Nice mailcall video Mark! That brush you won looks great 😀👌 And so does all the other brushes you showed! 😄👍Looks like some nice soaps you got as well. I'm pretty sure I missed the giveaway, but thanks for the opportunity! Have a good one! Steve
Giveaway - A fascinating collection of unique shaving products! Very generous. Thanks for the opportunity. Yes, a Friendship Shaving brush is an excellent idea! Mark, with your expertise, it’s sure to be a winner.
Hi Mark, That's a beautiful brush from Runeman, i have a brush and a shaving bowl from him as well. My brush from Runeman is called "Blue Ice " and the handle is made of Neolithic 8000yr old Oak, and the bowl is the Dragonscale deluxe Lathermaster. Oh, by the way... I recently bought a brush from AP Shave Co as well, with the Pure Bliss knot, and i like it very much. 😀
Rune does make very nice products. I love that Neolithic Oak! 8000 years old! Crikey. That is pre-biblical. Amazing! I have ordered the pure bliss knot. I am really looking forward to getting it! Cheers
Hi Mark- Lovely Sunday video; thank you, as always! Count me in on a new Friendship Shaving brush! I have the Macy’s brush with the synthetic knot and I enjoy it immensely. Happy to hear you are thinking about another brush. Have a great start to the week and best regards, as always, my friend!
Hi Mark, Nice Sunday chat. Looking forward to you using the items you mentioned. Very generous of you to offer the other items for the giveaway. Count me in. Thanks
Hi Mark! Update on the Pure Bliss knot; it’s awesome too! A couple weeks ago, I ordered a 24 & a 26 mm Pure Bliss knot along with a Scratch & Dent Red & Clear 24-26mm handle and a Whipped Dog Tall Handle in Amber. I received them last Friday and finally had the time to glue them up yesterday. I put the 24mm Pure Bliss in the Amber Whipped Dog handle and the 26mm in the AP Red & Clear. I set the loft at 54mm for both, which, for me is a good combo of backbone and flow-through. However, I’m a 100% bowl latherer and I don’t have a lot of patience for making the lather, so I prefer bulb knots and stiffer backbone, I paint the lather on after whipping it up, (I never splay the brush and work a lather up on my face). Anyway, I whipped up a test lather with both brushes today and they currently remind me of a G5A/EVO knot, which is my favorite knot! I guess the tips will soften after 4-5 shaves, but I already love them! They do seem to retain water a little better than the G5 knots, although not significantly,(I didn’t use much less water in my lather, but a bit). What I did notice, is the lather gets creamier quicker, which I believe is also due to better water retention. They also dry very quickly, like a G5B. Additionally, they look great, pictures don’t them justice! So, IMHO, the Pure Bliss knots are every bit as good, if not a little better at lathering than the G5 knots. I’ll report back again after I spend more time with them. Have a great night! Cheers! James
Thank you, James. I ordered a Pure Bliss knot as soon as I read you comment. I'm going to order a few more knots soon. I got the Titanium knot in a scratch and dent handle, I let Andrew set this one. I'm rather enamoured with my Muhle STF knot. Very soft, with just a little backbone. I haven't measured the height yet, as it was set by Rune but it looks high. Cheers
@@FriendshipShaving Mark, that’s awesome! I bought a scratch and dent handle and a standard Independent knot a while back and I had Andrew set at 50mm. I wound up not liking that brush and sold it. I think that’s too deep of a loft for that knot, it didn’t seem to want to release the lather and it had terrible flow-through, IMO. The man I sold it to loves it though. I just glued up the 24mm UHD version the other day, I set the loft at 56mm and it performs much better! It loads and whips up a lather much faster, plus it has way better flow-through and releases lather. I was originally trying to replicate a Simpson brush, but then found this knot does much better at a higher loft. The difference is night & day! Have a good one, James
Hi Mark, Nice video 👍 I would buy at least one Friendship Shaving brush. Not in for the generous gifts. The Acqua Di Parma contents looked like a Tommy Cooper sketch🤣 Take care
Thank you, Steve. Minimum order is 60 brushes, so I'm hopeful they'll be some interest. I was so disappointed with my plastic tube of Acqua 🤣 Cheers, buddy,
A great selection of new products !! Can't wait to see everything used in 'action' !!! I often hear reviewers quite rightly say 'we have to support our artisans" but equally we British artisans have to support our reviewers. We're all wet shaving enthusiasts and love this hobby and the friendships that emerge from it. So have a great week Mark !!!
Many thanks, Graham. I nearly forgot you and the box was practically right in front of me. Getting old is a terrible thing🤣 All the best to your family.👍
Hello Mark! Congrats on winning the Runeman brush, has a very beautiful handly. I`m glad to hear everything is in check with the cough. Very nice of you to do the givaway, you have a lot of goodies and I have to try my luck on them 😁 All the best !
Very nice products there Mark, got to love the brushes. Thank you for the giveaway, like you said I have enough kit to start a shop 😂 Have a great week Atb Paul
I have the pure bliss and a G5 a from apshaveco both in the merit heritage handle. The best handle out there in my opinion. Great video giveaway beautiful
Thanks for sharing. I must admit I love this handle, but I would like to see the 99-4 and 99-5 stood next to each other, to compare. Andrew has a great business. Cheers👍
Great brushes. To me the long handle vintage brush is by far the best. Great video as always, happy to hear the cough is nothing too serious Enjoy your week Mark
Giveaway. Very generous of you Mark. Hope your cough gets better. My asthma medication gives me a sore throat, very annoying. That brush you received looks ace, I’m looking to purchase one of his brushes. Take care.
Good luck, in the giveaway Nick. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July. I also have asthma medication that does the same. I take mine before I brush my teeth, then gargle. I always know if I take it at any other time! All the best, mate.
Good win Mark, RuneMan makes some lovely looking gear and would love to get some at some stage. That Muhle STF knot is reportedly very nice. Beautiful gear in the giveaway. It's a bit disappointing that Acqua Di Parma use a lot of plastic in their packaging for a posh brand. I quite like setting the AP Shave co Synbad quite high as well and it's one of my favourite knots. Saw Paul the Fox using MMGP soaps, looks very good quality. Take care brother👌😎👌
As you saw, mate I was gutted not to have a glass bottle - tight bastards 😂 So, I bought it on eBay, thinking it was a glass bottle and it turned out I payed just the same as it would have cost me in the shop, and I would never have bought it had I realised. Buyer beware! 😁 To be honest all these new knots that I'm trying are going to have to be good to beat the Synbad and faux horse, which is almost identical. Take care buddy.👍
Lovely to have a Sunday video. What an amazing giveaway, got my fingers crossed! The heritage handle is such a nice brush. I woukd buy an FS brush if you had some made! Not to sure about black colour knots. Take care Mark, best wishes Andy
that dude makes some incredible stuff bowls look amazing and so do the brushes . i must say i definitely like that brush with the fan simbad knot wow going to have to keep my eye out if one of those for sure . good lord mate your going to need a bigger cabinet for all those brushes
Giveaway. The Acqua di Palma shaving soap is great. The after shave balm does, indeed, come in a very nice bottle. I have both soap and balm. I believe that the emulation is a completely different product, but I've never tried it. As you say, it's incredibly posh. I've posted a pic on Facebook just to make you jealous :D
It did make me jealous! But, there is a tale to tell about my experience with the Acqua di Parma shaving soap. I've had a 'whole body', allergic reaction to the soap! I'm still in a little bit of a state! There'll be a video 😁 So, in hindsight Jim, you are welcome to your posh stuff 😂
@@FriendshipShaving sorry to hear you’ve had a bad reaction. It’s a shame cos I really like it. I can’t afford it in a C of E stipend but I have a rich and generous wife. At least you the wool fat that doesn’t work with my hard water. 😞
GIVEAWAY Thanks for sharing your adventures (and inconsistencies). The premium soap container vs. the "emulsion "😂😂 tube. I understand about the problems one can develop with speaking voices. Due to constant shouting that I have to do; I recently found my voice refusing to cooperate, and I am saddled cracked pitches and raspiness. Enjoy your those brushes 🎉! AND YES, SIGN ME UP FOR ONE OF YOUR BRUSHES, IF YOU MAKE THEM!😊
Thank you, Keith. I've had a good response about the brushes. Shouting a lot must indeed play havoc with your voice and throat, I don't envy you one bit, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Hi Glenn. The brush is lovely! I watched the video back, and it doesn't do the brush justice - it is much brighter in reality. I'm sure you will love your brush. I hope you are keeping well, my friend. Cheers.
