PLISSON Shaving Brushes & Razors

[BreguetRolex]

Anyone else here have interest in high end shaving brushes and razors..? I just ordered from France 3 of the PLISSON Shaving Brushes with one in Olivewood Handle, one with ROSEWOOD Handle and the other in BRIARWOOD and all three are in the large #18 Size with French White Badger Hair. The Company has been hand crafting shaving brushes since 1808 in France... These are just the bomb in looks and world craftsmanship .

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[Knappo 1307]

OP, you need to figure out how to rotate your pictures. Every time I click on your threads I get a crink in my neck...

[2ltdjorn]

I'm debating adding a Simpson to my rotation... but the selection is over whelming.

[cruise_bone]

Originally Posted by 2ltdjorn

I'm debating adding a Simpson to my rotation... but the selection is over whelming.

I have a couple of Simpsons and love them.

I have a WeeScot for traveling and a stunning Duke D3 in sapphire for home use that has become one of my favorites.

I've not had a Plisson yet.

So many great shaving products out there. I must have 20-25 brushes alone!

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by cruise_bone

I have a couple of Simpsons and love them.

I have a WeeScot for traveling and a stunning Duke D3 in sapphire for home use that has become one of my favorites.

I've not had a Plisson yet.

So many great shaving products out there. I must have 20-25 brushes alone!

I bought 8 different PLISSON Brushes with the most expensive one is about $1000.00 US. It is there flag ship brush however it has never used yet.. The high mountain badger hair in size 20 is there top of the line..

[BisonHead]

I have an old skool leather and silver gentleman's wash kit that my Grandfather gave me with a Badger hair brush. Has a bakelite holder in it for the razor blades. Its a pleasure to use. Lathers up real smart.

[Brew]

I'm a boar guy.

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by Brew

I'm a boar guy.

Me too. I like that a badger brush retains warmth the best, but I don’t like it’s floppy nature and always come back to a boar brush.

[BreguetRolex]

Surely there is many a guys here into shaving brushes besides me..:)

[BreguetRolex]

This one was just a tad over $1000.00 US and shipped from Plisson in France with a 2 month waiting list when i bought it..

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[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

This one was just a tad over $1000.00 US and shipped from Plisson in France with a 2 month waiting list when i bought it..

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Anyone paying that kind of money for that is a complete fool, sorry OP......

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Anyone paying that kind of money for that is a complete fool, sorry OP......

Sorry, can't agree with you, Jason. Although I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a brush, there's stuff I enjoy that I'll pay a whole lot more than most would find reasonable (including the razor set I posted). I bet you have stuff others might say the same about.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by Brew

Sorry, can't agree with you, Jason. Although I wouldn't spend that kind of money on a brush, there's stuff I enjoy that I'll pay a whole lot more than most would find reasonable (including the razor set I posted). I bet you have stuff others might say the same about.

I was referring to the brush, and I stand by it. Nothing else.

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I was referring to the brush, and I stand by it. Nothing else.

I have a friend who has a shaving brush that was turned from a huge piece of ivory. It is extremely rare and I’m sure it was very expensive. To each his own.


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[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

Anyone paying that kind of money for that is a complete fool, sorry OP......

I assume you paid a fair market price for your Sea-Dweller, a watch that is far less accurate than a $25 quartz timepiece. Who is to say how much someone should spend on an item they value?

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

I assume you paid a fair market price for your Sea-Dweller, a watch that is far less accurate than a $25 quartz timepiece. Who is to say how much someone should spend on an item they value?

You assume wrong, it was a gift...

[joeychitwood]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

You assume wrong, it was a gift...

My mistake. But then aren’t you being a fool to keep it when you could sell it for thousands and buy a much cheaper watch instead.

[BreguetRolex]

I have 6 brushes I bought from PLISSON ..


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[Andad]

I can see you don’t have a a razor?

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Andad

I can see you don’t have a a razor?

No, we just apply magic brush cream and it just disappears...:)

[Andad]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

No, we just apply magic brush cream and it just disappears...:)

You might need to stand a bit closer?

[BreguetRolex]

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[BreguetRolex]

Shaving SOAPS, Creams or...?

[Burlington]

No straight razor to go with the brush ? Love to use mine when time provides.

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Burlington

No straight razor to go with the brush ? Love to use mine when time provides.

I have had one used on me here many times in Sri lanka but don't have a "BIG ENOUGH PAIR" to attempt it myself YET.. I would love to try it sometime...

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

I have had one used on me here many times in Sri lanka but don't have a "BIG ENOUGH PAIR" to attempt it myself YET.. I would love to try it sometime...

Once you have practiced a few times it’s really not as delicate as it looks. As long as you use the right angle and motion you won’t get more than a nick.

When freshly stropped the blade should be sharp enough to cut a hair when the hair is pushed against the blade. I read the stropping step is only temporary as it ‘uncurls’ the ultra thin edge of the blade to a minusculey fine edge.

It any case. It’s the sharpest thing in the house when ready to go.

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Burlington

Once you have practiced a few times it’s really not as delicate as it looks. As long as you use the right angle and motion you won’t get more than a nick.

When freshly stropped the blade should be sharp enough to cut a hair when the hair is pushed against the blade. I read the stropping step is only temporary as it ‘uncurls’ the ultra thin edge of the blade to a minusculey fine edge.

It any case. It’s the sharpest thing in the house when ready to go.

I would not mind giving it a try and don't they offer straight razors with interchangeable blades too..?

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

I would not mind giving it a try and don't they offer straight razors with interchangeable blades too..?

Yes that is what I learnt with - you snap a regular blade down the middle prior to installing it.

Barbers tend to use this type.

The smaller size makes it easier to pick up the new skill.

[daveathall]

I used one from Geo F Trumper of London for a long while, it was a small one called a "Chubby." I had a very large one at first but found it too wieldy and it got water and soap all over the bathroom, the chubby, although not cheap was perfect. I had a razor made in Solingen (spelling) that was brilliant once I learnt to allow it to shave me rather than when I put pressure on and removed half my head after each shave.

[Burlington]

Originally Posted by daveathall

I used one from Geo F Trumper of London for a long while, it was a small one called a "Chubby." I had a very large one at first but found it too wieldy and it got water and soap all over the bathroom, the chubby, although not cheap was perfect. I had a razor made in Solingen (spelling) that was brilliant once I learnt to allow it to shave me rather than when I put pressure on and removed half my head after each shave.

Solingen is the home of German steel. They do make some very good items from there. This is where my razor comes from too.