Acquisitions Mon Sep 24 - Sun Sept 30

[Suzuki]

Show us this weeks goodies!

[johnniegold]

I guess I'll start it off: :biggrin:

Thanks Joe for the Alt Innsbruck and the Swiss Pitralon
Thanks Don for the IP blades

[Suzuki]

Very nice - I really like the Pitralon - very different from anything else I've used.

[johnniegold]

The smell of the Alt Innsbruck is awesome. Very menthol, very masculine scent. The Pitralon is definitely different from any aftershave I've used. I will certainly give it a go.

[Antique Hoosier]

Several Vintage Wooden Soap Bowls filled with old Lavender Soaps via "The Bay" Wrisley, Yardley, et all

Simpson Chubby 1 in Super from Stauff
Thanks F...It arrived!

[seamus402]

2 Gillette Red Tips - One A-3 will polish up real nice No corrosion slight finish wear. B-3 has some corrosion - will need lots of tome and buffing with dremer - polishing. - gaps look good and TTO works great

1 Schick Injector G5- Turquoise Deco handle - Some Scratches and head finish wear- no chips. Should be a great shaver.

1 Gold tone and 1 Silver Slim TTO. Silver has Y-3 and will polish up great. Gold Tone has no Code - Maybe a Senator?

1 D-4 Silver Tech in good shape - I will work on it needs some polishing.

Need to clean all to check dates

Picture to follow when Clean - RAD Bad!

$6.00 Collectible Shop Muscatine, Iowa.

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8624

[roughrider]

Jim, where is the packaging?

[Jim]

Thats it, a new supply from Pauldog comes in bulk and you just tell him what you need, its a little cheaper and greener this way also.

[Kyle]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8624

Feather Pillow?

[copperhead]

Feather Pillow?

Get a shave while you sleep. :biggrin:

[papasmurf]

Get a shave while you sleep. :biggrin:



I think I will pass on that one



Nick

[Stauff]

Several Vintage Wooden Soap Bowls filled with old Lavender Soaps via "The Bay" Wrisley, Yardley, et all

Simpson Chubby 1 in Super from Stauff
Thanks F...It arrived!

Cool, now I finally dare mention the Kent BK 12 on SOTD. :wink:

[Stauff]

A tube of Musgo real cream and a C&E sweet almond oil shaving soap from Raphaël in Luxembourg. Thanks!

[Areler67]

You are welcome! Looking forward to see your parcel!

[Areler67]

Just got a bottle of German Pitralon (100 ml) for 4 Eur.

[180gVinyl]

L'ome selon Durance en Provence shaving soap in a bowl

[Suzuki]

Some goodies from Rossi at Handmade Naturals:

ASB for me - this stuff is great and I think it will be perfect for the winter:

http://www.handmadenaturals.co.uk/shop/shop.php?action=full&id=33

And some goodies for my wife:

Face cream - if she doesn't like it, I may have to give it a go:

http://www.handmadenaturals.co.uk/shop/shop.php?action=full&id=4

And a sample of the Replenishing Face Cream:

http://www.handmadenaturals.co.uk/shop/shop.php?action=full&id=35

I've used the ASB and the eye cream and think they're very good products - all natural, with lots of good stuff - shea butter, jojoba, olive oil, and EOs for both scent and soothing properties.

Great stuff!

[Jim]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8632

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8631

[drfred]

Jim, is that the 250 count blade that Pauldog is selling?

Fred

[paydepst]

Well, I guess I had a pretty good week. I don't know after reading the following some of you guys may want to take pity on me as everything didn't go exactly to plan. You see I set out to acquire a few mechanically sound, in good but not great shape razors that I could press into my daily rotation as shavers with absolutely no guilt or worries. Well, as you see it didn't work out that way but I know I've come to the right place for a sympathetic ear and a word or two of encouragement. So here goes my tale of woe...fetch your hankies...

It all started innocently enough. I thought I would search out a group auction or two and try to pick up a few decent shavers on the cheap. So it's off to Ebay and I commence the search. Within a minute or two I come across a rather unprepossessing photo of three razors that could really do with a cleaning. There's a cased Slim Adjustable in dire need of a cleaning, a couple of nasty blade packs, what looks like a dirty...real dirty...'48-'49 SS and another filthy cased razor that...well, more on that one later. The photo was slightly blurred and small to boot but I figured why not and so I cast a bid. There wasn't much competition but I finally brought it home a la the snipe for about $50.00 shipped. A little more than I wanted to pay but maybe...just maybe...it would be worth it. :smile:

I set these shots up quickly and using the TTL on my D50. The lighting in the library isn't the best in the center of the room but it should do well enough to illustrate my point. I'll adjust for the lighting and get better pictures up later I promise.