Nice mailcall video Mark! That brush you won looks great 😀👌 And so does all the other brushes you showed! 😄👍Looks like some nice soaps you got as well. I'm pretty sure I missed the giveaway, but thanks for the opportunity!
Have a good one!
Steve
Thanks mate. I hope life is treating you well 👍
So glad you liked the brush, very happy to hear that, thank you very much for the kind words 🙂❤️
My pleasure 😊 I love my new brush and it shaves well, I gave it a test drive yesterday. Wonderful. I'm very happy. Thank you so much.
Giveaway. Thank you for the opportunity.
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway - A fascinating collection of unique shaving products! Very generous. Thanks for the opportunity. Yes, a Friendship Shaving brush is an excellent idea! Mark, with your expertise, it’s sure to be a winner.
Thanks for your thoughts Richard, I appreciate it. Good luck, in the giveaway. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Ohhhhhh! That Heritage Merit brush really is a beauty, Mark.
Isn't it, just.
Hi Mark,
That's a beautiful brush from Runeman, i have a brush and a shaving bowl from him as well.
My brush from Runeman is called "Blue Ice " and the handle is made of Neolithic 8000yr old Oak, and the bowl is the Dragonscale deluxe Lathermaster.
Oh, by the way... I recently bought a brush from AP Shave Co as well, with the Pure Bliss knot, and i like it very much.
😀
Rune does make very nice products. I love that Neolithic Oak! 8000 years old! Crikey. That is pre-biblical. Amazing! I have ordered the pure bliss knot. I am really looking forward to getting it! Cheers
Hi Mark- Lovely Sunday video; thank you, as always! Count me in on a new Friendship Shaving brush! I have the Macy’s brush with the synthetic knot and I enjoy it immensely. Happy to hear you are thinking about another brush. Have a great start to the week and best regards, as always, my friend!
Thank you, mate👍 It's good to know there is some interest in a new brush. Have a good week ahead.
Hi Mark,
Nice Sunday chat. Looking forward to you using the items you mentioned. Very generous of you to offer the other items for the giveaway. Count me in. Thanks
Thank you Marco. Good luck, in the giveaway. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway. The runeman brush is fire 🔥. The bowls on his website are also great!
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July. Rune's bowls do look fabulous!
Nice haul mark, terre D'hermes is one of my favourite scents, have a great week mate 👍👍
Old Terry from Hermes😀 It does smell very nice, John. I'm looking forward to trying it properly. Cheers mate.
Giveaway - Amazing products. Definitely go for your own brush. Your taste in brushes is different than mine and I love synthetic.
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July. Thanks for sharing.👍
🎉Giveaway. Thank you for your generosity! Great channel!
Good luck. The winner will be announced in the Friday video on the 12th.👍
Giveaway. Thanks for your generosity.
Hi Mayur. Good luck. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.👍
I was so chuffed when I saw that you won that brush, Mark. Congrats 🎉
Thank you so much 😀
Hi Mark! Update on the Pure Bliss knot; it’s awesome too! A couple weeks ago, I ordered a 24 & a 26 mm Pure Bliss knot along with a Scratch & Dent Red & Clear 24-26mm handle and a Whipped Dog Tall Handle in Amber.
I received them last Friday and finally had the time to glue them up yesterday. I put the 24mm Pure Bliss in the Amber Whipped Dog handle and the 26mm in the AP Red & Clear. I set the loft at 54mm for both, which, for me is a good combo of backbone and flow-through.
However, I’m a 100% bowl latherer and I don’t have a lot of patience for making the lather, so I prefer bulb knots and stiffer backbone, I paint the lather on after whipping it up, (I never splay the brush and work a lather up on my face).
Anyway, I whipped up a test lather with both brushes today and they currently remind me of a G5A/EVO knot, which is my favorite knot! I guess the tips will soften after 4-5 shaves, but I already love them! They do seem to retain water a little better than the G5 knots, although not significantly,(I didn’t use much less water in my lather, but a bit). What I did notice, is the lather gets creamier quicker, which I believe is also due to better water retention. They also dry very quickly, like a G5B. Additionally, they look great, pictures don’t them justice!
So, IMHO, the Pure Bliss knots are every bit as good, if not a little better at lathering than the G5 knots.
I’ll report back again after I spend more time with them.
Have a great night! Cheers!
James
Thank you, James. I ordered a Pure Bliss knot as soon as I read you comment. I'm going to order a few more knots soon. I got the Titanium knot in a scratch and dent handle, I let Andrew set this one. I'm rather enamoured with my Muhle STF knot. Very soft, with just a little backbone. I haven't measured the height yet, as it was set by Rune but it looks high. Cheers
@@FriendshipShaving Mark, that’s awesome! I bought a scratch and dent handle and a standard Independent knot a while back and I had Andrew set at 50mm. I wound up not liking that brush and sold it. I think that’s too deep of a loft for that knot, it didn’t seem to want to release the lather and it had terrible flow-through, IMO. The man I sold it to loves it though.
I just glued up the 24mm UHD version
the other day, I set the loft at 56mm and it performs much better! It loads and whips up a lather much faster, plus it has way better flow-through and releases lather. I was originally trying to replicate a Simpson brush, but then found this knot does much better at a higher loft. The difference is night & day!
Have a good one,
James
Giveaway. Thank you Mark!
You're very welcome. Good luck. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway. Good stuff!
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway. Thank you Mark. Glad your health is okay my friend.
Thanks Rob. Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Hi Mark, Nice video 👍 I would buy at least one Friendship Shaving brush. Not in for the generous gifts. The Acqua Di Parma contents looked like a Tommy Cooper sketch🤣
Take care
Thank you, Steve. Minimum order is 60 brushes, so I'm hopeful they'll be some interest. I was so disappointed with my plastic tube of Acqua 🤣 Cheers, buddy,
Giveaway. What a beautiful brush and what a generous opportunity! Thanks!
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
A great selection of new products !! Can't wait to see everything used in 'action' !!! I often hear reviewers quite rightly say 'we have to support our artisans" but equally we British artisans have to support our reviewers. We're all wet shaving enthusiasts and love this hobby and the friendships that emerge from it. So have a great week Mark !!!
Many thanks, Graham. I nearly forgot you and the box was practically right in front of me. Getting old is a terrible thing🤣 All the best to your family.👍
@@FriendshipShaving and to you too my friend !!!
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I certainly would love to see your own brush, go for it Mark. I'm sure many people would be interested.
Thanks Manny, I'm glad of your input. Good luck, in the giveaway. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Hello Mark! Congrats on winning the Runeman brush, has a very beautiful handly. I`m glad to hear everything is in check with the cough.
Very nice of you to do the givaway, you have a lot of goodies and I have to try my luck on them 😁
All the best !
Hello Dragos. I hope you are keeping well. Good luck in the giveaway, my friend. The winner will be announced in the Friday video on the 12th.👍
Giveaway. Nice soaps and brushes
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July. Thank you.
Giveaway thank you great mail call
Thanks very much. Good luck. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Very nice products there Mark, got to love the brushes. Thank you for the giveaway, like you said I have enough kit to start a shop 😂 Have a great week
Atb
Paul
I know mate, but what a shop! It would be like heaven 😀 All the best, Paul.
I have the pure bliss and a G5 a from apshaveco both in the merit heritage handle. The best handle out there in my opinion. Great video giveaway beautiful
Thanks for sharing. I must admit I love this handle, but I would like to see the 99-4 and 99-5 stood next to each other, to compare. Andrew has a great business. Cheers👍
Great brushes. To me the long handle vintage brush is by far the best.
Great video as always, happy to hear the cough is nothing too serious
Enjoy your week Mark
Thanks Roy 👍 No, nothing really other than it gets on my nerves!😀 I hope you are having a good week. Keep well.
Great idea about your own signature Brush, count me in! All best to you Mark, Paul in Broadstairs.🥳
You're in! Thank you very much, Paul. Take care mate.
Giveaway 🥳.
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway. Very generous of you Mark. Hope your cough gets better. My asthma medication gives me a sore throat, very annoying. That brush you received looks ace, I’m looking to purchase one of his brushes. Take care.
Good luck, in the giveaway Nick. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July. I also have asthma medication that does the same. I take mine before I brush my teeth, then gargle. I always know if I take it at any other time! All the best, mate.
Good win Mark, RuneMan makes some lovely looking gear and would love to get some at some stage. That Muhle STF knot is reportedly very nice. Beautiful gear in the giveaway. It's a bit disappointing that Acqua Di Parma use a lot of plastic in their packaging for a posh brand. I quite like setting the AP Shave co Synbad quite high as well and it's one of my favourite knots. Saw Paul the Fox using MMGP soaps, looks very good quality. Take care brother👌😎👌
As you saw, mate I was gutted not to have a glass bottle - tight bastards 😂 So, I bought it on eBay, thinking it was a glass bottle and it turned out I payed just the same as it would have cost me in the shop, and I would never have bought it had I realised. Buyer beware! 😁 To be honest all these new knots that I'm trying are going to have to be good to beat the Synbad and faux horse, which is almost identical. Take care buddy.👍
Lovely to have a Sunday video. What an amazing giveaway, got my fingers crossed! The heritage handle is such a nice brush. I woukd buy an FS brush if you had some made! Not to sure about black colour knots. Take care Mark, best wishes Andy
Thank you, Andy. I think the black colour knots really might suit certain coloured brushes. I hope so!😀 Cheers Andy and good luck.
Giveaway some great stuff mark
Hi Craig! Good luck. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway. What a great thing you do and great videos you put out.
Thank you, Mike. Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway. Thanks for the generosity and amazing content
Thank you, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
A vintage style Eveready or chubby would be great Mark
Thanks Nick. I appreciate your thoughts.
I think that a Friendship Shaving brush is a fantastic idea, mate. Unfortunately, I will not be in any position to get in on them.
Thanks for your thoughts, Lee. I appreciate it.
that dude
makes some incredible stuff bowls look amazing and so do the brushes . i must say i definitely like that brush with the fan simbad knot wow going to have to keep my eye out if one of those for sure . good lord mate your going to need a bigger cabinet for all those brushes
Indeed I do. I'm trying to offload some gear, just to create some space! I think there may well be some more giveaways soon. All the best Paul.👍
A Spratt to catch a mackerel giveaway
I'm not quite sure what that means, Chris but - Good luck. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway … nice brushes . Following your last video I bought a brush from APshaves , only £5 carriage from Canada . Brush is beautiful… thanks .
Nice one! I don't know how they make the postage so cheap. Good luck, in the giveaway. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Hi mark, great video.. I would be interested in a friendship shaving brush.. have a great week
This is great to know, thank you very much indeed. Take good care.
Giveaway. The Acqua di Palma shaving soap is great. The after shave balm does, indeed, come in a very nice bottle. I have both soap and balm. I believe that the emulation is a completely different product, but I've never tried it. As you say, it's incredibly posh. I've posted a pic on Facebook just to make you jealous :D
It did make me jealous! But, there is a tale to tell about my experience with the Acqua di Parma shaving soap. I've had a 'whole body', allergic reaction to the soap! I'm still in a little bit of a state! There'll be a video 😁 So, in hindsight Jim, you are welcome to your posh stuff 😂
@@FriendshipShaving sorry to hear you’ve had a bad reaction. It’s a shame cos I really like it. I can’t afford it in a C of E stipend but I have a rich and generous wife. At least you the wool fat that doesn’t work with my hard water. 😞
GIVEAWAY
Thanks for sharing your adventures (and inconsistencies). The premium soap container vs. the "emulsion "😂😂 tube.
I understand about the problems one can develop with speaking voices. Due to constant shouting that I have to do; I recently found my voice refusing to cooperate, and I am saddled cracked pitches and raspiness.
Enjoy your those brushes 🎉! AND YES, SIGN ME UP FOR ONE OF YOUR BRUSHES, IF YOU MAKE THEM!😊
Thank you, Keith. I've had a good response about the brushes. Shouting a lot must indeed play havoc with your voice and throat, I don't envy you one bit, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway. Respect for what you are doing and I hope you are well 🙏😊
Thank you, my friend. Good luck. The winner will be announced in the Friday video on the 12th.👍
Give away
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Give Away
Good luck. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
giveaway
Good luck, David. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Hi Mark, The Runeman brush looks gorgeous. I just ordered one for myself. Looking forward to getting it! Best regards, Glenn
Hi Glenn. The brush is lovely! I watched the video back, and it doesn't do the brush justice - it is much brighter in reality. I'm sure you will love your brush. I hope you are keeping well, my friend. Cheers.
Giveaway
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.
Giveaway
Good luck, my friend. Winner announced in the video on Fri 12th July.