Acquisitions November 15 - November 21

[TimMechEngr]

I'll start this week off, gentlemen. Everyone join in and show us your newly scored goods for this week.

A 1955 President just took the front row center seat in my collection! I won it on da bay, and it should arrive this week. This picture belongs to the seller, but I'll post my picture(s) when I get this sweet little beauty in my hands.
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A 1952 40's Style Super Speed. I plan on replacing the razor with my mint X2 Black Tip as they both came in the same case with the same instructions. Now, I just need the correct blades to go with it.
74785


Next up is a near mint 46-47 Aristocrat. I expect it to arrive this week as well, but it looks exactly like the one pictured here. I borrowed this picture from Mr-Razor. I'll post pictures of the real deal when it arrives.
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My serious case of RAD picked a bad time to act up this close to Christmas! :scared: But, I'm ecstatic with these scores! :biggrin1: The President might turn out to be this years Christmas present from SWMBO! She just doesn't know it yet! :whistling::a49::yesnod:

[mdunn]

While not strictly shaving - i bought a new screen that ill be checking B&B out on. 24 inches of SOTD pics... sweeeet

(the other screen is 19")

[cfriend]

You guys kill me. I think MY president looks nice... but then... :drool:

[phantomsphan]

Hopefully my wife will let me use her camera tonight so I can take some pics (she thinks I'm weird with this shaving stuff) because I have a few questions and needed some help on dating. Anyway, I bought a lot of 7 razors on ebay. There weren't great pics or a flashy ad or anything. I wasn't sure what I'd get, but since I only have one other razor, I thought what the heck. I got everything for about $45 shipped.

2 '60 Super Speeds. These were probably the most gunked up and worse of the bunch. Cleaned up nice, some brassing (I assume, but I don't know much about razor grading and problems, that's why I need someone to look at the pics) and maybe a couple of rust spots. Other than that, TTO turns well and doors close tight. Not pretty or anything, but definitely usable. Since I already have a '59 I'll probably PIF these.

1 '52 Super Speed. Cleaned up nice. I really like the look of the '40s style much better. Its a bit lighter, but I think I like that more too. This may become my 'go to razor'. The first I've tried from the lot. I really enjoyed the shave.

1 Slim Adjustable. Can't remember the date right now, but I'll get it when I get the pic. I'm really pleased with this one. The TTO and adjustable knob work great. Doors are tight and all the paint are on the numbers. Cleaned up great and very shiny. I'll probably try this one next.

2 GEM Featherweights. At first glance, they look exactly the same. However, one you can tell is slightly heavier and if you compare the heads, the heavier one looks a fraction larger. They both have white plastic handles, with the heavier one being a bit discolored. Also, the heavier one has ridges on the tab to flip open the head where as the other doesn't. Does anyone know how I can date these? All they say is GEM and Made in USA I think. I'll probably keep one and PIF the other.

1 SE razor, just says STAR on it and Made in USA I think. Has a comb type thing on it and the handle is metal and unscrews from the head. I know that doesn't tell you much, but hopefully the pictures will help when I can get them up.

I also picked up a pack of SE blades, a cheap VDH boar brush and a bottle of Clubman when I went to Walgreens.

Anyway, I'm sure that's enough rambling. Like I said, I'll try to get pics tonight and edit my post and if anyone can help me out dating and identifying the SE razors, I'd appreciate it. Now I just need an injector and I'll have all types covered. :smile:

[thirdeye]

Nice stuff there Tim....Great job....:drool:

[bluepunk18]

Hello everyone. This nifty locally made soap was given to me by my Lady this past weekend. She got it Saturday, but I wasn't able to post until today. I'm eager to try it and post a review. It smells great, and I love the pine block as a soap holder. They also have a website, for anyone interested...

[TimMechEngr]

Nice stuff there Tim....Great job....:drool:

Thanks, Ray. I'll trade you my new President for yours and pay shipping for both! :001_rolle:whistling::biggrin:

[thirdeye]

Thanks, Ray. I'll trade you my new President for yours and pay shipping for both! :001_rolle:whistling::biggrin:

:out:

[r0ckrat]

Made a nice score on ebay this weekend. Wade & Butcher Wedge w/Barber's Notch, with a Coticule included.

Pic is from the auction, will get more when it arrives.

