Acquisitions February 16 - 22

[Blackstangal]

I posted this on the SRP:biggrin:

http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/show-tell/31972-since-i-been-gone-bst-part-2-a.html

[Suzuki]

Let's see those goodies!

[CapeCodJay]

WOW Black - that is some serious RAD! Good job!

[thatguy1807]

Let's see, a '66 slim adjustable, '58 TV special, '40's SS and a thick handle tech I'm not sure what year. My Grandpa gave me the SS and the tech for my birthday, and the others I got off eBay.

[Deftim13]

Let's see, a '66 slim adjustable, '58 TV special, '40's SS and a thick handle tech I'm not sure what year. My Grandpa gave me the SS and the tech for my birthday, and the others I got off eBay.

We need pics!!!!

[brumble]

Old type with bulldog handle and case. Old Spice Pure Sport aftershave and cologne.

[thatguy1807]

We need pics!!!!

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15958

Sorry, I can't take pictures for crap. I used the SS and I still need to clean the Tech.

[JEEP]

Package form Proshave (http://www.proshave.dk/) today:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score170209_01.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score170209_02.jpg


That brush is freakin' huge! Time for my first ever all-proraso shave (I have already got the ASB).


Regards.

Jakob

[thirdeye]

Package form Proshave (http://www.proshave.dk/) today:




That brush is freakin' huge! Time for my first ever all-proraso shave (I have already got the ASB).


Regards.

Jakob

Your gonna be a Pro...raso...:biggrin:
Nice haul....

[mikeypedone1]

So I thought wetshaving would be a great idea. Recreational, interesting, fun, soothing etc etc...So I passed by TAOS 3 weeks ago. And I casually purchased this cute, little innocent kit, and a nice DE safety razor from Lee's.
http://photos-g.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v647/182/16/1350276023/n1350276023_30260542_7865.jpg
3 weeks later I opened my medicine cabinet and mysteriously find
http://photos-f.ll.facebook.com/photos-ll-sf2p/v647/182/16/1350276023/n1350276023_30260541_1928.jpg
I am sure none of you are surprised. I hold you all responsible:lol:

[Dustinl]

Vey nice looking, Mikey!!!



DL

[castlecraver]

Sure, it may look like a lot now, I find those bathroom shelves with the mirrored surfaces on the inside are deceptive. They make it look like you have more shave stuff than you actually do. :tongue_sm

[professorchaos]

Good start! But just you wait...you haven't seen anything yet! Send us similar pictures in a year.

[Live2Ride]

Good start! But just you wait...you haven't seen anything yet! Send us similar pictures in a year.


But you'll need to get a wide angle lens, back up a few more feet, or set up the shot on the dining room table!

Welcome and have fun.

[Hando]

your gonna need a bigger cabinet...:lol:

[professorchaos]

A bigger bathroom.

I don't post pictures like this because...well...I have a problem and would need a fish eye lens to get everything in one shot...

[muddy250]

Shaving mirror from my wife, a birthday present. Soap from a trip to York where I came across a L'Occitane shop and the bowl I turned myself from a lump of sycamore.

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

[Joshua82688]

pretty nice rig, check out the album on my page:biggrin:

[Starfury]

Shaving mirror from my wife, a birthday present. Soap from a trip to York where I came across a L'Occitane shop and the bowl I turned myself from a lump of sycamore.

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

You...turned that bowl...yourself?

That is absolutely gorgeous! :thumbup:

Don't be surprised if members start asking for custom bowls muddy!

Great job!

Cheers.

[Starfury]

Have a few more razors trickling-in from eBay. Mostly from overseas. These two, however, are good-ole-USA Gillettes.

The Regent is in very good condition. One minor crack. Case is great.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/_HandyMan/regentcase.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/_HandyMan/regentinside.jpg

An old Tech. Nothing special.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/_HandyMan/techbox.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/_HandyMan/techinsidebox.jpg

Cheers.

[Starfury]

Well man, you have a good start on the brushes, but you are way behind on razors.

