Acquisitions Monday Apr 17 - Sunday Apr 23

[guenron]

Well lads, can anyone out there spell P R O C R A S T I N A T E? Yes, still working on my contribution to the government.
How about listing your contributions to better living through lather for this week?

[mscott]

This weekend I hit Target and picked up the Proraso tube shaving cream and the pre/post cream (NJ target). Today was my first shave with it. Incredible feeling, but wasn't thrilled with the scent from the pre/post, nor with how it left my face feeling after. Not sure why; seems like lots of folks here like it a lot. Will try again, but the shaving cream is a keeper for me.

After work, plan to pick up Taylor's Mr. Taylor cream and some Baxter's products.

My fiancee is starting to question my sexuality, but she likes the scent of the colognes and the shaving creams.

[KUJO]

My fiancee is starting to question my sexuality, but she likes the scent of the colognes and the shaving creams.

Just tell her that wet-shaving has swung you back to heterosexuality...:biggrin:

[Austin]

Mscott, just tell your fiance that all this stuff makes you virile. :w00t:

[joel]

Apparently Barbasol Brushless has been discontinued.... t'is a shame as it smells out of this world superb. This was used by US Soldiers in WWII. Get the last few tubes at QED and other fine retailers while they last!
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1999

Awesome little brush.... :thumbup1:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=1989

[Indy]

This was waiting for me tonight!:biggrin:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v286/indybill/Shaving/th_sr3226001_edited.jpg
Large image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/indybill/Shaving/sr3226001_edited.jpg

[guenron]

This was waiting for me tonight!:biggrin:
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v286/indybill/Shaving/th_sr3226001_edited.jpg
Large image: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v286/indybill/Shaving/sr3226001_edited.jpg
Enjoy! Love the look of that long handle...

[Austin]

Bill, that is a very nice brush indeed.

[Scotto]

You are going to freak out when you realize what an awesome brush that is. Give it a week to break in, though.

[Indy]

I've been wanting to try a long handle for a while now. My only other brush has the typical shorter handle and whipping up creams tends to overrun that short handle.

I must say I'm having a hard time waiting until morning to use this brush.

Charles also included a sample of Trumper's Rose, so now I get to compare that to the Taylor's.

Not too bad for a Monday!:biggrin:

[Kyle]

Gentlemen, the Arko has arrived and with reinforcements.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Aquisition04172006.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Aquisition04172006b.jpg

[Austin]

Wow Kyle, you have enough supplies to last you until 2015. :biggrin:

[rtaylor61]

Wow Kyle, you have enough supplies to last you until 2015. :biggrin:

Actually, I believe that Kyle has a liftime supply. I mean, just look at his avatar!:eek:

Randy

[Kyle]

Actually, I believe that Kyle has a liftime supply. I mean, just look at his avatar!:eek:

Randy

Realistically, this supply will only last a few months. It takes a lot of product to properly lather my back.:lol: :lol: :lol:

[Austin]

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[rtaylor61]

Touche'!

Randy

[Indy]

Kyle, you're not only the review king...you're the Arko king too!

Scotto, I just whipped up some Trumper's Violet to help get that new brush smell on it's way out. Well, I used my normal amount of cream and in no time my mug, which is pretty big, was erupting lather everywhere!:w00t: Yes, that's right, I'm freaking out!!:lol:

[Austin]

Kyle, you're not only the review king...you're the Arko king too!

Scotto, I just whipped up some Trumper's Violet to help get that new brush smell on it's way out. Well, I used my normal amount of cream and in no time my mug, which is pretty big, was erupting lather everywhere!:w00t: Yes, that's right, I'm freaking out!!:lol:

Just don't let Jeff get wind of this. :biggrin:

[guenron]

Gentlemen, the Arko has arrived and with reinforcements.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Aquisition04172006.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Aquisition04172006b.jpg
Between Smooth Face Jeff, Kujo, and Kyle; Arko will begin producing shaving suppositories for those moments when there is no sink available.
My goodness lads! A new variant of SCAD, ASAD!

[joel]

Kyle, you're not only the review king...you're the Arko king too!


Somewhere in Canada.... a man's screaming..... :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Nitrox]

Somewhere in Canada.... a man's screaming..... :lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm one of those men from Canada screaming, $29 for shipping, youchhhhh.
I emailed Tulumba and it's no mistake.:frown:
I just got to find a cheaper place to order some Arko from.:rolleyes:

[joel]

I'm one of those men from Canada screaming, $29 for shipping, youchhhhh.
I emailed Tulumba and it's no mistake.:frown:
I just got to find a cheaper place to order some Arko from.:rolleyes:

For what it's worth, in my opinion you really aren't missing much at all.

[Austin]

I agree with Joel. I am not a fan.

[Nitrox]

Came in today.:smile:

[Nitrox]

For what it's worth, in my opinion you really aren't missing much at all.
Thanks Joel and Austin, looks like I won't be sending them 29 bucks for shipping.:eek:

[crackstar]

Freak me out! :smile: :smile: Guys, listen to this! :biggrin:
from someone very special:
1. A jar of Olivia Oakmoss shaving cream, very exotic, delicious scent
2. A jar of Olivia bay rum shaving cream, great scent, latherability, moisturizing.
3. A huge cake of Olivia "Churchill" shaving soap, beautiful, citrus based scent
4. Sensational Indulgences bay rum shaving soap from England, I love that bay rum scent, it's so me! :wink: :wink:

Jeff

[Kyle]

Wow, Nitrox. That is a nice haul.

[With The Grain]

today a received an amazing deal (putting it lightly) on a double duck Goldedge from Robert Williams, the man is true Honemeister, watching him hone up some of my straights was amazing. If you have interest in striaghts and havent done so yet you owe it to yourself to check out his site www.straightedgerazors.com .

[teamacacia]

Picked up a tub of C&E Almond Oil Shave Cream for 1/2 off
from the mall.
Also managed to score more C&E SC samples as well as a
10 oz bottle of Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Shampoo.

[KUJO]

Freak me out! :smile: :smile: Guys, listen to this! :biggrin:
from someone very special:
1. A jar of Olivia Oakmoss shaving cream, very exotic, delicious scent
2. A jar of Olivia bay rum shaving cream, great scent, latherability, moisturizing.
3. A huge cake of Olivia "Churchill" shaving soap, beautiful, citrus based scent
4. Sensational Indulgences bay rum shaving soap from England, I love that bay rum scent, it's so me! :wink: :wink:

Jeff

Jeff,

Your next coup would be to have Olivia herself apply overflowing amounts of Arko on your face. :w00t:

[KUJO]

Gentlemen, the Arko has arrived and with reinforcements.

Kyle,

we are not worthy.....:biggrin: :w00t: :thumbup1:

[Kyle]

Kyle,

we are not worthy.....:biggrin: :w00t: :thumbup1:

For me, the jury is still out on the Arko products. I'm either a genious or an idiot. Time will tell.

[rtaylor61]

I had a chance to stop in today at C.T. Brock & Co., a men's clothier here in Salt Lake City in the Foothill Village. I thought they carried the C&E line. Nope. AOS. So I picked up a bottle of their Shampoo and a BAG full of samples. I spoke with Brock Bennett, who was both helpful and knowledgeable about the products. It was a good experience. Before I left, I got a "shot" of Bond #9 cologne...I don't see where all the hype is on that one.

Randy

[ouch]

For me, the jury is still out on the Arko products. I'm either a genious or an idiot. Time will tell.

Would you like to rephrase that?:lol:

[crackstar]

Kujo, if I could get her through customs! :lol: :lol:

Jeff

[Indy]

Came in today.:smile:

Yup, looks like a bonifide case of SCAD.:wink: Nice selction.:thumbup1:

[Kyle]

Would you like to rephrase that?:lol:

Since I am new to the Arko line and have only used it a few times, I am not yet sure whether or not I am a big fan. Due to the large size of my initial order, I am either a genius or an idiot. It all depends on how much I end up liking the product.

[Austin]

Well Kyle, with all the Arko you bought, you can always open a distributorship in Central Texas. :biggrin:

[SSLStudio]

Since I am new to the Arko line and have only used it a few times, I am not yet sure whether or not I am a big fan. Due to the large size of my initial order, I am either a genius or an idiot. It all depends on how much I end up liking the product.


Soooooooooooooooooooo Funny Kyle , couldnt you ask someone to send you out a sample of Arko first I think would be the better way to go. I have a lot of samples from Obsessis , saves me gambleing like you did. I only buy more of a product gambleing if it has to come from far like USA to save on costs.in your case I hope you end up the Genious... thats a shitload of Arko oh im behind now let me buy something to make you feel a bit better bro. :biggrin: :lol: :tongue_sm

[SSLStudio]

I have no Idea how these shave or work, but I had to get one that inner voice you just cant resist :wink:

[SSLStudio]

From a member at B&B last minute ,wanted to try one finally and No EBAY what a blessing ! :biggrin:

[obsessis]

good job, man. those are both good razors. the injector is great for touchup or a quick shave.

[Kyle]

Rene,

I think you own a razor to match every Arko product I bought. It appears that your RAD and my SCAD are equally bad.

[SSLStudio]

Rene,

I think you own a razor to match every Arko product I bought. It appears that your RAD and my SCAD are equally bad.



:lol: :biggrin: :lol: :thumbup1:

[SSLStudio]

Please I have to get rid of this itch...this is terrible I dont want to end up like poor Kyle... :tongue_sm

-Nina Ricci "Memoire D'Homme" 100ml After Shave
-GUERLAIN CORIOLAN AFTER SHAVE LOTION - 100ML
-L'Occitane Bath & Shower Sponge
-L'OCCITANE SHEA BUTTER CHESTNUT SOAP - 100g
-L'OCCITANE SHEA MILK SWEET LEMON SHOWER CREAM - 75ML
-Truefitt & Hill. Grafton Cologne. Boxed.

I think Ive had a pretty nice Score week... oh bad news next months pay check will be including the anual extra holiday money..I have a feeling I wont have a Holiday :mad3:

[joel]

Unsurpassed simplistic elegance/beauty....
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2029

[Austin]

Joel, that is one beautiful brush.

[joel]

Joel, that is one beautiful brush.

As silly as it sounds... pictures do not do this brush justice. No joke.... it looks almost 2X better in person. REALLY a sweet little shaving brush. Looks wise, I think it may be my favorite shaving brush.

[Scotto]

Now you have me salivating, Joel. I have a BK2 on the way; should be interesting to compare the two.

[joel]

Now you have me salivating, Joel. I have a BK2 on the way; should be interesting to compare the two.

If you don't have one..... get a BK4 as well. :wink: This thing is the bee's knees! I want to use it..... really.... really.... really bad. I think this will probably be the first brush in the "line-up" to be used outta the 10!

[Scotto]

I am actually a fan of stiffer brushes, so I thought I would try out the BK2 first. My understanding is that they are ~ the same handle, just with different bundles.

[joel]

I am actually a fan of stiffer brushes, so I thought I would try out the BK2 first. My understanding is that they are ~ the same handle, just with different bundles.

If they are.... you are going to be one happy scotto!

[Kyle]

First off, I would like to thank the MANY board members whom I have endlessly pestered while searching for my next brush purchase. While I am sure that SBAD will eventually get the better of me and I will purchase one of every brush that has been recommended to me throughout this search, I am very, very pleased with this Shavemac brush. While this particular brush is traditionally offered in a 23mm bristle knot, Bernd was kind enough to make one for me with a 26mm knot.

On to the pics!

Well, hello there, Mr. Fed-Ex.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Shavemac001.jpg

and what is this?
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Shavemac002.jpg

Oh! A Shavemac, you say?
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Shavemac003.jpg

...very interesting.
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Shavemac004.jpg

peek-a-boo
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Shavemac005.jpg

NICE!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Shavemac007.jpg

Beeeautiful!
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a132/ktietz/Shavemac008.jpg

I have already lathered up 4 different products with this baby and can't wait for my morning shave tomorrow.

[Austin]

Beautiful brush Kyle. :w00t:

[Kyle]

Beautiful brush Kyle. :w00t:

Thank you.

I was originally worried by a couple of bad shipping stories that I had heard, but I ordered it Monday, it shipped out on Tuesday, and Arrived today (Friday). That is a pretty impressive journey, all the way from Germany. My hat is off to Bernd (and soon my whiskers will follow).:001_smile

[KUJO]

Excellent score brother Kyle.

Shave well. Nothing like a great acquisition on a Friday--you've got all week-end to break it in.

Pace yourself!

[SSLStudio]

Wow I had to pick myself up from the floor after seeing the pics of that Brush.

:tongue: :w00t:

thats one amazing super cool pic and you got a bigger custom made knot size even more incredible. does it cost much more ? between 23 to 26mm ? thats quite good service and craftmanship but then Germans know how to make things. Mercedes Benz, BMW, Steinway piano, Bechstein Piano , Brat Wurst, Beer ? not so sure on the beer all I know is they drink loads of it , and their bread is famous breakfast buns nice and hard excellent with cheese and meat.

Still Im going for a BK8 of Kent havent ordered yet negotiations are done its just I have to figure out which brush Stand of Kent id like to go with. but like you im sure ill end up with a shavemac sometime in my shaveing career..yes its a career for me. :lol: :biggrin: :thumbup1:

[guenron]

Well lads, good job. Keep up the good work. Heard that the badgers were in a reproductive frenzy this month..:lol:

[KUJO]

Well lads, good job. Keep up the good work. Heard that the badgers were in a reproductive frenzy this month..:lol:

They're either eating a lot of mushrooms, or are afraid of all the snakes! :badger: :badger: :badger: (http://www.badgerbadgerbadger.com/)

[Kyle]

Wow I had to pick myself up from the floor after seeing the pics of that Brush.

:tongue: :w00t:

thats one amazing super cool pic and you got a bigger custom made knot size even more incredible. does it cost much more ? between 23 to 26mm ? thats quite good service and craftmanship but then Germans know how to make things. Mercedes Benz, BMW, Steinway piano, Bechstein Piano , Brat Wurst, Beer ? not so sure on the beer all I know is they drink loads of it , and their bread is famous breakfast buns nice and hard excellent with cheese and meat.

Still Im going for a BK8 of Kent havent ordered yet negotiations are done its just I have to figure out which brush Stand of Kent id like to go with. but like you im sure ill end up with a shavemac sometime in my shaveing career..yes its a career for me. :lol: :biggrin: :thumbup1:

The increase in price was around $20, which I believe to be extremely fair. This still left the brush cheaper than his other 26mm models.

[Scotto]

What's this? Stuff from Merry old England??
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2057
Kent BK2 and a shave soap in a gorgeous bowl.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2058
You have to admit, the presentation from Kent is the best out there. Too cool!
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2059
Darn! I just literally finished shaving....:mad:

[guenron]

Splendid looking brush Scotto! Enjoy.

[Kyle]

I'm with you, Scotto. Kent really goes all out on their packaging.

[Austin]

Scotto, very impressive!

[roughrider]

We got some beautiful brushes.

[rtaylor61]

Scotto, Kyle,

Very nice brushes. Love the shape of that Kent, and the tortoise handle on the Shavemac. Bernd's packaging may leave a little to be desired, but the brush more than makes up for it.

Randy

[guenron]

Here it is fresh from the country at the intersection of Europe and Asia on the Mediterranean!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2066

[crackstar]

Enjoy it, Ron! :smile:

Jeff