Finding the SkyFall Shave Kit

The Bond Experience

A new vlog is up on the screen accurate SkyFall Shave Kit....!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewSSWp7Sag0&t=5s

richmenstoys

amazing...how much for this box? -{

operas phantom

Wow, that is one of the best birthday gifts in the world. Amazing friends, I am in awe, nuckleheads!

The box costs around 280 GBP on the Taylor of Old Bond Street site.

I also got the Dovo Solingen blade, was really hard to identify - but i have seen some articles on the web about the blade already, quick message to Dovo solved the problem..The company happens to be just around the corner. But with the display in the Omega Store it is 100 % proof now what exactly the used products were. Also went wrong with the Shaving Bowl as i bought the Taylor of Old Bond Street one and their badger brush...this week will cost me a couple of quid extra i guess

But without the two guys almost nobody would know about the box and the shaving scent/perfume and the comb!! Thanks for the nice vlog and sharing all your experiences... especially on a rainy sunday like this, it is always a highlight.

Arbogast 777

Brilliant as always, and a very happy birthday!

A note about when you asked if there is a literary connection to Dovo... I will post a link below to the best modern day equivalent of the book Bond’s razor. It was mentioned by Fleming that Bond used a Hoffritz, which was manufactured by Mercur, which was then purchased by Dovo Solingen.

Fleming once said Bond used a safety razor because the handle could hold “minor tools of espionage – codes, microdot developers, cyanide and other pills.”

Also, and this is just my own thing, I would not find it unusual at all for Bond to not carry a travel size brush. They are just worthless to use and I have a full size one in my travel kit.

https://www.amazon.com/Merkur-3-piece-Double-Safety-Chromed/dp/B002CLL85Q/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1517155694&sr=8-1&keywords=merkur%2B15c&th=1

Westward_Drift

Happy Birthday, David. -{

Terrific vlog, I have already watched it twice.

That is a spectacular gift.

Higgins

Happy 50th from Mrs. Higgins and myself -{

UNCLE27

Very nicely done guys!
Happy Birthday David -{

MrZareba

Happy Birthday David, god that is one amazing set!

explore007

Folks - I am an ecologist in the real world as well as a Bond fan in the other world and just to say that we should be aware of the provenance around shaving brushes and use of badgers to produce them - I have my own Bond shaving kit with a fantastic synthetic shaving brush that gives just as good a feel and lather as badger hair without the issues that go with the provenance of badger hair brushes. Most of these come from China and there are some issues if you wished to look into it - I am not wishing to come across all evangelical about the eco-world etc but just giving a gentle nudge in the same way that Iconic Alternatives promotes the idea of sustainable alternatives and some ideas that are kind to the planet - after all isn't it down to 007's efforts that "the world is saved yet again" so often? - also - a very cool set and Happy Birthday David - keep up your amazing work!

Commandant

Happy birthday David -{

Chriscoop

explore007 wrote:

Folks - I am an ecologist in the real world as well as a Bond fan in the other world and just to say that we should be aware of the provenance around shaving brushes and use of badgers to produce them - I have my own Bond shaving kit with a fantastic synthetic shaving brush that gives just as good a feel and lather as badger hair without the issues that go with the provenance of badger hair brushes. Most of these come from China and there are some issues if you wished to look into it - I am not wishing to come across all evangelical about the eco-world etc but just giving a gentle nudge in the same way that Iconic Alternatives promotes the idea of sustainable alternatives and some ideas that are kind to the planet - after all isn't it down to 007's efforts that "the world is saved yet again" so often?

I applaud this sentiment, I've used badger brushes for years now, along with a straight razor and rosewood soap bowl. I only buy British badger, quite recently we've had a large debate in the UK about badgers and badger culling, it's actually illegal here to handle badgers dead or alive without an appropriate licence, interestingly a couple of well known shaving product companies tendered for the culling, for obvious reasons. The plight of farmed animals in some countries is quite upsetting
. On a happier note, many happy returns David -{

The Bond Experience

Thanks for the birthday wishes gent!

welshboy78

Happy Birthday David {[] -{

CommanderB

Happy Birthday David!

richmenstoys

unfortunately i didn't found the SA Geo F. T. shaving brush in black ( only in white )

only found this one:

fleiter

Happy birthday David!

angelicbond

Fantastic. Bond inspired me to shave with a brush, and I have to say it has been the best shave of my life. I don't think I would be brave enough to use the open blade though:-)

Happy birthday!

James Brosnan

Happy birthday David! Looking forward to sitting down and watching this one after work today. {[]

Double0zero

operas phantom wrote:

Dovo Solingen blade,

Did anyone catch the brand/maker of the comb ???

richmenstoys

the box costs ( empty ) 175GBP

OMEGA BOND WATCHES

Here’s links to most of the items.

Brush: Geo F Trumper Black Pure Badger Bristle Shaving Brush (alternate not SA) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWY62OK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OlxCAb38T7YC8

Bowl: Geo F. Trumper Eucris Hard Shaving Soap Wooden Bowl 80g https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004421JIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3oxCAbJBWMZY8

Razor: Dovo Solingen Straight Razor (double check not 100% on this one)
http://www.mensbiz.com.au/dovo-straight-razor-classic-black-5-8.html

Box: Luxury Leather Men's Grooming Box (currently out of stock)
https://www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk/Mobile/luxury-men-s-grooming-box-in-black-mock-croc-c2x24410206

Balm: Jermyn Street Collection Alcohol Free Aftershave 30ml
https://www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk/Mobile/jermyn-street-collection-alcohol-free-aftershave-30ml-c2x21137292

richmenstoys

brush is not the correct one

VegasBond wrote:

Here’s links to most of the items.

