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Suzuki
09-29-2008, 05:14 AM
Let's see this weeks goodies!

Stauff
09-29-2008, 05:15 AM
Chris, I did it again: Tabac ASB :blush::blushing:

Dinder1
09-29-2008, 05:38 AM
A nice local score.:biggrin:

R-James
09-29-2008, 05:45 AM
A nice local score.:biggrin:


Damnit!! that stuff is one of my grails in shaving. Nice one

Suzuki
09-29-2008, 05:46 AM
Chris, I did it again: Tabac ASB :blush::blushing:

You need to post a picture of your entire Tabac stash - I bet you'd need a wide-angle!

Copycat
09-29-2008, 07:03 AM
Gots me a C&E BBB from Meadowhalls C&E, nice place ^^, I'm peed off that I won't be able to use it for a while, damn mehaving a shave today ;-;

mdunn
09-29-2008, 07:31 AM
Henckels Friodur (the ivory scales)
A.E. Woolhouse Melbourne - Made in Germany - DEPUTY (the orange scales)
EM Dickinson Invicta, Sheffield (the black scales)

AND

A vintage Saville Row brush set.

thirdeye
09-29-2008, 10:38 AM
You gotta love the US and German postal service when the work together. This just landed on my desk this morning.

I can't wait to get home this evening and clean it up.

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/today001-1.jpg

http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/today005-1.jpg

Thank you Joachim.

joshmpdx
09-29-2008, 11:04 AM
A nice local score.:biggrin:

Hey DJ, being that youre profession is coffee i wager you just might be near ptown... whats you local shave shop??

josh

blade08
09-29-2008, 11:40 AM
You gotta love the US and German postal service when the work together. This just landed on my desk this morning.

I can't wait to get home this evening and clean it up.

Thank you Joachim.

Wow, that really is a nice piece, looks like sterling silver to my eyes, is it??

thirdeye
09-29-2008, 11:42 AM
Wow, that really is a nice piece, looks like sterling silver to my eyes, is it??

Yes sir it is!!

blade08
09-29-2008, 11:50 AM
So far this week it's the Truefitt & Hill Luxury Shaving Soap in the wooden bowl, can't wait for it to arrive!

johnniegold
09-29-2008, 06:18 PM
So far this week it's the Truefitt & Hill Luxury Shaving Soap in the wooden bowl, can't wait for it to arrive!

One of my all-time favorite soaps. :thumbup1:

rodd
09-30-2008, 06:16 AM
I got a broken EJ Chatsworth in the mail yesterday. And yes, I am excited about it. :wink:

Not for the faint of heart (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3218/2885092302_c4d4d524f2.jpg?v=0)
It will go well with my B&B Gregorian (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2863174252_e4b5bd3260.jpg?v=1221581629)

Some of you may see why I am interested in these... :biggrin:

Evbo
09-30-2008, 08:57 AM
I splurged on:

Harris Marlborough Soap in the ebony bowl
Harris Marlborough Cologne
Speick Shave Stick

:biggrin:

Evbo
09-30-2008, 09:00 AM
You gotta love the US and German postal service when the work together. This just landed on my desk this morning.

Holy Smoke -- that thing is gorgeous! How old is it, and what model is it?

Enjoy!

Poulin
09-30-2008, 10:00 AM
I got a Merkur Progress, and it came right before my shower so I got to shave with it today too!

Clockwork John
09-30-2008, 04:01 PM
I was the only bidder on this. Check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=290262914925

blade08
09-30-2008, 04:02 PM
A classic 'old type' scuttle, nice.

johnniegold
09-30-2008, 04:58 PM
These came in the mail today. All I know is I am going to have a very difficult decision to make tomorrow morning. :rolleyes:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14177

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14178

rodd
09-30-2008, 06:45 PM
Cool. Love that it is Guinness.

johnniegold
09-30-2008, 06:54 PM
Congrats. That is a beauty.

apswartz
09-30-2008, 07:08 PM
I was the only bidder on this. Check it out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=290262914925

Yeah, you share the link AFTER the bidding is closed and you have it!
:wink:

rodd
09-30-2008, 07:09 PM
These came in the mail today. All I know is I am going to have a very difficult decision to make tomorrow morning. :rolleyes:


NICE!!! Enjoy! Maybe you should do two passes with each. :wink:

adamk222
09-30-2008, 07:29 PM
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b387/AdamKroner/A110-silverGridFP11.jpg
won this on the bay. i have an all black one but the paint is looking kinda rough so i thought id get a all metal one so that don't happen again.

johnniegold
09-30-2008, 07:50 PM
NICE!!! Enjoy! Maybe you should do two passes with each. :wink:

Hmmm... :wink:

Etoyoc_Rebmos
09-30-2008, 08:02 PM
Very nice... in fact.. Brilliant!

Clockwork John
09-30-2008, 09:24 PM
Cool. Love that it is Guinness.

That's why I bid on it... It's always time for a Guinness... Even while shaving!


Yeah, you share the link AFTER the bidding is closed and you have it!
:wink:

Of course. I also waited until the first auction closed with no bids and it was relisted with a lower opening bid. What kind of fool do you take me for?

htownmmm
09-30-2008, 11:00 PM
Yeah, you share the link AFTER the bidding is closed and you have it!
:wink:


Very nice... in fact.. Brilliant!

Sharing the link after the bidding is closed? Brilliant!(love those commercials)


marty

frank85
10-01-2008, 07:33 AM
MODS Please delete this thread it was suppose to be posted in this weeks (Acquisitions September 29 - October 5 )

Thanks

I just got it in this morning.

My new assault of T&H Colognes Spanish Leather and West Indian Limes (WIL)
I also picked up some T&H Ultimate Comfort Pre-Shave Oil and a free Hand & Body Soap :biggrin:

frank85
10-01-2008, 07:37 AM
I just got it in this morning.

My new assault of T&H Colognes Spanish Leather and West Indian Limes (WIL)
I also picked up some T&H Ultimate Comfort Pre-Shave Oil and a free Hand & Body Soap



HERE IS THE SCORE AT HOME WITH HIS NEW FRIENDS :biggrin:

Rollsshaver
10-01-2008, 10:12 AM
You gotta love the US and German postal service when the work together. This just landed on my desk this morning.

I can't wait to get home this evening and clean it up.


Thank you Joachim.


That is one hellofa razor. What is it????

Dinder1
10-01-2008, 11:13 AM
The GFT soaps are the old tallow based formula.:biggrin:

frank85
10-01-2008, 11:42 AM
The GFT soaps are the old tallow based formula.:biggrin:

Son of Gun that's a score :biggrin:

scottydoint
10-01-2008, 11:43 AM
Silver toggle and I think a 41' Aristocrat in a mismatch box that looks like it should go with and earlier baberpole aristo. the lining is deep purple, not blue
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1357.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1358.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1359.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1360.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1361.jpg

rodd
10-01-2008, 12:28 PM
:w00t: You made out like a bandit.

Poulin
10-01-2008, 01:04 PM
Thiers Issard 6/8 Super Gnôme Extra

Just looking
10-01-2008, 02:12 PM
Thiers Issard 6/8 Super Gnôme Extra

You got your Thiers, eh. How does it shave?

blade08
10-01-2008, 02:33 PM
I just got it in this morning.

My new assault of T&H Colognes Spanish Leather and West Indian Limes (WIL)
I also picked up some T&H Ultimate Comfort Pre-Shave Oil and a free Hand & Body Soap



HERE IS THE SCORE AT HOME WITH HIS NEW FRIENDS :biggrin:

Even the fish seems interested in that! nice score!

joshmpdx
10-01-2008, 02:40 PM
Another member here and I have this on the way from Leon at VintageScent.com:w00t:

http://mail.google.com/mail/?attid=0.1&disp=emb&view=att&th=11cba4b43d97c656
This photo is from Leon explaining the shipping costs. He has gone to exceedingly helpful lengths to make sure we are not overpaying.

prewt
10-01-2008, 04:14 PM
SCS package today........ Sandalwood AS splash, Oakmoss Lavendula EDT and Bay Rum w/a Twist shave stick.

vior
10-01-2008, 04:29 PM
SCS package today........ Sandalwood AS splash, Oakmoss Lavendula EDT and Bay Rum w/a Twist shave stick.

please do tell about the sandalwood as when you get a chance to use it:001_smile

johnniegold
10-01-2008, 04:41 PM
I just got it in this morning.

My new assault of T&H Colognes Spanish Leather and West Indian Limes (WIL)
I also picked up some T&H Ultimate Comfort Pre-Shave Oil and a free Hand & Body Soap



HERE IS THE SCORE AT HOME WITH HIS NEW FRIENDS :biggrin:

Have you ever used Creed? :biggrin:

thirdeye
10-01-2008, 04:54 PM
I just got it in this morning.

My new assault of T&H Colognes Spanish Leather and West Indian Limes (WIL)
I also picked up some T&H Ultimate Comfort Pre-Shave Oil and a free Hand & Body Soap



HERE IS THE SCORE AT HOME WITH HIS NEW FRIENDS :biggrin:

:eek::eek::eek:...Is there any left????

Very Nice haul.

DustBow
10-01-2008, 06:27 PM
Chris, I did it again: Tabac ASB :blush::blushing:

Didn't even know they had a balm....no alcohol?

frank85
10-01-2008, 07:57 PM
Have you ever used Creed? :biggrin:

I can't say that I have... I hear great things about it here in the forum I will add it to my list :biggrin:

rodd
10-01-2008, 08:14 PM
Vintage Merkur Progress: MINT. Thank you wtruitt!!!!!! And a Tuckaway style Gem that the seller told me was nicer than it is...
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2905711249_2b7d8e2c30.jpg?v=0

Tinkerputzer
10-01-2008, 10:08 PM
Silver toggle and I think a 41' Aristocrat in a mismatch box that looks like it should go with and earlier baberpole aristo. the lining is deep purple, not blue.

Let me know if you feel like parting with that case.

Areler67
10-02-2008, 02:07 AM
Bought a Speick soap yesterday at the supermarket

Evbo
10-02-2008, 06:55 AM
Well, after using Penhaligon's English Fern shaving soap I broke down & bought a 50 ml bottle of the EdT yesterday. It's great-smelling stuff but the scent seems to fade pretty quickly (at least on me). :frown:

Brewster
10-02-2008, 08:03 AM
this was in the mail when i arrived home today
looks terrific!

thanks erwin! (merwtje)

DogHair
10-02-2008, 03:14 PM
I picked up a slant on BST from 1969FatBoy. Oh yea!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2907642831_dc66889109_d.jpg

Notice the resemblance? Scary huh?

http://images.movieeye.com/store/images/anakin-skywalker-lightsaber.jpg

DogHair
10-02-2008, 03:17 PM
this was in the mail when i arrived home today
looks terrific!

thanks erwin! (merwtje)

My fat handle tech is a great shaver. I'm sure you'll love it.

Brewster
10-02-2008, 05:33 PM
oh, absolutely love it. i have one that i use for travel, the finish isn't great on it, but it's a great daily shaver.
this one from erwin just looked good, and i'll use it regularly. another one for the "collection". :biggrin:

BeardBuster
10-02-2008, 09:30 PM
:w00t:The Elvis one is still available. :eek: NO joke..Its really cool!

Stauff
10-02-2008, 11:41 PM
from Fortnum & Mason, London: G.B. Kent shaving soap in wooden bowl. :biggrin:

merwtje
10-03-2008, 11:06 AM
1921 Big Fellow, missing bladeholder but razor in excellent condition.
No plating loss and absolutly crackfree.

Aki
10-03-2008, 11:14 AM
The little travel razor looks much better in person. The head is shiny.

R-James
10-03-2008, 12:04 PM
1921 Big Fellow, missing bladeholder but razor in excellent condition.
No plating loss and absolutly crackfree.


sweet!!!

DustBow
10-03-2008, 06:21 PM
Tabac refill - my first Tabac product, believe it or not....

Tinkerputzer
10-04-2008, 01:24 AM
1921 Big Fellow, missing bladeholder but razor in excellent condition.
No plating loss and absolutly crackfree.

:w00t: VERY NICE Erwin!!!

Stauff
10-04-2008, 06:23 AM
Plisson shaving soap in bowl. Smells like Eau Sauvage...:rolleyes:

prewt
10-04-2008, 07:37 AM
Tabac refill - my first Tabac product, believe it or not....



What took you so long?!

johnniegold
10-04-2008, 05:13 PM
After seeing all the Nancy Boy we gave out at the carnival, I had to try some for myself. Received from Nancy Boy today:

1 tub of Signature Shave Cream
1 bottle of shampoo with Signature scent
4 bars of Signature scented bath soap
1 sample of the aftershave gel

As you may be able to guess, tomorrow will be a Nancy Boy day. :biggrin:

Stauff
10-05-2008, 09:58 AM
Scored a Rooney 1/2 super :w00t: Bought it... locally :biggrin::wink:

The vendor was so kind to affer me a tub of TOBS for free. Went with shaving shop.

It's been a good weekend for my shaveden. :001_smile

MrFusion
10-05-2008, 03:21 PM
I got the following shaving soaps:
Coconut Lime Verbena
Grapefruit
Neroli Blossom
Tea Tree

Can't wait to try them out (I need more shaving mugs!)

scottydoint
10-05-2008, 09:46 PM
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1399.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1400.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1402.jpg

rodd
10-06-2008, 06:18 AM
Heck of a Haul Scott!