Acquisitions March 9 - 15

[Suzuki]

Let's see your goodies for the week.

I'll start off - I picked up a big bottle of Aqua Velva original yesterday.

Nothing special, but I've finally graduated from the little bottles to the big one - now I just need to find a big bottle of the green original sport and I'll be set for a couple of weeks!

[FiXXXer]

My order from Shaving Essentials.
Booster sample pack
Speick cream
Provence Sante Green Tea AS
Merkur 39C Barber Pole Slant

John threw in a free pack of Derby blades for the razor, and samples of Wesley and Scott lime ASB, Cremo cream, and Trumper's sandalwood cream, along with a hand written thank you note. This is the second time I've ordered from him, and his customer service is nothing short of amazing. Thank you John!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/FiXXXer776/100_0226.jpg

[DarkAudit]

Not a big haul today. Just these NOS Super Blues.

[Starfury]

Nothing too spectacular to report, but I just got this Argentine Tech (A-3) in the mail from dBay.


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

UPS also dropped-off my Tabac, which I've been curious about since joining. The first test, the scent, has been passed. :biggrin:

Cheers.

[JEEP]

This is actually not my score, it is my girlfriends. She collects 1:12 miniatures for dolls houses.


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


Regards.

Jakob

[Starfury]

This is actually not my score, it is my girlfriends. She collects 1:12 miniatures for dolls houses.


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


Regards.

Jakob

Wow those are all pretty cool.

At least the mini-straights don't look very sharp. :wink:

Cheers.

[ctakim]

Jakob, glad to hear that you and your girlfriend have shared interests that overlap in some fashion!

[Milton]

. . .
I'll start off - I picked up a big bottle of Aqua Velva original yesterday.
. . .

I just picked up a big bottle today. I've never used it, so I figured I'd give it a shot. :biggrin:

[thirdeye]

Not a big haul today. Just these NOS Super Blues.

Nice, bummer it's out of the celofane...

[DarkAudit]

Nice, bummer it's out of the celofane...

Not really. Only paid $2.99+shipping, and intended from the start to give one a try.

[thirdeye]

Not really. Only paid $2.99+shipping, and intended from the start to give one a try.

Well then...Perfect...They are great blades. I have some stashed away as a treat once in a blue moon....

[DarkAudit]

Well then...Perfect...They are great blades. I have some stashed away as a treat once in a blue moon....

They're F3 (1960). Perfect for my F1 fatboy. Got one ready to go tomorrow. :smile:

[rodd]

Nothing too spectacular to report, but I just got this Argentine Tech (A-3) in the mail from dBay.


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

UPS also dropped-off my Tabac, which I've been curious about since joining. The first test, the scent, has been passed. :biggrin:

Cheers.

Nice! Is it made in Argentina? I have gotten a few out of Argentina. One Hecho in Mexico Superspeed, one Made in Argentina Tech, and a Made in USA Tech. You don't see the Argentina ones often.

[BigRich]

My order from Shaving Essentials came in yesterday.

Provence Sante Green Tea SC
Provence Sante Green Tea A/S
Provence Sante Verlaine SC
Provence Sante Verlain A/S

[Megaslow]

I got a 1966 Super Speed off of eBay (for 7 bucks!) last week and it arrived yesterday... it was kinda dirty, but mechanically sound and it cleaned up great:

Before (click for bigger)
http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/tn_sta70180.jpg (http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/sta70180.jpg)
http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/tn_sta70184.jpg (http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/sta70184.jpg)
http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/tn_sta70186.jpg (http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/sta70186.jpg)

After (click for bigger)
http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/tn_sta70190.jpg (http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/sta70190.jpg)
http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/tn_sta70199.jpg (http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/sta70199.jpg)
http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/tn_sta70195.jpg (http://www.megaslow.net/files/bnb/razors/1966_superspeed/sta70195.jpg)

[Dustinl]

I got a 1966 Super Speed off of eBay (for 7 bucks!) last week and it arrived yesterday... it was kinda dirty, but mechanically sound and it cleaned up great:

Nice looking SS. And even nicer looking price! Congratulations!


DL

[blade08]

This came in the mail today from Taylor in London;

1x Eton College SC
1x Rose SC
1x Avocado SC

SCAD? Nah, not me...:w00t:

[ctakim]

Nice Flare Tip Superspeed. There is something magical about taking a dirty ugly duckling razor and polishing it up to a fine shine after several decades of neglect.:001_smile

[Ulysses]

Stopped by the mall today (had to get out of the house after getting my wisdom teeth taken out yesterday). Finally got some Bay Rum ASB from C.O. Bigelow, as well as a bottle of COB skin tonic and face wash.

I'll post pics at the end of the week when everything else comes in.

[Sneferu]

Came by Ikea and found this sweet mug for my girlfriend.

[pogonotrophist]

So whether its a deal or not is debatable as I paied more in shipping from Bulgaria than I did for the item.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300298091984&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:US:1123

http://moarpics.com/images/to4tpxvn988f60tz5.jpg

I'm not sure of the condition overall from the pics. But I just like the look of the kit. I'll post better pictures once its delivered. :tongue:

[Dustinl]

Cool looking kit!
:thumbup1:

DL

[Starfury]

Nice! Is it made in Argentina? I have gotten a few out of Argentina. One Hecho in Mexico Superspeed, one Made in Argentina Tech, and a Made in USA Tech. You don't see the Argentina ones often.

That one was made in Argentina.

This one, which I got a while ago, was made in England, as you can see on the box:

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

Cheers.

[scoopster]

Came by Ikea and found this sweet mug for my girlfriend.

That is a cool looking brush!

[copperhead]

That is a cool looking brush!

Ditto!

[gaseousclay]

the Blanda Matt (5") for only $6.99:

http://i43.tinypic.com/21j55zb.jpg

perfect size for my Rooney 1/1 too :biggrin:

[neilxvx]

Ikea has quite a few cool things for shaving. I use their tooth brush holder for my safety razors.

[gaseousclay]

dang, i should've thought of looking for something like that.

[JEEP]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score110309.jpg


Lots of blades to try, both DE and SE.


Regards.

Jakob

[Dustinl]

$4.99 Ever Ready from eBay just came in. I'll put this one in my collection and not use it.

[Shane27]

hmmm, time to make a trip to Round Rock :)

[bythbook]

$4.99 Ever Ready from eBay just came in. I'll put this one in my collection and not use it.

HA!


Nice...

[Ru4scuba?]

Nice bowl!

[ZethLent]

So for the last half of 2008 I was using some very nice, in my estimation, razors. But while I was taking things slow and not getting too carried away, I decided to start some other projects and those projects have basically all seen fruition around the same time. In the last month to six weeks I have four new and restored razors. And they are my rotation. The others are gone because these are here to stay. My 2009 razor aquisitions:

1. Dovo #41 rescaled in Japanese Horsechestnut.

http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/members/zethlent-albums-zethlent-picture1864-dovo-41.jpg

2. Bill Ellis Hybrid in Redheart.

http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/members/zethlent-albums-zethlent-picture1863-ellis-redheart-1-600-pixel.jpg

3. Wade & Butcher's The Celebrated Fine India Steel Razor, rescaled by Max.

http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/members/zethlent-albums-zethlent-picture1862-wb-india.jpg

4. C. Friedr Ern ERN 860, rescaled by Max.

http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/members/zethlent-albums-zethlent-picture1860-ern-1.jpg

[Dustinl]

HA!


Nice...

:wink:




DL

[JEEP]

$4.99 Ever Ready from eBay just came in. I'll put this one in my collection and not use it.

Beautiful :w00t:

The NRA (National Recovery Act) logo is apparently often seen on Ever Ready and GEM boxes.


Regards.

Jakob

[Sneferu]

Sure looks like a fine travel kit...

[tubamann]

Hmmmm, maybe I'll take a trip to the swede today ^^ Thanks for the tip!

And btw: "Blanda" means mixing in swedish.

[gaseousclay]

And btw: "Blanda" means mixing in swedish.

maybe Ikea had us wetshavers in mind when they started selling it :biggrin:

[Dustinl]

Beautiful :w00t:

The NRA (National Recovery Act) logo is apparently often seen on Ever Ready and GEM boxes.


Regards.

Jakob

Thank you Jakob! I don't believe this razor has been used.

The NRA in this case is the National Rifle Association.


DL

[Stubblefield]

And just think, when you finish your shave you can use it to prepare a tasty salad!

[neilxvx]

And just think, when you finish your shave you can use it to prepare a tasty salad!

I use my left over Rose soap lather to make a rose vinagrette.

[bythbook]

So for the last half of 2008 I was using some very nice, in my estimation, razors. But while I was taking things slow and not getting too carried away, I decided to start some other projects and those projects have basically all seen fruition around the same time. In the last month to six weeks I have four new and restored razors. And they are my rotation. The others are gone because these are here to stay. My 2009 razor aquisitions:

1. Dovo #41 rescaled in Japanese Horsechestnut.



2. Bill Ellis Hybrid in Redheart.



3. Wade & Butcher's The Celebrated Fine India Steel Razor, rescaled by Max.



4. C. Friedr Ern ERN 860, rescaled by Max.




I don't know nothin' from straight razors, but those are BEAUTIFUL! Works of art, even. Congratulations!

(Be still, my beating RAD....)

[bluepunk18]

Ditto!
+1 Where did you find it, if we may ask? And that looks like a handy mug.

[MasterP]

Gents,
Look what I got. I ordered the large scuttle from DB and thought, it would be nice to have a matching lather bowl to go with it. Here are the pics with my Stubby 2 with some Proraso: Thanks Julie!:cool:

[Not4you]

that is a beauty!! any pics of the scuttle or is it hidden under the bowl in these pics?

[Dustinl]

MasterP,

Very nice looking! I too, have a DB shave mug to match my DB scuttle. Nice looking lather you whipped up as well!!!


DL

[Bertelsen]

Thanks for the tip!

I'll check it out, it looks really nice.

[MasterP]

that is a beauty!! any pics of the scuttle or is it hidden under the bowl in these pics?

I knew you couldn't wait, neither could I. So I whipped up another batch of Proraso with my Stubby 2, here they are:

[nrek619]

mmmm.........lather porn...........oh my!!!!!!:wink: nice set!!!

