May 2018 Acquisitions

My first Lather Catcher is now in my hands. Made in Germany an 'American Model'. From the limited research I've done it's a copy of an early Kampfe circa 1887.

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It came with 3 'Simplex' wedge blades, one of which was totally goosed with corrosion. the other two (right of the picture) have some corrosion, and was informed by @Fergiebilly that it's likely the corrosion is deep. I'm keeping them in case I try my hand at honing.

I obtained a honed NOS C.V. Heljestrand wedge from him. Foreground of picture.

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You might just make out the adjusting screws on the angle lug.

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It will make its debut on my next SOTD. Really looking forward to that.
 
Rockwell 2C razor with leather sheath.
Two artisan shaving soaps and ASB from Granville Island market during my recent trip to Vancouver, BC.

I used the 2C baseplate#1 today and have to say it's way milder than my existing 6S, to the point I'd say it's uselessly mild. I'll try baseplate#3 tomorrow which is what I really wanted anyway. Weird as my favourite 6S plate is #2 which gives a really close easy shave.

I haven't tried the soaps yet so can't comment on their performance.

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My first Lather Catcher is now in my hands. Made in Germany an 'American Model'. From the limited research I've done it's a copy of an early Kampfe circa 1887.

LeApvE3.jpg


It came with 3 'Simplex' wedge blades, one of which was totally goosed with corrosion. the other two (right of the picture) have some corrosion, and was informed by @Fergiebilly that it's likely the corrosion is deep. I'm keeping them in case I try my hand at honing.

I obtained a honed NOS C.V. Heljestrand wedge from him. Foreground of picture.

qiPA7FH.jpg


You might just make out the adjusting screws on the angle lug.

Re654WD.jpg


L9inedN.jpg


hsMMega.jpg


It will make its debut on my next SOTD. Really looking forward to that.


Lovely looking razor. Great score
 
Rockwell 2C razor with leather sheath.
Two artisan shaving soaps and ASB from Granville Island market during my recent trip to Vancouver, BC.

I used the 2C baseplate#1 today and have to say it's way milder than my existing 6S, to the point I'd say it's uselessly mild. I'll try baseplate#3 tomorrow which is what I really wanted anyway. Weird as my favourite 6S plate is #2 which gives a really close easy shave.

I haven't tried the soaps yet so can't comment on their performance.

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Update to my post after shaving:

The 2C baseplate#3 was a vast improvement on #1 and have almost a BBS. Strange though it feels more like a 6S plate#1.5

The two new soaps were a dead loss; just bubbly collapsing thin lather. Looks like I've got myself two expensive bath soaps! That'll teach me to buy artisan soaps without tallow.
 
My first Lather Catcher is now in my hands. Made in Germany an 'American Model'. From the limited research I've done it's a copy of an early Kampfe circa 1887.

LeApvE3.jpg


It came with 3 'Simplex' wedge blades, one of which was totally goosed with corrosion. the other two (right of the picture) have some corrosion, and was informed by @Fergiebilly that it's likely the corrosion is deep. I'm keeping them in case I try my hand at honing.

I obtained a honed NOS C.V. Heljestrand wedge from him. Foreground of picture.

qiPA7FH.jpg


You might just make out the adjusting screws on the angle lug.

Re654WD.jpg


L9inedN.jpg


hsMMega.jpg


It will make its debut on my next SOTD. Really looking forward to that.
Oh Hell, yes indeed!!!!!
 
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