Acquisitions June 16 - 22

[Suzuki]

Let's see this weeks' haul!

[SmoovD]

This past weekend was a low-brow bonanza. I picked-up bottles of Pinaud's Quinine and Portugal Water hair tonics and bottles of KMF Key Lime, Mint and Lavendar Shea SC. The SWMBO has already commandeered the Lavender however, so maybe I shouldn't count that one?

[rodd]

I actually picked up a Rolex day-date at an estate sale over the weekend, in a potter with about 6 other vintage watches, including bulova, citizen, etc, 2 doors down from my own house. I know nothing about these. I googled to find the model name, but it could be a president. If anyone knows anything about these please shoot me a PM. Not in perfect shape, but it's sale on ebay might fund a few more acquisitions. :) I will post a picture, but I am waiting for my new camera to be delivered. :biggrin:

edit: without telling you I got the entire potter of watches for $5 it does not have the same effect...

[Antique Hoosier]

Edwin Jagger Bulbous Chrome Razor

QED Badger & Blade Soap
Mama Bears Rosrmary & Lemongrass Soap
MWF

The razor looks EXCELLENT.

I am going to try these soaps keeping in mind that I'm primarily a TABAC, FLORIS, & T&H Luxury Soap Guy. The MWF has been something I have been meaning to try...the other two.... not so sure.

[drews50]

My toys arrived. WOO HOO A 1917-1918 Service set beautifully polished and looking like new, a 1934 Aristocrat that is so pristine it may never see my beard, a 1948-1950 NDC SS in excellent condition and a fantastic Wade & Butcher straight razor. That one may stay in the box too. At least until I figure out how to use it. Thank God for ramen. Eating is so over rated.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=13007

[SmoovD]

Nice haul, Drew.

When I arrived home I found a sweet little package from the fine gentleman at Shavingessentials.net. In it were 2 tubes of Wars SC, I tube of Lider SC, 1 tube of the newly formulated Cremo SC, a bottle of Booster's Sage hair tonic and 3 samples. Always a pleasure to do business with the Johns!

[jkh]

Most of the loot actually arrived last week, but wanted to take a picture of all at one.

*Pre de Provence
*Institut Karite
*Rooney #3/1 super
*Kent (MWF)
*Provence Sante
*Col Conk's Almond

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=13009

[Hanspleasure]

Can't remember if I posted this one..

[IGNITERS]

Thats awsome !....love the blade case as well !

[Rfury]

I picked up a SS # C-4 and a Straight Edge at the Flea Market.
This cute lil travel Razor, # K-4 on Ebay.
And DR Harris sandalwood after shave, and the Shaving Soap in the wooden thingy.

[Rfury]

The straight razor.

[R-James]

Double arrow straight and strop from kenrup over on SRP. Time to practice with a straight again!

[IGNITERS]

well this is the haul from a trip to Calgary ( and ebay )

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

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m5/balanchuk/gilletteplasticand3packs.jpg


FOUND A NEW SKUTTLE !

[Tinzien]

Jenesee and I adopted this fine fellow last night from the Harrisburg PA Humane League.

His name is Hendrix and he's a Maine Coone somewhere in the 1 to 2 year old range. He's very affectionate and he's working his hardest to get used to the other cat (Google) and our greyhound, Ash.

[Austin]

I actually picked up a Rolex day-date at an estate sale over the weekend, in a potter with about 6 other vintage watches, including bulova, citizen, etc, 2 doors down from my own house. I know nothing about these. I googled to find the model name, but it could be a president. If anyone knows anything about these please shoot me a PM. Not in perfect shape, but it's sale on ebay might fund a few more acquisitions. :) I will post a picture, but I am waiting for my new camera to be delivered. :biggrin:

edit: without telling you I got the entire potter of watches for $5 it does not have the same effect...

Now that's a haul. Be careful though you may just have a knock off Rolex. My mother bought one at a flea market and thought she bought the real thing.

[MTgrayling]

edit: without telling you I got the entire potter of watches for $5 it does not have the same effect...

Pictures would have a better effect! :smile:

[vior]

here's some stuff courtesy of the b/s/t forum. I'm trying to decide what I think about the cologne.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk106/viorvoir/100_0429.jpg

[rodd]

Now that's a haul. Be careful though you may just have a knock off Rolex. My mother bought one at a flea market and thought she bought the real thing.

Thanks, I feel really foolish, I should have deleted the post. I knew that there were fakes available on the streets of NY, but I did not realize there were more fakes out there than the real things. Upon doing a bit of research I am almost positive it is a fake, not the RAD funding purchase I assumed it was when I saw it. :redface:
http://www.rkgrady.com/rodd/images/all.jpg
http://www.rkgrady.com/rodd/images/rolex.jpg still waiting on the new camera obviously. ;)
I will probably list the lot on ebay, at least I should get my $5 back...

PS, I am waiting on my last weeks worth of haul posts until that camera arrives, although the camera itself will be my main haul.

[Aevum]

newer rolexes have a laser etched crown around the 6 o´clock area, im not sure about vintage ones, the best way to know it to take it to a watch repair shop and have a look at the movement,

[rodd]

newer rolexes have a laser etched crown around the 6 o´clock area, im not sure about vintage ones, the best way to know it to take it to a watch repair shop and have a look at the movement,

from what I read about fakes, the real ones should have more magnification on the date, almost filling the bubble with the date, where mine does not. Oh well, no razor shopping spree for me. :frown:

[Suzuki]

from what I read about fakes, the real ones should have more magnification on the date, almost filling the bubble with the date, where mine does not. Oh well, no razor shopping spree for me. :frown:

I'd take it to a reputable watch shop - just to be sure - unless its an obvious fake (rust, plastic crystal, poor fit/finish, etc.)

[Aevum]

the funny part, a friend of my mother picked up a "fake" rolex at a flea market becuase she needed a watch quickly while traveling, it ended up being real and stolen, so dont always asume its fake, but remember that handling stolen goods isnt the most etical thing either,

[Hanspleasure]

Hah! What a great story.. a mixed blessing too. What ended up happening to the watch?

[DaveAri]

I am back from lunch. So as I entered Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle, I headed for Crabtree & Evelyn. I have been to Time Warner Center many times to visit the Art of Shaving Store upstairs and this was my first visit to C&E. To my surprise when I neared the C&E store I noticed a L’Occitane store one store away. I also read in another post they are also having a sale. The following is today’s haul:
L’Occitane
Cade Shaving Soap and bowl reg price $32.00 Sale 22.40
Crabtree & Evelyn
Sienna Shaving Cream Tube reg price $15.00 Sale $7.50
Sandalwood Shaving Cream Tube reg price $15.00 Sale $7.50
Nomad Shaving Cream Tube reg price $15.00 Sale $7.50
Sienna Shaving Soap Refill reg. $8.00 Sale $3.00
Sandalwood Soap and Bowl reg. $18.00 Sale $9.00
Along with the supplies above I also received in the mail today a Black Tip SS, that I purchased from a fellow B&B member. Also some samples of C&E after shave relief and L’Occitane Cade Youth Concentrate and Cade After Shave Balm.
As I am New York City born and raised I always tell people what a great city this is to visit I now think I have found shaving heaven all under one roof. Add to your list of must see NYC landmarks the Empire State Building, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty and Time Warner Center for Shaving Supplies.

[thirdeye]

I finally got my Rooney 3/1 thanks to the reviews and the nudge from jonniegold.....I can't wait to shave in the morning...wahooo...

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/Rooney3-1-1.jpg

[MaxP]

I finally got my Rooney 3/1 thanks to the reviews and the nudge from jonniegold.....I can't wait to shave in the morning...wahooo...

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/Rooney3-1-1.jpg

Ray-

This brush is on my "need" list. Please post your experience. It'll make me feel better about keeping it on my list. Thanks

[Chibbi]

Had to have some Swedish steel for my collection aswell of course !

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2592795404_64a6d9dcd5_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3217/2591956863_e4a0891b9a_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3242/2591957073_a49f7fcc99_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2592795456_a5f8663ae1_o.jpg

PS: I promise to give all my recent aquisitions a thourough cleaning this weekend !

[Aevum]

she broke the crystal sphere, and cant get it fixed becuase its probobly flagged at rolex service points

[Hanspleasure]

Looks as if she was never abused.. or used for that matter.
Still even has the compound (pink) for sharpening the blades.
Very cool design.. with the blade in place, you shake the razor and the blade sharpens. Quite expensive in it's day, $10 for this Rhodium Plated version or $15 for the Gold Plated version. Nifty.

[MTgrayling]

Scott that is a beauty! A true work of art.

[Hanspleasure]

Thanks Chris.
By far one of my favorite razors by design.
I'm on the hunt for a some NOS blades so if you come across any..

[Aevum]

i wonder if you could made an injector blade fit,

[Wann]

Have been looking for this set a long time. I finally found it:

http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk248/wannmann/Billede006.jpg




The scales seems a bit dry though. Should I give them some oil? They're made out of wenge.

Brian

[Suzuki]

The scales seems a bit dry though. Should I give them some oil? They're made out of wenge.


A little teak or tung oil would work nicely, also some good quality carnuba or beeswax polish would work well - that's what I've used on my TI scales with good results.

[rodd]

Have been looking for this set a long time. I finally found it:

The scales seems a bit dry though. Should I give them some oil? They're made out of wenge.

Brian

That is a great looking set! Congrats!

[Wann]

A little teak or tung oil would work nicely, also some good quality carnuba or beeswax polish would work well - that's what I've used on my TI scales with good results.

I'll try with some teak oil. Thanks.

[johnniegold]

Went to a local L'Occitane store and picked up the Citrus Verbena edt and the shaving soap which was on sale:

[thirdeye]

Went to a local L'Occitane store and picked up the Citrus Verbena edt and the shaving soap which was on sale:

Hey, I heard the same story already today...lol...Nice score...

[MTgrayling]

My best NOS week yet!

A Wilkinson Sticky.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/Sticky_1_1-1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/Sticky_1_1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/Sticky_1_1-2.jpg

Instructions available here:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=639264&postcount=62

A 1966 Gillette travel kit with everything unopened.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/66travelkit_1_1.jpg

and an English Red Tip Super Speed, the one on the right

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/EnglishRTs_1_1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/EnglishRTs2_1_1.jpg

[johnniegold]

A 1966 Gillette travel kit with everything unopened.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/66travelkit_1_1.jpg

I've been looking for my travel kit for the last 42 years. Was it under the couch? :biggrin:

[Hanspleasure]

I almost bid on that travel Kit Chris but I saw your name and decided to lay off..
great scores all around!

[MTgrayling]

I've been looking for my travel kit for the last 42 years. Was it under the couch? :biggrin:

:biggrin: a 42 year old couch, now that'd be a find itself!



I almost bid on that travel Kit Chris but I saw your name and decided to lay off..
great scores all around!

Thanks for the courtesy Scott, I appreciate it. I wish I knew everyone else's codes on eBay. I take it mine shows up as g**y from what I've gathered. Post yours and I'll refrain from biding on what you've bid on.


I'm dying to smell the Sun Up, but it's sealed. :bored: What a pickle. I saw a larger bottle go for over $20.00 last week so it may be good stuff!

[thirdeye]

My best NOS week yet!



http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/66travelkit_1_1.jpg

Wow, that's a fantastic Travel kit find Chris.
So when are you heading out this way on your trip...:biggrin:

[copperhead]

I almost bid on that travel Kit Chris but I saw your name and decided to lay off..
great scores all around!

+1 I was the first bidder on that and decided not to go higher when i saw your name.

[MTgrayling]

+1 I was the first bidder on that and decided not to go higher when i saw your name.

OK now I feel bad. We should have a thread where we can decipher eBay codes. It was nice a few months ago when actual user names showed up and now they are scrambled, but always in the same sequence it seems, at least on US and Canadian eBay. The UK site assigns bidders numbers, bidder 1 bidder 2, etc. and I'm not sure they can be cracked..

In fact I'm going to start a thread in the safety razor forum now. Sorry Scott and Ram, heck I thought it just sneaked by. I didn't want to step on anyones toes. :blushing:

[-PJ-]

Just in! PJ2 best. :biggrin:

[R-James]

5/8 Dubl Duck Satinedge With Custom Black Mairei Scales

http://i28.tinypic.com/30tidsx.jpg
http://i27.tinypic.com/nvy0lt.jpg

Penhaligons LP#9

http://i27.tinypic.com/33m33a1.jpg

[Copycat]

Managed to pick up a bottle of Pecksniff's Citrus aftershave balm from TKMAXX -7.99 been pruning over it for a week or two and thought bugger it, I might as well, so I did, I can't wait to try it.

[zappa99]

Tell us what you think , they have a whole set for £11 in my local but its sealed and you cant get to smell it! But looks a bargain.

[R-James]

If thats the TK in newcastle city centre I will have to go get me some!!

[Copycat]

I've seen that one as well, I'm tempted on that too, I haven't used it as of yet,I squirted a tiny bit out and smelled it, has a nice Lemony scent to it, but I haven't had the full effect of it yet, Imma gonna shave tommorrow though and that will be the final note of the song i'm gonna be playing.

[k1ng]

Hasn't quite all arrived yet, but in the last few days I bought a nice 40's SS, a gem tuckaway, a gem gbar, and an order from shavingessentials including provence sante, the fat, and harris almond... mmmmm

[zappa99]

Byker have lots of it in many different varieties (oriental and leather as well as Citrus)! Some in Kingston Park too

[Suzuki]

No pics, but I just received a nice Merkur Futur and a full bottle of Bigelow Bay Rum cologne.

The Future is just a different beast from any other razor I've used - way heavier too!

The Bigelow bay rum is awesome - a great casual scent.

Thanks eders!

[VR6ofpain]

Hit up Crabtree & Evelyn's sale at the mall.

Picked up 4 tubes of Sweet Almond Oil shave cream for $5 each!
Grabbed 4 refill pucks of Sandlewood shave soap for $3 each!!
While I was at it, I got a Sandlewood shave soap in wood bowl for $9!

I am pretty excited about this stuff. Even if I don't like it, I am sure I could sell it on the BST forum.

[Hanspleasure]

Hi Gabe,

Isn't that sale a C&E awesome? Good lord I spent a King's ransom.. also bought
some girlie things for my Twin Sis and Mom.

[zappa99]

Trumpers samplers from my boys. HUGE box of Taylors soaps, cologne, balms and shampoo (£35 from Ebay for 37 items - wahoooo!!!)
Best of all though the PIF from Sir Richie - Lord of Lather - a schick for my teenage boy with some creams, blades, etc. Took extreme strength of will to pass it onto him, especially as he spends so long asleep! Cheers Richie!!

[Duckster]

Yeah. I also went nuts at C&E:

6 tubes of Sweet Almond Oil
2 bowls of Sandalwood soap
1 Sandalwood refill
3 Sienna refills

I took the soap out of one of the Sandalwood bowls and put a Sienna puck in it and relabel the lid.

[VR6ofpain]

Hi Gabe,

Isn't that sale a C&E awesome? Good lord I spent a King's ransom.. also bought
some girlie things for my Twin Sis and Mom.
I just wish the brushes had been on some type of sale (say the 20% off). I really want the black/chrome Super Badger.

[bigmo]

I just purchased a glock 27, I want it for my ccw. I haven't shot it yet, but can't wait to.

[Limey]

My best NOS week yet!

A Wilkinson Sticky.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h89/csbswMT/Sticky_1_1.jpg


So what do you think...are you going to use it?

[1969Fatboy]

here's some stuff courtesy of the b/s/t forum. I'm trying to decide what I think about the cologne.

http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk106/viorvoir/100_0429.jpg


very nice collection! Hey...that B&B cologne looks very familiar:wink: I have seen that somewhere:rolleyes: Hope you enjoy it:001_smile glad to see you got it!

[vior]

thanks, I'm beginning to enjoy this cologne more and more every time I use it.

[prophetic_joe]

I had a big week.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/prophetic_joe/IMG_5636.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/prophetic_joe/IMG_5637.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/prophetic_joe/IMG_5638.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/prophetic_joe/IMG_5640.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/prophetic_joe/IMG_5641.jpg

Sorry the last picture is blurry but I didn't notice until after I had put them all away and there was no way I was setting that up again.

[rodd]

wow, yeah, thats quite a week!

[momo360]

I had a big week.

:001_huh: ummm, yea...

[MTgrayling]

So what do you think...are you going to use it?

Already did. I just couldn't resist. :blush: I must say paired with a vintage Wilkinson blade the Sticky is wonderful in every way. I really like the handle material and it has the best balance of any razor I've yet tried, perfect.



I had a big week.

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/prophetic_joe/IMG_5636.jpg


Yes you did! I see an Aristocrat Jr. in there, great score!

[vior]

Thanks alabamalawyer!

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj69/j8pantoja/100_0544.jpg

[airhead]

Slim (Purchased from Limey), a very solid, clean example. I'm happy.
Krona (Purchased from ebay), another nice example.
Vulfix 2235s Silvertip Badger Brush (Purchased from Member here), along with some other odds and ends (Blades, Soap etc..)

Ordered my Georgetown Scuttle, should arrive in a few weeks....And I have some Musgo Real on the way from a member here as well...Gotta lay off the purchases for awhile! :rolleyes:

[king.mustache]

A good week for me...

B & B cologne

Shave soaps:
QED B & B
QED Special 218
QED Bergamot
QED Rose Geranium

Shave sticks:
QED Casablanca
QED Mocha Java
QED Chocolate

Shave creams:
Cyril R. Salter Fresh Mint
Taylor of Old Bond Street Almond

Bath soaps:
QED Lindy
QED Chocolate
QED Rosie
QED Jazz

Other stuff:
QED Stout shampoo (It's made from beer--you can't beat it!)
QED Control powder

I also bought a Chubby #3 and a scuttle, but those haven't come in yet. I guess you could say I splurged...

[momo360]

A good week for me...

B & B cologne

Shave soaps:
QED B & B
QED Special 218
QED Bergamot
QED Rose Geranium

Shave sticks:
QED Casablanca
QED Mocha Java
QED Chocolate

Shave creams:
Cyril R. Salter Fresh Mint
Taylor of Old Bond Street Almond

Bath soaps:
QED Lindy
QED Chocolate
QED Rosie
QED Jazz

Other stuff:
QED Stout shampoo (It's made from beer--you can't beat it!)
QED Control powder

I also bought a Chubby #3 and a scuttle, but those haven't come in yet. I guess you could say I splurged...


you've inspired me... calling Charles! :blush: