Acquisitions December 8 - 14

[Suzuki]

Let's see the goodies for the week!

[frank85]

CREED SILVER MOUNTAIN WATER :biggrin:

[kmarriner]

http://bionickevin.com/Stuff/IMG_1124.JPG
http://bionickevin.com/Stuff/IMG_1119.JPG

[pal]

I almost purchased that T&H sampler but I wasn't sure how the packaging worked (being a pouch instead of a bottle). Let us know if you think it was worth the price?

[r5cackus]

Just got this today from Ram.. Pre-Vulfix Simpson Chubby 1 Super in 2-band. As you can see, incredibly good condition. Thanks Copperhead!

http://i35.tinypic.com/23rpitg.jpg

[dpm802]

It's HERE!

Tabac Original Luxury Bath Soap (http://cgi.ebay.com/1-x-Tabac-Original-Luxury-Bath-Soap-100g-with-Shell_W0QQitemZ250314402230QQihZ015QQcategoryZ887Q QtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem) ... just 13 calendar days since I placed my order. (Thanks, dridiot ... and the various members that pointed me to him in my quest for this awesome smelling soap!)

I still don't understand why a soap made in Germany has to be ordered all the way from Singapore just so I can indulge myself here in New Jersey ... but so it goes.

I also don't understand what compelled me to pay $16.99 (includes shipping) for a 100g bar of soap. But, I'm not complaining.

Is this a crazy hobby we have, or what?

[Haiku]

This is a new acquisition, and to my mind, it may be the ultimate SE razor. The Ever-Ready Streamline Set with razor, stropper and strop. All NIB.

The razor is very heavy the finish is chrome and the quality of the workmanship is just superb.

Here's a picture of the razor (I cribbed this from a post by bpope62) he called it an Ever-ready Jewell.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14993


Here are a couple of pictures of my set:


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14990

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=14991

[copperhead]

WOW..that SE looks stunning, in my view it just beat the G-Bar and took the first place. Nice score.

BTW The handle looks similar to the Star DE razor.

[dkapp]

I just got my new Muhle R89 and it is beautiful. I'll have to try and find my camera for a SOTD post.

[thirdeye]

This is a new acquisition, and to my mind, it may be the ultimate SE razor. The Ever-Ready Streamline Set with razor, stropper and strop. All NIB.

The razor is very heavy the finish is chrome and the quality of the workmanship is just superb.


That Ever-Ready Streamline Set is one beautiful SE set....Excellent score!

[rodd]

Another good day. :D
I bought these from BJC:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/3094421634_cd113eae9b.jpg?v=0http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/3093579183_d3bb68fa0d.jpg?v=0

I was very happy with the price, then I get the package and he threw in these:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3158/3094423066_6cf68ea865.jpg?v=0
and this GEM poster (the tuckaway ad was another purchase I just framed.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/3094419950_dc9fccd805.jpg?v=0
I think that poster is so cool. Thanks BJC!!

I also got these feather single edge blades so that I can try my Vallets.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/3094420346_f40b524f6a.jpg?v=0

[prewt]

Love the razor Ontario, I have one just like it but not the set. Great find, I'm jealous.

[thirdeye]

That's one nice pile of goodies Rodd. Your getting as bad as me now. Oh no, we can't stop at just razors.....:lol::lol:

[Hoos]

Nice hauls, everyone!

Rodd - do you have a date for the Gem ad? I have that box and razor, but not the razor blade dispenser, and have always wondered what the date was for it.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3215/3094419950_dc9fccd805.jpg

[superbleu]

Aristocrat in box, Travel Tech in leather pouch both from B&B member jtwoods
Flair tip rocket TSD member MTgrayling
Shavemac brush (yes, another one) from B&B member ctr
C&E SAO, MEM olive, 39c slant, feather blades TSD & B&B member Whiskerlips
Palmolive shave stick, and the rest of the blades gratis from B&B member BroJohn

Guys if you are reading this thanks to all of you.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/3094561918_d91d318633.jpg

[joshmpdx]

I just got my new Muhle R89 and it is beautiful. I'll have to try and find my camera for a SOTD post.

That is a GREAT idea!

Great looking razor, let us know how it shaves.

[rodd]

Nice hauls, everyone!

Rodd - do you have a date for the Gem ad? I have that box and razor, but not the razor blade dispenser, and have always wondered what the date was for it.


I just went down and checked. I don't think there is a date on it, but the bottom right corner has a 49 on it, no idea if that might be the year or what it might be, but no copyright or anything on it. Sorry!

[Hoos]

Thanks for checking, rodd. Much appreciatedd.

[zappa99]

It's HERE!

Tabac Original Luxury Bath Soap (http://cgi.ebay.com/1-x-Tabac-Original-Luxury-Bath-Soap-100g-with-Shell_W0QQitemZ250314402230QQihZ015QQcategoryZ887Q QtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem) ... just 13 calendar days since I placed my order. (Thanks, dridiot ... and the various members that pointed me to him in my quest for this awesome smelling soap!)

I still don't understand why a soap made in Germany has to be ordered all the way from Singapore just so I can indulge myself here in New Jersey ... but so it goes.

I also don't understand what compelled me to pay $16.99 (includes shipping) for a 100g bar of soap. But, I'm not complaining.

Is this a crazy hobby we have, or what?

Agreed (but share the bath with someone and it feels like a bargain :tongue_sm)

[thirdeye]

Well, I didn't think there was anything else coming my way this year but this was hand delivered today from NYC. Thank you Jim.
Here is my newest 1921 Gillette Big Fellow in Silver. It needs a good cleaning but it's a fine way to close out the year for collecting.

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

[prewt]

package from T&H arrived today via the Post. I made a deal, all shaving purchases will not be opened or used until Christmas. This will insure everyone gets to open gifts from Santa Christmas morning.

[dovoguy]

I've got some tabac that Im trying for the first time. I also order some ralph lauren safari shave soap. A new shavemac 585 silvertip from the retro line. And a mint Gillette black adjustable. Sorry I can't post any pics right now. Also I found a gillette travel razor with a short handle brand new never used with a pack of old gillette blades still in the palstic wrapping. The head of the razor still has the original price of 1.50 wrote on it.

[scottydoint]

Nice Ray, that case looks to be in better than most condition.

[Hoos]

I just won a little stash on the bay.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x300/Hoos1492/aa60_12.jpg

The Richwood(?) which looks in terrible shape is the rare and elusive "inverted Gillette logo" Richwood. Almost as rare as a tan-tip Superspeed! :lol:

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x300/Hoos1492/ad28_12.jpg

However, the Aristocrat and the Red/Black both look to be in excellent condition. As is the autostropper. Which I don't know what I'll do with.

[rodd]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/3096387333_4df91de35c.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/3096387069_200c467af8.jpg?v=0
Just a normal flare tip.... except it's made in Mexico!!!
The case bottom says "Estuche Hecho en EUA" and "Distribudo por Compania Interamericana Gillette SA Colon, Panama"
I could not get a picture of the case to be legible in pictures. I had a hard time with the razor. :wink:

[thirdeye]

Brent, Nice little score. That Richwood looks a lot like my Big Fellow in gold or my Silver one that is back three post before yours.

The mystery of the backward Logo is a repair job. I've seen this many times.

[thirdeye]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/3096387333_4df91de35c.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/3096387069_200c467af8.jpg?v=0
Just a normal flare tip.... except it's made in Mexico!!!
The case bottom says "Estuche Hecho en EUA" and "Distribudo por Compania Interamericana Gillette SA Colon, Panama"
I could not get a picture of the case to be legible in pictures. I had a hard time with the razor. :wink:

Nice one Rodd!

[DustBow]

I just got my new Muhle R89 and it is beautiful. I'll have to try and find my camera for a SOTD post.

Nice looking razor, I like the newer knurling pattern better than the older all-vertical design.

Let us know how it shaves, most seem to think they are pretty aggressive - at least the open comb models.

[Mr.Gentleman]

Today arrived my new Dorcos ST301...

:lol::lol::lol:

[markb]

This week so far....

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/new%20products/12-8%20to%2012-14/Img_1057.jpg

C.O. Bigelow Bay Rum ASB (very nice!!)
Tabac Original (LOVE the scent)
1958 Gillette Fat Boy (haven't tried it yet)

More goodies on the way!! :thumbup1:

[biomesh]

An order from shavingessentials.net came in:

- Ogallala Bay Rum Shaving Stick
- Ogallala Bay Rum and Sandalwood Shaving Stick
- Institute Karite Shaving Soap

A few generous samples were also included - Cremo Cream, Col Conks Lime Shaving Soap, JM Frasers Shaving Cream, and Wesley & Scott Orange Aftershave Balm.

I think they look through my stash to see what else they can get me to buy :biggrin:

Thanks John!

[bbsupersport]

As someone earlier posted, I promised last night that anything else shaving related that arrives before Christmas gets wrapped and put under the tree for all to share in my excitement Christmas morning.
I think that's a fair trade! :biggrin:

Here's some pics of my "Custom Genuine Horn Shavemac with Special Silvertip Bristles" that just arrived. I snuck it out to take a couple of pics and put it back in the packaging until the 25th!

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35827

35828

35829

[rodd]

As someone earlier posted, I promised last night that anything else shaving related that arrives before Christmas gets wrapped and put under the tree for all to share in my excitement Christmas morning.
I think that's a fair trade! :biggrin:

Here's some pics of my "Custom Genuine Horn Shavemac with Special Silvertip Bristles" that just arrived. I snuck it out to take a couple of pics and put it back in the packaging until the 25th!


That is a beauty!

[scoopster]

That is a beauty!

+1 Man, those horn handle brushes coming out of Shavemac are unbelievable.

[markb]

That is a beauty!
Agreed!!! A work of art!! :eek:

[bbsupersport]

Agreed!!! A work of art!! :eek:


+1 Man, those horn handle brushes coming out of Shavemac are unbelievable.


That is a beauty!


Thanks guys, It looks even better than I was expecting! I'm really pleased. If it works half as good as it looks I'll be estatic! :biggrin:

[vior]

Thanks guys, It looks even better than I was expecting! I'm really pleased. If it works half as good as it looks I'll be estatic! :biggrin:

What a beautiful brush!

These custom horn shavemacs perform even better than they look. :eek:

[Tarsyn]

I just won a little stash on the bay.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x300/Hoos1492/aa60_12.jpg

The Richwood(?) which looks in terrible shape is the rare and elusive "inverted Gillette logo" Richwood. Almost as rare as a tan-tip Superspeed! :lol:

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x300/Hoos1492/ad28_12.jpg

However, the Aristocrat and the Red/Black both look to be in excellent condition. As is the autostropper. Which I don't know what I'll do with.

You got a great deal on that. I had that as a watch item in my ebay items. I just forgot to bid on it. Congratulations, that is a great collection.

[profsaffel]

That is a beautiful brush! If it lathers half as well as it looks, then you should have wonderful shaves. :thumbsup:

[Hoos]

Brent, Nice little score. That Richwood looks a lot like my Big Fellow in gold or my Silver one that is back three post before yours.

The mystery of the backward Logo is a repair job. I've seen this many times.

Thanks Ray. It does look like that same razor. If so, I think this would be my first Big Fellow.

I kind of figured the Gillette logo was a repair goof. Seeing what that box looks like, it was pretty much what I figured. But the resale/collectible value of the "rare inverted Gillette logo boxed razor" has got to be higher than "Big Fellow in a broken box". :lol:

[BillEllis]

I picked up a nice barber print at an antique show and had it reframed. I think it came out pretty good. It goes with great great grandpappy's barber chair just fine...

[markb]

I picked up a nice barber print at an antique show and had it reframed. I think it came out pretty good. It goes with great great grandpappy's barber chair just fine...
Sweet!!!! :thumbup1:

[rodd]

Very cool Bill! Did you ever figure anything out for footrests? I haven't seen anything on that chair for a while.

[BillEllis]

Very cool Bill! Did you ever figure anything out for footrests? I haven't seen anything on that chair for a while.The chair actually came with a foot stool rather than something that was an extension of the chair. I will have to try to recreate one when I can spend some time on it. There are parts that are missing from underneath that were the hardware pieces allowing the chair to tilt back. For whatever reasons, the family members removed them long ago and put screws through the frame to keep it from functioning that way again. I am going to pull the worn leather skin off of the velvet, remove that as well and then have it reupholstered. I just don't know if I should do it in leather or burgundy velvet as was the original chair.

[Haiku]

The chair actually came with a foot stool rather than something that was an extension of the chair. I will have to try to recreate one when I can spend some time on it. There are parts that are missing from underneath that were the hardware pieces allowing the chair to tilt back. For whatever reasons, the family members removed them long ago and put screws through the frame to keep it from functioning that way again. I am going to pull the worn leather skin off of the velvet, remove that as well and then have it reupholstered. I just don't know if I should do it in leather or burgundy velvet as was the original chair.

Very best of luck with this project, it looks like a really worthwhile one. Do post a picture of it when you've got it done. Actually, if it isn't too much trouble, post a couple of it while the project is in progress.

The picture by the way is just great.

[thebikingengineer]

Well, I just got my package from Shaving Essentials yesterday. Cracked it open and saw the bowl of Tabac sitting front and center with a Spiek shaving stick to one side of it and the Ogalla Bay Rum and Sandlewood on the other. Also included were samples of J.M. Fraser Shaving Cream, Wesley & Scott Lavendar ASB (wonderful stuff), and Booster Oriental Spice AS Splash.

So far I've tried everything but the shaving sticks (saving those for travel) and everything is awesome so far. Also, I've got to give props to John who runs Shavingessentials.net. He's really a stand up guy, he e-mailed me to make sure my order was correct and was very cordial the entire time, and then when I opened my package there was a hand-written thank you note thanking me for my order. Really a great purchasing experience, I will not hesitate to order from John again.

[JEEP]

Beautiful chair Bill :w00t:

This week so far...

Monday:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score111208_02.jpg

Douglas pure badger brush. Has already been tried, it is a big improvement over my artificial Wilkinson

Today:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score111208_01.jpg

Trevarno organic natural soap, Taylor of Old Bond Street alum block and a sample of Truefitt and Hill Grafton Cologne


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score111208_03.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score111208_04.jpg

Travel set with a Swedish Matador De Luxe razor


Regards.

Jakob

[kmarriner]

The picture is horrible but I just couldn't get it right...
http://bionickevin.com/Stuff/IMG_1169.JPG

TOBS samples from shavingessentials and a tube of proraso.

[gregdreg]

http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/8939/img1463hb0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img75.imageshack.us/img75/img1463hb0.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img75/img1463hb0.jpg/1/)

Thanx to the bath and body works coupon I got all of this for 21 bucks:w00t:
Tomorrow will be my first shave with proraso, and I am eagerly awating it after all the good reviews I have read on B&B.

[rodd]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/3101572006_d1ed73f86b.jpg?v=0

[thirdeye]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3195/3101572006_d1ed73f86b.jpg?v=0


Rodd, the phrase, "fill a bathtub with the stuff" is just a joke....:lol:

Nice score!

[Hoos]

No pics. But I just got 150 Swedish Gillette blades from Westcoastshaving.

Yes. Approx. 3 years worth of shaves (give or take a bad blade).

That makes me very, very happy. :w00t:

[rodd]

Rodd, the phrase, "fill a bathtub with the stuff" is just a joke....:lol:

Nice score!

Is it funny, or sad that I have yet to try it? Something about discontinued things draws me in, and I wasn't about to pay $12 to ship one bottle. :lol:

[scottydoint]

Here a couple recent scores for me. The Aristocrat set replaces my other so so one, a Canadian NEW, my sweet gold Norfolk set, and a Milady Decollectee Parisienne. In the second picture is my Bostonian, Richwood, and WWI US Service set.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1936.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/PICT1938.jpg

[biomesh]

Is it funny, or sad that I have yet to try it? Something about discontinued things draws me in, and I wasn't about to pay $12 to ship one bottle. :lol:

Both, but at least it is a good product.

[Aaron01]

Merkur HD (34C)

And this

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/The%20NEW/1936%20Red%20and%20Black.jpg

[thirdeye]

Merkur HD (34C)

And this

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/The%20NEW/1936%20Red%20and%20Black.jpg

Very Nice Score on this Bar Handled New.

[markb]

40's era Gillette Tech

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/new%20products/12-8%20to%2012-14/Img_1058.jpg

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Took a trip to the local Crabtree & Evelyn.. 30% off on everything!!

Nomad SS w/ refill & an Edwin Jagger BB Shave Brush

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/new%20products/12-8%20to%2012-14/Img_1062.jpg

[Belcher]

Don't you just hate it....great customer service, wonderful experience, and free samples which lead to regularly visiting their webpage and trying unsuccessfully ignore the acquisition disorder calling out for you to by a full container of one of the samples they sent...... I'll be purchasing a Pre de Provence shave soap on my next order, what can I say my lady loves the smell!

[thirdeye]

40's era Gillette Tech

Took a trip to the local Crabtree & Evelyn.. 30% off on everything!!

Nomad SS w/ refill & an Edwin Jagger BB Shave Brush


Mark, your score adds up to one fine shave set up...Very Nice!

[glennz]

My grandfather's Gillette has come my way! Not particularly old, an F 2 Fatboy adjustable, but a great bit to get. I just got it this evening, and haven't attempted any cleanup yet, but pics are below.

I also got either my grandfather or great-grandfather's old straight razor, which has broken scales, but is a great item to have! It is an H. Boker, complete with case (well used), that says "King Cutter" on the box, and has "Our Leader" engraved on the blade.

Edit: Apparently I don't know how to put in URLs without the board truncating them. I will work on that later.

[ctakim]

Can't see the pics but I hope they are nice!:frown:

[glennz]

Can't see the pics but I hope they are nice!:frown:
For some reason the URLs were truncated by the board. They worked last night, but this morning portions were missing. I edited the original post and turned them in to attachments.

[markb]

Arrived today from West Coast Shaving.

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/new%20products/12-8%20to%2012-14/Img_1070.jpg

TOBS Avocado
TOBS Lavender
Merkur 38C
"Choice" Sampler Pack (Crystal, Feather, Dorco, Gillette Platinum & Derby Extra)

It's been a good week!! :001_smile

[bythbook]

from the 'bay - a vintage brush!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15038

[scottydoint]

from the 'bay - a vintage brush!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15038

Does that say abercrombie and fitch? If so, just cut random chunks of hair out, melt the handle, and throw up and or get paint on it. If it is sells like their jeans do, it will increase the value by at least 200%

[bythbook]

Does that say abercrombie and fitch? If so, just cut random chunks of hair out, melt the handle, and throw up and or get paint on it. If it is sells like their jeans do, it will increase the value by at least 200%

HA!

Yup - Abercrombie & Fitch - back when their clientele was well-off men (adventurers - quite like B&B'ers) - not teen-age girls.

[Tarsyn]

I thought I had already posted this earlier but it looks like it didn't take so here it goes again. Just got a bunch of stuff in from Razor and Brush. Giovanni is the best. He sure does treat his customers well. Below is the stuff he sent me this week. I can't wait to try it out.

[biomesh]

I'll let the boxes speak for themselves :biggrin:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15044

[Leatherneck]

Couple days ago, I picked up two bottles of Aqua Velva Ice Balm after reading the posts about it being discontinued.

Today I bought a Schick N-1 and a Allegro Model-E blade stropper at a local antique mall. Allegro came with the box and all instructions for $3.50. It'll look pretty cool in my budding (?) collection.

Kevin

[natesegg]

Hey guys, I posted this as it's own thread so it wouldn't get lost amidst the other hordes of scores for the week.

I acquired this at a local antique mall the other day. I was wondering if anyone could help me identify it. It's a Gillette adjustable date stamped F1. It's in near mint condition. Silo doors work perfectly and adjustment dial clicks & locks without a hitch (sometimes they can get a little sloppy/loose i've noticed).....

anywho, I paid $5 for it, figured not too bad for as good of condition as it was in. All i did was soak it in some scrubbing bubbles for like 3 min, rinsed, dried, and snapped a picture or two.

look forward to your feedback. thanks guys!

[scottydoint]

You got yourself a 1960, first quarter Fatboy. One in that condition is easily worth $40, so $5 was a steal.

[thirdeye]

Nate, That's a fine looking Fatboy you have there. The numbers look crisp and there is no signs of brassing at all. The head looks to be in very good condition as well. Just make sure the blade sits straight and square.
I think you've done fantastic. Great job.

[glennz]

Got my maternal great-grandfather's safety razor today. It is manufactured in Canada, and is more or less a three piece razor, although the handle is hollow and the caps on both ends of the handle come off. No serial number or date code.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hlUTaH6Q-tMN5VGJOwVBkQ
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QmIkAyZ5naiRw7Lb2fKVFQ
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/t_Mj2_95YItUmA84VD7XJQ
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hra-tauvFfs4Z-BN-3dbxQ

[Jim]

I'll let the boxes speak for themselves :biggrin:


Bravo!:001_smile

[bbsupersport]

Arrived today from West Coast Shaving.

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/new%20products/12-8%20to%2012-14/Img_1070.jpg

TOBS Avocado
TOBS Lavender
Merkur 38C
"Choice" Sampler Pack (Crystal, Feather, Dorco, Gillette Platinum & Derby Extra)

It's been a good week!! :001_smile

Hi markb,

Nice kit you have there!
Excellent choice on the TOBS creams, especially the Avocado...still one of my favourites!:tongue:

[merwtje]

With outer shipping box as well, hardly used.

[markb]

Just delivered.

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/new%20products/12-8%20to%2012-14/Img_1080.jpg

I LOVE the smell of this!!! :001_wub:

[thirdeye]

Very nice Erwin, ths is the one you said you where sending me for Christmas, right?.....:biggrin:


With outer shipping box as well, hardly used.

[merwtje]

Very nice Erwin, ths is the one you said you where sending me for Christmas, right?.....:biggrin:

Could you PM your address again?:smile::smile:

[rodd]

Erwin, I happen to know Ray's address, so I will send that to you. You can mail it care of Rodd. :wink: Great score!

[Dharion]

Erwin, that's one of the shiniest on these forums. Nate, your fatboy is outstanding, too. Can't decide which one I would like to have more :blush:

[thirdeye]

Could you PM your address again?:smile::smile:

I'll get it right out to you.....:biggrin:...Very nice piece BTW...


Erwin, I happen to know Ray's address, so I will send that to you. You can mail it care of Rodd. :wink: Great score!

Thanks pal, I knew I could count on you to take care of things...:001_rolle

[Windwalker]

Lot 1, 1-Dunham Duplex, 1-Gold Gem Junior in case with blades and mismatched handle, 1-Silver Ever Ready head, no handle, with box, 1-Auto Strop box with strop, 1-Silver Gem 1912 with ornate handle, 1-Silver Gem Damaskeen in poor condition, 2-Silver Gem Travel Razors with ornate handles and cases. 1-Silver Travel Razor, 2 piece head, 2 piece handle and case, poor condition, box and razor are stamped "Made in Germany".

[thirdeye]

Looks great Jerry!!!!:001_smile

[D.Irving79]

Lot 1, 1-Dunham Duplex, 1-Gold Gem Junior in case with blades and mismatched handle, 1-Silver Ever Ready head, no handle, with box, 1-Auto Strop box with strop, 1-Silver Gem 1912 with ornate handle, 1-Silver Gem Damaskeen in poor condition, 2-Silver Gem Travel Razors with ornate handles and cases. 1-Silver Travel Razor, 2 piece head, 2 piece handle and case, poor condition, box and razor are stamped "Made in Germany".

the handle in the gem junior case is for a 1930s-1940s auto strop razor. also, the ever ready head appears to be a 1908, 1909. one of those gem handles MIGHT fit it, but im not 100%

[Windwalker]

Dave,
Actually, since you mentioned it, the knurled handle from the Gem Damaskeen, will fit the Ever Ready head. However the other ones will not. The thread is just a touch larger. Thanks for the info on the gold handle, I knew it wasn't right, just had no idea where it came from. Just pulled out the Auto Strop, that I have had for a bit. The handle would fit, but the threads on the handle are all boogered up. You must do this for a living. :wink: Any idea if that head is a single edge or wedge head? I tried a single in it, but it just doesn't feel secure in the head. It does not have a safety bar, and I don't see where it could attach. I would hate to try it and have it shift while using it.

[D.Irving79]

hahaha.


try out that ever ready when you get a chance. its a truly wonderful razor.

[scottydoint]

With outer shipping box as well, hardly used.

WOW:drool: Isn't it a #16 though going by the patent #'s?

[merwtje]

WOW:drool: Isn't it a #16 though going by the patent #'s?

No.15 :smile:

[scottydoint]

Now I see, the 15 is open comb and 16 is a regular bar, but they both have the same patent #'s?

[kevtex]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score111208_03.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score111208_04.jpg

Travel set with a Swedish Matador De Luxe razor



Jeep,I really like the looks of the Swedish Matador razors but I've hard a time locating one here in the US. Are they pretty common in your country?

[Areler67]

A bottle of Pino Sylveste edt for 11.5 Eur instead of 22.5 Eur....

[Dustinl]

Here is a brush that I scored off of eBay a few days ago. I was worried when it came in because the dark band has a predominant reddish color to it. Does badger sometimes come red? The second pic is next to a Rooney 3/1 for compairrison.

[D.Irving79]

only communist badgers.

[JEEP]

Jeep,I really like the looks of the Swedish Matador razors but I've hard a time locating one here in the US. Are they pretty common in your country?

This is the first I have seen, but I can keep a look out for one if you are interested?


Regards.

Jakob

[napoleon]

only communist badgers.

:lol:Chinese communist badger:lol:

[D.Irving79]

:lol:Chinese communist badger:lol:

hahahahaha.

[bythbook]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15090

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15087

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15038


gettin' the BAD bad!

[Dustinl]

I obviously posted a serious question in a comedy and slapstick thread by accident. So I take it that no one has seen badger hair with a reddish tint?



DL

[D.Irving79]

i made a joke in that thread, but i will say ive owned an ever ready boar brush that was DEEP RED. i think mine was dyed to match the handle though.

in the end i smashed it in a vice grip with a hammer.

[Antique Hoosier]

13/16 WEDGE Marked "Elmo" (presumed English) beneath a stylized sunburst with a model number? 1512/34. Scales are flamed maple with a burl veneer. BST transaction via Retro Grouch/Mike. If anyone has any info on this blade's manufacturer, I would be interested. Shaved with it Saturday and Sunday after its arrival!

The attached pic is from my Sunday December 14th Shave Of The Day.

[D.Irving79]

that is what a straight should look like :001_smile

[thirdeye]

Mike, that is a mighty fine str8 sir!!!

[markb]

A quick stop at the local whole foods store yielded this end-of-the-week acquisition..

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/new%20products/12-8%20to%2012-14/IMG_1092.JPG

After reading the reviews here I had to get them both.. :wink:

[prophetic_joe]

A few new things.

Bulldog
old brush that I re-knotted with a Silver tip from golden knib
Old Spice After Shave and Cologne set

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/prophetic_joe/IMG_6286.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/prophetic_joe/IMG_6287.jpg
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f393/prophetic_joe/IMG_6288.jpg

[RoyalKooparillo]

I love the handles on those bulldogs. Nice haul!

[Haiku]

Got my maternal great-grandfather's safety razor today. It is manufactured in Canada, and is more or less a three piece razor, although the handle is hollow and the caps on both ends of the handle come off. No serial number or date code.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hlUTaH6Q-tMN5VGJOwVBkQ
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QmIkAyZ5naiRw7Lb2fKVFQ
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/t_Mj2_95YItUmA84VD7XJQ
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hra-tauvFfs4Z-BN-3dbxQ


What a great thing to have, congratulations!

[prophetic_joe]

I love the handles on those bulldogs. Nice haul!

No kidding. Thay are the most beautiful of the vintage Gillettes in my opinion. I like the TTOs with this type of handle as well.

[Hoos]

I just won a little stash on the bay.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x300/Hoos1492/aa60_12.jpg

The Richwood(?) which looks in terrible shape is the rare and elusive "inverted Gillette logo" Richwood. Almost as rare as a tan-tip Superspeed! :lol:

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x300/Hoos1492/ad28_12.jpg

However, the Aristocrat and the Red/Black both look to be in excellent condition. As is the autostropper. Which I don't know what I'll do with.


UPDATE: Received these today. The stropper - I don't care about. But I have one now. So, eh. Now the razors:

The razor in the wooden box: The box is in really bad shape (duct taped shut at one time). The razor is useless as is: it's a 3-piece and the cap is wrong - the screw portion isn't long enough to reach the handle. The handle and base are fine. Though they need some clean up. I may have an extra cap with the long screw that will fit. I'll see. But seeing one of the Gillette wooden boxes and the craftsmanship is nice. The box has been treated like crap, yet you can still get a feel for the craftsmanship that went into it and what a beauty it must have been when new.

The Red/Black: razor is in poor but shaveable shape. The box is OK.

The Aristocrat: I am now the proud and happy owner of a second '46/'47 Aristocrat. The razor is in good shape and definitely usable. It may be in great shape depending on how the handle cleans up - not sure if it's dirt or paint or really bad pitting. The box is in OK shape.

But, I've wanted another '46/'47 Aristocrat that's shaveworthy. Collectible would have been great, but I'm really very happy with the outcome. It's exactly what I was hoping for (the other two being in great shape would have been icing on the cake).

[rmhuntley]

Hoos.
I watched that set, but wasn't around in time to bid. Glad it went to another B&Br