Acquisitions June 1 - 8 [Archive]

billybadger

06-02-2008, 03:11 PM

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My bits so far for the week (thank you Hans, merwtje, and rum) - some tubs of TOBS and a few blades together with a NEW should be winging their merry way this week!

Is it obvious my SO is away at the mo? :rolleyes:

rodd

06-02-2008, 03:21 PM

http://www.razorgeek.com/images/random/hauls/6-1.jpg
Today at my door was a copy of Russell Adams book: "King Gillette The Man and His Wonderful Shaving Device" and a package from Scott (Hanspleasure) that contained an injector, Black tip SS, and a vintage Merkur(?)

Friday I picked up the Gbar, black handle SS, and Merkur Classic, but was unable to get an image.

jmacpix

06-02-2008, 05:02 PM

These are on the way along with a Chubby 2 in Best and a bowl of GFT Limes SS from Lee:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12804

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12805

Silb3r

06-02-2008, 06:46 PM

Since I'd rather not take a photo of it I'll just say: I finally got a deferred tax refund today from 2004 and since this more than covers the Le Grelot it counts as an "acquisition" in my book :thumbsup:

momo360

06-02-2008, 09:09 PM

Finally got all my stuff in for graduation.

I didn't end up getting the Penhaligon's colognes I wanted but, I got a watch I've wanted for a very long time.

Now that is one stylish graduate!

R-James

06-03-2008, 02:06 AM

This morning

A Merkur HD
QED Lime EO Shave Stick
QED Mocha Java Shave Stick - I want to eat this thing, now I need a cologne to pair to it!

R-James

06-03-2008, 10:09 AM

This afternoon on a shopping trip I found a local shop that sells D.R. Harris that I didn't even know existed so I picked up some lavender cream and then popped into T.K Maxx and got some vulfix lavender cream in a tub for £8. Its been a lavender day off today!

murchmb

06-03-2008, 10:18 AM

A puck/round/cake/bar of Institut Karite. I look forward to giving it a try.

Johnny Dale

06-03-2008, 10:39 AM

I came upon a GEM Micromatic and a Valet this week at an antique store. $2 for the Gem and $10 for the Valet. I think I paid too much for the Valet but it was too cool looking so I bought it anyways.

billybadger

06-03-2008, 10:52 AM

This morning

A Merkur HD
QED Lime EO Shave Stick
QED Mocha Java Shave Stick - I want to eat this thing, now I need a cologne to pair to it!

Richie - where do you get your QED stuff from?

Mejnoon

06-03-2008, 01:26 PM

Took a chance on this on ebay...there was one, blurry, distant pic in the listing but I've wanted one of these for a while, so I went for it...ended up being in MUCH better shape than I had hoped...there are a few stains on the blade that will need to be worked out, but theres no hone wear and the scales are almost perfect...I'm pretty stoked about it:biggrin:

http://i31.tinypic.com/2bu0jk.jpg

drewfer

06-03-2008, 02:09 PM

No pictures, but my St. Charles Shave group buy package came in the mail over the weekend :biggrin:

papasmurf

06-03-2008, 09:06 PM

Today was a pretty slow day I had to take the day off work today so i decided to hit the antique shops . all I found was 2 display cases 1 of them had 12 razors in it and the other was empty . I brought the case with the razors in the house and the other one is still in my trunk so the wife does not see it :wink: so no pictures of the other .

I also took out some of the razors so I can start cleaning them up . so the case in the picture only has 5 razors in it in the pictures .

Yes the large one on the top is a W&B chopper :biggrin:

the case is made of Oak

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12836

a true frame back the blade comes out when you take the screw off a real beauty
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12833

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12834

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12835

momo360

06-03-2008, 11:10 PM

Today was a pretty slow day...

:001_huh: :eek: :lol:

SmoovD

06-04-2008, 08:21 AM

Gruder and I performed a little switcheroo this past week...scored a puck of Gold-Dachs soap with a sample of TOBS lavender to boot! Thanks to Gruder for the easy swap.

jpkunst

06-04-2008, 12:37 PM

OK, I realize this particular forum is meant for beautiful antique razors and other high-end stuff ... but I still want to show what arrived at my place today, probably the cheapest DE razor in existence, the Wilkinson Sword Classic.

I bought this specifically to use as a travel razor. I use a Merkur HD at home and I wanted an extra razor to use for travelling, one which I wouldn't mind losing or forgetting in an hotel room. But I still want it to be a 'real' razor -- no disposables or cartridges. This Wilkinson seems just what I need. Its reviews (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7412) are pretty positive.

Ordered from Blademail (http://www.blademail.co.uk/acatalog/Classic_Twin_Edge.html) in the UK.

Perhaps I'll try it this weekend.

Best wishes,
Jan Pieter

Aevum

06-04-2008, 02:38 PM

its a good razor aslong as you know how to use it, synergizes well with israely personnas,

bjrn

06-04-2008, 03:08 PM

OK, I realize this particular forum is meant for beautiful antique razors and other high-end stuff ... but I still want to show what arrived at my place today, probably the cheapest DE razor in existence, the Wilkinson Sword Classic.I can't speak for anyone else but I enjoy seeing all scores (especially with pictures), no matter how much people paid for them.

IGNITERS

06-04-2008, 03:26 PM

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/balanchuk/techinbox.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/balanchuk/steelmug.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/balanchuk/oldtimeytinandrazor.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/balanchuk/gidosaristocrat.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/balanchuk/shavingassortment.jpg

Ya I went a bit crazy at garage sales and the antique mall! lol

kestrel

06-04-2008, 03:26 PM

Papasmurf

You'll really like that Le Coultre frameback. Mine gives an excellent shave.
Originally it would have come with a set of four or six blades, so keep an eye out if you didn't get the spares - you might find some kicking around on ebay

Nice Score!

Graham

thirdeye

06-04-2008, 07:12 PM

Here is the latest piece to my collection. It is an early Gillette Flare or Bell Tip Aristocrat Ivory Set with the date code D271407, 1916.
It still needs a good cleaning. Thank you Aaron.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0008-3-1.jpg

prewt

06-04-2008, 07:58 PM

My SCS package came in and 2 tubes proraso cream, qeds pine and cedar ss, mama bears dragons blood, spicey lime, marauders citrus, rosemary and mint, pure neroli and digonese club ss and peppermint after shave milk ( summer ).

zappa99

06-05-2008, 12:23 AM

I can't speak for anyone else but I enjoy seeing all scores (especially with pictures), no matter how much people paid for them.

Same here. Its fascinating!!:001_smile Like peeping into someones windows!!:tongue_sm

gunner6477

06-05-2008, 02:45 AM

R-James

06-05-2008, 06:02 AM

Mt SCS Group buy came in with Citrus Basil soap and Malaze soap. This shave stick smells unreal.

I also got my prize for the photography contest form JB - a puck of TGQ Lavender soap. I will get the rest of the packages out to the other European winners tomorrow morning.

Private Pwnage

06-05-2008, 08:35 AM

new simpson duke 1 (thanks lee)

Shane

06-05-2008, 08:45 AM

Richie - where do you get your QED stuff from?
http://www.qedusa.com. Have fun navigating it.

Dr. Mike

06-05-2008, 08:59 AM

Yesterday in the mail came the Shavemac 220 I traded my Chubby 1 for, along with a partial tub of TOBS St. James shave cream. Holy crap, is this one big brush! It lathered up my QED Chocolate like a dream! I wasn't sure if I would like a really big brush, but my fears flew out the window the second this monster hit my face with its soft, warm luxury! Wonderful brush. Thanks, Sando.

MTgrayling

06-05-2008, 11:52 AM

Ookla The Mok

06-05-2008, 12:02 PM

The Ookla razor arrived from Ray(thirdeye) today!
Brilliant work, amazing packaging!!

Hanspleasure

06-05-2008, 02:01 PM

Aw man.. I want a friend who sends me beauties like that!
Whom do I bribe? :biggrin:

Here is the latest piece to my collection. It is an early Gillette Flare or Bell Tip Aristocrat Ivory Set with the date code D271407, 1916.
It still needs a good cleaning. Thank you Aaron.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0008-3-1.jpg

thirdeye

06-05-2008, 02:01 PM

The Ookla razor arrived from Ray(thirdeye) today!
Brilliant work, amazing packaging!!

Dude, that is too cool, how did you do it...:biggrin:

180gVinyl

06-05-2008, 03:35 PM

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1979/cuirau8.png

Christian Dior Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir EdT 100ml

sachin

06-05-2008, 03:55 PM

It turns out that I get to have W & B as my first genuine straight razor (I have been shaving with a shavette until now). I received this beauty today in the mail. Haven't shaved with it as yet. Will be butchering the whiskers tomorrow morning :biggrin:

SmoovD

06-05-2008, 07:06 PM

In another trade for the week, I received a tub of MB Christmas Pine. If that wasn't enough, the good Chairman Nemo added about an ounce of TOBS St. James SC as a sample. :w00t:

Thanks Matt, for yet another reason to find B&B such a wonderful place.

doleeo

06-06-2008, 07:49 AM

Got a package from Lee today.

kestrel

06-06-2008, 09:25 AM

The Ookla razor arrived from Ray(thirdeye) today!
Brilliant work, amazing packaging!!

You'll smile a little every time you use that!

Enjoy!

Graham

momo360

06-06-2008, 11:04 AM

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/1979/cuirau8.png

Christian Dior Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir EdT 100ml

Fraicheur Cuir, huh?

I'm a big fan of Eau Sauvage already, will have to try that one!

berzerkeleyan

06-06-2008, 12:54 PM

Not much to report. Just this little beauty below. :biggrin:

Really looking forward to using this tomorrow morning.

freebird

06-06-2008, 01:31 PM

The last week of mail has brought in: :w00t:

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/okfreebird/untitled.jpg
On Monday, a complete new insulin pump outfit, which included 2 pumps (1 for backup in case the first has to be sent in for repair) a new glucometer a palm z22 to help calculate and store insulin bolus's etc and a months supply of reservoirs and sets.

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/okfreebird/Shaving/hamburgring.jpg
http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/okfreebird/Shaving/Marchsrprize003.jpg
Yesterday, a 8/8 Hamburg Ring, honed by Lynn Abrams, a tube of proraso, and a shavemac brush. The razor will scare the whiskers from your face!

http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q69/okfreebird/Shaving/truefittandhill.jpg
Today, samples from Truefitt & Hill, shaving cream, a/s balm and cologne.

htownmmm

06-06-2008, 02:33 PM

Another flaretip SuperSpeed and a 100 pack of the UK Wilkinson Swords(the ones with the gold 5 on the pack).

marty

drews50

06-06-2008, 02:43 PM

Got it from Cactusbrush on the forums mall. It looks great. I'm calling it my 1946 birth year razor. It will be used.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12889

biomesh

06-06-2008, 03:08 PM

zappa99

06-07-2008, 06:51 AM

Well I have had a busy week and can admit to becoming an addict already!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12892
Nice travel set in pigskin and with Bakelite containers (£2)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12893
Scuttle, bristle brush and Gillette tech(?) Free - my favourite price!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12894
Tech Aristocrat (?), old blades (nice) and couple of bakelite containers (£1)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=12895
Vulfix Badger Brush (£9 at TK Maxx), Trumpers Almond, C&E Nomad and Sienna (£10 the lot)

Pretty pleased with the acquisitions, which need a bit of a clean up. Wish I could say the same about my photography, but not too harsh for a camera! :biggrin:

Limey

06-07-2008, 06:57 AM

Not much to report. Just this little beauty below. :biggrin:

Really looking forward to using this tomorrow morning.

Manuel - Nice....I can't wait for mine to arrive!

Copycat

06-07-2008, 07:05 AM

Couldn't help it:

Vulvix sandelwood cream from TKMaxx, this palce is becoming my new favorite shop in town >> Didn't see any brushes though, nly the omega one I already have.

oh - 7.99 for the cream, great stuf.

Zappa Did you get the Trumpes and C+E from TK as well? Never saw those there.

zappa99

06-07-2008, 07:16 AM

Nope - off a weekend market. Unopened but no boxes as tubes a little battered. Good price though. TK can be really good though but very sporadic

freebird

06-07-2008, 07:22 AM

I'm glad there isn't IPAD (Insulin Pump Acquisition Disorder) because that would get really expensive really quick!

No doubt, I was quoted a price of 6,000.00 for this particular one. I wound up getting it [monstor garage voiceover] zip, zero, zilch, nada....freeebie[/voiceover] Actually, everything in my score was in that price catagory....free.

Copycat

06-07-2008, 07:26 AM

Nope - off a weekend market. Unopened but no boxes as tubes a little battered. Good price though. TK can be really good though but very sporadic

Ahhhh, thats not a bad idea that, i know we have a carboot ttype thing every sunday in the market, but I work most Sundays so I can't go, might be worth checking out *tries to remember*

and thats true, TK were all but empty on shaving products and not becasue I bought everything out, maybe there are some other people in Barnsley that wetshave, i'm not the only one huzzah.

MTgrayling

06-07-2008, 01:11 PM

A nice little haul this week for me.

A GEM clog proof Micromatic and a couple tubes of Coates Almond shave cream

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/Score6-7_1_1.jpg

and a English Blue Tip Super Speed/Rocket?

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/BTs_1_1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/BTs2_1_1.jpg

thebreeze

06-07-2008, 05:36 PM

I went to my favorite little antique store today, just a few miles from home. I was shopping for tools, as my regular SE's have been neglected since I decided I like a Feather AC better.

To make a long story short, I spied the Gillette above, and thought, "well, I've tried everything but a DE, it's in good shape, and despite not knowing anything about the razor, I figured that for $3, I could take a chance.

Get home and log in — SCORE!

The SE below I got at the same store a few years ago for $10-$15 dollars. I love that little store. The only problem now is whether to sell it or shave with it . . .

rodd

06-07-2008, 06:21 PM

The SE below I got at the same store a few years ago for $10-$15 dollars. I love that little store. The only problem now is whether to sell it or shave with it . . .

Of course you shave with it! :wink: You will want some decent blades though. I have been waiting patiently for a couple of packages. Nothing yet, but I do want to show and tell my special delivery this week. His name is Jameson, and he was born Wednesday at 12:36. He was 8 lbs 2 oz, and 21 inches long.
http://www.rkgrady.com/Jameson.jpg

thirdeye

06-07-2008, 06:29 PM

Of course you shave with it! :wink: You will want some decent blades though. I have been waiting patiently for a couple of packages. Nothing yet, but I do want to show and tell my special delivery this week. His name is Jameson, and he was born Wednesday at 12:36. He was 8 lbs 2 oz, and 21 inches long.
http://www.rkgrady.com/Jameson.jpg

Now this is the single most beautiful aquisition of the week nope, of the year.
Congratulations to you and your once again Rodd.

Jim

06-07-2008, 07:45 PM

Congratulations Rodd!

MTgrayling

06-07-2008, 07:50 PM

You done good Rodd. Congratulations!!

copperhead

06-07-2008, 08:38 PM

Congratulations Rodd! Not that you need a reason to collect razors but if you ever need one then you have one now.

prophetic_joe

06-07-2008, 08:48 PM

Best aquisition this week hands down. Congratulations man.

papasmurf

06-08-2008, 05:13 PM

Of course you shave with it! :wink: You will want some decent blades though. I have been waiting patiently for a couple of packages. Nothing yet, but I do want to show and tell my special delivery this week. His name is Jameson, and he was born Wednesday at 12:36. He was 8 lbs 2 oz, and 21 inches long.
http://www.rkgrady.com/Jameson.jpg

Congrats Rodd

I would love to see someone try and beat this acquisition :lol:

Antique Hoosier

06-08-2008, 06:13 PM

Awesome Rodd! What a "find"!

Suzuki

06-08-2008, 06:29 PM

Congrats Rodd

I would love to see someone try and beat this acquisition :lol:

They better not!!!

Congrats!

rodd

06-08-2008, 07:13 PM

They better not!!!

Congrats!

Hahaha I did not think of it that way. Thank you all! We had family up most of the weekend, which was great, but I am looking forward to getting some sleep when ever he sleeps. Been kind of rough, but he is amazing. Thanks again guys!

Suzuki

06-08-2008, 07:37 PM

Hahaha I did not think of it that way. Thank you all! We had family up most of the weekend, which was great, but I am looking forward to getting some sleep when ever he sleeps. Been kind of rough, but he is amazing. Thanks again guys!

You'll get some sleep in about 5 - 6 years.

Enjoy them while they're small.

thirdeye

06-08-2008, 07:40 PM

You'll get some sleep in about 5 - 6 years.

Enjoy them while they're small.

Really, lucky you...I still have a 8, 14 and 16 yo at home and trust me when I say, sleep is still at a premium...

momo360

06-08-2008, 09:05 PM

Congrats Rodd!!

Every blessing! :biggrin:

Cigars!

Private Pwnage

06-08-2008, 09:53 PM

http://www.rkgrady.com/Jameson.jpg

how does it shave?

rodd

06-08-2008, 09:55 PM

how does it shave?

I think the obvious answer is BBS... :wink:

Rfury

06-10-2008, 10:04 PM

Congrats Rodd, You have a Beautiful Baby....:biggrin:

This is my Starter Kit.

I Bought the Merkur Futur.

Tacobell gave me the Super Speed 1968.
Along with some blades, and the T&H Rose Shaving Cream Sampler.

I bought the Fine Badger Hair Brush, along with Em's Place Shaving Creams and Witch Hazel.

I have more stuff coming in....Surprise there.. I was warned about RAD....lol

Robert