Acquisitions October 12 - 18

[Suzuki]

Let's see the goodies for the week!

[theperfectstorm]

Santa Maria Novella Patchouli After-Shave splash.

Yum-O.

Not just alcohol. Lots of glycerin and a healthy shot of menthol. Will review in a couple of weeks.

[SRA7594]

Speick spray Deo
5 pack of Red Personas
5 pack of Derbys
5 pack of Astras

[WhosYerBob]

- Mitchell's Wool Fat
- Tabac
- Provence Sante
- Proraso
- D.R. Harris Arlington

[Stubblefield]

Wilkinson Light Brigades. A bunch. Film at 11.

[Ookla The Mok]

A box of goodies from Ray showed up today!

[htownmmm]

From Mama Sue:


Fire Opal soap rock

Creme Brulee SS(smells good enough to eat!)

Spicey Lime SS(Arise sir! I say Arise!)


marty

[dog]

An unexpected (and free!) acquisition today at work. Long story, shortened:

I mentioned to someone that I really admired the craftsmanship of the old Gillette razors, and we were reflecting on old vs. new craftsmanship in general.

Today I came into work and he handed me this '59 Tech. I asked him to at least let me give him something in return, but he just told me "It's hard to find someone who appreciates craftsmanship like this. It's yours."

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/8593/p1000495.jpg (http://img381.imageshack.us/i/p1000495.jpg/)

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3985/p1000500.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/p1000500.jpg/)

[Legion]

Check this bad boy out! I decided I "needed" a new brush and in typical fashion I went mad when I ordered this one from PC Woodcraft and Pens.

It's silvertip, hand turned redwood burl handle (beautiful), 28mm knot. Seriously, the thing is as big as my head! And it looks fantastic! A totally quality piece of overkill for my bathroom. I put a razor next to it for size comparison.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/brush.jpg

[JEEP]

An unexpected (and free!) acquisition today at work. Long story, shortened:

I mentioned to someone that I really admired the craftsmanship of the old Gillette razors, and we were reflecting on old vs. new craftsmanship in general.

Today I came into work and he handed me this '59 Tech. I asked him to at least let me give him something in return, but he just told me "It's hard to find someone who appreciates craftsmanship like this. It's yours."

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/8593/p1000495.jpg (http://img381.imageshack.us/i/p1000495.jpg/)

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/3985/p1000500.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/p1000500.jpg/)


Cool story! And a very nice Tech.


Regards.

Jakob

[mansquatch]

I am completely satisfied with my starter Merkur HD, but I wanted to try out some different razors and hunting for razors is really a relaxing day. Found these all today for dirt cheap. The two on the left need cleaning, the gold tech is MINT (Woot!) and the blue tip looks barely used. Tabac came last friday, but included it here for flavor.

[SmoovD]

In yesterday's post I received:
Oakmoss Lavendula ASB
Blue Line ASB
Woods AS
and
the Bulgarian Rose Trio of soap, ASB and EDT.

and the Bleached Wood soap sample smells wonderful. Argh...oh, well.

Thanks Sue and Wendy!

[heirkb]

I am completely satisfied with my starter Merkur HD, but I wanted to try out some different razors and hunting for razors is really a relaxing day. Found these all today for dirt cheap. The two on the left need cleaning, the gold tech is MINT (Woot!) and the blue tip looks barely used. Tabac came last friday, but included it here for flavor.

Awesome! That's a blue tip Rocket not just any blue tip!

[spanx]

Check this bad boy out! I decided I "needed" a new brush and in typical fashion I went mad when I ordered this one from PC Woodcraft and Pens.

It's silvertip, hand turned redwood burl handle (beautiful), 28mm knot. Seriously, the thing is as big as my head! And it looks fantastic! A totally quality piece of overkill for my bathroom. I put a razor next to it for size comparison.

http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x146/dh10au/brush.jpg

Oh baby! Daddy likes'em big.

[gwanzek]

Here is the group shot. Individual posts with close-ups to come.

OK, here's what I ended up getting. Gold Toggle Red Dot F4. Looks to be in very good condition, with the adjustments working fully from 1-9. Came with a Gillette Platinum Plus blade in it (won't use it). Some minor discoloration on the "toggle", but that seems to mostly be where the two pieces touch while toggling. Paint on the numbers is nearly 100% intact. Only thing that really needs cleaning in the blade bed, which appears to be covered with soap scum.

Second, I picked up a Fatboy F2 in the box. Looks to be very nice condition as well. Fully adjusting from 1-9, very minor discoloration with nearly perfectly in-tact paint on the numbers.

Third, a blue Lady Gillette I1. I shaved with this one and I really liked the long handle.

Lastly, Gillette Tech, no date code, in box with gold blade holder. Pretty decent shape, with no major blemishes. There is no "Gillette" scribed across the face. This one did come with a Gillette Blue Blade inside it, too (agian, which I won't use). Case is in pretty good condition, too.

Man, I gotta get this RAD under control!!

[gwanzek]

Pretty nice specimen. Fully functional with minimal plating.

[gwanzek]

Nice razor with case.

[gwanzek]

This provides a very nice shave.

[gwanzek]

Needs some polishing, but otherwise very sound razor.

[Marbelizer]

My recent score :w00t::w00t:

[Smoothy]

Just received in the post yesterday, straight from far far away Seattle a beautiful SE razor and assorted blades:

1 GEM 1912 with short handle :tongue_sm (I wonder if this could well be the first and only Gem in my dear home country..?)
1 pack of 10 GEM stainless steel blades
1 pack of 10 Treet blades

Also in the mail, but not from Seattle, were:
3 packs of 200 each of Ted Pella SE blades, PFTE coated
This should keep me going for a few years.. :blink: I still don't know what possessed me when I placed that particular order..anyhow, I was told they are pretty good and I don't feel like ordering every couple of months anyway

Hope my couple of straights won't feel too much neglected while i am playing around with this new family member..

[buddydog]

In this mornings mail.....

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/andycat60/P1050331.jpg
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/andycat60/P1050330.jpg

[Icemanxxxv]

Tabac
Sunshine Soap Compay Montego Bay Soap(Local Company)
Tech Razor New in Box
Eveready Hard Rubber Brush (For Re knotting)
Bigelow Cream

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4014537705_360de9c886.jpg
Sorry Camera Phone Photo only today

[Swampfox]

I got an OS shaving mug today and some PCVI Bay Rum.

[spanx]

It's not shaving items, but what a score for me.First is a unused meerschaum pipe.Second is a carved ivory pipe.Third is a meerschaum cigar holder.

[DogHair]

Picked these up from Nav on BST. Tried the Arko this morning.

http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss31/doghair_photos/sticks.jpg

[kicker245]

Picked these up from Nav on BST. Tried the Arko this morning.

http://i559.photobucket.com/albums/ss31/doghair_photos/sticks.jpg

What do you think of the Arko? I ordered some off of Amazon after I saw your thread :biggrin:

[profsaffel]

71077

Gillette Tech with a Milord case. :001_rolle

[javyn]

This month I restocked my shaving creams.

Got a 4.4 oz jar of Tabac soap and tub of TOBS Avocado. That should last me a good long while.

[DogHair]

What do you think of the Arko? I ordered some off of Amazon after I saw your thread :biggrin:

I liked it. The scent was a citrusy soap and the lather was great. Overall great shave. The price to quality ratio is excellent and I'll be keeping it on the shelf within easy reach.

[benvh]

La Toja shave stick
Proraso ASB
TOBS Avocado
English Tech in case
'47 SS w/ non-matching case

[AsylumGuido]

I was fortunate enough to come across this beauty Saturday after my son's college swim meet. I really love road trips. :biggrin: A nice little No. 00G set.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/No00G002.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/No00G003.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/No00G004.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/No00G005.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/No00G007.jpg

[Maher]

bought this a couple of weeks back, now it is plated in white gold, didn't receive yet but this is post-plating

[The Mick]

just picked this Damascus up for $20 at an antique store.
http://i38.tinypic.com/rmr5nr.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/14iont5.jpg

[highball]

scored some nice straights this week
H.B & CO.- NO. 60 worked back (our clipper)
J.R. Torrey 0146

[highball]

Dorko
Wade Butcher Invincible
F.W. Engels special

[thirdeye]

Pretty nice specimen. Fully functional with minimal plating.


Nice razor with case.


This provides a very nice shave.


Needs some polishing, but otherwise very sound razor.


Those cleaned up beautifully sir. Great job!


I was fortunate enough to come across this beauty Saturday after my son's college swim meet. I really love road trips. :biggrin: A nice little No. 00G set.


Very Nice Guido, gotta love those sets complete....:smile:

[Deftim13]

I was fortunate enough to come across this beauty Saturday after my son's college swim meet. I really love road trips. :biggrin: A nice little No. 00G set.

http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/No00G002.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/No00G003.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/No00G004.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/No00G005.jpg
http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj307/AsylumGuido/No00G007.jpg


Very nice! So after reading that notice on the box, how did they know that you were using a different blade? What would they do, sue you? Kinda funny...

[Dink]

Received this in the post today from a friend in England, a nice sampling of some Spanish shaving products, along with some Palmolive sticks and a Valobra stick. Sorry for the crappy cell photo.

Cheers,
David

[The_Cheapo_Knight]

Finally I found a local (Singapore) friendly store that stock Feather products. Yay!

Bought the artist club RG and grabbed a 100 piece pack of Feather DE blades.

Had a bad rash of RAD recently. Bought the cheaper Fuji shavette last week too.

[a2o]

Edwin Jagger Super Badger Brush (picture taking with camera on Blackberry).

[bisbane]

I got my first razors, soaps, etc. to start off this whole wet shaving thing... Gillette Slim Adjustable, Gittleet 1950's SS, some Bay Rum soap, and some Shark blades!

[Dharion]

30 DE blades (Gillette Super Thin Platinum)

5 of it:

[DE7]

I just bought a Parker 82R Super Heavyweight TTO razor. It arrived today, and it came with 10 Shark blades. I'll have my first shave with this setup tomorrow.

Mike

[Haiku]

bought this a couple of weeks back, now it is plated in white gold, didn't receive yet but this is post-plating

Wow. I've never seen a white gold razor. Wow.

[bob.e]

Just got these two a long handled super adjustable and a ball end tech

[SpyvSpy]

Just placed an order through WCS.


-Tabac Shaving Soap Stick
-Feather Double Edge Razor Blades
-Astra Superior Platinum Double Edge Razor Blades
-Valobra Sapone Per Barba Hard Shave Stick

[The Mick]

posted this the other day but shaved with it today it was shave ready right out of the antique store. very nice shaver. I'm not used to the point yet a few cuts were made. My other straight is a round tip.

http://i38.tinypic.com/rmr5nr.jpg
http://i33.tinypic.com/14iont5.jpg

[uploallwema]

I plan on at least skimming the DH set this weekend and will report back here.

More acquisitions:

Cloverfield
There Will Be Blood
Meet the Spartans