The Monthly Haul: February 2023

Just arrived, from the Spanish Amazon shop.

Two Rockwell 6S razors, one for me, the other will make a nice birthday gift for a friend, at the killer price of €17 each! 

Amazing!  How is that possible?

I love when good things happen for a fellow member.

Great score, Emmanuel! Enjoy

(02-01-2023, 10:53 AM)Uncas Wrote: I love when good things happen for a fellow member.

(02-01-2023, 02:28 PM)chazt Wrote: Great score, Emmanuel! Enjoy

Thank you!

(02-01-2023, 08:22 AM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: Amazing!  How is that possible?

I just don't know, probably a mistake made by someone at amazon.es...   Or maybe they are just becoming philanthropic   
The news spread quickly at 30 January, on a Spanish shaving forum and a Portuguese Facebook group, and literally dozens of members took the chance.
As you can imagine, the stock was gone at the end of the day,  and now everyone  is receiving and enjoying their razors

(02-01-2023, 03:46 PM)primotenore Wrote:

That grain mill looks amazing! 

(02-01-2023, 03:46 PM)primotenore Wrote:

Primo, that's a beautiful Sana grain mill.

I've never used a grain mill but I imagine you have to dial in the grind setting as you do with a coffee grinder.

I'll take a loaf of crusty sourdough.

(02-01-2023, 03:46 PM)primotenore Wrote:

WOW!!

(02-02-2023, 04:21 AM)TheLegalRazor Wrote:

(02-01-2023, 03:46 PM)primotenore Wrote:

Primo, that's a beautiful Sana grain mill.

I've never used a grain mill but I imagine you have to dial in the grind setting as you do with a coffee grinder.

I'll take a loaf of crusty sourdough.

Take a number, Ricardo. 

(02-02-2023, 07:13 AM)Uncas Wrote:

(02-01-2023, 03:46 PM)primotenore Wrote:

WOW!!

Heirloom Kitchen Appliance, for sure. Thanks, Bill.

Well, it was only a matter of time before I succumbed to the considerable skills of Troy of TroyCraft, based in Australia.
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 had seen better days.  After a series a discussions with Troy, we came up with a handle design, and he 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.  Whilst this was a knot transplant job, Troy's knots have an excellent reputation.  We are indeed lucky to have Troy in our wet-shaving community.

(02-26-2023, 04:44 AM)TomG Wrote: Well, it was only a matter of time before I succumbed to the considerable skills of Troy of TroyCraft, based in Australia.
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 had seen better days.  After a series a discussions with Troy, we came up with a handle design, and he 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.  Whilst this was a knot transplant job, Troy's knots have an excellent reputation.  We are indeed lucky to have Troy in our wet-shaving community.

Stunning brush, congratulations.

(02-02-2023, 08:51 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(02-02-2023, 04:21 AM)TheLegalRazor Wrote:

(02-01-2023, 03:46 PM)primotenore Wrote:

Primo, that's a beautiful Sana grain mill.

I've never used a grain mill but I imagine you have to dial in the grind setting as you do with a coffee grinder.

I'll take a loaf of crusty sourdough.

Take a number, Ricardo. 

Do you mean like these?

(02-27-2023, 04:04 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(02-02-2023, 08:51 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(02-02-2023, 04:21 AM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: Primo, that's a beautiful Sana grain mill.

I've never used a grain mill but I imagine you have to dial in the grind setting as you do with a coffee grinder.

I'll take a loaf of crusty sourdough.

Take a number, Ricardo. 

Do you mean like these?

Mmmmm. Sesame seeds are a must. Hit that with some Irish butter. Yes.

(02-27-2023, 04:04 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(02-02-2023, 08:51 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(02-02-2023, 04:21 AM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: Primo, that's a beautiful Sana grain mill.

I've never used a grain mill but I imagine you have to dial in the grind setting as you do with a coffee grinder.

I'll take a loaf of crusty sourdough.

Take a number, Ricardo. 

Do you mean like these?

Primo, I only asked for one, so it's generous of you to make me two.  Those look amazing.

(02-27-2023, 01:18 PM)Mike Distress Wrote:

(02-27-2023, 04:04 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(02-02-2023, 08:51 AM)primotenore Wrote: Take a number, Ricardo. 

Do you mean like these?

Mmmmm. Sesame seeds are a must. Hit that with some Irish butter. Yes.

What's especially delicious, is the "Everything but the Bagel" seasoning. 

(02-27-2023, 01:35 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote:

(02-27-2023, 04:04 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(02-02-2023, 08:51 AM)primotenore Wrote: Take a number, Ricardo. 

Do you mean like these?

Primo, I only asked for one, so it's generous of you to make me two.  Those look amazing.

Thank you, Ricardo. If you were closer, I would love to share.

I just scored this for almost 1/4 of what this Bay Rhum costs on the Bonny Doon Website. (Seller's photo)

Great acquisition, Primo.  One of the best bay rum fragrances and, arguably, the best.

(02-27-2023, 02:08 PM)primotenore Wrote: I just scored this for almost 1/4 of what this Bay Rhum costs on the Bonny Doon Website. (Seller's photo)

Whoa big flex!! Congratulations on that one Primo, great catch.

(02-26-2023, 04:44 AM)TomG Wrote: Well, it was only a matter of time before I succumbed to the considerable skills of Troy of TroyCraft, based in Australia.
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 had seen better days.  After a series a discussions with Troy, we came up with a handle design, and he 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.  Whilst this was a knot transplant job, Troy's knots have an excellent reputation.  We are indeed lucky to have Troy in our wet-shaving community.

Very nice.