Acquisitions Monday September 4th - Sunday September 10th

[letterk]

Here ya go.

[TraderJoe]

Picked up a 15oz-er of:

Master Bay Rum AS Splash

[Scotto]

L'Occitane Score today. Picked up more of their wonderful Eas des Bergers A/S as well as the CADE balm for samples (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5161). I grabbed a bunch of shave cream samples as well. Also snagged a nice Kenneth Cole watch which is much nicer than the picture shows. Lastly, a trip by the health food store yielded a Kiss My Face Lavender shave cream, not shown.
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3388

[chefchris]

Just a couple of new items!:001_smile
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3389

Merkur Slant
Pinaid Clubman After Shave

Sorry about the low quality photo

[PalmettoB]

Some Gillette DE blades (made in Russia; anybody tried any of these?)

[TraderJoe]

Some Gillette DE blades (made in Russia; anybody tried any of these?)

nope....let us know how they go!

[jazzbass]

Proraso Green Tube
Halston 1-12 Cologne

[mpisarcik]

Okay guys- I have the full line of Proraso shaving stuff (minus the after shave splash) and am extremely satisfied with it, but I wanted to try some new stuff. I’m pretty sure the Trader Joe's shave cream is made by Alba. It smells really good and i can't wait to use it.

http://in-stereo.net/matt/shave2.jpg

-CRABTREE & EVELYN Best Badger Brush
-CRABTREE & EVELYN Nomad Shaving Cream and Cologne
-Clubman Nick Relief
-Williams Mug Shaving Soap
-Trader Joe's Moisturizing Cream Shave: Honey Mango
-TARGET brand bowl (looks really cool for a shaving dish)

and i almost forgot- I bought this Caldo Small Tote for $14 (genuine leather) at Target this week and it came with a $5 gift card- GREAT VALUE!!! I can't wait to go on another vacation and pack up my shaving gear into this bad boy.

http://in-stereo.net/matt/shave3.jpg

[Suzuki]

From TomH:

Pitralon Swiss a/s
Pitralon Classic a/s
Lider Polish shaving cream (a bonus!)

Traded for a tub of JM Fraser shaving cream and a bottle of the same company's Aquarius a/s.

Thanks Thomas!

I also got a 10 pack of Israeli blades from another member in exchange for 10 GEM blades.

Gotta love the trades!

Finally I recieved my Scotto super a/s sample package last week - great to get a bunch of goodies just before a weekend trip to the country!

[Stauff]

Dovo shaving soap (Golddachs Spezial Rasierseife)

[Suzuki]

Just won this on e-bay - paid about $29 plus shipping, but I really wanted one of these:

1594

The fact that its NIB makes it even better, as I don't have to worry about cleaning it!

[roughrider]

http://in-stereo.net/matt/shave3.jpg


Matt, that Tote bag sure looks nice. How's the quality?

[Ashe]

Here's my new stuff since yesterday:

http://www.corporatedeathmatch.com/Acquisition20060904.jpg

Topleft is a gold plated Aristocrat in excellent condition. Even though it's used, there's no real wear noticeable! I can't find any datecode on it but maybe I'm looking at the wrong place (any help would be appreciated!)

Bottom left should normalle be a Gillette Rocket. It doesn't mention any datecode therefore I assume it's made in 1954. It's made in England. As you can see it is also in excellent condition! The weird color on the handle is due to the lighting and my rather limited digital camera. It's nicely clean and no rust or wear either.

On the right is what I think some sort of Gillette New in excellent condition. The handle is identical to this one (http://www.collectorsencyclopedia.com/imgins/0885A.jpg) although the head is a little different. No datecode on this one either.

I will upload a photo of my acquisitions of last week as well but I'll do that once my other stuff arrives. As you can see, RAD has kicked in in the purest way!

