Acquisitions Monday June 5 - Sunday June 11

[Scotto]

What, no scores yesterday? Shame on you!

I'll start the week off, then. I got a tub of good old Harris Almond cream. Yum....
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2702

[NMMB]

So,

When I heard about the possible upcoming B&B brush I swore that I would cut back on my purchases to save money for this brush. Well, it lasted for about 24 hours. I happened to be at Winners (don't know if the USA and/or European people know of this store or if it is Canada-specific) this evening with SWMBO and saw some highly discounted products from The real shaving Co (I've never seen these products before but thought that it would be worth a try at about $5 Canadian per item). Picked up their Moisturising shave cream, Daily Facial Scrub and Daily Skin Soothing Balm.

[khari]

Today I received DR Harris Arlington after shave milk, Trumper Limes skin food, and T&H Luxury shave soap. Can't wait to try 'em!

[crackstar]

1 tube of Florena shaving cream
1 bowl of Proraso Sapone da Barba

Jeff

[Jonnybc]

I got one of those 500ml tubes (More of a bag really) of Proraso Sapone da Barba Cream from Italy.

http://i11.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/ff/de/9d_2.JPG

[TomH]

Think the package arrived tomorrow:

- 1 bottle Spanish Floid
- 1 bottle Italian Floid

Regards

Thomas

[AJS]

Acquisitions on Wednesday 7th June:
Merkur Slant Bar (Me? With a Slant hahahaha, the blood's gonna flow!)
Feather Blades, finally (Me? With Feathers hahahahahaha, the blood's gonna flow some more!)
Nancy Boy Facial Cleanser
NB Shave Cream
NB Aftershave
Dovo Shavette
Medium blade holders for shavette
Merkur blades for shavette
Fromm SS blades for shavette
A small fortune in customs charges.

OK, so all the hardcore, chainsaw juggling, glass chewing, Harley Davidson owning straight razor users out there will probably hold me in absolute contempt for getting a shavette, the "training bra" of the straight razor world (please note that I have never had any use for an actual training bra before we go on) but after my misadventures yesterday and the day before I prefer to think of it as an ingenious piece of forward thinking on my part.
Warm regards,
Alex

[Nitrox]

Received on Monday, 2 bowls of Kent Luxury soap. Pretty good soap for the price I paid.:smile:

[CraigK]

http://www.fototime.com/C436C12CFB8B2A5/standard.jpg

I look foward to trying it all out.

CraigK

[guenron]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2707

D.R. Harris Traditional Cologne
Forbes of Forbes Cologne

[Scotto]

Hmmm, I seem to be getting lots of stuff lately. Oh, well. Guess I'll have to suck it up.
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2706

Taylor Rose
Taylor Lemon&Lime
Taylor Avocado
Taylor Lavender
Pre de Provence soap
C&E Sandalwood
Salters Vetiver
Salters Wild Rose
Barbasol brushless cream

The Barbasol is a bit of a novelty. As per Charles of QED (http://www.qedusa.com):

...once the manufacturer's current stock is exhausted, it will no longer be produced.

This cream goes back to at least the early 40's ... and was supplied to the soldiers during WWII. It has a fabulous lilac scent. There is actually a tube in a museum in France that was found on one of the D-Day beaches ... still emanating its wonderful scent.

It does indeed smell intensely of lilacs. i don't think I have ever smelled a grooming product quite like it. Fascinating.

As for the Taylors, this is the first time I have encountered their reformulations. These creams smell quite different from what I am used to. I think I'll do a detailed comparison between new and old to set the record straight once and for all.

[joel]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2709

[Christian]

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/732/dsc041378ku.jpg

From my trip to Florence:

L'Occitane bourbon vanilla soap
L'Occitane fig soap
Crabtree & Evelyn Sienna soap
Acca Kappa Cedro EDC
Acca Kappa pura setola brush
Acca Kappa White Moss shaving cream
A bottle of Galliano

Not in picture: 2 Massimo Dutti shirts, 2 silk ties, lots of cappuccino, ice cream, prosciutto, etc.

[SSLStudio]

I got one of those 500ml tubes (More of a bag really) of Proraso Sapone da Barba Cream from Italy.

http://i11.ebayimg.com/02/i/04/ff/de/9d_2.JPG


Welldone same buyer as me from ebay? I got 2 of those tubes thinking thats all I ever need in my wetshave career little did I know of SCAD !!!!!!!!!!

But its nice it seems the stuff never ends ! I can give a friend some sample aswell I got enough to last me 3 years...

[Nick]

I was able to make my way home for a couple days and found quite a few nice surprises waiting for me from various places (Thanks for the B&B juice Rik!).

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2740

-Nick

[rtaylor61]

Nick,

Tell more about the brush!

Randy

[Nick]

Randy,

I knew if that ebony beauty would catch anyone's eye, it'd be yours. :biggrin:

It's an Edwin Jagger, ebony (style) silvertip with a chrome tipped handle (although I've also been told the finish is nickel plating, not chrome). Knot's probably around 22 mm. No clue on what the model is. Not huge, or super dense, but the bristles are nice and firm, and it's killer on some Tabac or QED.

-Nick

[rschul2]

Randy,

I knew if that ebony beauty would catch anyone's eye, it'd be yours. :biggrin:

It's an Edwin Jagger, ebony (style) silvertip with a chrome tipped handle (although I've also been told the finish is nickel plating, not chrome). Knot's probably around 22 mm. No clue on what the model is. Not huge, or super dense, but the bristles are nice and firm, and it's killer on some Tabac or QED.

-Nick
Nick,
Glad to see you're enjoying that Tabac!

[Nick]

Randy,

In the past two months, that Tabac's been all over Minnesota from the Iowa border to the Canadian border, as well as Wisconsin, Illinois, South Dakota, Northern & Southern California, and even Nevada. It's seen some use to say the least. :biggrin:

-Nick

[KUJO]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2741

Well, after Brian (Madmedic) mentioned colognes at TJ Maxx (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2916), I went to the local store (been 1 mile from my house these last 3 years and I've never been in it!). Couldn't find any Pecksniffs but scored a few goodies

Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream for $7 (and I had just bought 2 tubs over the week-end!)
Pre de Provence Verveine soaps ($3)
A Vetiver Linen spray ($3 smell great. I'm keeping this in the car!)
A Lavender/Tea Tree hand soap ($3)So overall I'm a sucker for sales and scents

Then when I got home, my Crabtree & Evelyn box arrived.

A best badger brush for my brother (note alliteration)
A glass tub of Nomad for me
Jojoba hand soaps for SWMBO
A free sample of lavender hand cream for us to share

[rtaylor61]

My son turned 18 on June 1st. Also, he graduated in "the class of the devil", with the date of 6/6/6! Here he is with his graduation presents:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2743
The box contains a C&E Best Badger (see, I not only use one and recommend them, I gave my son one!), a Proraso Tub (he already took my tube!) C&E Almond Shaving Cream, Arko Shaving Sticks, Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar Shaving Cream, a Merkur HD Classic, and right in front of him is a check to help finance his California trip that is coming up.

My son, now a man.

Randy

[roughrider]

Congrats Randy. You must be proud.


Also, I'm sure he'll have a great time in California. The weather is BEAUTIFUL.

[AJS]

Thursdays haul:
Simpsons PJ2 Super
Derby Blades (ordered before I fell in love with the Feathers)
Floris JF Shaving Soap

Warm regards,
Alex

[SSLStudio]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2741

Well, after Brian (Madmedic) mentioned colognes at TJ Maxx (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2916), I went to the local store (been 1 mile from my house these last 3 years and I've never been in it!). Couldn't find any Pecksniffs but scored a few goodies

Crabtree & Evelyn Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream for $7 (and I had just bought 2 tubs over the week-end!)
Pre de Provence Verveine soaps ($3)
A Vetiver Linen spray ($3 smell great. I'm keeping this in the car!)
A Lavender/Tea Tree hand soap ($3)So overall I'm a sucker for sales and scents

Then when I got home, my Crabtree & Evelyn box arrived.

A best badger brush for my brother (note alliteration)
A glass tub of Nomad for me
Jojoba hand soaps for SWMBO
A free sample of lavender hand cream for us to share


Ahh !the brush looks way better on your photo then it does online at their website ah. it does have a shine to it interesting. your brother is one lucky dude to have you as a guide.

[Austin]

Randy, congratulations to you and your son. He is a handsome young man. You and his mother did a good job! :wink:

[guenron]

Randy, congratulations to you and your son. He is a handsome young man. You and his mother did a good job! :wink:
I was going to say something like that too! Congratualtions and I am glad he doesn't look like a hippie! :lol:

[Austin]

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[rtaylor61]

I was going to say something like that too! Congratualtions and I am glad he doesn't look like a hippie! :lol:

Did I mention I used PhotoShop to get rid of his waist length hair and full beard???

Guys, thanks for all of the kind comments. It's not often you get to "acquire" a graduate!

Randy

[Austin]

Randy, I can see that your son got his good looks from mom. :biggrin:

[guenron]

Did I mention I used PhotoShop to get rid of his waist length hair and full beard???

Guys, thanks for all of the kind comments. It's not often you get to "acquire" a graduate!

Randy
Just remember, you are not acquiring a graduate, just losing some additiional shaving kit!!

[rtaylor61]

Ron,

I'm getting someone local I can "trade" with!

Randy

[guenron]

Ron,

I'm getting someone local I can "trade" with!

Randy
Now there's a good deal! Probably trustworthy too.

[TomH]

Hi gentlemen,

I bought only a little thing over E-bay...
This blades: http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/12/98/ee_1_b.JPG

Regards

Thomas

P.S.:Hi Randy, looks great, your son and nice stuff, congrats...

[soulshine]

a banner last two days!

from left to right...

a bottle of cabo wabo reposado - which i sampled last night
tub o'trumper's coconut
box of nag champa incense
penhaligon's hammam bouquet & assorted samples
savile row SR208I
corzo reposado
el senorio anejo mezcal

and...4TH ROW BLACK CROWES TICKETS FOR THE MILWAUKEE SHOW!!!!

[letterk]

a bottle of cabo wabo reposado - which i sampled last night

From the level in the bottle, it looks like you sampled more than a little! :001_smile I've found it to be good, but a little overpriced. But a friend of mine thinks it's underpriced. You know how it goes from there...

[Sam]

As we said in baseball, good eye, John, good eye

Sam

[soulshine]

it was a long week & i knew i was blowing off the work day. i like my drinks strong.

as far as the cabo, there is really much better out there. i really enjoy the don julio 1942 (anejo), corazon (reposado), cuervo familia reserva (anejo) & casa noble (reposado & anejo).

i might add that the mezcal i picked up is wicked strong.

s~s

[letterk]

I like them strong as well. :biggrin: Sorry about pointing that out, but I had to give you a hard time.

Good taste. Don Julio Anejo and Corazon Reposado are on my list.

[soulshine]

no offense taken at all my friend! :w00t:

there are two don julio anejo. one is the regular square bottle & the other is the 1942. if you enjoy the regular stuff you will flip for the 1942!!

my only real decision tonight is, "do i open the corzo OR crack open some new glarus road slush stout". i have the nag buring and the black crowes dvd cranked this very moment.

s~s

[jmhUT]

Randy,
Mind if I inquire as to what your son's next step is?
Jeff
University of Utah -- Class of 2000

[teamacacia]

Just Arrived:

Bottle of Taylor's #74 Victorian Limes as well as samples of Taylor's Shaving Shop SC, Taylor's Lavender SC, Castle Forbes Lime SC. Also are the following cologne samples Penhaligon's English Fern, Floris Santal, L'Artisan Parfumeur, and T&H Clubman/Freshman/Trafalgar.

Anyone have any opinions about any of these samples? I was unaware that I'd receive any samples and am looking forward to trying them out.

Thanks Troy!

[rtaylor61]

Randy,
Mind if I inquire as to what your son's next step is?
Jeff
University of Utah -- Class of 2000

Jeff,

He's going to attend the UofU beginning this fall. He's still undecided on a major, so like so many, will be working on basics. Other than that, I don't know. So far, he hasn't mentioned touring Europe or anything like that!:biggrin:

Randy

[jmhUT]

Jeff,

He's going to attend the UofU beginning this fall. :biggrin:

Randy

In that case he is a fine boy, I could tell just by looking at his picture. You are to be commended sir.

Cheers,
Jeff
Go Utes!!!

[Kyle]

Randy,
Congrats on your son's graduation and on properly instructing him how to shave. Both should provide him with the ability to live a better life.

[Cutthroat]

First order from QED. Lime and Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint shave sticks, DaVinci water, green clay mask. The sticks smell fantastic. I cant stop smelling the lime. Almost took a bite so I had to put it away.

[KUJO]

Ahh !the brush looks way better on your photo then it does online at their website ah. it does have a shine to it interesting. your brother is one lucky dude to have you as a guide.

Thanks Rene. It's a great little tool, well worth the money and perfect for the beginner. I'm flying up to Washington Monday and will give him the brush, a tub of C&E Sweet Almond, and sample of Taylor's Avocado.

This is my "pack the travel kit" week-end, so I'll post some thoughts on essential creams for a long road trip :w00t:

[KUJO]

Just Arrived:

Bottle of Taylor's #74 Victorian Limes as well as samples of Taylor's Shaving Shop SC, Taylor's Lavender SC, Castle Forbes Lime SC. Also are the following cologne samples Penhaligon's English Fern, Floris Santal, L'Artisan Parfumeur, and T&H Clubman/Freshman/Trafalgar.

Anyone have any opinions about any of these samples? I was unaware that I'd receive any samples and am looking forward to trying them out.

Thanks Troy!

I really love the Taylor's Shave Shop (see my SOTD (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=30226#post30226)), there's a thread on the CF Limes (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=2952)where no one dislikes it. Lavender is a scent that I can only take when it is very light. I traded my tub of Taylor's Lavender for Rose with the Lathermeister.

[KUJO]

Randy,

congrats on your boy's graduation. Mine graduated this year as well--no shaving supplies, just a travel check and a $200 steak dinner for the family

[rtaylor61]

First order from QED. Lime and Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint shave sticks, DaVinci water, green clay mask. The sticks smell fantastic. I cant stop smelling the lime. Almost took a bite so I had to put it away.

You may want to eat the limes, but just wait until you slap on a brush full of the Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint! Have your parka nearby!

Randy

[guenron]

First order from QED. Lime and Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint shave sticks, DaVinci water, green clay mask. The sticks smell fantastic. I cant stop smelling the lime. Almost took a bite so I had to put it away.
You may wish to search about B&B for ways to use the shave sticks. Seems as though everyone has their own best way to do it..

[SSLStudio]

Today its 30 degree's, 89 Fahrenheit. sun outside almost no wind !

England plays paraguay

Im going out need to get myself the so talked hyped about Tabac soap and a fellow countrymen said I could get it at the DA. hmmm I did see TABAC EDT and a/s and lotion.

The girl asked can you find it ? I said no im looking for the Tabac Shave soap she said try looking at the front where all the shave cans are..oh yeah Gillette #$#$@ a men can get....

No she says its not there.. but I didnt walk away I check out the little shaving section. hey what is that a little display box of brushes..obvious not Badger but Boar.. hey Muhle Pinsel they look nice marmer fake nature stone look. price $7,50 oh well the Shave den has plenty of room.

I walked out of the shop with

-Muhle Boar Bristle
-Vergulde Hand ALumn block
-Wilkinson sword shave soap
-Vergulde hand Shave soap.

Really decent price I hope Scotto had his hoal when he was in the Netherlands Vergulde hand is genuine Dutch made products.

Anyways didnt get my Tabac some other time I guess.

[htownmmm]

i too swore that i would not purchase anything until the B & B brush, however....


just received my order of SCS savory rose(wooden container) and my orange sorbet( stainless).

can u believe that this order was placed on 7 jun 06 about 10 pm- and its here on saturday by noon?

Sue, you da man!


Marty

[Kyle]

My order from St. Charles Shave just arrived. The Sandalwood EDT smells excellent. I will post pics later.

[fatpig]

I have received my ebay acquired super badger brush.
It has no branding or markings so I have no idea of what is the manufacturer,
but it looked promising and having it delivered from england to italy with a tube of arko soap that i was eager to try for 17 British Pounds looked a good deal.

Here it is as arrived,brand new:
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/636/badgernewsidejpg9tj.jpg
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/3964/badgernewtop7ns.jpg

and after a couple of shaves:
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/3861/badgerside22uk.jpg
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/7665/badgertop29tj.jpg

There is no comparison to my older Omega bristle brush (which is a nice bristle brush) but as everyone of you was saying badger is a different world.
Only defect:my bowl is too small for it...

[Austin]

FP thats a great looking brush. I really dig that crazy design. :cool:

[Kyle]

That is the most unique handle material I have seen. What is it?

[Kyle]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2749
A little for Dad: eshave Badger Brush, SCS Almond and Sandalwood shave soaps.

A little for me: SCS Sandalwood EDT (very nice) and some straight razor gear (hard to see, bad pic). I am waiting on one last item and will then be ready to begin testing the straight.:eek:

[Sue]

Men, Thank you for the very nice compliments on my shipping time. I hope you have a smooth quality shave with my soaps.
Sue

[fatpig]

That is the most unique handle material I have seen. What is it?
It is some kind of hard resin ,probably some acrilate.
It is a low price badger brush after all...
My hope is that most of its price went for the hair and workmanship,not on the handle.

[djr7572]

Ron, where did you buy your DR Harris 4oz Traditional cologne ??

- Dave

[SSLStudio]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=2749
A little for Dad: eshave Badger Brush, SCS Almond and Sandalwood shave soaps.

A little for me: SCS Sandalwood EDT (very nice) and some straight razor gear (hard to see, bad pic). I am waiting on one last item and will then be ready to begin testing the straight.:eek:


welldone Kyle ! if only I had you as my Son. Can I adopt you ? :tongue:

[Kyle]

welldone Kyle ! if only I had you as my Son. Can I adopt you ? :tongue:
I thought we were brothers?:biggrin: Adoption would be very confusing as I would become my own uncle, etc.

[guenron]

Ron, where did you buy your DR Harris 4oz Traditional cologne ??

- Dave
Hi Dave,
Here (http://www.knoxcigar.com/dhatrco1.html). Interesting and pleasant stuff too! I wonder though, if you are looking for an orange fragrance and it is not a case of only Harris will do, if you would not enjoy the Caswell and Massey Number 6 (http://www.caswellmassey.com/jump.jsp?itemType=CATEGORY&itemID=87)?

[mrob]

You may want to eat the limes, but just wait until you slap on a brush full of the Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint! Have your parka nearby!
Randy

I just took a stick of the Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint on a recent trip, and *REALLY* enjoyed using this stuff--it left my face feeling just great!

[bumpus]

I agree, Mitch. I just used some of the same today, and it was really refreshing.