You'll be surprised how much space razors/cases will take up.

Cheers.

[Poulin]

I don't score too often, being married and all, but I scored today!

Thanks to a kind, kind fellow... 2 tubes of Gada lather shave cream and a pack of Derby's.... ya, can you believe it? I have yet to try a Derby!

[thirdeye]

Have a few more razors trickling-in from eBay. Mostly from overseas. These two, however, are good-ole-USA Gillettes.

The Regent is in very good condition. One minor crack. Case is great.

Cheers.

That's a sharp looking Large Ball New and the case is awesome...Nice score.

[thatguy1807]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=15970

The razors and cream are the new stuff!

[mjmallon]

February 17, 2009...

Merkur 11c (Open Comb HD)
Floris "Santal" aftershave splash

still waiting on a bit more too...

[joshmpdx]

That is absolutely gorgeous! :thumbup:

Don't be surprised if members start asking for custom bowls muddy!


+1! i already gave it my best shot, i was really sly too :blushing:

just beautiful!

[Starfury]

I don't score too often, being married and all, but I scored today!

Thanks to a kind, kind fellow... 2 tubes of Gada lather shave cream and a pack of Derby's.... ya, can you believe it? I have yet to try a Derby!

Enjoy the Derbys.

I enjoy one most every day. :001_smile

Cheers.

[Starfury]

+1! i already gave it my best shot, i was really sly too :blushing:

just beautiful!

Let us know how it goes.

:tongue:

Cheers.

[Starfury]

That's a sharp looking Large Ball New and the case is awesome...Nice score.

Thanks Ray; but the real thanks goes to whoever it was who designed the Regent case. A strange, almost iridescent quality under light. Brilliant stuff.

Cheers.

[thirdeye]

Arrived today....

(Borrowed the picture from Joel)
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/displayimage-1.jpg

[bythbook]

very very nice, Ray!

as if my SBAD wasn't out of control already!

[NFlames]

Received my Tony Miller 3" heirloom strop today. Pictures and descriptions here do NO justice.

[mantic]

Its a good start! :biggrin:

--Mark

[ctakim]

I think your shaving items are reproducing!:eek:

[thirdeye]

your gonna need a bigger cabinet...:lol:

That's exactly what I was just thinking....:lol::lol::lol:

[thatguy1807]

Good start! But just you wait...you haven't seen anything yet! Send us similar pictures in a year.

Exactly, its been 11 months since I started and I already have 13 creams, 5 soaps, 6 razors, 3 A/S's, and 2 brushes.:w00t:

[JECIII]

I love this style of Post,

Attached are 3 pictures,

one of my first DE shave combo(don't cry please:blushing:),

one of my current gear (thanks for the ideas B&B!:smile:)not including the cotton and wichazel and a nutrogena cream i have yet to try,

and the third is just a slightly closer look at my razors. Sorry for quality, the iphone did it, and i have not done a full cleaning session with them either.

I would love to see others pics of begining vs. two weeks later!
:biggrin:

[SC Shavefreak]

I picked up a L1 date code SS at a local flea market. It cleaned up very well. There is a small blemish on one of the safety bars, but I think some metal polish will clean it right up.

I tried shaving with it and was a bit disappointed. My New with Feathers is a much better shave IMHO. I'll give it a few more runs just to be fair, but it might wind up being used to barter for other goodies. :biggrin:

[VR6ofpain]

Shaving mirror from my wife, a birthday present. Soap from a trip to York where I came across a L'Occitane shop and the bowl I turned myself from a lump of sycamore.

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/muddy250/EJC_9873.jpg
Wow, your wood bowl is really nice. Have you considered selling those?

[VR6ofpain]

Its a good start! :biggrin:

--Mark
Yes, underline start!

[Synack]

Two weeks? Can you say "Hardcore AD?" :tongue_sm

Seriously though, congrats, nice kit there, I'm envious...

[Hank]

You aquired those razors in two weeks????? Holy......

[spinyeel]

Off to a cracking start.:biggrin:Nice to see.:wink:

[nrek619]

a man on a mission.......

