Acquisitions March 16 - 22, 2009

[SRock]

OK guys, its a new week, lets see the new goodies! I'm posting pics as well, but I'll try to list everything:

Wilkinson's Sword Classic Razor
Wilkinson's Sword Blades
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave
Too many Castle Forbes Samples to count (including Pre-shave, shave cream and ASB's)
Numerous EDT and Cologne Samples (Castle Forbes, Calvin Klein etc. etc.)
Dovo 11/16 Straight (uh oh, its begun)
Erasmic Shave Stick
Speick Shave Stick
Ogallala Bay Rum AS
Musgo Real x2
Arko Lemon Shave Cream
WARS Shave Cream (a second tube, this one is for a future PIF)
Cremo Shave Cream
TOBS Sandalwood
Touch Me Shave Cream
Small Size C.O. Bigelow (for my Dad)
I'm sure I missed something

My pride and joy this week is a matching custom Shave Brush and Razor in Black and White Ebony from our own cooncatbob of Bob's razorworks. Both pieces are absolutely beautiful! These can be seen in the second pic (brush is pre-bloom) and the third pic (brush is post-bloom). These will get reviews in the near future.

Also, I received the "Blues Brothers", a pair of Knotty Badger brushes from our own Rodd (Last Picture). I requested a blue finish. Why, because I'm Air Force for one and two blue is my favorite color. Elwood is the taller/thinner vase shape on the left with a Best Knot and "Joliet" Jake is the shorter/fatter Rooney 3/1 style on the right with a Silvertip Knot. Note: Elwood may appear a little green, I think this is due to Carrie Fisher shooting her Rocket launcher at Jake and Elwood, that or it is one less coat of blue stain. Anyway, in all seriousness I'll also be doing a review of the Blues Brothers very soon.

Seriously, I named a pair of shaving brushes, what is this world coming to? :lol: :lol: :lol:

So, these are my goodies this week (let's see yours):

[Suzuki]

Thanks for starting us off on the right foot Slaggle.

So post 'em if you got 'em!

[SRock]

Thanks for starting us off on the right foot Slaggle.

So post 'em if you got 'em!

I'm just here to help. :thumbup1:

OK guys, lets see your goodies!

[Sneferu]

Well heres mine bought last week, but will show em off this week as they come in..

1 x Jernbolaget (Eskilstuna) near mint with a fine box. A super buy at the lokal marked :cool: btw. not sure that the razor and box is a match...
1x MIO 4 stamped Axel Christensen - AArhus. A straight razor stamped with a danish name and name of a danish city wow.. Pics. later..
1 x Filarmonica
1 x LE GRELOT THIERS
1 x TI 69 (Dandy)
1 x Le Doris

Uppss almost forgot these soaps..
1 PdP Shaving Soap in tin
1 IK Shaving Soap
1 PS Shaving Soap
+ some empty tins

MMMMMM what a nice week :-)

[BigRich]

My order of a new Spyderco Ultra Fine Bench Stone came in this weekend. I got the newer version that comes in 3"x8" instead of the old 2"x8". It works great and reduces the need from using an "X" pattern.

[JEEP]

Just picked up some glycerin and some Omega soap:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score160309.jpg


I was thrilled when I fould out that the Omega soap is available locally.


Regards.

Jakob

[ace8104]

I got my sample of Susie's coconut shave soap that I won today. Cant wait to try it out tonight.

[Hanspleasure]

Here's one from last week that belongs here!

[markb]

Got my bottle of Blue Floïd & tube of Irisch Moos in today from Mark @ SuperLather.

Thanks!! :thumbup1:

[RILEY]

Just picked up some glycerin and some Omega soap:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score160309.jpg


I was thrilled when I fould out that the Omega soap is available locally.


Regards.

Jakob

Nice photography. Omega is truly great soap isnt it Jeep :001_smile

[JEEP]

Thanks. Yes, it is a very nice soap. I like the smell better than my Proraso and the lanolin content is great.


Regards.

Jakob

[bythbook]

Today the mailman dropped off:

a #15...!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/aristo15-2.jpg?t=1237251032


a #21...!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/aristo21-1.jpg?t=1237251178


a #48...!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/aristojr48-1.jpg?t=1237251211



and a New Standard (w/out serial ## - 1927 - 28?)

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/newstdrd2.jpg?t=1237251147


all very nice in cases...

and a Palmolive Classic stick & an Irsch Moos stick...

What a Monday!!!!

[copperhead]

Today the mailman dropped off:

a #15...!

a #21...!

a #48...!

and a New Standard (w/out serial ## - 1927 - 28?)

all very nice in cases...

and a Palmolive Classic stick & an Irsch Moos stick...

What a Monday!!!!

All in a day's work! :biggrin:

[bythbook]

All in a day's work! :biggrin:

nope. that's it.

I'm finished.

no more.

nuh-unh.

done.

[thirdeye]

Here's one from last week that belongs here!


Today the mailman dropped off:

a #15...!



a #21...!



a #48...!





and a New Standard (w/out serial ## - 1927 - 28?)




all very nice in cases...

and a Palmolive Classic stick & an Irsch Moos stick...

What a Monday!!!!


OK guys, its a new week, lets see the new goodies! I'm posting pics as well, but I'll try to list everything:

Wilkinson's Sword Classic Razor
Wilkinson's Sword Blades
Pinaud Lilac Vegetal After Shave
Too many Castle Forbes Samples to count (including Pre-shave, shave cream and ASB's)
Numerous EDT and Cologne Samples (Castle Forbes, Calvin Klein etc. etc.)
Dovo 11/16 Straight (uh oh, its begun)
Erasmic Shave Stick
Speick Shave Stick
Ogallala Bay Rum AS
Musgo Real x2
Arko Lemon Shave Cream
WARS Shave Cream (a second tube, this one is for a future PIF)
Cremo Shave Cream
TOBS Sandalwood
Touch Me Shave Cream
Small Size C.O. Bigelow (for my Dad)
I'm sure I missed something

My pride and joy this week is a matching custom Shave Brush and Razor in Zebra Wood from our own cooncatbob of Bob's razorworks. Both pieces are absolutely beautiful! These can be seen in the second pic (brush is pre-bloom) and the third pic (brush is post-bloom). These will get reviews in the near future.

Also, I received the "Blues Brothers", a pair of Knotty Badger brushes from our own Rodd (Last Picture). I requested a blue finish. Why, because I'm Air Force for one and two blue is my favorite color. Elwood is the taller/thinner vase shape on the left with a Best Knot and "Joliet" Jake is the shorter/fatter Rooney 3/1 style on the right with a Silvertip Knot. Note: Elwood may appear a little green, I think this is due to Carrie Fisher shooting her Rocket launcher at Jake and Elwood, that or it is one less coat of blue stain. Anyway, in all seriousness I'll also be doing a review of the Blues Brothers very soon.

Seriously, I named a pair of shaving brushes, what is this world coming to? :lol: :lol: :lol:

So, these are my goodies this week (let's see yours):

Man, you guys are getting after it this week......:biggrin:

[PaulX608]

http://i9.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/38/bf/93c0_12.JPG
Just won this lot off the 'bay. I feel bad cause I kinda sniped it, but all's fair on the 'bay, right? Hope it wasn't one of you guys I burned. Looks like the New that's in the tech box is in nice shape and the brushes should clean up good. My wife emailed me the link from upstairs with about 30 minutes left. Now she's enabling my RAD!!! I guess she's a keeper!

[cooncatbob]

Slagle
That's Black and White Ebony not Zebra Wood.
Bob

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=43130&stc=1&d=1237197578

[rabelais99]

Scored some Speick AS splash from Rasage Poulin.

I have to say, the combination of Speick cream (another Poulin score from a couple of weeks back) and the AS splash is awesome. This is my new fave (I should say co-fave with Musgo Real cream and AS splash).

I also got a bottle of the Mont St-Michel Ambrée cologne. Nice stuff. Will review it shortly.

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

[SRock]

Slagle
That's Black and White Ebony not Zebra Wood.
Bob

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=43130&stc=1&d=1237197578

Oops, that's right, my bad. Either way it is beautiful!

[SRock]

Man, you guys are getting after it this week......:biggrin:

Nah, it's deceptive. Some of this was acquisitions over the last couple of weeks, all of it just got delivered at the same time! :lol::lol::lol:

It was like Christmas in March!

[bythbook]

Nah, it's deceptive. Some of this was acquisitions over the last couple of weeks, all of it just got delivered at the same time! :lol::lol::lol:

It was like Christmas in March!

+1 - I was waiting & wondering what the PO and Customs were up to - packages from Spain, UK, & Australia - and MISSOURI!!! - all arrived on the same day!

[ambrose]

I just scored this 1912 ornate handle gem jr.

Looks to be in great shape I paid $9.25 total.

I found some gem blue star blades locally. Are these good blades or should I order something else before it comes in?

[SmoovD]

My shipment from SCS arrived this afternoon. It contained not only my ordered goodies but graciously donated aftershave sampler sets for the 18 April meet-up in Arlington.

I scored Savory Rose splash and milk, Blue Line splash, Avocado balm, Coconut SC and the very last bottle of Sue's Embrace edt (love that juice).

For those B&Ber's planning to attend the meet-up you may be one of thirteen lucky recipients of aftershave sampler packs. Everything from Lavender to Tony's Choice, from Blue Line to Sandalwood...and much more. Very cool of the ladies of SCS. Mucho gracias! I hope that I don't forget to bring them to the meeting! :devil:

[JimBow]

Today the mailman dropped off:

a #15...!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/aristo15-2.jpg?t=1237251032


a #21...!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/aristo21-1.jpg?t=1237251178


a #48...!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/aristojr48-1.jpg?t=1237251211



and a New Standard (w/out serial ## - 1927 - 28?)

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/newstdrd2.jpg?t=1237251147


all very nice in cases...

and a Palmolive Classic stick & an Irsch Moos stick...

What a Monday!!!!

I think I just pooed a little....:drool:

[Aaron622]

Today the mailman dropped off:

a #15...!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/aristo15-2.jpg?t=1237251032


a #21...!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/aristo21-1.jpg?t=1237251178


a #48...!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/aristojr48-1.jpg?t=1237251211



and a New Standard (w/out serial ## - 1927 - 28?)

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/newstdrd2.jpg?t=1237251147


all very nice in cases...

and a Palmolive Classic stick & an Irsch Moos stick...

What a Monday!!!!

Nice! Particularly like the #15 and #48 :drool:.

[JEEP]

Yesterday I got this neat dopp-kit that I had ordered from the hunting store where I work:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180309_01.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180309_02.jpg


Baron is a Swedish brand. Their products are of a very high quality. I also have a brief case (http://www.baron.se/world/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage_country&product_id=29&category_id=3&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=8) from them.


Regards.

Jakob

[Books]

I couldn't pass this up...

[Austin]

Yesterday I got this neat dopp-kit that I had ordered from the hunting store where I work:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180309_01.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180309_02.jpg


Baron is a Swedish brand. Their products are of a very high quality. I also have a brief case (http://www.baron.se/world/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage_country&product_id=29&category_id=3&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=8) from them.


Regards.

Jakob

Jakob, great looking Dopp. I am really liking the briefcase too.

[FiXXXer]

My group buy Shavemac D01 21mm brush!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/FiXXXer776/100_0227.jpg

[mdunn]

Imperial Leather aftershave
Brut Cologne

[JEEP]

Jakob, great looking Dopp. I am really liking the briefcase too.

Thanks. I am going to buy one of their travel-bags aswell soon. Just haven't decided which one yet.


Regards.

Jakob

[bennyJ82]

In the mail today
From TGQ:
TGQ Provence Lavender and Desert Ironwood SS
From Bulldawg:
TOBS Rose SC, Proraso SC

[copperhead]

My group buy Shavemac D01 21mm brush!

