Acquisitions February 18 to February 24 [Archive]

tsv

02-18-2008, 05:09 PM

I just bought a Star Double Edge Razor. I thought I would just use the handle to create a FrankenTech, but it shaves too well for that. The blade gap is just a tad more aggressive than a Tech. My Tech is .022" and the Star gapped at .023". I've been very happy with it. The grip is fantastic.

Hanspleasure

02-18-2008, 05:51 PM

picked this up a while back..
gives a wonderful shave :shaving:

Taz

02-18-2008, 08:21 PM

picked this up a while back..
gives a wonderful shave :shaving:

Love that handle also agree on the great shaver part:biggrin:

Hanspleasure

02-18-2008, 11:33 PM

.. the handle is neato! I was very surprised on what a nice shave it
gives, and one doesn't have to worry about proper blade angle to boot!
Now only if the blades were cheaper :tongue_sm

R-James

02-19-2008, 04:49 AM

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/StreetcarXcore/P2190204.jpg

My local pharmacy carries the tabac aftershave lotion but not the soap, which is a pain.

Cheers,

jlander

02-19-2008, 05:58 AM

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/StreetcarXcore/P2190204.jpg

My local pharmacy carries the tabac aftershave lotion but not the soap, which is a pain.

Cheers,
Nice hat.

R-James

02-19-2008, 06:26 AM

Just thought I would sneak a hat in there I have a fair collection. Its a real workhorse I wear when out beating or walking in heavy rain. Used and abused but I think it looks better like that.

Cheers,

Hanspleasure

02-19-2008, 11:00 AM

since I posted these pics in the safety razor section I figure I'd post them here also.. picked this set up last week for only a couple bucks. Check out the razor blade itself and how much design is put into each one.. very art deco.

MTgrayling

02-19-2008, 01:28 PM

I pulled the trigger on an auction that nagged at me for a few days. I emailed the seller and described a British red tip and how they function and the seller replied that it was a normal red tip. I figured I could gamble with $25.00 and put in what turned out to be the only bid and won a jackpot!

Here is the auction photo that I couldn't get out of my mind, the red tip looked funny and I could tell the Schick was an "E" type.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/e694_1.jpg

Here is what was won.

Really cool heavy British made GEM:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/BritGEM2_1_1.jpg

Canadian "E" type Injector with a butterscotch handle:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/CanuckInjector_1_1.jpg

British Red Tip Rocket:
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/Britredtip_1_1.jpg

The rest of my Tuesday foreign razor haul.

A mint cased British Tech with an interesting handle and a German made Knack/Slim Twist.
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/foriegnhaul2_1_1.jpg

Confuzius

02-19-2008, 01:41 PM

Small, but yesterday both my WCS Sampler pack and Penhaligons samples arrived, like Christmas in February!

Ookla The Mok

02-19-2008, 02:36 PM

The mail came today! No Monday, but I got something to fill the gap in. The case has seen better days. I'll post better pics after I get done with some initial cleanup.

MaxTO

02-19-2008, 02:43 PM

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11217

thirdeye

02-19-2008, 05:16 PM

My bunch for the week:
1941 Ranger Tech, Thank you MTGrayling
1959 Fatboy
1957 Flare Tip
20's New Standard
Old Style Brass Ball End
Star Razor
B&B Decant Set #1 Thanks B&B
Got a little cleaning and shinning to do but itis worth it...:biggrin:

R-James

02-20-2008, 02:59 AM

The postie has just delivered to me a lovely sampler from Colleen at TGQ. For the price I don't think there can be a more generous sampler out there. I love all of the scents, notably desert ironwood and sandalwood, and i guess I shall use these exclusively until I have sampled the lathering properties with each soap and cream. I'll sneak another hat in... Just cause!

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/StreetcarXcore/P2200207.jpg

Cheers,

Suzuki

02-20-2008, 03:05 AM

Let us know how you like Colleen's soaps (I'm a huge fan).

The sample pucks can be a bit of a PIA and I use them like a shave stick, which I've found easier than trying to load a brush by lathering on the puck.

