Acquisitions February 9 - 15

[Suzuki]

Let's see what the shaving fairy brought you this week!

[D.Irving79]

ive been buying every collar this seller puts on ebay size 16-17. they are all NOS, never worn from the turn of the century. the one on the mannequin head is one i bought about 5 minutes ago. ive started wearing them daily.

[DarkAudit]

ive been buying every collar this seller puts on ebay size 16-17. they are all NOS, never worn from the turn of the century. the one on the mannequin head is one i bought about 5 minutes ago. ive started wearing them daily.

How about a pic of them in action, tie and all? :cool:

[D.Irving79]

hahaha, fat chance. maybe from the chin down...ones of these days :001_smile

[rodd]

ive been buying every collar this seller puts on ebay size 16-17. they are all NOS, never worn from the turn of the century. the one on the mannequin head is one i bought about 5 minutes ago. ive started wearing them daily.

That is awesome. I want to see a picture too, with the bow tie you were telling me about the other day. :) Is that bin your stock? Have you emailed the seller to see if you can buy them rather than bidding on each one?

PS that Mannequin is creepy.

[bythbook]

do you wear them with collarless shirts?

special vintage dress shirts?

where do you find them?

or do you wear them over the collar of dress shirts...?

what is this all about, Dave?

[thirdeye]

A little late, This Wilkinson "Sticky" arrived on Saterday, Brand Spanking new, not a mark on this one. I'd have to call it Mint.... Thank you Tido.


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/sticky02.jpg

[DarkAudit]

New week, new thread, new toys...

First up is the '57 Red Tip courtesy of Blue_monkey. Blades are of '52 vintage per the one in the back.

Second is a puck of C&E Sandalwood. Decided to grab some while I still could. Now I need a bowl for it.

[thirdeye]

New week, new thread, new toys...
First up is the '57 Red Tip courtesy of Blue_monkey. Blades are of '52 vintage per the one in the back.


That Red Tip is in fine looking shape. Nice score!

[D.Irving79]

That is awesome. I want to see a picture too, with the bow tie you were telling me about the other day. :) Is that bin your stock? Have you emailed the seller to see if you can buy them rather than bidding on each one?

PS that Mannequin is creepy.

nah, i have a collar box. ive got about 40 collars: 5 celluloid, 25 linene, 6 linen, and a couple soft cotton.

everytime i email the seller about buying all the ones in my size(s), i never hear back. i dont get it :001_rolle


do you wear them with collarless shirts?

special vintage dress shirts?

where do you find them?

or do you wear them over the collar of dress shirts...?

what is this all about, Dave?

yes i do. they still make them. they are worn with (2) collar studs.

i also know how to modify modern dress shirts to fit these collars.

i find them online mostly. its taken me YEARS to track down where i can get new ones and ive found sources of where i can get deadstock old ones.

ive always loved this whole style of dress (1910s-1920s) and i decided what the hell, why not. its not as expensive as you might think.

[paul.c]

I would really like to see the collar and shirt in action. I vote we open a thread dedicated to people begging you to take a picture. . .

[D.Irving79]

hahahahahaha. at least wait until the vintage ties i won get here :lol::lol:

[Antique Hoosier]

I would really like to see the collar and shirt in action. I vote we open a thread dedicated to people begging you to take a picture. . .

I agree...this is one of the most fantastic posts that I've read in 2 plus years on B&B. I was speaking to my sister recently about people who dress/live like generations past. I'm totally interested in seeing how these collars look!

[D.Irving79]

maybe i should just do a video.

:wink1:

[Blackstangal]

Ive been gone off the seller circuit awhile but have not stopped building my arsenal of great shavers.I found Ive been having a better time keeping all my finds,I get to use my own instead of testing them and the parting with them.I still log in everyday to stay in tune with whats happening.I tend to stick to vintage razors.Cant say which are my favorite cause they all kick butt.I honed them all myself,Im not the best,but they are sure good enough for me.The thing I miss the most are all the Pms,they went away when I stopped selling.Anyways here are a couple of pics of my rotation.:biggrin:

[Mr.Gentleman]

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My Red tip vs My Slim
http://i42.tinypic.com/34rdabm.jpg
http://i39.tinypic.com/9rsjo7.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/2sb21yf.jpg

[Mr.Gentleman]

http://i42.tinypic.com/2m2i1zr.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/4ljb7m.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/eur50n.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/291jbt3.jpg

[Deftim13]

Took a chance on the 'bay and scored. Seller had a crappy picture of this Fatboy and said it had all the instructions. He said the top of the razor showed scratches and looked beat up. I noticed that it looked like the instructions were still sealed with the blades so I took a gamble on buying it. Razor came in today and I would say this is in "NOS" condition. Razor had instructions still sealed, under the head of the razor in the case is the original "instruction are in razor pack"paper and the razor was mint condition. No scratches or any blemishes anywhere on the razor. Date code E3. 40221

I wish I had a camera to take better pictures of this.

One question though, what do I use to touch up and detail the case?

[Deftim13]

A little late, This Wilkinson "Sticky" arrived on Saterday, Brand Spanking new, not a mark on this one. I'd have to call it Mint.... Thank you Tido.


http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/sticky02.jpg

Good lord that looks awesome:eek:

[Gruder]

Nice! PM sent (well, not really, but old habits die hard. :biggrin:). Seriously, that's a beautiful collection. Good to see you posting.

[Starfury]

Took a chance on the 'bay and scored. Seller had a crappy picture of this Fatboy and said it had all the instructions. He said the top of the razor showed scratches and looked beat up. I noticed that it looked like the instructions were still sealed with the blades so I took a gamble on buying it. Razor came in today and I would say this is in "NOS" condition. Razor had instructions still sealed, under the head of the razor in the case is the original "instruction are in razor pack"paper and the razor was mint condition. No scratches or any blemishes anywhere on the razor. Date code E3. 40221


Great score!

[Blackstangal]

Nice! PM sent (well, not really, but old habits die hard. :biggrin:). Seriously, that's a beautiful collection. Good to see you posting.

Thanks!!!:biggrin: I still log on every day to see whats up.Still have some nice DEs,but mostly for display.Have about a 9 DE rotation.Just so I dont forget where I came from.I use one now and than.:w00t:

[VR6ofpain]

Visiting my grandmother this weekend I found my grandfather's old Gillette Injector razor (in very good shape) with two 5 blade pack/key's of Gillette "Twin Injector" blades" (two injector blades stacked and spot welded together). I am going to try one out. I also found a vintage Gillette "Thin Blades" pack of DE's sitting in a drawer in the bathroom next to an open pack of Good News! disposables. I was totally blown away, as these DE's were so old. Out of the 10 pack, 8 blades are left. Going to have to give on a go as well.


One question though, what do I use to touch up and detail the case?
I've had good luck with Meguiar's "PlastX" (http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G12310).

[mdunn]

old henckels strop. ohh boy its good. looks like its never (or only very lightly) been used. you can see the little twin design at the handle.

(i know, i have a crap camera)

[JEEP]

Just got this awesome 1961-64 Old Spice mug in the mail:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Old_Spice_Mug_61-64_01.jpg


Kindly presented to me by paul.c :001_smile

These mugs are, sadly, nowhere to be found in Denmark.


Regards and thanks.

Jakob

[Hanspleasure]

Aren't these mugs fantastic! I gave one to my Dad for father's day last year complete with new razors, blades, soaps and aftershave. Hope you enjoy!


Just got this awesome 1961-64 Old Spice mug in the mail:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Old_Spice_Mug_61-64_01.jpg


Kindly presented to me by paul.c :001_smile

These mugs are, sadly, nowhere to be found in Denmark.


Regards and thanks.

Jakob

[JEEP]

They are indeed fantastic. I have been wanting one ever since I first saw one here.


Regards.

Jakob

[Starfury]

They are indeed fantastic. I have been wanting one ever since I first saw one here.


Regards.

Jakob

Hmmm...now you make me want to go into the bathroom and break-out my late father's OS mug and give it a whirl. Or swirl...or...whatever. :tongue_sm

Cheers.

[napoleon]

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[kicker245]

http://i720.photobucket.com/albums/ww202/ctmathew/IMG_0378.jpg

[Fnord5]

I was out yesterday, hitting some mercados in hope of finding some Florida Water, with no luck, when I come across a Indian/Pakistani/Fijian market.

I figure, what the heck, I'll go in and check it out.

:biggrin:





:biggrin:


I found something...




:biggrin:



One pack of Russian made 7'O'clock Sharps (yellow pack)

And something else.




:biggrin:





http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/DSC00264.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/DSC00263.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/DSC00265.jpg

[JEEP]

The mailman made a second stop at my home today:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Proraso_ASB_01.jpg


A bottle of Proraso ASB from Proshave (http://www.proshave.dk/). I can't wait to try it out tomorrow.


Regards.

Jakob

[scottydoint]

Picked up a NOS Fatboy set today, but paid much more than I should have.
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/5/7/3/9/0/webimg/228084016_o.jpg

[Trius]

I always love it when I find something else. :biggrin:

So, don't keep us in suspenders...

[Fnord5]

I cleaned them out, one pack of 7' sharps, and the one tube of Old Spice.

They did have a few tubes of another shave cream that kind of scared me.

Called "Touch Me" :eek:

[Bobtrumpet]

Called "Touch Me" :eek:

I think it's made in Pakistan. I recall someone mentioning it farily recently, but I don't recall if they used it.

Great price on the OS cream. Nice score!

[Robxcarlson]

I used to go to Indian markets for the food...

[Fnord5]

I used to go to Indian markets for the food...

There is not a place that the AD's will not reach you. :lol:

The OS tube is 5 years old though :eek: Manufactured in 2004, still smells like OS, and still squishy in the tube, I may have to try it out tomorrow, and finish the shave off with some Old Spice aftershave (Shulton formula):w00t:

[cjlutzo]

I picked up a tube (along with a Merkur HD and some Trumper Violet soapinabowl) at Cambridge Chemists in NYC two weeks ago. Scott pointed it out to me and said "it's made in India, but it still smells as good as the original." The label gives an address for Menezes Cosmetics in Goa, India - it looks like they just license the Shulton and/or Old Spice trademarks. Scott says the "Original" scent flies off the shelves (although he did have multiple tubes in two other flavors - lime and musk IIRC). I've never smelled the Shulton's formulation, so I can't compare, but this tube of Original smells great to me!

[Kbennett]

The mailman made a second stop at my home today:

A bottle of Proraso ASB from Proshave (http://www.proshave.dk/). I can't wait to try it out tomorrow.


Regards.

Jakob
Awesome stuff.

[Deftim13]

Picked up a NOS Fatboy set today, but paid much more than I should have.
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/0/5/7/3/9/0/webimg/228084016_o.jpg


Nice. Does it have the tag under the head of the razor?

[scottydoint]

Nice. Does it have the tag under the head of the razor?

I don't think so. I didn't know they came with one. Does yours have one or something? Could you post a pic if you have it?

[D.Irving79]

just won this; a safety razor hone made in my hometown.

http://i5.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/2f/e8/4aac_1.JPG

[scottydoint]

just won this; a safety razor hone made in my hometown.

http://i5.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/2f/e8/4aac_1.JPG

Those are pretty neat. I got one or two in a lot and almost tried them once.

[thirdeye]

just won this; a safety razor hone made in my hometown.

http://i5.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/2f/e8/4aac_1.JPG

That is very cool, a keepsake for sure....

[Deftim13]

Here you go:

40297

Says: Instructions enclosed with dispenser.

40299

[Deftim13]

old henckels strop. ohh boy its good. looks like its never (or only very lightly) been used. you can see the little twin design at the handle.

(i know, i have a crap camera)


That looks sweet. Where did you find that?

[mdunn]

That looks sweet. Where did you find that?

bought it from a friend of a friend

I wish I could say I found some awesome antique shop filled with NOS stuff for $1 an item - alas, that is not the case.

[JEEP]

Awesome stuff.

Just tried it - and I must agree to the statement above :biggrin:


Regards.

Jakob

[colinmono]

napoleon, what is that beauty? Seriously stylish!


http://i43.tinypic.com/2urxiq0.jpg

[mdunn]

my b&b LE08 arrived thisarvo.

I wish my haddnt shaved thismorning, its still hours till I can use that bad boy!

http://badgerandblade.com/shop/images/P/kent.jpg

ps: holy moly! DENSE!!!

[Nocturne]

I bought a medium silvertip EJ brush from the English Shaving Co. ... but when it got here I realized it was waaaaaaaaaaay smaller than I thought. So I sent it back and ordered a large one as well as some more goodies to make it worth the second shipping fee. I'm really glad I did, this stout guy is a true latherizer and fits just perfectly in my hand. Moreover, the horn imitation is just amazing on these brushes...

Now for the pictures:

[napoleon]

napoleon, what is that beauty? Seriously stylish!

Gem G-bar:wink:

[napoleon]

old henckels strop. ohh boy its good. looks like its never (or only very lightly) been used. you can see the little twin design at the handle.

(i know, i have a crap camera)


The dancing twins are my most favourite logo! Not just in shaving related things!:cool:

[Antique Hoosier]

Thank you Martin! Puma Special 5/8

[Antique Hoosier]

I have been visiting MANY different ethnic markets in the Tampa Bay area as well searcing for such finds! As for the Florida Water ( great stuff and CHEAP!) you will most likely find it at Hispanic/Latin markets. may not be with the shaving stuff btw, but rather sometimes found with soaps, perfumes, colognes...maybe in the women's section. The Cinnamon Clove complex scent is well worth the $2.99 to $3.99 a bottle I have found.

[markb]

Recent acquisitions..

2 X Kent (MWF) soap in wooden bowl
DR Harris Marlborough soap refill
Favorito & Deco Porto soaps
BRUT Aftershave


On the way:

Proraso Aftershave Splash 400ml
Trumper's Rose shave soap
Claus Porto Tobaco soap
SRD sharpened 5/8 Hen & Rooster


On deck:

Floïd Blue
Straight Razor Designs 3" Red Latigo Strop
Omega 646 silvertip brush
Tryphon Menth-O-Lator
Trumpers Violet shave soap


The Wish List:

Livi Custom 8/8 ATS34 Steel & Buffalo Horn Scales Razor
Thiers-Issard Sheffield Silver Steel, Blond Horn, 7/8 Razor
Legno Tek 6/8ths High Carbon Steel Razor
Better storage setup

[bbsupersport]

That is very cool, a keepsake for sure....

I'm sure Dave will actually use it!

Right Dave?

I saw that one too, but I am looking for a Barber Hone, preferably a Franz Swaty to look after the straight I have started to use.

Hey, I think I'll put an ad in BST.

[D.Irving79]

not me. anything from my town dosent get touched :001_smile

[Kbennett]

In the last two days I had a Gillette TV, a Gillette NEW, and a Blue Star Lady Gillette show up.

The TV had a layer of soap scum, but cleaned up nicely. It looks almost flawless. The NEW and the Blue Star just showed up, but with a little cleaning and polishing they also should look fantastic. The TV and Blue Star might make their way on to BST later this month. :wink:

[Mike in Cincy]

AOS Lemon shaving soap with wooden bowl from Amazon. $10.99!!!!!

[thirdeye]

Thank you Martin! Puma Special 5/8

Nice looking Puma Mike......

[DarkAudit]

This morning UPS site said my Tabac was going to be delayed. Not so! It arrived at my door about half an hour ago. :w00t:

[Fnord5]

I gotta say, for being 5 years old, the OS cream worked great!

Smell was a little off once lathered up, but wasn't offensive.

[RexHavoc]

Heck, some of the CVS stores in Tampa have Florida Water, the one on Countryway and Race Track did last time I checked

[bythbook]

HD Rocket (shiny!)

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/rocket3.jpg


and John Marquis from Ogallala comes through... (including new top secret unnamed proto-product for testing)...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/ogallalabrscore-1.jpg

[NFlames]

Received my "winnin's" from the 'bay today and most of them are in much better shape than I expected.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jabrecko/P1010221.jpg

That big mofo in the top corner really has me intrigued, the blade has that big "Never Fail" etched on it, and it says it was made by Southington Cutlery, and the scales have a vulcanite smell to them, but that's probably just me, or something they've been by. I bought these to start practicing my honing and never expected to use them for anything more, but I'll be damned if I don't want to turn the two with the biggest blades into restoration projects. :biggrin:

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jabrecko/P1010223.jpg

[thirdeye]

HD Rocket (shiny!)

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/rocket3.jpg


Very nice Rocket Jon.....I really enjoy mine....Use it in good health...

[rabelais99]

Got this stuff yesterday from Rasage Poulin:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/rabelais99/group_feb11_1.jpg

From Left to right: a Semogue 2015 silvertip (with stand), Trumper Rose shave cream, Mont St-Michel cologne ('natural' scent), Laboratoires OSMA 100g alum block.

First off, the Semogue brush. This thing is a beauty. Not too flopsy, and not too small (2 1/8 inch handle and 2 1/8 inch loft = 4 1/4 inches tall). Not sure of the knot size, but it is a decent size and density. This brush was only $59.99CAD (thats $48.50 US). At first I thought it was a typo on his site.

More pics:

No, it's not a camera trick. It really is bigger than all the books behind it!
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/rabelais99/semogue_feb11_1.jpg

Decent density. The brush had bloomed from my use of it this morning.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/rabelais99/semogue_feb11_2.jpg

Nice size. Just right for me.
http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/rabelais99/semogue_feb11_3.jpg

I'll be reviewing this brush soon, but I used it this morning and loved it. Once the 'stank' is gone, I'll give it a proper review.

Mont St-Michel Cologne:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/rabelais99/cologne_feb11.jpg

The cologne was a surprise. Not only was the scent really nice (think lemony a-la Eau Sauvage), but the bottle is huge. It's a budget scent, at $16.99CAD, but it's a very NICE budget scent. It's also 250ml (8.4 ozs.)

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/rabelais99/cologne_feb11_2.jpg

I used the Trumpers Rose Shave Cream this morning. What a treat! Great scent, and super slick. The Semogue whipped it into a frenzy in about 10 swirls. I'm definitely exploring more of Mr. Trumper's creams.

OSMA Alum Block:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h303/rabelais99/alum_feb11.jpg

I've read about Alum Blocks being excellent astringents for after-shave use. Couldn't resist trying it out. Will also review this one when I've had a chance to use it a couple of times.

My overall experience with Rasage Poulin was excellent. Scott was helpful, and included a handful of excellent samples (I got some Trumpers skin food, Jagger cream, and a free styptic pencil).

I'll be ordering again next month (first need to pay down a bit more Christmas debt) and will post my haul. I'm looking at one of his Jagger razors.

-----------
Alan

[otherstar]

No pics, but I finally bought some Pinaud Clubman and Pinaud Bay Rum. Good stuff!

[Artytheparty90]

My Mastro Livi 7/8 rose damascus with blue acrylic scales from SRD just arrived at my place in Toronto. I can't wait to get my hands on that thing...:drool: I had to pay an unfortunate customs fee though:frown: but oh well, it was worth it.

[Fnord5]

No CVS on the Left coast.

[Fnord5]

My SOTD

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=995353&posted=1#post995353

[thatguy1807]

A tub of TOBS rose shave cream and hopefully I'll finally order some Acqua Di Parma shave cream, I want some so bad:w00t:

[nrek619]

40394 55 Red Tip SS (missing end caps), 58 TV Special SS(clean!), Schick Gold Krona(clean!), EverReady #500 PBT(never used), and a Mohawk 3-338 Boar Brush(never used) $30 investment...how did I do?

[Anton von Tripp]

ive been buying every collar this seller puts on ebay size 16-17. they are all NOS, never worn from the turn of the century. the one on the mannequin head is one i bought about 5 minutes ago. ive started wearing them daily.

Congrats on the collars - do you have a collection of collar-studs?

Cordially, AvT

[markb]

My Mastro Livi 7/8 rose damascus with blue acrylic scales from SRD just arrived at my place in Toronto. I can't wait to get my hands on that thing...:drool: I had to pay an unfortunate customs fee though:frown: but oh well, it was worth it.
Nice. :thumbup1:

There are several blades at SRD I'd love to have.

[pal]

You really got some great deals!

[pal]

Nice scores.

[pal]

Nice collection! I have always had a thing for str8s, especially with bolsters.

[Stubblefield]

A Merkur 38M , an assortment of blades and some Col Conks from WC Shaving, plus some Dorco 301's off eBay (thx Darkangel) and a AOS Brush also off eBay. While it looks like the pricier fine badger brush, it only has pure badger hair. Decent brush for only $25. Also found this bowl at Salvation Army for $1.25, it should make a good lathering bowl. The raised base allows it to sit perfectly level in my sink.


I have a Edwin Jagger Synthetic brush and some soaps coming from The English Shaving Co., should see those next week.

[bythbook]

In today's mail...

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/merkur1.jpg

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/merkur2.jpg

Merkur logo on the butt of the white plastic handle; logo, "Germany," and "Merkur Patent" on underside of the plastic head.

[joshmpdx]

thats a fun looking razor Jon, nice score! i picked up a Edwin Jagger synthetic brush from the great deal going on right now at the english shaving company based on the incredible research that Siv has done and posted right here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=74145).

40463

[markb]

New stuff

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/2009%20shaves/February/gear/IMG_1508.JPG

The Trumper's Rose, Proraso splash and Clubman talc & shaving cream I got today..

The other I've received / bought in the last week..

[joshmpdx]

New stuff


do you take requests for future shaves of the day?
if so, id be interested in seeing the MWF/Kent soap and the Proraso AS in action tomorrow :w00t:

[VR6ofpain]

That is a nice hull. I went into an Indian market in Folsom a few weeks ago. I asked the woman at the counter if they had any shaving products. She looked at me like I was a martian and said no.

[Robxcarlson]

That is a nice hull. I went into an Indian market in Folsom a few weeks ago. I asked the woman at the counter if they had any shaving products. She looked at me like I was a martian and said no.

I used to go to several Middle Eastern and Indian Markets for things like the vacuum packs of Dal & Chole (which are cheap, healthy and awesome). I recall seeing soaps and hair treatments, but that was in the before time and I have no idea if I ever saw razor blades or shave cream - who knows what I may have walked right past that my future self would've loved to have. Now I live in a different part of the country and while I hear rumors of an Indian Market, I'm not sure where it is.

[biomesh]

New stuff

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/2009%20shaves/February/gear/IMG_1508.JPG

The Trumper's Rose, Proraso splash and Clubman talc & shaving cream I got today..

The other I've received / bought in the last week..

You have a bad case of ADs. I can't say too much about myself, but just wait until SBAD really kicks in.
:lol:

[markb]

do you take requests for future shaves of the day?
if so, id be interested in seeing the MWF/Kent soap and the Proraso AS in action tomorrow :w00t:
Ask and ye shall receive...

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=997950&postcount=290

:biggrin:

The Kent soap & Proraso AS are both awesome!!

[markb]

You have a bad case of ADs. I can't say too much about myself, but just wait until SBAD really kicks in.
:lol:
5 Badger brushes and 3 boar brushes... And another (silver tip Omega) badger in the planning stages...

SBAD has already kicked in!! :blush:

[Kbennett]

Two more orders from eBay showed up today. A Tuckaway in pretty good shape that needs some cleaning, and a beautiful Gillette Pocket Edition that is in great shape...except for a tiny spot where the plating chipped off.

Both were had for insanely low prices.

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/images/6/6e/ABC_Razors_3.jpg
(image from B&B Wiki)

[D.Irving79]

Congrats on the collars - do you have a collection of collar-studs?

Cordially, AvT


thanks :wink:


no, im not really into collecting studs; i just order the new ones. i had some of my grandfathers, but they were made of pot metal, so they didnt hold up very well.

[alabamalawyer]

I figured I would post this so Markb would not feel bad about his AD. :biggrin: These are the acquisitions from the past month.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15904
DirtyBird Brush Scuttle
Rooney 3/1 Finest
Kent B&B LE
Plisson HMW 12 Horn
Kent BK4
Shavemac D01 with Horn handle
D.R. Harris Arlington and Marlborough soap bowls
MWF Ceramic Dish w/ Soap
Coates Sandalwood Shave Cream
Straights: Harrison Bros and Howson with Ivory handle (from B/S/T), Dovo 5/8 Red Soligen (from Vintageblades), Dovo Bergischer Lowe 5/8 (from B/S/T), TI 6/8 Le Grelot 1/4 Grind (from Rasurpur)

[NFlames]

I figured I would post this so Markb would not feel bad about his AD. :biggrin: These are the acquisitions from the past month.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15904
DirtyBird Brush Scuttle
Rooney 3/1 Finest
Kent B&B LE
Plisson HMW 12 Horn
Kent BK4
Shavemac D01 with Horn handle
D.R. Harris Arlington and Marlborough soap bowls
MWF Ceramic Dish w/ Soap
Coates Sandalwood Shave Cream
Straights: Harrison Bros and Howson with Ivory handle (from B/S/T), Dovo 5/8 Red Soligen (from Vintageblades), Dovo Bergischer Lowe 5/8 (from B/S/T), TI 6/8 Le Grelot 1/4 Grind (from Rasurpur)

Wow, I bow to your SS, SB and SR AD's :ouch1: Very nice score!

[markb]

I figured I would post this so Markb would not feel bad about his AD. :biggrin:
ROFL Thanks Chris!! :biggrin:

Sweet score!!

One shaving and one 'speakeasy' score for me today..

http://www.nehp.net/~markbeem/Shaving/2009%20shaves/February/gear/IMG_1517.JPG

Dovo Special Tortoise Shell, 6/8"

&

Brock Perpetual Watch

Water resistant tested 660 feet
Stainless Steel case and bracelet
Jeweled Swiss ETA Perpetual movement
Luminous
Screw crown
Rotating bezel
Scratch resistant mineral crystal

[thirdeye]

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/images/6/6e/ABC_Razors_3.jpg
(image from B&B Wiki)

Nice looking razor...Hey that's mine....:biggrin:

[Shaveoholic]

So I work at a major department store and we get these bonus bucks everytime we open a credit card. So I had $20 bonus bucks, and had to spend them in store.

Did I buy clothes....yea right. I had spotted a small e-shave stand a few days earlier, and gravitated straight towards it today(paycheck day). So I got an alum block(100 grams)(normal retail $16), and the floral cream(normal retail $20)(4 oz).

My total price 19.98. And I used my store credit card which grants me an employee discount of 20%.

So it will charge as 15.98

Cool or what? And I got to hear the saleslady's hilarious story about her dipping the tester alum in water, dropping it, cutting it with a blade, all to try to figure out what it was. When the instructions were on the back of the box all along.

This is going to be my morning shave tommorow, for a friends wedding reception later in the evening.

[SRock]

And I got to hear the saleslady's hilarious story about her dipping the tester alum in water, dropping it, cutting it with a blade, all to try to figure out what it was. When the instructions were on the back of the box all along.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[ctakim]

They are indeed fantastic. I have been wanting one ever since I first saw one here.


Regards.

Jakob

Nice Jeep!

Try the old Old Spice shaving soap. A bit harder to find, but available on the
Bay!:001_smile

[joshmpdx]

I can't tell you how happy i am to receive this package. the box that arrived was unbelievably beat up, but everything was there and more ...i didn't order the intensa aftershave, which is very fragerant will be fun to try!

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[joshmpdx]

Ask and ye shall receive...
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=997950&postcount=290
The Kent soap & Proraso AS are both awesome!!

Awesome!

[Aaron01]

Cologne minis (4mL):
Santos de Cartier Eau Sport
Tom Ford Private Collection:
-Italian Cypress
-Moss Breches

[Fnord5]

Drool.
How much for #1(top)
How much for #2(bottom)
I wants them!
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/SIMG4016.jpg

[PaulX608]

I think this is becoming an addiction. Another local antique store find this week. No date code, no case, but also no plate loss and almost zero wear. I'd call it excellent to near mint. Paid $12.75.

[SRock]

The Aristocrat is a 1934 I believe, the Diplomat is A-1 and The Toggle Twins are both D1.

[SRock]

I was feeling speedy, really speedy one day...

[SRock]

The Bostonian, a NOS Tech and a NOS Travel Razor (I only bought this one because the LOTH thought is was "awe, so cute."

[SRock]

For Mrs. SlagleRock...

[scottydoint]

Daaang! THose are a sweet bunch or razors.


The Aristocrat is a 1934 I believe, the Diplomat is A-1 and The Toggle Twins are both D1.

I now have this Aristocrat set on its way to me. THe seller said it was never used, but I can't tell if the blade pack is sealed or not.

http://i24.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/30/fb/9be2_1.JPG

[SRock]

Daaang! THose are a sweet bunch or razors.



I now have this Aristocrat set on its way to me. THe seller said it was never used, but I can't tell if the blade pack is sealed or not.

http://i24.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/30/fb/9be2_1.JPG

Thanks Scotty, looks like you have another fantastic razor on its way to you as well.

[infamous55]

My antique store find from today.

From left:

Fat Handled Tech (No date code), Gold/Black metal ball handle tech, Plastic handle tech, and a Gold Ball end Tech, My first Schick razor and a box of NOS blades.

[ctakim]

Mr. Slaglerock,

Can I politely ask where you scored two toggles from? Some day some where I am going to get on of those, but I have to wait until I think I am worthy!:001_smile

[bythbook]

Thanks Scotty, looks like you have another fantastic razor on its way to you as well.


Mr. SlagleRock & Mr. Scottydoint -

please leave a razor or two out there for the rests of usses.

thank you very much for your consideration.

/signed/
the other 13,091 members of Badger & Blade

[Deftim13]

I was feeling speedy, really speedy one day...

Go, go speed racer. Where do you find all these razors? If you ever want to unload one of the 40's SS let me know.....

[SRock]

Mr. Slaglerock,

Can I politely ask where you scored two toggles from? Some day some where I am going to get on of those, but I have to wait until I think I am worthy!:001_smile

One came from FleaBay (cheap) and the other from an online antique store (not as cheap). However, in the end they both cleaned up fantastic. Neither one of them has ANY plating loss whatsoever, I was very surprised and happy. I'm still debating as I may list one of them on the B/S/T, but I'm not sure. I may use one in my rotation and keep the other in the "Collection."

I'm just not sure yet.

[SRock]

Go, go speed racer. Where do you find all these razors? If you ever want to unload one of the 40's SS let me know.....

That may be possible. Let me think on it. Hit me with a PM to remind me.

[thirdeye]

For Mrs. SlagleRock...

11 to 1, ya that will fly with the misses....:001_rolle

Nice bunch of goodies there Slagle.....

[JEEP]

Nice Jeep!

Try the old Old Spice shaving soap. A bit harder to find, but available on the
Bay!:001_smile

I would really like to. But unfortunally my GF is allergic to 2/3 of the scents in Old Spice :frown:


Regards.

Jakob

[SRock]

11 to 1, ya that will fly with the misses....:001_rolle

Nice bunch of goodies there Slagle.....

Hey, the ratio is only 10:1, :lol::lol:

I have a very supportive LOTH, that and not many collections/hobbies. Aside from Gun Smithing (which is on hold for 3 more years because of my current location) I have my guitar (1 and only) and watches (several). So I don't blow a lot of cash on hobbies so she deals pretty well with my shaving AD's.

[DnetMHZ]

Got a little Valentines day gift from my fiance.

L'Occitane Cade shaving soap and bowl.
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[muddy250]

Just a cake of L'Occitane Cade soap for me today from the shop in York city centre. Didn't even know there was a shop there so it was a nice surprise to find it while wandering around looking for a pub to have a birthday lunch in. Going to turn myself a wooden dish and lid tomorrow to keep it in.

[Hanspleasure]

Funny stuff.. but true too :tongue:


Mr. SlagleRock & Mr. Scottydoint -

please leave a razor or two out there for the rests of usses.

thank you very much for your consideration.

/signed/
the other 13,091 members of Badger & Blade

[joshmpdx]

Going to turn myself a wooden dish and lid tomorrow to keep it in.

That would be very interesting to see! can you take before and aftershots for us?

[Badfish]

Didn't get the mail yesterday, so it was a nice surprise to a bubble pack manila envelope addressed to me today. Inside was a puck from Suzy Bubbles in a wonderful lime scent!! I won her newbie give away last week. :001_smile

I just opened it, so it hasn't been shave tested, but I damn near taste tested it. True story, it smells good enough to eat...

When I was informed by Suzy I had won, I sent a quick reply with my address. As an after thought, I sent a second PM asking if a would get to pick a scent, or get surprised. She informed me it would be a surprise. Turns out, I liked that better anyway! I think it would been a tough decision after seeing how many scents she offers.

Thank you for the soap, Suzy. This newb can't wait to try it tonight!

[Starfury]

The Aristocrat is a 1934 I believe, the Diplomat is A-1 and The Toggle Twins are both D1.

Well I already have that Aristocrat-

but dude...save some Toggles for those of us who don't even have one yet!

Cheers.

[Starfury]

Daaang! THose are a sweet bunch or razors.



I now have this Aristocrat set on its way to me. THe seller said it was never used, but I can't tell if the blade pack is sealed or not.

http://i24.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/30/fb/9be2_1.JPG

*Sigh*

I was in on this one.

Didn't even have to look to know who took it in the end.

That's cool though...once he's done the rest of us will get them for less!

Cheers.

[bman40]

at an antique market here in Vancouver -

a NOS W3 Super Adjustable with 2 old gillette blades - still in the blister pack! $5!!!! I will christen this razor and bade tomorrow AM!! mint mint mint!!!

I also found - but did not buy - a thick handle tech, a president (which was bent beyond belief) two fatboys, three techs and a very dark dark old type. a box os traight razor rusted beyond belief and three very nice 4/8 boker straights - which I do not need.

also on Friday, at an italian grocery store in Vancouver - a 3 oz bottle of Sylvestre Pino cologne.

[ambrose]

Mint unused old type ball end on its way to me.
:001_smile

[pal]

Way to go!

[UncleStu]

Just a few minutes ago, a BIN on Evilbay- a Gillette flair tip SuperSpeed, and a Gillette old type, ball end, tarnished black(maybe it'll clean up nice? a little Blue Magic?) with what looks like all straight teeth.

Link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140301589135

[Starfury]

Mint unused old type ball end on its way to me.
:001_smile

That really is a sweet set ambrose.

I was in on that one for awhile, but RAD made my wallet bite me and say "not now man- back away from the razor..."

I really like the photographic touch of the wrinkled wax paper. :lol:

I know you'll enjoy this one though...great score!

Cheers.

[ambrose]

That really is a sweet set ambrose.

I was in on that one for awhile, but RAD made my wallet bite me and say "not now man- back away from the razor..."

I really like the photographic touch of the wrinkled wax paper. :lol:

I know you'll enjoy this one though...great score!

Cheers.

I know I could not resist, this is my favorite shaver. Thank you

:001_smile

[muddy250]

That would be very interesting to see! can you take before and aftershots for us?


Here's the bowl with the soap and my new shaving mirror, it's a lump of sycamore.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/muddy250/EJC_9873.jpg

[D.Irving79]

the valet and gem i posted about in the safety razors forum.

and this nifty gem wedge blade case :001_smile

[thirdeye]

the valet and gem i posted about in the safety razors forum.

and this nifty gem wedge blade case :001_smile

Nice one Dave, I picked up one not long ago myself. I have a few Star blade boxes but the Gem box was the first of it's kind I've seen until now.

[Terry Awhile]

In and out.

A posh lady was doing posh shopping and a fashionisto muchacho Americano was having a breakdown about hair dye.

I grabbed what I could, next time, will linger....