Acquisitions Monday July 31st - Sunday August 6th

[letterk]

What no scores so far? Get out your credit card and post your swag here.

[boboakalfb]

Fossil Crowe Shave Kit (http://www.fossil.com/jump.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&itemID=24954&iMainCat=987&iSubCat=1000&PSID=PFXFEEDFSLSHOP00SML9581400&CustomerMemberID=641214)

AOS Lavender Shave Cream

C & E Best Badger Shave Brush

Thats all for now...I will be in Vegas on Thursday so I will be picking up some stuff on my visits to AOS and Truefitt & Hill...:biggrin:

[Austin]

I bought a pack of gum today.

[rtaylor61]

I bought a pack of gum today.


I'm guessing Peppermint!

Randy

[letterk]

I bought a pack of gum today.

No photo?

[Austin]

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[g8orshavr]

Just got back from my trip to NY and here's what I picked up. Focused on the high end stuff and ran out of money fast.

Castle Forbes Lime Shaving Cream
Castle Forbes Lime A/S Balm
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EDT
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Cream
Floris Santal EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3134

[AJS]

I missed the postman today, but the following items were left with a neighbour:
Merkur Vision 2000 Safety Razor
R A Rooney Finest Style 1 medium Shaving Brush
AOS Lavender Shave Cream
Cyril R Salter Fresh Mint Shave Cream
T+H Shave Soap

[Suzuki]

Having controlled my SCAD and BAD, I have let my RAD go uncheked:

Bought the following lots from e-bay today:

1176

1177

I'm also winning on two other GEM razors.

Of course, I then had to speak to the folks at Ted Pella and bought

200 GEM stainless steel PTFE coated blades
60 stainless PTFE coated injector blades ($4.50 per cartridge of 20)
30 Feather DE blades.

If anyone wants some of the GEM blades, let me know and I'm sure we can arrange a trade/sale.

[fatt_tony]

I got me 100 derby blades from dssokhey on ebay. Is he a member of this forum?

[Scorpio]

1. one blue tip Gillette

2. one black tip Gillette and a slim adjustable Gillette with an old looking Old Spice shaving mug.

[scarface]

Just got back from my trip to NY and here's what I picked up. Focused on the high end stuff and ran out of money fast.

Castle Forbes Lime Shaving Cream
Castle Forbes Lime A/S Balm
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EDT
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Cream
Floris Santal EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3134


Very nice haul.

[Rik]

Today I recieved my much anticipated Simpsons Brushes from Lee. The poor lighting and camera work doesn't do them justice.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3137
L to R: Emperor #3 Super Badger, Persian Jar #3 Super Badger, Backup Persian Jar #2 Super Badger
I purchased the second PJ2 in the event I wear out my current one and Simpsons isn't around to replace it.
Yes, I love this brush that much!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3136
L - R: Persian Jar #1, Persian Jar #2, Persian Jar #3
My Persian Jar Super Badger family is now complete. :biggrin:

On a side note, Lee is exceptional to work with and has incredible prices to boot!

[drP]

Not even me, the illustrous drP,:w00t: , has THREE PJ's in super!!!!!!!

I only have one..:blushing: :blushing: :blushing:

[Rik]

Not even me, the illustrous drP,:w00t: , has THREE PJ's in super!!!!!!!

I only have one..:blushing: :blushing: :blushing:
Now that surprises me!

[Kyle]

...Lee is exceptional to work with and has incredible prices to boot!
I'll second that. I've had nothing but pleasurable experiences when working with him.

[slcsteve]

Today I recieved my much anticipated Simpsons Brushes from Lee.

In a side note, Lee is exceptional to work with and has incredible prices to boot!

K-ching K-ching. Very nice. Did you spend your entire inheritance on brushes alone?:eek:

[pitbulls20]

Just got back from my trip to NY and here's what I picked up. Focused on the high end stuff and ran out of money fast.

Castle Forbes Lime Shaving Cream
Castle Forbes Lime A/S Balm
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet EDT
Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet Shaving Cream
Floris Santal EDT

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3134

I would lvoe to know what you think about the Castle Forbes Lime shave cream and after shave.

[DoubleE]

Today I recieved my much anticipated Simpsons Brushes from Lee. The poor lighting and camera work doesn't do them justice.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3137
L to R: Emperor #3 Super Badger, Persian Jar #3 Super Badger, Backup Persian Jar #2 Super Badger
I purchased the second PJ2 in the event I wear out my current one and Simpsons isn't around to replace it.
Yes, I love this brush that much!

My Persian Jar Super Badger family is now complete. :biggrin:

On a side note, Lee is exceptional to work with and has incredible prices to boot!

:drool: You 'da Man!

[g8orshavr]

I would lvoe to know what you think about the Castle Forbes Lime shave cream and after shave.

The Castle Forbes Lime Shave cream smells fantastic and lathers great. It didn't seem as slick as I expected. I am holding out judgement until I try it again. The Balm also has a great lime scent. It has a consistency similiar to the Proraso A/S balm. Sinks into the skin very quickly and dries to a matte finish...not greasy at all. Really nice A/S Balm. Overall both are very nice products but also quite expensive.

[Suzuki]

Not that this compares with Rik's haul - but I added two more razors to my collection.

The first is a NIB Ever-Ready

1181

And the second is a GEM micromatic

1182

After reading so much about the injectors and GEM-style razors I decided to give them a try.

[letterk]

Score via QED:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3138

Tabac soap bowl
Barbasol brushless cream
More Merkurs for the masses
Zheng Shan Lapsang Souchong 50g bag

[Rik]

K-ching K-ching. Very nice. Did you spend your entire inheritance on brushes alone?:eek:
There's just something magical about those PJs. :biggrin:

[slcsteve]

:smile:
There's just something magical about those PJs. :biggrin:

I agree. I only have one Simpsons PJ, a vintage real ivory that Bernd rebristled, that i'll probably never part with.......so please don't ask:nono::wink1:

http://homepage.mac.com/gvcgayle/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2006-08-01%2015.25.12%20-0700/Image-8DD335F121AC11DB.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/gvcgayle/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2006-08-01%2015.25.12%20-0700/Image-8DD2681521AC11DB.jpg

[Rik]

:smile:

I agree. I only have one Simpsons PJ, a vintage real ivory that Bernd rebristled, that i'll probably never part with.......so please don't ask:nono::wink1:

http://homepage.mac.com/gvcgayle/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2006-08-01%2015.25.12%20-0700/Image-8DD335F121AC11DB.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/gvcgayle/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2006-08-01%2015.25.12%20-0700/Image-8DD2681521AC11DB.jpg
Man, that is one gorgeous brush! You know you want to sell it. :biggrin: Seriously though if you ever are looking to sell, keep me in mind. :smile:

[DoubleE]

The Rooney brushes kept calling and calling until I could stand it no more! Rooney style 3 small in super silvertip (their designation) with a 22mm knot. On first inspection, it seems well made and very nice indeed. Tips are very soft to the touch and it seems to have a relatively dense knot! Maiden voyage tomorrow morning!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3142

[Austin]

That's beautiful Jerry!

[DoubleE]

And the doorbell rings again today!!!!!

Geo. F Trumper's Curzon cologne
Geo. F Trumper's coconut shaving soap
D R Harris lavender shaving soap

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3144

[Dinder1]

The Rooney brushes kept calling and calling until I could stand it no more! Rooney style 3 small in super silvertip (their designation) with a 22mm knot. On first inspection, it seems well made and very nice indeed. Tips are very soft to the touch and it seems to have a relatively dense knot! Maiden voyage tomorrow morning!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3142

Well, when do we get to see that sucker in full bloom?
Cheers, DJ.

[DoubleE]

Well, when do we get to see that sucker in full bloom?
Cheers, DJ.

Bloomin' pictures are a comin'. I'm a little curious to see it myself!

[Creslin]

I went by C&E today and got their Best Badger brush. I was actaully real suprised to find out we had one here in Tyler TX. Tyler tends to be a bit sparse for specialty type items. Quite the difference between the badger and the Burma Shave Boar brush. Earlier this week, I also got some Thayer's, and some Proraso cream. I'm hoping to get in on one of the decants this month as well. Gonna be iffy moneywise though. It's kinda fortuitous in a way though. Today my boss told me I got a raise. I don't know how much but probably enough to justify a tube of cream or a decant.

[rtaylor61]

I went by C&E today and got their Best Badger brush. I was actaully real suprised to find out we had one here in Tyler TX. Tyler tends to be a bit sparse for specialty type items. Quite the difference between the badger and the Burma Shave Boar brush. Earlier this week, I also got some Thayer's, and some Proraso cream. I'm hoping to get in on one of the decants this month as well. Gonna be iffy moneywise though. It's kinda fortuitous in a way though. Today my boss told me I got a raise. I don't know how much but probably enough to justify a tube of cream or a decant.

Seth,

Who in Tyler stocks C&E products? And man, I wish I was there. I could stand a trip to Kilgore to the Country Tavern for some ribs!

Randy

[NMMB]

Today it occured to me that at some point between now and my wedding (in just less than 3 weeks now - eeek!) I am going to have to trim my goatee so that it is nice and neat and presentable on the "big day"... so I went and purchased some beard-trimmer at Walmart... not much of score, eh? Oh well... maybe the next score will be a better one.

[Creslin]

Seth,

Who in Tyler stocks C&E products? And man, I wish I was there. I could stand a trip to Kilgore to the Country Tavern for some ribs!

Randy


Seems like you are shocked too. We actually have a Crabtree and Evelyn store here in Tyler. If your familar with Tyler, it's in the Bergfield Shopping Center.

Aren't those ribs just the best? For a while they were playing around and offering different things but they've gone back to the original Tavern ribs and I must say it's just mighty fine.

[rtaylor61]

Seems like you are shocked too. We actually have a Crabtree and Evelyn store here in Tyler. If your familar with Tyler, it's in the Bergfield Shopping Center.

Aren't those ribs just the best? For a while they were playing around and offering different things but they've gone back to the original Tavern ribs and I must say it's just mighty fine.

Seth,

I remember the name, but not the location. Besides the Tavern, I also miss a Mexican food joint named La Posada (sp?)!

Randy

[Creslin]

Seth,

I remember the name, but not the location. Besides the Tavern, I also miss a Mexican food joint named La Posada (sp?)!

Randy


Bergfield Center is at the intersection of Old Jacksonville Hwy. and Broadway. Where Major's Pharmacy used to be. La Posada is on Fith Street, just a few blocks away from my favorite place, El Charros.

[CraigK]

http://fototime.com/AF56DB643F8F530/orig.jpg

I have few other colognes on the way, this one came in first.

CraigK

[letterk]

Got me some Penhaligon's as well.

1 small bottle of Blemheim Bouquet

And for the wife:

1 small bottle Lavandula
1 large bottle of Artemesia


I took a photo, but one of flash cards must have been mad at me tonight.

[AJS]

1x Butler Chrome Safety Razor

This is an old, 3 piece open comb razor. The exposure looks to be quite mild, although it is uneven on one side. This will probably be added to the growing pile of razors I will never use.

[Suzuki]

Just got a three-pack of decants from Scotto.

Knize Ten - pretty powerful stuff, sort of like a men's Channel #5 and definitely not for the office

Atkinsons English Lavender - goes on strong but quickly (like in 10 - 15 minutes) dries down to a very nice light scent.

Musgo Real #2 - Haven't tried this one, but I have high hopes based on the reviews and the smell from the atomizer.

Thanks Scotto.

[JMT]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3137

I purchased the second PJ2 in the event I wear out my current one and Simpsons isn't around to replace it.
Yes, I love this brush that much!



Your post reminded me of this.
I used to work in the service department of a Dodge dealership. We had a customer who had two Dodge Diplomats. One was an '85, the other an '87. He bough the '87 because he loved his '85 so much and he heard Dodge was going to stop making them.

My acquisitions this week:
Merkur HD
SR208 Brush
Feather blades
Palmolive Lather Cream
C&E Sienna Shave cream

[guenron]

Despite the blogger and others, I chose to buy Nation Wide Campus' injector revivals. Couple those with a Truefitt and Hill Turnback and it was a decent score!:blushing:


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3157

Closer Up of the T&H


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3158

[Rik]

Your post reminded me of this.
I used to work in the service department of a Dodge dealership. We had a customer who had two Dodge Diplomats. One was an '85, the other an '87. He bough the '87 because he loved his '85 so much and he heard Dodge was going to stop making them.

My acquisitions this week:
Merkur HD
SR208 Brush
Feather blades
Palmolive Lather Cream
C&E Sienna Shave cream
I like it!

[Scotto]

It wouldn't be vacation if I dodn't return home to goodies!
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3159
Trumper Sandalwood soap
Green Pond Sandalwood cream
Green Pond Aftershave Milk
Omega cream
Trumper Lavender cologne
D.R. Harris Sandalwood aftershave

and....

QED SR3226 ebony silvertip :drool: :drool: :drool:

Here is the brush after its first use, next to its brother the 3124, and a Simpsons PJ3 for size comparison. The PJ3 is already a large brush, but this SR kicks its ass all over the playground.
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3160

[DoubleE]

Nice job Scotto......scooped everyone on the ebony SR. Great brushes indeed!

[Suzuki]

Beautiful brush - IMHO, the SR brushes are one of the best values around.

I have the travel brush and plan on getting a big brother for it at some point.

[pitbulls20]

I looked on the QED site and did not see this brush listed. How much is it?

[Dinder1]

Very nice Scotto, is Charles going to offer other models in the ebony?
Cheers, DJ.

[Scotto]

You guys are going to get me in trouble. The ebony isn't offered - it took some major arm-twisting with Charles. I couldn't resist showing it off. :blushing:

[Dinder1]

You guys are going to get me in trouble. The ebony isn't offered - it took some major arm-twisting with Charles. I couldn't resist showing it off. :blushing:

Well, come on keep twisting, twist....twist.....twist....ya know we all could use more ebony brushes!:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
Cheers, DJ.

[TraderJoe]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3169

The "speick" fragrance won me over.

edit - shrunk the image, the first one was a monster

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello All,

Here is the first set of this week's acquisitions from Thursday Plantation, www.thursdayplantation.com.

Tea Tree Body Lotion, Shampoo, Shower Gel, Toothpicks, antiseptic lotion and oil. Perfect to go with a Coates Tea Tree shave and some Country Gent Tea Tree Aftershave.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3168

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello Again, All

More for this week. A trade with a fellow member. Several Patchouli scents from www.patchouligarden.com.

Very, very potent. These are perfume roll-ons. Looks like I will be expanding beyond plain patchouli!

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3167

[TraderJoe]

Hello Again, All

More for this week. A trade with a fellow member. Several Patchouli scents from www.patchouligarden.com.

Very, very potent. These are perfume roll-ons. Looks like I will be expanding beyond plain patchouli!

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX


Hi Richard, lookin' good. How's the patchouli/sandalwood?

thanks

[Dinder1]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3169

The "speick" fragrance won me over.

edit - shrunk the image, the first one was a monster

I love the Pre de Provence soap, it has a great fresh scent, enjoy.
Cheers, DJ.

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello Joe,

The patchouli sandlewood has a hint of sandlewood from just smelling it. Have not worn it yet. All these rollons are extremely potent and patchouli dominant. If you do not like patchouli, this stuff is not for you.

I have been using the Nancy Boy replenishing facial moisturizer on a regular basis. Great scent of cucumbers and very light, not oily. Absorbed quickly. I have also been using the Nancy Boy replenishing face mask. More great cucumber fragrances, some green clay and more. Previously,, I have been using the QED green clay, but I find this Nancy Boy mask to be gentler and could be a daily face mask if so desired. Check them out at www.nancyboy.com.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3166

[Coche_y_bondhu]

One more time!

Been wanting a cucumber toner after using the cucumber facial moisturizer and face mask from Nancy Boy. Well, found it at www.bellalucce.com.

Very gentle toner with the great scent of cucumber and its properties. Perfect to use anytime, but best right after a Nancy Boy replenishing face mask or prior to a Nancy Boy application of the replenishing facial moisturizer.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3165

[Suzuki]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3169

The "speick" fragrance won me over.

edit - shrunk the image, the first one was a monster

Where did you order the speik products from?

[Scorpio]

T&H 1805 fragance
T&H Trafalgar shaving cream tube..just to try it. I did like the scent.

[TraderJoe]

Where did you order the speik products from?

I got those at the brick & mortar version of www.smallflower.com, which is the "Merz Apothecary" inside the Marshall & Fields (now Macy's) on State Street.

I have also found Speick at good prices on Amazon, via third parties, but I didn't know what these products were all about so I wanted to touch/feel/smell.

[Suzuki]

Can you describe the scent of the EDC?

[TraderJoe]

The Cologne is quite intriguing. Out of the bottle, it smells very citrus-influenced. On the person, and dried down, it morphs into a great woody-spicy (but not peppery) blend. Very well done. I've only put it on once, and didn't use very much so I can't speak to the staying power...but I WILL do a review sometime soon.

[TraderJoe]

Just picked this up from Wild Oats:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3170
Has anybody ever tried this?

[Austin]

Bee & Flower soaps are nice. I espcially like sandalwood. The price is great.

[Dinder1]

I have the Sandalwood soap, very nice for .69 a bar.
Cheers, DJ.