was missing the stand. Have contacted Alpha, I'm sure it can be fixed.

 

[jphelan81]

El Gordo brush and two ferrules for my Outlaw brush. Excellent quality and service as always from @AlphaShaving

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What's the quality of that El Gordo brush like? Quite like the look of the black version.

 

[Boycie83]

What's the quality of that El Gordo brush like? Quite like the look of the black version.

Before going in to detail, I should state upfront that I'm an Alpha fanboy.

It's a lovely brush. The handle is slightly larger than a cylindrical Cadbury's Creme Egg in size and has good knurling. The aggressiveness of the knurling isn't quite as grippy as the Bravo Sure Grip handle but still has plenty of grip. Weight wise it's probably similar to the Outlaw - it's lighter than I expected given its size (a good thing). I have the Wickham/Alpha Gothic brush and it's stunning but also weighs a ton. I could fight off an intruder with it should such a response ever be required mid-shave. I like the weight and look of the Gothic brush but appreciate it will be too heavy for some folk. The El Gordo will work for folk that want a large and light(ish) brush - 100g. The knot feels lovely from the initial palm lather I tried.

 

[jphelan81]

Before going in to detail, I should state upfront that I'm an Alpha fanboy.

It's a lovely brush. The handle is slightly larger than a cylindrical Cadbury's Creme Egg in size and has good knurling. The aggressiveness of the knurling isn't quite as grippy as the Bravo Sure Grip handle but still has plenty of grip. Weight wise it's probably similar to the Outlaw - it's lighter than I expected given its size (a good thing). I have the Wickham/Alpha Gothic brush and it's stunning but also weighs a ton. I could fight off an intruder with it should such a response ever be required mid-shave. I like the weight and look of the Gothic brush but appreciate it will be too heavy for some folk. The El Gordo will work for folk that want a large and light(ish) brush - 100g. The knot feels lovely from the initial palm lather I tried.

You devil.

 

[Boycie83]

You devil.

There's no denying that they're good value brushes

 

[MPF9]

Fri 4th February

Block of Vitos Super Red- kindly gifted by Arthur @Electrif
Will keep me going for a while, a most dependable soap.

 

[koenfucius]

Yaqi Telstar

 

[Optometrist]

Thought I'd give the new formulation a try. Getting on for eight years since I last used Tabac.

 

[Razorboy]

My fav ever

 

[GSVwetshave]

Sabre L2 polished from Maggard Razors

 

[Jfett]

Sabre L2 polished from Maggard Razors

The polished really does look marvellous. Congratulations sergey. Beautiful piece. Sincerest respects as always my dear friend. J.

 

[lu20vt]

WestMan Adamastor Set

 

[GSVwetshave]

The polished really does look marvellous. Congratulations sergey. Beautiful piece. Sincerest respects as always my dear friend. J.

Thank you me Friend!

 

[Northam Saint]

This months Sniph

 

[Charcoal]

I couldn’t help myself.