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  1. mkd

    1939 Suit

    The buttons seem to be a bit low.
  2. mkd

    Show us your SHOES !!!

    Lovely shoes. Now why am I not allowed to upload photos?
  3. mkd

    Shoe repair in London?

    Upon this recommendation, I took my vintage Henry Maxwells to KG. Excellent workmanship, and I too will go there again! (I was going to upload a photo but it won't let me).
  4. mkd

    What do you use to shave?

    There's no rust - it's more of a patina - and am not inclined to use anything abrasive to remove it. There seems to be a school of thought that recommends leaving it there as it protects from rust.
  5. mkd

    What do you use to shave?

    Thanks for the tips. I have got the hang of stropping (no pun intended!), and have found that mink oil paste works well. Also, what is generally preferred for bringing it back from the dull grey to a shine?
  7. mkd

    What do you use to shave?

    The blades appear to be in good condition (ie no chips etc), and I have a small Belgian Blue Whetstone which has got them sharper but it is still a very rough shave (they didn't cut at all when I got them). It sharpened up the Dovo just fine so perhaps they need a few more strokes and a thorough...
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    What do you use to shave?

    New here, hope I don't intrude. I used to use a straight which took disposable snap-in-half safety blades (which work very well), but now have invested in a Dovo Solingen Prima Silver Steel. It's very effective, if a little too light in weight for my liking. I've a couple of vintage ones with...
  9. mkd

    Another Holy Grail Vintage Suit

    We can set up some photographs at the art deco doorway!

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