Acquisitions for November 2011 [Archive]

tchudson

11-03-2011, 05:20 PM

Received a Fatboy in the mail today - here's one of the ebay pics. Won October 31, though.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/VINTAGE-GILLETTE-ADJUSTABLE-SAFETY-RAZOR-/00/s/NzY4WDEwMjQ=/$(KGrHqR,!iIE6H)eYPzBBOpM,269(g~~60_3.JPG

Also expecting a sample of the Ogallala Bay Rum Limes & Peppercorns Cologne tomorrow.

Gissy

11-03-2011, 05:25 PM

Just these last three days my mailbox have been filled with a slim, a new, a tech and a PIF containing a Simpson Special BB, some blades and soap samples.

And already ordered this month is two bottles of Thayers with hazel, La Toja shaving cream and Proraso AS.

Timmy Dee

11-03-2011, 05:26 PM

Got my personalised Rod Neep Soapstone brush on the way now, and have just been given word that the adorable gf has purchased for my birthday a Simpsons Chubby 2 in Super :D

Suffice it to say, I'm not going to find it too difficult to pass on the Semogue 2011 LE brushes with my haul.

Angry__Panda

11-03-2011, 05:27 PM

Timmy Dee

11-03-2011, 06:34 PM

I know - that boar 2 looks pretty sweet. You people are all terrible! :D

Rsq

11-03-2011, 06:52 PM

Original reason for post is complete
2 heljes, both mk33
this one and a NOS (no need to post those pics, just imagine this one but better)
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/rsq257/769d7857.jpg
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/rsq257/804ea323.jpg
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/rsq257/b48af736.jpg
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/rsq257/c27c9428.jpg
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/rsq257/f01b6325.jpg
Also scored
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/rsq257/3f060df6.jpg
That snakewood is for a set of custom scales I'm making for a friodur, which I also restored on the 1st
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/rsq257/19a60631.jpg
Wasnt a november score, but I got this on the 31st
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k505/rsq257/2180d4e5.jpg
So far november has been a good month. I have a bunch more that should be arriving that I bought in oct, including another TI and a bunch of Le Grelots, also a few more Heljes and the sweetest Torrey I've ever seen
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=230693788226

Azback

11-03-2011, 07:45 PM

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oH7F957hbpE/TrNHDdxBQXI/AAAAAAAADpI/n0tV_AAV0tY/s512/100_1512.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-HRrWxLWvOPk/TrNHEKB6x2I/AAAAAAAADpM/ScWmoWbKEu4/s512/100_1514.JPG

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BF1djbLOsjU/TrNHE_4MaLI/AAAAAAAADpU/vBZAYqf7Zpc/s512/100_1515.JPG

70s vintage or possibly earlier. There is no Shulton NZ since the late 70s.

Nicks&Cuts

11-04-2011, 01:51 AM

^ Thats brilliant mate! Is it from ebay or an antique store? (or somewhere else...!?)

Misunderstood

11-04-2011, 06:48 PM

Just scored this super speed on the bay with a $20 buy it now. :001_tt2: I was wanting a user grade Fatboy :w00t:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gillette-Super-Speed-Adjustable-Safety-Razor-Date-Code-E3-/140632556012?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20be5a81ec

Azback

11-04-2011, 07:48 PM

^ Thats brilliant mate! Is it from ebay or an antique store? (or somewhere else...!?)

You asking about the Old Spice? Auction - $9.00

Nicks&Cuts

11-05-2011, 12:05 AM

You asking about the Old Spice? Auction - $9.00

That's what I'm talkin 'bout Willis! For $9 that is brilliant mate!

As an aside, you now get to watch this! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw9oX-kZ_9k)

chuckman

11-05-2011, 09:13 AM

Now that's keeping your eyes open........

Just scored this super speed on the bay with a $20 buy it now. :001_tt2: I was wanting a user grade Fatboy :w00t:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gillette-Super-Speed-Adjustable-Safety-Razor-Date-Code-E3-/140632556012?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20be5a81ec

Misunderstood

11-05-2011, 02:54 PM

Now that's keeping your eyes open........

A rarity for me...........

seymour

11-05-2011, 04:27 PM

1) $2.50 Joseph Allen & Sons Non XLL, 1/4 Hollow, "Medium Hollow' engraving, barber's notch (Right)
2) $2.50 Yankee Cutler, Lion Brand #600, Full Hollow (Left)
3) $2.00 Gillette Slim Adjustable K1

The guy working there was great and I ended up buying additional non-shaving items, too. The best part is that he now has my name and contact info for when he gets any shaving items in.

random-hero

11-05-2011, 04:50 PM

I'm waiting for my Robert Becker scuttle to be delivered.

random-hero

11-05-2011, 04:53 PM

Oh yeah I also just won an A4 Gillette red tip from the bay

benvh

11-05-2011, 06:35 PM

Got a package from QCS today with my new tangerine and cayman cream. The tangerine has to be the best smelling soap/cream I have (I have the soap too).

Ben

eastomjac

11-05-2011, 06:41 PM

just tonite scored three brushes,2 e-r 300pbt one with a silver belt,and an essex west germany skine for restore.ill post pics when they arrive

Mr5x5

11-06-2011, 06:07 AM

100 Ladas blades

Sunburst

11-06-2011, 04:24 PM

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gG6Kd_1kyUw/TrbAXwvlUgI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/Yr6jy8gJK90/s800/DSC02977.JPG
C&E Sandalwood cream, ASB and EdT and it came with a free tube of Sienna. TOBS Jermyn St cream and Terre d'Hermes EdT. It was a good day.

Angry__Panda

11-06-2011, 04:30 PM

A whole free tube?!? Nice, that is a quality bonus.

HLS

11-06-2011, 11:37 PM

I scored pretty well this Saturday. John Barber heavy blade $20.00, Wade & Butcher with standard rounded toe $15.00, Crown and Sword $15.00 all three from one shop and I had to leave some others behind.....Shumate etc. Pics to follow.

Jim

Sunburst

11-07-2011, 04:09 AM

A whole free tube?!? Nice, that is a quality bonus.

Yeah, if you spend more than £35 on men's toiletries they throw in a 100g tube of your choice of cream. I'm not sure how long that special is running or if there is any comparable deal in the states.

El Dingo Satanico

11-07-2011, 10:09 AM

Yeah, if you spend more than £35 on men's toiletries they throw in a 100g tube of your choice of cream. I'm not sure how long that special is running or if there is any comparable deal in the states.

I don't think we can even get the Sienna cream in the states. Good score!

Rushman2112

11-07-2011, 11:51 AM

A bowl of MdF shave soap, from the savonnier's very shop in Fontrevaud.

Jake

11-07-2011, 01:51 PM

Here's an unusual Golf DE shaving set. 3-piece Bakelite with that cool triangular case. Wonder if it was marketed to golfers -- "provides a great shave after your game" or something like that. No obvious maker -- but it has held up extremely well & does provide a very nice smooth close shave.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fZsNXX2BRsA/TrhGa8IsHmI/AAAAAAAAESw/PzmmPUxkGiU/s720/golf-0.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-BElSIDYyNSw/TrhGYY8ryKI/AAAAAAAAESg/8uetgyv_uNc/s640/golf-3.jpg
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-meIWcY4EHAE/TrhGY9l6rLI/AAAAAAAAESk/T2duU_h_Z2s/s640/golf-4.jpg
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-SzopGaHoUZk/TrhGZHHwvXI/AAAAAAAAESo/asgMo97mA-g/s512/golf-2.jpg

Jake

11-07-2011, 02:15 PM

I also just received a 1924 Olympic Old Type set and posted some details about it within this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/245274-NOS-Olympic-Special-Pioneer-Old-Type/page2) -- at the end of the 2nd page.

IainJ

11-07-2011, 02:28 PM

A few local finds, The Ever Ready 1912 set is nice, real nice, the handles look different to the one's I've seen before. I've got another pack of blades for the Valet on the way from eBay.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=30792

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=30793

Robin1

11-07-2011, 04:08 PM

Won a Gillette "prison" razor on EBay yesterday for $66.00:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300617397816

Looking forward to seeing how it shaves....mild I expect by the looks of it.

tenpin524

11-07-2011, 05:38 PM

A new R41 and a R89! No sooner were they out of the box were "taken" from me so they could be wrapped and placed under the Christmas tree next month. I know my wife loves me but this in torture!

aceavery

11-07-2011, 05:41 PM

OH NOO! Please tell me you didn't pray for PATIENCE! Cuz he'll make you learn it.

DaveNJ74

11-07-2011, 05:42 PM

Nice!

amishmotorboat

11-07-2011, 08:11 PM

Ahhhh. Finally snagged a silver Empire (http://www.ebay.com/itm/170722357778?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649). Already have the right case for it, but this one's not too shabby. I do have a basket weave case in poor shape and this can take its place.

amishmotorboat

11-07-2011, 08:14 PM

Here's an unusual Golf DE shaving set. 3-piece Bakelite with that cool triangular case. Wonder if it was marketed to golfers -- "provides a great shave after your game" or something like that. No obvious maker -- but it has held up extremely well & does provide a very nice smooth close shave.

Golf is a razor brand out of Germany. Also Golf-Asan. They made different razors, one of which is a bakelite razor strikingly similar to a Fasan, which makes me wonder if Fasan isn't just a contraction of Golf Asan.

DCWEBSTER

11-07-2011, 09:28 PM

Today I recieved my 2011 R41, my 39C Sledgehammer slant, some medpreps, TOBS samples, and the free blades that came with my razors!

My first impressions (keep in mind I've not shaved with either yet): they are both absolutely gorgeous!! The Sledgehammer has lots of heft, you definitely know the razor is there, it makes the R41 feel extremely light! I also thoroughly enjoy the knurling on both the 39C is somewhat abrasive, but comfortable, and the R41 is super smooth! I hope they shave as good as they look! I may go try one out soon here if not I definitely will tomorrow!

Rylos

11-07-2011, 09:34 PM

Ever know something would be arriving in the mail but the mail runs late? That's what happened to me today as I was awaiting the arrival of my new Vulfix 2234 from Phil (ordered on Friday - 3 days, just 1 business day to go cross country). Since the mail didn't arrive while on my lunch I had to wait 5 more hours before holding my new baby in my arms. Well when I got home I tore into my Bullgoose package & there she was, along with a couple new friends. Phil enclosed a pack of Voskhod DE blades as well as a sample of RazoRock XXX soap/cream/croap. To be honest I was a little creeped out about the XXX. I have that on my Christmas list. It's like Phil & Santa are best friends & Santa shared my wish & Phil did his best imitation of Jolly Old St. Nick. Thanks so much Phil, you've definitely earned my business with this first of many transactions!

As these threads are worthless without pics, please see below...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/SharpDC/Shave/a9983332.jpg

Misunderstood

11-08-2011, 03:54 AM

hitemfrank

11-08-2011, 05:43 AM

Got a freebie from an artisan soap company this morning. Not enough artisans send me freebies :wink2::wink2:

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/804/photo1380.jpg

JaDo

11-08-2011, 08:00 AM

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet shaving soap received as a gift.

Also included was some Taylor's Eton College Talc.

quantex

11-08-2011, 05:43 PM

yyuupp

IainJ

11-08-2011, 06:06 PM

I got the Rolls Razor from a eBay for £1 I think its unused, the pack of Valet blades is full, all 10 blades, now I can put that sucker to work! :001_smile

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=30805

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=30806

Luc

11-08-2011, 11:28 PM

I was looking at getting something a tiny bit different as a shaving brush. Don't get me wrong, I love my re-knotted Simms and I use that Omega Boar brush sometimes... However, I was curious if I get something with a lower loft and a bigger knot if it would be better as I always face lather now... I will know tomorrow.

I got a Rudy Vey based on the Chubby 1 (24mmx48mm two-band finest). Rudy was *very* quick to make the brush and ship it. I love the faux-horn handle and the grip is fantastic!

I was thinking of buying a Simpson Chubby but then decided, why not spending a bit of money on one of our vendors? I am not disappointed!

Misunderstood

11-09-2011, 02:04 AM

Nice looking brush

Captain Pre-Capsize

11-09-2011, 05:44 AM

A suggestion:

On Dec 25 you sneak downstairs before anyone is awake and use them right away. You know, so that you are PRESENTABLE for Christmas - yea, so you look your best for OTHERS. Not that you would actually ENJOY using them, it is for the benefit of greater mankind that you would open them early.:001_smile

wimbouman

11-09-2011, 07:38 AM

What a nice haul that is.
Patience is a virtue, as they say.

http://fun-gallery.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Patience-Is-A-Virtue-I-640x490.jpg

dgilman

11-09-2011, 08:38 AM

I know my wife loves me but this in torture!

Love and torture are not mutually exclusive, you know. :wink2: Enjoy the splendid pain of waiting to break open those goodies!

Rylos

11-09-2011, 09:52 AM

El-a-Menthol

11-10-2011, 05:55 AM

As posted in this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/259701-The-last-of-the-M%FChle-R99?p=3592147#post3592147), I ordered and received the officially out-of-stock Mühle R99.
199505
Get it quickly before they are all gone!

El-a-Menthol

11-10-2011, 05:57 AM

Nice! I will give myself a R41 for Christmas this year and will use it starting next year, as a new years resolution!

missingskin

11-10-2011, 09:55 AM

An early HD500 Rocket, Red and Blue Tip Super Speed, NOS Pal Injecto-Matic and a NOS Aristocrat Junior.

htownmmm

11-10-2011, 12:00 PM

I guess this belongs here since everything showed up today:

Floris JF A/S; 200 Personna Lab blades; 100 Polsilvers; 100 Super Iridiums; QCS Wim's #3 LE; QCS Oriental Man, Unscented Oatmeal; Lavender Martini, Ginger Lime; and Vostok(2 bars) of bath soap-plus, Matt threw in the unscented Oatmeal soap for my daughter and a sample of the vetiver :drool::drool:

marty

Geordon

11-10-2011, 02:30 PM

It's been a while since I had a score to report, but yesterday I got some goodies from Shoebox Shaving Shop. I would like to commend the owner for his lovely packaging, since each item was wrapped individually inside! IT was like opening a box of presents that came in teh mail!

I ordered:
Melanton Barba e baffi "ultimate beard wash (ordered one, got two since they were discontinued by the vendor)
Botot tooth paste
Borotalco 100 gram bottle
My Nik is Sealed styptic solution
Murray and LAnman Rue cologne "The scent of the darkside!"
Speick shaving cream

Now, I was originally only looking for the Botot and Borotalco in the same place, preferably one of the B&B vendors. However, I spent some time browsing the site, and discovered some other things that "I can't live without." Now, I just need to figure out where I Can get more of the Melanton once I use up what I have...

Snargle

11-10-2011, 07:40 PM

I purchased this butterscotch & red Made Rite boar brush from eBay, with a plan to restore it and install a new badger knot. However, after seeing it in person, I think it's too pretty to mess with. I doubt that the bristles have ever touched soap. I'm going to remedy that situation this weekend!

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-25uA1wDP2UU/TryTMliy3aI/AAAAAAAADFA/X_mLMQccMwI/s640/P1050444.JPG

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8s4fZY9DcFo/TryTOOGM9rI/AAAAAAAADFI/N-4m7by7ssI/s576/P1050447.JPG

hitemfrank

11-11-2011, 04:10 AM

Snargle

11-11-2011, 04:36 AM

Nice looking brush Snargle. Good to hear you're going to use it as a boar brush.

I do cringe a bit when I see people removing old boar knots that look perfectly fine and replacing them with badger. That may be from my slight bias toward boar brushes though.

My previous experience with boar brushes was OK, but nothing special. But that brush was a Semogue Owner's Club, which has a huge knot. Since I'm now 99.9% face lathering, it was just too big. The knot on this Made Rite is 22mm, which seems more reasonable. I cleaned it up last night, and there was still a bit of pig funkiness, so I'm pretty sure this brush was never used before. An overnight soaking in Tabac lather seems to have cleaned up the smell quite nicely.

hitemfrank

11-11-2011, 05:01 AM

I'm interested to hear your thoughts on it when you do use it.

I might have to try find a vintage boar on ebay or the BST

patcheon

11-11-2011, 08:20 AM

In my mailbox today.:001_smile

http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg585/scaled.php?server=585&filename=img0165td.jpg&res=medium

MurphysLaw

11-11-2011, 12:36 PM

Just came in yesterday:
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c82/Brian32FSU/a2163e70.jpg

Rushman2112

11-11-2011, 05:35 PM

199754199763

Let's try attaching these - my MdC soap in a bowl and new Plisson size 12 are in here...

FL shaver

11-11-2011, 06:17 PM

^^^^That's a nice little setup there^^^^.

