My guess is that the brush is sterling silver and dates from 1891 because that is when the London Assay office used a 'Q' like that at the end. So it's a London hallmark, but not made there. The first badge is the maker's name, but i couldn't find him. So Rich Prick he is. The lion passant which is the next badge along indicates the purity of the metal - in this case about 92.5%. There was also a Britannia mark that would be used later and that was a slightly higher purity. The middle badge of the three is usually where it was made and if it is in fact 3 wheat sheaves and a sword, then that indicates Chester, but it's hard to tell. T
Thanks for the info; didn't know any of it. Incidentally, I jokingly use the distinguished character in your profile as an excuse for having subconsciously influenced me as a child to become a smoker later in my adult years. Haha! In fact, I use a cigarette holder, a wooden one, similar in shape to the one that our distinguished panther used in the opening of his series.
i chose that avatar when i started learning how to shave with a straight razor, because i'd quite likely end up with a pink face and miss a few whiskers! T
@@trunkerdixon It seems we've got the same sensitive skin. Well done on your apt choice of the profile pic. Haha! I don't use razors at all; years ago, I learnt that it was a mistake to have indroduced my then razor-virgin skin to the cartridge razors. However, because I've neved used a safety nor straight razor, I've recently begun watching these shaving videos on YT so as to educate myself on them. I only usually wear a beard, but on those rare occasions that I want to "shave", I use a Wahl Detailer, a barber-style trimmer, that I also use on my head. These trimmers get as close to skin as it's tolerable for someone with a sensitive skin like mine. Even then, my neck becomes red. Haha!
Great shave as usual Johan. Awesome looking brush. And loved the look of the razor. Great to see vintage stuff being used, in this throw away culture we have today. 🏴👍
Once again Johan, great shave. Cool little brush. I have a Rooney BB 24 best badger brush. The handle is butterscotch, and the brush was made sometime in the 30s. The brush was made for the Brooks Brothers chain there in England. Have a great day, and safe travels on your trip.
Hi Lance. I am a big fan of butterscotch brush handles. I don't have one but when the right one comes across I will try to buy it. Now a vintage one that is close to a hundred years old. that is a treasure. Congratulations!
@@Shave_n_Butcher I was absolutely thrilled when I came across that brush on Etsy. One of the best things about it is that it was listed as mint condition, and when I got the brush, it was truly just that. Almost went with a vintage Simpsons, but there was quite a bit of patina on the Simpsons handle. I have two butterscotch handles one of course being the Rooney, and the other is a razorock beehive style handle. I cannot quite remember what the knot size on that beehive brush is, but it is quite nice for the price. That vintage 1899 brush you got sounds quite cool.
Cool brush. Have a great trip to London! I don't think it's really old, but I have a Plisson HMW brush. That's probably as close to vintage that I have.
Nice shave Johan. 👍👍 I was thinking of buying that brush but dedided not to. Great to see that you got it. Have a awesome day and take care my friend. You rock bro. 🤘😃🤘
Ignoring the minor lapse in concentration Johan, I thought your technique and confidence with that razor was noticeable. Particularly during the first pass you looked at ease. A nice piece of history with that brush. All of your straight man lines made me want to reply with, "Is that a small brush in your hand or are you just happy to see me!"
Always a pleasure watching you shave Johan , I don't own a Wade& Butcher... 🤔 ( Yet !) I get a weeper about every 5th shave ....good luck with airport's...I hate them .
An antique dealer (maybe one in London) can use the stamps to tell you who and when they made the handle and from what materials. Slversmiths and others have records of these stamps going back quite some time. One can only hope that the hairs are silvertips. Looking good in any metal.
Great shave. I'm envious of your jawline.
Wow thanks!
Great Shave Johan! Awesome Brush & a Nice Find! Beautiful Razor & it would be a Spike Point. Hope you had a Good Weekend My Friend!
Thank you very much, Jody!
My guess is that the brush is sterling silver and dates from 1891 because that is when the London Assay office used a 'Q' like that at the end.
So it's a London hallmark, but not made there.
The first badge is the maker's name, but i couldn't find him. So Rich Prick he is. The lion passant which is the next badge along indicates the purity of the metal - in this case about 92.5%.
There was also a Britannia mark that would be used later and that was a slightly higher purity.
The middle badge of the three is usually where it was made and if it is in fact 3 wheat sheaves and a sword, then that indicates Chester, but it's hard to tell.
T
Thanks for the info; didn't know any of it.
Incidentally, I jokingly use the distinguished character in your profile as an excuse for having subconsciously influenced me as a child to become a smoker later in my adult years. Haha! In fact, I use a cigarette holder, a wooden one, similar in shape to the one that our distinguished panther used in the opening of his series.
i chose that avatar when i started learning how to shave with a straight razor, because i'd quite likely end up with a pink face and miss a few whiskers!
T
@@trunkerdixon It seems we've got the same sensitive skin. Well done on your apt choice of the profile pic. Haha!
I don't use razors at all; years ago, I learnt that it was a mistake to have indroduced my then razor-virgin skin to the cartridge razors. However, because I've neved used a safety nor straight razor, I've recently begun watching these shaving videos on YT so as to educate myself on them.
I only usually wear a beard, but on those rare occasions that I want to "shave", I use a Wahl Detailer, a barber-style trimmer, that I also use on my head. These trimmers get as close to skin as it's tolerable for someone with a sensitive skin like mine. Even then, my neck becomes red. Haha!
Wow. A big thank you for this valuable information. I treasure this find even more now!
@Trunker Dickson Awesome info on the Brush. Hope you Had Good Weekend & Have a Safe 4th of July My Friend!
Awesome shave Johan. Great edge on that wade. I love that razor. 🥰😍 i am looking for one to restore
Thanks! They make nice pieces to restore.
Great shave as usual Johan. Awesome looking brush. And loved the look of the razor. Great to see vintage stuff being used, in this throw away culture we have today. 🏴👍
Thanks Andrew. Yes it is nice to make use of vintage products.
Really cool shave and an incredible brush! Loved this!!
Thanks Erik. There is something about really old things.
A proper shave right there Johan!
Thank you my friend
@@Shave_n_Butcher my pleasure Johan!
Great Looking Shave! 👍
Thanks!
Once again Johan, great shave. Cool little brush. I have a Rooney BB 24 best badger brush. The handle is butterscotch, and the brush was made sometime in the 30s. The brush was made for the Brooks Brothers chain there in England. Have a great day, and safe travels on your trip.
Hi Lance. I am a big fan of butterscotch brush handles. I don't have one but when the right one comes across I will try to buy it. Now a vintage one that is close to a hundred years old. that is a treasure. Congratulations!
@@Shave_n_Butcher I was absolutely thrilled when I came across that brush on Etsy. One of the best things about it is that it was listed as mint condition, and when I got the brush, it was truly just that. Almost went with a vintage Simpsons, but there was quite a bit of patina on the Simpsons handle. I have two butterscotch handles one of course being the Rooney, and the other is a razorock beehive style handle. I cannot quite remember what the knot size on that beehive brush is, but it is quite nice for the price. That vintage 1899 brush you got sounds quite cool.
As long as your wife's impressed that's all that matters. Great shave once more my freind! 🍻🍻🍻😍
Impressed...25 years married by now...
Cool brush. Have a great trip to London! I don't think it's really old, but I have a Plisson HMW brush. That's probably as close to vintage that I have.
Plisson is class!
Nice shave Johan.
👍👍
I was thinking of buying that brush but dedided not to. Great to see that you got it.
Have a awesome day and take care my friend.
You rock bro.
🤘😃🤘
Thanks Matti!
@@Shave_n_Butcher
🤘😃🤘
Ignoring the minor lapse in concentration Johan, I thought your technique and confidence with that razor was noticeable. Particularly during the first pass you looked at ease. A nice piece of history with that brush. All of your straight man lines made me want to reply with, "Is that a small brush in your hand or are you just happy to see me!"
Get your mind out of the gutter!
Always a pleasure watching you shave Johan , I don't own a Wade& Butcher... 🤔 ( Yet !)
I get a weeper about every 5th shave ....good luck with airport's...I hate them .
Go buy one!! Life is short!
An antique dealer (maybe one in London) can use the stamps to tell you who and when they made the handle and from what materials. Slversmiths and others have records of these stamps going back quite some time. One can only hope that the hairs are silvertips.
Looking good in any metal.
Thank you. I shall try to find a dealer tomorrow! Sadly not silvertips.
nice video Johan👍cool brush
Thanks Michl
Sheffield has to be . Life must have been harder back then but far more pure and satisfying than now🦉
Well harder anyway...
I really enjoy staring at your face. Then you apply great looking lather to that face then shave, which makes for a great video.
I am blushing over here. Thank you!
A very proper British shave mate.
I am very happy I have all this gear.
Cool 19th century shave, that brush is small, looks like an Artist painting brush ... lol ...👍😎🤟
It's small compared to modern brushes that's for sure.
Nice vid/brush. Is it made of silver? Is it solid? Have a safe trip, flying now is a pain in the @$$..... I flew Fri and it was a cluster-7u.K
All good questions. Given the stamps it is probably silver, bit it is not so heavy so it can't be solid silver.
Hello quel est ce savon? :-)
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Great shave! Super cool brush. Im having a laugh everytime you mention "the soap we dont speak of". Its a crappy soap.
Voldemort!
Nice silver antique brush. Good luck at the airports
So it is silver. Thanks Roy.
lol
...stamina
Yep
First!
Yeah!!!