[ZethLent]

I got this in the mail last night. Can you say Awesome? :001_tt1:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5fXadk9I/AAAAAAAAAmc/m7fqju04ZwE/s800/IMG_8716.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5vju8IMI/AAAAAAAAAnI/f7DBtUUhXW0/s800/IMG_8732.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5fpzaMNI/AAAAAAAAAmk/pfPuriGDpkM/s800/IMG_8722.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5o0QMaRI/AAAAAAAAAmw/anAASKk-uFg/s800/IMG_8725.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5f8koLSI/AAAAAAAAAms/2kf29BCBdvg/s800/IMG_8724.JPG

Thanks again Matt.

[beginish]

Nothing quite as stunning as you guys, but my puck of Da Fat with ceramic bowl, the Provence Sante Green Tea soap and Institut Karite soap arrived from WCS today.

[MaxP]

I had Bernd at Shavemac do a reknot on a Century handle.
This is the result. It will ship tomorrow.

I am soooo excited. Its like Christmas is coming early.


http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/7663/centuryshavemacrestore.jpg

[fishbdew]

I already posted this in the safety razors forum, but since I guess this would be the proper place here's what I picked up at Drug Emporium earlier today.
http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/images/c/c2/Gillette_3_piece.JPG

[TimMechEngr]

I got this in the mail last night. Can you say Awesome? :001_tt1:

Thanks again Matt.

Matt, that's what I call AWESOME!!! :drool::drool::drool::drool::drool:

[mdunn]

Arlington soap from the BST
Eav des Bavx from L'occitane

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ZethLent - thats score of the year material :001_wub:

[Mycon]

Though this isn't a new score, this is the first time I've gotten a good image of it.
We found these 3 brushes in the back of the bathroom cabinet while cleaning out my grandparents' items. I now have more of my grandfather's shaving goods as a keepsake. I might reknot one of them with a GN Finest Double-Band so that I can use it like he did. The little travel bottle of Brut was a major bonus. It is glass, and as you can see has the Fabergé name on it. I think it smells better than the current stuff! It is sweeter and more complex even with as old as it must be. It sat in the back of a light less closet buried in other nick-nacks so it didn't get much sun exposure over the years.
That is also his '39 Tech Fat Handle hanging in the background.

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/juffowupscorner/P1000855.jpg

[cfriend]

Received this 3/1 from Jim and Erin at Vintage Blades as a replacement for a previous brush. This tortoise is notably different from the first brush I had, I think prefer the darker brown and yellows to the reddish tint of the first. Conversely, I think I prefer the softer blend between colors in the first brush, this new one has some sharper edges between browns and yellows. It is gorgeous, either way. Pictures of the first brush at the bottom of the post.


http://img.skitch.com/20091117-nran34nkunmmrr45wire8qr8ra.preview.jpg (http://skitch.com/christiancfriend/n84nu/pb160019)
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First brush, for comparison:

http://img.skitch.com/20091117-jj6q22qngxg6kkmrp116swe4w.preview.jpg (http://skitch.com/christiancfriend/b1rdm/p5281832)
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Thanks again to Jim and Erin at Vintage Blades for A+ service!

[Luc]

Royal Canada - LeGrelot - Thier Issard - 6/8 - 1/4
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=833&pictureid=1598

[shm]

Just scored this little beauty.

The writing on it is almost gone but it says: Victoria and "Rein Dachs" which means its made of pure badger hair.

My first butterscotch, before I couldn't understand what the fuss was about - now I know :001_wub:

[fidjit]

Just scored this little beauty.
My first butterscotch, before I couldn't understand what the fuss was about - now I know :001_wub:

Very nice, another convert..... :001_tt2:

Don't forget to post it in the Butterscotch Candy Porn Shop thread !!!

[thirdeye]

Just scored this little beauty.

The writing on it is almost gone but it says: Victoria and "Rein Dachs" which means its made of pure badger hair.

My first butterscotch, before I couldn't understand what the fuss was about - now I know :001_wub:

That is one sweet brush...Nice snag!

[bythbook]

Simpsons Duke 3 in best (from poojaji - thanks!) - what a great brush! (used it this a.m. - reminiscent of my departed Rooney 1/1 in best).
http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/duke301.jpg?t=1258485687

and a couple of interesting specimens...

