October 2018 Acquisitions

[Acer89]

Yes Sir! I've never had a true bulb from Maggards. I've had less Fan shaped than this but never a bulb which is a shame as I prefer a bulb.

I've had a few Maggards bulbs are more half bulbs. Never seen a Maggards true fan or true bulb they seem almost a hybrid shape.

Looking forward to seeing pics of your newly set knot in a nice new handle.

 

[Shaverrific666]

I've had a few Maggards bulbs are more half bulbs. Never seen a Maggards true fan or true bulb they seem almost a hybrid shape.

Looking forward to seeing pics of your newly set knot in a nice new handle.

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To be or (K)not to be that is the question!
Nice haul, James!

 

[Acer89]

To be or (K)not to be that is the question!
Nice haul, James!

Hey you.... fan, bulb, flat, half moon or hybrid. It makes a difference to us boys.

 

[Wayne]

I've had a few Maggards bulbs are more half bulbs. Never seen a Maggards true fan or true bulb they seem almost a hybrid shape.

Looking forward to seeing pics of your newly set knot in a nice new handle.

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Thanks, the handle looks a bit special, I'm secretly hoping it isn't as large as my last one which is a monster.

 

[churchilllafemme]

I just got a vintage Plisson brush, size 14 in real horn, from a good friend. It is taking the place in my rotation of a small WWII Rooney boar brush, which has a lot of great history but is not very practical for building and applying lather.

 

[Bizzyberry]

Another Rooney, Best Badger this time. Washed and one test lather. seems quite floppy compared to other best badger brushes I have such as Maseto and Simpsons. It did create a superb lather using Monsavon.

 

[isendono]

Another Rooney, Best Badger this time. Washed and one test lather. seems quite floppy compared to other best badger brushes I have such as Maseto and Simpsons. It did create a superb lather using Monsavon.

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mine sheds :u

 

[Bizzyberry]

mine sheds :u

Did you get yours from eBay, from that seller that seems to have quite a few Rooney brushes for sale?

 

[isendono]

Did you get yours from eBay, from that seller that seems to have quite a few Rooney brushes for sale?

I did yeah, I was eye-ing for more but the one I got just won't stop losing hairs every shave.

 

[Tzimisce]

I had a feeling that I will find a Colonial General, so I ordered these 20 days ago.
And here they are!

 

[halvor]

I use Williams a couple times a week. In fact I used it an hour ago. It is cheap as chips here in the US & Canada. Many say they can't get consistent lather, but I think we're spoiled by today's instant lather products. Drop the Williams into a mug, soak a big boar for 5 minutes, get as much water out of the boar as you can, and then swirl on the soap in the mug for a solid 60-90 seconds. After 30-40 seconds you'll begin to feel resistance to the brush moving on the soap- keep working at it. Ignore the airy bubbly froth that is almost spilling over the top of the mug. If you like, scoop up what you can and start to face lather. After covering your face return to the mug and swirl for the final 20-30 seconds. Then face lather. You may want to drop a few drops of water into the knot to personal preference. Spend a fair amount of time on your face using paint brush strokes. I know this is some work but you'll be rewarded with an incredibly rich, stable, slick lather. It really isn't all that different than lathering Mitchell's in my experience. It such a historic soap- in continuous production since 1840.

I only have experience with a vintage puck (about my own age I surmise). Have you tried both new and vintage and is the difference significant? I get excellent lather from mine, with less work than what you apparently need to invest in current ones.

 

[Acer89]

I had a feeling that I will find a Colonial General, so I ordered these 20 days ago.
And here they are!
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Proline blades are excellent . Very smooth. Enjoy using them in your new General.

 

[Tzimisce]

Thank you @Acer89
Already tried the combination and decided that this is the right one for me.

When you order blades at 4th of October, the razor at 17th of October and they come together...
I am sure that @DrewG made a better package than the company itself!

Only problem is that I shaved yesterday with 98R, but I can not stand there looking at them!

 

[Acer89]

Thank you @Acer89
Already tried the combination and decided that this is the right one for me.

When you order blades at 4th of October, the razor at 17th of October and they come together...
I am sure that @DrewG made a better package than the company itself!

Only problem is that I shaved yesterday with 98R, but I can not stand there looking at them!

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If you want a nice stainless steel stand for the ss General look HERE

 

[Dr Watson]

I did yeah, I was eye-ing for more but the one I got just won't stop losing hairs every shave.

Possibly from the infamous shedding batch?

https://www.executive-shaving.co.uk/Rooney-Shaving-Brushes-An-Introduction