Well, The Slim Adjustable was a mess. However a bout with the Scrubbing Bubbles and the other cleaning and polishing agents in my arsenal (on both the razor and the case) and it's a near mint beauty with firm clicks, no damage, and about 95% of the paint on the numbers. It looks snappy! But I'm no fan of the adjustables so this one will probably be hitting the BST soon. Here's a preview-

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/mjl1297/SG.jpg

The '48-'49 SS that I was hoping would be a very good shaver was a disappointment. I mean it turned out to be a near mint 1947 Super Speed!! I mean I ask you is that fair?!? Where is that hankie? Will someone pass me one to dry my tears?

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/mjl1297/1947.jpg

One of the blade packs was damaged and had to be thrown away. Also a few moments of silence for one of my toothbrushes (cleaning toothbrushes before anybody gets cute! :smile:) that made the supreme sacrifice whilst removing the grunge from the '47.

And the other one? Well, that one was the biggest disappointment of all. I tell you I was still holding out hope for a decent shaver and instead after cleaning and polishing all I got was another mint razor! It pains me to show you what it is. In fact I'll give you the option of not even looking at it unless you just want to. It's bad but you've been warned so don't come whining to me...:smile:

RAZOR PORN ALERT!

RARE FIND ALERT!!

PEA GREEN WITH ENVY ALERT!!

You asked for it...


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/mjl1297/54SScopy.jpg


OHHHHHH YEAH!!!

I'll get some better pictures up later if you guys are really interested!!

One other thing, to add insult to injury, the other cased Executive/Diplomat that I picked up this past week to shave with turned out to be MINT too!! But I'm shaving with it anyway...so there!!

Seriously though, really not too bad at all!! :smile:

[Jim]

Jim, is that the 250 count blade that Pauldog is selling?

Fred

Yes it is.

[copperhead]

Seriously though, really not too bad at all!! :smile:

Well seriously Mark i doubt you even shave with a DE. Every razor i see you get somehow seem to end up mint, no fault of your i am sure :sneaky2: So that leaves you with one of those multi blade thingies. ?? :biggrin: :biggrin:

[Areler67]

Yesterday I bought Brut musk AS. Didn't use it yet but I think It's not exactly the same as AV one.

[scoopster]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8640

Chubby 1 in Super. Bloom to date after a borax soak and one shave.

[Boogie]

L'ome selon Durance en Provence shaving soap in a bowl

I have a puck of this soap and find it to be exceptional. It's one of my favorites, I'd be interested to here what you think of it.

[Boogie]

Received:

T&H Luxury shave soap
Trumpers Rose shave soap
and as an added bonus, a tube of De Vergulde Hand shave cream

All this was from a fellow forum member, PonyPlayer. The De Vergulde Hand was a total surprise and I can’t wait to try out my new goodies.

[Stauff]

Yesterday I bought Brut musk AS. Didn't use it yet but I think It's not exactly the same as AV one.

Let us know how you like it. I think it's quite nice and effective.
Where did you find AV Musk? Can't find it anywhere... :mad: :confused:

[letterk]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8643

[jlander]

....SNIP....

One other thing, to add insult to injury, the other cased Executive/Diplomat that I picked up this past week to shave with turned out to be MINT too!! But I'm shaving with it anyway...so there!!

Seriously though, really not too bad at all!! :smile:

It makes me feel better about switching to a straight with all these mint and near mint razors you keep finding. I don't feel near the jealousy or resentment I would have a couple of months ago. :biggrin1:

Great finds Mark. Don't see many '54 TV's.

[Lynchmeister]

We finally put ourselves out of car shopping misery and bought an '04 black Saturn Ion. My wife's happy, so I'm happy. :wink:

[Doc4]

Between the parcel that arrived yesterday from Vintageblades and the one that arrived today from TimmyBoston http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25869&highlight=omega, it's been a good couple of days!! (Castle Forbes is the new Cedar/sandalwood ... )

[MarSellus Wallace]

Kriegsbeute from my quick dash into Germany today and yesterday. (2*770km in very bad weather conditions)

From the Schlecker drugstore in Nürnberg: Old Spice aftershave (Procter&Gamble UK) and Wilkinson Classic blades (made in Solingen, by the way:rolleyes: )

From Kaufland (supermarket) in Nürnberg: Speick shavecream and Speick aftershave (Stauff: :cool: ). Other brands: Palmolive classic and sensitive, Williams tub and stuff not worth mentioning (canned goo)...

Big disappointment: Tabac original soap was nowhere to be found. I can't find it in Belgium and I can't find it in Germany...

And: Kaufland had more condoms on display - in all colours, flavours, sizes and features - than shaving products... I wonder, is this typically German :frown:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1168/1449518782_0d85feadc5_b.jpg

[seamus402]

First of many, I am sure!

[Lynchmeister]

As reported by the wife this afternoon: "Your shave stuff came today."

Nice! (1) Tub of Vulfix Old Original Sandalwood Shave Cream from QED.

Funny aside: She said, "What's Geo Trumper?" I immediate panicked (was at work) and figured a simple mistake was made while packaging the order, so I asked her to open it up and tell me what the tub said. I could hear her mumbling under her breath, "Geez...how in the hell are you supposed to get at this?!?" Charles and his over the top packing...secure enough to toss a Faberge Egg off a cliff...gotta love that!

[Antique Hoosier]

Simpson CASE Best Badger Brush, Travel Tube in Original Box arrived Yesterday.... THANKS NEALE

Today... T&H Luxury Soap Bowl, Gentleman's Refinery SC, Trumper GFT SC. T&H Ultimate Comfort SC, T&H Ultimate Comfort ASB
THANKS MATT

[biomesh]

500 Derby Blades ... from the great offer last week (I am set for a while now)

from SCS and the free shipping offer:

SCS Savory Rose Shaving Soap
SCS New Spice Shaving Soap
SCS Bay Rum Shaving Soap
SCS Limited Tea Tree Shaving Cream
SCS Limited Apricot Mango Shaving Cream (free with $50 purchase)
SCS Bay Rum with a Twist Edt :biggrin:
SCS New Spice Edt
SCS Illusion Edt (sampler)

Can't wait to try out the SCS products over the next week...

[Padron]

Dang, a lot of Sweet scores...

A couple things from Lee's Razors:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/d1cc05bc.jpg

[johnniegold]

Hey Neale, looks like somebody was jonesin' for a Chubby 1 in Super. :wink:

[Taz]

These are Tony's new strops. Absolutely top notch material and construction. Tony if you are reading this is your best work yet. I will leave feedback after some use but I ran a blade over it a couple times and :001_tt1:
These are his top of the line Artisan line. The first is Horse and Black Latigo. The handles and mounts are also Black Latigo. The second is a Canvas and Linen. The handles and mounts are also Black Latigo on this. These are both 3" wide and 29" long and a 17 1/2" Stropping area.

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[johnniegold]

in today's mail. Now I am waiting on some Schick blades and some Ted Pella blades.

[Taz]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8643

John you are going to love thatI feel

[Doc4]

Hey Neale, looks like somebody was jonesin' for a Chubby 1 in Super. :wink:

You mean someone out there isn't??

[johnniegold]

You mean someone out there isn't??

Ian, when you are right, you are right. :biggrin:

[scoopster]

Dang, a lot of Sweet scores...

A couple things from Lee's Razors:

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/d1cc05bc.jpg
To the tune of a popular holiday tune:

It's beginning to look a lot like Chubfest.
Every where you go..........

Hope you enjoy the Chubby. Lathered with my new Chubby this morning with one of my all time favorites - Trumpers Violet!

[Taz]

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[Boogie]

From Classic Shaving,

Rooney Style 1, size 1 in Super and some Musgo Real.

Just ordered this stuff on Tuesday afternoon, and it was in my mail box on Thursday afternoon.

[murchmb]

They are a tad over 11/16. Part of a mixed lot of shaving stuff I bought. Little to no hone wear on both. Mint condition except for some stains, spots, & hazy tarnish.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8654

[Padron]

To the tune of a popular holiday tune:

It's beginning to look a lot like Chubfest.
Every where you go..........

Hope you enjoy the Chubby. Lathered with my new Chubby this morning with one of my all time favorites - Trumpers Violet!

Thanks Dave and Bob,

The Chubby worked Great, very nice brush :biggrin:

[Jim]

What a great week with "Scores" Congratulations everyone and enjoy!:thumbup1:

[Suzuki]

Just got my delivery from Korin:

I got a 24 cm Gyutou and a 15 cm Petty - here's the Gyutou:

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These knives look very well made and my initial impression is that the handles will be very comfortable. They're also sharp as hell - in fact I was able to shave hair off of my arm with them right out of the box - one of the best factory sharpening jobs I've expereienced - espeicailly on knives that cost around $50.

I can't wait to use them tonight - I've not used Japanese knives before, so am looking forward to giving them a workout.

Thanks to Ouch for providing some good suggestions/advice to a Japanese knife neophyte!

I also got the DVD on Japanese kives/sharpening and a really nice Japanese cookbook:

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No pictures, but a great source of information on Japanese cookery/ingredients/techniques and lots of recipes that look quite good.

[denissawyer]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8632

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8631

How is the gesato products working out for you?

[paydepst]

Well seriously Mark i doubt you even shave with a DE. Every razor i see you get somehow seem to end up mint, no fault of your i am sure :sneaky2: So that leaves you with one of those multi blade thingies. ?? :biggrin: :biggrin:



It makes me feel better about switching to a straight with all these mint and near mint razors you keep finding. I don't feel near the jealousy or resentment I would have a couple of months ago. :biggrin1:

Great finds Mark. Don't see many '54 TV's.

:ihih: Sometimes you gets lucky gents!

[Padron]

Simpson CASE Best Badger Brush, Travel Tube in Original Box arrived Yesterday.... THANKS NEALE

Today... T&H Luxury Soap Bowl, Gentleman's Refinery SC, Trumper GFT SC. T&H Ultimate Comfort SC, T&H Ultimate Comfort ASB
THANKS MATT


Sorry Mike, missed this one yesterday, glad it made it to you Ok :smile: ...guess I was distracted by my own scores :redface:

[Mama Bear]

French Soaps Score... this is 2 of 3 orders I placed.... I am a bit dissapointed with the size of the soap flakes... but the block soaps are heavenly... and the orange smells absolutely divine.. I am heading for my bath tub right now with it... :thumbup1:

[Padron]

They look nice Sue, how are the other scents? I am thinking about trying the same sampler.

[Mama Bear]

They are all nice... I don't think they smell as nice as Issy's or my soaps.. but they are very nice.
I have to say a couple things about them... these are BIG blocks of soap.... 300 grams is 9-10 ounces... I don't use a puff or washcloth, I have always rubbed the soap directly on my skin and I couldn't do it with these soaps because they were too big for my hand. :blink: They could be sliced in half or even thirds, but they are so cool looking that I would hate to do that.

It sure got me clean tho! Really clean.... This is good soap and with the 30% discount they are a terrific value for the money.

I have been spoiled for so long with heavily superfatted soaps that these felt a little bit drying to me. When I think about the commercial soaps out there.. these are still MUCH, MUCH better tho. But I still believe in the future I will go back to my own soaps, but I am going to give them a week and maybe I will feel differently after using them for a while.. it is hard to give a review after only one use...

I think they might be better suited to a man than a woman if that makes sense... but I am not giving them up... :biggrin:

[Mama Bear]

I want to take back the term drying... they aren't really drying, just not as moisturizing as what I am used to.. but please, please remember that I use heavily superfatted soaps... so most soaps out there will not compare to what I use.

I would say if you haven't used real soap before.... get in there and get your 30% discount and buy a few..

[Jim]

How is the gesato products working out for you?

Denis
The shave cream is a dog, no lather and heavily mentholated- the AS balm (Not shown) is showing some promise.

[Taz]

Denis
The shave cream is a dog, no lather and heavily mentholated- the AS balm (Not shown) is showing some promise.

+1 here

[biomesh]

Canon Powershot A720 IS to replace my aging Powershot S40.

http://www.gristlepit.com/robert/a720-box.jpg

[DAVID SCOTLAND]

This is what I purchased today from "The Perfect Shave" in Glasgow (also available on the net, check out the web site, guys:

www.theperfectshave.co.uk:

A Parker "Interceptor" safety razor with a "butterfly opening mechanism"

Bottle of Proraso aftershave balm

Crabtree and Evelyn West Indian Lime cologne (this product has been re-designed and packaged, the scent is now more spicy but not so heavy with the lime scent)

A "perfect shave" styptic pen (which to be honest I hope I never have to use)

[DAVID SCOTLAND]

Can I also add to my purchases the following:

A shaving bowl (ceramic) and soap from L'Ome selon Durance (never heard of the company to be honest) but it was on sale at a high class store for only £11 and it looks a quality product.

[momo360]

- 4 Honeybee Soaps (with very nice containers as a bonus)

- SR Travel Brush (Very nice hair for a pure badger, some companies would consider SR's pure to be super grade)

- Erasmic shave stick (Holy Neroli!!)

- 2 conk soaps


aweosome packaging, arrived in no time -- thank you very much Chris!

[papasmurf]

should be here in a couple of days

http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/dcas7/razzor1.JPG

[Taz]

Soap was back ordered:frown: but this came fast:001_tt1:
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[rafikz]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8632

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=8631

How's the pre-shave oil? ( You didn't use to use preshave oils, did you?)

[Jim]

How's the pre-shave oil? ( You didn't use to use preshave oils, did you?)
Its acually AS balm, he boxes got mixed up at the store where the owner pressed me into testing the Shave cream and the AS.
BTW the shave cream is terrible.

[momo360]

Its acually AS balm, he boxes got mixed up at the store where the owner pressed me into testing the Shave cream and the AS.
BTW the shave cream is terrible.

which store was this?

[Jim]

Here's the full line up-

[Suzuki]

Merkur Progress - thanks drfred.

[momo360]

Merkur Progress - thanks drfred.

aannndd?? how yoo like eet? :em3200:

[Suzuki]

aannndd?? how yoo like eet? :em3200:

I'll tell you tomorrow!

[denissawyer]

Wilkinson White Label Blades