Harry Koenig * Silver Plated Shaving Gift Set Review

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(More customer reviews)The product is made in China, which is a bit disappointing, considering the price. The overall look is nice and we like that the soap dish is built in. The razor only fits an older style blade and the blade constantly slides off it. After a few months the brush started to fall apart - we will need a new one in less than a year.

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Kingsley Navy BLUE & Chrome silver finished SHAVE SET natural bristle brush, Gillette Mach 3 III razor, soap cake, stand shaving Men's Grooming Gift Father's Day Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this product for my husband's birthday and he seemed to like it. I was a bit disappointed that all of the parts are just plastic - I thought it was going to be a bit heavier and more "old-fashioned." Nonetheless, my husband uses it everyday and said just the brush was worth the money. Also he thought the brush was a bit small. It took one full week to get here.
My husband said this: This shaving kit has an excellent silvertip badger brush which make the set worth more than it may seem. Also the soap cup has a brilliant mirror on the reverse side which comes in handy. I love it!
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Well it's been about 7 months since I wrote the review above and I was wrong. Don't buy this product!!!!!
The dish permanently stained an old porcelain sink that will absolutely not come off and the brush head has since detached from it's handle! What a waste!

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Col Ichabod Conk CHROME Shave Mug cup bowl with Colonel Conk Shaving Soap Review

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(More customer reviews)The Colonel Ichabod Conk lather bowl is a small, effective chrome plated bowl for creating lather used in a traditional wet shave. The contours are well formed to create sufficient lather with minimal effort. The thin-walled and light construction of the bowl, and the hollow base does not retain heat, causing lather to cool very quickly when not continually warmed in some fashion. For the price, however, this lather bowl delivers as promised.

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Silver Plated 4 Piece Shave Set Review

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(More customer reviews)This shaving set falls under a budget category, and while that isn't bad it isn't on the same level as the high-quality Merkur razor/brush/stand sets you can find from high end shaving resellers.
That said, this set's best feature is likely its modular stand. It fits well with its original pieces, however the bar that holds the brush and razor are fairly standard sized and thus will fairly easily hold different brush and razor sets. The included razor seems to be a generic Gillette-type Trac II head with one blade included to fit, and the brush is a boar bristle brush with a dyed stripe across the middle.
The razor is good for the beginning wetshaver to start with, a simple, fairly inexpensive double blade razor is preferred in traditional wetshaving as opposed to the newer cartridge razor designs with 3+ blades currently in the market. As Gillette no longer fully controls the patent on the TracII razor blade cartridges, generic replacement blades are readily available for the razor, making it an excellent budget option. The stand should easily hold a single-blade safety razor such as a vintage Gillette Super Speed or Merkur Hefty Classic, should the owner own a better razor already or wish to upgrade as they gain experience. (The metal suspension bar could also be bent somewhat out of line to fit for razors with wider handles.)
The boar brush is of decent quality, the steel handle is elegent and feels very solid in the hand. The brush could be a bit longer and wider, but it's enough to get the job done. Again, if the owner would like to substitute a higher quality badger brush with softer bristles and better water-retaining quality, it should fit easily in the brush stand. (Recommend Tweezerman Pure Badger Shaving Brush as a starter badger brush)
The one major complaint with this set is the included soap, a Taiwanese-made shaving soap under the brand name "Kingsley". While sufficent, I would recommend a glycerin shaving soap such as Col. Conks Glycerin or Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap (often available locally), either of these soaps will readily provide a dense, slick, cushioning lather. Other high quality traditional shaving creams can be used with this setup, such as Proraso Eucalyptus Shaving Cream Tube, Trumper Limes Soft Shaving Cream, Taylor of Old Bond Street Avocado Shaving Cream Jar, or Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort Shave Cream.

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Van Der Hagen Premium Shave Set (Soap, Bowl, Brush) Review

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(More customer reviews)Got this kit for about $8.50 at a Wal-Mart.
And, considering the price, its an awesome value.
Here's the thing about brush shaving, its really nice. It feels good on your face, it results in a nice close shave, and its honestly kinda fun to do it the old school way.
The bad part is, you go on the internet and find out that there's a super elite group of people who will tell you that THIS brand of shave soap is the best soap and you should only use THIS brand of badger brush because the other types don't compare and how you can only use THIS kind of razor because the other kinds will somehow destroy your face and make shaving the kind of unspeakable horror only sick, twisted people dare entertain their minds with.
The point I'm trying to make is this: there is actually a community of shaving snobs. People who've actually invested over a hundred dollars in particular, elite equipment to SCRAPE LITTLE HAIRS OFF THEIR CHINS!!!!
So they see this cheapo set and turn their noses up at it, because its ONLY EIGHT DOLLARS and you can BUY IT AT WAL-MART!!!I do like wet shaving. Its a good shave. I shave with a double edge safety razor (a Merkur) and this particular kit. And it works out GREAT!!!So here's my review:
THE BRUSH: Its a boars hair brush, and its fine. It lathers well, it works the way it should, its not rough on my face at all. Yes, it has a plastic handle. WHO CARES?!?!?!?! Its the HANDLE of a friggin BRUSH!!! Do your hands start on fire if they touch plastic? Do you get an allergic reaction if your fingertips handle a brush thats not metal or wood? If you answered "No" to both those questions, then you're fine. Complaining about the material of a shaving brush handle makes you a snob.
THE BOWL: Its a bowl. The soap sits in it, it holds steady when you lather. Its fine. You know why? Because its a FREAKIN' BOWL!!! How do you honestly complain about a bowl? It functions, it doesn't offend the eye, its fine. Don't be a snob.
THE SOAP: Honestly, I've tried so many canned shaving creams its ridiculous. I'm a man with sensitive skin and it doesn't matter how moisturizing the cream was, I still had nicks and cuts and irritated skin. So imagine my surprise to find this soap to be a key part of a very clean, enjoyable shave. I seriously get better results from this soap than I do with my gels and creams. Way to go, VDH shaving soap. Are there better shaving soaps? Probably. Do I care? No, because this one leaves my face moisturized and refreshed, costs 1.80 per bar, and I can actually get it without ordering it over the internet.BOTTOM LINE: A great wet shave kit, especially for the price. Avoid the snobby opinions and give it an honest shot. If you're not a total tool you'll probably be surprised by how nice this kit is.
There are plenty of things in this world where the level of craftsmanship and attention to detail make a huge difference. Guitars are such a product. Automobiles are another. Shaving brushes and bowls are NOT!!!
Don't be a dumb shaving snob, just go shave your face, then start investing yourself in something thats actually important.

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