[Mr.Max]

Woa!! NICE!!!!

[JEEP]

The NRA in this case is the National Rifle Association.

I do not believe it is actually. See this thread (http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=34711) at The Fedora Lounge - there is even a pic. of a GEM micromatic box with the logo on page one. See also this Wikipedia article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Industrial_Recovery_Act) on the subject.


Regards.

Jakob

[waitasecun]

jumpin juniper blossoms.....that is a sweet scuttle.....darn it...that looks slightly bigger than mine....its WAR!!!

[MasterP]

jumpin juniper blossoms.....that is a sweet scuttle.....darn it...that looks slightly bigger than mine....its WAR!!!

Hehehe, Thanks man. I told her to make it as big as possible.:biggrin:

[MasterP]

MasterP,

Very nice looking! I too, have a DB shave mug to match my DB scuttle. Nice looking lather you whipped up as well!!!


DL

Thanks, now if only Bernd can make me my 28mm shavemac.......

[topcattcw]

My order from Shaving Essentials.
Booster sample pack
Speick cream
Provence Sante Green Tea AS
Merkur 39C Barber Pole Slant

John threw in a free pack of Derby blades for the razor, and samples of Wesley and Scott lime ASB, Cremo cream, and Trumper's sandalwood cream, along with a hand written thank you note. This is the second time I've ordered from him, and his customer service is nothing short of amazing. Thank you John!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/FiXXXer776/100_0226.jpg
I agree .... Johns customer service is wonderful - I wish he had a brick and mortar store around the courner from my house ... well maybe not - I would be there every day!

[Dustinl]

I do not believe it is actually. See this thread (http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=34711) at The Fedora Lounge - there is even a pic. of a GEM micromatic box with the logo on page one. See also this Wikipedia article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Industrial_Recovery_Act) on the subject.


Regards.

Jakob

Jakob, I stand corrected. Thank you for the insight!

BTW, the Fedora Lounge looks interesting!


DL

[bluepunk18]

Very sharp. And you were able to find your way out of the store :biggrin:

They do have a whack of neat stuff to offer, if you look in the right places.

Thanks for showing us! :thumbup1:

[JEEP]

It is quite a place I tell you :001_smile The AD's you get there makes RAD look like nothing.


Regards.

Jakob

[Not4you]

Hehehe, Thanks man. I told her to make it as big as possible.:biggrin:

was this custom built by Dirty Bird? are all of their products custom or was this a special order? and is your second bowl a replication of the one that goes in the scuttle or is it different?

[Not4you]

Ikea can be quite expensive but there are also some hidden gems in there as well. this looks like a great find!!

[summit_4000]

Very Nice! I just ordered a custom oversized scuttle (about 1.5X standard size) from Julie a couple of days ago. I am anxiously counting the days.

I hope you find a wider shelf to store that beautiful scuttle!

[pokermon919]

I knew you couldn't wait, neither could I. So I whipped up another batch of Proraso with my Stubby 2, here they are:


OMG I have a 38c, now I have to get the scuttle to match! I absolutely love that thing, its nice! Can you tell me how much it cost you? If you don't mind.

[MasterP]

was this custom built by Dirty Bird? are all of their products custom or was this a special order? and is your second bowl a replication of the one that goes in the scuttle or is it different?

It was custom built at that time, but she has added it to the website. But you still need to specify if you want the vertical, horizontal or both ridges. Yes the second bowl is a replication of the bowl in the scuttle. But I think it maybe a little larger than the one in the scuttle - since they are handmade.


Very Nice! I just ordered a custom oversized scuttle (about 1.5X standard size) from Julie a couple of days ago. I am anxiously counting the days.

I hope you find a wider shelf to store that beautiful scuttle!

I know exactly what you mean. I don't store it on that shelf, only put it there to take the pics.


OMG I have a 38c, now I have to get the scuttle to match! I absolutely love that thing, its nice! Can you tell me how much it cost you? If you don't mind.

I agree with you! You NEED to order one asap! It was $65 + $17 shipping for the scuttle and $16 + $4 shipping for the extra bowl. So total of $102. Now hurry. Shipping was a bit expensive but it's fragile.

[Advil]

ooh. theres an ikea in round rock? i might have to go.

[bythbook]

ah, dammit.

Facts:

I read somewhere on here about the possibility/likelihood that Penhaligon's has changed or will be changing its shaving soap formulations to non-tallow...

I have old-form Blenheim Bouquet in the bowl; I have a puck of old-form English Fern, but no bowl.

I read somewhere on here that D R Harris Arlington is hot stuff indeed, and not always available in the "mahogany effect" bowl and, being tallow-based, may follow the herd [haha] into vegetable based formulation.

I have no D R Harris Arlington of any form, no mahogany bowl.

I realize that at my current rate of use, I will, in approximately 9 years, run out of both Pen's soaps - who can even imagine what formulae they will be in 9 years, and will the wooden bowl for English Fern even still be available in 9 years? (And who knows what the future state of D R Harris, tallow-based, in mahogany bowls????)


I read somewhere on here that Vintage Blades LLC has Penhaligon's - old form, both pucks & in bowls and also has D R Harris Arlington in mahogany, in tallow.

I confirm with Jim at Vintage Blades that yes, he has Penhaligon's old formula, both in bowls and puck. Ditto D R Harris Arlington in mahogany bowl.


Yes, of course. No surprise:
I order a puck of Blenheim Bouquet for long term backup; I order English Fern in the bowl, because - duh - I don't have one, and also for long term backup. I order D R Harris Arlington in the mahogany bowl... just because.


They got here today, and they are very nice. I am set for the next 19 years in Penhaligon shaving soap-wise.

D R Harris smells very nice; the mahogany bowl is handsome indeed. I will try it tomorrow.


It occurs to me that this is really not my fault. Somewhere on here (yes, B&B is now "here") there's a guy who said he has five or six or so English Fern/BB pucks... so that he will survive the re-formulation.


It is not my fault.


You all here are enablers.

I am suggestible.

This is not good.

[Stubblefield]

Some from John at WCS, the balance off Amazon/Beauty collection/eBay . . . .

My second 38. :thumbup1:

[mikeypedone1]

Toss that salad! Shave that face!

[RayH]

Ikea has quite a few cool things for shaving. I use their tooth brush holder for my safety razors.

I'm gonna have to try that.

[Handy]

Looking good!

[scottydoint]

I just came home to find a package containing my Minty French #66 set:biggrin: Haven't cleaned it or anythang.
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/IMG_0118-1.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/IMG_0119-2.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/IMG_0120-2.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e301/scottydoint/IMG_0121-1.jpg

[Ulysses]

Got my first razor in the mail today!:lol:

Gillette Tech
C.O. Bigelow Bay Rum Aftershave Balm
C.O. Bigelow Skin Tonic
Col. Conk Bay Rum Soap

[BullGoose]

This Rocket HD arrived in the mail this afternoon from Erwin and the Mitchell's Wool Fat arrived on Monday.

[Synack]

Yea, so I thought I'd be saving money by going DE... Thanks B&B! :biggrin:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16370

You guys are killing me; I've also got two Techs in the mail as I type this!

From left to right:

VDH Deluxe soap
Williams soap
Omega soap
Parker 89R
Ustura "Shavette"
Merkur 34C HD
'72 Gillette Super Speed
Omega Boar Brush
ssilcox acrylic stand
Aqua Velva Musk AS
Aqua Velva Classic AS
C.O. Bigelow AS Balm
Chaps AS Splash
Pinaud Clubman AS


I also blame that Ustura shavette for starting it in the first place; It's the gift from SWMBO that made me finally take the plunge. (I'm still trying to master that thing...)

Seriously though, I love this stuff... It really is awesome having variety, versus my previous "den" that consisted of a M3 and Barbasol! And the amusing thing is, I can still see myself saving money now that I'm not buying cartridges anymore! I still have a ton of sample blades to go through and I just scored 100 Derbys on Amazon for $7.00 today. I'll be set for a year!

[Poulin]

I got a chrome head Goodfella and some TOBS Eton College Aftershave from shavingessentials.net

[Spatterdash]

I see a lot of guys say that; "Hey! I thought this was supposed to be inexpensive!"

It's actually a reasonable complaint. Looking at the modern offerings and gagging at the price, you looked elsewhere, found a whole new world of what looked to be better, less expensive options, and BANG! You're a collector!

I understand, but for the people who say DE shaving isn't cheaper or a money saver, I postulate this; no one is in a better position for getting good, clean shaves in a massive economic downfall like we are.

Most of us have a couple of years worth of blades and soaps, and in a pinch, we can lather a bar of Dial or Yardley's bath soap. We can stop buying, either by choice of financial need, and still shave quite contentedly.
It's comforting to know that should things really get bad out there, we have that one thing fairly well covered.

BTW, a flask bottle of Chaps?! That rules! I'm hearing 80's music just looking at that thing!

[Synack]

Sorry mods, didn't think this would go here!

(Well, I guess the blades count!)

[Tinkerputzer]

I just came home to find a package containing my Minty French #66 set:biggrin: Haven't cleaned it or anythang.

Very nice Scotty!

[Chady]

I have two of those. And just a warning they are NOT good with water. I used the first one to soak my brush in while I strop. And the coating, whatever it is, started flaking off. Also the water eventually seeped into the wood and it cracks up whenever it soaks water now.

It might hold up when you just use it with the little water that's in lather though.
But eventually I think the coating will flake anyway and it might mix with your lather. Use the other one as a soap dish now and it is holding up fine for that.
I don't have the cord to connect my cell to my PC so I can't take pictures of it unfortunately.

[Chady]

Ikea can be quite expensive but there are also some hidden gems in there as well. this looks like a great find!!

Just saw this post. Here in Denmark IKEA has a reputation for being, at the very least, reasonably priced. It's where students or others who have recently moved away from their parents go to stock up on household stuff.

[SavantStrike]

Nice setup :D

So wait, a picture of our setup counts as a "score"?

[copperhead]

This post is just for Ray :biggrin:

[thirdeye]

This post is just for Ray :biggrin:

Man, that thing is a beauty.....Thanks pal..........

For rubbing a little salt in the wound......:lol:

[copperhead]

Nice starter kit! Wait till you "really" get the AD's.

[tblech]

So for some time I have been useing a cereal bowl to build lather in. It really was perfectly shaped inside for this, but had no handle. I have been in the market for a soup mug of some sort for a while now and bug SWMBO about it everytime we go into a store that has this sort of thing. Alas, no one had what I was looking for, until I went into Pier1 the other day. I found a mug with the right dimensions for my tastes and it was only 6 bucks! Attached are a few pictures...:thumbup1:

[SavantStrike]

I like it!

Did they have them in red? I may have to consider getting one sometime down the road... that thing is perfect...

[Starfury]

This post is just for Ray :biggrin:

Wow that thing is a beast. Beautiful, and in superb condition.

Is there any way to nail down the exact date of those monsters?

Cheers.

[scoopster]

Scored some of what I think is the "European" Brut Aftershave in glass. There is a stateside Ebayer selling these out of their storefront with BIN for a reasonable item & ship price. Just search on "Brut Aftershave"

42886

[ECOSSE]

Picked up this score for $5 at a local estate sale.

I'm sure the mug has been used a few times even though there's no nick or scratch. But the soap is still in its wrapper.

[tblech]

I like it!

Did they have them in red? I may have to consider getting one sometime down the road... that thing is perfect...

I beleave that they were in red blue yellow and green maybe even orange, but not sure about the orange...

[Prince]

6 bucks... not bad at all. Now, where is Pier 1 by me...... :lol:

[scoopster]

Picked up this score for $5 at a local estate sale.

I'm sure the mug has been used a few times even though there's no nick or scratch. But the soap is still in its wrapper.

Awesome score! Puck/Mug combos are going for $25 on the Bay, often higher.

[bokaba]

Today I got Tabac soap and Mama Bear's Mysore Sandalwood. Have Eau Sauvage and OS Lime on the way.

[ctakim]

Konishiki! Cool!

[SRock]

Yea, so I thought I'd be saving money by going DE...

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

Seriously though, :thumbup1:

[leighton]

Boker, made for J.B. Hunter & Co. 6/8", hollow, missing a piece off one of the scales, so I'll have to get it rescaled. Great razor; I'm excited to shave with it :thumbup1:

http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/boker1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/boker2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/boker3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/boker4.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/boker5.jpg


The "Boss" by A.W. Wadsworth & Son. 6/8"; full/extra hollow; hard rubber scales.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/boss1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/boss2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/boss3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/boss4.jpg


W&B Microtome. 15/16"; mostly wedge; horn scales. If anyone wants it, I'm giving it away for what I paid for it. $46
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/butcher1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/butcher2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/butcher3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/butcher4.jpg


B.J. Eyre & Cos. "Challenge Razor." 7/8" Meat Chopper; Wedge; blonde horn scales.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/challenge1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/challenge2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/challenge3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/challenge4.jpg



Dubl Duck that needs some work. A lot of work actually. Not entirely sure I can save it. Might be letting this go for what I paid for it too.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/dubl1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/dubl2.jpg



F.W. Engels "Leader." 6/8"; naked; hollow.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/engelsblade1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/engelsblade2.jpg



W. Greaves & Sons "Sheaf Works." 6/8"; 1/4 hollow; french ivory (faux).
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/greaves1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/greaves2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/greaves3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/greaves4.jpg



Karnak "More C." 5/8"; 1/4 hollow; horn scales.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/karnak1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/karnak2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/karnak3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/karnak4.jpg



"His Majesty" by Marshal Wells. 5/8"; horn scales; hollow. I don't have time to save this one, also giving away for price paid.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/majesty1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/majesty2.jpg


Frederick Reynolds. 5/8"; frameback; horn scales.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/reynolds1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/reynolds2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/reynolds3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/reynolds4.jpg



Sheffield Microtome. 13/16"; microtome; horn scales. Also giving this away for price paid.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/sheffied1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/sheffied2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/sheffied3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/sheffied4.jpg



"Uncle Sam" by Germania Cutlery Works. 6/8"; full hollow; faux ivory scales. Also giving away for price paid.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/uncle1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/uncle2.jpg



"ERN" by Wald-Germany. 11/16"; full hollow; french ivory scales with beautiful peacock painted on.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/wald1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/wald2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/wald3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/wald4.jpg



Wade & Butcher. 13/16"; full/extra hollow; horn scales.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/wbh1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/wbh2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/wbh3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/wbh4.jpg



And saving the coolest for last.
"George Washington" by Frederick Reynolds. 7/8"; wedge; blonde horn; made in 1832 to commemorate Washington's birthday.
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/washington1.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/washington2.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/washington3.jpg
http://i615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/razors4/washington4.jpg

[mmack66]

That "ERN" is a good looking razor.

[Tinkerputzer]

Picked up this score for $5 at a local estate sale.

I'm sure the mug has been used a few times even though there's no nick or scratch. But the soap is still in its wrapper.

You lucky dawg you! Enjoy the quality lather and the wonderful scent.

[ambrose]

very nice :thumbup1:

[copperhead]

Edwin Jagger #86 in Ebony. Never knew this existed until i saw this (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=79888) thread. I went with the EJ version in black as compared to the DR Harris pictured in the thread because of the lack of any markings on the handle, simple and classy. In the first picture of the original thread you can see the Harris name and followed by some more info about the company. Just did not care for all that crap on my razor. So if you are planning to get one think about this little detail before forking out the cash.

[ambrose]

30's fat handled aluminum canadian tech, 100 feathers 10 10pks, trumpers coconut oil shave cream, nancy boy face wash, body bar, styling cream, shampoo, & conditioner.

[scottydoint]

Edwin Jagger #86 in Ebony. Never knew this existed until i saw this (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=79888) thread. I went with the EJ version in black as compared to the DR Harris pictured in the thread because of the lack of any markings on the handle, simple and classy. In the first picture of the original thread you can see the Harris name and followed by some more info about the company. Just did not care for all that crap on my razor. So if you are planning to get one think about this little detail before forking out the cash.

Nice! Mine came in today too. I think it is going to be a good shaver. The balance feels good.

[copperhead]

Nice! Mine came in today too. I think it is going to be a good shaver. The balance feels good.

You bet! I shaved with it today and really like the result. Move over HD, a classier kid's in town. :biggrin:

[Bertilak]

Two razors. First and foremost a Rolls in excellent condition. It is in a leather case, has an extra blade and the hone and strop are used but not abused.

Second is a strange beast I have seen pictures of but never before seen in person. It says SEGAL on the bottom of the guard. I picked it up for $8.00. I am somewhat disappointed because I thought it would somehow take a standard DE blade but either I am really dense or it just can't be done.

[SilverKarn]

I was hanging around with my dad and stepmom at Sears today, i didn't think i would find anything, but then my stepmom called me over and i had a choice. A regular top open leather bag, or this hanging Wenger travel bag. Guess witch one i took. The bag was only 10 dollars on sale!! Normal price of 40 dollars.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16380
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16381

Those little travel containers i got at Good Will for 2 dollars for 6 bottles of various size and 3 small jar containers for shaving cream and such.

[VR6ofpain]

Pretty nice. Too bad they wouldn't make it of leather.

[SilverKarn]

Yeah, i was going to get the leather, regular bag, but i plan to use this while camping and i can hang this easily from the top of my tent.

There's 2 things i want to add/change.

1. the hook is plastic, as soon as i can i will remove that and replace it with a solid metal hook.

2. I'm going to find a 4 inch square pice of metal and polish it until its a mirror and attach that to the hook so i can see my ugly mug :lol:

[VR6ofpain]

Someone should make one of these in leather. Actually I think I saw one somewhere. Was it Deluth?

[SilverKarn]

Yeah, something like that, i saw some pictures of some REALLY nice leather ones, with leather straps to hold it closed instead of velcro. Too bad the thing was around 120-150 dollars.

[mmack66]

Someone should make one of these in leather. Actually I think I saw one somewhere. Was it Deluth?

If you meant Duluth Trading Company, their stuff is usually nylon or "firehose" fabric.

[whiteweed]

I just ordered a Vulfix 660l small super badger from Penworks. It is my second brush and I just had to tell someone, that way when it comes and my wife tells me that I did not tell her I can act confussed and say " well I told someone I can't remember". And yes confussed is normal for me. I wanted the small to try to creat a travel setup hope it works. I read where a member took a rx bottle and made a tube since they come in different sizes. I missed a Omega on ebay that went for $15 because of basketball, I know I failed, but then got BAD. That's brush acquisition desorder, and went looking, Penworks is a cool place!

[DV8_JERM]

I got these razors at a yard sale for 1.00 the lady said her husband never used them. I put a little MAAS on them and there was no brassing or bad spots they were perfect.They shave GREAT, excellent find Id say and the price made it sweeter wish I could find all of my razors in that condition for a dollar.Sorry about the pics they were took with a web cam I gotta get a good camera.

[thirdeye]

I got these razors at a yard sale for 1.00 the lady said her husband never used them. I put a little MAAS on them and there was no brassing or bad spots they were perfect.They shave GREAT, excellent find Id say and the price made it sweeter wish I could find all of my razors in that condition for a dollar.Sorry about the pics they were took with a web cam I gotta get a good camera.

WOW....:w00t::w00t::w00t:

A Fatboy and a Slim for a dollar, and in that condition.....That has got to be the deal of the year on B&B so far.....VERY, very nice score indeed....Enjoy!!!

[Stubblefield]

SilverK, that is quite the score. Ten bucks? you got a deal.


Yeah, something like that, i saw some pictures of some REALLY nice leather ones, with leather straps to hold it closed instead of velcro. Too bad the thing was around 120-150 dollars.
My favorite is the one made by Filson. $150.00, but it will last forever. I need to tell them they are behind the times with that cartridge razor, tho.

[TorzJohnson]

I'm going to find a 4 inch square pice of metal and polish it until its a mirror and attach that to the hook so i can see my ugly mug :lol:
Yeah, good luck with that. :biggrin:

[e d o]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16382
Factory Sealed ~ Plenty of Scent!

[bennyJ82]

I got these razors at a yard sale for 1.00 the lady said her husband never used them. I put a little MAAS on them and there was no brassing or bad spots they were perfect.They shave GREAT, excellent find Id say and the price made it sweeter wish I could find all of my razors in that condition for a dollar.Sorry about the pics they were took with a web cam I gotta get a good camera.

Wowsa! Excellent find! I need to start frequenting yard sales :w00t:

[thirdeye]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16382
Factory Sealed ~ Plenty of Scent!

:drool:...nuff said....:biggrin:

[Fnord5]

Orvis makes one that is leather, but looks like nylon duck on the inside.

http://www.orvis.com/store/productchoice.aspx?pf_id=55KX&dir_id=11379&group_id=11384&cat_id=5419&subcat_id=6454&bhcp=1&adv=94175&scrdr=1&cm_mmc=google-_-paid_search-_-hangingdop-kit-_-94175


VR6, there is a new store out in Roseville if you are interested in checking it out first hand.

[gaseousclay]

I was hanging around with my dad and stepmom at Sears today, i didn't think i would find anything, but then my stepmom called me over and i had a choice. A regular top open leather bag, or this hanging Wenger travel bag. Guess witch one i took. The bag was only 10 dollars on sale!! Normal price of 40 dollars.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16380
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16381

Those little travel containers i got at Good Will for 2 dollars for 6 bottles of various size and 3 small jar containers for shaving cream and such.

nice purse :biggrin:

[techdog]

That looks like a great buy. $10 is a great price.

[Ru4scuba?]

Nothing beats the old fashioned World War II version....but thats a nice score too!

[Cheech]

Nothing beats the old fashioned World War II version....but thats a nice score too!

I don't know. I had the regular version for many years. True, for looks the leather is hard to beat and the look is classic. It does the job, but its basically just a sack. And leather around water can go south pretty easily. (For active duty, you're absolutely right. I'd have hated to carry the new style on any forced march. But then again, that's one of the few nice things about not being on active duty anymore.)

A friend gave me the updated Dopps a couple years ago (like this one) and every time I use it I reflect on how much more convenient it is. It holds all of my personal hygiene gear in one place, that I can hang from the shower rod, door frame, or a nearby tree.

No, its not leather. But then again, I'm not trying to impress anyone in the bathroom (except SWMBO, and I've got her fooled :biggrin:).

This one does look like a nice score. I'm guessing that you will continue to appreciate it as you use it. Enjoy!

[Starberry]

It only took being shaved a few times before I need to go out and get my own soap and brush. Sure, it might not be the greatest ones ... but I'm happy and excited! ^_^

[nrek619]

nice bag....... Sears huh........hhhmm.....

[Bertilak]

It only took being shaved a few times before I need to go out and get my own soap and brush. Sure, it might not be the greatest ones ... but I'm happy and excited! ^_^

Well Proraso is one of the favorites around here and there is a set of people who swear by Omega boar brushes.

[Starfury]

30's fat handled aluminum canadian tech...

That's a nice-looking Tech Ambrose. The handle is superb.

Enjoy it mate.

Cheers.

[Starberry]

Well Proraso is one of the favorites around here and there is a set of people who swear by Omega boar brushes.

Well, most of my (wet) shaves have been with Proraso and the brush has to be better than the one we have now (it sheds more than it lathers LOL)

[bennyJ82]

It only took being shaved a few times before I need to go out and get my own soap and brush. Sure, it might not be the greatest ones ... but I'm happy and excited! ^_^

Don't short-change yourself as those are good products. You can do a lot worse than Proraso and Omega my friend!

[Dubbya]

I've been looking for a complete Gillette Tech travel set for quite some time now. I've found case and razor together many times in local antique stores, but everything else is always missing(nail clippers, file, scissors, tweezers, and a small knife).
I saw one on the bay yesterday and put in a low ball bid to test the waters and took it today. It still has the paper razor place holder and the tape around the knife. I was so excited that I laughed a little and SWMBO asked what my deal was. I showed her and she still didn't get it. But it doesn't matter, because I know that you guys probably do. The thrill of victory, even without opposition, is still awesome.

[bythbook]

FANTASTIC! what fun!

did you watch the auction close...? did your heart pound???

Nice score!

[Wishoot]

Congrats Kyle. The Tech is an awesome shaver. I've been using one all week while on vacation and have been loving it.

[Starfury]

Don't short-change yourself as those are good products. You can do a lot worse than Proraso and Omega my friend!

+1 on the Omega.

I have one of their lower-end Badgers, and I like it quite a bit.

I can't say anything about Proraso though, as I'm not a menthol man.

Enjoy it and let us know how your new toys work. :thumbup1:

Cheers.

[Leatherneck]

I picked up a cased Gold Tech at an antique mall this weekend. It needs a good cleaning, but I think we can handle that. Also in the case is a single blade wrapped in paper that says Probak Junior Blade, Product of Gillette Safety Razor Company. I haven't seen the Probak name before. How does the Gold tech shave? This is the open comb TTO Gold Tech, not a gold colored tech. Was $9.20 a decent price for this?

Kevin

[RILEY]

I think you got a solid set-up there Starberry

[erudolph]

I've been curious about the Rolls Razor since the 60s, when I saw one that belonged to a college friend. It looked mystifying. This curiosity and interest has been stoked by the recent B&B Rolls thread. This evening I scored what seems to be a very clean Rolls Viscount. It may not be as well made as earlier models (or perhaps it is) but I went for clean, and thus, hopefully, usable.

[ambrose]

That's a nice-looking Tech Ambrose. The handle is superb.

Enjoy it mate.

Cheers.

Thank you :biggrin:

It really caught my eye, especially since Ive been using techs more often these days. I swear the shaves are just so fast, easy and smooth with the techs. Not as close as my old types but the ease of use and enjoyability make up for it big time.

Ive been using a 60's aluminum handled tech and I love the shaves but man I wish it had fatter handle but yet maintained its light weight. Then I found this razor and I had to have it, looks like the prefect solution.

[Sneferu]

I was hanging around with my dad and stepmom at Sears today, i didn't think i would find anything, but then my stepmom called me over and i had a choice. A regular top open leather bag, or this hanging Wenger travel bag. Guess witch one i took. The bag was only 10 dollars on sale!! Normal price of 40 dollars.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16380
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16381

Those little travel containers i got at Good Will for 2 dollars for 6 bottles of various size and 3 small jar containers for shaving cream and such.

That is a nice looking travel bag., for 10$... :cool:

[Starberry]

+1 on the Omega.

I have one of their lower-end Badgers, and I like it quite a bit.

I can't say anything about Proraso though, as I'm not a menthol man.

Enjoy it and let us know how your new toys work. :thumbup1:

Cheers.

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

Starfury, the menthol isn't too bad. It can have a cooling effect ... but, how things feel on your face (especially for a man who normally has tougher skin) is different for a girl whose shaving under her arms, her legs (mine are super-sensitive) or anywhere else. The downside is I tend to have to lather parts 2 or 3 times, because it starts to burn or feel itchy for me.

Again, still learning, still trying out things.

[Starfury]

Thank you :biggrin:

It really caught my eye, especially since Ive been using techs more often these days. I swear the shaves are just so fast, easy and smooth with the techs. Not as close as my old types but the ease of use and enjoyability make up for it big time.

Ive been using a 60's aluminum handled tech and I love the shaves but man I wish it had fatter handle but yet maintained its light weight. Then I found this razor and I had to have it, looks like the prefect solution.

Well I'm going to keep an eye out for one.

That handle is awesome. I too am an avid Tech user. I don't recommend anyone do this, but I swear I can beat myself about the face and neck and not get cut using a Tech.

That thick handle would only make things better for an already superb razor.

Cheers.

[Starfury]

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

Starfury, the menthol isn't too bad. It can have a cooling effect ... but, how things feel on your face (especially for a man who normally has tougher skin) is different for a girl whose shaving under her arms, her legs (mine are super-sensitive) or anywhere else. The downside is I tend to have to lather parts 2 or 3 times, because it starts to burn or feel itchy for me.

Again, still learning, still trying out things.

Well for starters, let me apologize for not even looking at your avatar and realizing you were of the fairer sex.

Secondly, now that you mention it, I think Proraso would probably work quite well for your needs.

Nothing like a cooling effect on your legs and under your arms. :lol:

There are also some really nice lavender, rose, lime and other scented soaps and creams out there that you may want to take a gander at once you get settled in.

Cheers.

[Starfury]

The thrill of victory, even without opposition, is still awesome.

Kyle;

The thrill of victory without opposition is how you get these things cheap!

Nice going man, enjoy you unopposed travel Tech. :thumbup1:

Cheers.

[pablo_h]

I got this delivered yesterday:

[baggiez]

Nice looking HD Rocket. I have a couple of them and they are just about top of the heap IMHO. I love my slim and fatboy but the old British Gillettes take some beating :wink:

[Dubbya]

FANTASTIC! what fun!

did you watch the auction close...? did your heart pound???

Nice score!

I refreshed about 10 times in the final minute. It was quite exciting.

[Dubbya]

Kyle;

The thrill of victory without opposition is how you get these things cheap!

Nice going man, enjoy you unopposed travel Tech. :thumbup1:

Cheers.

The hard part of finding this one was that it's not the travel Tech. Those can be had all day; some still in the outer wrapper. This is the travel kit with the full sized Tech and all the trimmings in a case about the size of a small hardback book.

[porterhaus]

This beauty arrived at my doorstep today. I won it at an ebay auction. It came with a few old "Fuller Brush Co.", very rusted, blades. Those are new red pack Personna blades from my stock. The razor (no date code) looks to be barely used at all. The cleanup I did was almost not necessary.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/porterhaus/shaving/P1010004a.jpg


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/porterhaus/shaving/P1010005a.jpg


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/porterhaus/shaving/P1010006a.jpg


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/porterhaus/shaving/P1010007a.jpg


http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q181/porterhaus/shaving/P1010010a.jpg

[Dustinl]

Nice looking Super Speed, porterhaus! Congrats!!!


DL

[porterhaus]

Thanks Dustin, I am truly amazed that this razor looks practically brand new after all these years. The seller appeared to be someone that acquired it at an estate sale. :smile: