Getting shaving gear in the Netherlands and Belgium
Allright, I want to create a list of places(on- and off-line) where us Dutchies can get all their shaving supplies. I also include some foreign shops if their shipping rates are good(under €10,00 for a normal package)
Disclaimer: The inclusion of shops on this list should not be seen as an endorsement or experience with the shop.
Contents
Webshops with physical shops in The Netherlands or Belgium
- Shipping to NL is €8,00 for packages under 10 kg
- Physical shop location
- Shipping via TNT, cost bore by buyer(usually around €6,00)
- Physical shop location
- Shipping is €7,00 to NL, free with orders > €100,00
- Physical shop location
- Shipping via TNT, cost bore by buyer(usually around €6,00)
- Physical shop location
Other webshops
- Prices include shipping
- Shipping price by weight
- Mostly TI and Japanese razors
- Handmade Strops
- Restored vintage razors
- Pro honed razors
- Free worldwide shipping!
Webshops specialised in one kind of shaving item
Razors
- The official Wacker shop
- Shipping is €9,00
Brushes
- Custom brushes
- Shipping is $10,70(~€8,00)
Soap
- Shipping based on weight
- Handmade soaps
- Shipping by weight
Restoration supplies
None (yet...)
Hones
- Coti Coti Coti
- Shipping is €15,00
- Shipping is between €6,00 and €12,00, depending on the product
- Arkansas, BBW, coti and artificial hones
- Naniwa, Naniwa Super Stones and Coticules
- Shipping depends on weight(free in NL when paying up front)
Other supplies(in physical stores)
Razors
None, except for the shops mentioned above.
Soaps and cremes
Local pharmacy
Most local pharmacies like "Kruidvat", "Etos" or "Dio" carry one or more of these soaps and creams:
- De Vergulde Hand
- Palmolive
- Tabac
- Williams
Hones
None...... (yet)
Restoration Stuff
Local hardware store
In shops like "Gamma", "Praxis" and "Karwei" they sell the basic sandpapers(up to 2000 grit) for less than €1,00 per sheet.
If you need polishing compound you can get it at the local bicycle or car repair shop like "Halfords".
Washers etc.
- (domed) washers, microfasteners
- Shipping depends on weight, they use normal letters(bubble envelope)
Scuttle
The "Xenos" sells a HUGE(14 cm) bowl with handle for €3,00.