A Titterton:
http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/titterton03.jpg?t=1258485770

Vitals:
handle: 49mm high
loft: 49mm
knot: 20mm

Designated "H250" on the handle. I have no idea what the hair is! Horsehair? It's very skritchy. I'm may try to break it in a little before I decide to re-knot it. It's a very cool little brush.

and this no-name travel brush:
http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/travelbrushbaker01.jpg?t=1258485730

this thing is tiny! vitals:
handle: 34mm high
loft: 43mm
knot: 18mm

The knot is very stiff boar bristle - not really a user, I think, but the heavy plastic (toroise-shellish bakelite?) displays very nice.

[mdunn]

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/travelbrushbaker01.jpg?t=1258485730

very cool!!!!!

[heirkb]

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/travelbrushbaker01.jpg?t=1258485730

very cool!!!!!

I was gonna tell him to PM you. I think you were really really wanting one of these, right?

[mdunn]

I was gonna tell him to PM you. I think you were really really wanting one of these, right?

similar, but the material there is different to what im after.

Its still a great looking brush

[bisbane]

I recently have a RAD going for Schick injectors. I still want to get the metal F1 from the 1940s. I did just get this metal one. I think its from the 1970s...

[Aaron01]

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/8386/img00021w.jpg
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3886/img00018pa.jpg

[spanx]

I got this in the mail last night. Can you say Awesome? :001_tt1:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5fXadk9I/AAAAAAAAAmc/m7fqju04ZwE/s800/IMG_8716.JPG

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5vju8IMI/AAAAAAAAAnI/f7DBtUUhXW0/s800/IMG_8732.JPG

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5fpzaMNI/AAAAAAAAAmk/pfPuriGDpkM/s800/IMG_8722.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5o0QMaRI/AAAAAAAAAmw/anAASKk-uFg/s800/IMG_8725.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5f8koLSI/AAAAAAAAAms/2kf29BCBdvg/s800/IMG_8724.JPG

Thanks again Matt.

Pretty, pretty

[ozzy_scl]

I got this in the mail last night. Can you say Awesome? :001_tt1:

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_P5J023HhWok/SvJ5fXadk9I/AAAAAAAAAmc/m7fqju04ZwE/s800/IMG_8716.JPG

Thanks again Matt.

WOW!!! just looking at the case was enough, I really like the drawings, and the razor, OMG really nice blades. A beautiful set.
Well done!

[gaelic841]

Picked up the Rooney 3/2 from Jim at Vintage Blades and the 34G with an Irish Bog Oak handle from Bob Quinn at Elite Razors.


Dick

[cfriend]

Received cases for #66 and #58, as well B&B Provence Santé Green Tea... x3. :blush:

http://img.skitch.com/20091119-k6u2mqtm1un7pinc3i8esqj6i4.preview.jpg (http://skitch.com/christiancfriend/ne8sj/photo)
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[bythbook]

Received cases for #66 and #58, as well B&B Provence Santé Green Tea... x3. :blush:

http://img.skitch.com/20091119-k6u2mqtm1un7pinc3i8esqj6i4.preview.jpg (http://skitch.com/christiancfriend/ne8sj/photo)
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congratulations! - Now the only one needing a case for a #58 is - ME!


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[cfriend]

Won this via Best Offer on eBay earlier today, $13.60 shipped. Set appears complete, though I'm told this is a british set, so I believe the case is incorrect. Additionally this is the version that you cannot modify blades for, so it'll be NOS only. I believe there are a few NOS blades in the carrier, and I will be looking for additional NOS blades in the future. May need to pick up a small hone, though. At the very least, it is an interesting and mechanically appealing display piece.

http://img.skitch.com/20091120-e91sjmy1c83q175qbea5rpx8ay.preview.jpg (http://skitch.com/christiancfriend/nejmw/shades)
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[mdunn]

nice autostrop. If you cant find NOS blades you can always modify SE blades to fit

[cfriend]

nice autostrop. If you cant find NOS blades you can always modify SE blades to fit

Thanks and thanks, but I'm told this is the version that you cannot modify blades for. More accurately, Dave's tutorial video covers the other version, and says it was too much of a hassle to make them for this version. If Dave gave up, I shouldn't even start :lol:

[fidjit]

Everready 200 of da bay.

Already reknotted with TGN Silvertip Extra 20mm. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=118240) :tongue_sm

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/Ever%20Ready%20200/P1020781.jpg

[professorchaos]

Coming soon to an SOTD near you...


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/4120227291_cf8fb132b3.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/4120227649_4fbab58a9b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/4120227453_88bd6c5ec5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/4120227573_7bc65898da.jpg

[thirdeye]

Coming soon to an SOTD near you...


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/4120227291_cf8fb132b3.jpg


That is Sweet Henry!

[joshmpdx]

Coming soon to an SOTD near you...


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2666/4120227291_cf8fb132b3.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2601/4120227649_4fbab58a9b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2542/4120227453_88bd6c5ec5.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2548/4120227573_7bc65898da.jpg

:001_wub:

[markb]

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/IMG_0771.JPG

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/IMG_0772.JPG

Penworks 22mm Finest

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/IMG_0774.JPG

From The Perfumed Court

Creed Bois Du Portugal
Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Cuba
Creed Royal English Leather

[Aaron01]

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/IMG_0771.JPG

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Pour Homme

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/IMG_0774.JPG

From The Perfumed Court

Creed Bois Du Portugal
Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Cuba
Creed Royal English Leather


You got some great smellies!

[grump]

Ready for some more soap.
Found these at local thrift store, Old Spice cup and Century brush off of bay.

[buddydog]

Mint,still has the copper blank in the razor....

http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/andycat60/P1050498.jpg
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/andycat60/P1050499.jpg
http://i547.photobucket.com/albums/hh450/andycat60/P1050501.jpg

[Icemanxxxv]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2612/4119850189_13b67d9369_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/4119850007_5a871bd6b2_o.jpg
Ebay 15.94 Delivered

[bman40]

no pix, but today I picked up:

Aubrey organics Pine deodorant spray
English Leather AS
Omega Shave Cream (tube)
Dollar store 'Simply Clear' AS - seems to be an indian-made Old Spice clone...for $1.40 CDN it seemed a gamble worth taking.

Barry

[joshmpdx]

Hands down, this old yardley is one of my favorite lavenders. the AS also has a pleasant feel on the face with a touch of menthol.

75679

[Sixxtwo]

Completed the Lady series with the acquisition of the Champagne this week.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4120694891_4da9d36952_b.jpg

[cfriend]

Completed the Lady series with the acquisition of the Champagne this week.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4120694891_4da9d36952_b.jpg

Nice work, but you may be missing one :crying::001_tongu


http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=30353&stc=1&d=1221533493

[Sixxtwo]

Nice work, but you may be missing one :crying::001_tongu

I wondered that.... I wasn't sure if the silver was real, or someone just stripped one down in chemicals or somethin. :P

Off on another quest!

[cfriend]

I wondered that.... I wasn't sure if the silver was real, or someone just stripped one down in chemicals or somethin. :P

Off on another quest!

I believe left to right they are light blue, dark blue, gold and pink. I've never seen a silver one myself, I assume you're referring to the light blue? If so they are certainly real... I've had three Lady G's over time, they have all been light blue :001_tt2:

[Sixxtwo]

I do have the light/dark blue if that is the case... but seen here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=99658) in a Maher thread there may actually be some silvers or its a reaaaally faded light blue. :lol:

[TimMechEngr]

With all credit going to Cookie_Junkie (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=114625), these 3 bad boys arrived today from France! C_J, you are the MAN!

[cfriend]

I do have the light/dark blue if that is the case... but seen here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=99658) in a Maher thread there may actually be some silvers or its a reaaaaly faded light blue. :lol:

Personally, I think it's reaaaaly faded light blue. :001_smile

[Sixxtwo]

Personally, I think it's reaaaaly faded light blue. :001_smile

Updated for razor pr0n's sake. :tongue_sm

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/4121155767_d73fc0e813_b.jpg

[copperhead]

Hands down, this old yardley is one of my favorite lavenders. the AS also has a pleasant feel on the face with a touch of menthol.

