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Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 23:40:53 -0700 (PDT)
From: Lee Newbill <lnewbill@uidaho.edu>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List:Razors
On Wed, 19 May 1999, The Sweeneys wrote:
> Does anyone know of a trader that sells authentic shaving kits for the
> 1800-1840 period? I know Dixie sells razors,but they have plastic handles.
> Nothing a fresh shave on those long treks to lift yer spirits.....Thanks in
> advance for any info.
Mick
I ordered a nice, bone handled razor from Townsends...
http://www.jastown.com/
Col. Ichabod Conk Products also does straight razors... though I've never
checked what the handles ar made of...
http://www.col-conk.com/straight.htm
Regards
Lee Newbill of Viola, Idaho
NMLRA member 058863
email at lnewbill@uidaho.edu
Keeper of the "Buckskins & Blackpowder!" Webpage
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/Gorge/7186
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Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 17:56:29 +1200
From: Duncan Macready <Duncanm@connected.net.nz>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List:Razors
Mick wrote:
> Does anyone know of a trader that sells authentic shaving kits for the
>1800-1840 period? I know Dixie sells razors,but they have plastic handles.
>Nothing a fresh shave on those long treks to lift yer spirits....
> Try clicking on http://www.col-conk.com/straight.htm
YMOS
Cutfinger.
Friendships made.
Problems shared.
Campfires across the Wilderness
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Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 22:32:01 -0700
From: randybublitz@juno.com
Subject: Re: MtMan-List:Razors
I'm sorry that I don't have the address anymore (lost favorite places
Menu), but I did an internet search on straight razors and found a neat
website which had a variety of these (among other things). I've swapped
old handles on a new blade before... Wish I had more for you... Hardtack
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Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 22:17:45 -0600
From: David Mullen <dmullen@jemez.com>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List:Razors
Mr. Sweeney,
The best that I can recommend is from G. Gedney Godwin - The Sutler of
Mount Misery. I purchased a bone handled razor and shaving kit and was
very pleased. His prices are very reasonable and his quality superb. A
small amount of stropping and you are ready to shave. Remember practice
makes perfect. After the first major cut you learn what not to do. The
bleeding usually stops within a couple of hours. ;-) Godwin has a site
at the address below:
http://www.gggodwin.com/
Hope this is of some assistance.
YMHOS,
David Mullen
- --
David Mullen
202 Mesa Verde
Jemez Springs NM 87025
(505) 829-3212
email: dmullen@jemez.com
The Sweeneys wrote:
>
> Hello camp,
>
> Does anyone know of a trader that sells authentic shaving kits for the
> 1800-1840 period? I know Dixie sells razors,but they have plastic handles.
> Nothing a fresh shave on those long treks to lift yer spirits.....Thanks in
> advance for any info.
>
> Mick
> Sierra Foothills
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Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 23:58:00 EDT
From: RR1LA@aol.com
Subject: Re: MtMan-List:Razors
I have had some luck finding razors and/or complete kits at gun shows. In
many cases the handles can be replaced and blades restored without a great
deal of effort. yhs, Barn.
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Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 23:39:49 EDT
From: TetonTod@aol.com
Subject: Re: MtMan-List:Razors
Dave,
So are we to call you David "Cut Throat" Mullen?
Grins
Todd
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Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 22:15:11 -0700
From: randybublitz@juno.com
Subject: Re: MtMan-List:Razors
I have been told that one does not want to learn on a worn razor. On
the old , worn, ones the outside (from the handle) edge will be worn-
this makes the edge not straight. I was advised to start learning with a
new blade (straight) and it will wear to your usage. I have put old
handles on new blades. I have a good article entitled 'The restoration &
Use of the Straight Razor'. I will make a copy for those interested,
contact me off list. Ya wanna here my shaving, stitches story.....?
I was practicing shaving with my new straight razor at 11:30 pm on a
sunday night. I was being very conscience of my face, the razor, the
angle of attack , etc... I took a few scrapes, rinsed the razor, using
one hand to stretch skin- the other to scrape whiskers, repeat, etc...
during one dip in the sink with the razor- raising hand for stretch of
skin.... I stuck that razor into the middle knuckle of my 'stretch'
hand.... I had to tug it out... I saw right away that this new opening
in my epidermis would not do... As I work as a mechanic, this new
opening across my main knuckle would need a stitch , or two...(actually
took 4). I gently woke my slumbering wife. Uh...Honey... she was not
pleased.... we went to the emergency room... they were busy there..I
said I would take care of it in the morning...They said had to be done
now , or it will be too late to stitch & it needed stitching.... The
nurse said' that's a clean cut, how'd you do it?' I said 'with a
straight razor'...she said 'what were you doing with a straight razor?'
I said 'I was shaving'... she said 'what were you shaving your knuckles
for?'..... The Doc and I had the exact same conversation...... be
careful with those straight razors..... It can be embarrassing....
Hardtack
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Date: 21 May 1999 05:30:15 -0700
From: <buck.conner@uswestmail.net>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Does anyone have a Goose Bay Workshops Catalog?
The web site for Goose Bay Workshops is: http://www.teleport.com/~walking/goosebay/
The address is listed on the site, Peter Gobel doesn't have a computer, so I put up his web site and keep him informed of what I feel is needed for changes, correction, etc. to his site. In time we will enlarge it to the size of my web page.
Buck Conner
dba/Clark & Sons Mercantile, Inc.
http://www.teleport.com/~walking/clark/
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> On Thu, 20 May 1999, Barbara Smith wrote:
>
> Klahowya Tillicum,
>
> Does anyone have a Goose Bay Workshops catalog handy? Their website
> doesn't give a complete catalog. I want to know the price for the small
> copper measuring tankard, tin lined.
>
> Thanks!
>
> YMDS,
> Tassee
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Date: 21 May 1999 11:10:53 -0700
From: <buck.conner@uswestmail.net>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List:Razors
I am waiting on supplies for period straight razors, tin shaving mugs, brushes and soap, along with sharping stones and strops.
Hope to have within a few weeks according two three suppliers, will then know the exact prices.
Buck Conner
dba/ Clark & Son Mercantile
http://www.teleport.com/~walking/calrk/
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> On Thu, 20 May 1999, George Noe wrote:
>
> Mick:
> Here in South Central Oklahoma, Many of the antique/collectible
> stores, you can buy folding straight razors. some have bone, horn, or
> tortise shell handles. Range from $15-$50.(reltively hard to find but
> might ask the dealer to watch for one)
> George
> --- The Sweeneys <angus@lostsierra.net> wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hello camp,
> >
> > Does anyone know of a trader that sells
> > authentic shaving kits for the
> > 1800-1840 period? I know Dixie sells razors,but they
> > have plastic handles.
> > Nothing a fresh shave on those long treks to lift
> > yer spirits.....Thanks in
> > advance for any info.
> >
> > Mick
> > Sierra Foothills
> >
> >
>
> ===
> George R. Noe< gnoe39@yahoo.com > 1005 W.Donkey Ln. Marlow Ok. 73055
> Watch your back trail, and keep your eyes on the skyline.
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Date: 22 May 1999 08:33:03 -0700
From: <buck.conner@uswestmail.net>
Subject: Re: MtMan-List: Does anyone have a Goose Bay Workshops Catalog?
Barbara,
Contact Peter from the information on his web site and he can make anything you want, the catalog is only a sample of what he does. He makes many many items that are not shown. If he showed everything in the catalog it would look like a Sears sales catalog at Christmas.
Buck conner
On Fri, 21 May 1999, Tom Roberts wrote:
>
> Barbara Smith wrote:
>
> > Klahowya Tillicum,
> >
> > Does anyone have a Goose Bay Workshops catalog handy? Their website
> > doesn't give a complete catalog. I want to know the price for the small
> > copper measuring tankard, tin lined.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > YMDS,
> > Tassee
>
> I have the current (#5) catalog and have scoured it thoroughly but do not
> find anything exactly described as a "small copper measuring tankard". The
> closest I can find is a "tankard", 5" tall holding 32 oz for $45, or a "gill
> cup" 2" dia and 2" tall holding 1/2 cup for $25. There are plenty of items
> but none described as being for measuring. You may need to call.
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