Old Blades -- Can't Wait to Try 'Em

[brianmontgomery2000]

Just picked up four old irons at my local Goodwill -- three MacGregor MT's (6-7- and a Golden Ram Tour Grind 3-iron. Total price...$1 each.

The grips on the MT's were tough to get off -- more crumble than cut -- but the 3 iron's grip was pretty decent.

I'm looking forward to hitting them to see what that old blade feedback feels like. I also was thinking about taking one and grinding my own Tour Striker.

I guess it was only a matter of time...I use vintage fountain pens and shave with an old double edge Gillette!

[JerryG]

Just picked up four old irons at my local Goodwill -- three MacGregor MT's (6-7- and a Golden Ram Tour Grind 3-iron. Total price...$1 each.

The grips on the MT's were tough to get off -- more crumble than cut -- but the 3 iron's grip was pretty decent.

I'm looking forward to hitting them to see what that old blade feedback feels like. I also was thinking about taking one and grinding my own Tour Striker.

I guess it was only a matter of time...I use vintage fountain pens and shave with an old double edge Gillette!

You will love the MT's. I have a set from the mid '70's or so and they are great!
I shave with a mug and a brush.

[brianmontgomery2000]

Mug and brush, too. Taylor of Old Bond Street or Proraso shave cream or maybe one of the handcrafted soaps.

[JerryG]

Mug and brush, too. Taylor of Old Bond Street or Proraso shave cream or maybe one of the handcrafted soaps.

I purchase the soap from a woman who does soaps, lotions and lip balms in her garage and basement. I suspect there may be a bit of eye of newt, clipped hair of toad, and other secret ingredients, but it sure does the job. I can always tell where each one is made. The one I currently have has the feint smell of automobile oil. The one in the cupboard seems to have a hint of coal.

[brianmontgomery2000]

I purchase the soap from a woman who does soaps, lotions and lip balms in her garage and basement. I suspect there may be a bit of eye of newt, clipped hair of toad, and other secret ingredients, but it sure does the job. I can always tell where each one is made. The one I currently have has the feint smell of automobile oil. The one in the cupboard seems to have a hint of coal.

One of the "Sue's" from Badger & Blade forums?

[JerryG]

One of the "Sue's" from Badger & Blade forums?

Nope. Actually a lady married to a former colleague.

[brianmontgomery2000]

Nope. Actually a lady married to a former colleague.

I see. If you get the urge to branch out, there are three ladies named Sue that I can highly recommend for handmade soaps. Also, a couple of pharmacies in NYC carries a lot of soaps, shaving creams and equipment -- if you find yourself in Midtown near Macy's, well worth the couple of block walk to stock up.

[JerryG]

I'm in MinneSnowta. Haven't been to Manhattan since about '65. Dont' get out much. Too busy with TGM.

[brianmontgomery2000]

I'm in MinneSnowta. Haven't been to Manhattan since about '65. Dont' get out much. Too busy with TGM.

Ha, ha, ha...always the good old World Wide Web for trying such things!

[innercityteacher]

Ha, ha, ha...always the good old World Wide Web for trying such things!

Brian, Jerry, have you tried the "Crabtree and Evelyn" products?


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