If I'm missing the ball on identifying these razors, please correct me then. I'm still a newbie in all this wetshaving world and certainly when it comes down to razor identification. :wink:

[TomH]

Arrived today from Canada:

-1 bottle of BOOSTER Aquarius A/S lotion
-1 tub of J.M Fraser shaving cream

For both of them a great THANK YOU Chris (Suzuki)

Thomas

P.S.I want to post a pic, but the last try was a flop (to large), so I think I forget it...:blush:

[mpisarcik]

Thanks for the compliment. As far as I can tell, the quality is really good. Its no $135 bag from a boutique company, but it sure looks and smells fantastic. Like i said, Target is giving away a $5 gift card (at least yesterday they did) when you buy this. Great value-

[roughrider]

Thanks for the compliment. As far as I can tell, the quality is really good. Its no $135 bag from a boutique company, but it sure looks and smells fantastic. Like i said, Target is giving away a $5 gift card (at least yesterday they did) when you buy this. Great value-


What section did you find it in?

[mpisarcik]

i found this bag right underneath the Proraso stuff. Right near the Caldo bath stones and razor set. Gotta love that section-:biggrin:

[Scotto]

Hmmm, didn't I just get a bunch of stuff yesterday? Oh, well.

Today's loot:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3395
Floris Santal A/S splash
Floris JF A/S splash
and a couple of items to test (soap & cream) from a fellow member

[rustyblade]

Bottom left should normalle be a Gillette Rocket. It doesn't mention any datecode therefore I assume it's made in 1954. It's made in England. As you can see it is also in excellent condition!

1954 Gillette Rocket.

Did it come from France?

[Jack Bauer]

Proraso Green Tube
Proraso Pre Shave

[scarface]

Simpsons Duke 3 Best
Simpsons Chubby 1 Super
DR Harris Pink A/S
GFT Limes Tub
Marvis Toothpaste
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Tube

Still waiting on that PJ2 Super to come in!


http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0073.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0062-2.jpg

[Coche_y_bondhu]

So far this week, two more long-handled Schick Lady Eversharp Injectors, one in turquoise, one in white. Then a pix of the trio.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3396

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3397

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[Austin]

Very nice and attractive Richard. Let us know how they shave.

[PalmettoB]

nope....let us know how they go!
Regarding the Gillette DE blades made in Russia:
They did a great job. (Now I can only compare them to the Personna USA ones I got at Wally World, which I know don't fare too well in other reviews on this site...and I still need to order a Blade sampler from Letterk!) They seemed much sharper, but not TOO aggressive in my Merkur Classic Long Handle.

I found them at Eckerd's Drug Store, but you can see them here:
http://www.countrycc.com/gillette_stainless_razor_blades.html

Oh, and I also bought some of the Surrey Hypo-allergenic shave soap!

[rtaylor61]

So far this week, two more long-handled Schick Lady Eversharp Injectors, one in turquoise, one in white. Then a pix of the trio.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3396

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3397

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

Richard is collecting the "Miami Vice" collection razors!

Randy

[olkev]

You know, I did not think about those razors one way or the other until you mentioned that! It does kinda look like it! :lol:

[Ashe]

Hi Richard,

I bought this from a French speaking lady in the French part of Belgium. Chances are high she got it from somewhere in France yes, although I cannot confirm this 100%.

[madmedic]

3 Tubs Erasmic Soap
1 pre '51 Gillette Gold Tech (in great Shape!!)
7 x 55g Shavex Alum Blocks
Ebony Rooney Style 1 Large in Super

Brian

[rnconync]

Here my find from the weekend!

1 British Eveready New in Box:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/rnconync/british9small.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/rnconync/british5small.jpg

1 Ever-Ready Pat 1912:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/rnconync/Eveready1small.jpg

1 Gillette Tech (I think):
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v208/rnconync/Gillette1small.jpg

[Dennis]

The handle on that Everready is sweet! Would be nice if it fit a Gillette Tech for a little Gillette lego...

Dennis

[rnconync]

The handle on that Everready is sweet! Would be nice if it fit a Gillette Tech for a little Gillette lego...


It jsut might, I know it unscrews, I'll have to see if the threads fit to a gillette!

[av8or234]

Merkur HD, Classic brand Alum block/bar

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Randy,

Pardner, you crack me up :tongue: !

The "Miami Vice" Injector Collection! Perfect! You are right though; these are the pleasant pastel colors of Miami.

I always loved the opening credits and theme of Miami Vice!