[sfmickey]

one of my current gear

I was wondering what was in the jars ???

[muddy250]

Wow, your wood bowl is really nice. Have you considered selling those?


Thanks but no, all the pleasure would go out of the process if they were being made to order. :001_smile

[JECIII]

I was wondering what was in the jars ???

I melt my shaving soapes into those jars. To be specific, Sandlewood soap from classic shaving, an of the shelf from cvs soap. One of the jars has alcohol in it for easy access quick dry/cleaning. The fourth Jar is what I keep my blades in right now, deciding on a soap for it. I am leaning towards something mentholated.

[Nick D.E.vious]

I snagged a cased ranger tech yesterday. I will post pictures sometime today.

[rodd]

I won this 4 piece Canadian Tech off ebay pretty cheap because it looked brassy, but I wanted it anyway, because I love 4 piece Techs. The picture below is immediately after opening. No brass to be found, just needs to be cleaned. I like surprises. :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3290170883_e94bd94c50.jpg

[Starfury]

I won this 4 piece Canadian Tech off ebay pretty cheap because it looked brassy, but I wanted it anyway, because I love 4 piece Techs. The picture below is immediately after opening. No brass to be found, just needs to be cleaned. I like surprises. :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3422/3290170883_e94bd94c50.jpg

Looks in great condition. :thumbup1:

Since I don't have a lot of money right now, I am concentrating on mostly Techs at this moment.
I've never seen that one before though. Nice grab.

Cheers.

[paul.c]

My birthday is 03 February, and this yeah SWMBO ordered a mystery box from one of the guys here. I believe it was Baloosh. So thank you's are in order. To my wife Thank you very much. To Baloosh, Thank you very much as well. So for no further messing around. The list of goods:

C&E Sweet Almond Oil SC
C&E Sandalwood SS puck
C&E Sienna SS puck
Tabac Orig. SS puck
Erasmic Shave Stick
Col. Conk Bay Rum SS puck
Mitchell's Wool Fat SS puck
AOS Lemon SS puck in wooden bowl
AOS Sandalwood SS puck in wooden bowl
TSD Oak leaves & Acorns SS in jar
SCS Cranberry Crush SC in jar
SCS B&B Bay Rum w/ a Twist SC in jar
Honeybee Soaps Bamboo Teak SS in jar
Mama Bear Beau Brummel SS in jar
Palmolive for Men Classic SC
Palmolive Crema De Barba Rinfrescante Al Mentolo SC
Proraso Pre-Shave Cream in jar
rilanja men SC
Balea men SC
DIY SC
ingram Menthol SC
QED Essentials Sandalwood & Vetiver SS in tub
AXE denim SC
Floid AS

[JimBow]

I'd like to add in that the amount of goodies in the box caused quite a bit of giddiness between two grown men....

[Hanspleasure]

That's a beauty Rodd! I really enjoy using my fat handled tech... makes me want to bust it out now.

[Chacki]

Valentines trip to London last 3 days - Popped into Taylors and Trumpers on Jermyn street.

Picked up a bottle of Eucris from the wife.

Nearly so very nearly could have cleared out my bank account in there..
The place is evil.

[JEEP]

That is some haul! Happy b-day :001_smile

It is nice to have a partner that supports ones hobbies.


Regards.

Jakob

[FiXXXer]

Whoa that's a hell of a pile! How's the Cranberry Crush smell? I've been looking for a cranberry soap or cream, that's the first I've ever heard of.

[thirdeye]

Very cool.....You better take good care of the lady!!!

[muddy250]

Valentines trip to London last 3 days - Popped into Taylors and Trumpers on Jermyn street.

Picked up a bottle of Eucris from the wife.

Nearly so very nearly could have cleared out my bank account in there..
The place is evil.

You have more willpower than me, "one of everything please!" :wink:

[SmoovD]

Plenty of goodies to round out the cabinet.

[paul.c]

Whoa that's a hell of a pile! How's the Cranberry Crush smell? I've been looking for a cranberry soap or cream, that's the first I've ever heard of.

:em2200:It smells like some kind of candy. I almost want to taste it. It smells soooooo good.:em2200:

[CapeCodJay]

Nice score indeed! Enjoy!

[Starfury]

Arrived today....

(Borrowed the picture from Joel)
http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii279/thirdeye34/displayimage-1.jpg

I'm not sure what I like best about these things; the brush or the case.

Both are excruciatingly beautiful.

Cheers.

[jakko]

won a L1 gillette SS off the bay. Waiting for arrival.

[lackluster dave]

Rec'd a delivery of:

Cremo Cream
Provence Cream
Speik Cream
Feather 10 pack
Ogala bay rum 2 oz sample

[Hanspleasure]

Finally purchased a digi camera and so here's a couple for this week! :biggrin:

[TFrankMac2140]

Finally purchased a digi camera and so here's a couple for this week! :biggrin:

:eek: Simply beautiful!

[bythbook]

fantastic - beautiful!

now I want a... #58?

[Starfury]

Finally purchased a digi camera and so here's a couple for this week! :biggrin:

Ok man...stop showing-off!

Wow that is some amazing stuff Hanspleasure. Thanks for the great pics!

You didn't tell us where you got these treasures, man. Care to let us in on your secret?


Oh and I just love seeing stuff like this when I'm about to post pictures of a Tech...thanks a lot...:biggrin:

Cheers.

[Starfury]

Ok, like I said. I am posting pictures of a Tech.

This one is from Argentina. Made in England. Same place as that Coronation set eh? :cool:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/_HandyMan/argtechbox.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y225/_HandyMan/argtechrazortop.jpg

You may have seen this poor Tech laying around eBay with no place to go.
I figured I'd give her a new home.
She seems to like it here.

Cheers.

[theperfectstorm]

Starting to prepare for warmer Texas days.

So, Wesley and Scott Lime Balm and a big honking tub of Vulfix Persian Lime.

[Leche]

Another modest grab while at Target. Its a blue stoneware bowl (Called a dipping bowl) with soft black bands. Looks good and fits well in the hand. A pot of TOBS fits in it with a small gap. $3.99USD. Good grip while wet and good with smaller brushes. (I have a C&E BBB and Tweezerman)

[Donnie Brasco]

Was welcomed at the door today with a box from Shave Essentials...
Tabac and Ogallala bay rum shave stick
(plus a grip of samples....)

[DeaconKC]

Okay, it's not fancy, but Scottydoint helped me find an old Stick Schick razor! This was my first razor and brings back a lot of memories! Thanks Scotty!

[Antique Hoosier]

Genuine Ivory Scaled Mappin & Webb "Nulli Secundus" Straight found on UKebay.

[Sam Harmon]

OK, so a little bit of background. I started wetshaving 3 years ago with an AoS pure badger brush along with AoS lavender shave cream and balm. I really didn't know what I was doing and face lathered up until a couple of months ago.

Through it all, I held onto my Fusion Power. My shaves were better with the real cream but nowhere near what I would get at my occasional straight razor shaves at Belmont Barbers and later T&H.

This December, I switched over to T&H Trafalger cream and balm which I love and am also working my way through numerous T&H and GFT samples.

On Super Bowl Sunday, I (who loves college football and loathes the nfl) decided to avoid the Super Bowl by going to T&H for a haircut and shave and followed my usual routine of pre-shave martini at the Four Season bar, go down a floor to T&H followed by a a return upstairs for a post shave Scotch.

In between, however, I made the decision to upgrade my brush to a T&H medium silvertip and when looking through their extensive brush selection also took note of the line of Merkur razors and received some great advice from the sales person. Back upstairs at the Four Seasons bar, the Super Bowl had started on the television, and one of the first ads was a Gillette ad trying to convince us to throw our $4 cartridges away quicker in order to get a smoother shave. To paraphrase Samuel L. Jackson in Pulp Fiction, "I was sitting there, drinking my scotch, and I had what alcoholics call 'a moment of clarity.'"

Next step, stumbling onto Badger and Blade and receiving all of the imparted wisdom within. I've started bowl lathering (use a great two handled soup bowl that I found at the Crate & Barrel outlet) and made the decision to get some real razors. Well, I became locked into a serious buying binge (I can always resell) and picked up the following vintage Gillettes. I also plan on picking up a Merkur 23 at T&H in the next couple of weeks.

1956 Super Speed Red Tip
http://i15.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/32/4c/732e_1.JPG

1960 Fatboy
http://i4.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/32/1c/8681_1.JPG

1962 Super Speed
http://i20.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/32/5a/e6c9_1.JPG

[el_chupacabra]

My wife ordered me some Speick SC and aftershave splash for valentines day, which arrived yesterday~ great stuff!!:thumbup1:

[Hanspleasure]

1912 Gem Deluxe for $5.

[infotech]

Finally broke down and got a slant and a puck of Pre de' Provence to go with it...

[sprescott]

Another modest grab while at Target. Its a blue stoneware bowl (Called a dipping bowl) with soft black bands. Looks good and fits well in the hand. A pot of TOBS fits in it with a small gap. $3.99USD. Good grip while wet and good with smaller brushes. (I have a C&E BBB and Tweezerman)

Nice find! Can you post a picture later.

Thanks.

Steve

[muddy250]

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/muddy250/EJC_9941s.jpg

Mr Taylor AS Balm and DR Harris Marlborough soap.

[Patch22]

Recieved this the other day, British Tech with aluminum handle. Not a bad shaver, very mild.

http://uploader.ws/upload/200902/a265_1_1.jpg

[Patch22]

Very quick start :eek:

I need to get moving :redface:

[jfd]

It was a great week! Got a couple 40's SS, a Fat Boy, a Super Adjustable, a red tip, a Aristocrat, and a couple SS. All were from a couple actions. Pic will be up soon. Good news is I didn't break the bank. Most were great condition. The FB's numbers are perfect and the doors are shiny. It was a great week!!!!

[merwtje]

Finally purchased a digi camera and so here's a couple for this week! :biggrin:

WOW, Scott. Coronation time:smile:

[DarkAudit]

The trip to Hancock wasn't wasted, even though I didn't find *any* safety razors. The shop boasts 46,000 square feet, but I think the shop in Bruceton Mills, WV does more with their 6,000 sq. feet.

First we have some NOS Platinum-Plus packs and a Plus Platinum from the flea market side. That whole lot for just $7. Next we have a pack of German Wilkinsons I found in a pharmacy near the antique mall. Got that pack for just 99 cents. Last is a handful of 7 o'clocks courtesy of a mod on another forum. Thanks a bunch. :biggrin:

[Empty Words]

This came in yesterday

[bythbook]

got this from dbay - a great price...

the brush is a Kent AP4 and the razor is set up for a Mach 3 (4?) cartridge.

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/kentshaving_set_2.jpg

I'm very happy have the brush - I actually thought I was bidding on the brush alone - but I'm wondering if it would be possible to get the icky cartridge setup out of the razor handle & set it up for a NEW head...

If cooncatbob sees this....

[PaulX608]

I promised myself I wouldn't buy anything this week, but I did. I'm blaming this on you guys. I'm forced to admit that I'm quite powerless over my RAD. Says "Copper Head" on one side and "A. White Germany Full Concaved" on the other. Any tips on age or manufacturer are welcome. Paid $18. Plenty sharp, took hair nicely off the backs of 2 knuckles, but I'm not going to try to shave with it until it's properly sharp. Can't wait, though! Anybody want to give a new Str8 shaver a nice deal on a usable strop??:wink:

[pal]

That is truly hard core AD.

[Hanspleasure]

WOW, Scott. Coronation time:smile:

Thanks Erwin! Here's another one find from last year... picked it up for $15, maybe $20.. just as you see it. MTGrayling has been helping me gather info.. but for now it's been dubbed the American Rocket.

[Leche]

Nice find! Can you post a picture later.

Thanks.

Steve


I could post a picture of the broken pieces :eek: after I knocked it off the shef. And I call SWMBO the clutz! Check the kitchen section if you want one. They have a variety of bowls.

[ctakim]

Got this for a steal. The razor is not mint, but the exterior is quite good. The interior compartment has some brassing. Any ideal of how these TV Super Speeds shave. They seem to be the same weight as a Blue Tip Flared SS. Kinda on the light side.:001_smile

[DarkAudit]

A month and a half ago, I was still using the Fusion and Fusion gel. Today, I have 5 vintage Gillettes, 5 different soaps, one cream, and hundreds of blades from no fewer than 10 different types/brands.

[itsallshots]

Holy Shamoley!!!

What a setup you have there!!

[Dubbya]

Perusing the aisles at the local antique mall, I stumbled upon a lady selling razors. After twenty minutes of sorting through injectors and G-bars, I came up with a Military Tech and a Fatboy, both in great shape but dirty, for $12.
I almost danced a jig in front of the stall.
If anybody in the Charlotte area likes Schick injectors, let me know and I'll PM the secret location to this treasure chest.:biggrin:

[ambrose]

Mint
old type ball end

[Poulin]

Pino Silvestre aftershave found yesterday at a local Italian market while picking up something for lunch after a visit to the barber. Used it today.

[Starfury]

This came in yesterday

Those are such beautiful brushes man...very nice.

Cheers.

[thirdeye]

Got this for a steal. The razor is not mint, but the exterior is quite good. The interior compartment has some brassing. Any ideal of how these TV Super Speeds shave. They seem to be the same weight as a Blue Tip Flared SS. Kinda on the light side.:001_smile


Mint
old type ball end

Nice scores guys!!!!

[Deftim13]

Got this for a steal. The razor is not mint, but the exterior is quite good. The interior compartment has some brassing. Any ideal of how these TV Super Speeds shave. They seem to be the same weight as a Blue Tip Flared SS. Kinda on the light side.:001_smile

Shaved with one last night and loved it. These have a nice weight to them:thumbup1:

[prophetic_joe]

Got this Friday form shaved_*****\

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk202/cuahtemoc123/IMG_9185.jpg

[scottydoint]

I caved in and bought it...
http://i16.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/34/a6/f266_12.JPG
http://i15.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/34/a6/f872_12.JPG
http://i6.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/34/a6/f7a8_12.JPG

[prophetic_joe]

Wow!!! Scotty you sir are my hero.


I caved in and bought it...
http://i16.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/34/a6/f266_12.JPG
http://i15.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/34/a6/f872_12.JPG
http://i6.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/34/a6/f7a8_12.JPG

[VR6ofpain]

Found an unused Gillette GII razor and blades in an old travel kit my father had. You could tell the vintage as it was "Made in West Germany". Even the Gillette case says "Made in W. Germany" on the back. This is a razor that looks very similar to the Gillette Injector, but it uses those old stationary mount cartridges which have two blades, no moisture strip, and slide on from the side. I actually plan to try shaving with this bad boy.

Very similar to this razor set:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51P4Y09YTYL._SL500_AA240_.jpg


Also found his old Sensor and two 5 packs of blades. One has 4 Sensor blades and 1 "new" Sensor Excel blade with "New Microfins"! I have never shaved with a Sensor (or Sensor Excel), so it will also be tried at some point. My old cartridge days started with the Mach3 and random disposible 3-blade Schick razors.

[joshmpdx]

Wow!!! Scotty you sir are my hero.

Scott, that looks great! what is it exactly?

[scottydoint]

Scott, that looks great! what is it exactly?

Thanks, it is a NEW De Luxe Big Fellow

[ctakim]

Thanks, it is a NEW De Luxe Big Fellow

Scott, that is a beaut! Nice score!!:001_smile

[VR6ofpain]

First we have some NOS Platinum-Plus packs and a Plus Platinum from the flea market side. That whole lot for just $7.
Nice score!