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y129/FiXXXer776/100_0227.jpg

Wow...that's an awesome looking badger goodness!! So how can i get my hands on one of these? :biggrin:

[JEEP]

Scored this at a small antique store today:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180309_03.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180309_04.jpg


Not the prettiest ball-end Old Type out there, but I got it cheap - and I wanted to thank the lady at the antique store for remembering that I had previously asked for razors. Now she has agreed to put all the razors she get in aside for me :biggrin:

The pics are prior to cleaning, unbending of teeth and gluing. Once the 24 houer industrial grade epoxy has set I will post more pics.

I already have a simular ball-end Old Type, where the top cap at some point has been soldered on, in simular condition. It is a nice shaver.


Regards.

Jakob

[bbsupersport]

I received my Tony Miller 3" Heirloom "New Standard" Artisan and Practice Strops a couple of weeks ago. After receiving them I decided to add some hardware to my practice strop, because I couldn't get a good grip on the bottom of it. So I ordered a bottom leather cap/dee ring/screws and a top leather cap/metal swivel-snap-ring/screws for the practice strop from Tony. I resisted using the "real" strop until I received the hardware, didn't want to have any mishaps!:wink:

They just came today and I immediately added them to the practice strop. What a welcomed addition, it's great. Tony was very patient and helpful, much appreciated!

Here's a couple of pics.

Here's the Practice strop with new hardware.
43421

The swivel/snap ring added to the top of the practice strop.
43422

The Dee ring added to the bottom of the practice strop.
43423

The top of the 3" Heirloom Artisan.
43426

Heirloom Artisan Latigo with Cotton and the Practice strop.
43427

[kozak]

March 16 was my birthday so here is the score
http://i349.photobucket.com/albums/q393/alexkoss/FUN021.jpg
Kent BK4 Brush
2 Muhle straight razor stands
NATURAL COMBO COTICULE (BLUE AND YELLOW) 7X1.5", STANDARD GRADE

[Not4you]

Here is a pic of my 'new' Flare Tip Rocket and Tech that I bought from a fellow B&B member recently. They arrived in the mail this week!! Soap, bowl and brush are past acquisitions.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/shaving_0002DS.jpg

and stay tuned, I have made a few more purchases and will post when they arrive in the coming days/weeks ...

[leighton]

http://s615.photobucket.com/albums/tt235/ltyau/New%20Acquisitions/

New acquisitions this week. Even more straights.

[Tinkerputzer]

Here is a pic of my 'new' Flare Tip Rocket and Tech that I bought from a fellow B&B member recently. They arrived in the mail this week!! Soap, bowl and brush are past acquisitions.

Sorry to say, but that is a flare tip super speed. A flare tip rocket looks like the one in the picture. None the less you SS is going to make a great shaver. Congrats.

[bythbook]

Today that nice UPS man dropped off from Atlanta Barber Supply -

Master Lilac Vegetal (NOTHING like Pinaud - this smells like lilacs, really, and no cat pee);

Master Topaz (nice, powdery scent - akin to Lord & Master but lighter... more powder);

Pinaud Special Reserve (I gave away my first bottle because at the time I thought it smelled like an post-practice unshowered basketball team... but now it doesn't);

Pinaud Musk (who knows... not as sicky sweet as the Pinaud Citrus Musk or Lime Sec)

[JEEP]

Scored this at a small antique store today:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180309_03.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180309_04.jpg


Not the prettiest ball-end Old Type out there, but I got it cheap - and I wanted to thank the lady at the antique store for remembering that I had previously asked for razors. Now she has agreed to put all the razors she get in aside for me :biggrin:

The pics are prior to cleaning, unbending of teeth and gluing. Once the 24 houer industrial grade epoxy has set I will post more pics.

I already have a simular ball-end Old Type, where the top cap at some point has been soldered on, in simular condition. It is a nice shaver.


Regards.

Jakob

Here it is, post celaning, unbending of tooth and gluing:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180309_05.jpg


It is not pretty, but it has got a lot of character - and it is going to be a fine shaver.


Regards.

Jakob

[Not4you]

Sorry to say, but that is a flare tip super speed. A flare tip rocket looks like the one in the picture. None the less you SS is going to make a great shaver. Congrats.

yes, I meant SS. my other Flare Tip is a Rocket.

[JEEP]

This evening the mailman brought me this:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Brit_Gillette_New_01_02.jpg


More pics. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=80411)


Regards.

Jakob

[Books]

Went shopping on my luch break...

[waitasecun]

ok, everyone has got me drooling and I have no pictures to add.....one of these days I will have to lay out my collection and take a pic of it............but alas....today I am too lazy lol...

[waitasecun]

This evening the mailman brought me this:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Brit_Gillette_New_01_02.jpg


More pics. (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=80411)


Regards.

Jakob

thats a nice mailman....

[NFlames]

My SSAD was a little out of control this week.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jabrecko/P1010446.jpg

[jadam318]

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/picture.php?albumid=136&pictureid=227

Two of my first three B&B transactions are represented here. The C&E is from user cammyfive, and the other two creams are from [email protected] I'd like to commend both of these men as well as ssilcox for conducting themselves as true gentlemen. Speedy shipping, nice manners... each of them a pleasure to do business with.

By contrast, I have an auction item that should have been here five times by now that I was hoping to include in this post :mad3:.

The blades are Double Arrows I picked up for around $20 for the both of them to teach myself to hone. I also have been itching to try a larger blade. Now for a hone...

[bman40]

a 1930's (37??) gold Gillette Sheraton - pretty brassed, but it might get re-plated in the future

A no-date code SS on its way to me from Scottydoint

A tube of Musgo Real Cream

A Edwin Jagger Sea Buckthorn shave soap

100 Derby Extra blades from the Shaving Factory.

*still waiting on my TGQ sample pack - two weeks out from Colleen and still no sign of it...maybe by Memorial Day....

All this AND we finally managed to get my kid's 85 VW GTI running again.... its been a good week!

Barry

[Phog Allen]

Evening gents. This was a red letter day. I have been off work all week for spring break with my little daughter. We have done a little bit of everything this week but today takes the cake. We met a friend for lunch and remembered the antique mall was a few doors away. What the heck, it was close but I didn't hold much hope since the place has been picked clean these last months. Somebody in town besides me "knows" about the traditional wetshaving movement. Don't know if it is a collector or who but there really isn't any good stuff left around. Till today. We popped in and looked around and were about to head home when I strolled through a booth that had been recently moved from another place in the store. Bingo! This was the stuff of our shaving dreams. First I found a brand new, unopened bottle of D.R. Harris Arlington aftershave...for $6! It was obvious the guy didn't know what he had. Then I hit glass show case and spotted a rather banged up carbide lamp that begged me to look at it. What does that have to do with wet shaving? Nothing. It was the Rolls Razor in nearly perfect condition just below it that really caught my attention. So I asked the clerk to open the case so I could look at it. It turns out it was the guy who rented the booth. It was his day to work. I told him what I wanted to look at and there was no doubt he knew EXACTLY what Rolls Razor was. I was a bit down trodden at this point. He had it marked at $55 and to tell truth, it was worth every bit of it. The case is perfect, there is not ONE SPOT of rust ANYWHERE on the entire razor, strop plates or handle. Just about as close to perfect as you can get. As the ensuing photos will show, only the typical small scratches that adorn anything chrome that is actually used are present. No dents, no dull spots. This thing is nice. It even has the spare blade still in the factory wax wrap in the little factory container. I have to apologise for the incredibly poor photos. No matter how I tried to do it, the shine of the chrome parts looks tarnished. Perish the thought. It is GORGEOUS bright chrome. Everything is there. Well, except the instructions.:blushing: Which brings me to another point. Somehow all this stuff should fit together in one compact that fits in the case. Could someone explain to me how to do it? It was not properly packed at the mall and thank goodness for that. No damage that way. Oh yeah, that $55 price. Pretty good huh? Well how about this? Without even asking the guy dropped the price to TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS!!!! It took me about two seconds to stammer out YES when he asked me it that was okay. I have been wanting one of these for a long time and here it is. It will look smashing in the display case don't you think? Enjoy.

Regards, Todd

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16524
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16522
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16521
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16520
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16519
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16518
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16517
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16516
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16515

[john.crissman]

Wow, very nice find. The Rolls looks great!

[Dustinl]

That is actually one of the best Rolls Razors that I have seen! Very nice job!!!


DL

[Jim]

Well done Todd!

[Jack-in-the-Green]

I picked up this great little chest at TJMaxx to keep all my shaving supplies in.
(Sorry about the cruddy picture quality. I took them in a hurry.)

http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/424.jpg

The bottom drawer holds up to 9 tubs of Mama Bear's, plus a few samples, perfectly.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/430.jpg

The middle drawer holds other creams, blades, etc.
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/437.jpg

And, most importantly, the top drawer is perfect for my rapidly growing razor collection. (Which has already outgrown it. *shrugs* But, at least I can keep my regular rotation at hand.)
http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv110/Jamie-O7/462.jpg

[jeffb]

My SSAD was a little out of control this week.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jabrecko/P1010446.jpg

Very nice haul!

[Gruder]

Congratulations on the fine score Todd!

[Dubbya]

I'm amazed by the trend in antique stores recently. I'm not complaining, just amazed. Something similar happened to me the other day. The lady had a '60s model Super Speed marked at $20. It looked as if it were bought for a post electrolysis patient. Not a mark to be found on the chrome. I picked it up from the cabinet and the lady quickly ran over and asked what it was marked. I told her and she almost shouted, "I'll take 10."
I already had a 20 peeled off and in the holding area(shirt pocket) but I wasn't going to argue.

Nice pull, by the way.

[Dandaman]

I've never seen a Rolls before, and looking at it as pictured, I can't imagine how it's used. ???

[Ru4scuba?]

Man,

Great score!

[erudolph]

Hi Dan.... there are a few websites that have details on the Rolls, and here's an excellent B&B thread from a long time Rolls user (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=78651&highlight=king+rolls)!

I've been mildly curious about the Rolls. I first saw one in the 60s when a college friend had one; it seemed pretty mysterious. Recently I was able to score this nice Viscount, a later model than the Imperial model of the 20s.

The vertical shaft in the middle of the picture is the handle of the razor. The blade and guard is at the top of the picture. The rest of it, the roller part, runs back and forth in a track, to strop and hone the blade when necessary. The blade detaches from that stropping/honing mechanism by lifting it up and turning it 90 degrees. You then lift it off, attach the handle, and shave away. The second image is what we today call a "Quick Start Guide"....:-)

[Ru4scuba?]

Sick man...real sick. I knew I was avoiding this thread for a reason!

Those shave soaps are over the top!

[TFrankMac2140]

Sick man...real sick. I knew I was avoiding this thread for a reason!

Those shave soaps are over the top!

+1 The good stuff:biggrin:

[D.Irving79]

SN - A613866

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[rodd]

SN - A613866


Dave, That is AWESOME!!!


I had a great day for razors! I bought this open comb Merkur that looks like hell on ebay, just hoping it was a slant. It is, an open comb slant that is marked Merkur. :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3372220822_769205c695_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3371401055_262c6d6d25.jpg?v=0

Then I went to an antique show just down the street from me. I went last year too, found nothing, but today:

#66 set, I will be making another post about this one, it has those strange Rocket teeth that Chris has talked about
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/3371391501_13ff1d17d9.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3372215630_860410f94d.jpg?v=0

Canadian Military Tech set, still has protective paper over the mirror!
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And a totally respectable Flare Tip Rocket and a Super Adjustable!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3372223788_4f9c0fe8bf.jpg?v=0
I can't believe I am finding English and Canadian razors locally!!

[SRock]

My SSAD was a little out of control this week.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jabrecko/P1010446.jpg

GFT Limes! My Favorite! :thumbup:

[andrew98]

My SSAD was a little out of control this week.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e46/jabrecko/P1010446.jpg

Very nice, indeed, but I think you need to adjust your definition of "a little out of control." :w00t:

You just made my desire for a puck of Penn's English Fern in a bowl not seem insane. Thank you for that (I think).

-Andy

[NFlames]

GFT Limes! My Favorite! :thumbup:

Yep, I love it. It's like key lime pie soap!!! :w00t:



You just made my desire for a puck of Penn's English Fern in a bowl not seem insane. Thank you for that (I think).

-Andy

My pleasure! :lol::lol::lol:

It's great because I've gotten to the point where my wife just looks at me and sheepishly smiles when I say "hey, I just spent $70 on soap!" Then she awaits its arrival, the unwrapping, shave, and then moves in to sniff and affix her seal of approval.

[Hanspleasure]

Dave, That is AWESOME!!!


I had a great day for razors! I bought this open comb Merkur that looks like hell on ebay, just hoping it was a slant. It is, an open comb slant that is marked Merkur. :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3372220822_769205c695_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3371401055_262c6d6d25.jpg?v=0

Then I went to an antique show just down the street from me. I went last year too, found nothing, but today:

#66 set, I will be making another post about this one, it has those strange Rocket teeth that Chris has talked about
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/3371391501_13ff1d17d9.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3372215630_860410f94d.jpg?v=0

Canadian Military Tech set, still has protective paper over the mirror!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3371404119_b7ae12d155.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3371405037_5eb05d83dc.jpg?v=0
And a totally respectable Flare Tip Rocket and a Super Adjustable!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3372223788_4f9c0fe8bf.jpg?v=0
I can't believe I am finding English and Canadian razors locally!!

Damn.. :w00t:

[blade08]

Went shopping on my luch break...

The Feather Portable is a lovely razor, I use it a lot.

[Tinkerputzer]

Very nice rodd! Isn't it much more satisfying finding things in the wild? I'm jealous!


Then I went to an antique show just down the street from me. I went last year too, found nothing, but today:

#66 set, I will be making another post about this one, it has those strange Rocket teeth that Chris has talked about


Canadian Military Tech set, still has protective paper over the mirror!

I can't believe I am finding English and Canadian razors locally!!

[JEEP]

I got my order from The Shaving Shack (http://www.shaving-shack.com/) today:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score210309.jpg


Shogun super badger Onyx handeled brush :w00t:
Shavette for DE blades
Mugso Real ASB
Mugso Real SC


Regards.

Jakob

[tubamann]

That's a nice catch, Jakob :)
How's the custom's view on that? Up here I tried importing some Thayer's aftershave from iHerb, but tollvesenet wanted some $50 for just giving it to me :-/

In other news, I finally got my #3 razor, the HD Slant as a birthday present :)
Excellent shaver for sure!

[JEEP]

Thanks :001_smile

Since both UK and Denmark are in the EU I do not have to pay any Danish taxes.


Regards.

Jakob

[D.Irving79]

Dave, That is AWESOME!!!


I had a great day for razors! I bought this open comb Merkur that looks like hell on ebay, just hoping it was a slant. It is, an open comb slant that is marked Merkur. :D
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3594/3372220822_769205c695_m.jpg http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3625/3371401055_262c6d6d25.jpg?v=0

Then I went to an antique show just down the street from me. I went last year too, found nothing, but today:

#66 set, I will be making another post about this one, it has those strange Rocket teeth that Chris has talked about
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/3371391501_13ff1d17d9.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3630/3372215630_860410f94d.jpg?v=0

Canadian Military Tech set, still has protective paper over the mirror!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3371404119_b7ae12d155.jpg?v=0 http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3651/3371405037_5eb05d83dc.jpg?v=0
And a totally respectable Flare Tip Rocket and a Super Adjustable!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3372223788_4f9c0fe8bf.jpg?v=0
I can't believe I am finding English and Canadian razors locally!!

wow :eek:

just wow. that is BEYOND impressive :001_smile

[Phog Allen]

Wow. Thanks for the link to that post. The strop in your photo is almost new looking. Mine will take some cleaning and dressing. You can tell someone gouged it a time or two over the years. I hope it will be salvageable. Thanks again.

Regards,Todd

[dpm802]

Wow. Thanks for the link to that post. The strop in your photo is almost new looking. Mine will take some cleaning and dressing. You can tell someone gouged it a time or two over the years. I hope it will be salvageable. Thanks again.

Congratulations on an outstanding find.

That has to be the best looking ROLLS I've ever seen. Especially the hone, its the only one I know of that isn't cracked.

The strop side looks usable as is, just needs a little bit of dressing to condition it and bring it back to life. I've heard Lubriderm works well for that.

Can't wait to read your product review.

[Pureslab]

Good score Eagle Eye !

[Brodirt]

Oy...this thread is gonna make me go and dig through Dad's/Granddad's stuff and find the old Rolls. I know its in great shape and complete, not sure if it is as good as this one though.

Another instrument to shave with...curses!

[merwtje]

Vintage Palmolive and 4711 SIR irisch moos with still a nice smell:smile:

[joshmpdx]

Vintage Palmolive and 4711 SIR irisch moos with still a nice smell:smile:

Very Cool!

[DarkAudit]

Got these two this morning at an estate sale for $5 each. '60 fatboy and '62 slim. Both had blades in, suggesting they hadn't been touched since 1966 (L date code on blades that didn't continue production long enough for the code to come up again).

[bythbook]

SN - A613866

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fantastic, Dave...

I can't believe I missed that one... not that I could have afforded its eventual price (if I had gotten involved in the bidding)....

very very nice.

[Brodirt]

I pulled out Granddads's...good shape too, alas a cracked hone!

Opinions on this one?
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[erudolph]

I pulled out Granddads's...good shape too, alas a cracked hone!

What about buying one on eBay and using it for replacement parts? I believe the instructions cover, in the briefest possible way, the replacement of hone and strop.

Ed

[thirdeye]

I pulled out Granddads's...good shape too, alas a cracked hone!


Is it just a small crack?
I have a spare hone with a small crack that would still be usable.

[Jake]

What is the [going reasonable decent fair] price for a clean & good condition Rolls Razor?

[Brodirt]

Is it just a small crack?
I have a spare hone with a small crack that would still be usable.

First pic, top right corner.

[blackfoot]

TWGW and I have been going to antique stores a lot lately. My AD's are largely the instigator behind this. Yesterday, we spent the day in Indianapolis doing battle with the antique shops. The following is a pic of the spoils of said battle.

This second pic is something my wife is particularly proud of. everything in this shot only cost $45.00.

The purse on the left is from the 1920's. The black pocket knife is from circa. 1940 and the tan one was bought by the vendor in Germany in 1954. Some of the straights were his father's.

The total cost of the first picture is around $94.00. I got the pipe rack with the intent to use it as a razor rack. I needed a new case for my cufflinks and tie pins. These are the first straights I have ever owned and need to find someone who will get them shave ready for me. I have also been collecting old bottles to decant for decorative purposes. There is a man's travel toiletry kit, also. I am quite excited about the Schick Bakelite. These seem to be very expensive, locally, so I haven't been able to get one to try. I will be selling a lot of this stuff but intend on cleaning it up first. At the time of these pics, I have done nothing to the plunder. All I have done is basked in the glory of my victory. :a24:

For the record, this is my first attempt to post photos, so please let me know if there is a problem.

[Giant]

Wow, nice haul. :thumbup1:
How does the harmonica sound?

[blackfoot]

Wow, nice haul. :thumbup1:
How does the harmonica sound?

I have not yet been brave enough to put my lips to it. My Brother-in-Law is a musician and SWMBO thought he would like it. I believe it to be a toy, however. :a37:

[Dandaman]

Hi Dan.... there are a few websites that have details on the Rolls, and here's an excellent B&B thread from a long time Rolls user (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=78651&highlight=king+rolls)!


Thanks!

[adamant]

I just received my H2 Slim from ssilcox, my first TTO and certainly first adjustable. It's a nice looking razor and I can't wait to use it. Can anyone tell me around what # on the knob is equivalent to the merkur classic, I don't want to waste a shave on something that will probably be similar to my old razor?

[Dustinl]

Got these two this morning at an estate sale for $5 each. '60 fatboy and '62 slim. Both had blades in, suggesting they hadn't been touched since 1966 (L date code on blades that didn't continue production long enough for the code to come up again).

I love those kind of buys!!! Very nice!!!


DL

[Fnord5]

First pic, top right corner.

The blade won't even hit that section, you are good to go my friend :w00t:

[Mycon]

I found these in the pitiful remains of the antiques section at a local crafts and collectibles store. It looks to be a:

Gillette Superspeed of (yet) unknown vintage that is in fantastic shape- $7.99
W.H. Morley & Sons Clover Straight (I'm not sure what kind but the blade says "Damascus") that just needs a little TLC to be ready to use again. The blade is a little dirty, but the edge is still Sweeney Todd sharp. There's some discoloration on one side of the plastic handle, but at $21.99 I'm not complaining :biggrin:

Then we have an old scuttle which looks like it has never even been used. $15.99

http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww113/juffowupscorner/P1000613.jpg

The only things I left were some old boar brushes that had truly seen better days, and what looked like a Schick Injector that was missing a main piece.

[richmondesi]

Truly excellent score! WOW:w00t:

[Luc]

Truly excellent score! WOW:w00t:

+1

Very nice score!!

[D.Irving79]

fantastic, Dave...

I can't believe I missed that one... not that I could have afforded its eventual price (if I had gotten involved in the bidding)....

very very nice.

this should not have sold for what it did. a 1907/1908 aristocrat? crazy.

[SRock]

Nice score!

[thirdeye]

I had a great day for razors! I bought this open comb Merkur that looks like hell on ebay, just hoping it was a slant. It is, an open comb slant that is marked Merkur. :D



SN - A613866


You guys both had a fine week...Great scores and that Aristocrat ....sweet...

[mdunn]

very nice work.

good deals like this are getting harder and harder to find!

[PaulX608]

Got my ebay stuff in the mail on thursday, just popped a couple pics post clean-up. The bowl I picked up yesterday, cool little gold-lined english bowl from an Indian porcelain collector via Craigslist.

[ctakim]

Some recent acquisitions. The Richwood box is in pretty sad shape. You can't see it in the photo, but it is in pieces and needs to be glued back together. They were both part of separate razor lots on the Bay, so the prices were reasonable!

[buddydog]

The hat too?What is it?

[DarkAudit]

Last second buy at the same estate sale as yesterday. Got this Micromatic for $2.50. Any way to place a date on this guy?

[D.Irving79]

1929 production.

[SilverToy]

Just got back from a weekend in Granbury, TX with SWIMBO. I was hoping to find a project and here it is!
The scales are toast of course, but I believe there is a lot of life in the blade. None of the rust is as deep as it looks and the jimps are in great shape. They are like holding a file! The lettering does not have any rust touching them so I will be able to maintain them. The edge? I should not lose too much honing it, or having it honed out.
It was 15.00 bucks, not the best deal ever, but not to bad at all.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16529
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16530&original=1
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=16531

[TheGrooveking]

With having many interests/hobbies I've acquired a lot of stuff, so through this the wife has become very sensitive to the door bell ringing and boxes coming to the house. Of course this has led to the threats that if anything more comes to the house, I'll be sleeping in the garage.

So with my recent plunge into DE shaving my interest has peaked so after getting me Merkur 34G, I could not help myself and had to acquire some more shaving equipment.

Coming soon to a house near me (besides the butt kicking the wife will apply):

Merkur Vision (looked interesting)
Moss large scuttle (thanks, Bordeaaj)
Semogue 730 Silver Tip Badger brush
Geo Trumper Violet shaving cream
Pre De Provence Aftershave balm
Derby blades - 2 - 25 packs
Tabac shaving soap/bowl
Speik Shaving soap stick (to use with my C&E Travel badger brush)
Taylor of Old Bond Street - Sandlewood shaving stick
Truefitt & Hill 1805 aftershave balm
Truefitt & Hill Trafalgar aftershave balm
Another tube of Piraso shaving cream

All of this is suppose to arrive next week, so if you don't see me posting after next week, she got me.....

[richmondesi]

I see she's letting you borrow the pants to use the computer for a while :lol:

[rabidpotatochip]

I see she's letting you borrow the pants to use the computer for a while :lol:

As one who never wears pants at his computer, I fail to see the connection. :confused:

[RichGem]

I see she's letting you borrow the pants to use the computer for a while :lol:

:lol:


As one who never wears pants at his computer, I fail to see the connection. :confused:

:eek: TMI TMI

[DunEdinRanger]

If you ordered from "The Enabler" the stuff will be there before you know it.

You should have had it shipped to work and then slowly smuggled it in to the house.

Where did you order the T&H from?

[grumpy old codger]

Meeeeoooooowwwwwww!!!!!!

[DunEdinRanger]

meeeeoooooowwwwwww!!!!!!

roflmao

[richmondesi]

As one who never wears pants at his computer, I fail to see the connection. :confused:

I'm not even gonna venture a guess as to why:lol:

[Ru4scuba?]

i see she's letting you borrow the pants to use the computer for a while :lol:

rotfl!!!

[RichGem]

I'm not even gonna venture a guess as to why:lol:

It saves wardrobe changes when he spits out his coffee. And if that's not the answer, I *do not* want to know what the real reason is.

[Mainecanefan]

Groove, you need to accept responsibility for you own ADs. However, if you've been in contact with John from Shaving Essentials, then you can give him some responsibility. That man is evil I think he sends subliminal messages to the shaving community. Just when you think you are done buying, he decides to add something that you absolutely positively have to buy.

[TomcatPC]

I see I'm not the only one who found a cheap Gem Micromatic over the weekend. I paid $2 (U.S.) for this one at a local antique shop. It was extremely dirty, but after a spin through dishwasher, it came out looking great. Had a shave with it this evening, and it did all right.
Mark

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/TomcatPC/DSCN1323.jpg

[TomcatPC]

Here it is open. Any ideas as to when this razor might have been made? I see the other Gem Micromatic is 1929, but it is slightly different than mine, with mine having a closed comb.
Mark

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/TomcatPC/DSCN1324.jpg

[D.Irving79]

yours is a clog pruf and came out almost 10 years later.

[TomcatPC]

I also got this for $1.50 (U.S.) at the same shop.
Mark

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/TomcatPC/DSCN1325.jpg

[TomcatPC]

I found this Ever-Ready brush last weekend for $3.50 (U.S.).

Thank you for the information on my Gem Micromatic Dave.
Thanks
Mark

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/TomcatPC/DSCN1326.jpg

[ambrose]

Man I was eyeing that vintage merkur, how does it shave

[TheGrooveking]

I see she's letting you borrow the pants to use the computer for a while :lol:

Too funny, if the wife saw that she would want me to get a tattoo of if it, just so she could always say she was right.

[thirdeye]

" But honey, this is not a new hobby, this is just an attempt to be more appealing to you"............

[joshmpdx]

my guess is that she will ask you why you haven't picked up a few more Italian items, proraso is great, i just hope she's not disappointed you didn't get the AS splash...

or the speick splash :eek: quick! (http://shavingessentials.net/aftershaves.html)

[Not4you]

Do what I did. I had a DE razor that my Dad gave me 20 years ago. I showed my SWMBO this razor, and a $5 soap and $5 brush from Wal-Mart. So my $10 worth of kit is proudly displayed on the counter in the bathroom.

Now, does she really need to know that this stuff has been swapped for a Fendrihan's Silvertip, a Merkur 38C and some Mitchell's Wool Fat???

Or about the small collection of WWII Khaki kits that I now have??

Or the vintage Flare Tip??

Or the old Tech??

Or the sampler pack of blades ...


thankfully she does appreciate my new interest in my hygiene !!

[Starcar]

For your sake I hope that all arrives in one box and NOT 12 different door bell rings.

[Not4you]

^^^^ oh, and Starcar ... while B&B is full of other addicts and enablers, I am holding you solely responsible since you're the one that introduced me to this place!!

[jawardi]

Just scored this beauty (well... I hope it's a "beauty" after cleaning it up a bit) for $12, shipped, on a BIN from an ebay store. Sorry for the bad photo; I haven't received the razor yet so it's the ebay seller's photo. It looks like a 1930's open comb Aristocrat. It had only been viewed once since the view counter only showed '00001'. I'm hoping that it cleans up well.

[D.Irving79]

holy crap. i hate you :lol:

[bman40]

found a sweet SS with a Y4 date-code for the the grand total of $2.69 in Seattle this weekend....

It cleaned up really well, and I'll use it tomorrow.

Barry

[nrek619]

the wife collects Coach purses..... I collect DE's.....it evens out somewhere........:wink:

[Mycon]

This state is typically about 40 years behind the times, so I don't think the craze has hit here yet. I need to restock the ol' checking account and go hunting.

I cleaned up the DE, and from the handle and the lack of numbers on the underpiece I'm pretty sure that it is a '48 Superspeed. It's also in near mint condition! :w00t:

I got looking closer at the straight, and unfortunately the little spots that I thought were dirt are actually corrosion :frown: The blade also has a few tiny dings in it. The spotting is still pretty minor, so I think I'm gonna have somebody take a look restoring it.

[crankymoose]

get wireless internet access for the garage :biggrin:

and if that little bit of stuff gets you a divorce, I would say thanks would be in order not blame :lol:

[pbroddi]

" But honey, this is not a new hobby, this is just an attempt to be more appealing to you"............

Lol! Inspired!:lol:

[joto]

I'm sorry to hear of your problem, but frankly, this happens to all of us sooner or later.

The wife catches on. :scared: She realizes this is no longer an attempt to save money, or an innocent hobby, and has become a debilitating addiction just short in severity of full-blown alcoholism. You have two choices:

1) Step back from the brink, admit you have a problem, and save your marriage (or at least your... ahem... man parts). :blushing:

and of course option number two...

2) Lie! :devil: :lol::lol:

Let's face it- it's probably time to start having these mystery boxes shipped to a friend's house or a place of work so she never sees them. She'll get so disgusted that you can cram anything onto your shaving shelf and she'll never even look at it, and never realize your creams are multiplying like rabbits. There's nothing like a healthy marriage!:lol::lol:

Legal disclaimer- the reader of this post relieves the writer of ALL responsibility associated with misfortune that occurs from choosing option number two...

[xdkeys]

get wireless internet access for the garage :biggrin:

and if that little bit of stuff gets you a divorce, I would say thanks would be in order not blame :lol:

and running hot water.

[HoosierHacker]

When she starts spending less on 3 items from Clinique for 3 months that you spent for over a few years' worth of stuff, then she can complain.

Until then, continue to manage SWMBA (She Who Must Be Assimilated). :smile:

[jrcrow79]

lol..stick with 1 blade, handle n soap..there is "Life After Shaving"

[TheGrooveking]

and if that little bit of stuff gets you a divorce, I would say thanks would be in order not blame :lol:

You would understand a little better if you look at the stuff in my signature, which is about 40% of my music/camera gear. It doesn't cover the 12 golf bags and many sets of gold clubs, or the 78 fishing rods/30 full tackle boxes or the guns, or the knives....

TheGrooveking

[crankymoose]

You would understand a little better if you look at the stuff in my signature, which is about 40% of my music/camera gear. It doesn't cover the 12 golf bags and many sets of gold clubs, or the 78 fishing rods/30 full tackle boxes or the guns, or the knives....

TheGrooveking

wow that is a lot of stuff :eek: what's a few more razors and some soaps and creams going to hurt? seriously though sounds like either you have been tempting fate for a while or have a large garage or an off site storage location :whistling:, plus those are some real expensive hobbies shaving supplies are cheap compared to some of them

[ctakim]

What you do is show her the cost of disposable cartridge blades, then show her the cost of decent double edge blades. Next, explain how this entire hobby is just an attempt to save money while shaving. Repeat frequently and with conviction!:001_smile

[Dandaman]

You would understand a little better if you look at the stuff in my signature, which is about 40% of my music/camera gear. It doesn't cover the 12 golf bags and many sets of gold clubs, or the 78 fishing rods/30 full tackle boxes or the guns, or the knives....

TheGrooveking

Q: After looking at the photos of stuff in your sig, when do you have time to shave between robbing banks?

[Sweeney Todd]

Getting stuff delivered to the office also provides an excellent opportunity
to flirt with the receptionist when you go to collect it :wink:

[TheGrooveking]

Getting stuff delivered to the office also provides an excellent opportunity
to flirt with the receptionist when you go to collect it :wink:

Unfortunately I travel for business on average 2 weeks a month and I am actually based out of my home office, which is nice, except for package deliveries.

[TheGrooveking]

the wife collects Coach purses..... I collect DE's.....it evens out somewhere........:wink:

I think she's ahead, my wife has a few of those Coach purses. DE's = $50 or so, Coach purse $300 - $750:eek: Now if she was willing to come home with a Coach purse full of DE's, well that would be a different story.:biggrin:

[TheGrooveking]

Groove, you need to accept responsibility for you own ADs. However, if you've been in contact with John from Shaving Essentials, then you can give him some responsibility. That man is evil I think he sends subliminal messages to the shaving community. Just when you think you are done buying, he decides to add something that you absolutely positively have to buy.


That's where I ordered everything except the Truefitt & Hill stuff from. John let me know yesterday the Semogue 730 brush is back ordered, so there will be second package coming. So now I have to coordinate trying to intercept the UPS/USPS man twice, which is no easy feet.

[SRock]

As one who never wears pants at his computer, I fail to see the connection. :confused:

Another Chip quote worthy of this thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=81740&highlight=quotes)!

[Hreafn]

This proves why everyman should have his own shop. Have the stuff sent to the shop then your better half wont know.

[studman46]

As one who never wears pants at his computer, I fail to see the connection. :confused:
Or anyone elses computer for that matter...heh, heh

[bokaba]

You should rent a PO box or a mailbox at your local UPS Store if you have one nearby. Then just go pick up stuff when you're going to the "market."

[SRock]

You should rent a PO box or a mailbox at your local UPS Store if you have one nearby. Then just go pick up stuff when you're going to the "market."

I'm afraid if it reaches this point your relationship has huge issues.

[richmondesi]

I'm afraid if it reaches this point your relationship has huge issues.

Yeah, huge issues like $55k in "hobby" collections sitting in his garage :lol:

[rabidpotatochip]

I'm afraid if it reaches this point your relationship has huge issues.

+1. Seriously.

Your wife needs to respect you enough to allow you to buy stuff for a hobby and you need to respect her enough not to go overboard.

[MAK]

To quotes come to mind...

One is from the world of amateur radio
"A new radio that doesn't enter the house via the basement window should be accompanied by a box of chocolates."

The second one is from a social worker friend
"Happy wife, happy life."

Mike

[Confilo]

Spend some dough in making the garage comfortable.

[DV8_JERM]

" But honey, this is not a new hobby, this is just an attempt to be more appealing to you"............

I will be saying that to my wife tommorow when my other stuff arrives. It may just save me, EXCELLENT line thirdeye:biggrin:

[richmondesi]

+1. Seriously.

Your wife needs to respect you enough to allow you to buy stuff for a hobby and you need to respect her enough not to go overboard.

+1

[rabidpotatochip]

I will be saying that to my wife tommorow when my other stuff arrives. It may just save me, EXCELLENT line thirdeye:biggrin:

According to his wife, that lines stops working after about the fifth time. :rolleyes: