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...
Cologne = 1-3% fragrance and will last 2-3 hours. Eau de Cologne = 3-5% fragrance and will last 2-3 hours. Eau de Toilette = 5-7% fragrance and will last 2-4 hours. Eau de Parfum = 12-18% fragrance and will...
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...
I am so grateful to all the experienced Antique Glass Collectors for the valuable knowledge they have shared with me over the years about cleaning antique glass and Antique Perfume Bottles. They have saved...
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...
Some tips on dating vintage commercial perfume bottles: Do you have a vintage perfume and need help in figuring out how old it may be? Simply knowing when your perfume first came out can be a huge help. I...
When I first ventured Off into the world of Perfume bottle collecting, I was overwhelmed by the diversity of shapes and colors. All of a sudden, I was dazzeled by my awareness of them everywhere I looked. They...
BRAND NEW HEADVASES STRAIGHT FROM THE WHOLESALE GLASS AND POTTERY IMPORTERS Nothing burns us more than to see all the brand new imported glassware, headvases, cast iron, and pottery items being sold as...