Acquisitions Monday May 8 - Sunday May 14

[Nick]

Technically, this score happened a couple days ago, but I figured since I just now pulled it off my janky phone, I might as well start a new thread.

I got a shave and a haircut at Truefitt & Hill in Vegas, and of course, they make you walk past all the goodies before you leave:

T&H 1805 Shaving Cream
T&H 1805 AS Balm
T&H Almond Shaving Cream
T&H West Indian Limes AS Splash
T&H Hand & Body Soap

I apologize for the crappy camera phone pic. Coincidentally enough, my Canon with its two dead batteries is the thing in the black case to the left:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2339

[letterk]

What were the prices like in Vegas?

[teamacacia]

Picked up some Thayer's Rose WH as well as a set of USA Personna's from WallyWorld and some of the Walgreen's Specials. With all of the talk about the cheapie blades working for some I at least have to give them a shot.

Edit: Now that I had my first shave with the Feather blades I may not even try these "cheapie" blades. Man, the feather gave a great shave!

[Kalypso]

Brittney Jansen of Truefitt & Hill North America Headquarters, (out of Chicago) sent me a nice big envelope of samples. 2 shaving creams, an aftershave & 7 colognes....good folks! I believe I'll be buying more of their products!

[NMMB]

Picked up two KMF tubes; LAVENDER & SHEA and VANILLA EARTH. I hear lots of good stuff about KMF, but they don't seem to be featured often in the SOTD pics and I don't recall seeing a review. I thought that I would just give it a try myself since I couldn't find a trustworthy review (BTW, why aren't there any reviews?). Also picked up some "Witch-Vera Gel" (as mentioned once by woodbane, I believe) as it was inexpensive and I was curious. If it can compete with the Thayer's W/H's I have (Medicated Superhazel and Rose Petal) then I'll use it; otherwise, I'll let it slide into oblivion in the back of the medicine cabinate with the outdated and useless items I've amassed over the years).

[letterk]

Today I amassed:

Pinaud Styptic Pencil
Trumpers Rose sample
Trumpers Coconut sample
Trumpers Almond sample

I'm not going post any photos for fear of being banned due to extreme jealousy.

[teamacacia]

Dropped back by the local health food store, Akin's, and picked up a tube of Tom's of Maine Mint SC for 6.27 tax included. Looking forward to getting the first shave with it tomorrow.

[SSLStudio]

Thanks RIK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today my order arrived.. totally unexpected big surprise I wasnt even home , the postman left it with my cross neighbour.
Awesome folks of B&B ...

I havent used the B&B Cologne but I keep smelling the bottle taking the lid off the smell already greets you..

It Screams ! "GENTLEMAN ! "!!!!!!!! :biggrin: :biggrin: :tongue_sm

[KUJO]

Actually got this stuff over the weekend:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2342

I Coloniali Facial and Shaving Balm with Mango Kernel Oil
What a fantastic scent! Here's the link (I Coloniali (http://www.icoloniali.com/inglese/prodotti/uomo/uomo3.html))
I Coloniali "Guajaco Wood" Cologne sample - Kind of "woodsy"
Jack Black Pit Boss Antiperspirant and Deodorant - Great smell and effective

[Nick]

What were the prices like in Vegas?
John,

The haircut was $60, and the shave was $65. At Art of Shave, apparently the shave is $65, but if you get a haircut, the combo is only $85 (according to the lady I talked to on the phone).

-Nick

[NMMB]

So,

I received samples from Brittney at T&H (Chicago) today. Included were samples of 1805 cream, Ultimate Comfort cream and balm, and the sampler of T&H Colognes.

http://static.flickr.com/48/144048344_7a34462e69_o.jpg

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/normal_Picture_013.jpg

The Mythic Gillette 195 Adjustable arrived today.

[joel]

T&H Branded Rooney Finest - Style 1 LARGE

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2354

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2358

[DoubleE]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/normal_Picture_013.jpg

The Mythic Gillette 195 Adjustable arrived today.

RB - Nice razor. While I'm not a razor collector, my wife would argue the point, I would like to have a 195! They're sure bringing a pretty penny on e-bay however. I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on it after you use it.....you are going to use it aren't you?

[rustyblade]

RB - Nice razor. While I'm not a razor collector, my wife would argue the point, I would like to have a 195! They're sure bringing a pretty penny on e-bay however. I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on it after you use it.....you are going to use it aren't you?

I am going to use it. I use all the razors in my collection including the toggle. I wouldn't really call myself a collector, but I do seem to me amassing a bunch of DE's lately. I am more interested in trying them all out. I also have a somewhat rare (according to John aka Yasuo) Wilkinson Sword "sticky" DE on the way also, I got that razor for a song in a razor lot.

[Nitrox]

Today's SCAD:

3 jars Proraso pre and after cream
2 Bottles Proraso Dopobarba AS
1 Bottle Proraso AS balm
1 bottle Linetti Brillantina hair lotion ( my dad used to wear it when I was a kid)
1 C&E Sandalwood soap bowl
I C&E Sienna Eau de Toilette bottle

[jason123]

Hello Gentlemen,

I finally placed my first order with Classic Shaving since I've read so many good reviews about this company and its people:

DOVO Leather Straight Razor Case
DOVO Silvertip Travel Brush, Stainless Steel
Classic Brand Pure Block Alum Styptic
Pinaud/Clubman "Medicated" Talc
Classic Brand Barbershop SHAVING Towel, 6-Pak
Merkur "Hefty Classic - Slant Bar" (I read Joel's guide and figured I had to get this one).
DOVO "Shavette" Blades, Long
DOVO "Shavette" Blade Holders - Long Double Edge

Fingers crossed for this "transatlantic shipment...".

Best Regards,

Jason.

[letterk]

Picked up some Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel w/ Aloe today.

[Scotto]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2395

[crackstar]

My inlaws sent me some Roger & Gallet shaving soap, and a bottle of Chanel Antaeus edt.

Jeff

[NMMB]

Was given some C&E Soap in wooden dish as a gift.

http://static.flickr.com/49/144766830_ee1dbbe254.jpg?v=1147386073

I've heard good things about C&E soaps, and have enjoyed the C&E creams I've tried... but Nomad really isn't my favourite scent (it is fairly strong). However, I guess it is worth trying. Maybe I'll learn to enjoy C&E soaps as much as I enjoy the creams (though I really don't know if I'll be able to get used to the Nomad scent).

BTW, does anybody know how to get that awful sticker off of the bowl without leaving a big mess? It is a really nice bowl, but the sticker looks ... well, cheap.

[DoubleE]

Was given some C&E Soap in wooden dish as a gift.


I've heard good things about C&E soaps, and have enjoyed the C&E creams I've tried... but Nomad really isn't my favourite scent (it is fairly strong). However, I guess it is worth trying. Maybe I'll learn to enjoy C&E soaps as much as I enjoy the creams (though I really don't know if I'll be able to get used to the Nomad scent).

BTW, does anybody know how to get that awful sticker off of the bowl without leaving a big mess? It is a really nice bowl, but the sticker looks ... well, cheap.

NMMB:

First of all, the price was right!!! It's hard to beat free. Totally agree with the sticker looking cheap. I have one that's off-center as well! I've never tried to remove it but I bet it's no easy task.

I really enjoy the C&E soaps and I think they perform well. I would rate them just under my Trumper's soaps but I consistently get plentiful, slick lather from them as well as a great shave.

[joel]

Was given some C&E Soap in wooden dish as a gift.
BTW, does anybody know how to get that awful sticker off of the bowl without leaving a big mess? It is a really nice bowl, but the sticker looks ... well, cheap.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2313
I pulled mine off... and look at the result! I am sure a little alcohol, or some "goo gone" would work... but I have been too lazy. :smile: :blush:

[roughrider]

Was given some C&E Soap in wooden dish as a gift.

http://static.flickr.com/49/144766830_ee1dbbe254.jpg?v=1147386073

I've heard good things about C&E soaps, and have enjoyed the C&E creams I've tried... but Nomad really isn't my favourite scent (it is fairly strong). However, I guess it is worth trying. Maybe I'll learn to enjoy C&E soaps as much as I enjoy the creams (though I really don't know if I'll be able to get used to the Nomad scent).

BTW, does anybody know how to get that awful sticker off of the bowl without leaving a big mess? It is a really nice bowl, but the sticker looks ... well, cheap.

I personally love the Nomad scent. If you're not happy with it, I'd suggest you take to a local C&E store and ask them to exchange it for a different scent or pay the extra and get a jar of cream. My local C&E has a very nice staff and I've returned/exchanged items several times without any problems.

[vox_rox]

Sorry, no pictures, but most of you have seen this critter before. Last night when I came home from work, the package had arrived. My first DE razor, the favourite of many here, the Merkur HD.

I took it out of the box - so much weight for such a small machine. So shiny. I opened it, I studied the inside. I closed it. I rubbed it against my face. It just feels right.

It came with a wrapped single blade and and a pack of 10 Merkur replacements.

How can I adore this thing when I haven't even shaved with it yet? Is there something wrong with me?

Anyway, due to a rather busy weekend, Sunday will be the big day. I'm ready with some Tom's of Main (thanks Kyle), my beautiful HD, and a new outlook on shaving.

Here's to good shaving thoughs. Wish me luck.

Peace,

Pierre

[joel]

It came with a wrapped single blade and and a pack of 10 Merkur replacements.

Pierre

Pierre,
For the love of god DO NOT use the "single blade" that came with the razor!! That is in my opinion why some guys drop DE shaving after the first try! Basically the blade rattles around in the box and dulls the heck out of it, thus making it rather "un-smooth." Try a fresh blade from the pack of 10 for the most enjoyable shave :smile:

[vox_rox]

Pierre,
For the love of god DO NOT use the "single blade" that came with the razor!!


Actually, after hours of reading this forum, I had already come to that conclusion as well, but thanks for the WARNING!!! Nothing like all caps and slammers to get my attention. And, you know, I feel so loved since I started posting to B&B, what a bizarre yet sublime place.

And, just on a side note, I'm a bit of a heathen, so I'll accept the "for the love of god" portion as simply the strong modifier for the phrase "DO NOT use the..."

If god really did love me, would he have allowed me to use a combination of a Trac II and a Phillips electric shaver for the last several years? Hmmm? Is that a loving, caring god? I think NOT.

Still, thanks for the sage advice, the razor will be donated to the annual children's toy drive this Christmas. I mean, there's hours of fun in every blade. Am I right? (yeah, I'm joking.)

Thanks again for the mention, I'll start fresh with a new blade form the 10 pack.

Take care.

Peace,

Pierre

[DoubleE]

Actually, after hours of reading this forum, I had already come to that conclusion as well, but thanks for the WARNING!!! Nothing like all caps and slammers to get my attention. And, you know, I feel so loved since I started posting to B&B, what a bizarre yet sublime place.

And, just on a side note, I'm a bit of a heathen, so I'll accept the "for the love of god" portion as simply the strong modifier for the phrase "DO NOT use the..."

If god really did love me, would he have allowed me to use a combination of a Trac II and a Phillips electric shaver for the last several years? Hmmm? Is that a loving, caring god? I think NOT.

Still, thanks for the sage advice, the razor will be donated to the annual children's toy drive this Christmas. I mean, there's hours of fun in every blade. Am I right? (yeah, I'm joking.)

Thanks again for the mention, I'll start fresh with a new blade form the 10 pack.

Take care.

Peace,

Pierre

Peirre, you are one sick puppy..... I like you already!!:lol:

[vox_rox]

Peirre, you are one sick puppy..... I like you already!!:lol:

It's just that I always loved finger painting when I was a kid and this way it's all portable. Of course, you don't have a huge choice of colours, but at least the one you do have is really vivid, happy colour.

Talk about suffering for your art, it's probably good that they learn the truth at an early age.

See, recreational AND educatoinal. DE blades and kids is the gift that keeps on giving!

Peace,

Pierre

[teamacacia]

Here's the score for today! I had to give the two creams about an hour in the 'fridge in order to recover from the trip in the UPS truck. They all smell fantastic and cannot wait until tomorrow for the next shave. Hmmm, which to use first... I'm also running out of hiding room under the sink. I think I may try to add a secret door in the back wall to store the extras...that way the wife will never now how much I've spent:a14: :c2:

[Scotto]

Awesome score!

[teamacacia]

I have a few more things rollin' in from Charles early next week. I believe I should be receiving the T&H Ultimate Comfort ASB as well as the T&H West Indian Limes ASB and EDT next Monday or Tuesday. I am going to have to take a break from the acquisitions for a few months so that the monthly budget can recover.:cool:

[roughrider]

I am going to have to take a break from the acquisitions for a few months so that the monthly budget can recover.:cool:


Yeah, sure. That's what they all say. :biggrin:

[KUJO]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2421
This is where SCAD takes us. I went home via the local Granola Store, just for the hell of it.

OK, who am I kidding, I felt like a score, so I picked up a variety of the Avalon Organic brands:


Lavender Shave Cream
Lavender Deodorant
Lemon Deodorant
Lemon Bath Soap
Lavender Facial Scrub (Yes Ron, Kujo is trying Lavender again!)

[rustyblade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2087-small.JPG

New Arrivals:

Wilkinson Sword Sticky
GFT Coconut Oil Cream
1805 Balm & Cologne (QED Special)

[Kyle]

I accidentally won this little dandy on ebay. I bid on it two days before the auctions end and figured I would be sniped to death but got lucky.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2427

The Progress has a very interesting mechanism for adjusting exposure. It is much different than the old Gillettes. If there is any interest, I may do a pictorial on the differences here in a few weeks.

[Kyle]

I arrived home from a week of traveling to find a nice little score of goodies were waiting for me.

Decants from our very own Decant Club (Excellent work, Rik. Everything about this was professionally done).
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2424

Saint Charles Shave - Almond, Savory Rose, and Sandalwood Shave soaps.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2423

Salter Cream Samples - courtesy of Scotto's sampler offerings.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2429

[Austin]

Great score Kyle! You will really enjoy the Victorian Limes.

[guenron]

Jeff is new to the stable. A new Floris brush next to the BK-12 for reference

[crackstar]

Ron, I have exactly the same BK-12 brush! My wife bought it for me in New York a year ago. It works amazing!

Jeff

[SSLStudio]

I accidentally won this little dandy on ebay. I bid on it two days before the auctions end and figured I would be sniped to death but got lucky.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2427

The Progress has a very interesting mechanism for adjusting exposure. It is much different than the old Gillettes. If there is any interest, I may do a pictorial on the differences here in a few weeks.


Please Do So Kyle I'd be interested in it for sure, back then I could have won this Progress for $25 I dont know what the normal new price is but I wasnt am not into Merkurs basically I HATE THAT PLASTIC screams Cheap KOREAN re-make look it has other then that Id have bought it sooner.. :lol:

Dang Kyle You did some shopping ! me aswell Im not telling yet will wait till it arrives I have to raise your shopping by mine I cant keep behind NO NO ! that would be Sick..to let you have all the fun by yourself ! :wink: :biggrin: :wink:

[guenron]

Ron, I have exactly the same BK-12 brush! My wife bought it for me in New York a year ago. It works amazing!

Jeff
I whole heartedly agree. It is a splendid brush in both appearance and performance.