Acquisitions: Monday April 2 - Sunday April 8

[Antique Hoosier]

From letterk a nice "Mini Me" Brush & Razor Stand..it holds a near mint Made in England British NEW with immaculate Bakelite Case eBay Australia, Gillette New Standard Gold Set with NICE Leather Case AND Original Box with the stamp of a Cutlery Shop in Philadelphia that originally sold it during the Roaring 20's that I purchased during my waining RAD days from John at SMF.

[ben27marie]

I'm not sure if it's ok for me to start this thread, but I noticed there wasn't a new one up yet, so here it goes:

My wife informs that the 2 Super Speeds (1957 & No Date Code) I bought from Mike (thanks Mike!) arrived today.

I'm looking forward to passing one of them on to my brother to get him started.

1957 - top
No Date Code - bottom

[DoubleE]

Rooney finest style 2 small. Jim at Vintage Blades was wonderful to work with. I explained to him what I was looking for and he hand selected the brush based on my preferences. I ordered it on Friday and it was delivered Monday! That's service! (It appears some of the print is missing on the reverse side of the brush but it's all there. Some type of anomaly in lighting) The pictures really don't do it justice!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6793

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6796

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6797

[Taz]

Dovo Best Russian Leather Strop and Shavemac 167 Slivertip 30mm
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[letterk]

Simpson PJ2 Super
Chrome razor and brush stand (which now fits the razor, but not the brush! :rolleyes:)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6802

[letterk]

Forgot I also got in another package from Poland with:

Wapeinica 5/8" (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130092510491&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=003)
Arkansas hone (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130093642056&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=003) (I'm told it's a 6k)
Unnamed 4k hone (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130090836745&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=003)

The Arkansas is bran new, still sealed in the original packaging.

Links are to ebay auction listings.

[carniby]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6805

From Top to Bottom:
Merkur Travel Case
Geo F Trumper Samples
Mama Bear Soap: Dragon's Tears(Thanks Juaquin!)
Merkur Vision 2000 (Thanks Thad!)

[Friggin Joe]

Got two of those Wapienica straights as mentioned above (and they're good!), 2 gem single-edge razors, Gilette Super Speed and the merkur slantbar.
Was a good day but now I'm seriously finished, I may need to let go of a few razros.

[JaDubb]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6807

Taylor of Old Bond Street Rose & Avocado, Merkur Slant, Feather blades, Proraso Pre & Post 500ml and American Crew Forming Cream. Also received as free gifts: American Crew Citrus bodywash, Dalan SC, American Crew daily shampoo & conditioner and two handmade shaving soaps.

[Taz]

Forgot I also got in another package from Poland with:

Wapeinica 5/8" (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130092510491&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=003)
Arkansas hone (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130093642056&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=003) (I'm told it's a 6k)
Unnamed 4k hone (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130090836745&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=003)

The Arkansas is bran new, still sealed in the original packaging.

Links are to ebay auction listings.

That razor is sweet:thumbup1: Also I think you will love the brush I have the 3 and it is a great brush.

[Taz]

That razor is sweet:thumbup1: Also I think you will love the brush I have the 3 and it is a great brush.

$7 I just bought one:thumbup:

[letterk]

That razor is sweet:thumbup1: Also I think you will love the brush I have the 3 and it is a great brush.

It's funny, this is my second one and I don't even have the first one shave ready. I was buying the two hones and threw in another razor as it was too hard to pass up at the price.

[johnniegold]

'58 Gillette SS w/samples from Lonny
100 7 a.m blades from ebay

[Areler67]

Just bought 4 packs of old DE blades (+-1960) at flea market. Opened one pack and the blades are mint! Seems to be really sharp. 3 packs are from Germany (Solingen) and one is from France. all packs are unopened and it was only 4 Eur.

Raphaël

[DirtyDave]

This past Saturday SWMBO and I went to Round Top, TX for twice yearly antique market/flea market thing there. Believe me, you don't know fun until you have tromped around on a cow pasture after a big rain, stepping around cow pies looking at looking at someone else's old stuff.

I did purchase two Gillette Super Speeds from 1955, one a red tip, a Gillette from 1970 that has an aluminum handle and looks like some sort of reissue of an older model and a Eversharp Shick from the late 1940's.

All in all, a fine day because $23.00 purchased 4 razors and all cleaned up to be nice and shiny. Started using the 1970's reissue one (if that is what it is) and it shaves very well once I got used to the lighter weight.

[Areler67]

A friend of mine is in NYC at the moment and she'll bring me back 2 bottles of Aqua Velva AS balm....:cool:

[Taz]

Got What was in the box I shared last week back from Lynn,
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6815

My first Non Vintage DE When I saw it last week I had to get it already here from england and got some Swedish Gillette's with it.
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British Tech NOS, It is hard to tell by the picture but the handle is thinner then the US one by almost half, a little shorter and a much nicer cut on the handle glistens more. the head is still wrapped in cello.
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[ben27marie]

:drool: That Maestro Livi straight is gorgeous, Taz!!!!

[Antique Hoosier]

As stated before...Don Goes First Class...I think we could actually change his name from "Taz" to "Don Perignon"

[Taz]

I also picked these up at a Flea market it is an Unopened retailer pack. I do not know whether to but it on eBay keep it my self hole or open it up and display the boxes on top of one of the racks I am building in the Den. I am not a blade collector and not sure if it would draw a good price on eBay to make it worth selling. If I could get a decent amount I would sell, If not I would rather just display. Any Thoughts
The boxes inside are mint the outside cello actually as pictures of the boxes and that is what the marks and small tears are on.
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This is an open one I had but with 10 blades this is whats in the boxes
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[Jim]

New VLB Brush from Shavemac (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17132)

[Jim]

Don
Great job in the den! I think you might like the Chatsworth razor,Let us know! :thumbup1:

[Areler67]

Gillette Knack (slim twist) 1972:cool:

[Stauff]

A modest acq.: Mennen green deo stick.

[TstebinsB]

Norton 4K/8K Waterstone $65.95 free shipping here (http://www.holbren.com/product.php?productid=3062).
New Merkur Progress w/Merkur blades 10pk
New Merkur Slant

[Patrick D]

It's been a good week! From Colleen at TG'sQ, 1 each, soap and cream of Savon de Comte and Highlander, and a new Merkur Slant, which will be used first time on Sat. morning.

[180gVinyl]

http://img452.imageshack.us/img452/5175/img0239bt7.jpg

Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil cream - ebay

Sabini Super Badger in perspex base - ebay

Feather & Derby blades - Barbershop Classics, The Dutch Shaving Shop

[johnniegold]

4711 2 oz. edc ( want to try it out)
Tabac deo

[Padron]

Beautiful Str8 Don :biggrin:

I got a tub of QED Frankincense & Myrrh Shave soap and a Decant of Czech & Speake Frankincense & Myrrh edt, Thanks Soulshine :biggrin:

[Stecacio]

Took a trip to Mama Bear's. Had a cup of coffee, engaged in a bit of witty banter (or so we'd like to think :smile: ), and walked out with:

-Mama Bear's Peppermint Aftershave Milk
-Rosemary & Mint tub
-Fresh Lime tub
-Clear Skies tub
-Rosemary & Lime tub
-Irish Tweed tub
-Hydrogen stick
-Issys Almond bath soap

Talk about a 'kid in the candy store' feeling. :001_tt1: If you think you have SSAD, don't ever stumble upon the vendors in person...you'll leave with everything :wink:

[ben27marie]

Took a trip to Mama Bear's. Had a cup of coffee, engaged in a bit of witty banter (or so we'd like to think :smile: ), and walked out with:

-Mama Bear's Peppermint Aftershave Milk
-Rosemary & Mint tub
-Fresh Lime tub
-Clear Skies tub
-Rosemary & Lime tub
-Irish Tweed tub
-Hydrogen stick
-Issys Almond bath soap

Talk about a 'kid in the candy store' feeling. :001_tt1:


and an empty wallet after loading up on all those goodies!

Just kidding, I know MB's prices are very good. I'm looking forward to receiving my MB's loot in the next few dasy.

[Taz]

Got this on eBay the first one I have seen, it is like new just gave it a bath, I got a nice Chubby 2 in Super for $100 off what a new one would cost.
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[Zeni]

A ladies gillette, for my lady. :biggrin:
Thanks Iwan

[JaDubb]

From eBay. No-date Gillette SS, minor scratches, but very nice in overall condition.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6841

[msandoval858]

Nothing better than new brushes arriving in the mail :cool:

[jeffb]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6843

Both razors came from Ebay. The English cleaned up very nicely, though I was a little disappointed at the small amount of plating missing on the safety guard(the seller's description said the plating was only gone on the inside) but I got it for a good price and it gave an excellent shave. The soaps are my first shave soaps.

Jeff

[Antique Hoosier]

Jeff..Nice razors..way to start in "Style" and the TABAC you will love.

[Patrick D]

It's been a good week! From Colleen at TG'sQ, 1 each, soap and cream of Savon de Comte and Highlander, and a new Merkur Slant, which will be used first time on Sat. morning.


More stuff has arrived! Penhaligon's Castile EDC, Shower Gel, Castile & Opus 1870 SC and Mitchell's Wool Fat SS bought from our mall.

6 of Mama Bear's Plastic Tubs and 3 of her new wooden tubs. It might be that I've been firmly infected with SSAD because all those tubs will be filled without ordering anything new.

[tsv]

I just received the 1966 Slim Adjustable I scored on Ebay. I think I'm up to 10 razors now. I'm going to have to sell some soon. My RAD is starting cause some martial discord. How do I tell her I just bought a Fat Boy this evening? I'll post a picture of it when I get it.

[Antique Hoosier]

Ty, you are just getting started.....why stop now?

