Acquisitions November 10 - 16 [Archive]

joelmole

11-10-2008, 08:25 AM

Let's see the goodies for the week!

These aren't "finds" per se, but I'm excited! I've gone crazy on the acquisitions. The only other thing I lack is a replenishment on my blades. Will decide on that once I get accustomed to the slant.

Merkur HD Slant, from BST forum
AOS Lavender, Lemon cream (already own Sandalwood)
Cremo cream
Musgo Real cream
HBS Sandalwood Vanilla, Jasmine, Old spice
Mitchell's Wool Fat
TOBS Rose cream
Speick cream
WARS cream
Wesley & Scott Rose ASB

Razorlite

11-10-2008, 11:30 AM

Hey joelmole!
I got Mitchell's wool fat soap today too! :biggrin:

Also bought a neat container for it to reside in from "Tesco".

Looking forward to using the soap after all the great reviews I've seen :drool::biggrin1:

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Sandcounty

11-10-2008, 12:34 PM

Two new rocks !!!:a14:

joelmole

11-10-2008, 12:59 PM

Hey joelmole!
I got Mitchell's wool fat soap today too! :biggrin:

Also bought a neat container for it to reside in from "Tesco".

Looking forward to using the soap after all the great reviews I've seen :drool::biggrin1:

I ordered it today, so unfortunately I have a bit of waiting. Half of the stuff I listed above was from a prior order, so I have several soaps and creams to keep me busy. My biggest anticipation is for MWF and TOBS Rose.

RoyalKooparillo

11-11-2008, 11:12 AM

Birthday acquisitions! :biggrin:

Suzuki

11-11-2008, 11:21 AM

Birthday acquisitions! :biggrin:

Sweet score - happy b-day!

OneRand

11-11-2008, 11:23 AM

Very nice and Happy Birthday.

rodd

11-11-2008, 12:22 PM

Sweet score - happy b-day!

+1!

velvetgoldmine

11-11-2008, 12:26 PM

After much searching, I finally located a pre-Vulfix Chubby 1 in best - at the other side of the globe in an Australian online store! (http://remogeneralstore.com/pages/default.cfm) Is it a shedder? I don't know yet. But if it is, I feel very confident that Vulfix will help me with a replacement. For those of you with similar tastes, at last look, the store still had 3 of these left, though they have very recently taken a new stock of Simpfixes, so you'll have to specify that you want one of the originals. My thanks again to TSWebster, who coordinated the shipping on this one.
Here are some photos. Note the lampblacked store stamp on the reverse.

scoopster

11-11-2008, 01:27 PM

Sandcounty

11-11-2008, 01:50 PM

Sweet score - happy b-day!

+1 Nice!!! You found one, good job!!!

velvetgoldmine

11-11-2008, 02:37 PM

Thanks gentlemen! Thats my SBAD sated for a while.

What was that you were saying about a Polo?

Groundhog

11-11-2008, 05:15 PM

Finally got around to picking up a Krona after passing on several over the last year or so. In my ignorance, I thought they were plastic but this one is all metal. It cleaned up pretty nice. Is it normal for this razor to come completely apart as pictured, or has this one been damaged? It appears to lock down OK regardless. I also would like to know what the significance of the numbers and letters are on the bottom (3 2 6 M) if anybody knows.

copperhead

11-11-2008, 05:29 PM

Thanks gentlemen! Thats my SBAD sated for a while.
What was that you were saying about a Polo?

Congrats on the score and use it in good health.

Milton

11-11-2008, 05:41 PM

I also would like to know what the significance of the numbers and letters are on the bottom (3 2 6 M) if anybody knows.

Supposedly some kind of date code, but no one has seemed to crack it yet. All 3 of my Kronas have different numbers.

rodd

11-11-2008, 05:45 PM

Groundhog

11-11-2008, 05:50 PM

The black part is metal? On mine it has always been plastic. Enjoy the shaves, they are really quite pleasant. Wish I could help you on the numbers!

Yep, it's metal. I thought they were all plastic too.

rodd

11-11-2008, 07:44 PM

Yep, it's metal. I thought they were all plastic too.

Great, now I have to find one. :rolleyes: Very cool!

bokaba

11-11-2008, 10:06 PM

I just got a new Merkur HD for under 20. It hopefully will be much better than the no-name cheapo I am using now.

bman40

11-12-2008, 01:23 PM

I was in the local mall here at lunch - looking for Mennen Cool Spice AS, when I took a chance in a new bargain store (not a dollar store, I guess they buy up stock from failed businesses etc.) and there it was... in all its flat red carboard box and milky glass glory:

an entire shelf of old stock Old Spice!

I bougth two bottles!

Its not the ship logo on the bottle, but the newer logo.... a good thing that SWMBO told me that she actually likes it (in small doses)...

I'm set for life.... well, maybe.

:)

Brewster

11-12-2008, 03:37 PM

look what was in the mail this week..........
2 custom brass handles for my old style combs
cooncatbob does terrific work!!

thanks cooncatbob!

Mooncalf

11-12-2008, 04:40 PM

Fortunately I'm not afflicted with RAD, though my SCAD is out of control. In an effort to head off my newly developing SBAD, I picked up a Rooney Heritage Emillion in Super Badger from Vintage Blades LLC (http://www.vintagebladesllc.com). All I can say is WOW! Completely different from my other brushes - pleasantly stiff (which is how I like 'em) but oh so soft on the face. I was shocked how much water this baby sucks up, and holds enough lather for 4 passes without recharging. I think SBAD has been satisfied (at least for now).

OneRand

11-12-2008, 05:08 PM

The thick handle is sweet

cybrok

11-12-2008, 05:48 PM

50 blades sampler pack: I should be ok for the next year.

RoyalKooparillo

11-12-2008, 08:23 PM

A couple scores from Portugal and one from Japan... :001_smile

prewt

11-12-2008, 09:09 PM

Bought off a member here... QED SS made for the Straight Razor Place, Sandalwood & Vetiver.

Confuzius

11-13-2008, 06:22 AM

C&E Black handled Best Badger for my Birthday :-)

RoyalKooparillo

11-13-2008, 08:39 AM

C&E Black handled Best Badger for my Birthday :-)

Happy birthday!

Antique Hoosier

11-13-2008, 02:00 PM

Only the second new brush I have ever purchased.... Kent BK4... (Inspired by a thread at SMF, I am trying the BK4 for the third time, hoping it will become my sole multipurpose brush.)

Stauff

11-14-2008, 07:21 AM

Please let us know how it performs, Mike, esp. on the hard soaps. Have been looking into a BK4 for some time now...

scoopster

11-14-2008, 07:37 AM

Only the second new brush I have ever purchased.... Kent BK4... (Inspired by a thread at SMF, I am trying the BK4 for the third time, hoping it will become my sole multipurpose brush.)

Sure Mike. Yeah, that's it. That's the ticket. :wink:

Antique Hoosier

11-14-2008, 08:06 AM

Please let us know how it performs, Mike, esp. on the hard soaps. Have been looking into a BK4 for some time now...

With Trumper's Rose this morning.... very nice. Going to try it with Mitchell's Wool Fat soon.... The BK4 was pretty much as I had recalled... a very nice brush for the money.

Bostonian 007

11-14-2008, 09:14 AM

Mike,
That is a nice brush, I am waiting for my BK12 from Belgium. Can't wait to try that monster :).

Tarsyn

11-14-2008, 11:52 AM

I just got my new Rooney Style 2 size 1 super badger brush yesterday from Jim at vintage blades. He is a great resource and the customer service is superb. I received the product quickly and it is fantastic. I used some Castle Forbes lime as my first go around. The Brush is very soft and supple on the tips but has plenty of backbone for hard creams and soaps. It holds a lot of water, it is extremely dense and lathers well. It is just the right size, not too big that you cant put cream on your upper lip, but just right size for slathering the thick rich lather all over your face as you massage it into your beard. This is my favorite new brush. I have attached pictures below to those interested. Travis

joshmpdx

11-14-2008, 01:16 PM

Nice! i really like the style 2 as well!

are these photos "post bloom"???

CarlJN

11-14-2008, 01:33 PM

Lets see, no pictures yet, since half isn't in yet.

The rundown:
Tabac in the ceramic bowl
Proraso Pre/Post
2 Bigelow/Proraso SC tubes (Bogo coupon from Bath and Body)
Pinaud talc
Caswell Massey Lime AS
Panasonic travel battery razor (for the times when I'm out in the field with no running water and no plug to charge the Braun that was my daily before this addiction started)

Tarsyn

11-14-2008, 01:38 PM

Yes they are after it bloomed. I can't believe how dense a brush it is. I was comparing it to some of my others with a 22mm knot and there just is no comparison. My Col. Conks/Vulvix look like they haven't bloomed when sitting next to the Rooney. Travis

turkish

11-14-2008, 05:42 PM

SCS Very V cream
SCS Barbershop soap
SCS Lanolin soap
Proraso Aloe & Green Tea soap on the way
Erasmic soap and stick on the way

scottydoint

11-14-2008, 08:29 PM

Absolutely Mintiest of Minty Fatboy for $15.50:w00t:
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1647.jpg
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I need to fix the case. It doesn't spring open and it looks like it should be. Anyone know how to fix it?

Nick D.E.vious

11-14-2008, 08:50 PM

Went with the family to Ohio today (we are from Western, PA). It was 1 1/2 hours drive each way. Beautiful day for a drive...we got to see tons of country along the way. The kids were happy and gas was $1.89 a gallon. Life was great today, it got even better after my wife told me about our surprise destination. We went to a HUGE antique mall in Ravenna,OH. I believe the place was called AAA I76 Antique Mall. We got there with only 90 minutes to go until closing. I scoured the aisles with my ten year old son and I truly expected to find a ton of antique de goodness. Turns out that even though the place was big and loaded with tons of vendors...my wonderful son found the only de in the mall but man was it worth it. I got this red tip ss for $15. I was glad to pay the money for this razor. I soaked this sucker in barbecide the minute I walked in the door for about 15 minutes and then proceeded to use the maas to polish it up. Total time for cleaning/polishing 30 minutes. I can't wait to use this razor tomorrow and beyond! Here are some shots I'd like to share with you.

Aevum

11-15-2008, 11:05 AM

saw a cheap bottle of Floris N89, had to get it,

Flounder

11-15-2008, 11:34 AM

Picked up TH Almond, 1805, Lavender and Tralfager. Can't wait to try them all.

Next week my Merker Futur should be here to compliment my vision.

Tarsyn

11-15-2008, 05:27 PM

I was at the barber shop with my son this morning and I was just shooting the breeze with his barber. I asked him where he got all his supplies from, (whether he ordered them or bought them in town.) I told him I liked the after shaves they used there and would like to know where I could buy some. On the way out the door after paying for my sons haircut (he is 12) he handed me a brand new bottle of Bay Rum After Shave. It's great to find a barbershop that you enjoy coming to and talking to the guys with. Ive been going there for the last 12 years and all 3 guys have been there at least 20. Travis

D.Irving79

11-16-2008, 05:59 PM

thats a beautiful sight right there :biggrin:

DogHair

11-16-2008, 08:24 PM

I was in Chicago this weekend and had to stop in at Merz. :001_smile

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/3036485811_e01da55bed_d.jpg

Al C

11-16-2008, 09:14 PM

It's been a busy week for my mailman.:biggrin: From ebay I got:
gold bar handled new (my first open comb)
'56 chrome ball handled Tech
'61 Fatboy
'71 black handled SS
'71 aluminum ball handled Tech
'40s style Aristocrat (on the way)

From members of B&B through the b/s/t I got:
full tube of Musgo cream
near full tubes of Omega and Tom's of Maine Mint
partial tubes to try of Tabac and American Crew shave gel
Proraso soap
Clubman Bay Rum
Merkur 1904 closed bar model

I also bought about a dozen soap and cream samples from the ShaveDen so I think I'm all set on the ADs for a few weeks.:thumbup1:

in the know

11-16-2008, 10:13 PM

Had a good result at the bookies:

Plisson Pure Grey #10 Antique Brass
Dior Eau Sauvage Fraicheur Cuir EDT
Merkur Slant
Merkur Open-comb
Merkur Progress (all HD versions)
25 Bic Metals
Palmolive Green shaving cream
Palmolive shave stick
Erasmic shave stick
Old Spice aftershave
Denim aftershave
Gillette Fusion (I still need to shave my head, don't I?)
Gillette Contour Plus blades (going retro for my travel razor)
Kent (MWF) shaving soap, with wooden bowl
Ingrams shaving cream
Gillette GII and blades
Gillette Contour Plus and blades

Confuzius

11-17-2008, 07:39 AM

Another birthday surprise:
Rolls Razor in very good condition, with leather(ette?) case and all original instructions and documentations including hand filled in "inspected by" tag.

vior

11-17-2008, 07:43 AM

great scores guys!

Jim

11-17-2008, 07:55 AM

I was in Chicago this weekend and had to stop in at Merz. :001_smile

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3285/3036485811_e01da55bed_d.jpg

A triple header of goodness.

R-James

11-17-2008, 08:04 AM

I still need to try me some speick.

tido

11-18-2008, 10:53 AM

Okay, here is last weeks score. All thanks to eBay, local flea markets and a day trip to the Netherlands:

100 Derby Extra Blades
Silvertip badger brush with horn handle
De Vergulde Hand shaving soap
Schick Injector blades
a Romunda open comb razor with travel pouch and two blade holders
a very nice English Parat (also fits perfectly in aforementioned pouch)
Gillette NEW (mostly brass now, but should be a fine shaver)
Rotbart Mond-Extra. Outer teeth are a bit bent but I will give it a try anyway
GEM 1912 with case, blade holder and old Damaskeene blades. I need to get some new blades and find out myself what the whole SE craze is about

huracan

11-18-2008, 05:17 PM

here is my score

A gillette NEW. Same with one of cooncatbob's handles to give it a little more heft.

joshmpdx

11-18-2008, 05:17 PM

Great Score tido!

Where did the Brush come from??

bman40

11-18-2008, 05:56 PM

Waiting for me when I got home:

one Trumper Sandalwood EDT spray

one Trumper Spanish Leather cologne

AHHHHH :001_smile

tido

11-18-2008, 11:39 PM

Great Score tido!

Where did the Brush come from??

I won it on eBay. There is a merchant selling those with different handles for about 50€ a piece. He puts up one of each type for auction every day (I think as a promo) and I got mine for 18€.