Acquisitions Monday December 11th-Sunday December 17th

[letterk]

It's 3:26 EST on Monday and no one has scored a thing? Wow. You must all be trying to be good boys (and girls) so Santa brings something nice.

[texasPI]

Scored:
Two tubs of C&E Sweet Almond Cream
Two Real Shaving Co shave kits. Each kit has a tube of face wash, shave cream, aftershave and a terry towel.
One Dopp shave bag.

[av8roc]

Picked up a tub of Sweet Almond today as well...the TJMaxx 7.99 deal:biggrin:

[Scotto]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_3024_1_1.JPG

T&H turnback finally arrived
Shavemac silvertip

[PeteT]

I took delivery of a rather nice E1 '59 Fatboy from a guy in Canada to compliment my '61 Slim.

[Jim]

T&H turnback finally arrived
Shavemac silvertip

Another "Scotto" special?

Very nice!

[RichGem]

Hi All & especially Mama Bear,

Just had to let you all know that my order of Mama's shave soap arrived today and I am blown away by the fantastic scents and lather test (on arm lathering). I orderd the following:

1. Smokin' (smells like your favorite suede jacket & should go great with my Donna Karen Fuel cologne ... shame they don't make that anymore)

2. Energy (hard to discribe but kinda an orangey citrusy, very light and pleasant)

3. Dragon's Blood (reminds my of a Russian Monastary I once visited here in the U.S.... ie: a very pleasant and masculine incense/church smell). Mama, you can't discontinue this one!

My only regret is that I can't shave 2x a day (my mail arrived after the daily shave).:frown:

Between my shave cream addiction and now these soaps, I probably won't have to buy anything for about 100 yrs or so. But, variety is the spice of life and I won't let shear volume stand in my way.

PS: all three came in their own plastic screw top jars which will be perfect for travel and for actual use. No shave mug needed.

Best to all,
Rich

[Queen of Blades]

Enjoy your Mama Bear soaps!

They are fabulous! :thumbup:

[TraderJoe]

http://img241.imageshack.us/img241/1959/chubby1scorenq2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[jduffy]

Man! I got a package allegedly waiting at home for me from Colonial.

Stuck at work for about 4 more hours.

This is freaking brutal!!!!!!!! :eek:

[PalmettoB]

Hang in there, Jim!

[Limey]

Just got my Drugstore.com order:

Clubman Bay Rum
Clubman Limesec
Truefitt & Hill Ebony Turnback Super Badger Brush

[jduffy]

Thanks for the great advice Blair! I finally made it and rushed home like Steve McQueen driving a muscle car.

I'm in pig heaven or should I say ciel cochon. The Plisson train arrived today. Looking forward to shaving tomorrow in a bad way! :biggrin:

[PalmettoB]

Wow, I haven't tried any of that Plisson stuff yet. I look forward to reading your opinion!

[Areler67]

Just received my bakelite injector yeeees!!!! Can't wait to open the box after work!:tongue: :incazzato :a33: :a51:

[Lyrt]

Wow, I haven't tried any of that Plisson stuff yet. I look forward to reading your opinion!
The soap and the cream work well. One smells like Kenzo, the other like Dior’s Eau Sauvage.

[crackstar]

a bottle of Sung Pour Homme from my lovely wife, and some Drakkar Noir edt, which my sister-in-law bought me.

Jeff

[Limey]

Opened my Mama Bear package last night:

Lime (New Recipe) Soap
Chai Latte Soap - Christmas gift for my daughter
B&B Summer Aftershave

[jduffy]

The soap and the cream work well. One smells like Kenzo, the other like Dior’s Eau Sauvage.

Hey Lyrt, which one smells like which? I really like these scents. Very elegant! :biggrin:

[Lyrt]

Marine notes = Kenzo pour Homme
Citrusy notes = Eau Sauvage

edit:
My soap, which smells like Eau Sauvage, has Matin Ambré written on the box.

[jduffy]

Thanks Lyrt!

Shaved with the regular and going to use the Matin Ambre tomorrow.

Really nice scents. :biggrin:

[Scotto]

Just a couple of things today:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5044
T&H Trafalgar, Almond, Limes, lavender, 1805
Trumper Coconut, Violet, GFT
Another T&H Trafalgar cologne
QED Frankincense & Myrhh shave stick
DaVinci Water
Taylor Rose, St. James, Lemon & Lime

Charles is like my coke dealer. :tongue:

[moses]

Just a couple of things today:
T&H Trafalgar, Almond, Limes, lavender, 1805
Trumper Coconut, Violet, GFT
Another T&H Trafalgar cologne
QED Frankincense & Myrhh shave stick
DaVinci Water
Taylor Rose, St. James, Lemon & Lime

Charles is like my coke dealer. :tongue:

:a47:

I know, I know. It's for the samples. At least that's what you tell yourself. But STILL...

-Mo

[Limey]

Scotto - that's beautiful...:001_tt1:

[Xert]

Just a couple of things today:
T&H Trafalgar, Almond, Limes, lavender, 1805
Trumper Coconut, Violet, GFT
Another T&H Trafalgar cologne
QED Frankincense & Myrhh shave stick
DaVinci Water
Taylor Rose, St. James, Lemon & Lime

Charles is like my coke dealer. :tongue:

Ah, Scotto, you must be pushing that stuff like mad. But please do let us know what you think of the GFT cream.

[Dinder1]

Had some good local scores this week.

Shumate razor hone
Olive oil soaps from:
Syria
Greece
Italy
African Black Soap w/Shea Butter and Aloe
Sandalwood w/Shea Butter

[jduffy]

Bloody show-off!

That does make for one heckuva picture...... :biggrin:

[berzerkeleyan]

Just a couple of things today:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5044


Ho.
Ho.
HO!
:santa:

[Mama Bear]

Had some good local scores this week.

Shumate razor hone
Olive oil soaps from:
Syria
Greece
Italy
African Black Soap w/Shea Butter and Aloe
Sandalwood w/Shea Butter

The African Black Soap is supposed to be incredible! I would love to know how it works for you! I have some here and have not been able to use it yet!! Good Score!

[Dinder1]

The African Black Soap is supposed to be incredible! I would love to know how it works for you! I have some here and have not been able to use it yet!! Good Score!

I already placed it in the shower, and boy does it smell fantastic!
DJ.

[Mama Bear]

I already placed it in the shower, and boy does it smell fantastic!
DJ.

Would it be tacky to ask what you paid for it?? :blushing:

[Dinder1]

Would it be tacky to ask what you paid for it?? :blushing:

I think it was $5-$6.00 for a 5oz. bar.
DJ.

[Mama Bear]

I think it was $5-$6.00 for a 5oz. bar.
DJ.

Definately a good score.. I have seen folks price this soap so high it even makes me wince.... I am pretty sure it is because it is 'new' even tho it has been around forever.... :rolleyes: :wink:

I have heard nothing but good things about it tho... let me know how it goes... :biggrin:

[wa_bacchus]

Fifty-five year old razor in near pristine condition...

3649

3651

3650

-S

[letterk]

While getting some presents for family members, I scored a bowl of C&E Sandalwood soap. Too bad my wife swipped it for a stocking stuffer.

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5050&original=1 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=5050&c=77)

[Larry C in Texas]

Just a couple of things today:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5044
T&H Trafalgar, Almond, Limes, lavender, 1805
Trumper Coconut, Violet, GFT
Another T&H Trafalgar cologne
QED Frankincense & Myrhh shave stick
DaVinci Water
Taylor Rose, St. James, Lemon & Lime

Charles is like my coke dealer. :tongue:

In fond memory of Peter Boyle - "Holy Crap".

[RichGem]

Just a couple of things today:
T&H Trafalgar, Almond, Limes, lavender, 1805
Trumper Coconut, Violet, GFT
Another T&H Trafalgar cologne
QED Frankincense & Myrhh shave stick
DaVinci Water
Taylor Rose, St. James, Lemon & Lime

Charles is like my coke dealer. :tongue:


Wow, and I thought I had an acquisition disorder. :biggrin: But, I see I'm still a total amateur.

[ponyplayer]

I've found the African Black soap online HERE (http://www.healthlifeline.com/item.jhtml?UCIDs=1050889%7C1224927&PRID=1344984)
Looks like a great price but I've never dealt with this site.

Patrick

[Limey]

A 1959 Gillette Fat Boy in VG condition.

[castlecraver]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5054

Ordered from shavingcream.com. Very good experience -- they were actually out of the Baxter shampoo I ordered, so they went ahead and split shipments and picked up the extra shipping. Nice samples too!

[crackstar]

Guys, this takes the cake! Never before in the history of B&B has anybody scored what I scored this week! WOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!

1. some great stuff from the UK, from a dear friend there!

and now from another special friend in Sweden:

2. 2x Euro Palmolive creams
3. 2x Palmolive sticks

Now, let's blare the trumpets and beat the drums!.......................

1. 1x De Vergulde Hand shave soap bowl
2. 1x De Vergulde Hand shaving cream tube
3. 1x De Vergulde Hand aftershave spray
4. 1x De Vergulde Hand bath soap
5. 1x Kruidvat shaving soap bowl
6. 1x Handmade For You Cool Water type shave soap
7. 1x Handmade For You Drakkar Noir type shave soap
8. Sharp blades (the best!)
9. Anherb a/shave gel
10. Anherb a/shave balm
11. Tabac a/shave


as well as many beautiful samples, as well as a nice little gift for my wife.

All these from 3 wonderful friends of mine in this group!

Jeff

[berzerkeleyan]

Guys, this takes the cake! Never before in the history of B&B has anybody scored what I scored this week! WOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jeff

Any pictures? Would love to see this score. It'd be great razor pr0n.

[catatonic]

Bought:
1973 Gillette superspeed
Winchester straight razor
100 "sharp" blades

recieved today:
Merkur slant bar
Trumpers lime cream
Taylors Eton college cream
2 packs of Merkur blades

This has been a very productive week....soon enough, I will need shelves in my bathroom for all this stuff!

[Dinder1]

My sister just returned from India, and brought me a few things.

Godrej shave cream
Park Avenue Marine shave cream
Khadi herbal shampoo/ check out the strange description

[Jim]

My sister just returned from India, and brought me a few things.

Godrej shave cream
Park Avenue Marine shave cream
Khaki herbal shampoo/ check out the strange description

Headaches and boldness stopped! Thats some shampoo!:biggrin:

[Mottern Man]

Headaches and boldness stopped! Thats some shampoo!:biggrin:


Seen that a lot in Japan, we called it Engrish.:smile:

[Dinder1]

Headaches and boldness stopped! Thats some shampoo!:biggrin:

Dude, perfect for a hangover, or if you are feeling a little too aggro!:thumbup:
DJ.

[TraderJoe]

Dude, perfect for a hangover, or if you are feeling a little too aggro!:thumbup:
DJ.

Hey DJ - that stuff has menthol:cool: in there - awesome! Have you tried it yet?

[chirimoya]

You must have one cool sister if she knows you bring you shaving/grooming things from her vacation! I love a good H&BA (health & beauty aids) gift from a foreign country.

[boboakalfb]

Dude, perfect for a hangover, or if you are feeling a little too aggro!:thumbup:
DJ.

Sounds like the perfect answer to a night of drinking too much Stella!

[Dinder1]

Hey DJ - that stuff has menthol:cool: in there - awesome! Have you tried it yet?

Yes it was nice, but if you really want a menthol kick in the pants...this is my daily shampoo.

[Limey]

DJ - you need to post a picture of all your 'grooming' products. Your place has to look like a CVS!

[Dinder1]

I received a nice old Simpson KH1 today.

[Jim]

Nice DJ,it looks unused!

[Dinder1]

Nice DJ,it looks unused!

Well it does now! I just washed it, and you guessed it, the sticker went straight down the drain.:lol:
DJ.

[javyn]

Hardcore case of RAD come on lately. Got another black handle adjustable, a 50s and a 40s SS on the way.

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/new.jpg

These are all my razors so far.

http://home.houston.rr.com/johnavery/images/all.jpg

[Scotto]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5069
Plisson Euro-grey with ebony wood handle
Tiger Woods PGA 07 for Playstation 3 :biggrin: - Lovin' Hanukkah

[crackstar]

DJ, how do you like the Godrej cream? I had it a little while ago, and I loved it.

Jeff

[Limey]

Here's a pic of the cleaned up Fat Boy I got the other day:

[Jim]

Here's a pic of the cleaned up Fat Boy I got the other day:
SWEEEEET! enjoy it!

[Zig]

I'm waiting on a package from Tony Miller. Make that excitedly waiting.
regards,
Zig

[Dinder1]

DJ, how do you like the Godrej cream? I had it a little while ago, and I loved it.

Jeff

Jeff, the cream was really nice, and in India it goes for about .55 cents a tube!
DJ.

[crackstar]

wow, DJ, that's what I call a steal!

Jeff

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5073&original=1 (http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=5073&c=77)

Don't put it on your face though! Just in time I was almost out!

[crackstar]

I'm still so proud of my GIGANTIC haul this week, I just found 2 more things, a sample of Penhaligon's Quercus, and a sample of Floris! Man, I'm going to be shaving and smelling like a king for literally years to come!!!!

Jeff

[teamacacia]

The postman delivereth:
1,2,3. QEDman Vetiver, Fresh Limes, and B&B Shave Soaps
4. T&H 1805 Shave Cream
5. QED DaVinci Water
6. 1 lb French Green Clay (looks more brown than green to me)
7. Yin Zheng Bai Hao Jasmine Silver Needles Tea

I guess this is what SWMBO gets for making the comment that I haven't bought any shaving stuff in a long time:biggrin:

[mtwo]

had a shaver's dream kind of day.

went over to tjmaxx and found some good stuff finally...
a caswell-massey 1752 almond gift set (preshave oil, cream, asb)
zirh edt
pecksniff's citrus edt
and another C&E sweet almond oil tub

CVS was right next door and I picked up some pinaud clubman and cornhusker's lotion....

and on the other side was this small antiques shop, so i headed over there...

what do I find? none other than a fatboy and an as-yet unidentified british gillette both for only $9.

:thumbup:

[berzerkeleyan]

had a shaver's dream kind of day.

went over to tjmaxx and found some good stuff finally...
a caswell-massey 1752 almond gift set (preshave oil, cream, asb)
zirh edt
pecksniff's citrus edt
and another C&E sweet almond oil tub

CVS was right next door and I picked up some pinaud clubman and cornhusker's lotion....

and on the other side was this small antiques shop, so i headed over there...

what do I find? none other than a fatboy and an as-yet unidentified british gillette both for only $9.

:thumbup:


Nice!!!!:thumbup1:

[Shay]

From the antique store:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=5078

The top one is a Boker and the bottom one is a Wade & Butcher. These were bought to practice stropping/honing. Unfortunately, while attempting to sterilize the Boker blade in hot water I managed to warp the scales and the blade now touches the scales when closing unless I am really really careful. Oh well, live and learn I suppose. If I manage to get it shave sharp I may look into getting it re-scaled.

The Wade & Butcher has the numbers 288 on the scales. Does anybody have any idea what that means?

[19george]

Shay, I'm no expert, but the Boker looks to have some serious hone wear. Use it to try and practice your honing, but don't worry about rescaling it. Also DON'T boil your straight razors. Get some Clippercide to spray on to the razors. Thats about all you'll need.

[berzerkeleyan]

For the week...I got a Feather RG and blades from castlecraver (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=64844&postcount=1) (Thanks, Pat!), some T&H tubs from QED, and some C&E Sweet Almond Cream jars from a good friend. Schweet! :thumbup: