My name is Bill, and I am an irritant... so my wife says. I make custom knives and I also collect and restore old straight razors. I have written a comprehensive book on CD telling you how to restore them. It...
I gave buyers a few tips on what to look for when they are buying a straight razor, and now I'd like to share a little with the sellers. This is not so much for the guys who know straight razors, but rather...
Many people think that counterfeiting only applies to luxury goods, DVDs, CDs and the like. This could not be any further from the truth. Counterfeiting applies to any desirable or needed item from household...
If you are a collector and don't shave with a safety razor you need not continue. However if you are like me, a lover of that warm shaving lather on your face in the early morning, then this guide may be for...
As an eBay Seller and Purchaser, I am so often frustrated by those other sellers and/or buyers who DO NOT know the difference between mustache cups and shaving mugs. I'm sure my frustration is shared by the...
For those of you who aren't very familiar with the parts of a straight razor, the following picture will help you identify them. It should be beneficial to sellers who keep calling scales, the case ... or...
I decided to write this guide to explain buying and using a straight razor. It's not rocket science! When bidding on a razor, bid on what you like, not what the new age reviewers say. I have over 600 straight...
The new trend or fad in men's grooming is called "wet shaving" using 50 year old vintage safety razors. On any given day you will find 30 or 40 safety razors for auction. These safety razors come in many...
My oh my... If any of you are like me, you have won many treasures within the eBay community. When the package finally gets to you, it is reminiscent of many a Christmas with a dad who took great joy in...
When buying a safety razor here's a few things to look for: 1. Look for sellers that offer several clear pictures of the razor you plan on buying, if the item doesn't look good, changes are it's not! 2. Assume...