Acquisitions Monday October 30th - Sunday November 5th

[Lyrt]

Feather pre-shave
Dovo Bergischer Löwe :biggrin:

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[TomH]

:scared: Wow, congrats, that's a great looking straight razor, I'm very impressed...

Thomas

[crackstar]

Yukio, gorgeous razor indeed, enjoy!

Jeff

[ouch]

Sold my Bergischer Lowe a few months ago. It was a very nice razor- just make sure you tape the spine when you hone it.

[Lyrt]

Thank you gentlemen. :)

Ouch, which razors do you keep in your rotation? There are dozens of straight I’d like (and plan) to buy.

[Dinder1]

Wow, that is a stunning razor! Please keep us posted on how it shaves, also I would love to know what you think of that Feather Pre-shave.
Cheers, DJ.

[ouch]

Thank you gentlemen. :)

Ouch, which razors do you keep in your rotation? There are dozens of straight I’d like (and plan) to buy.

When I started buying straights, I bought everything brand new. Now I only buy old ones- seems to be much more fun. The only new one I have left is a 5/8 TI Olivewood. I've lost track of the older ones, but I enjoy Shumates, W&B's, Genevas, Koellers, and Henckels (great razors, lousy knives). There are just so many to consider.

[scarface]

Not shaving related but a Canon Rebel Xti

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0018-2.jpg

[ouch]

Is that a film camera?

[Lyrt]

It’s a digital SLR, the same as Rustyblade's.

[scarface]

yup.

[Razorlite]

Wow Lyrt (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/member.php?u=1028).......That is some COOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLL Razor. Good luck

[Suzuki]

After reading all the posts about straights and asking a few questions, I have decided to seriously give it a go. So, jumping in with both feet, I've just purchased the following four razors on e-bay. None of them are outstanding, but just what appear to be decent shavers. The first three come pre-honed by a vendor who people here and SRP speak will of. The last one looks to be almost new.

2577

2578

2579

2580

The total for all four razors was about $100 - which I think is pretty good given that three are shave-ready (assuming that this is actually the case - if they're not, well there goes the value proposition!).

I'm in the process of ordering a strop (hanging for sure and possibly a pasted paddle strop as well).

[ouch]

Who'd you get them from, Altima?

[htownmmm]

AOS Lemon shave cream
AOS Lavender shave cream

Both of these were purchased @ Nordstrom's. What was funny, is that after the initial come on by the staff(male), he left me alone. After I was ready to make my purchases we got into a discussion and he then realized I knew what I was talking about. He(Pedro) then asked if I would be interested in conducting a "shave clinic" there at the store. Needless to say, I was shocked, but after I thought about it, it makes sense. I conduct the shave clinic, they sell more products,Pedro gets nice bonus, and we end up with more wet shavers. as I told him, I will have to think about it- not sure if I have the time right now.

BTW, that is a beautiful razor- if I had to get my throat cut, that would be the one to do it!


Marty

[Suzuki]

Who'd you get them from, Altima?

Yup - I actually wanted the wedge he had on sale, but got sniped - know anything about his honing ability?

Overall, I'm pretty happy with my purchases - assuming they're well honed.

He has some very nice razors up for grabs this week (I shouldn't tell everyone this..., but there's a Dovo and Puma - both of which look very nice and will likely sell for a bunch of $$).

[jbasl]

I just got a Dubl Duck Goldenedge. I'll be honing it up and shaving with it tonight. I'll provide some pictures. She is a beauty of a razor and hopefully a great shaver.

[jduffy]

Anybody know what is up with this stuff? Someone gave it to me.
2 funny.

[19george]

Wow Lyrt. I've been staring at that straight at Classic Shaving for a while. That razor has by itself made me want to get a straight razor (seeing as how I am completely inexperienced with straights and that is probably too expensive for my first). It looks even better in your pics. I will definitely have to get me a straight soon. At least I know what I'll be asking for come Christmas time.

Back on topic I got two DE's in the mail today. A Slim Adjustable and a 30's NEW model.

EDIT: 100 posts!