Brush: Geo F Trumper Black Pure Badger Bristle Shaving Brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MWY62OK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OlxCAb38T7YC8

Bowl: Geo F. Trumper Eucris Hard Shaving Soap Wooden Bowl 80g https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004421JIC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3oxCAbJBWMZY8

Razor: Dovo Solingen Straight Razor (double check not 100% on this one)
http://www.mensbiz.com.au/dovo-straight-razor-classic-black-5-8.html

Box: Luxury Leather Men's Grooming Box (currently out of stock)
https://www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk/Mobile/luxury-men-s-grooming-box-in-black-mock-croc-c2x24410206

Balm: Jermyn Street Collection Alcohol Free Aftershave 30ml
https://www.tayloroldbondst.co.uk/Mobile/jermyn-street-collection-alcohol-free-aftershave-30ml-c2x21137292

Westward_Drift

Could the comb be a Geo F Trumper horn comb? There was a mention of searching both London stores, and it seems to match the online pics. That would leave the question of what size.

Arbogast 777

Double0zero wrote:

Did anyone catch the brand/maker of the comb ???

Westward_Drift wrote:

Could the comb be a Geo F Trumper horn comb? There was a mention of searching both London stores, and it seems to match the online pics. That would leave the question of what size.

It was certainly my impression from the video that it was Trumper...

MrEddy21

Hi all,

I’ve had quite a few emails regarding all the component parts of the kit.

Give us a few days and we’ll fill you in, nothing to hide, just busy at the moment.

The shaving bowl in the link already posted is correct, just with the label removed.

richmenstoys

the correct brush is model K1B Geo F Trumper...only sold in stores and not online 65GBP -{

Asp9mm

richmenstoys wrote:

the correct brush is model K1B Geo F Trumper...only sold in stores and not online 65GBP -{

Actually you're both off slightly on that. The one displayed in the box at the Omega store wasn't the screen-used model. I've been talking to the propmaker that prepped that particular set. The Taylors model I posted about years ago is the correct model. Like the other items, all branding was taken off. Trumpers may also have stocked the correct shape of brush as they all use the same manufacturer, but only Taylors seem to have it now, or at least did two years ago. Also trying to find out exactly which comb was used, but although he sent a very detailed email to me about how they modified and sourced this set, all he remembers is removing the branding, and not what brand it originally had. As soon as all that lot is sorted, as well as the custom label created for the bottle, I'm sure Si will update this thread.

Anyone trying to source a screen accurate black buffalo handle with as little of the light horn showing through is going to have a hard time, especially online. On set they used a black Sharpie and silicon to make them all uniform for continuity.

richmenstoys

good to know thanks Jonathan -{

walther p99

Asp9mm wrote:

richmenstoys wrote:

the correct brush is model K1B Geo F Trumper...only sold in stores and not online 65GBP -{

Actually you're both off slightly on that. The one displayed in the box at the Omega store wasn't the screen-used model. I've been talking to the propmaker that prepped that particular set. The Taylors model I posted about years ago is the correct model. Like the other items, all branding was taken off. Trumpers may also have stocked the correct shape of brush as they all use the same manufacturer, but only Taylors seem to have it now, or at least did two years ago. Also trying to find out exactly which comb was used, but although he sent a very detailed email to me about how they modified and sourced this set, all he remembers is removing the branding, and not what brand it originally had. As soon as all that lot is sorted, as well as the custom label created for the bottle, I'm sure Si will update this thread.

Anyone trying to source a screen accurate black buffalo handle with as little of the light horn showing through is going to have a hard time, especially online. On set they used a black Sharpie and silicon to make them all uniform for continuity.

I'm glad I was able to get the screen-used brush years ago thanks to you -{

richmenstoys

any pix? -{

walther p99 wrote:

Asp9mm wrote:

richmenstoys wrote:

the correct brush is model K1B Geo F Trumper...only sold in stores and not online 65GBP -{

Actually you're both off slightly on that. The one displayed in the box at the Omega store wasn't the screen-used model. I've been talking to the propmaker that prepped that particular set. The Taylors model I posted about years ago is the correct model. Like the other items, all branding was taken off. Trumpers may also have stocked the correct shape of brush as they all use the same manufacturer, but only Taylors seem to have it now, or at least did two years ago. Also trying to find out exactly which comb was used, but although he sent a very detailed email to me about how they modified and sourced this set, all he remembers is removing the branding, and not what brand it originally had. As soon as all that lot is sorted, as well as the custom label created for the bottle, I'm sure Si will update this thread.

Anyone trying to source a screen accurate black buffalo handle with as little of the light horn showing through is going to have a hard time, especially online. On set they used a black Sharpie and silicon to make them all uniform for continuity.

I'm glad I was able to get the screen-used brush years ago thanks to you -{

richmenstoys

first piece arrived -{