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

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!
Originally Posted by 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!
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.
Mug and brush, too. Taylor of Old Bond Street or Proraso shave cream or maybe one of the handcrafted soaps.
Originally Posted by brianmontgomery2000 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.
Originally Posted by JerryG 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?
Originally Posted by brianmontgomery2000 One of the "Sue's" from Badger & Blade forums?
Nope. Actually a lady married to a former colleague.
Originally Posted by JerryG 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.
does this chick have indoor plumbing and teeth . . . if so . . . pm number please sir.
Originally Posted by JerryG 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.
nice! white belts done boomeranged for you . . . . probably wouldn't sit by the phone on 8 traks and brill cream though . . .
Originally Posted by 12 piece bucket nice! white belts done boomeranged for you . . . . probably wouldn't sit by the phone on 8 traks and brill cream though . . .
Hmmm...you're still eating fried chicken from a bucket. Thought you might be into some vintage stuff!