Rushman2112

11-11-2011, 06:58 PM

^^^^That's a nice little setup there^^^^.

Thanks - it's coming along!!

xraygun

11-11-2011, 11:12 PM

Let's try attaching these - my MdC soap in a bowl and new Plisson size 12 are in here...

I saw that bowl on their site, along with some glass limited edition ones. Does that wood bowl have any kind of lid or with MdC do you just let it sit out?

Rushman2112

11-11-2011, 11:27 PM

I saw that bowl on their site, along with some glass limited edition ones. Does that wood bowl have any kind of lid or with MdC do you just let it sit out?

There is no lid of any sort on it. The lady in the shop said it was better to let it dry out between uses (at least I think that's what she was saying as my French is not that great!). She gave me some hand soap samples that she said had been made that day and recommended we leave them to dry out for 4 months before using them.

oversaturn

11-12-2011, 04:25 PM

November so far: a semogue Limited Edition 2010 in Selected Silvertip and a bottle of The Art of Shaving Lavender Aftershave Balm

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/ejcoelho/SemogueLE2010/IMG_4367.jpg

The gentlemen that sold this brush to me was kind enough to include a tub for it, and some samples from GFT!

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/ejcoelho/SemogueLE2010/IMG_4375.jpg

In my opinion, perhaps the prettiest Semogue ever made.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/ejcoelho/SemogueLE2010/IMG_4368.jpg

and the TAoS balm:

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i338/ejcoelho/Aquisicoes/IMG_4385.jpg

Still a couple of packages to come...:001_smile

Misunderstood

11-12-2011, 04:55 PM

Arrived a bit tarnished for $20 from the bay
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/GilletteNewImproved1927serialnumber001.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/GilletteNewImproved1927serialnumber002.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/GilletteNewImproved1927serialnumber003.jpg

But cleaned up nicely

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/GilletteNewImproved1927serialnumber004.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/GilletteNewImproved1927serialnumber005.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/GilletteNewImproved1927serialnumber008.jpg

Badkarma

11-12-2011, 05:26 PM

Today's little score A Henkel a Boker and a Filarmonica 13 Doble Temple. Then a Nos Gem, Nos Blades and I think a 1904 but not sure please correct me if I am wrong. Yet the best part my wife went with me and we had a great time.

Snargle

11-12-2011, 05:33 PM

Arrived a bit tarnished for $20 from the bay
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/GilletteNewImproved1927serialnumber008.jpg

That's fantastic...congratulations on scoring a beauty!

raffijian

11-12-2011, 07:24 PM

http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z202/davenpam324/GilletteNewImproved1927serialnumber008.jpg[/QUOTE]

Nice job getting it cleaned.

What did you use to clean it up with?

Misunderstood

11-13-2011, 03:24 AM

Thanks Snargle and Raffijian. All I had around the house was some wenol polish and a microfiber cloth and a little time. Maybe 30 minutes. Gave a bostonian set to the father inlaw and sold my silver and gold sets on BST. Really wanted just the razor for my rotation and am very pleased for what I got at the price point. Was thinking I'd have to get it repated later when purchased, but now think it will do just fine the way she came out for a user. Thanks again, Dave

FL shaver

11-13-2011, 06:11 AM

Beautiful! New Belmont?

Arcadies

11-13-2011, 03:19 PM

I stopped by a local antique market today, just wanted to browse around and see if they had anything new in since I last stopped by and I found another Old Spice mug to add to my collection, 6 GEM/Ever-Ready 1912's, a new in box Gillette Tech, an autostrop an overpriced ($30) cased bullet-tip Micromatic and a brand spankin' new William's shave stick. Money being tight I only nabbed two of the 1912's in the best condition, the mug and stick, all for only 12 bucks, not too bad.

I haven't used the soap yet but I am looking forward to my first vintage William's experience. Unless I am mistaken it smells a bit like rose, and I am typically NOT a fan of rose scented products, depending on the lather and strength of the smell...it might end up on the BST.

Heres a post cleanup pic, sorry I didn't snap a before shot.

200093

bakerbarber

11-13-2011, 03:33 PM

OMG!!

That shave stick is PHENOMENAL!!

That's the Unicorn of Williams!! Rose scented tallow -- WOW!!!

If you don't like it -- it WILL fly off the BST!!

NICE SCORE!!

rxonmymind

11-13-2011, 08:07 PM

BullGoose

11-15-2011, 09:01 AM

The mailman was good to me yesterday. I received two Pots of Tabula Rasa cream, a vintage bottle of Tai Winds aftershave (full) and a GIBBS "Click Pen" Adjustable razor.

Harvitz81

11-15-2011, 09:19 AM

The mailman was good to me yesterday. I received two Pots of Tabula Rasa cream, a vintage bottle of Tai Winds aftershave (full) and a GIBBS "Click Pen" Adjustable razor.

TR is one of my favorite creams. I've found that by mixing it up with a little water and spoon that it is much easier to face lather with. Don't ask me why it works, but it does.

BullGoose

11-15-2011, 09:23 AM

TR is one of my favorite creams. I've found that by mixing it up with a little water and spoon that it is much easier to face lather with. Don't ask me why it works, but it does.

It really is great stuff. I treat it like a soap and swirl the brush directly in the pot before face lathering. Works great!

Harvitz81

11-15-2011, 11:23 AM

It really is great stuff. I treat it like a soap and swirl the brush directly in the pot before face lathering. Works great!

I do the same, but the addition of a small amount of water to the jar mixed in seemed to improve my results face lathering. It is the most moisturizing 'soap' or 'cream' or whatever it is that I've used.

rxonmymind

11-15-2011, 02:59 PM

Wrote a bit in the General discussion section. So Ill share with you it's general condition here. Mechanically the Toggle is flawless. The adjustment nubers on the dial while a little tight has an audible click on each half & full number. Ther's ever, so, so, so light rubbing on top of the bay doors that to me is without merit. negligible. For this being as old as it is I approve of it;s condition. Asthetically, the gold POPS!. No dents scratches rust etc anywhere. slight rubbing at the tail end of the Toggle from use as expected. Knurling is mint. Very nice.
All numbers are black & bold with the red dot perfect. This time I know better than to use a toothbrush on that area as I did on my last Toggle & washed it away! GRR. That made me so made. I just cleaned the numbers off like an idiot. My other toggle looked like this one. Oh well. A nice score. A nice week for me.
Overall I'd give this 9.7. :001_smile

zagood

11-16-2011, 09:09 AM

An early HD500 Rocket, Red and Blue Tip Super Speed, NOS Pal Injecto-Matic and a NOS Aristocrat Junior.

Wow, great haul!

thIs6Nly

11-16-2011, 09:29 AM

200587

darrelino

11-16-2011, 12:09 PM

Jaques lecoultre au sentier n.2 came in today.

200680

I just started cleaning the blade with 600 grit. I will go all the way to 2000 grit, then take her to the stones before she enters the rotation.

GladiusGSF

11-16-2011, 10:20 PM

Well, patience finally paid off. My haul for today at one of my contacts. My only regret is buying the Wilkinson sword. Not much demand there but it is neat to look at. Its something out of the "otherverse" world. Can't find blades for it anymore I don't think. I am also missing "monday" blade. The chance of me finding THAT blade is nil. Oh well. He's a good contact.

Found this earlier today, don't know if it's worth it to you but I remembered it and thought you might like to know:

http://coinsandmoreonline.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=219

GladiusGSF

11-16-2011, 10:37 PM

Let's see...It was a good week for me. First I got a Hoffritz Slant at a local antique shop that I hope to use as trade bait when I'm able, at another local shop I got a Blue Tip Super Speed for $5 and lastly got two off the bay on one auction. One was a 40's SS with case and the other is a 60's Flare.

CWR

11-17-2011, 08:16 AM

darrelino

11-17-2011, 01:15 PM

I went to Germany and Italy last weekend for work.

In Italy, I visited several grocery stores, and found some of the usual suspects (i.e., Palmolive cream, Proraso cream, Malizia Vetvver), but I landed on a jar of Prep, which is much like Proraso Pre-Post. I am kicking myself for not stocking up on Malizia Vetyver and Borotalco!

In German, I visited a Müller Drogerie, and scored some Sir Irisch Moos products (Cream and Aftershave), Speick Body Soap & Shave Stick, Palmolive Shave Stick, no. 4711 Cologne, and Tabac EDT!

Good trip!

Good for you! At the end of the year I leave for Germany for two months, with a one week side trip through Austria into Italy. I hope to stock up, perhaps find something unique in Italy that might be worth importing, and maybe even hit some flea or antique markets for vintage razors. We'll see!

yung puck

11-17-2011, 04:07 PM

it was a great week I recieved my beehive ever ready 250 brush from the beav,(thank you sir)
then when I went to a cuttlery shop to get some razors honed I also found they had some goodies I could not resist.
BAYRUM,ALMOND,and AMBER col. conk shave soap
and a merkur classic #42

johnmrson

11-17-2011, 07:13 PM

Today is indeed a rare day. I managed to snag not one, but two antique double thumb notch straights on ebay.

TonyN

11-17-2011, 07:44 PM

I kind of went overboard the last couple weeks:
Waterville
Morley
Wade & Butcher
Henckels 80 Thanks Wid!
Torrey Celebrated Hollow Ground
Hess 44
Case Tested XX
Vintage Blades Latigo Strop
Floris No. 89
Floris JF

TonyN

11-17-2011, 07:46 PM

Here's the rest of the straights.

yung puck

11-17-2011, 07:58 PM

Very nice everyone

sdm6125

11-18-2011, 05:20 AM

In the mail today I received my Edwin Jagger DE89LBL and Van Der Hagen Shave Set which consisted of the Badger brush, bowl, soap and stand. Looking forward to trying this out tomorrow morning. I will post pics ASAP.

Steve

darrelino

11-18-2011, 07:30 AM

shm

11-18-2011, 08:38 AM

:a50: These beauties arrived today http://www.shm.dk/Foto/Diverse/banana1.gif http://www.shm.dk/Foto/Diverse/banana2.gif http://www.shm.dk/Foto/Diverse/banana3.gif

Numbers 60, 13, 19 and 64
http://www.shm.dk/shave/brush/84_semogue_2011_le_br1/2011%20LE%20family_1.jpg

mikefromsac

11-18-2011, 10:01 AM

I'm new to wet-shaving just this week, so everything was bought this month:

Jagger DE89BA11 Barley Chrome Razor
Feather Blades
Shea Badger Brush
Tweezerman Badger Brush
TOOBS Lavender Shaving Cream
C.O. Bigelow Shaving Cream
Van Der Hagen Deluxe Shave Soap
AOS Sandalwood Shaving Cream

So far I love it - even the bleeding !!!

TonyN

11-18-2011, 12:02 PM

That is a great haul!

Thanks.

These beauties arrived today

Numbers 60, 13, 19 and 64

Very nice Soren. I think I remember seeing that you liked Semogues a little.

nlatham19

11-18-2011, 12:44 PM

Yesterday I received my MWF w/ ceramic dish, La Toja bowl, and TOBS Eton College bath soap. Phil from Bullgoose also sent me a free bar of floral soap that my mother should enjoy.

GreekGuy

11-18-2011, 12:47 PM

This lovely MK6 arrived today

TonyN

11-18-2011, 02:47 PM

This lovely MK6 arrived today

Nice Nick!

amishmotorboat

11-18-2011, 03:01 PM

Scored on eBay today, a cased Gem Junior Bar. Should arrive in about 3 weeks.

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/TRES-ANCIEN-RASOIR-A-MAIN-BOITE-DORIGINE-LAMES-/00/s/MTA2NlgxNjAw/$%28KGrHqR,%21hoE6mEkw0UoBOvZKZDlYQ%7E%7E60_12.JPG

GeorgeMason

11-19-2011, 04:01 AM

I finally got my grail razor a couple of days ago thanks to BowTieGuy

http://i595.photobucket.com/albums/tt33/mtbguy/shaving/New%20Standard/DSC02831.jpg

I have been looking for one of these for close to a year now and every one I saw was either out of my price range or just a little too ratty for my tastes. I haven't had a chance to shave with it yet because as usual I had gotten a BBS the morning it arrived and have been busy running around taking care of some things ever since. Today I get a break and can shave, I will see how well this one can mow down 3 days growth.

robw68

11-19-2011, 03:05 PM

Went kinda crazy this month, found a mint Gem MMOC, a 1914 very nice Ever Ready, 60s flair tip, '63 cased slim adjustable, E-4 Fatboy, and a NOS schick injector that I haven't dated yet. also got an excellent Old Spice pottery mug. Oh yeah, also a shea moisture brush from Target. cuz its such a great bargain.

Rasierhobel

11-19-2011, 05:15 PM

my new bathroom gillette vending machine =) that machine is colorfull and looks awesome. but i need 2 quarters to play with it =( i have to try if an euro coin fits too =)

Dalejr

11-19-2011, 05:17 PM

my new bathroom gillette vending machine =) that machine is colorfull and looks awesome. but i need 2 quarters to play with it =( i have to try if an euro coin fits too =)

WOW, you don't see these everyday, nice score...

Gissy

11-19-2011, 05:18 PM

my new bathroom gillette vending machine =) that machine is colorfull and looks awesome. but i need 2 quarters to play with it =( i have to try if an euro coin fits too =)

That's so cool!

showard

11-19-2011, 06:30 PM

After getting into DE about 3 months ago, I've really wanted to try some Gillettes. I bought a birth year (64) SS and a 1960 SS a few weeks ago, but both are unused and I want them to remain as such.
So...onto November. I will receive in the next week a 40s fat handled Gold Tech with case, a year unknown SS (these were purchased as a set) and a birth year Slim Adjustable, all in very nice condition. Total payout for all 3 was $26.00 and I guarantee you that they'll all see some action.
Edit: I have decided to give the pristine 1960 SS set to my Dad as part of his Christmas, so I know it'll get used.

rxonmymind

11-20-2011, 12:14 AM

my new bathroom gillette vending machine =) that machine is colorfull and looks awesome. but i need 2 quarters to play with it =( i have to try if an euro coin fits too =)
Awesome! !

missingskin

11-20-2011, 07:33 AM

Picked you this cased Fatboy c/w instructions & a blade dispenser off a member of a UK Shaving forum. I have had the other case and Spanish instructions for while now. I was going to wait and just get the razor to go in it but as you know things sometimes turn out a bit different than planned, still at least it has a holiday home................which is more that I do. The F.B should shine up very nicely with a bit of effort.

MaxP

11-20-2011, 02:00 PM

Picked you this cased Fatboy

Nice. Enjoy.

sdm6125

11-20-2011, 10:50 PM

Welcome to B&B Mike!

Leatherneck

11-21-2011, 03:58 PM

Two Omega boar brushes. The 10098 Professional and the 20248, also a Pro size. I'm going to break them in at home and then [probably] take them to the barber shop. I want to learn how to drive them well before I put them to a customer. They were also marked as a Marvey #4 and a Marvey #4P.

bladeruner

11-22-2011, 12:04 PM

This is what came this past week. I cant wait to try them all out.

Chadtheguru

11-22-2011, 03:56 PM

Here's my haul for the past couple weekends:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3134286/Acquisitions 112211/DSCN2778.JPGhttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/3134286/Acquisitions 112211/DSCN2781.JPG
New cabinet $5
Soap stick holder: $0.50
Eversharp Injector: $1
Durham Duplex: $1
Vintage Skin Bracer Bottle: Free
Thrill of the hunt: Priceless!

The cabinet was a NOS broken box at the local junk auction.
The soap stick holder was in a tray with the silverware. The lady thought it was a salt shaker.
I got the Injector and the Durham at an Estate Sale for a buck each.
The Skin Bracer bottle was in a pile of junk at the Flea Market and the lady said, "Just take it. We're packing up for the day anyway." I poured the rest of my Barbasol Brisk in it and voila!

I rarely get to go hunting for this stuff and when I do, I rarely find anything. I was thrilled at finding my few little treasures. I can't wait to go again!

thIs6Nly

11-22-2011, 04:08 PM

201904

yung puck

11-22-2011, 04:53 PM

got my george town scuttle and a recent ebay score vintage dovo

surfsanclem

11-22-2011, 06:52 PM

I finally got my first DE today, a Merkur 180. Nothing too fancy to learn on but I do have a Fatboy, a Diplomat, and a NEW Bostonian on the way. I will post those as they come in.

201964

bladeruner

11-23-2011, 08:36 AM

[QUOTE=Chadtheguru;3622402]Here's my haul for the past couple weekends:

That is a nice looking shave den. A I love that skin bracer bottle.:thumbup1:

nlatham19

11-23-2011, 11:32 AM

Just got the mighty Eagle G3 Best Badger in the mail. It looks hungry for soap.

jrocker

11-23-2011, 02:21 PM

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Bp6kX5o72MI/Ts1wwgcmOkI/AAAAAAAAAFg/ECTDJzKFqIM/s640/photo%2520%25286%2529.JPG

I have wanted an adjustable for awhile, I finally got this one in great condition from ebay for $16 shipped.

DDH

11-23-2011, 02:30 PM

Nice deal; how does she shave.

jrocker

11-23-2011, 03:19 PM

Okay I just shaved with it, I used some VDH soap and a feather blade. I used a #3 on my face and #1 on my sensitive neck with two passes. Its the best shave I've ever had

Jordy

11-24-2011, 09:19 PM

Im just ordered my Feather DE Razor cant wait so excited:drool:

Bols

11-24-2011, 09:46 PM

It's been a whine since I bought some new shaving stuff, but I just ordered the following:
Sanguine Steel Shavette
Muhle Sea Buckthorn soap
Taylor of Old Bond Street creams: Eton College jar + 7 different 10ml samples
Truefitt & Hill 1805 cream jar
Geo Trumper samples pack
10 Feather blades

Can't wait to give these a try after all the good stuff I've heard about them! :drool:

Moondancer

11-25-2011, 02:02 PM

My eBay 1953 (birth year) Gillette Super Speed came in the mail today.
I'd rate it user+. A few marks on it and it's not quite "bright and shiny" but looks pretty darn good for a 58 year old razor.

The wife has to work today and I don't. The running around shopping is done and the first Bombay Sapphire & Tonic is under my belt and the second one is poured, so I'm headed upstairs to shower and shave with the new Gillette.

(I have always had AD whenever I got into a new hobby and this place is NOT helping my affliction. The kid and her boyfriend were here for Thanksgiving and wanted to know what I wanted for Christmas. I'm emailing her the info on Gillette Fat Boys on eBay as well as info on a Merkur Slant 37C HD or maybe a Merkur 1906 Open Comb. She lives in Indy which apparently has an AOS place in the mall not far from her so I'm giving her a bunch of soap and AS info as well.)

steelcity2

11-25-2011, 02:26 PM

Just got my order in from WCS

TOBS lemon lime
Cella
Cyril brush and razor stand
and packs of Astra, Shark, and Personna lab to try out

surfsanclem

11-25-2011, 05:08 PM

202494202495202496202497My wife has officially put me on lockdown for the rest of the month lol. I did sneak in an order for TOBS soap and an alum bar though.

Yes, I know the Diplomat is in the wrong case.

Theido

11-25-2011, 05:31 PM

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/9994/novemberswag.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/18/novemberswag.jpg/)

Not a bad haul for the month. Not a cheap haul either.

Sunflake

11-25-2011, 07:08 PM

I scored a '59 Fatboy, and a '56 Redtip with only a VERY few small chips of red paint missing from the very bottom of the handle. They both cleanded up nice! :thumbup1:

Lando

11-26-2011, 11:41 AM

aframestokyo? they've had a similar looking one up on the site for a while, drool-inducing!

This lovely MK6 arrived today

drawonme

11-26-2011, 05:35 PM

Beautiful brush. Can you tell who it is made by?

Thanks

bassmanlarry

11-26-2011, 06:50 PM

Today I happened upon an antique store that was closing its doors at the end of December. One case full of razors, mugs, and brushes was marked 40% off. I tried to keep from going crazy, but I may have failed.:w00t:

Rushman2112

11-27-2011, 01:10 AM

A tube of C&E Nomad shaving cream this afternoon. My wife is beginning to worry...

fidjit

11-27-2011, 03:31 PM

Dropped one of the boys off to cricket and there just happens to be a Rotary Club market about 100m up the road.

Nothing exotic ( Alutech) , but it is NOS. Note the price tag on it....

As a non collector ...yes really I'm not ....what's it worth ?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v497/limbot/IMG_20111127_131323.jpg

nemo

11-27-2011, 04:29 PM

Gimbel's badger brush with original knot

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y119/pennemo/Badger/002-2.jpg

GreekGuy

11-28-2011, 01:21 AM

aframestokyo? they've had a similar looking one up on the site for a while, drool-inducing!

It was indeed. Can't believe nobody else jumped on it

Lando

11-28-2011, 05:59 AM

Haha, I nearly pulled the trigger a couple of times, knew it wouldn't be there forever. Great score!

BTW how's the shavemac treating you

It was indeed. Can't believe nobody else jumped on it

Antique Hoosier

11-28-2011, 09:40 AM

Arrived today from the Italian Barber

Proraso 400ML Aftershave Splash
RazoRock XXX Shaving Cream
Acca Kappa 1869 Shaving Cream

Rasierhobel

11-28-2011, 12:48 PM

brushybill

11-28-2011, 01:41 PM

hey folks,
thought i'd put up a couple of pics of the razors i picked up at my local flea market,
this vendor usually has sorry looking $10.00 blades for sale for $75.00 or more, but yesterday i scored both of these for $100.00. not a bad deal ,i'd say.
the cased set are wade wingfield and rowbothem and appear to have never been honed, the duck is also in great shape blade wise but the scales have some stress marks that go pretty deep.
i'm pretty excited to try these out i've wanted a dubl duck for years now

TonyN

11-28-2011, 07:01 PM

Semogue Limited Edition 2011 Finest Bristle 1 - #19
Semogue Limited Edition 2011 Finest Badger 2 - #03

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=203149&stc=1&d=1322534208

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=203150&stc=1&d=1322534285

Heljestrand MK No 4

GreekGuy

11-28-2011, 09:17 PM

Haha, I nearly pulled the trigger a couple of times, knew it wouldn't be there forever. Great score!

BTW how's the shavemac treating you

Love the Shavemac. I don't find it too scrubby at all, and the size is just perfect. I'd say 24mm is the sweet spot between practical and luxurious. I have some larger brushes that I use regularly, notably my chubby 2, but the D01 feels great. Just goes to show that everyone has different tastes, one's man scrubby is another man's soft :wink2:

itsmedave

11-29-2011, 03:03 AM

2 pucks of Trumpers Coconut, a 1962 Gillette Slim Adjustable, 1954 Flair Tip, an unknown Gillette Razor which I'll PIF soon, Art of Shaving Lemon, AOS Starter Kit, and a DE86.

Slowhand

11-29-2011, 05:16 AM

TOBS avocado
Czech and Speake O&C edt - on sale at LuckyScent if you're interested
Eau d'Issey

DCWEBSTER

11-29-2011, 10:11 PM

I have acquired things through out the month, but haven't posted till now.

I went a little soap crazy, bought 3 different soaps from Mama Bear's, a KMF key lime that I gave to a friend that is new to wetshaving (it will be replaced soon), and some KMF cool mint. I also grabbed some brut AS, and ASB along with some thayers witch hazel AS ( which I prefer to the regular grocery store variety). Then I got 3 brushes, one is not pictured, it is a wooden handled brush that is very cracked beyond the point of restoration being an option, but it didn't hurt my feelings because it came with my new Grand Turk Old Spice Mug, which I finally found in the wild. I have looked for an Old Spice Mug for a long while now, with no luck. Lastly my Ever-Ready 600N, and Fuller brushes, the lucite on the ER isn't in great shape, but this brush is going to serve the sole purpose of applying Musgo Real Lime as a preshave, The Fuller cost more than I should have paid, but it was just too pretty to pass up, I expect to restore it in the future.

neonistic

11-29-2011, 10:44 PM

My brother sent me these yesterday.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/neonistic/d225f4eb.jpg

Gillette 1952 Adjustable Fat Boy

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/neonistic/e4f39aef.jpg

Full case of Princeton Blue DE blades. Only one pack is open and one blade missing.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/neonistic/ab9ab68f.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/neonistic/66cfe6d1.jpg

DE Hone machine

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/neonistic/253b0433.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y145/neonistic/72acc67c.jpg

Andy

11-30-2011, 03:29 AM

Have been abstaining from shaving related purchases for a while in order to use some of the vast surplus I had amassed.

Ordered this in the beginning of October but it seemed to disappear once getting into Australia, finally arrived on the door step this afternoon.

203423

duotone

11-30-2011, 12:25 PM

203488

Semogue 1305

I have just done a couple of test lathers to get the funk out. I was surprised with how soft the bristles were, I was expecting something with a bit more backbone like the Semogue 620, nevertheless it seems like a great little brush. I have been the admirer of the handle for some time, mainly the shape but also the colour. What a wonderful looking brush.

Old Man Army

11-30-2011, 01:12 PM

Those are very nice! Thanks for sharing.

Slowhand

11-30-2011, 01:33 PM

i always get a chuckle when an antique mall vendor has 60 or 70 bucks on a rusted out straight. looks like these are quite the opposite. good find.

joshua82

11-30-2011, 01:59 PM

You have a very nice brother, btw, fatboys were only made in 1958 through 1961.

neonistic

11-30-2011, 02:19 PM

You are correct. I mistyped. The date code is E 2. That makes it '59.

mandoman

11-30-2011, 02:21 PM

very cool

Greyfox

11-30-2011, 03:48 PM

Congrats

Greyfox

11-30-2011, 03:53 PM

Congrats

brushybill

12-01-2011, 08:09 AM

Thanks, guys
I'm happy to report that all the razors are excellent shavers

simmonds

12-01-2011, 08:15 AM

Beautiful!!! I like the DD!!

simmonds

12-01-2011, 08:19 AM

Man, you have good Brother, that is for sure! Great find on that pack of blades...how do they shave?

bad-bryce

12-01-2011, 08:40 AM

I was on looking on Kijiji.ca and just put straight razor in the search engine. And look at what I found and bought for 35$

203656

This Luna Arthur Emond razor I am not too sure if it is in still in good shape for shaving. A bit of hone wear on the spine. I will get my friend from goodtan to give me his prognosis on this one
203655

This is one is a 6/8 Kropp. Has some minor rusiting and black blemishes here and there but it will great once fixed up.
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The last i think it really amazing. He told me got this back in 1990 as a present and used it once or twice but has very little success. I noticed that this was only factory honed and shave ready. For twenty years, this one still looks brand new has some minor water marks. It's a Dorko 5/8
203653

And for the strop, he kept it folded for many years and there are creases at the fold. So I need see if that is repairable it is a DorkoPrima Rindleder. I think Timor and Dovo has similar strops made.

I think this was a pretty good steal, UH i mean Deal:biggrin1:

Obiwan

12-01-2011, 08:42 AM

Wow, well done!

King Bongo

12-01-2011, 09:27 AM

My friend brought this back for my birthday from a flea market he went to. It is a Valet Auto Strop (unfortunately missing the strop), does anyone know what model or age it is?

Here are some before and after cleaning pics, sorry for the not so great shots, my camera is a piece of junk.

CapnPanther

12-01-2011, 12:34 PM

Every month I think I'm going to cool it and every month I buy more stuff. For November:

Brushes

*Rudy Vey w/TGN Finest
*Ever Ready 100T which I'm going to restore

Blades

*100 Personna Labs

Shaving Cream

*Two tubes of Lavanda

Shaving Soap

*Mama Bear's Hydrogen