[JEEP]

Just got a package from Shaving Shack (http://www.shaving-shack.com/):


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Kent_BK4_01.jpg


The first BK4 i got showed signs of being rather roughly handeled, not by Dan, but by the people at Kent Brushes; the logo on the brush looked pretty bad - and though it doesn't affect the functionality of the brush, I just wasn't happy about it. I wrote an e-mail to Dan about the problem. He answered, within half an houer or so, that a new brush would be sent to me free of charge! That is the brush which has arrived today.
Many thanks and great respect to Dan for excellent customer service!


Regards.

Jakob

[thirdeye]

Just got a package from Shaving Shack:


The first BK4 i got showed signs of being rather roughly handeled, not by Dan, but by the people at Kent Brushes; the logo on the brush looked pretty bad - and though it doesn't affect the functionality of the brush, I just wasn't happy about it. I wrote an e-mail to Dan about the problem. He answered, within half an houer or so, that a new brush would be sent to me free of charge! That is the brush which has arrived today.
Many thanks and great respect to Dan for excellent customer service!


Regards.

Jakob

Nice brush Jakob

[spyoly]

I was lucky to find one NOS FLORIS santalwood EDT ... (and a R&G shaving soap)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16122

[JEEP]

Nice brush Jakob

Thanks. I am looking forward to breaking it in.

Next brush will be a Shogun (http://www.shaving-shack.com/shop/catalog/Shogun-Luxury-Onyx-Super-Badger-Shaving-Brush-p-2821.html) - and after that a Rooney with the chubby handle is next. A few Omegas, both boar and badger, are also on the list.

I guess this is what they call SBAD :blush:


Regards,

Jakob

[vior]

I was lucky to find one NOS FLORIS santalwood EDT ... (and a R&G shaving soap)

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16122


Nice score! :w00t:

[rodd]

First off, this Old type Big Fellow from D.Irving:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3303499133_96a3609bec.jpg
Thanks Dave!

Then I got a NEW Milady with the Natural color case. The razor is in poor condition, but I have a spare, I just really needed the case.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3629/3303499167_55df300d3c.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3304327396_da98eed7ae.jpg

And finally the fully redesigned 2009 MÜHLE R41 from Anton von Tripp
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3303499059_a21b43681e.jpg
Thanks Anton!

[bythbook]

very nice acquisitions!

I'm liking that Milady...

[DeaconKC]

A friend came across a correct case for my Aristocrat and sent it to me free! Anybody need a case for the first series Aristocrats, I've got a beat up one!

[pal]

wha' a score!

[pal]

I'm jealous already!

[ECOSSE]

I also find that I hold a camera better by extending the pinkies out.:biggrin:

[Baloosh]

Enjoy, and use it in good health! When Paul's wife PM'd me to inquire about a mystery box, I was only too happy and honored to help out a solider. Thanks to you, and to all veterans and active duty members, for your sacrifices.

I tried to give ya a little bit of everything, sort of a diverse taste of the majority of what's available out there. Have fun!

(And agreed that your wife deserves some special care for this one -- congrats to you both!) :smile:

The Cranberry Crush cream is one of the best-smelling scents I've ever tried! Shaves like a dream too!

[Cuttingboard]

I began 3 weeks ago because of an article I read in Esquire Magazine about shaving and it suggested using a shave brush. I bought the same Art of Shaving set as you and I really enjoyed the luxurious feeling of using a brush, even though its a PoS from AoS, to apply soap or cream.

[Cheech]

It all starts so innocently, doesn't it..?

[Ru4scuba?]

Nice start!

[johnniegold]

The obligatory pic for the beginner. :biggrin:

(Some of the stuff in this pic may belong to other people now :wink:)

[Rated R Superstar]

You...turned that bowl...yourself?

That is absolutely gorgeous! :thumbup:

Don't be surprised if members start asking for custom bowls muddy!

Great job!

Cheers.

That is one Beautiful bowl lol and muddy yes dont be suprised if members REALLY do start asking for custom bowls lol .. My Birthday is comming up hint hint ...:biggrin: