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post Jul 1 2017, 09:03 PM

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QUOTE(sil3nC3_10 @ Jun 28 2017, 01:05 PM)
Hey bro just want to ask where did u purchase ur Silver Blue? i hope its somewhere in Malaysia.

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I got the GSBs from Connaught Shaving. Unfortunately, I don't think it is sold in Malaysia.

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post Jul 12 2017, 02:03 PM

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QUOTE(kamazaki @ Jun 18 2017, 09:48 AM)
i really wanna get one of these really bad, where to get em?? hmm.gif
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Try larry at http://www.whippeddog.com/

OR alternately, you can try getting the TITAN or ZY brand straight razor from Ali Express . Both gets favorable reviews on straight razor forums. I personally own a TITAN. Holds up the edge very well. But over time, you will need to hone it. You can also obtain a honing stone from Ali Express as well. Would recommend at least an 8k grit. If you have extra cash to burn, get the Guangxi stone. This is a natural stone, very forgiving as its a slow cutter. Rumoured to be of 12k grits
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post Jul 12 2017, 06:37 PM

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QUOTE(GaryLBV @ Jul 12 2017, 02:03 PM)
Try larry at http://www.whippeddog.com/

OR alternately, you can try getting the TITAN or ZY brand straight razor from Ali Express . Both gets favorable reviews on straight razor forums. I personally own a TITAN. Holds up the edge very well. But over time, you will need to hone it. You can also obtain a honing stone from Ali Express as well. Would recommend at least an 8k grit. If you have extra cash to burn, get the Guangxi stone. This is a natural stone, very forgiving as its a slow cutter. Rumoured to be of 12k grits
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Which is the 12k stone? I searched and could only find 2k and 3k.
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post Jul 19 2017, 01:54 PM

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QUOTE(niakulah @ Jul 12 2017, 06:37 PM)
Which is the 12k stone? I searched and could only find 2k and 3k.
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Search for Guangxi sharpening stone
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post Jul 19 2017, 02:20 PM

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QUOTE(GaryLBV @ Jul 19 2017, 01:54 PM)
Search for Guangxi sharpening stone
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Still no 12k

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post Jul 19 2017, 08:41 PM

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QUOTE(niakulah @ Jul 19 2017, 02:20 PM)
Still no 12k
These are the ones.

Small: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wood-terraz...2504944772.html
Big: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wood-terraz...1772219958.html

But he has stopped selling on Aliexpress and moved to DHgate.

Small: http://www.dhgate.com/product/wood-terrazz.../395915242.html
Big: http://www.dhgate.com/product/wood-terrazz.../395894181.html
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post Jul 22 2017, 01:17 PM

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What's the best razor to get for beginner?
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post Jul 23 2017, 10:31 PM

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QUOTE(biloxee @ Jul 19 2017, 08:41 PM)
Thanks.
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post Jul 24 2017, 04:40 AM

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QUOTE(almaty @ Jul 22 2017, 01:17 PM)
What's the best razor to get for beginner?
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If you worry about nicks get a mild razor
I recommends Rockwell 6C if you willing to invest and allow you to move from mild to aggressive.
https://rockwellrazors.com/pages/products

Otherwise get a weishi 9306 and upgrade later or you could get a qshave futur clone. I find the head big and takes time to adjust for a newbie
https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/thread...hi-9306.504640/

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post Jul 27 2017, 06:54 PM

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QUOTE(patryn33 @ Jul 24 2017, 04:40 AM)
If you worry about nicks get a mild razor
I recommends Rockwell 6C if you willing to invest and allow you to move from mild to aggressive.
https://rockwellrazors.com/pages/products

Otherwise get a weishi 9306 and upgrade later or you could get a qshave futur clone. I find the head big and takes time to adjust for a newbie
https://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/thread...hi-9306.504640/
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6C seeems expensive for a zinc razor. I don't want after a few years the screw rust and break off.
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QUOTE(almaty @ Jul 27 2017, 06:54 PM)
6C seeems expensive for a zinc razor. I don't want after a few years the screw rust and break off.
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A lot of vintage razor even back in 1900 are made with such material and has outlived their owners. Zinc alloy are plated to prevent "rust".

