Acquisitions December 1 - 7

[Suzuki]

Let's see this weeks goodies!

[sklegg]

a tube Godrej Lime Fresh for three bucks at the local halal grocery :w00t:
C&E Nomad soap
hoping to pick up some Wilkinson Sword blades later today
zero free samples (not for a lack of trying) :frown:

[DaveAri]

35339

[BJC]

My first set of hones (D8C, D6E, Norton 4k/8k, and a Chinese 12k) and a Synthetic 2' "starter/travel" stop from Tony Miller. :biggrin:

35341

[JEEP]

In todays mail:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/MerkurHD34C01.jpg


A Merkur HD 34C and a free sample of Proraso shaving foam.


Regards.

Jakob

[R-James]

35339

I still need to try a lot of the speick stuff

[Nick75]

Package from Germany:

Irisch Moos A/S 100ml
Carlo Colucci Emozione EDT sample

[bman40]

My acquisitions this week:

Vanderhagen Deluxe Shave Soap - picked up in Seattle this weekend (ran the Seattle Half Marathon)

today in the mail - one puck of Mitchell's Wool Fat - no bowl - I have some nice dry cherry wood in my shop I will turn tonight.

*** MASSIVELY IMPRESSIVE service from Shaving Essentials - great packaging and samples: a sliver of pre de provence soap, a sample of Creamo and sample of WARS cream, and a lightly mentholated shave balm.

For such a small order, I am seriously impressed... plus the nice thank you note. A true pleasure to deal with John et al at SE.

Barry

[scottydoint]

NOS? #66 is my #1 score
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1784.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1786.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1787.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1790.jpg


NOS Schick Executive kit
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1770.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1771.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1772.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1773.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1774.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1775.jpg

New Standard, Aristocrat, Richwood
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1792.jpg

Revers stud Goodwill, ABC Pocket Set
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1793.jpg

Schick 500, Aristocrat Jr., #58 (didn't know it was going be light as a feather), 4 piece tech.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1794.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1795.jpg

NOS Pal Injectors
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1796.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1798.jpg

[DunEdinRanger]

That first razor is almost too beautiful to shave with. It would also make a fine, fine, Christmas present.

[rodd]

Wow. Wow.

Nice hauls!
Is your #58 aluminum? I heard that there was an aluminum 58.
I hope you are going to use that #66. They are amazing.
Is that 4 piece Canadian or English? I am looking for one with that type of knurling. Nice work!

[scottydoint]

Wow. Wow.

Nice hauls!
Is your #58 aluminum? I heard that there was an aluminum 58.
I hope you are going to use that #66. They are amazing.
Is that 4 piece Canadian or English? I am looking for one with that type of knurling. Nice work!

#58 is aluminum and the 4 piece is Canadian.

[blantyre]

I like the gold Krona!

[rodd]

A Gillette Injector arrived today. A gamble that paid off. I asked the seller for more pictures and she sent them after the auction ended. To be fair, I did not give her much time.
auction pic:
http://i2.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/18/dd/f1c7_1.JPG
my pics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/3076612338_7a83122964.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3075779659_2433255a3a.jpg?v=0
Any Techmatic collectors? I have four that I would let go of CHEAP!

[scottydoint]

Cool, I don't think I've seen one like that. Youv got some splainin to do:001_smile

Don't you just love techmatics? I once had like 8 in one lot and threw them all out.:lol:

[Hoos]

I haven't posted here for a while. But getting this one just made my day:

British Gillette #66

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x300/Hoos1492/BritishRazor.jpg

I'm putting it to work on Tuesday morning!

[rodd]

Cool, I don't think I've seen one like that. Youv got some splainin to do:001_smile

Don't you just love techmatics? I once had like 8 in one lot and threw them all out.:lol:

MTGrayling has one, and from the moment I saw a picture of his, I knew I had to have one. There are a few on ebay NOS now I think, but out of my budget, so I was happy to see one that slid under the radar. Kind of seems strange that Gillette dipped in to the Injector world, but I like it.

[rodd]

I haven't posted here for a while. But getting this one just made my day:

British Gillette #66

I'm putting it to work on Tuesday morning!

Fantastic score. Best razor ever. (that is not open for debate)

[joshmpdx]

My acquisitions this week:

Vanderhagen Deluxe Shave Soap - picked up in Seattle this weekend (ran the Seattle Half Marathon)

today in the mail - one puck of Mitchell's Wool Fat - no bowl - I have some nice dry cherry wood in my shop I will turn tonight.

*** MASSIVELY IMPRESSIVE service from Shaving Essentials - great packaging and samples: a sliver of pre de provence soap, a sample of Creamo and sample of WARS cream, and a lightly mentholated shave balm.

For such a small order, I am seriously impressed... plus the nice thank you note. A true pleasure to deal with John et al at SE.

Barry


Barry, i would love to see what you end up with!

[bman40]

josh -

you're on - I actually didnt have time to turn tonight, but i did split a 4-year old log into a couple of pieces - one for the bowl and one for the lid.

stay tuned

[mmack66]

Lip Pomade. Interesting.

Great scores!

[mr-razor]

#58 is aluminum and the 4 piece is Canadian.

Your #58 is aluminum? I´ve never seen a aluminum #58 before :eek:

[Etoyoc_Rebmos]

Very nice!

I covet the #66!

[scottydoint]

Your #58 is aluminum? I´ve never seen a aluminum #58 before :eek:

Yes, there is no doubt about it.

[Tinkerputzer]

Great scores scotty!!!

[OneRand]

Wow, that first one...

[netsurfr]

Nice haul!

[zappa99]

Drool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[D.Irving79]

A Gillette Injector arrived today. A gamble that paid off. I asked the seller for more pictures and she sent them after the auction ended. To be fair, I did not give her much time.
auction pic:
http://i2.ebayimg.com/03/i/001/18/dd/f1c7_1.JPG
my pics:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3176/3076612338_7a83122964.jpg?v=0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/3075779659_2433255a3a.jpg?v=0
Any Techmatic collectors? I have four that I would let go of CHEAP!


its like a trac II / injector hybrid. pretty neat.

[Oxi]

My Truefitt & Hill order finally came in. I think that will make a fine SOTD in a few minutes...

1805: Cream & ASB
Tragalgar: Cream & Cologne
West Indian Limes: ASB

[blade08]

In the mail yesterday:


A 'Solingen' 5/8 full hollow ground straight razor from Rasurpur
A Thiers Issard extra wide two sided paddle strop, also from Rasurpur


:w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t::w00t:

[Venom8431]

I got a whole lot this week:

1) 5/8 TI historical Flying Tudor Rose w/cocoblo scales
2) 6/8 TI Le Grelot w/desert ironwood scales
3) TI 7 blade box
4) Thayers Witch Hazel Pads
5) TOBS Rose (I think that was this week)
6) Dirty Bird Scuttle (On the way)

EDIT: Also forgot I have TOBS Eton College on the way as well.

[thirdeye]

This beauty of a 1901 English Solid Silver Brush (Best Badger) just arrived in my in box this morning.


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/EngSilverBrush1901.jpg

[scoopster]

This beauty of a 1901 English Solid Silver Brush (Best Badger) just arrived in my in box this morning.


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/EngSilverBrush1901.jpg

Stunning Ray, simply stunning! Has it been rebristled?

[Evbo]

Stunning Ray, simply stunning! Has it been rebristled?

That's what I'd like to know! And yes, it's absolutely flat-out gorgeous. Enjoy it!

[thirdeye]

Stunning Ray, simply stunning! Has it been rebristled?


That's what I'd like to know! And yes, it's absolutely flat-out gorgeous. Enjoy it!

I don't think it has, I'm not sure it was used. It is nice and tight. I soaked it for a few minutes to make it bloom....

[photomike]

I was busy this week as well.....


1959 Gillette Fatboy E4 code, with case, pristine shape but needed a little love (head tweaked on one side) *fixed*!

TOBS Rose

Speick shave cream and shave stick

CO Bigelow/Proraso cream

CO Bigelow AS Elixir Green

TOBS Sampler in the mail to me as we speak.



I have a feeling that some Speick AS balm is on it's way shortly. I love the fragrance.

I cant seem to post individual pics so a gallery is located here:

http://mikegibsonphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/6726896_G3vZg#429608921_AMFMa


Nice brush thirdeye!

Cheers,
Mike

[rodd]

This beauty of a 1901 English Solid Silver Brush (Best Badger) just arrived in my in box this morning.


That is incredible. Absolutely beautiful.

[velvetgoldmine]

This beauty of a 1901 English Solid Silver Brush (Best Badger) just arrived in my in box this morning.


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/EngSilverBrush1901.jpg


Larks A Lordy! That's exquisite!:w00t:

[Sandcounty]

I nice set of aluminum scales !!! :smile:

[Sandcounty]

That is incredible. Absolutely beautiful.

+1, one of the nicest I've ever seen!!!:a14:

[JEEP]

That is one beautiful brush Thirdeye :w00t:

Just placed the winning bid on this Gillette Tech:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/550279374_Big.jpg


It looks to be in great shape. Got it for D.Kr. 50 + p&p (approx. $ 8.25).


Regards.

Jakob

[Limey]

Ray - that is a great looking brush!

[profsaffel]

In the last 2 days, I picked up two very cheap (but slightly corroded) '48 or '49 superspeeds. Neither or worth showing a picture of, I'm sorry to say. Oh, well. We'll see what jewel my RAD forces me to buy next.

[Spivey]

I went to Enchante today, got a shave cube, some soaps for gifts and a sample of finishing balm.

When I checked the mail, my 11C had arrived from Classic Shaving! Woo Hoo!

Tomorrow is going to be an adventure! :biggrin:

[thirdeye]

Heres a couple more goodies that came in this week. Thanks again out to Dave and Paul....


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0033.jpg

[johnniegold]

Looks like you are having a good week Ray. :biggrin:

[JEEP]

Heres a couple more goodies that came in this week. Thanks again out to Dave and Paul....


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0033.jpg

Drool....

Those are just beautiful!

You must be having a wery good week :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[JEEP]

Just found - and ordered - this travel-set at a small on-line antique store:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/C074.jpg


It looks to be unused.

Got it for D. Kr. 95.50 (approx. $ 15.75).

It seems that my everpresent collectors-mania has tuned in on safety razors :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[D.Irving79]

Heres a couple more goodies that came in this week. Thanks again out to Dave and Paul....


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/PICT0033.jpg


nice bulldog. one of my favorite DEs.



and youre welcome :001_smile

[Suzuki]

Looks like you are having a good week Ray. :biggrin:

I'll say, nice scores Ray!

[thirdeye]

One last goodie came in this week. A really nice Gold Cavalier Set.
What a week....Time to back off again for a while...:biggrin:


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/CavalierSet.jpg

[D.Irving79]

i swear. where the hell do you find this stuff ???????????


i think i found a crusty gem pushbutton once. THATS IT.




:redface:

[scottydoint]

I really hope you found that Sweet Cavalier set at an antique store or anywhere other than ebay, or I'll be kicking myself for a while:frown:

Great scores Ray

[TorzJohnson]

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet cream
Harris shave stick (Marlboro)
Rooney DE razor (Ivory)
Taylor's Almond cream

:w00t:

The only catch... don't open until Christmas. :tongue_sm

[thirdeye]

The only catch... don't open until Christmas. :tongue_sm

Oh man, that's a tough one....

[profsaffel]

i swear. where the hell do you find this stuff ???????????


i think i found a crusty gem pushbutton once. THATS IT.




:redface:

I agree. Every second-hand thing I find is crap compared to these finds, Ray.

[bman40]

one Tabac deodorant
one small Tabac After Shave

special gift pack at London Drugs... $24

my wife found the receipt :eek: busted!!!

[AJS]

Scottish Shaving Soap binge for me, one from the Highland Soap Company and one from the Shetland Soap Company.

[rodd]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3085277428_777a4e14de.jpg?v=0
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3085277428_777a4e14de_b.jpg)
Today these arrived:
English Superspeed, HD Rocket, Case for Flare tip Rocket (hinge broken. :frown:) a case for the #58 that is on it's way to me (Thanks to MTGrayling for the case) and a Nymph razor and NOS blades for it. (came with the lot of razors)

[Hanlon's Razor]

Picked up these at a little antique store the other day for ten bucks. They were pretty dirty, but they all cleaned up well after a hot soak and a little labor with the toothbrush. (And a MAAS polishing thanks to the ShaveWiki instructions)

The Blue-tip Superspeed is in very nice condition, as is the open comb. The other old Gillette has some brassing on the handle, though. Now I need to figure out what models these old ones are!

[RoyalKooparillo]

The brush is for my Dad, the Weltmeister for me. :001_smile


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14961

[thirdeye]

Nice bunch of goodies guys. That brush is awesome, your dad's gonna love it.

Rodd, nice HD

[scottydoint]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3085277428_777a4e14de.jpg?v=0
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3085277428_777a4e14de_b.jpg)
Today these arrived:
English Superspeed, HD Rocket, Case for Flare tip Rocket (hinge broken. :frown:) a case for the #58 that is on it's way to me (Thanks to MTGrayling for the case) and a Nymph razor and NOS blades for it. (came with the lot of razors)

Nice Rodd. I call the next #58 case:biggrin: Is there any difference in the Rocket case and a SS case?

[rodd]

Nice Rodd. I call the next #58 case:biggrin: Is there any difference in the Rocket case and a SS case?

Thanks! I haven't looked really close at the cases and am away from home, do the SS cases have the dip for the flare? The only way I know for sure that it is for an English razor is that it says "made in England" on the bottom. I really was hoping it was in better condition, but at least it is something.

Scott, I can solve your problem with the caseless aluminum 58. Send it to me, I will put it in my case. :lol:

[andy65]

I got a TON of samples today in the mail! I don't what I am going to start with. Anyone got a idea how to store the T&H cream? I want to smell them SO badly but they are all in closed packs. Here are pictures

http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll21/andym65_2008/IMG_0009.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll21/andym65_2008/IMG_0004.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll21/andym65_2008/IMG_0005.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll21/andym65_2008/IMG_0006.jpg
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/ll21/andym65_2008/IMG_0003.jpg

[Dharion]

Despite being shipped to my hands since Thursday and two SOTDs I didn't post here. Now without further delay here's the Penhaligon's Castile (thanks velvetgoldmine! :ouch1: ).

35593

This cream :w00t: goes perfectly together to Speick, Nivea ASB, and citrus scents. If it isn't that expensive I'd stock up.

[JEEP]

A few packages in the mail for me today:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Gillette_OldStyle_Tech01.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Gillette_OldStyle_Tech02.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Gillette_OldStyle_Tech03.jpg

A Gillette old style with silvered handle, quite heavy brassing, but still serviceable - and a 60's British Gillette Tech with aluminium handle, nice condition.


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score061208.jpg

Included were also a mechanical blade stropper (still working) and a small bakelite handeled boar brush, stamped "Industria Argentina" at the bottom.


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Stropper01jpg.jpg

The markings on the stropper.

So, I guess I have officially started a collection now :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[SilverToy]

Got 2 Susie's Shaving Soaps - Goat Milk Eucalyptus, Goat Milk Rose and 2 free samples; one Goat milk Rose and Sandalwood and a Shea Butter Amber. The samples are a half a round-Very good size! Thanks Susie! I will be back for more.
Ken

[thirdeye]

Nice collection starters Jakob.

[MaxP]

This beauty of a 1901 English Solid Silver Brush (Best Badger) just arrived in my in box this morning.


Ray-

That's one gorgeous brush! If you ever want to part with it, please let me know.

Until then, enjoy!

[olps]

I got a TON of samples today in the mail! I don't what I am going to start with. Anyone got a idea how to store the T&H cream? I want to smell them SO badly but they are all in closed packs. Here are pictures

I've been wondering that myself. You could always try lip balm containers (the little plastic jars). Those seem to be the ideal size.

[Al C]

Didn't make any shave related purchases this week, but Saturday my free soap from Susie's weekly newbies giveaway arrived in the mail. Autumn Wreath scent and when I opened it I was reminded of the smell of the candles my Mom used to burn around Christmas when I was growing up, all evergreen and spicy.

Looking forward to using it soon, as I have read great things about Susie's soaps on the forums and in reviews.

Thanks again for taking the time to do this as a welcome to newbies here each week Sue!

Al

[EchoPlexi]

The other day my pops "handed" down these two straights to me. They've been in the family, from what I understand, quite a while. They were his grandfather's who used them to make some extra cash after WWII in Germany. He passed away in 1950 so the story goes.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3088251977_9a4f5fd83e_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/3089088336_8086390297_o.jpg


I found these two in an antique store today. I'm just getting into straights and I'll send these off to be re-scaled. Any recommendations?
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/3088252763_3752693019_o.jpg

Found these in another shop. A Y-3 super speed - TV model? - and a Krona. Haven't shaved with a Krona yet but I'll give it a shot.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3080/3088250797_6dbf5af1fd_o.jpg


We all know what this is.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/3089089578_e42bbe1a6d_o.jpg

[Tarsyn]

Got this in the mail today

[JEEP]

Nice collection starters Jakob.

Thanks.

Did you recieve my latest PM? I have found some more info on your artefact for you.


Regards.

Jakob

[RoyalKooparillo]

Nice scores, Echo! I especially like that honkin' W&B Wedge. I've been trying to find one like that for a long time to do a full restoration on, but they go for so much on the Bay...As for rescaling and such, you might ask over at SRP, there are some gentlemen who do excellent work over there.

[kmarriner]

Went to new york on saturday, stopped into C&E and walked out with a nomad soap and sandalwood as.

[JEEP]

Just bagged this:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/554490252_2_Big.jpg


It is supposedly a replica WWII german luftwaffe (airforce) shaving set.

The razor looks to be a Merkur 1904 - a nice little razor as far as I has been told.

The brush looks nice aswell, but the auction lacked any information regarding materials.

The big question is whether the razor automatically leaves a tiny little moustache on my upper lip :tongue_sm


Regards.

Jakob

[D.Irving79]

just be careful it dosent give you parkinsons :eek:

[DogHair]

Other than a few marks on the blade it appears to have never used. Very easy to hone. I'll give it a spin tomorrow morning.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/3089697495_d60b5f4f9d_d.jpghttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/3089697337_8535055663_d.jpg

[Hoos]

I was pleased (and surprised) to find two WWII GI razors today. These do not come with the Bakelite box. The razors are Bakelite handles, steel head/comb, and one Gillette blade wrapped in a thin, tissue-lie wrapping paper. (The Bakelite box would not have fit in these cardboard boxes - I compared the sizes.)

There are two different stock numbers and the printing on the box is in different colors (one in blue; the other in black), but I don't know what the differentiation is.

The guy threw in the pack of blades (because I laughed at their name - The Invalid Patent?? or is it "The Invalid"??) which are made of Sheffield steel.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x300/Hoos1492/IMG_0173.jpg

[thirdeye]

Very nice haul Brent!

[Mr.Gentleman]

I got one nice after shave... My Old Spice Whitewater is almost finished...

http://www.conter.com/gd/resize.php?maxx=150&maxy=200&src=../userimages/file_482067c8797a1.jpg

[markb]

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/new%20products/12-1to12-7/Img_1031.jpg

Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue & Musk
TOBS Lemon & Lime S/C
Vulfix Sicilian Lime S/C
Tom's of Maine Mint S/C
Feather Razor Blade Safe

[photomike]

A bit late inposting but here's my score.....

http://mikegibsonphoto.smugmug.com/gallery/6726896_G3vZg#429617118_ZZuLF

A '59 Fatboy that looks to have been used a few times and dropped once. Silo door was wacky but was a quick 5 minute fix.

TOBS Rose

Thayers Rose witch hazel (not pictured)

Speick SC and stick

C.O. Bigelow (proraso)SC

C.O. Bigelow Green Elixir AS (SWMBO loves this)

And a TOBS Sampler - Thanks John!

All in all a great week!

Cheers,
Mike

[Leatherneck]

Scottish Shaving Soap binge for me, one from the Highland Soap Company and one from the Shetland Soap Company.

How did you Scottish shaving soap binge turn out? I've been waiting for a couple reviews to help decide if I want to order some myself. I guess I should find out also if they'll ship across the pond.

Cheers,

Kevin