PLISSON Shaving Brushes & Razors

[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.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by joeychitwood

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.

I don't sell gifts, do you?

[Knappo 1307]

I'll bow out here, To the OP, Joey, and Larry and to anyone else I offended I apologize. 1k for a shave brush is a great price...

[Handey0465]

Could you imagine a waiting list for a shaving brush?

People just going out of their way to make simple tasks a luxurious endeavor.

Not for me....

[chinaski]

I have a vintage Gillette Slim and a few other Safety Razors along with Badger and Boar brushes, but I'm sporting a beard these days so it gets little use. I still use my Atra handle and cheap blades from Amazon for neck cleanup though. I'm a cheap bastard.

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I'll bow out here, To the OP, Joey, and Larry and to anyone else I offended I apologize. 1k for a shave brush is a great price...

Not offended at all as if I did not want to pay the money for that brush or the other 8 of them I bought, just would have passed them on by. There is really no need what so ever for it but heck i wanted it...

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Handey0465

Could you imagine a waiting list for a shaving brush?

People just going out of their way to make simple tasks a luxurious endeavor.

Not for me....

Yah crazy but I wanted one and now I do..:) Have it but still never used it..:)

[BreguetRolex]

I have 6 brushes I bought from PLISSON ..


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[Xenon]

Benn using the same exact combination for 33 years with great results: Gillette Atra Handle, Gillette Atra Plus Razor, and Gillette Foamy Shaving Cream.

[BreguetRolex]

Here is the one with bone handle that was ridiculous price wise..


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[Jona]

Isn't it difficult holding your head at a 90º angle to shave?

[BreguetRolex]

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[m j b]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

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

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?

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

I'll bow out here

Thanks Joey for saving me the trouble.

So, back to the original topic, kind of... can anyone recommend a good "starter" straight razor that I can try? I have a "safety" razor (Edwin Jagger) which works well, but I still nick myself often and I have to go over my face several times to get a close shave. I do have a rather heavy beard.

Oh, I also just noticed (when looking up the name) that my brush (also EJ, badger I suspect) handle (bakelite?) is really disintegrating. Almost falling apart on the edges. Looks like crap, as if I drop it every morning (I do not). And the bristles are not holding up well. Of course, it was inexpensive and is nearly 20 years old...

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Agatka01

That's a great branch. Since I don't know much about shaving. But I want to give my young man a gift like this. What do you advise? He's dark-skinned and has pretty stiff stubble. What razors can remove it? Maybe a model of some kind.

Not sure what color/tone of the skin would make any difference on what Razor to choose from..?

[airchitect]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

Not sure what color/tone of the skin would make any difference on what Razor to choose from..?

I think they just mean that his hair may be more coarse/difficult.


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[Widows Son]

I don't have a crazy high end stuff, but I do enjoy a leisurely shave using a brush and old fashioned double edged safety razor.

[Brenngun]

Funny thing about shaving brushes. There's only a couple of sources for globally for the knots. The top line knot can be had for $50.00e. It's a high mountain white badger hair knot. The rarest of badger hair from the high mountains of China. The creme de la creme of badger hair. Long white tips, extremely soft natural hair, well packed with extra hair, great backbone Measures Base 21.3mm Loft 65mm Tuff 22mm.

Plisson and every other brush manufacturer use these same knots for their brushes. There's no other suppliers and they don't make their own knots. So essentially anything more than the $50 your paying will be for the handle material and finish. Everyone can judge for themselves if the handle was worth the price. All mine are custom hand made brushes. The handles are one of a kind some made out of very exotic materials. Knots made from both boar and badger. None cost more than $200.00

[Roll-E]

Someone please school me. What is the difference between normal store bought brush and a Plisson in terms of use? I understand the craftsmanship piece, what about function and feel?

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Roll-E

Someone please school me. What is the difference between normal store bought brush and a Plisson in terms of use? I understand the craftsmanship piece, what about function and feel?

Pretty much all are bought or purchased in a store if not brick and motor then online... Surely one does not have to be "SCHOOLED" about a simple run of the mill shaving brush. They all do the same no matter the price and also can get by without even using one to apply cream if you choose....

[Brew]

Originally Posted by Roll-E

Someone please school me. What is the difference between normal store bought brush and a Plisson in terms of use? I understand the craftsmanship piece, what about function and feel?

I think most of the store bought brushes will be from boar bristles, not badger hair. Higher end stores may sell badger, like Art of Shaving. I find the cheaper boar brushes easier to lather. But they take some time to break in (the bristles split and get softer with use). Badger brushes seem to keep the lather warmer longer.


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[Roll-E]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

Pretty much all are bought or purchased in a store if not brick and motor then online... Surely one does not have to be "SCHOOLED" about a simple run of the mill shaving brush. They all do the same no matter the price and also can get by without even using one to apply cream if you choose....

Stop being a jerk lol

[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by Roll-E

Stop being a jerk lol

No "SCHOOLING" Required..! quite simple..!

[Brew]

Originally Posted by BreguetRolex

No "SCHOOLING" Required..! quite simple..!

A straight razor is, “quite simple.” Yet, you might want to ask a question or two before diving in.


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[Knappo 1307]

Feed me!!

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by Brew

I think most of the store bought brushes will be from boar bristles, not badger hair. Higher end stores may sell badger, like Art of Shaving. I find the cheaper boar brushes easier to lather. But they take some time to break in (the bristles split and get softer with use). Badger brushes seem to keep the lather warmer longer.


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You talk as if the OP is going to even take them out of the boxes.

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[Brew]

Originally Posted by zengineer

You talk as if the OP is going to even take them out of the boxes.

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Yes, but I thought I was responding to another member.


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[BreguetRolex]

Originally Posted by zengineer

You talk as if the OP is going to even take them out of the boxes.

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Surely not required for "OWNERSHIP" as I see it..! I have 2 out and using and the other 6 are backups/spares just incase..