Steel razor is double the price, even EJ etc all made with zinc alloy. Only MIC razor at usd$10-20. German etc all close to usd$50. The 6C is adjustable 6C usd$30
http://www.westcoastshaving.com/best-selli...ety-razors.html

Steel feather usd$160, steel Rockwell usd$100, steel blackbird usd$185, steel ikon $120

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post Jul 29 2017, 09:24 AM

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post Jul 29 2017, 09:56 AM

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BBS with the Ming Shi/QShave Merkur Futur clone. For just RM26, it's an amazing adjustable razor.
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QUOTE(whistler @ Jul 29 2017, 09:56 AM)
BBS with the Ming Shi/QShave Merkur Futur clone. For just RM26, it's an amazing adjustable razor.
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where to buy?
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post Jul 29 2017, 10:38 AM

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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2017-Univer...2804214883.html
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post Jul 29 2017, 10:56 AM

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QUOTE(whistler @ Jul 29 2017, 10:38 AM)
Very tempting! Might get it as a backup. USD11+ for a set with a stand and some blades.
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post Jul 29 2017, 12:29 PM

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QUOTE(whistler @ Jul 29 2017, 09:24 AM)
All vintage Gillettes prior to WWII were of brass construction with gold, silver, or nickel plating which is why many have survived and is a testament to brass' durability.
During WWII, some razors were constructed of zinc alloy/zamak as the war effort lead to brass shotages. Zinc alloy razors will deteriorate and crumble once its protective plating is damaged.
The all brass Fatip Grande, Piccolo, and Testina Gentile razors can be had for around US$20.

That US$30 razor is a Rockwell 2C not the 6C. It comes with only a single baseplate. WCS' shipping is outrageous. They charge US$20 to ship a $30 razor.
Try Maggard.

Fendrihan sells full stainless steel razors at US$34.95/US$39.95 but they don't ship to Malaysia.
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Wahh Thanks.
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post Jul 29 2017, 01:04 PM

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QUOTE(whistler @ Jul 29 2017, 09:24 AM)
All vintage Gillettes prior to WWII were of brass construction with gold, silver, or nickel plating which is why many have survived and is a testament to brass' durability.
During WWII, some razors were constructed of zinc alloy/zamak as the war effort lead to brass shotages. Zinc alloy razors will deteriorate and crumble once its protective plating is damaged.
The all brass Fatip Grande, Piccolo, and Testina Gentile razors can be had for around US$20.

That US$30 razor is a Rockwell 2C not the 6C. It comes with only a single baseplate. WCS' shipping is outrageous. They charge US$20 to ship a $30 razor.
Try Maggard.

Fendrihan sells full stainless steel razors at US$34.95/US$39.95 but they don't ship to Malaysia.
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Fatip just usd$20? I am finding them at ~usd$30
Yes it's a Rockwell 2c not 6C, need to check smart auto correct.

Thanx on Fendrihan, no idea of this brand.

Brass (copper and zinc) more resistance than zamack, a lot of ppl replate their vintage zamack Gillette. How long can plating last? Ppl claim their zamack chrome still looks fine after 40yrs+. I am fine if it can last 50yrs, almost dead then have better things to worry than a razor lol
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post Jul 29 2017, 01:23 PM

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QUOTE(whistler @ Jul 29 2017, 09:56 AM)
BBS with the Ming Shi/QShave Merkur Futur clone. For just RM26, it's an amazing adjustable razor.
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It's cheap but I am not sure if it's amazing.
I use it as my travel razor, waiting for popular to test.

Rockwell 2C plate 3 meet my expectations, no learning curve no worry of nicks, love the angle. Can complete my shave fast
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