Acquisitions Monday October 2nd - Sunday October 8th

[Nick]

What, 12:30 and no one's got a new Acquisition thread up yet?

I'll start the festivities:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3821

I'd been away from home for so long that I forgot this purchase would be waiting for me. Man that's some good smellin' stuff! :thumbup:

-Nick (Will they think I'm weird if I sleep with the open Lavender/Vanilla tub on my pillow?)

[SSLStudio]

3- mini tubes of aftershave Eclina aftershave balsem
2-mini Tubes of aftershave Eclina face cream.

Slow start but the week is still young...

[htownmmm]

Just got my C&E shave cream- NOMAD; you fellas( and ladies) know what's next- I have got to go shave!!!!!!!!!!!! :shaving:

Got some on my hands when opening the very hefty and classy jar- this smells great! :w00t:

Marty

[Jim]

-but I can rob a liquor store at a moments notice!

[SSLStudio]

-but I can rob a liquor store at a moments notice!


LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

I thought Mama Sue was joking ! I guess she really has a split personality !

:eek: :tongue_sm

[crackstar]

:lol: :lol: what the heck is that?????????????????? :confused: :confused:

Jeff

[Mama Bear]

The last time I ordered the jars in for the shaving soaps, I referred to it as my stocking order for jars....

Jim has been giving me a hard time about my 'stocking' order ever since... there for, I placed a stocking order for
him.... :biggrin: :biggrin: here is the link.... http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5907 It is the 'soap' version of L'eggs....

Rene, it was kind of a private joke that got out of control..... ;-)

Sue

[dszpiro]

I just received a couple of items I picked up on eBay. This is gold Fat Boy (D3) and a small ceramic pot intended for soaking / sterilizing safety razors. I think this will look nice on top of my new shaving supplies cabinet (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=5983).

Cheers,

[Dinder1]

My ( new to me ) Simpson Harvard 5 in Best arrived today from slcsteve.
Thanks for the great brush, and for shipping it so quickly.

Also...Goosemeplease sent me a bunch of really cool stuff. Thanks Jim your generosity blows me away.

Cheers, DJ.

[Scorpio]

My SR 208 came in today.


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3635


Thanks to Slider.

[madmedic]

A good day:biggrin:

Arko Sensitive
Arko Commando
Sample Pack of Sharp Blades
Florena Shave Cream
Tamara Shave Cream
Col Conk Bayrum Soap
Kiss My Face Lavender and Shea Cream
Muhle Premium DE in Bog Oak.

http://www.muehle-pinsel.de/lib/fullpreview.php?id=1133

Brian

[zachster]

If all of my purchases on ebay and elsewhere shipped on time, this should be a very good week indeed. I will be receiving:

1940s Super Speed
1960 Fat Boy
6-pack tubes of Erasmic lather
Tabac shaving soap
Tabac aftershave

Can't wait to get home and find out what's shown up!

[tu00tf]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3827

Goodies from Mama Bear. Both smell great, but the Green Irish Tweed is pretty amazing. I have to agree with her description: it smells very fresh and clean. Can't wait to try it out on my unsuspecting girlfriend.

[PalmettoB]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3828
The gold Aristocrat I scored on Ebay. Just got here today. The superspeed was my Mom's, believe it or not. Guess she liked it better than the ladies's models!

Scorpio: That SR-208 is awesome. I want one like that.

[Magruder]

For the last couple of months, since I started DE shaving, I´ve been checking garage and estates sales looking for old razors and have found nada.

Sunday I was in a flea market in Pattonsburg, Missouri and found an old Gillette for $2.50. Apparently it´s a Superspeed, the 40´s style, judging by the photos here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6570).

The date code of B would make it a 1956 model. I like that, since that´s the year I was born.

Tonight I soaked it in boiling water and vinegar and scrubbed with an old toothbrush for grunge removal. It´s in the dishwasher at the moment on the ¨antibacterial rinse¨ cycle. Tomorrow morning it goes to work.



An old song comes to mind:
Acquisition disease strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you always want to shave
Step out of line, the mods come and take you away ...

-- apologies to Buffalo Springfield

[pellicle]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3830

Last week (while I was out of town):

1965 Tech razor (K1) in nearly mint condition from eBay. Total cost, including shipping, was just a little more than ten times the price on the box. :smile: Time to boil it up and give it a run tomorrow.


Today:

Kiwis. Not quite ripe yet, so I figured I'd use one for a still-life. And...

Moss scuttle -- my contest prize -- courtesy of Sara Bonnyman's generosity and the wonderful mods here at B&B!! :thumbup: Thanks, thanks, thanks!!! I'll post my impressions after I've had a chance to use it a few times, but it's a really nice piece of work.

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello All,

Some more injectors this week. Lady Eversharps with the HydroMagic handle.

I love the long handles and the ease of cleaning of this particular model.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3832

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3833

I have found a convenient method of storing these injectors. The Container Store has these razor suction cup holders. They work great.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3831

Cheers,

Richard
Plano TX

[Austin]

Richard, great looking injectors!

[Dinder1]

Boy...you got some serious RAD going on! Good job. This makes me feel better about my SBAD.:lol:
Cheers, DJ.

[Pilfer]

The Edwin Jagger razor I won in the B&B competition has arrived. A very classy looking razor indeed. Thanks to the English Shaving Company for supplying such a lovely prize.

[rtaylor61]

Hello All,

Some more injectors this week. Lady Eversharps with the HydroMagic handle.

I love the long handles and the ease of cleaning of this particular model.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3832

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3833

I have found a convenient method of storing these injectors. The Container Store has these razor suction cup holders. They work great.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3831

Cheers,

Richard
Plano TX

Richard,

I believe it's time you posted some pics of your shave den...let these new guys see how it is done!

Randy

[SSLStudio]

-3000 Sharps..... just delivered by the courier.
- 1 black ink cartridge for epson 740 and 2 cleaning cartridges (need to fix my epson)

Courier was talking so much here he went back to his car and almost missed the Sharps ! intime he saw its 2 packs for me.

Gents get them while they are still fresh and warm from the oven....
I have some back orders will get to it right away.

Thanks people for the thrust in Sharps.

Still waiting for 1600 Feathers.. keep you all posted.

[fatt_tony]

I got my C&E Nomad shave cream from the drawing. Big ups to all the mods and venders whmade this happen. Just one problem that has been bugging the Nomad cream smells like a cologne I have smelled be for but just can not figue out what it is.

[Scotto]

I got my C&E Nomad shave cream from the drawing. Big ups to all the mods and venders whmade this happen. Just one problem that has been bugging the Nomad cream smells like a cologne I have smelled be for but just can not figue out what it is.
Probably not what you are thinking of, but I find Nomad a dead-ringer for Pecksniffs Fresh Citrus.

[Suzuki]

I just received a mixed lot of used razors/blades that I bought on e-bay. I bought the lot because there were a couple of Shick adjustable injectors that seemed to be in good condition. I knew there were a couple of other injectors and blades, so I figured what the heck, as I am a big injector fan.

All I can say it that this was the haul of a lifetime!

I may post pics later, but here is a list of what I got:

2 BRAND NEW adjustable injectors - with dummy blade installed (pre blade guard models).

4 BRAND NEW lady inectors with the hydro lever that makes cleaning easy

1 of the funky razors that has a disposable head that looks like a DE, but has two blades per side - still in package.

The new razors show some minor wear/dust from being in the drawer, but should clean up nicely.

1 used adjustable injector in good shape (pre-blade guard model)

1 used persona injector in good shape

1 used trac II handle in good shape

3 of the funky Schick band razors - you know, the type with the replaceable head with the blade that's in a band that you use the lever on the front to twist to move new blade off of the reel into the head (sort of the same idea as the old cotton towel rolls that you used to find in the bathroom).

In addition, the package contained the following blades:

100 + Shick injector blades
50 + Trac II blades
10 replacement heads for the band razors

Not sure if the blades are any good, given that the

All in all, I'm thrilled with the lot.

There are simply more razors here than I could ever use and I will sharing the wealth by putting some of them up on the block over the next week or two after I've had a chance to clean them up and take pictures. Given that I got a pretty good price for the lot, I'll keep the prices reasonable - none of that $100 stuff.

In addition, I received the NIB Golden 500 I bought on e-bay and the following from Charles at QED:

B&B Shave Stick
Baxter's ASB
Alum block in case
QED After Shave Conditioner.

Not bad for a Monday morning!

[slcsteve]

Unused vintage Lentheric lavender shaving soap.

http://homepage.mac.com/gvcgayle/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2006-10-03%2015.34.04%20-0700/Image-38BCDABC532F11DB.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/gvcgayle/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2006-10-03%2015.34.04%20-0700/Image-38BF04C2532F11DB.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/gvcgayle/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2006-10-03%2015.34.04%20-0700/Image-38BFCF42532F11DB.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/gvcgayle/.Pictures/Photo%20Album%20Pictures/2006-10-03%2015.34.04%20-0700/Image-38C09C30532F11DB.jpg

Smells great.......might even use it.

[Dinder1]

Thats a great looking dish.... I would use it.
Cheers, DJ.

[Dinder1]

Had a late UPS delivery.:biggrin:

Valobra Menthol shave soap.
Speick:
after shave lotion
shave cream
shave stick
Deo
and a bunch of samples.

[Stauff]

Merkur Progress

Not for shaving but still rather wonderful: 1 Caran d'ache ecridor retro ballpoint (brass with silver and rhodium coating, awesome pen :biggrin: )

[TomH]

Post this now..., sorry for beiing a little late Joe and thanks a lot my friend, for this wonderful stuff:thumbup1: :laugh: :wink2: :wink2:

-1 traveler bottle of Old Spice A/S lotion
-1 tube KMF Lavender&Shea shaving cream
-1 tube of Tom's Of Maine Mint shaving
-1 bottle of Qed da Vinci Water
-1 bottle of Herban Cowboy A/S balm

Thomas

[ada8356]

I just received a mixed lot of used razors/blades that I bought on e-bay.

I hope you didn't pay too much for used razor blades!!!:wink:

[Suzuki]

I hope you didn't pay too much for used razor blades!!!:wink:

Actually, the used blades are why I bought the lot, don't really want all the new injectors:biggrin:

[PalmettoB]

Thomas:
Good stuff. Glad to see you're still posting!

[Scorpio]

Waiting at my door today was a Gillette FAt Boy w/ case date code f-4. The razor is in excellent shape.

Rafael

5 Fat boys
4 Slims
One each of the color tips
'56 SS

and counting..........

[crackstar]

a couple of nice fragrances today:

1x Dolce & Gabbana Pour Homme edt
1x Ralph Lauren Polo Sport For Men edt

Jeff

[Scotto]

Got my Voleur de Roses decant from the Rikmeister... :thumbsup:

[dszpiro]

I had three boxes waiting for me when I came home this evening:

1. A Simpson's Chubby 2 in Super that I purchased from Steve. (I am using this beauty in the morning!) :thumbup1:

2. An order from Kent in the UK that included a tube of the Kent cream, 2 Kent combs, and 2 Kent stands (not shown): one for my BK12 and one for my T12 (on the way).

3. An eBay purchase of a shaving scuttle and an old Rooney brush. I will be posting more detailed of the Rooney as soon as I clean it up a bit: perhaps someone can help me identify the model.

Cheers,

[Lyrt]

I received my order from Rene.

De Vergulde Hand, full of words I don’t understand.
Mama Bear’s Amber Romance :001_tt1: , Dragon’s Tear, Crème Brûlée :a18: & Patchouli
Arko Sensitive and Commando
One pack of Derby and five FREE packs of Sharp blades (hope I’ll like them)


Again, thank you Rene. :biggrin:

[philamac]

Did not get a shave in Taylors/Trumpers or Truefitts but did get:

Taylors Shaving Shop Fragrance: Shave cream, cologne, deodorants(2)
Trumpers Rose tube
and not pictured, a very effective Kent shower brush. I thought I was clean before but:001_tongu .......

[philamac]

Whoops, sorry about the size of that last pic.

As a postscript, the assistant in Taylor's store told me that the cream in the tubes and tubs is exactly the same formula as I remember that being discussed here before.

[crackstar]

Yukio, De Vergulde Hand Scheerzeep means The Guilded Hand shaving soap in Dutch. I have some also, it's nice stuff, I think you'll enjoy it.

Jeff

[dszpiro]

Whoops, sorry about the size of that last pic.
As a postscript, the assistant in Taylor's store told me that the cream in the tubes and tubs is exactly the same formula as I remember that being discussed here before.

A trip to Jermyn Street! I am sooo envious.

I used to live in London and the occasionally self-indulgent walk down Jermyn St. was always something I thoroughly enjoyed. Shaving, shirts, shoes: it is a cornucopia of men's supplies. It has been about 4 years since I was last there, but I can't wait to return. :rolleyes:

Cheers,

[philamac]

You are right dzspiro, it is just a delight to walk down, especially as you can then go round Regent Street and Oxford Street. The credit card took a hammering that day.

[Mama Bear]

Today, I think I have you all beat......:eek: :tongue: Cookie's 4 beautiful babies and a bottle of Dom from JoAnna.... :smile:

With that said, I am going back to sleep again..... :biggrin:
:001_wub: :001_wub: :001_wub: :001_wub:

[jduffy]

Cute and I'm not talking about the champagne.

Congrats..... :biggrin:

[htownmmm]

100 Feather blades(courtesy of cotton blossom-however, no free razor!) :biggrin:

Wooden soap dish (for alum block)

As a result , I have now organized my medicine cabinet into a shaving cabinet; unfortunately, it's not big enough to hold my creams, mugs,and my after shave balms. :cool:

On to the next order!


Marty

[TraderJoe]

2073

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

[jnich67]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3830

Today:

Kiwis. Not quite ripe yet, so I figured I'd use one for a still-life. And...



But did try to shave it.....:001_tongu

Jordan

[Jim]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3872

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3885

[dszpiro]

Hi Jim,

That looks like the Omega from Personal Beauty on Amazon. If so, I think you'll really enjoy it: I enjoy mine! :wink:

Cheers,
Danny

[Chagidiel]

I just had to post pics on my latest brush.. Its a shining new Muehle-Pinsel Handmade Silvertip. Got it for just about 40$.. Sweet... Sorry about the crappy pics - old camera..

[dszpiro]

Derby blades and Arko cream: Its "Celebrate Turkey" at my place! :biggrin:

Cheers,

[crackstar]

Danny, wait til you try the Arko "Sensitive" cream! It smells so nice, and there's a good cooling and soothing effect, especially when you rinse your face with cold water after a shave. The "Commando" cream lathers like crazy, real slick, and also smells great.
Happy shaving! :smile:

Jeff

[ratcheer]

I just had to post pics on my latest brush.. Its a shining new Muehle-Pinsel Handmade Silvertip. Got it for just about 40$.. Sweet... Sorry about the crappy pics - old camera..

Beautiful! Only $40? Wow!

Tim

[dszpiro]

Danny, wait til you try the Arko "Sensitive" cream! It smells so nice, and there's a good cooling and soothing effect, especially when you rinse your face with cold water after a shave. The "Commando" cream lathers like crazy, real slick, and also smells great.
Happy shaving! :smile:

Jeff

Thanks Jeff. There are so many folks on B&B that are Arko fans that I am very anxious to try this. Sadly, I hacked-up my face a bit this morning (perhaps too many days on the same blade + using the Vision set too aggressively) that I think I'll have to pass on shaving tomorrow just to let my face recuperate a bit. :frown: So, it'll have to wait until Sunday for my first Arko experience.

Have a great weekend,

[Tinzien]

This week:

QED Patchouli/Tea Tree/Peppermint Shave Stick
QED Rose Geranium Shave Stick
QED Mocha Java Shave Stick
100g of White Pine Needle Chinese Tea
Nancy Boy Shampoo
Nancy Boy Conditioner
Nancy Boy Hair Gel
Nancy Boy Laundry Detergent (Lemon Verbena)
Nancy Boy Linen Water (Signature Scent)
Nancy Boy Foaming Hand Wash
Nancy Boy Body Bar (Signature Scent)

C&E Nomad Shave Cream (Jar)
C&E Sweet Almond Oil Shave Cream (Tub)

And a ton of samples and bottles from Basenotes! Mmmm.... :w00t:

[MasonM]

Simpsons Duke #2 (contest prize, Thanks Lee!)
Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar cream (tube)
Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes cream (tube)
Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood cream (tube)
2 Merkur leather razor travel cases

[pellicle]

But did try to shave it.....:001_tongu

Jordan


I'm shocked that it took four whole days until someone asked!!! :laugh:

[letterk]

My Omega Elegant arrived today.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3890

[ratcheer]

I went back to Target today and bought spares of Proraso shave cream, pre-shave cream, and liquid cream after-shave, just in case they decide not to re-stock it.

When I checked out, the lady at the cash register commented, "We sure sell a lot of this. I had never heard of it, before." I told her that I really like it, that Target is the only place I can find it, and that I hope they keep carrying it. I doubt that my comments will get back to anyone that matters, though.

Tim

[Scotto]

Got my Rooney style 3 small from Tones today:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2770_2_1.JPG

Here it is, bloomed, with its older brother:
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2774_1_1.JPG

[Scorpio]

2006 Kia Sorento EX...all my AD's just took a big hit for the next 72 months.

OUCH!!!!!

Rafael

[Scotto]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3906
Nancy Boy shave cream x 2
Foaming hand soap
bath bar

[TraderJoe]

Box of 3 Speick Body Soaps
Speick AS Lotion (Splash)
Speick Shave Cream
Weleda "Everon" Lip Balm

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=3908

[Dinder1]

Nice score Joe, I have the slash and the cream, both are very nice.
Cheers, DJ.

[TraderJoe]

Thanks DJ. I bought the EDC and the Shave stick a while back, and absolutely enjoy the scent. Its a classy, clean & spicy scent. The kind of scent that you search for but never find. Not to mention the shave stick works very well. After I saw you use the cream two days in a row, I took the plunge and bought the rest of it.

[crackstar]

Joe, I have a tube of Speick shave cream too, and I'm delighted with it, in fact, I must say it's one of my favorites. I find the scent between Old Spice and Noxzema, and the lather amazing, and soothing! Enjoy it, buddy!

Jeff

[Dinder1]

Have you guys tried the Speick a/s balm? I think that is next on my list.
Cheers, DJ.

[TraderJoe]

Joe, I have a tube of Speick shave cream too, and I'm delighted with it, in fact, I must say it's one of my favorites. I find the scent between Old Spice and Noxzema, and the lather amazing, and soothing! Enjoy it, buddy!

Jeff

Thanks Jeff, I shaved with the speick last night, its quite enjoyable. Definitely one of my favorite scents.

DJ - I haven't tried the Speick balm. I'm in an alcohol-based AS mode right now, and when I circle back to using balms I'll most likely pick up a speick.

Where can I get the Volabra?

[crackstar]

Oh boy, that's a good question, Joe...hmm, I don't really know. :ohmy: I find that Cella's very similar to Valobra in texture, scent, and lather.

Jeff

[Dinder1]

Thanks Jeff, I shaved with the speick last night, its quite enjoyable. Definitely one of my favorite scents.

DJ - I haven't tried the Speick balm. I'm in an alcohol-based AS mode right now, and when I circle back to using balms I'll most likely pick up a speick.

Where can I get the Volabra?
Joe, you will love the Valobra. You can get it here www.beautyhabit.com as well as the Speick products.
Cheers, DJ.

[crackstar]

Thanks DJ, I just checked it out too!

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

Joe, you will love the Valobra. You can get it here www.beautyhabit.com (http://www.beautyhabit.com) as well as the Speick products.
Cheers, DJ.

Thank you!

[ratcheer]

I got an old razor, today. I asked my father-in-law if he had an old safety razor he didn't use anymore and when he said he did, I offerred to buy it from him. He brought out two and said I could take my pick, but he wouldn't accept any money.

The one I did not select was a Gillette with the opening doors at the top. The nub at the end of the handle was blue. That's about all I can say to describe it. He said he got it a little after the Korean War.

The other one, which I selected, was an older open comb Gillette, mostly brass in color but the top plate is more of a copper color. It is in a black bakelite case with the single word "Star" on it. The piece with the comb says "Gillette" and there are some patent numbers, but I don't see anything resembling (to me) a model number. It seems to be in very good condition and I may shave with it.

He said it was owned by an uncle of his and he believes it dates to World War II or earlier. Does anyone have ideas about what model razor it is?

I want to make and post some pictures of it, but my digital camera's battery does not seem to be charging up. It may be dead after months of non-use. :redface:

Tim

[PalmettoB]

Mama Bear's Rosemary Mint and Lavender soaps, and an alum block. Thanks, MB! :biggrin:
Tim, check the Geocities site for some possible answers:
http://www.geocities.com/safetyrazors/gil_ser2.htm
Hope it helps.

[ratcheer]

Tim, check the Geocities site for some possible answers:
http://www.geocities.com/safetyrazors/gil_ser2.htm
Hope it helps.

Thanks. This razor is apparently from the no-serial-number and no-date-codes era, so it was hard to tell anything from that info. But I appreciate the tip.

Tim

[ratcheer]

Here is one pic of the razor I got, yesterday. I took several, but I must be very rusty - none of the others were any good.

Tim