Acquisitions Monday September 11th - Sunday September 17th

[Jim]

I will get the week going-
Took a trip last week and when we got home the mailman had been busy! :biggrin:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3506

Bunch of decants and samples
new Omega Sunshine
Clay and hydrosols
Fenix Miller Mod
Don Lino Cigars
and some more Floris Santal
Life is good!

[Jim]

Door bell! who could it be?

Mailman!

26 mm Brush top from blankity blanks! whooo..

[Ashe]

Jim, that's cool! In the future you'll see more and more members ordering these barebone knots and building them into their sinks etc so that they don't need a handle anymore but can just rub their faces over it.:lol:

[Dinder1]

Hey Jim, what do you have planned for a handle? and how do you like your lil "Sunshine"? I have the lil " Midnight" brush, and love it. I have to stop myself from giggling when I use it.
Cheers, DJ.

[Jonnybc]

How about turning something out of this (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Antique-IVORY-CUE-BALL-no-reserve-1_W0QQitemZ250027049483QQihZ015QQcategoryZ75194QQs sPageNameZWD2VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem)...

[HairyCarey]

Hey Gents,
This is a first for me, but I had to show it. Among other things, my took me to an antique mall and purchased a "gold tone" Gillette Razor and blade case in a purple-lined, gold-tone box. Other than the name "Aristocrat", I can't find any distinguishing information that might give me a clue about age. The auctioneer thought it might be late 20's or early 30's. It actually cleaned up better than the picture shows. (The pic was provided by the auctioneer). At any rate, I am happy with the $12.50 find. Carey

[Phog Allen]

Well, no pics but I had to pass this along. The wife and I were on the Plaza in K.C Mo. yesterday and I stopped by Pinstripes. One of the few men's stores around here. I knew they carried Truefitt shave creams and colognes but did not realise that they carried Trumper up until a few years ago. Trumper's North American distibution being what it is(non-existent in most cases)they quit carrying it because of supply problems. They had a bowl of Almond shave soap left and the guy sold it to me for half price. It was originally $35 so $17.50 was fine with me. The wooden bowl is nice. I shaved with it this morning. Nice stuff. They also have two bottles of Trumper cologne left. One bottle each(100ml)of Skye and Eau de Portugal. I was mighty tempted by the EdP. I think they were $50 and change and 57.50 respectively. He offered me a good deal on them but I won't repeat it here. If someone were to call them and ask abou the edt's, they may offer you a good price too or they may tell you they don't know what you're talking about. I don't want to speak for the sales people at Pinstripes. Just offering up information. I don't know if they mail order or not but if these two edt's are your thing, at least you know where a bottle of each is located. They had a lot of dust on them so it may be worth a call. There was also one bottle of extract of limes shower gel. I didn't get the price.

They also have some of Truefitt's Sandalwood and Rose cream in tubes left. I payed $17.50 for a tube of rose. I know that's a bit expensive but the rose is pretty much gone from these shores and I wanted to try it without buying a whole bowl of cream. So, no mail order and shipping hassle and I get to try it tomorrow morning. I also gave some business to one of the few locally owned and independent men's stores left. Here's the addy and phone for those who are interested. BTW, they have some nice business/casual clothes there too, albeit a bit pricey for blue collar guys.

Regards, Todd

Pinstripes
601 W. 48th
Kansas City, Mo. 64112

(816)531-3355

[email protected]

[Jim]

Hey Jim, what do you have planned for a handle? and how do you like your lil "Sunshine"? I have the lil " Midnight" brush, and love it. I have to stop myself from giggling when I use it.
Cheers, DJ.

My wife gave me a brush on our honeymoon while in Italy 10 years ago which has since fallen apart,I am going to rebritle that brush!

I posted my photo of my little Sunshine on SOTD- it really worked great!
Thanks

[Jim]

Doorbell again! what now!Thanks Roger!

[Dennis]

Doorbell again! what now!Thanks Roger!

Lucky man.... I love that stuff. -- Dennis

[Scotto]

One word for you on that Hammam.....





















:18: :18: :18: :18: :18: :18:
But to each his own. :001_tt2:

[pellicle]

My Scotto super sampler arrived today!!! :a14:

[Lyrt]

I was walking down the street when I saw a cutlery shop. Merkur Classic. That’s all.

[gage0921]

Signature, Sweetgrass, and Tea Rose body bars
A/S
Foaming hand soap
replenishing facial moisturizer
facial wash
Shampoo and conditioner
body moisturizer
After sun balm

Also received a 1940's SS from Soulshine

Its been forever since I splurged on skincare products and shave gear.

Also picked up a SwissArmy dopp kit
http://www.rei.com/product/48012650.htm

[Suzuki]

Just got my SR3122 from Marion.

Very nice brush!

[Scotto]

A cute little M-P brush from another member:

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3522

[madmedic]

Merkur HD in Gold
LT Piver Eau pour Homme EDT
LT Piver Reines des Fleurs Cologne decant
LT Piver Eau de Piver EDT decant.

As you can probably tell.......I find the LT Piver Range rather interesting!


Brian

[jazzbass]

A cute little M-P brush from another member:

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3522


Scotto, I was tinking about ordering this brush. I am sure that we would love to hear your opinions of ths brush.

[Scotto]

Initial findings are very positive. One I have lived with it a bit, I'll give a detailed review.

[Jim]

What a week! Franco came through-

[moses]

Jim, why five of em?

[Jim]

One is for my bride and at 6.00 each How could I say NO? I would have to be crazy Right?:eek:

[rossination]

Merkur Slant
30 Feathers from PaulDog

...and I'm no worse for the wear, honest.

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello All,

A very modest haul this week compared to some members!

Two Schick injectors. A gold, long-handled yellow model with a cleaning lever and pack of original Schick blades (price was $1.59 then).

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3544

And a gold Schick Eversharp HydroMagic 500 with cleaning lever in original case, with a gold 24 blade injector cartridge, booklet and $5.00 price tag. I was going to shave with this one, but I changed my mind. It just looks too good to use (for now).

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3543

Cheers,

Richard
Plano TX

[joel]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3545

Simpsons Shaving brushes...... the bane of my existence :biggrin:

Lee..... you da man!

[letterk]

Received a nice looking sample pack of A/S and creams from Scotto.

[rikrdo]

Picked up letterk's starter sampler...

and delivered today:
4.2 oz of Guerlain Vetiver (smelled lovely on my Lovie !!)
Big ol' jug of Tabac Original. On me as we speak. Smells great.

Thanks to all who contributed to my research on these 2 great smells.....you know who you are:thumbup:

[Lyrt]

The UPS man was punctual. Drugs:
- Penhaligon’s Opus 1870, Castile & LP9
- Scent library
- Two very small bottles of Elisabethan Rose and Ellenisia.
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/9748/dsc0259gt6.jpg

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9454/dsc0255te8.jpg http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/417/dsc0258qx0.jpg

[Scotto]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3545

Simpsons Shaving brushes...... the bane of my existence :biggrin:

Lee..... you da man!
Joel, check out my T3 pics from last week's Score and see how different the bristles are....

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2658_1_1.JPG

[jduffy]

Gillette Fat Boy

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/5434/fatboyua2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Jim]

Gillette Fat Boy

http://img47.imageshack.us/img47/5434/fatboyua2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)



Nice looking razor!:thumbup1:

[vox_rox]

Not much special, just 100-pack of Israeli Personna blades.

Still waiting for my $3.99 buy-it-now tech razor - maybe next week.

Peace,

Pierre

[joel]

Joel, check out my T3 pics from last week's Score and see how different the bristles are....

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2658_1_1.JPG

Certainly different.... personally all of the "two color" simpsons I have had - have not held as much water, been as luxurious on the face, or performed as well as the "three band" ones. I dunno what the whole fuss over the "2 color" business is - but hey - to each their own!

The 3 band tends to be softer/more luxurious, and the 2 band tends to be stiffer/firmer.

Gotta say though... yours is quite the looker!

[gage0921]

Hello All,

A very modest haul this week compared to some members!

Two Schick injectors. A gold, long-handled yellow model with a cleaning lever and pack of original Schick blades (price was $1.59 then).

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3544

And a gold Schick Eversharp HydroMagic 500 with cleaning lever in original case, with a gold 24 blade injector cartridge, booklet and $5.00 price tag. I was going to shave with this one, but I changed my mind. It just looks too good to use (for now).

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3543

Cheers,

Richard
Plano TX

Richard....you were not kidding when you said you love your injectors were you...lol

[madmedic]

125 Sharp Blades.
1956 Red Gillette SS

Brian

[moses]

Certainly different.... personally all of the "two color" simpsons I have had - have not held as much water, been as luxurious on the face, or performed as well as the "three band" ones. I dunno what the whole fuss over the "2 color" business is - but hey - to each their own!

The 3 band tends to be softer/more luxurious, and the 2 band tends to be stiffer/firmer.

Gotta say though... yours is quite the looker!

Hmm.... Mine is just like Scotto's. Gotta say, I'm glad I got the two band. It holds more than enough water, and to my taste, stiffer = better.