[Dinder1]

I had some good luck at the local shops today.
First stop was a local junk shop, where I scored the razors, a puck of unused Palmolive, and some cool holders for $26.00 total.
Second stop was the Indian market, Mysore Sandalwood soap, and Nag Champa soap.
Third stop was a European market where I scored the Pitralon Classic, this is marked as a pre/electric shave, but the shop keeper swore by it as a after shave.
Cheers, DJ.

[TraderJoe]

Hey DJ, That Pitralon looks exactly the same as the bottle of Pitralon Classic I got from Tom. I think mine says after shave on it though. I'll double check.

btw - Nice score(s)

[Suzuki]

DJ - the Pitralon is an aftershave.

Very nice cedar scent and feels very good on the skin.

[Dinder1]

Hey DJ, That Pitralon looks exactly the same as the bottle of Pitralon Classic I got from Tom. I think mine says after shave on it though. I'll double check.

btw - Nice score(s)
Hey Joe, I would be interested to Know if the ingredient are the same.
Thanks, DJ.

[MBlatt]

that is one slick razor. Maybe one of these days i'll venture into that area. Excellent photos too, perhaps when my Acquisition Disorder picks up, I'll have to bust out the D70S.

[TraderJoe]

Hey Joe, I would be interested to Know if the ingredient are the same.
Thanks, DJ.

Not the same, I'm sure of that now that you've shown the ingredients. I'll post when I get home.

[Dinder1]

DJ - the Pitralon is an aftershave.

Very nice cedar scent and feels very good on the skin.
Yes, it does smell very nice, I love the cedar scent.
Cheers, DJ.

[crackstar]

DJ, I never knew there was a Palmolive shave soap sold in the US. Could that be imported from Europe, by any chance?

Jeff

[Dinder1]

DJ, I never knew there was a Palmolive shave soap sold in the US. Could that be imported from Europe, by any chance?

Jeff
Jeff, this is a very old cake of soap, and yes it says made in the USA.
Cheers, DJ.

[dszpiro]

Today was Canada Day:

- Large Moss Scuttle (http://www.sarabonnymanpottery.com/) from Sara Bonnyman in Nova Scotia
- Asian Water Buffalo handled brush from Matt at Thomas Anthony Co. (http://stores.ebay.com/Thomas-Anthony-Company_W0QQsspagenameZL2QQtZkm) in Ontario.

Cheers,

[rtaylor61]

Suzuki,

All of the razors (three if I remember correctly) I purchased from Robert (Altima) were ready to go! All nice and sharp. Check with Tony Miller on the strops. You can find him at www.thewellshavedgentleman.com

Randy

[TraderJoe]

Hey Joe, I would be interested to Know if the ingredient are the same.
Thanks, DJ.

The Aftershave:

2601

2602

2603

[joel]

Feather pre-shave
Dovo Bergischer Löwe :biggrin:


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Just as an FYI - you might want to cut off and get rid of that little piece of rubber on the tang, as water tends to get under it - and it'll develop surface rust under it. A major bummer.....

[TomH]

Hey DJ, That Pitralon looks exactly the same as the bottle of Pitralon Classic I got from Tom. I think mine says after shave on it though. I'll double check.

btw - Nice score(s)

Joe, thats correct, yours is an after shave and DJ's is a pre shave, don't know how it works if you use it as an after shave...:confused: :confused:

Thomas

[Suzuki]

Suzuki,

All of the razors (three if I remember correctly) I purchased from Robert (Altima) were ready to go! All nice and sharp. Check with Tony Miller on the strops. You can find him at www.thewellshavedgentleman.com

Randy

Thanks Randy - I'd read good things about him and decided to buy a couple of razors at the same time to save on shipping - I'll be a little more discriminating in the future, but I'm happy to have 3 shave-ready straights for under $100.

As for Tony, I just spoke with him yesterday (what a great guy) and I bought one of his 3-inch red latigo hanging strops and a four-sided pasted strop (he told me he's switched to wider stock so that as of November, they will be about 1/4 inch wider (1.75 vs 1.5 inches)). He's also going to throw in a beginners strop (which he does on request for noobs who want a practice strop to use so they don't ruin their good strop while learning), which he says also makes a great travel strop.

Talking to Tony definitely helped me understand the differences between hanging and paddle strops, as well as between pasted strops and hones - 15 minutes on the phone with him likley saved me a bunch of learning time and helped me understand my options and what would likely work better for me.

[rtaylor61]

Thanks Randy - I'd read good things about him and decided to buy a couple of razors at the same time to save on shipping - I'll be a little more discriminating in the future, but I'm happy to have 3 shave-ready straights for under $100.

As for Tony, I just spoke with him yesterday (what a great guy) and I bought one of his 3-inch red latigo hanging strops and a four-sided pasted strop (he told me he's switched to wider stock so that as of November, they will be about 1/4 inch wider (1.75 vs 1.5 inches)). He's also going to throw in a beginners strop (which he does on request for noobs who want a practice strop to use so they don't ruin their good strop while learning), which he says also makes a great travel strop.

Talking to Tony definitely helped me understand the differences between hanging and paddle strops, as well as between pasted strops and hones - 15 minutes on the phone with him likley saved me a bunch of learning time and helped me understand my options and what would likely work better for me.

Once you get the strops, consider using a butter knife for practice. You'll learn how to properly roll the blade over on it's spine. If you have the B&B DVD, you can see Joel strop a razor.

Randy

[TomH]

This is what I bought yesterday and today:

-1 tube of Palmolive Classic sc
-1 tube of Cerrus sc
-1 tube of Rilanja man sc
-1 tube of Balea man sc
All this creams are gifts for a fine gentleman at SMF.

-1 bottle (50ml) SIR Irish Moos after shave lotion > this is for me:w00t:

Arrived yesterday with the mail:

-1 tub of ERASMIC shaving soap (thanks a lot IWAN :wink: )

Thomas

[TraderJoe]

This is what I bought yesterday and today:

-1 tube of Palmolive Classic sc
-1 tube of Cerrus sc
-1 tube of Rilanja man sc
-1 tube of Balea man sc
All this creams are gifts for a fine gentleman at SMF.

-1 bottle (50ml) SIR Irish Moos after shave lotion > this is for me:w00t:

Arrived yesterday with the mail:

-1 tub of ERASMIC shaving soap (thanks a lot IWAN :wink: )

Thomas

looks great Tom! Let me know how that Moos is. I've seen that in a store here in Chicago.

Thanks,
Joe

[scarface]

Got my Schick "Golden 500" Injector and EJ Medium Horn handle Silvertip today:
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[Desibabu]

Picked up some Glycerin. I hope it helps.

[doctorsimon]

Proraso soap in a tub.
150g.
From an Italian supermarket.

EUR1.49
approx. GBP1.00
approx. USD1.80

Someone is making a heck of a lot of money importing that stuff to the UK and US (GBP5 in the UK, How much at Target in the US?)

[crackstar]

Tom, Erasmic Seife riecht schon, ja?

Jeff

[NMMB]

I received a non-shave related score today... a pipe tobacco sampler from "S" (name withheld due to privacy concerns :wink2: )...


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4259

The sampler contains:
- Demuth's Mild Dutch Plum
- some Chocolate blend
- Penzance
- 2015
- Stonehaven

Thanks, S.

[Jim]

Not shaving related but a Canon Rebel Xti

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Rajeeve
Did you get this on-line or in a brick and mortar?

[Suzuki]

Once you get the strops, consider using a butter knife for practice. You'll learn how to properly roll the blade over on it's spine. If you have the B&B DVD, you can see Joel strop a razor.

Randy

Thanks Randy - I do have the B&B video.

I've actually done the straight thing before (which is why I wasn't worried about buying some spikes), this time around, I'm a little more determined and have some more knowledge.

Last time I bought some used razors, a hone and very cheap paddle strop - while I managed to get the razors sharp enough to shave with, they weren't sharp enough for my liking and I got into the DE thing so didn't persevere.

This time, I've bought shave-ready razors, much better equipment and am pretty confident that I'll stick with it.

If nothing else, I'll use the straight on weekends when I have time, although my goal is to make them my primary shaving tool.

Thanks for the advice.

[scarface]

^^

Jim, I picked it up in a brick and mortar store, Future Shop to be exact.

[Jim]

^^

Jim, I picked it up in a brick and mortar store, Future Shop to be exact.

Thanks- I am shopping hard,the prices are all over the place- I think a local store is the best bet..good luck with it I hope to see more of your great photos !

[Jim]

I received a non-shave related score today... a pipe tobacco sampler from "S" (name withheld due to privacy concerns :wink2: )...


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4259

The sampler contains:
- Demuth's Mild Dutch Plum
- some Chocolate blend
- Penzance
- 2015
- Stonehaven

Thanks, S.

Deep throat? The Marlboro Man? X ? Charlie? who could it be?

[boboakalfb]

Deep throat? The Marlboro Man? X ? Charlie? who could it be?
If it is the Marlboro Man it appears his tastes have improved...:blink:

[scarface]

Thanks- I am shopping hard,the prices are all over the place- I think a local store is the best bet..good luck with it I hope to see more of your great photos !


Jim, your best bet would be a brick and mortar store because online you aren't able to actually hold and take samples shots with the camera. A lot of the camera bodies come down to personal preference, the difference comes in the lenses. Sure you;ll save a couple of bucks here and there online but what if the camera you order is not the right fit for you?

Also be sure to go to a store that has a knowledgeable salesperson that you can trust. Stores like Future Shop don't usually have the brightest salespeople but there is one gent at my local one that I have been buying from for a long time now that actually knows what he's talking that's why I choose to buy from him.

Happy Hunting! Can't wait to see what you get!

[webguru24]

I just got a shipment of stuff in.

100 Derby blades
1 tub Taylor of Old Bond Street Lemon Lime
1 tub Taylor of Old Bond Street Eton College

I can't wait to try this out tommorow.

[Scotto]

Got my Schick "Golden 500" Injector and EJ Medium Horn handle Silvertip today:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0494.jpg
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0509.jpg
Love that Jagger. Also love that tube they put them in. Way cool.

[dszpiro]

Picked-up a toggle on eBay. The adjustment doesn't work exactly right: I'll poke around to see if I can fix that.

Cheers,

[scarface]

Love that Jagger. Also love that tube they put them in. Way cool.


Ya it looks awesome I gotta see how it measures up tomorrow. You were right when you said they are on the small side. This guy is tiny! However it seems a good fit for my hand.

The English Shaving Company was a pleasure to deal with. Very fast shpping and great prices.

I would highly recommend them.

[scarface]

Picked-up a toggle on eBay. The adjustment doesn't work exactly right: I'll poke around to see if I can fix that.

Cheers,

Nice find Danny.

[Austin]

That toggle looks like it's in great shape.

[dszpiro]

Thanks Rajeeve & Austin. It really looks that nice in real life too! :biggrin: The toggle action is very smooth. I do have see why the adjustment ring has only a limited effect on opening and closing the gap.

Cheers,

[Flounder]

After a hiatus of a few months and having my AOS Lemon cream running out I picked up a tub of the T&H Ultimate Comfort and Trumpers Almond. next I might have to pick up that Dovo Berischer Lowe as it looks so SWEET. and I think I'm ready to move from the DE's to the straits.

[NMMB]

Deep throat? The Marlboro Man? X ? Charlie? who could it be?
I can't reveal my source... but I can say than when I get around to sampling I'll be sure to post as an IOTN.

[TomH]

Tom, Erasmic Seife riecht schon, ja?

Jeff

Hallo Jeff, riecht sehr gut, ein bischen wie WARS shaving cream!!:thumbup:
Sehr guter Schaum und ein tolles Gefühl nach der Rasur...

Grüße an Corinne,
Thomas

[TomH]

looks great Tom! Let me know how that Moos is. I've seen that in a store here in Chicago.

Thanks,
Joe

Hello my friend,

if you like the Pitralon Classic you'll like the SIR Irish Moos too, smells very fresh, clean and is a classic after shave here in Germany...

Best wishes, for Candis also, take care.

Thomas

[madmedic]

1 Tube Nivea SC (Indian made)

Brian

[TomH]

1 tube of SIR Irish Moos shaving cream, that's the positive thing and the negative is, the cream is out of stock in every drugstore...:frown: :frown:

Thomas

[jduffy]

Nice find Danny.

I'll second that. Sweet toggle Danny. Well done!

[Lyrt]

L’Occitane Cade Shaving Cream
L’Occitane Rolling Key
L’Occitane L’Occitan aftershave balm

[crackstar]

Yukio, la creme de L'Occitane etait pitoyable pour moi, j'espere que tu peux avoir de succes. Le savon, par contre est excellent.

Jeff

[Lyrt]

J'ai déjà le savon, qui est effectivement à la hauteur de sa réputation dans ces contrées. Je testerai la crème demain. Ce n’est de toute façon qu’un petit tube de 30 ml. :wink:

Yukio

[joel]

Got an 8/8 Friodur with a snakewood handle in From John Crowley.... really kind of a let down. The scales are crap (will have to have it rescaled), and are split, thin as heck, the blade rests against/into the scale whilst closed, etc - and the blade is all scratched up.... suffice to say - I would not buy another.

[crackstar]

ah, ok, Yukio. Alors, si ca ne marche pas, ca ne sera pas une grosse perte. Maintenant, je comprends. :cool:

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

Jeff, you did it again my friend. This stuff smells and looks incredible (erasmic cream is so far the best smelling of the bunch....but we'll see):

2672

[Suzuki]

Got an 8/8 Friodur with a snakewood handle in From John Crowley.... really kind of a let down. The scales are crap (will have to have it rescaled), and are split, thin as heck, the blade rests against/into the scale whilst closed, etc - and the blade is all scratched up.... suffice to say - I would not buy another.

Joel, I'd return it if I were you.

While I've not bought anything from John, I've spoken to him and my sense is he'd make things right for you.

I'm actually surprised he would sell something like that - although I was looking at his site the other day and thought the handles on some of the Friodurs looked a little cheesy.

[Suzuki]

Jeff, you did it again my friend. This stuff smells and looks incredible (erasmic cream is so far the best smelling of the bunch....but we'll see):

2672

That's sick (meaning good!) - hope you like the Erasmic! I'm interested in how the stick, soap, cream compare with each other.

I'm also interested in hearing how you like the Palmolive sticks - the cream is quite good.

[TraderJoe]

That's sick (meaning good!) - hope you like the Erasmic! I'm interested in how the stick, soap, cream compare with each other.

I'm also interested in hearing how you like the Palmolive sticks - the cream is quite good.

Thanks.

I'll also have to agree with those who say that the Euro Palmolive smells better than the US version (white & red tube). I'd say the Euro smells a LOT better.

[SSLStudio]

Jeff, you did it again my friend. This stuff smells and looks incredible (erasmic cream is so far the best smelling of the bunch....but we'll see):

2672


LOL :biggrin:

A good starter of the Day wouldnt you say . LOOOOOOOL

I have 3 erasmic sticks and the cream. they have something about them I cant put my finger on. The euro palmolive always a good bet. can even be used brushless.. but whats the fun in that?

[TraderJoe]

LOL :biggrin:

A good starter of the Day wouldnt you say . LOOOOOOOL



Yeah. I'm pretty pumped up!

[crackstar]

Joe, I'm so glad you like the stuff...I told you that you would! Yes, the Erasmic cream's a true treat, and so is the soap bowl, and soap stick! The Ingram cream smells great also, and has a BOMB of a cooling effect, it's hit you like a ton of bricks! I really enjoy the Euro Palmolive too, both the cream, and the soap sticks. I'll still never diss the US Palmolive in the white and red tube, I have some left, and I keep a tube in Florida in my parents' place when I visit them, but the Euro version's a lot better. Again, enjoy!

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

Joe, I'm so glad you like the stuff...I told you that you would! Yes, the Erasmic cream's a true treat, and so is the soap bowl, and soap stick! The Ingram cream smells great also, and has a BOMB of a cooling effect, it's hit you like a ton of bricks! I really enjoy the Euro Palmolive too, both the cream, and the soap sticks. I'll still never diss the US Palmolive in the white and red tube, I have some left, and I keep a tube in Florida in my parents' place when I visit them, but the Euro version's a lot better. Again, enjoy!

Jeff

Thanks buddy, I owe you for turning me onto these great things. :thumbup:

[Dinder1]

Joe, glad to see that you got your order in, I guess mine should be here any day now as well.:biggrin:
Cheers, DJ.

[dszpiro]

Gotta love those QED shaving sticks!

[Scotto]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2902_2_1.JPG
Penhaligon's Endymion
Penhaligon's Hammam Bouquet (by request)

Rattray's Marlin Flake
Rattray's Red Rapparee

Mastro de Paja rusticated acorn pipe

[PalmettoB]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2902_2_1.JPG
Penhaligon's Endymion
Penhaligon's Hammam Bouquet (by request)

Rattray's Marlin Flake
Rattray's Red Rapparee

Mastro de Paja rusticated acorn pipe
Scotto, fabulous looking pipe.:thumbup1:

[battleboar]

Dropped in to Whole Foods today and picked up:

1 Tube of KMF Patchouli Shave Cream
1 Tube of Weleda Shave Cream
1 Bar of Grandpa's Patchouli Soap

Love the scent of the KMF:drool: !

[jazzbass]

Saville Row 3118 Silvertip "Il Bambino"
QED Sandalwood Soap
6 Trumpers Samples

Life is good!

[TomH]

Jeff, you did it again my friend. This stuff smells and looks incredible (erasmic cream is so far the best smelling of the bunch....but we'll see):

2672

:ohmy: :ohmy: :w00t: Oooh, Joe my friend, nice haul, what do you want to do with that whole stuff:confused: :ohmy:
The ERASMIC soap in a bowl is really great, has a nice soapy scent and makes a very good lather,...great stuff and very traditional...

Thomas

[TimmyBoston]

AOS Lemon shave cream
AOS Lavender shave cream

Both of these were purchased @ Nordstrom's. What was funny, is that after the initial come on by the staff(male), he left me alone. After I was ready to make my purchases we got into a discussion and he then realized I knew what I was talking about. He(Pedro) then asked if I would be interested in conducting a "shave clinic" there at the store. Needless to say, I was shocked, but after I thought about it, it makes sense. I conduct the shave clinic, they sell more products,Pedro gets nice bonus, and we end up with more wet shavers. as I told him, I will have to think about it- not sure if I have the time right now.

BTW, that is a beautiful razor- if I had to get my throat cut, that would be the one to do it!


Marty

I think you should conduct a shave clinic, you could really help a lot of people. I've actually thought about the same thing in my area, though I don't have enough expertise yet, a couple of years here and I should be good to go! :biggrin:

[TimmyBoston]

Today my Chubby 1 in Super arrived!

Also received an order from QED, French Green Clay, DVW and some new Taylors.

I also picked up a new bjarne bent pipe a couple of days ago. I love it all!

[dszpiro]

I received two razors today: a single-blade Gem and a Barbasol.

Can anyone recommend where to buy high quality single edge blades? I have pictured the Barbasol razor along side a Merkur HD to show the scale. It is very very made and I look forward to giving it a try tomorrow.:thumbup1:

Cheers,

[zachster]

Just got home to find that my H. Upmann Robustos arrived from JR Cigar, even though they were supposed to be backordered. Also, my Lavender and Lime shave soaps from Honeybee showed up -- so I am in for a good evening, and a fine morning!

[Scotto]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/files/1/8/IMG_2908_2_1.JPG
Trumper coconut
Salter Citrus
Salter Mint
Taylor St. James
Taylor Mr. Taylor
Taylor Avocado
Taylor Lemon/Lime

QED sandalwood shave stick (already have the tub, but wanter a stick - weird...)
QED Lemon/cedar shave stick

The bad news: I pressed the wrong button and ordered a tube of lemon/Lime, not a tub. :mad:

The good news: it is the old Taylor formulation! :biggrin:

For those who missed the old formulations, you'll have a chance to sample it while it lasts....

[battleboar]

Tweezerman Badger Brush
Tom's Of Maine Calendula Shaving Cream
TOM Calendula Soap
New black and green lather bowl

[TimmyBoston]

Black Maple Hill Single Barrel Bourbon 21 years old
Laphroaig Single Malt Islay Scotch Aged 15 years

Both were fantastic! :smile:

[boboakalfb]

Black Maple Hill Single Barrel Bourbon 21 years old
Laphroaig Single Malt Islay Scotch Aged 15 years

Both were fantastic! :smile:
The Laphroaig is good stuff...

Ordered a Savinelli Duca Carlo Pipe, Samuel Gawith Squadron Leader and Astley's 109.

[SSLStudio]

Just arrived home, rough week.
Big package. on the stairs Didnt order anything.

-2 Cerrrus RasierCreme
-1 jar of 100ml Churchill Rasiercreme

all a gift from a dear friend who wishes not to be named.

[Dinder1]

Picked up a old Simpson B2 in pure today.

[battleboar]

I took Ron's advice today and picked up a bottle of C-M Aura of Patchouli at my local pharmacy (they happen to carry Caswell-Massey products).

[castlecraver]

Dummm.... Dummmm.... Dummmmmmmmm.....

DAAAA DUMMMMMMMMMMM

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4327

Oh yeah... that's my hot badger. :badger:

Shavemac Schwarz, XL, Handmade Silvertip. 28mm. Mongrammed.

Fish and wildlife held it up one day. Package wasn't even opened.

+ Tabac soap, Speick A/S and cream tube :thumbup:

[dszpiro]

Quite a haul today:

- Gem razor
- Gillette Super Speed with black handle
- Two old shaving brushes (one real horn, one real ivory). These are candidates for refurbishing. I really like these handles.
- Stahly vibrating handle razor
- Gillette red-tip Super Speed

Cheers,

[Jim]

Quite a haul today:

- Gem razor
- Gillette Super Speed with black handle
- Two old shaving brushes (one real horn, one real ivory). These are candidates for refurbishing. I really like these handles.
- Stahly vibrating handle razor
- Gillette red-tip Super Speed

Cheers,

NICE!:thumbup:

[rustyblade]

Got a lensbaby 2.0 for my birthday from my lovely wife:

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2033.jpg

[rustyblade]

On Monday a brush was waiting for me:

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_1882smf.jpg

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_1887smf.jpg

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_1893.jpg

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_1889smf.jpg

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_1898.jpg

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_1897smf.jpg

[Jim]

Richard-Happy Birthday!
Lensbaby=Macro lens? or is it something else?

Nice shots crisp!

[scarface]

Happy Birthday Richard!

A few things from Lee:

PJ2 Super
Merkur Slant Bar
2 X Musgo Real Soap
Col. Clonk Almond Shave Soap

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0023.jpg

[SSLStudio]

Got a lensbaby 2.0 for my birthday from my lovely wife:

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10494/IMG_2033.jpg

VERY VERY NICE ! Happy Bday.... looking forward to even more CRISPY pics. you are the Standard....

ps

downside is these lenses CATCH every little detail..you better DUST ya house GOOD..

[TimmyBoston]

JM Boswell Straight Billiard Pipe -- Thanks Rick!

[TomH]

Today:
1 tube NeoBio Man shaving cream...

Thomas

[Lyrt]

VERY VERY NICE ! Happy Bday.... looking forward to even more CRISPY pics. you are the Standard....

ps

downside is these lenses CATCH every little detail..you better DUST ya house GOOD..
http://www.lensbabies.com/index.php

“Lensbabies bring one area of your photo into sharp focus, with that "sweet spot" surrounded by graduated blur. You can move the sweet spot to any part of your photo by bending the flexible lens tubing.”

I’m sure the nice macro photos of his Tulip 4 on the previous page were taken with his Canon macro lens, not with the lensbaby.

[crackstar]

Neo Bio? das ist aus welcher Land, Tom?

Jeff

[SSLStudio]

http://www.lensbabies.com/index.php

“Lensbabies bring one area of your photo into sharp focus, with that "sweet spot" surrounded by graduated blur. You can move the sweet spot to any part of your photo by bending the flexible lens tubing.”

I’m sure the nice macro photos of his Tulip 4 on the previous page were taken with his Canon macro lens, not with the lensbaby.


Thats So funny Yukio I didnt even realise it ! thanks for pointing out.

[Jim]

http://www.lensbabies.com/index.php

“Lensbabies bring one area of your photo into sharp focus, with that "sweet spot" surrounded by graduated blur. You can move the sweet spot to any part of your photo by bending the flexible lens tubing.”

I’m sure the nice macro photos of his Tulip 4 on the previous page were taken with his Canon macro lens, not with the lensbaby.

Very interesting! I went to the link you provided,they have a macro kit for this lens also. The possibility's are somewhat endless!:biggrin:

[Lyrt]

Plisson Pure badger.

[mlebarron]

Three Superspeed's from eBay :smile:

[castlecraver]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4331

I am scared... to... death... :a49:

Oh, and did y'all see my new brush (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=102164&postcount=95)???

[rustyblade]

Very interesting! I went to the link you provided,they have a macro kit for this lens also. The possibility's are somewhat endless!:biggrin:

My wife got me the macro lenses too. The only problem with the lensbaby and the lenses is it is pretty tricky to get the proper focus.

[catatonic]

I hit up C&E today, and came home with:

C&E best badger brush
Nomad after-shave balm
Nomad deodorant
Nomad hair/body wash
Nomad Soap.

What can I say, I can't get enough of that fragrance!

Incoming, 100 Israeli Personnas.

[letterk]

Seems I forgot to post these photos last week, so here there are.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4335

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4336

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4334

[boboakalfb]

AOS Lemon Shave Cream
Pre de Provence Shave Soap
L'Occitane Cade AS Splash
L'Occitane Eau du Badian
L'Occitane Vetyver

[SSLStudio]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4331

I am scared... to... death... :a49:

Oh, and did y'all see my new brush (http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=102164&postcount=95)???


Keep me posted Pat ! Im buying one also together with a new Batch of Feathers
only having 600 Feathers left is no good.

Im with you so I hope you can get started soon and tell me about your 1st with the Artist Club.

[castlecraver]

Keep me posted Pat ! Im buying one also together with a new Batch of Feathers
only having 600 Feathers left is no good.

Im with you so I hope you can get started soon and tell me about your 1st with the Artist Club.

I broke down and tried it last night. :cool:

Not as scary as I thought... but its a very different experience. I only had a couple little nicks by the time I was done -- but nothing particularly bad that didn't whoa up by the time I was done.

The shave wasn't bad -- not BBS but about on par with my first DE shave a few months ago. So I wasn't discouraged, and I figure with more practice I'll be able to be fully proficient with the AC, just as I did with the DE. The chin stubble was a total disaster though. That'll be my biggest hurdle. I feel like if I don't go as slow, focus more on skin stretching, and I make less timid strokes, my next go with the AC will improve. I'm excited to eventually master this thing :biggrin:

[James707]

Tried to upload a pic but my DSLR wont take them small enough. Guess I'll have to use my daughters camera next time. Here's the list.

From Charles:
SR3122
Rose Geranium Soap
Sandlewood Soap
Coral Skin Food

From Lee:
PJ1 in best

From Mama Bear:
B&B Summer Aftershave
English Leather Soap and Cologne (smells great:thumbup: )
Alum Block
(Thx Mama Bear for the samples:biggrin1: )

Talked to both Lee and Charles for quite a while on the phone before deciding on the brushes. They were both great and very helpful. Love both brushes.
A pleasure doing business with all of you.