75679

:a47:

[FiXXXer]

From Shaving Essentials:
Provence Sante Green Tea soap
Provence Sante Green Tea cologne
Semogue 1305

[cpool222]

I found these two Aristocrats at an estate sale this morning and wanted to see what you expert guys could tell me about them. As you can tell, the one on the left looks older, has a little wear(especially on safety bar and center bar). The one on the right looks to have almost no wear. On the underside of the head, they both only say "REG US PAT OFF" with no date or number stamps, and just the Gillette emblem and MADE IN USA underneath that. Unfortunately, the one on the left didn't have the blade holder so I guess it's pretty unlikely for me to find one of those. Can you guys give me an idea of how old these might be? Also, I've never tried to clean/disinfect a gold razor before, so I was hoping you guys could help me learn how to do that without ruining the finish, etc. Any other info for a newbie would be appreciated. Thanks!
Cleave
75743

75744

75745

[Jake]

This English 1929 Milady -- a post "Roaring 20s" beauty -- showed up in the mail from my British friend this past week. I know that the ladies were trying to find a feminine razor to join in with their husbands in this double-edged shaving phenomenon. And this well crafted, light weight, but well-balanced razor fit the bill. At least for a few years.

A beautiful item I hope to use on my wife's legs...

[Jake]

This is the most perfect British No. 21 I've ever seen. No pitting or wear on the handle or head, and the rhodium plating is so bright and shiny -- really an amazing finish on this post WWII classic.

Can't decide whether I should try it out or save it for grandkids. But I can certainly enjoy admiring its beauty.

[markb]

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/IMG_0782.JPG

From The Perfumed Court

Penhaligon's Douro
Penhaligon's Castile

[azmark]

I love shopping here because of the quality of clothes but it's not cheap. I only go when there are sales and look for clearance items. Boy did I score today.

Each pant was $40!!!!:thumbup:. Great everyday pattern and their Signature series. Only down fall is that it was in only a size 38 but their slacks can adjust down up to 2 inches. Got them tailored and it was a match made in heaven.

Also scored a coat.

[JoeH]

Just picked this up at a flea. It's an "Erskine" badger. I'm debating whether to replace the knot. In any event, what's the best way to clean the Bakelite?
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/648034/SOTD/Score%2020091121.jpg

[MaxP]

From The Perfumed Court

Penhaligon's Douro
Penhaligon's Castile
[/CENTER]

Great scents. Enjoy!

[MaxP]

Just picked this up at a flea. It's an "Erskine" badger. I'm debating whether to replace the knot. In any event, what's the best way to clean the Bakelite?


Nice find. It looks to me like it wants a new knot.

As for cleaning, try Simple Green followed by a mild polish. You could use car polishing compound or even toothpaste.

[r0ckrat]

As seen in Sunday's shave, picked all the Cade up on Saturday...

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=75958&stc=1&d=1258918062

[cfriend]

Just picked this up at a flea. It's an "Erskine" badger. I'm debating whether to replace the knot. In any event, what's the best way to clean the Bakelite?

Be very careful with cleaners, too harsh or too much and you could start rubbing color off, I believe.

[theperfectstorm]

Just picked this up at a flea. It's an "Erskine" badger. I'm debating whether to replace the knot. In any event, what's the best way to clean the Bakelite?
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/648034/SOTD/Score%2020091121.jpg

The antique radio and telephone crowds (the alpha and omega of bakelite knowledge) uses Blue Magic Wheel polish from Auto Zone for cleaning and buffing and Magnolia Glay-zit for shine and sealing.

Bakelite is HARD. It takes some serious stuff to work on it.

Catalin, the colored version, is a lot softer. I get very good results on Catalin with the Maquiar's Ultimate Compund I use on my car's finish.

[bythbook]

Just picked this up at a flea. It's an "Erskine" badger. I'm debating whether to replace the knot. In any event, what's the best way to clean the Bakelite?
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/648034/SOTD/Score%2020091121.jpg

very nice!

as a member points out, you can "polish" the color out of it... so be gentle.

I like it - reminds me of a Titterton I've seen recently... here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=117796)

[TLetums]

r0ckrat, how do you like Cade splash?

[JoeH]

Nice find. It looks to me like it wants a new knot.

As for cleaning, try Simple Green followed by a mild polish. You could use car polishing compound or even toothpaste.
Thanks, everyone, for the cleaning suggestions. I actually used Ivory Soap and a nail brush which did the trick. It wasn’t very dirty.

I think I will replace the knot. The plastic (think it's Bakelite) cleaned up easily, but the brush seems kinda limp and sparse in the middle.