The sandalwood is very good as are her all-EO scents.

R-James

02-20-2008, 03:17 AM

I've just used the bay rum w/ sweet orange, and I have to tell you I want to smell like this forever. My 1st ever sniff of anything bay rum, and the lather was beautifully moisturizing and slick. What more can you ask for, my face feels superb

Cheers,

drewfer

02-20-2008, 05:42 AM

Look at what Brown did for me today :)

Limey

02-20-2008, 05:46 AM

A recent Ebay acquisition. I got to shave with it the other day and I think its going to be a keeper. I am a big fan of the English steel razors! Needs some new scales which I hope to take care of in the next few weeks.

Antique Hoosier

02-20-2008, 06:45 AM

Early Week Aquisitions:

Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort Shaving Cream (Nordstrom)
Truefitt & Hill Luxury Shaving Soap (onthefly.com)
FLORIS JF Shaving Soap in Bowl (THANKS JEFF B !!!)
FLORIS JF Aftershave (Thanks again Jeff!)

danstar250

02-20-2008, 07:58 AM

I found Palmolive Lather Cream in a Snyder Drug store - it sold for $2!! It is great stuff. The tube is boring, so no photo attatched. Anyone know if it is still in production or if the stock is old?

Ltltony

02-20-2008, 08:02 AM

It was discontinued last year.

danstar250

02-20-2008, 09:40 AM

Thanks 4 replying

jlander

02-20-2008, 10:57 AM

momo360

02-20-2008, 11:57 AM

Puck of Lothantique's Le Collectioneur from local cigar store.

MTgrayling

02-20-2008, 01:19 PM

Foreign razor week continues. Today I received a super cool 4 piece Canadian Tech from CanaDEan Shaver. Thank you! Why would they quit making something so unique functional and compact and why wasn't it more widely available when they did make it? I can't stop toying with this neat razor. I also got an English made Parat from the 'Bay.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/score2-20_1_1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/CanuckTech2_1_1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/CanuckTech_1_1_1.jpg

Limey

02-20-2008, 01:46 PM

J. Eliot?

Jay - its actually an I. Oxley from Liverpool. Its one of the first I've seen that's not Sheffield.

jlander

02-20-2008, 04:49 PM

Jay - its actually an I. Oxley from Liverpool. Its one of the first I've seen that's not Sheffield.

Very elegant. I like the lines on this blade. Very nice!

jlander

02-20-2008, 05:24 PM

NOS Taylor Eyewitness 6/8 Wedge.

Taylor's are some of the smoothest blades I have found. They take a wicked edge and keep it quite well.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11229

Limey

02-20-2008, 05:58 PM

NOS Taylor Eyewitness 6/8 Wedge.

Jay - Wow...NOS and a great looking razor. Sounds like you already have one...how about sharing the wealth? :biggrin:

jlander

02-20-2008, 06:04 PM

Jay - Wow...NOS and a great looking razor. Sounds like you already have one...how about sharing the wealth? :biggrin:

I have a couple of 13/16 Full Hollows that have a permanent place in my rotation. :cool:

drewfer

02-20-2008, 08:27 PM

Just when I thought it was safe to go back out to the mailbox...
Kudos to the guys at Shaving Essentials. They've earned themselves a loyal customer.

crichton

02-21-2008, 07:46 AM

Most of these I picked up wednesday at some local antique stores, others I purchased from B&B members and they just arrived....

50's Aristocrat (from LtlTony)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/LtlTony_Aristocrat50s_3500.jpg

Flare Tip Z2 1954
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/FlareTipZ21954_500.jpg

Slim Adjustable J3 1964
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/SlimAdjustableJ31964_300.jpg

Star NOS(from JDW1029)
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/JDW1029_Star_3500.jpg

Wade & Butcher Spike Tip
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/SpikeTip_1500.jpg

CitizenDan

02-21-2008, 10:53 AM

My order from Vintage Blades (http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/) arrived today!!!! :w00t:

The Purchase:
Merkur Slant - Gold!
TOBS Sandalwood Herbal Shaving Soap in wooden bowl!
TOBS Mr. Taylor's AS!
Rooney Style 3 Size 1 Ebony in Super! :badger:

The Freebies: THANKS JIM!:thumbup:
Floris Santal edt (2)
Floris Santal SC
Castle Forbes Lime EO SC
TOBS Sandalwood edc
D.R. Harris Sandalwood AS
D.R. Harris Marlborough AS
D.R. Harris Marlborough SC

If you haven't had the pleasure of doing business with this fine gentleman, YOU SHOULD! :001_smile

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e335/dangallas/DSCF0163.jpg

momo360

02-21-2008, 11:53 AM

NOS Taylor Eyewitness 6/8 Wedge.

Taylor's are some of the smoothest blades I have found. They take a wicked edge and keep it quite well.

all i can say is wow; nice one Jay.

RichGem

02-21-2008, 12:39 PM

4oz Dominica Lime bay rum

3 oz. ? ogallala lime bay rum
ogallala shave soap sampler (all the scents)

2 oz. ogallala plain bay rum cologne
1 oz. ogallala bay rum + sandalwood cologne

biomesh

02-21-2008, 12:57 PM

A Shavemac 167 (30mm) and a whole bunch of Speick items from Bernd Blos at Shavemac (great prices on Speick, so stock up when ordering a brush :wink:)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11251

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11250

I also picked up a 4.25 oz bottle of Old Spice Original Cologne for $2.50 and Old Spice Original A/S (6.38 oz) for $4.00 at my local CVS.

raditzer

02-22-2008, 06:51 AM

The pen, blade bank and both pucks of Conl. Conk were free! I'll be posting a review of the Vulfix 660 later today.

jiphone

02-22-2008, 07:15 AM

Yesterday I received a VERY nice European version of the Wilkinson Sword Sticky in the mail complete with case and blades...pictures to follow later tonight:biggrin:

atlguitfiddle

02-22-2008, 01:57 PM

These are all from ebay, with the exception of the Gillette NEW, which I found in a junk store.

In order of appearance:

1959 Fat Boy (E4)
1966 Super Speed (L3)
GEM MicroMatic (?)
Gillette NEW (30's?)

This isn't the prettiest Fat Boy that I've ever seen...it has some brassing on the doors and a few scuffs here and there. It seems mechanically sound, I'm looking forward to giving it a whirl!
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11290

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11292

This Super Speed was in pretty bad shape when I got it from ebay, but it cleaned up pretty nice. Really lite wear, no brassing.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11291

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11293

I've still not used a GEM, although I have a few. This one is in really good shape, just a couple of pits on the head.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11294

This NEW is in really good shape. The open comb scares me a bit, but one of these days I'll try it out.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11297

Ookla The Mok

02-22-2008, 02:31 PM

DMT D8C
Norton 4k/8k
Chinese 12k

Now, I just have to figure out how to use them........wish me luck.

Vinny Bobo

02-22-2008, 04:06 PM

Just received a sample pack from Trumpers and Ogallala!!!!

WOW!! :w00t:

TorzJohnson

02-22-2008, 04:23 PM

Just got a Muhle-Pinsel R89 open comb razor, plus a couple of strange (to me at least) aftershaves: Stephan Alpine Menthol and Black Magic. Cant' wait for tomorrow morning! :w00t:

Pics added. Note: The Alpine Menthol is new, it lost about an ounce or so in transit.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11303

Muhle's packaging and presentation beats Merkur's.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11304

Vinny Bobo

02-22-2008, 05:36 PM

Jim,

I have been shaving with an open comb Gillette Tech all week and I love it!! That looks like a FANTASTIC razor. I hope you have many years of BBS shaves from it!!

TorzJohnson

02-22-2008, 06:30 PM

Jim,

I have been shaving with an open comb Gillette Tech all week and I love it!! That looks like a FANTASTIC razor. I hope you have many years of BBS shaves from it!!
Thanks, Vinny. This will be my first open comb shave but I ain't scared. :001_smile

scoopster

02-22-2008, 07:14 PM

Nice scores! Don't worry about the NEW. It provides an excellent shave and it really isn't especially aggressive.

These are all from ebay, with the exception of the Gillette NEW, which I found in a junk store.

In order of appearance:

1959 Fat Boy (E4)
1966 Super Speed (L3)
GEM MicroMatic (?)
Gillette NEW (30's?)

This isn't the prettiest Fat Boy that I've ever seen...it has some brassing on the doors and a few scuffs here and there. It seems mechanically sound, I'm looking forward to giving it a whirl!
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11290

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11292

This Super Speed was in pretty bad shape when I got it from ebay, but it cleaned up pretty nice. Really lite wear, no brassing.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11291

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11293

I've still not used a GEM, although I have a few. This one is in really good shape, just a couple of pits on the head.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11294

This NEW is in really good shape. The open comb scares me a bit, but one of these days I'll try it out.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=11297

AaronX

02-22-2008, 07:32 PM

I went to the Ft Wayne flea market and managed to find what looks like a 1904 Double ring in box (box has seen better days), a 1917 Tech Set (silver, pain in the rear to polish!) and a container to use for my barbicide (which is really just an old glass soda straw container). Grand total = $16! Of course I took pictures too.

murchmb

02-22-2008, 07:56 PM

From Beauty Habit:
Speick Kit: Shaving Cream, AS Splash, and Boar Brush

From Shaving Essentials:
J.M. Fraser's SC
Mitchell's Wool Fat refill
D.R. Harris Arlington refill (backordered)
A really nice selection of samples X2 since the John's knew this was a shared order with another member (thanks Drewfer).

Treadstone

02-22-2008, 09:16 PM

P-1 Long Handled Adjustable Aristocrat(?) Thanks Chris

http://www.fototime.com/02FA98C517A7792/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/809F915ED84DD2A/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/81548D2327A4C7A/standard.jpg

http://www.fototime.com/AF9725FFD67A3F0/standard.jpg

R-James

02-23-2008, 03:48 AM

B&B 2006 silvertip in horn - with added £16.49 in import duty!!!!!! Bloody post office
TOBS avocado cream tub

Cheers,

northmendo

02-23-2008, 04:42 AM

This week I recived Mama Bear's Spell Bound Weeds soap and Lemon/Cedar weed.

1 Gillette NEW
1 Gillette from the 1920's
and 2 other Gillette's from ebay.

I have not recived the razors in the mail yet and don't know enough about iding them yet to know what models they are.:wink:

Sandcounty

02-23-2008, 05:26 AM

Two big Wade & Butchers :001_smile

PaulR

02-23-2008, 06:10 AM

Not anything to help me shave, but my new Stowa Marine Automatic arrived yesterday and is pictured here with a few of it's friends from the Deutschland.

atlguitfiddle

02-23-2008, 07:22 AM

That is one of the nicest looking watches I've seen in a long time. So simple and clean! Very nice!

Not anything to help me shave, but my new Stowa Marine Automatic arrived yesterday and is pictured here with a few of it's friends from the Deutschland.

analog_kid

02-23-2008, 08:18 AM

http://www.sheknowsbest.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/05/nivea_gel.jpg

I've been kind of curious about this product since seeing the lame commercial for it. I don't quite get the "energizing" aspect of it, but it's awesome as a moisturizer! My skin feels amazing after using it! I like!

jiphone

02-23-2008, 08:34 AM

European version of the Wilkinson Sword Razor (Sticky) this time with pics :smile:
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/th_1ab9614b.jpg (http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/1ab9614b.jpg)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/th_ac24b0b2.jpg (http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/ac24b0b2.jpg)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/th_d687931d.jpg (http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/d687931d.jpg)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/th_96a96ca3.jpg (http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/96a96ca3.jpg)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/th_ca45cc9d.jpg (http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/ca45cc9d.jpg)
http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/th_57ad099e.jpg (http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj116/jiphone/European%20Sticky/57ad099e.jpg)

crichton

02-23-2008, 08:37 AM

My E. Linhorst, courtesy of Doc...

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/Doc_No43_10000.jpg

PaulR

02-23-2008, 08:53 AM

That is one of the nicest looking watches I've seen in a long time. So simple and clean! Very nice!

That's what really dre me to this one...the understated elegance.

The back is where it really gets fancy. Almost makes me want to reverse the strap so I can just watch the movement all day!

http://www.german-watches.com/pix/a/z/marineoriginal/b13.jpg

Suzuki

02-23-2008, 09:29 AM

Nice scores! Don't worry about the NEW. It provides an excellent shave and it really isn't especially aggressive.

+1 - the NEW is a great razor. Nice find!

Two big Wade & Butchers :001_smile

These are beauts - they would make great candidates for restorations!

soulshine

02-23-2008, 09:33 AM

17016

more pics can be found here:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=475979#post475979

s~s

scoopster

02-23-2008, 11:04 AM

My E. Linhorst, courtesy of Doc...

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h157/TyrantKing1/Doc_No43_10000.jpg
Nice looking razor! :thumbup1:

Hoos

02-23-2008, 04:43 PM

Today's outing netted me three new razors. None of which may be usable.

On the left, a Gillette fatboy adjustable (no date code, but it has a notched crossbar). It has cleaned up nicely. The adjustment knob clicks cleanly and smoothly. Only problem is the rust on the top of one of the silos (not visible). Even WD40 is not removing it. If I can find some other way to remove the rust, I'll try that.

Next is a 3-piece black Gillette Tech Contractor (at least per Country Joe's website) with original box. It may have been an army issue. Except for the black that's faded from the top, it's in great condition. I may try shaving with this.

Finally, a Gem razor in original case with an empty blade box. This razor looks near-mint. It may have only been used for the three blades in the box. It appears this uses Gem single-edged blades (like the Blue Star). If so, it might be worth a try if they shave well.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x300/Hoos1492/IMG_0119.jpg

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x300/Hoos1492/IMG_0118.jpg

scoopster

02-23-2008, 06:05 PM

masonjarjar

02-23-2008, 06:41 PM

sometimes I think that you guys are going to buy ALL the razors.

Reddobie

02-23-2008, 07:12 PM

Crichton, here is mine that I got from Doc.

miza_b

02-23-2008, 08:00 PM

Yesterday, my SR3118 arrived. Thanks to greendyk for the great price and fast shipping. I needed some new soap to try out the brush properly, so...

Today I went to III Lions in San Marco and bought:

1. C&E Nomad soap in bowl
2. C&E Sandlewood cream

Then I went into Edwards of San Marco and bought:

1. Col. Conk's Bayrum soap puck
2. Col. Conk's Almond soap puck

Best,

Rob

crichton

02-23-2008, 08:01 PM

Crichton, here is mine that I got from Doc.

Nice! I keep forgetting that he had 3 for sale...lol....had to use mine tonight - great shave!!

CJMaxey

02-23-2008, 09:09 PM

Well I've gotten some T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel (walmart) Nivea a/sb Skin Essentials, smells a little more sporty than the "energy" brand, havn't tried it yet though.

Also I got these two Gillette razors
The Travel razor I believe to be a 1967 Gillette Tech and the other I think is a 1942 Gillette Tech

Now I know what your thinking with the travel razor case, Pink! I don't care what you say, it's manly.

As for the other case, It's pretty much "worn out" I don't know if I should ditch it or just take the razor out of it and atleast keep the case.

dreadpirate

03-03-2008, 07:43 PM

Gillette Tech - no date code - I think it's circa 1948. Nice shave but a little too mild for me.

asbjorn

03-04-2008, 04:21 AM

Is there anything to identify the age of that?, I have two like this, one silver/chrome, and one gold, exactly like this, no datecode, and the etched logo on the head.

I also have one with "gillette" embossed in the head, silver, I guess that is much newer.