Austin, I have been shaving with the Miami pink injector with Ted Pella blades. Great shave, love the extended reach. The cleaning lever on the underside of the head is very functional when you are ready to rinse the razor. It releases the tension on the head, but two prongs pop up internally into the two slots of the injector blade so the blade doesn't fall out when you are rinsing it.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[Ashe]

This morning when I arrived at work I passed by the reception desk asking them whether any packages were delivered for me. The nice lady from behind her desk "Hey Benjamin, it seems you're getting popular aroud here, every 2 to 3 days packages arrive for you!" :wink: Anyway, I put up some pictures from the stuff that arrived over the last couple of days.

http://www.corporatedeathmatch.com/acq20060906a.jpg

From left to right:
- Gillette Tech with no datecode - Thank you Bunker!
- A possible other Gillette Tech (we're figuring that out in this (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5576) thread so any help you could give us over there would be highly appreciated). It doesn't have a datecode but it's head is remarkable close to other Tech heads.
- A Gillette Aristocrat Junior without datacode in excellent condition with box, paper packaging, directions of use and the blades in its original container.

http://www.corporatedeathmatch.com/acq20060906b.jpg

Here we have:
- Gillette SuperSpeed with datecode G1 (1961Q1) - eBay seller sent the wrong razor but told me to keep it for the trouble and then sent me the SS below which I expected to receive.
- Gillette Slim Adjustable (I think) with datecode H2 (1962Q2) - Thank you Goose!
- Gillette SuperSpeed with datecode Y4 (1953Q4)

If I'm wrong with any of these identifications, then please tell me. Still learning about all this stuff.

[scarface]

Just in from Menessentials.com:
Sharps Happy Me All Over Bars
T&H Luxury shave soap
T&H 1805
T&H West Indian Limes
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0077.jpg

[Scorpio]

A mint Gillette Fat Boy
T&H 1805 tub


Rafael

[Nitrox]

Monday

2 bottles Floris Santal EDT
1 bottle Floris no. 89 EDT (yummy)
I bottle Floris JF aftershave

Wednesday

B&B Cologne (fantastic)
3 tubs T&H 1805 shave cream
1 AOS Alum block

Scarface, you snagged the last T&H limes cream, they were out of stock when I tried to order it.:biggrin:

[scarface]

Scarface, you snagged the last T&H limes cream, they were out of stock when I tried to order it.:biggrin:

lol sorry bout that. I checked today and they seem to have it back in stock.

By the way where did you manage to get the Floris Santal? Was it mail order? If so
your a damn lucky man. I ordered Jean Paul Gualtier Le Male cologne and it was seized and "destroyed" by customs!:cursing:

[Desibabu]

My Edwin Jagger Best Badger brush came in today. Not bad for $35. (Especially considering the same brush is $56 at C&E)

I now have everything I need to begin wetshaving.

[rikrdo]

Tabac EDT (10oz bottle)
Guerlain Vetiver (4.2 oz spray)



Both on reviews found here and on basenotes.
Thanks Gents!!:thumbup1:

[pokkuhlag]

:( This week no new razors, but I did got some other stuff:

-10 feather razor blades
-100 sharp razor blades
-Mama bear old spice soap
-Proraso pre/after shave
-Proraso soap
-A stand for a brush in ivory look
- My first badger brush :)

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/5858/img2442ey0.th.jpg (http://img216.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2442ey0.jpg)
http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/5875/img2439fg5.th.jpg (http://img464.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img2439fg5.jpg)
Muehle Pinsel Classic 19 mm silver tip

[madmedic]

Having an enjoyable week. Package today from Barbershop Classics

LT Piver Cuir de Russie Lotion
20 No Name Injector Blades
5 Lord DE blades

Decants of the following LT Piver products

Tabac Lotion
Eau pour Homme EDT

Brian

[Scotto]

Hmmm, I think this is the third package this week. Betty Ford had an addiction center named after her; dare I dream?:rolleyes:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3429
Lotsa Schick Injector blades
T&H Ultimate Comfort Balm (for samples (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5161))
Baxters ASB
T&H lavender
T&H 1805
AOS Lemon x 2
AOS Lavender
A Sample of Coates Rose from our own Ouch
More to come....

[jfm]

I picked up two more tubs of C&E Sweet Almond Oil. I have no idea why since I already have a year's supply of it; at least the SWMBO doesn't complain (seeing as how I don't complain about her soap-buying addiction that takes up the other half of that shelf in the 'fridge!). But S.A.O. cream is lonely by itself, so I had to pick up some of their Sandalwood ASB as well.

[TraderJoe]

Just got some creams from a trade with Keith

Olivia creams in the following scents:

Bay Rum
Oak Moss
Churchill
Amber

I'll be shaving tomorrow with the Amber :drool: That is, if I don't eat it all first. It looks and smells out of the jar kinda like chocolate moose.

[Quagmire]

Just got some creams from a trade with Keith

Olivia creams in the following scents:

Bay Rum
Oak Moss
Churchill
Amber

I'll be shaving tomorrow with the Amber :drool: That is, if I don't eat it all first. It looks and smells out of the jar kinda like chocolate moose.

Oo, Oo how does that Bay Rum cream smell? Please let us know!!!

[TraderJoe]

Oo, Oo how does that Bay Rum cream smell? Please let us know!!!

:thumbup:

It smells very similar to St. John's Bay Rum, which is IMO one of the purest and finest bay rum scents around.

[rustyblade]

From Classicshaving:

Feather Kanwaa ASB Pump
Feather Parada Nail Clippers Small & Large
Feather Blade Safe
Titania Foot Deodorant x3 (erm... for a friend of mine...)
Titania Foot Balsam


From Local:
Proraso Red Tube x2

Sent from a friend:
Palmolive Lather Shave Cream
Floris JF Soap

[blantyre]

A tub of Taylors sandalwood shaving cream fron Classic. Smells very nice. I am waiting for several other from another vendor.

[madmedic]

Went on a bit of a comfort buying spree last weekend. The last thing arrived today.

Muhle R99 Razor in engraved box.


http://www.muehle-pinsel.de/shop/en/razors/classic/double_edge_razor_in_box/2_24_1_396.html

Brian

[crackstar]

Joe, you're in for a nice treat! Enjoy those creams! :wink: :smile:

Jeff

[crackstar]

a bottle of Burt's Bees Bay Rum cologne that I bought yesterday.
Ralph Lauren Safari edt ( a gift from my favorite aunt!)
2 more bottles of Chabrawichi 555 cologne which a friend brought me from Egypt, along with 2 tubes of Tamara lather shaving cream.
Not bad, huh? :wink: :wink: :cool:

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

a bottle of Burt's Bees Bay Rum cologne that I bought yesterday.
Ralph Lauren Safari edt ( a gift from my favorite aunt!)
2 more bottles of Chabrawichi 555 cologne which a friend brought me from Egypt, along with 2 tubes of Tamara lather shaving cream.
Not bad, huh? :wink: :wink: :cool:

Jeff

wow, where did you find the Burt's Bees Bay Rum cologne?

and...chabrawichi?

later,

[Lyrt]

Wet shaving is one of the rare things that awaken in me a compulsive buying disorder. I’ll post pics when I receive the parcels.

From Classic Shaving
Feather Razor "Professional" Blades, 20-Pak
Feather "Hi Stainless Platinum" Double-Edge Blades, 10-Pak
Feather "PaRaDa" Tweezer
Merkur "Hefty Classic - Slant Bar"
Feather "PaRaDa" Nostril Hair Clipper
Taylor of Old Bond Street Shaving Shop
Taylor of Old Bond Street Mr Taylor
Taylor of Old Bond Street Eton College
Taylor of Old Bond Street St James
Proraso After Shave "Splash"
Cremo-Cream Shaving Cream
Classic Brand Pure Block Alum Styptic
SWISSCO Natural Bristle Toothbrush, Tortoise
SWISSCO Natural Bristle Toothbrush, Pearlex
MARVIS Toothpaste, Ginger Mint
Taylor of Old Bond Street Deodorant Spray Sandalwood
Taylor of Old Bond Street Deodorant Spray Eton College
Taylor of Old Bond Street Deodorant Spray Shaving Shop-Chamomile

From TGS
AOS Bergamot Hair Gel
AOS Hydrosol
Sandstorm Mocha Washbag
Castle Forbes 1445 Aftershave Balm
DR Harris Arlington Shaving Cream Tube
Acca Kappa 1869 Shaving Cream

From Carter&Bond
American Crew Citrus Mint Hair Gel
Cowshed 'Bullocks' Fresh Cleansing Gel, 100ml
Cowshed 'Bullocks' Smooth Shaving Cream, 100ml
Crabtree & Evelyn Shave Cream with Vitamin E, 100ml, Sienna
Crabtree & Evelyn Shave Cream with Vitamin E, 100ml, Nomad
Crabtree & Evelyn Shave Cream with Vitamin E, 100ml, Sweet Almond Oil
Floris Conditioning Shaving Cream, 125ml, J.F.
Floris Rose Mouthwash, 100ml
Floris Shaving Soap Refill, 100g, Elite
Geo F Trumper Aftershave, 100ml, Milk of Flowers
Geo F Trumper Hair Pomade, 100ml
Geo F Trumper Shaving Cream (jar), 200g, Rose
Geo F Trumper Shaving Cream (jar), 200g, Violet
Korres Absinthe Heady Shave Cream, 150ml
Korres Lemon Anti-Shine Gel, 30ml
Korres Lime Styling Gel, 150ml
Proraso Liquid After Shave Cream, 100ml
Proraso Shaving Cream Jar (small), 75ml

Edit: I forgot :D
From L’Occitane
Shaving cream cade 30 ml
Aftershave balm l'Occitan

[TraderJoe]

:a47: :a50: :a47:

wow, are you sure you aren't celebrating something?

NICE HAUL!

[Lyrt]

:a47: :a50: :a47:

wow, are you sure you aren't celebrating something?

NICE HAUL!
I’m quite new to the wet shaving thing – I started in June. I don’t post much because I feel I’m not experienced enough to offer insightful opinions. However, I really want to try a whole lot of products. Once I’ll be knowledgeable about creams and other stuff, I’ll post a metric megaton of reviews so I can contribute as much as I learned from all of you guys. And judging is comparing, so I first need to compare.

[moses]

Wow. Lucking forward to the reviews. That is very decent of you. I don't necessarily have adequate experience to give anyone advice, but go around posting left and right anyway....

[blantyre]

Just received tubes of Trumper Violet and Rose cream and a tub of Lavender T&H cream from Sesto-Senso. This adds to yesterdays Taylor Sandalwood for my excursion from hard soaps. Initial comment - the stick-on label on the Taylor was crooked and looked bad for a premium product (memories of 1970s British motocycle engineering!). I managed to peel the label off and reseat it and it looks a bit better but still not high end. The T&H package looks like a high end product with embossed lettering on the lid. The Taylors was also rather a messy job to open with a plastic disk crunched into the cream that pulled up a big gob of cream when I removed it. I spent a few minutes with a knife repacking the tub. T&H was superior here too with some celarance between the disk and the cream. The Trumper tubes both look high end well finished. I like the sandalwood scent, that's an easy 9 for Taylor and it gives decent lather and shave. Will report my views on the others after a few days of trials.

[Scotto]

That little plastic thingie is there so the cream doesn't get all over the top of the container during shipping. This is a big help in a runny cream. I agree with you on the T&H tubs - really classy.

[Dinder1]

All I can say is WOW!:a14:
Cheers, DJ.

[crackstar]

Lyrt, on te souhaite bonne amusement mon cher ami! :thumbup: :badger: :a14:

Jeff

[crackstar]

Joe, I bought the Burt's Bees stuff at a health food shop near me, and the Chabrawichi cologne and Tamara shave cream are from Egypt. A friend of mine brought that back for me as gifts. They're great stuff.

Jeff

[Dinder1]

I picked up some AOS creams today. I just hope the shave is as incredible as the scent.
AOS Sandalwood
AOS Lavender
Cheers, DJ.

[Scotto]

I am going for a personal record for how many major shaving packages I get in the mail in a row...

Today's haul:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3469
T&H West Indian Limes cream x 2
T&H West Indian Limes cologne
T&H Trafalgar cream

[birchhook]

Today, I got my package from QED and a shaving mug off ebay
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3470

My new SR-204 with the "ivory" handle. (It's fantastic, I can't say enough about and I haven't even used it yet!!)
Lime, P/TT/P, and Sandalwood shave sticks
My father's SR-204 with the "tortoise" handle
A strange shaving mug off ebay


I'm so excited about the SR204. It's a great size. I think the SR108 would have been to big for me. It feels amazing. Compare my new brush to the one I've been using:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3471
Check out the crater in the middle of my old brush:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3472

And finally, can someone tell me if this is indeed a shaving mug and if so how to use it properly? I'm considering putting a rubber stopper in the hole between the chambers.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3473

[Jack Bauer]

Despite people urging me against it I got the Chubby 1 anyways. Only have used it once but I must say I am happy with it. No scratchyness, but man does this thing hold a ton of water. I know I said I couldn't justify spending an extra $50 + compared to the SR but for some reason I just couldn't help myself. LOL.

Chris

[rtaylor61]

Despite people urging me against it I got the Chubby 1 anyways. Only have used it once but I must say I am happy with it. No scratchyness, but man does this thing hold a ton of water. I know I said I couldn't justify spending an extra $50 + compared to the SR but for some reason I just couldn't help myself. LOL.

Chris

And now you can make the SR your next brush!

Randy

[guenron]

Wow. Lucking forward to the reviews. That is very decent of you. I don't necessarily have adequate experience to give anyone advice, but go around posting left and right anyway....
Don't worry, it did not go unnoticed!:ihih:

[jduffy]

H-2

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/9434/slim2qm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[TraderJoe]

H-2



looks great Jim, was that from eBay?

[Jack Bauer]

And now you can make the SR your next brush!

Randy


That is exactly what I was thinking. :001_smile

[jduffy]

Actually it's from a B&B member, slcsteve.

I'm not a big fan of eBay after getting ripped off twice.

The razor is in good condition and I'm interested in shaving with my first adjustable. I bought a Fat Boy from another B&B member but it still hasn't arrived and it's been several weeks. I guess it's kind of hit or miss whenever you try to buy something at a distance.

[Jack Bauer]

QED shave sticks:
B&B
Grapefruit & Peppermint

[pellicle]

My first order from Charles (and first post at B&B)! Figured I'd try a few soaps (since I've only used creams until now) and get a few items for some upcoming travel.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3479

From left to right...

Sticks:
- Tangerine Spearmint
- Bay Rum
- Rose Geranium
QEDman Da Vinci Water
Savile Row pure badger travel brush in tube
Soaps:
- Grapefruit & Peppermint
- Pine & Cedarwood
Juniper Berry stick (free sample)
1 oz. atomizers and bottles to decant stuff for travel


Not that you guys need to hear yet another plug for Charles, but he provided helpful (and fast) advice via e-mail before I placed this order, and his densely-packed box made it all the way across the country very quickly.

This board has been a great resource during my past month of lurking, so I figured I'd give you all some eye candy in return until I get enough experience to dish out some advice. :blush:

Seth

[TraderJoe]

My first order from Charles (and first post at B&B)! Figured I'd try a few soaps (since I've only used creams until now) and get a few items for some upcoming travel.



From left to right...

Sticks:
- Tangerine Spearmint
- Bay Rum
- Rose Geranium
QEDman Da Vinci Water
Savile Row pure badger travel brush in tube
Soaps:
- Grapefruit & Peppermint
- Pine & Cedarwood
Juniper Berry stick (free sample)
1 oz. atomizers and bottles to decant stuff for travel


Not that you guys need to hear yet another plug for Charles, but he provided helpful (and fast) advice via e-mail before I placed this order, and his densely-packed box made it all the way across the country very quickly.

This board has been a great resource during my past month of lurking, so I figured I'd give you all some eye candy in return until I get enough experience to dish out some advice. :blush:

Seth

Excellent! Have fun with all of it Seth! :badger:

[Scotto]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2658_1_1.JPG
Em's Cucumber AS splash
Em's minty menthol AS splash
Em's Skincidinal balm

Simpsons Tulip 3

[Dinder1]

This cute little Omega arrived today. It stands a whopping 3 1/4 inches tall.
The picture is of the Omega next to a C&E best badger brush. I think this will make a great little travel brush.
Cheers, DJ.

[Dinder1]

Wow Scotto, you are the King of this weeks Score.
Cheers, DJ.

[TraderJoe]

Wow Scotto, you are the King of this weeks Score.
Cheers, DJ.

TRUE.

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Just one thing this week. A Shick Ivory Sultan injector.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3485

[pellicle]

The QED haul was yesterday, and today's mail brought a 1948-1950 Super Speed that cleaned up really nicely:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3487http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3488http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3490

I'm assuming it's a 1948-1950 because there's no date code and it has a blade loading notch.

Seth

[Scotto]

Wow Scotto, you are the King of this weeks Score.
Cheers, DJ.
Whew, I am tired out. You should see my bathroom. It is ridiculous. My wife's quote of the day: "you only have one face, you know...." :rolleyes:

[DemocritusJr]

Better than being accused of having two :wink2:

[scarface]

A humble score today:

Pollena Lider Classic Shave Cream
Pollena Lider Active Shave Cream
Wars Aftershave

All for $8 CDN, can't go wrong with that.

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0083.jpg

[OldSaw]

Actually it's from a B&B member, slcsteve.

I'm not a big fan of eBay after getting ripped off twice.

The razor is in good condition and I'm interested in shaving with my first adjustable. I bought a Fat Boy from another B&B member but it still hasn't arrived and it's been several weeks. I guess it's kind of hit or miss whenever you try to buy something at a distance.

Jim,

I have one just like that and it works great. I like things from 1962, it was a good year. My mother must have thought so too, because that was the year she conceived and birthed me.

Anyway, back to the razor. Some guys adjust for different passes. I prefer to adjust for different parts of my face. I can do most of my face on 9 but usually drop down to 3 for the chin, lip and around the adams apple. I got mine for $5 at a second hand store. I almost missed out but felt compelled to ask and she said, "I just saw one". Next thing you know her husband pulled it out from under a pile of stuff he was working on by the counter.

[slcsteve]

This cute little Omega arrived today. It stands a whopping 3 1/4 inches tall.
The picture is of the Omega next to a C&E best badger brush. I think this will make a great little travel brush.
Cheers, DJ.

DJ.....My little one is smaller than your little one.......I think!:a50: (3-1/16")

[ouch]

DJ.....My little one is smaller than your little one.......I think!:a50: (3-1/16")

That's the first time I ever heard anyone brag about that.:001_rolle

[OldSaw]

The QED haul was yesterday, and today's mail brought a 1948-1950 Super Speed that cleaned up really nicely:

I'm assuming it's a 1948-1950 because there's no date code and it has a blade loading notch.

Seth

Seth,

I just received one exactly like this today that I bought on Ebay for $4.99 + $5.00 S&H and wasn't sure what it was with no date code, thanks.

It cleaned up nicely. I'm trying to get my son set up with some good stuff with out spending too much. I actually bought this one accidently and was the only bidder. I think I'll give it a try tonight.

[slcsteve]

That's the first time I ever heard anyone brag about that.:001_rolle
I wondered how long that was going to take.:lol1:

[Stauff]

C&E store (Friedrichstrasse, Berlin -near checkpoint Charlie, I guess capitalism won :wink2: ):

shaving soap scuttle
almond oil shaving soap (two pucks)

Bath and body store, Prenzlauer Berg:

Taylor St. James shaving cream

[Ashe]

My sister noticed my sudden interest in traditional wetshaving and gave me 2 shaving soaps to try out:

- Roger et Gallet's shaving soap (very special spicy based scent with great lathering quality in a very nice wooden bowl)
- Wilkinson Sword shaving soap (black plastic bowl)

[Stauff]

Hey Benjamin,

Where did she find Roger et Gallet? It used to be sold at Inno, but not anymore (at least not in Antwerp).
Groeten,

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello All,

Late arrival Saturday afternoon: a beautiful, resin handle Omega badger brush from Perfect Beauty on Amazon.com (search on Omega Brush).

It is 4 3/8" tall, bristles are 2 3/8" high, handle is 2" and the knot size is 24mm.

Here is a front and back pix of the unbloomed brush. Notice the elegant little gold Omega medallion on the front and the "bowtie" pattern on the back:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3492

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3493

Here are the bloomed photos. It is a luxurious brush, not floppy. Feels like the soft caress of a lady's smooth hand on your face.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3494

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3495

A very good buy for US$40.00.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[Ashe]

Hey Benjamin,

Where did she find Roger et Gallet? It used to be sold at Inno, but not anymore (at least not in Antwerp).
Groeten,Hey Frederik,

She got it at Paris Ixelles in Mechelen, next to the H&M. Chances are high you'll be able to find it in any big Paris Ixelles store also in Antwerp.

Let me know if you need any more info. :001_smile

[pellicle]

I just received one exactly like this today that I bought on Ebay for $4.99 + $5.00 S&H and wasn't sure what it was with no date code, thanks.

What a steal! Enjoy...it's a nice piece of work, and there's just something neat about still being able to use something that well over fifty years old.

I do not claim to be anything resembling an expert when it comes to identifying and dating these things, but if it's got a twist-to-open knob, no date code, "Made in USA," and a notch on the central tang for blade loading, everything I've read indicates that it's probably from 1948-1950. Here is one that was recently put up for sale, in case you need some better pics to help with the ID.

Seth

[Elmo]

Started using it for head shaving three days ago. Remarkable:001_smile No nicks, no bumps feels great and US$ 3.79 a can

1633

"Rich, moisturizing gel specially formulated for those who have trouble with shaving bumps, razor burn, or have sensitive skin conditions like eczema. Natural ingredients like oatmeal and allantoin help soothe irritated skin yet allow for a clean, close shave. NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS. FRAGRANCE FREE, LANOLIN FREE, DYE FREE, NON-COMEDOGENIC."

[Dinder1]

A few goodies from the health food store.
Omega boar brush:9898: Smells like a boar's rear end
Camamu Bay Rum shave soap w/ Shea Butter
A bottle of pure Glycerin

[tjkirch]

I picked up a 1930's Eversharp-Schick Injector from eBay for all of $3, and it cleaned up pretty well. (I really need a digital camera.) I paired it with some new Schick injector blades, and it gave a decent shave. I still need some practice!

[Dinder1]

Nice brush Richard, that handle looks alot like the handle on a Simpson PJ....minus about a hundred bucks.
Cheers, DJ.

[rtaylor61]

Richard,

I'd be curious to know how the new Omega stacks up with the C&E Best Badger. The price is about the same, but this looks a bit larger?

Randy

[SLider]

Hello All,

Late arrival Saturday afternoon: a beautiful, resin handle Omega badger brush from Perfect Beauty on Amazon.com (search on Omega Brush).

It is 4 3/8" tall, bristles are 2 3/8" high, handle is 2" and the knot size is 24mm.

Here is a front and back pix of the unbloomed brush. Notice the elegant little gold Omega medallion on the front and the "bowtie" pattern on the back:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3492

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3493

Here are the bloomed photos. It is a luxurious brush, not floppy. Feels like the soft caress of a lady's smooth hand on your face.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3494

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3495

A very good buy for US$40.00.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX


Richard, What's the knot size on that brush?

[Lyrt]

The first parcel arrived this morning.

[crackstar]

oh, Arlington is good stuff! I love that scent.

Jeff

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Slider,

The knot size for that Omega is 24mm.

Cheers,

Richard
Plano TX

[madmedic]

Started off gently this week.

1x Tabac shave stick


Brian

[Jack Bauer]

Brian,

Have you used the Tabac shave stick before? I haven't seen any reviews on this product. I have only seen reviews on the regular soap.

Chris

[madmedic]

Haven't used it as yet ....but intend to soon. Glad you posted....just realised I posted in the wrong week:cursing: Will do a review....but then I haven't used the 'normal' soap to compare it with!

brian

[rustyblade]

Brylcreem
Booster Polar Ice Aftershave Lotion
Florena Sensitive A/S Balsam