Acquisitions April 14 - 20

[Suzuki]

Let's see what the mailman/woman brought you this week!

[R-James]

I Put this in the other acquisitions thread, but as I got them this morning I've moved my post across
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/StreetcarXcore/P1010235.jpg

[Bors]

C&E Sienna shave cream picked up for 99p on ebay.

My C&E collection continues to grow apace!

[Madcap]

Finally got a tube of C.O Bigelo. I should kick my own a$$ for not getting this sooner! Also, got a puck of C&E Sienna soap!:cool:

[Nancy Boy]

Gibbs. Made in France. Still trying to get more history on it.

[M. McCord]

Undated (1948-1951) Superspeed
1958 Superspeed
1969 Superspeed

[MTgrayling]

Gibbs. Made in France. Still trying to get more history on it.

I was watching that one. You'll have to let us know how it shaves when you get it.

A beautiful nearly mint Norfolk case for my NEW Norfolk razor from Rodd. Thanks Rodd! If anyone knows where I can locate a chrome blade holder like the gold one in the case I would be very grateful.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/Norfolkdude_1_1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/Norfolk_1_2.jpg

[alfabet]

shaving soap looks good, enjoy it!

[Oxi]

http://us.st11.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.com/I/shopcrabtree_1997_11637729

I ran out of bodyshop cream. It lathered great, but I never liked the smell too much. After checking several products I settled for the C&E Sienna. They didn't have the aftershave balm nor the cream jar. Now I know what I like, I can go and order those from the internet when this tube is empty.

The Sandlewood smelled awesome too, perhaps next time for special occasions. :)

The lady in the store said to me "This is the mens department"... I am, aren't I? Why are such stores mainly for females..

[R-James]

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/StreetcarXcore/P1010237.jpg



My new coates lime looks like this... Is that normal? It seems a little empty to me



http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/StreetcarXcore/P1010238.jpg

[Evbo]

Re the Coates Lime: Mine looked like that too. I added a few drops of water & fluffed it a bit w/a plastic fork. Made it a bit creamier. Haven't used it yet so I can't vouch for its quality but at least it looks better than it did.

[blade08]

Today: a puck of 'De Vergulde Hand' shaving soap at the supermarket, a Dutch classic :w00t:

[bjrn]

GibbsI saw that auction. I'm not a DE guy, but that razor was tempting me ;)

[Maximilian]

UPS drop off surprise today! I had totally forgotten.

http://members.cox.net/onlineserver/bb/tabacedt.jpg

[professorchaos]

Heljestrands MK 31 with real tortise shell scales. This is one beautiful razor, the pictures hardly do it justice.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12033

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12032

[WestSideGuy]

Heljestrands MK 31 with real tortise shell scales. This is one beautiful razor, the pictures hardly do it justice.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12033

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12032

SWEEEEEEEEET!

[htownmmm]

A Saint Charles Shave day:

Tangerine shave soap,

B&B Bay Rum w/Twist ASB,

Mediterranean Citrus Splash.

My only concern-the package showed up right before I had to go to work!


Love the contents-my apologies to my fellow road warriors for opening and smelling while driving!:wink:


marty

[Antique Hoosier]

It is a special day when you open one of these blue/grey boxes from England
Thanks Mark!

Simpson Chubby 2 in Best Badger

[Ookla The Mok]

Holy Crap is that Floid bottle huge!

[Bors]

A nice Fatboy & Wilkinson blades. Thanks Nick!
And some Derby blades for my Shavette.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc315/barneybreadhead/score/16apr08.jpg

[masonjarjar]

Heljestrands MK 31 with real tortise shell scales. This is one beautiful razor, the pictures hardly do it justice.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12033

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12032

I'm not normally that into straight razors, but THAT is a beautiful piece of shaving equipment!!

Wow.

-Mason

[bsc2009]

I Put this in the other acquisitions thread, but as I got them this morning I've moved my post across
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a395/StreetcarXcore/P1010235.jpg

where did you get the sweet almond ss?
my C&E store told me it's discontinued

[R-James]

where did you get the sweet almond ss?
my C&E store told me it's discontinued


I got it in a trade recently. I really hate the scent and if you have anything you wanna trade for it shoot me a PM I can't envision me ever using it

[Hodari D.]

My new coates lime looks like this... Is that normal? It seems a little empty to me



Yes, considering it's been sitting around for +/- 3 years. I recently got 2 tubs that look like that. Give it a stir, add a small bit of water if you like, and it's good as new. I would stir it first, then add small bits of water while stirring until you get it to the proper consistency.

Best,
Scott

[atlguitfiddle]

Today's acquisition:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12050

I haven't tried shaving with it yet, but I have a feeling it will be fantastic!

[k1ng]

nice mac, now clean all those doc icons! I can't imagine you use them all, all the time. I have 10 icons in my dock, plus 2 folders.

[bman40]

no pic but I just unpacked 100 red-pack Personnas from West Coast Shaving...

looking forward to giving them a spin in my 62 Slim tomorrow AM

Barry

[atlguitfiddle]

nice mac, now clean all those doc icons! I can't imagine you use them all, all the time. I have 10 icons in my dock, plus 2 folders.

Yes, but they comfort me. Plus, I hate rooting around in the Applications folder. :001_smile

[scoopster]

nice mac, now clean all those doc icons! I can't imagine you use them all, all the time. I have 10 icons in my dock, plus 2 folders.


Yes, but they comfort me. Plus, I hate rooting around in the Applications folder. :001_smile


Desktop icon overload - That is soooo "Windows 95" :biggrin:

seriously, nice looking box, congrats.

[copperhead]

Having a good week so far...

[k1ng]

Yes, but they comfort me. Plus, I hate rooting around in the Applications folder. :001_smile

Thats why I use a handy little program called quicksilver. I use many programs that I don't keep in my dock. I just hit command+space, then type the application name and hit enter.

I got a 100ml bottle of Penhaligons Castile from my SWMBO and a tube of Castile SC today.

[northmendo]

+1 on Quicksilver, it is the most important app on my system.

[swartzkip]

i just use command-space and type the firts few letters of the app. than hit enter.

[k1ng]

i just use command-space and type the firts few letters of the app. than hit enter.

Agreed, firefox takes 3 keystrokes, command-space; f; enter

[rodd]

I am a fan of having a lot in my dock, but shrinking the icons to the minimum size. Easy to get to things, doesn't take space.

[Bors]

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc315/barneybreadhead/score/17apr08.jpg

[Aquanin]

No pics, but I just scored a tub of T&H West Indies Lime for $10 at a local store that will not be selling the line anymore. I got the last one!!! :w00t:

[Bflobill 1125]

no pic but I just unpacked 100 red-pack Personnas from West Coast Shaving...

looking forward to giving them a spin in my 62 Slim tomorrow AM

Barry I hope you like those reds as much as I do..............I got my 100 from West Coast last week, THEY ARE EXCELLENT! Very smooth close shaves.

[freebird]

This one just came in the mail, it's one of two ebay purchases. This one is a Wade and Butcher, what really caught my eye was the fancy plate inset into the scales, I'd never seen one like it.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/okfreebird/wb2front.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/okfreebird/wb2reverse.jpg

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/okfreebird/wb2blade.jpg

[Oxi]

C&E Aftershave Balm Sienna
C&E Deodorant Sienna

Both to complement the C&E Shaving Creme tube I bought earlier this week. I didn't want to use a different smelling cheap aftershave balm over the Sienna scent. I love this scent, really nice.

[St0ne]

I'm never going to get a DE for my birth year (1984) so when I saw this I thought it was the next best thing. They still couldn't spell my name properly though.

[Limey]

#6 of 10 B&B Tim Zowada 6/8 Damascus, Barber's Notched with Rosewood Burl scales.

[Antique Hoosier]

#6 of 10 B&B Tim Zowada 6/8 Damascus, Barber's Notched with Rosewood Burl scales.

WOW! Other than that....I'm speechless.

[evil.monkey.in.my.closet]

A lovely old Tech that I bought off Erwin. Not sure if it's supposed to be brassed like this but I think it looks cool. Not an ounce of plating anywhere on it!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12067

[johnniegold]

'74 Gillette Adjustable from Erwin. Pics don't do it justice. Spectacular. Thank you.

Institut Karite soap from ebay storefront. Can't wait to try it out.

[NeckShaver]

'74 Gillette Adjustable from Erwin. Pics don't do it justice. Spectacular. Thank you.

Institut Karite soap from ebay storefront. Can't wait to try it out.

Please Please Please write a review of that soap, 10 or 20 pics along with the review wouldnt hurt either, :001_rolle

[johnniegold]

Please Please Please write a review of that soap, 10 or 20 pics along with the review wouldnt hurt either, :001_rolle


I'll see what I can do. I am leaving for vacation tomorrow so it will have to be when I get back. Initially, let me say, that it smells terrific. :biggrin:

[thirdeye]

I just recieved this beautiful Gillette New from johnniegold along with a baggie full of samples. Bet you can't guess what I'm shaving with tomorrow morning...:biggrin: Thanks again Bob!!!

Picture courtesy of johnnigold.
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/GilletteNew.jpg

[johnniegold]

I just recieved this beautiful Gillette New from johnniegold along with a baggie full of samples. Bet you can't guess what I'm shaving with tomorrow morning...:biggrin: Thanks again Bob!!!

Picture courtesy of johnnigold. (courtesy of Groundhog)http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/GilletteNew.jpg

Gotta give credit where credit is due. :biggrin:

[thirdeye]

Gotta give credit where credit is due. :biggrin:

:lol::lol::lol: That's to funny....OK Thanks Scott....

[Groundhog]

I thought that looked like my bathroom counter top......:wink:

[johnniegold]

I thought that looked like my bathroom counter top......:wink:

I would never want to be accused of bathroom counter-top infringement. :rolleyes:

[thirdeye]

I thought that looked like my bathroom counter top......:wink:

Nice countertop...that razors not to bad either....:biggrin:

[Hanspleasure]

Here's one you don't see everyday.. :w00t:

[bman40]

I hope you like those reds as much as I do..............I got my 100 from West Coast last week, THEY ARE EXCELLENT! Very smooth close shaves.

I have hd two shaves so far and I am very happy with them.

100 blades = over a year of shaving for $10!

GREAT deal

[rodd]

Nice hauls everyone! I got a few more razors this week, Anyone seen these reversible gem blades before? they are double edged, and you can flip them when one side is dull.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/roddgrady/SAoJYg8hjQI/AAAAAAAAAT8/m6K_oVorbTU/4-18-1.jpg?imgmax=800

Also the first time I have seen an Eagle Improved, uses Gem blades, very different piece. says on the back "Above Em All"

[Bors]

What a Saturday.

Headed in to town thinking I would pick up some Ingrams and maybe some shaving cream from the bodyshop.

TK Maxx however did me proud and turned up TOBS Rose, St James and Shaving Shop creams at £4 each, a tub of Pecksniff's Fern Cream for £7, a great lather bowl for £2 and a metal dish ideal for soaps for £3. Found some Cade soap for the bowl in Debenhams. 3 for 2 on Real Shaving Co stuff in Boots and some Erasmic in a cheap department store.

Also pictured is Kent soap in the wooden bowl which arrived yesterday. Also got some samples of creams from JDE yesterday (not pictured).

The crowning glory however was having a quick look in a random Charity shop and finding a Duvel glass for £1.50. Now I can enjoy my Duvel in proper fashion :biggrin:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc315/barneybreadhead/score/19apr08.jpg

Where to start!
I really do not need to buy any soaps or creams for a little while, not that that will stop me :lol:

[BytesU]

New soap and balm for me... so far it's great!

[Stanley]

Found this at an estate sale: Unopened Mennen 100 year anniversary set (1978)- Skin Bracer and Toilet Powder in commemorative bottles.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12155

[Silb3r]

Here's one you don't see everyday.. :w00t:

Pardon my ignorance but what is it? Looks nice and I'd love perhaps to get one...

[Groundhog]

Looks like a gold SS!

[scoopster]

Found this at an estate sale: Unopened Mennen 100 year anniversary set (1978)- Skin Bracer and Toilet Powder in commemorative bottles.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12155
Nice score!

[Sandcounty]

A Nice Wonderedge...

[Silb3r]

A Nice Wonderedge...

You lucky bastard poster! Incredible find, case and all! :w00t: :w00t:

[Maximilian]

:thumbup1:
A Nice Wonderedge...

very nice :thumbup1:

[Sandcounty]

I lucked out on this one big time. I first found it at an antique store about 2-3 months ago and didn't want to pay what they were asking. And ever since I've been watching these go for huge dollars. I was in the area the other day, and amazingly it was still there. I offered $50 less than the asking price and it was mine. :001_smile

[Wann]

Wee... NOS:drool:

Must resist the urge to open:rolleyes:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk248/wannmann/37debcc8.jpg

[SmoovD]

This weekend was Antique Alley weekend- from Cleburne, TX to Maypearl, TX- 25 miles of rummaging with a few finds.

The score was a gold, open comb, 1930 "New Style" Gillette with box, a 1948 Gillette Tech and a 1956 Gillette Blue Tip...all for 10 bucks! Took them home, cleaned them up and used the open comb last night. Pretty good little shaver.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/deespise/IMG_0340.jpg

[professorchaos]

I'm not normally that into straight razors, but THAT is a beautiful piece of shaving equipment!!

Wow.

-Mason

Now if it shaves half as good as it looks...

[Limey]

Wee... NOS:drool:

Must resist the urge to open:rolleyes:
http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk248/wannmann/37debcc8.jpg

Open...open...open!

[DavidSeattleWA]

It is a special day when you open one of these blue/grey boxes from England
Thanks Mark!

Simpson Chubby 2 in Best Badger


Well, whaddaya think Mike? I've been using my Chubby 2 now for a few weeks and I'm lovin' it. I love the density. I've had really good luck with mine so far. It shedded a few hairs on the first shave but that's about it. No shedding since.

[stubborn_whiskers]

Heljestrands MK 31 with real tortise shell scales. This is one beautiful razor, the pictures hardly do it justice.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12033

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12032

Drool :w00t: