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    I like the P160 idea too

    Posted by hyperwarp on March 11, 2009, 6:10 pm, in reply to "Re: Help Me Please --- SHOEBOX SHAVESHOP stocking"

    a kilo could be chopped up into a whole lotta "portions"

    --Previous Message--
    : By the way, I like ChemErik's idea of breaking
    : up a kilo of P160 soft soap. The price is
    : right and it should provide an easily made
    : lather of very good quality. I would load
    : it into those nice little 1-cup sealed
    : Anchor Hocking tempered glass bowls that
    : they sell at Wal-Mart.
    :
    : In fact, I think this is an excellent idea!
    :
    : - Murray
    :
    :
    : --Previous Message--
    : Hi 'Warp - Neat idea!
    :
    : On a smaller scale, I have a couple of new
    : wetshaver kits just waiting for new guys in
    : need!
    :
    : I think the Weishi is an ideal razor for
    : getting started, for testing different
    : blades without dire consequences, and for
    : sensitive skin. It is a well-made razor and
    : the recipient doesn't feel like he has been
    : given something cheap.
    :
    : I think the more universally accepted blade
    : (that is, almost no complaints) is the
    : Crystal/IP . I would give a supply of these
    : with the razors and encourage the new
    : wetshavers to stick with these for a good
    : while and develop their technique.
    :
    : I can't speak to creams because I don't use
    : them. For soaps, I think glycerin-based
    : soaps are easier to lather early on, and
    : they provide a good shave. My favorite
    : soaps, otherwise, are Cella and the Valobra
    : Shave Stick (converted into a cake).
    : Institut Karite is also excellent.
    :
    : For brushes, I would look at the Omega boar
    : models. I think any of them would be good,
    : and I have generally stocked the 49 for such
    : occasions. The smaller Omegas would also be
    : good, and the luxurious 31020, 31025, 31064,
    : and 31156 from the Selected Boar Brush line
    : would be a step up.
    :
    : I'm not sure that I would get into giving
    : badger brushes away. I think that pure
    : badger outperforms anything else, but many
    : find them prickly. (For me, the Omega 63171
    : in pure badger is awfully close to brush
    : perfection.) Silvertip brushes make
    : expensive gifts. Rather than buy badger
    : brushes for this purpose, I would turn to
    : the nicer Omegas I listed above, that sell
    : for around $25.00 each. The new brush
    : worked out by Zach and Giovanni with Omega
    : may also be just the ticket.
    :
    : Aftershaves are a rather individual matter.
    : I use Thayer's Witch Hazel because most
    : colognes and aftershaves attack my
    : olfactory. I would say that your friends
    : could just get whatever aftershave they
    : already like at the local store, including
    : the Nivea balm.
    :
    : Hope this helps you, 'Warp -
    :
    : - Murray
    :
    :
    : --Previous Message--
    : So if you were building a ShoeBox ShaveShop
    : what basic things would you put in the
    : box....Remember
    : your Shop is a Shoebox (well, maybe 2
    : shoebox's )
    :
    : What 2 or 3 razors?
    :
    : What 4 to 6 brands of blades ?
    :
    : What 3 to 6 badger brushes ?
    :
    : What 3 to 6 Boar brushes ?
    :
    : What 3 to 6 Shave Creams ?
    :
    : What 3 to 6 Shave Soaps ?
    :
    : What 2 to 4 AfterShaves ?
    :
    : What little extra items, such as Alum Block,
    : Styptic Pencils, etc.
    :
    : Seriously guys your input & opinions are
    : truly appreciated...Sigh, I might even go 3
    : Shoebox's but No Mo'
    :
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