Acquisitions Monday Dec 19 - Sunday Dec 25

[guenron]

Well lads, for those that did not take my warning seriously.. It is that time when the Gift of Giving is more important than the Gift of Receiving! Seven days till Christmas and counting.. It is the 26th this year? Bah! Humbug! (Six for us traditionalists on the Good Old 25th!) So have a good time shopping and while you are out there buying all sorts of lovely things for everyone, don't bypass those splendid opportunities to indulge your habit!!:001_tt1:

[Scotto]

I'll start things out with my new arrival, the "Scotto Special" brush from Shavemac:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=997
This is a ~24 mm brush in finest badger. Fresh out of the box and unbloomed. Here it is next to its big brother (which of course has seen much use):
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=998.
You can see its lather-making abilities on the SOTD today.

[Austin]

:wink:

[DoubleE]

Personalized!! Nice touch.

Jerry

[roughrider]

Very nice Scotto.

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1001

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1002

[Austin]

Joel, I look forward to your review.

[Rik]

Beautiful brush Scotto!

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1013
Picked this up from Robert Williams at http://www.straightedgerazors.com/

This one will give new meaning to the word "concentration"!

Randy

[guenron]

To complete the existing ensemble, a bottle of Truefitt and Hill West Indian Limes Aftershave Balm.
Something to wear with the exisiting Luxury Shaving Soap and Classic Aftershave Balm, Truefitt and Hill Freshman Cologne. Ah! Complete ensembles..


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1019

[Rik]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1013
Picked this up from Robert Williams at http://www.straightedgerazors.com/

This one will give new meaning to the word "concentration"!

Randy
Very nice!!!

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1026

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1039
Yeah, this is my SOTD. However, please notice the newest shaving cream in my collection, Caswell-Massy 1752 almond scent. I have heard nothing good about C-M shaving creams, so today, while shopping at Tuesday Morning, I found this tub for $7 bucks. Okay, bad reputation, but it smells nice and it was cheap! I lathered up with this stuff, stropped my razor, and went to work. Damn fine stuff. Fantastic lather, great lubrication, and when all said and done, I didn't need the Corn Huskers Lotion, but I used it anyway.

Randy

[ponyplayer]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1048

[joel]

HA - Ron.... how about a lil competition? :wink:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1049

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1050

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1051

Let's see....
CAR Shavemaster Brush
CAR Shave Cube
CAR Peppermint Cutting Balm
CAR Peppermint Moisture cream
CAR Lime and Green Tea Shaving Paste
CAR A/S Tonic in Summer Sage, Lime, and Frankincense/Orange
D.R. Harris Pink
Pirate's Cove shaving soap in Lavender, Lime, Bay Rum and Ginger, and Bay Rum and Lime

**Special Note** If you have not yet tried CAR's A/S Tonics, I invite you to do so. They are so incredibly delightful... and the atomizer he provides is without question the best I have used for a tonic/hydrosol. In one spray it'll cover your entire face, with the perfect amount. 2-3 sprays for total luxury.

Damn I got a lot of stuff this week... the aformentioned stuff today, the St. Charles line, WillG stuff, etc.

[Austin]

Joel, I am at a loss of words. :scared:

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Ok, Joel, my turn! :smile:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1052

Just a few items that came by UPS from QED.

Tabac 10 oz cologne. This is even bigger than my Atkinson lavender bottle (8 oz)!

An Omega boar brush and the new Omega synthetic brush.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[rtaylor61]

Ok, Joel, my turn! :smile:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1052

Just a few items that came by UPS from QED.

Tabac 10 oz cologne. This is even bigger than my Atkinson lavender bottle (8 oz)!

An Omega boar brush and the new Omega synthetic brush.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

What? No clothespin for your nose once you start using those brushes???

Randy

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Ok, Joel, one more time! :smile:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1053

My FEDEX box came from Nancy Boy. Really nice products.

I already had the body wash, so this shipment had: shampoo, facial cleanser, AS gel, hand lotion and hair gel, all in the Nancy Boy signature scent, minty.

They also included a travel jar of their shave cream and a bar of their bath soap - free.

Got my 15% discount from the Club and free shipping on top of that. A nice pre-Christmas score!

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[guenron]

HA - Ron.... how about a lil competition? :wink:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1049

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1050

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1051

Let's see....
CAR Shavemaster Brush
CAR Shave Cube
CAR Peppermint Cutting Balm
CAR Peppermint Moisture cream
CAR Lime and Green Tea Shaving Paste
CAR A/S Tonic in Summer Sage, Lime, and Frankincense/Orange
D.R. Harris Pink
Pirate's Cove shaving soap in Lavender, Lime, Bay Rum and Ginger, and Bay Rum and Lime

**Special Note** If you have not yet tried CAR's A/S Tonics, I invite you to do so. They are so incredibly delightful... and the atomizer he provides is without question the best I have used for a tonic/hydrosol. In one spray it'll cover your entire face, with the perfect amount. 2-3 sprays for total luxury.

Damn I got a lot of stuff this week... the aformentioned stuff today, the St. Charles line, WillG stuff, etc.
Hmmm.. Hydrolast? Is that for waterproofing your new shoes?:lol1: Nice haul, but what can you do after the first pair of shoes?

[guenron]

The UPS man made his appointed rounds at the ol' shave shack arriving with a bundle of goodies from QED!


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1054




Musgo Real Colognes #1, #2 and #3
Tabac Culture
QED Anise & Lavender
QED Tangerine & Spearmint
QED Wild Orange
Imperial Lapsang Souchong

[Scotto]

Ron,

I thought you were limiting yourself to two of the Musgo colognes. I should have known better! :wink:

[atnight]

Whew- from what I remember, that Lapsang Souchang is intense stuff..

[roughrider]

Ron, I've been eyeing the Tabac Culture. Be sure to let us know how you like it.

[joel]

Don't knock it till you try it my friend :wink:

Me thinks if you just gave the a/s moisture cream you'd damn near have a heart attack, let alone the full RMWS routine. Pain in the ass.... but results are results!

[guenron]

Don't knock it till you try it my friend :wink:

Me thinks if you just gave the a/s moisture cream you'd damn near have a heart attack, let alone the full RMWS routine. Pain in the ass.... but results are results!
I would never knock something so nobly named. But I also know that I do not need such a grandiose routine to get results.

[guenron]

Ron,

I thought you were limiting yourself to two of the Musgo colognes. I should have known better! :wink:
Subterfuge! :w00t:

[Scotto]

Another Christmas present in the mail today, A Savile Row SR208 from Howard (shown after use and drying):
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_1657_2_1.JPG

And resting happily with its brethren:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_1659_1_1.JPG

I am really liking this brush so far!

[atnight]

Merry Xmas from Santa to me.

Jars of Salter Mint, Taylor's Almond, Trumper's Violet from QED. Gift certificate to MenEssentials.

Rock!


Merry Xmas B&B.

bill

[guenron]

Ron, I've been eyeing the Tabac Culture. Be sure to let us know how you like it.
Wonderful, fresh, bright citrus fragrance. Dry down is very good blend of spices (cardamon and maybe some cinnamon) along with patchouli, likely some sandalwood in there. It is not a simple fragrance, but it is simply a joy to wear.

[roughrider]

Wonderful, fresh, bright citrus fragrance. Dry down is very good blend of spices (cardamon and maybe some cinnamon) along with patchouli, likely some sandalwood in there. It is not a simple fragrance, but it is simply a joy to wear.


Thanks Ron.

[crackstar]

I received some Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna eau de toilette from my sister in law, and a tub of Truefitt & Hill Grafton shaving cream. Can anyone tell me a little something about this cream? I once tried the Trafalgar cream and was kind of put off by it. I hope this stuff is up my ally!

Jeff

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Merry Christmas, All

Got some time before I have to put the glazed ham on the BBQ, so why not post about what Santa brought today:

Penhaligon's Violetta EDT and body lotion, Dolce & Gabbana EDT and shower gel, Burberry Brit body lotion and L'Oranger shower gel.

Holiday Cheers to All,
Richard
Plano TX

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1077

[guenron]

Whew- from what I remember, that Lapsang Souchang is intense stuff..
I hope so! I love the smell of the tar!!!

[guenron]

SWMBO and daughters and my buddy the cat all joined together to shower me with more shaving and toiletry goodies than I care to think about!
The abreviated list follows..
Art of Shaving:
:001_tt1: Lime Preshave Oil
:001_tt1: Lime Shaving Soap in Bowl
:001_tt1: Lime Shaving Cream
:001_tt1: Lime Aftershave Balm
:001_tt1: Faux Ebony Medium Superbadger Brush
Belagio:
:001_tt1: BIG Lather Bowl (with handle)
Truefitt and Hill:
:001_tt1: Almond Shave Cream
:001_tt1: Classic Aftershave Balm
:001_tt1: Small Superbadger Brush
:001_tt1: West Indian Limes Shampoo
:001_tt1: West Indian Limes Body Wash
:001_tt1: West Indian Limes Luxury Bar Soap

[Austin]

SWMBO and daughters and my buddy the cat all joined together to shower me with more shaving and toiletry goodies than I care to think about!
The abreviated list follows..
Art of Shaving:
:001_tt1: Lime Preshave Oil
:001_tt1: Lime Shaving Soap in Bowl
:001_tt1: Lime Shaving Cream
:001_tt1: Lime Aftershave Balm
:001_tt1: Faux Ebony Medium Superbadger Brush
Belagio:
:001_tt1: BIG Lather Bowl (with handle)
Truefitt and Hill:
:001_tt1: Almond Shave Cream
:001_tt1: Classic Aftershave Balm
:001_tt1: Small Superbadger Brush
:001_tt1: West Indian Limes Shampoo
:001_tt1: West Indian Limes Body Wash
:001_tt1: West Indian Limes Luxury Bar Soap

Ron, did your mean AOS Lemon?

[guenron]

Ron, did your mean AOS Lemon?
Change those AOS Limes to Lemons!
Argh the HUGE MANATEE!:wink2:
Also forgot the Body Shop Shaving Cream.:ihih:

[Coche_y_bondhu]

So, Ron, if that is your "abbreviated" list", can you share your "full" list with us?

Oh, and can you turn down the Christmas lights at Ron's Shaving Castle? I need to get some sleep tonight! :smile:

Holiday Cheers from Texas,
Richard
Plano

[crackstar]

5 beauties!

AOS sandalwood shaving cream tub
Crabtree & Evelyn shaving brush
Aramis shaving soap
Kent shaving brush
Kent shaving soap


I'll just keep rakin' em in!:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

Jeff

[rtaylor61]

Change those AOS Limes to Lemons!
Argh the HUGE MANATEE!:wink2:
Also forgot the Body Shop Shaving Cream.:ihih:

Damn fine stuff!!!

Randy

[guenron]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1078


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1079

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1080
From my woman, who obviously loves me!: Dremel Rotary Tool for straight razor restoration and the Bill Ellis Straight Razor Restoration DVD. To Myself? Will G's Peppermint and Patchouli Shea Soaps and A/S Balms.

Christmas day spent with my kids and some great gifts. Life is good!

Randy

[AACJ]

Christmas:

C & E Sandalwood Shave Soap

C & E Sandalwood Shampoo and Body Gel Soap

Merkur Travel Razor and case

Birthday:

Trumpers Sandalwood Cologne

Digiatal Camera (now I can join in on the SOTD with a picture)


I hope everyone had a good haul!

Oh yeah, the wife and kids got some stuff too..

[crackstar]

from the wife,
(for Hanukkah)
Dolce & Gabbana eau de toilette
from the father in law,
Gisele MacRone sandalwood shaving cream (I heard of that before somewhere)

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1080
From my woman, who obviously loves me!: Dremel Rotary Tool for straight razor restoration and the Bill Ellis Straight Razor Restoration DVD. To Myself? Will G's Peppermint and Patchouli Shea Soaps and A/S Balms.

Christmas day spent with my kids and some great gifts. Life is good!

Randy

How do ya like the WillG soap/balm?

[crackstar]

My wife just came back with a new container of L'occitane shaving soap for me to replace the one she threw out yesterday!

Jeff

[rtaylor61]

Joel,

I haven't tried Will G's soap yet. Maybe tomorrow. However, on Christmas day, even though I didn't shave, I dabbed on a dime size of the Patchouli A/S Balm. I found it moisturizing and the scent is nice. It lasted for a couple of hours, but was very subtle.

Had it not been for the Peppermint and the Patchouli options, I may not have ordered, but these are a bit harder to find.

Randy