[JBHoren]

Jewish Law states that there is no "acquiring" without what is called a kinyan -- physically taking possession of something (if it is moveable), or living on/in it and/or "improving" it by erecting a dwelling, plowing/planting, etc. (if it is real-estate).

In my case, I purchased several items today (see below); however, I will have to wait until next week to really "acquire" them. That's OK; I already have with what to shave, until then.

I guess this means that I've passed the "Two of anything" requirement for "start[ing] a collection."

[Taz]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=6843

Both razors came from Ebay. The English cleaned up very nicely, though I was a little disappointed at the small amount of plating missing on the safety guard(the seller's description said the plating was only gone on the inside) but I got it for a good price and it gave an excellent shave. The soaps are my first shave soaps.

Jeff

Great CHoices for your first two soaps they are 2 of the best IMO, and the razors are great:thumbup1:

[ben27marie]

The Bergamot Shave Soap smells amazing!!!

The Rosemary & Lime I'm not so sure about. I think that it reminds me of Vicks VaporRub or some other medicinal product. I'm kind of wishing I would have ordered the Clear Skies instead, but maybe it'll grow on me.

The wooden bowl is very nice. This picture does not do it justice.

I haven't shaved with either soap or the unscented shaving cream yet, but will post a SOTD later with a report on one of them.

[Taz]

Mamas having a great week:lol:

[TromboneGuy]

I just got a box from her, too - Eucalyptus, Marauder Citrus, and Unscented soaps, Her rose and peppermint summer aftershave, an alum block, and a very nice-looking sample of soap that I'm unfamiliar with.

Oh, I also picked up Lynn's DVD and a bottle of Musgo Real aftershave splash from classicshaving.

I'm waiting on a box from Saint Sue, too. and I'm about *this* close to ordering a strop from Tony Miller - I'm just waiting on the checks from all my Easter gigs.

[mlebarron]

Not really shaving related... but still an Acquisition this week :)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/242/450765942_ed65a7c595.jpg

more pics here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/lebarron/sets/72157600054596952/)...

[Kyle]

Nice! I wouldn't mind acquiring one of those.

[Taz]

Got this Brit Tech Case shows wear Razor NOS. Just like the thick Handle I got this is also a little smaller and lighter then the US version which is unique for these to Techs most of the time the Brit Version are heavier this ones Handle is aluminum. Check out the unique case I have never saw one like that before.
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Also got a picture for the new den.
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A new bottle St. Johns Bay Rum and Just finished this Beutiful Sheraton I got from AntiqueHoosier it came out very nice. Got a few more for him that I think will make it into the personal collection I will post if they make it when I am done with them.
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[Dinder1]

As always, lightning fast service from Charles at QED.

Salter Wild Rose SC x2

[johnniegold]

WoW edt - Thanks Austin

[tsv]

While over at my Aunt and Uncle's for Easter, my wife was complaining about my new shaving hobby. My uncle and I started talking about shaving. It turns out that my uncle is still shaving with his Gillette Fat Boy that he bought new when he was 15! The best part is that he gave me an antique scuttle and Fuller Nylon Brush. It used to be my great uncles. The wife thinks the flowers are not very manly. So now I have shaving heirlooms from both sides of my family. The Scuttle is marked G (picture of a crown) E and Germany. I also got my Blade Sampler Pack from LetterK. Thank you,

[Antique Hoosier]

Spent the day in the big city ( Indianapolis) with my two daughters and I just had to buy something shave related. Stopped at Nordstrom in Circle Center Mall Downtown Indy and splurged on a tub of T&H Ultimate Comfort Shaving Cream. Also got a sample of "Origins" shave cream from the store of the same name. They have a huge tub 16 ounces for $30.00 that tempted me but I went with the T&H and will try the "Origins" sample first. Anyone have any experience with the Origins product?

[Antique Hoosier]

Here is a Heavy Double Ring Rocket that arrived today from France. It needs some detailing to make it really nice but at a whopping 2.5 ounces it prompted the offering of another thick handle Double Ring Rocket in my possession to be placed on the B&B B/S/T Forum. I'm going to enjoy this one and will test drive it tomorrow if it gets shaped up cleaned and sterilized tonight.

[Areler67]

From my trip to Northern Ireland : Boots slim twist kind of razor + 5 Gillettes blades so called "Swedish"

[Areler67]

Just bought a WW2 american soldier (Normandie) razor on ebay France :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

It's a small one : 5.5 cm long only (I don't know the dimension in US inches)
and for only 8 Eur!

Raphaël

[Watchmands]

My wife has been listening to what I said I wanted to try next. SCORE! Look at the great Easter Basket I got!

T&H West Indian Lime Shave Cream Jar
T&H West Indian Lime Shave Cream Travel Tube
T&H West Indian AS Balm
T&H Almond Shave Cream Travel Tube
Some Samples of T&H 1805

Good Easter bunny!

-David