[PalmettoB]

Just got my sample pack from letterk (John). Thanks much!:thumbup:

[Jim]

More stuff- The cheap seats

[scarface]

Green Beaver Co. Green apple Toothpast
Bee and Flower Jasmine soap
Bee and Flower Sandalwood soap
KMF Cool Mint Shave Cream
Michael Jordan EDT
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0102-1.jpg

[jazzbass]

100 Feather Blades
Tub of Taylors Almond Cream :thumbup1:
Soup Mug for Lather

[chefchris]

Here is what I've scored the past couple of days:biggrin:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3560

C&E Best Badger Brush
C&E Sandalwood Cream (sample)
Musgo Real Shave Cream
Palmolive Shave Cream
Gori 1919 Almond Olive Oil Bath Soap
Archipelago Bergamot Tobacco Bath Soap
Brylcreem

All of this from my lovely wife, mrs. chefchris:thumbup:

[SSLStudio]

Cant have a good Shop without Arko the cream is just too good for the price.

For review on the Commando - > http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1653
For review on the Sensitive -> http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1758

[crackstar]

what a haul, Rene! It would be great to see the soap sticks too, but hey, what the heck! Commando and Sensitive are probably Arko's 2 best creams.

Jeff

[SSLStudio]

what a haul, Rene! It would be great to see the soap sticks too, but hey, what the heck! Commando and Sensitive are probably Arko's 2 best creams.

Jeff


I dont want to flatter you too much ! :biggrin:
But I bought these Arko creames based on your advice that these were the best out of all Arko and I only want Curious things for my shop , I havent tried the Commando yet but I liked the free Arko sensitive tube I got from my Agent so I took your advice and got both of them. curious how the Commando will lather tommorow .

I dont know if it is easy for you to get these Jeff or else Ill throw one tube in the package Ill make a bigger pack then so what I mean you fell down the stairs you deserve a " PICK ME UPPER " ILL FIX YOU UP BRO.

[crackstar]

Rene, Arko doesn't even exist in Canada, not one store in Montreal carries this brand. Not even one! If they did, I'd be running every week to buy some. :lol: BTW, thanks so much, my friend for such a nice offer and gesture.

Jeff

[jduffy]

Gillette Super Speed J3

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1953/gillettesuperspeedj3cw0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Stauff]

One 10-pack of Korean made Dorco DE blades. Silly name -will report on how they shave...

[jduffy]

One 10-pack of Korean made Dorco DE blades. Silly name -will report on how they shave...

I never thought that Feather was that great a name to be honest so I have no problems with Dorco.

Looking forward to your review of the blades as I'm really getting into the way different blades feel and shave.

[Quagmire]

http://www.overbloated.com/pics/newbuys.jpg
Please forgive my crappy digital camera. Here's what I found outside my door this morning. http://img118.exs.cx/img118/6682/q6ibounce.gif

From QED
Trumper's Coconut shaving cream
Taylor's Lemon and Lime shaving cream
Taylor's Mr. Taylors shaving cream
QEDman Tangerine & Spearmint shave soap
Sample of Trumpers rose shaving cream

From Em's
nickel finish brush and razor stand
Em's Hydro Plus Bay Rum EOB with Geranium Hydro

From eBay
100 Derby Blades

[blantyre]

Salter mint (QED)
Coates lime (tube from Cambridge)
Florida water (QED)
Nice black Omega from another member

[Steelforge]

Moss Scuttle
Old Spice shaving mug (1960's) with bakelite lid
Blade Safe

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v496/Iwan_P1/set.jpg

[crackstar]

2 tubes of Florena shaving cream for myself.
2 tubes of Florena shaving cream for a friend of mine in New York City to be shipped out Monday.
a bottle of DR Harris Bay Rum aftershave

Jeff

[webguru24]

Lots of good stuff for me this week:

1956 Gillette SuperSpeed (purchased from a memeber here).
My prize from the B&B contest, the Ristretto Roaster coffee.
2x Soaps from Mama Bear:
Armani Black Code Type
Ocean Rain


Not a bad haul for me this week.

[Scotto]

5 days from order to arrival, UK to US. Kudos to Robert as usual. :thumbup:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3569
Industrial size Coral Skin food :eek: to feed the sample lunatics on this board
Limes skin food
Harris Lavender cream
Harris Almond cream
Buncha samples
Rooney brush :drool:

also got some more blades from Rene so he can torture me more

I can't get a picture that does the Rooney justice. It is an absolutely gorgeous brush. This one doesn't reallyconvey it, but so be it.

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3570

[Lyrt]

pic of Acca Kappa 1869 sample
I’m still waiting some parcels to start my reviews, but I can already tell that the Acca Kappa 1869 shaving cream is amazing (at least for me). I tried it once and it immediately became a part of my rotation. It smells like Dior’s Fahrenheit which I happen to like very much.

[crackstar]

Yukio, seeing that you live in France, have you ever seen or tried Cerrus shaving cream? It's made there, and very popular in Germany as well, and from what I understand, it doesn't cost a lot of money. I have some, and it's really good. Nice scent and very cooling.

Jeff

[Dinder1]

Picked up a couple of things yesterday.

Art of Shaving Lemon cream
Caswell & Massey Sandalwood gel after shave X2.

[Lyrt]

Yukio, seeing that you live in France, have you ever seen or tried Cerrus shaving cream? It's made there, and very popular in Germany as well, and from what I understand, it doesn't cost a lot of money. I have some, and it's really good. Nice scent and very cooling.

Jeff
Nope. It may be made in France, but I’m not sure it’s French. I googled Cerrus and results related to shaving creams all came out in German. On an unrelated note, it was extremely hard to find a French retailer of Plisson shaving creams and soaps.

[SSLStudio]

5 days from order to arrival, UK to US. Kudos to Robert as usual. :thumbup:
http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3569
Industrial size Coral Skin food :eek: to feed the sample lunatics on this board
Limes skin food
Harris Lavender cream
Harris Almond cream
Buncha samples
Rooney brush :drool:

also got some more blades from Rene so he can torture me more



LooooooL :scared: :crying:

Drop dead Gorgeous brush Scotto JEALOUS !!!!!! Really Jealous ! and I dont get envy easy these days with the Arko cream tubes to swim in each morning
Uncle Dagobert had his $$$ I have my Arko .

I have seen the Rooney prices outside my budget :frown:

its a silvertip allright I can see that, what knotsize ?

Did you take this pic of the brush with Macro settings on ? and flash ?
I just made a really good photo with my Camera only using 2 Mpixel ! and macro and Half flash power ! my Camera has 5 flash intensities. and very poor Lightening conditions in the studio here I was shocked how good the picture came out. Auto focus on. I havent even scratched the surface of the Power of this digital camera.

Im guessing by the look of the brush a 22mm Knotsize.

[crackstar]

yeah, I had that impression also because everything on the tube is written in German, which fortunately for me is no problem, because I speak it fluently. Plisson is something that I know nothing about, although I understand it's a top shaving line.

Jeff

[pellicle]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3571

The 1959 fatboy (E2) came yesterday; the horde of Derbys came today.

[castlecraver]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3570

I've been looking at these pretty closely too -- I'm looking forward to hear more about how this brush is treating you after you get to use it awhile. You're right -- truly gorgeous brush. Can I ask what hair grade that is?

[Keith5698]

Just got my first shipment of HBS soaps. Cocnut, Oceania, and Drakkar. And after my shave today, there will be many more shipments in my future!

[Suzuki]

Picked up a couple of things yesterday.

Art of Shaving Lemon cream
Caswell & Massey Sandalwood gel after shave X2.

Dinder:

Never saw the C&M Sandalwood gel a/s before, you'll have to let us know how you like it - I'm a huge sandalwood junkie.

[Scotto]

I've been looking at these pretty closely too -- I'm looking forward to hear more about how this brush is treating you after you get to use it awhile. You're right -- truly gorgeous brush. Can I ask what hair grade that is?
It is super. Their finest is quite prickly, I understand, which is not what I am looking for. I haven't tried this brush yet, but it feels wicked soft.

[Dinder1]

Dinder:

Never saw the C&M Sandalwood gel a/s before, you'll have to let us know how you like it - I'm a huge sandalwood junkie.
So far I like it alot, very light and non greasy, maybe like a poor mans Skin Food.
Cheers, DJ.

[Jim]

Mrs. R. Oh look... a TJMAXX

Mr. R. Do you want to stop?

Mrs R. I found a few things

Mr. R. :confused1

[dszpiro]

I ordered the Green and Gold Omega that has been highlighted in the "More Omega Silver Tips" thread. http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5441 This is a big, soft brush and I look forward to trying it in the morning.

I also received an eBay purchase for three old DE razors: a 1940s Super Speed; a post-1940s Super Speed; and a thin-handled adjustable. These are all users and hardly collector quality. I got all three in a single auction for less than $20 total.

Cheers,

[Jim]

I ordered the Green and Gold Omega that has been highlighted in the "More Omega Silver Tips" thread. http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5441 This is a big, soft brush and I look forward to trying it in the morning.

I also received an eBay purchase for three old DE razors: a 1940s Super Speed; a post-1940s Super Speed; and a thin-handled adjustable. These are all users and hardly collector quality. I got all three in a single auction for less than $20 total.

Cheers,

My friend you have it bad!:biggrin: :biggrin: sbad rad ect.:biggrin:

[dszpiro]

I know, I know. Is there a cure? I hope not.:wink:

[SSLStudio]

Nice Brush ! :drool: I must NOT buy an OMEGA Must not ! RESIST !