Acquisitions Monday Nov 28 - Sunday Dec 4

[guenron]

Well Gents, you've survived another Black Friday and are well on your way to The Yuletide Shopping Extravaganza. Don't allow the level of Acquisition hormone to drop now! Get out there and ACQUIRE!

[joel]

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Monterey Soap Company - Bowl of Honey Almond Oatmeal, refill - Morning Mint & another cake of Honey Almond Oatmeal (smelled so amazing, I had to buy 2)

[atnight]

Can't wait to see your review on this Monterey stuff. Reasonably priced and not all run-of-the-mill scents. Honey Almond sounds terrific if it works.

[Scotto]

Got my Baudelaire (http://www.baudelairesoaps.com/)soaps order today!

PS Soap in cool clay bowl
Green tea aftershave
Green tea cologne
Vervain and Linden facial scrub

They threw in an extra shave soap (!) and a sample of olive oil bath soap.
I gotta tell you guys, this is some of the best smelling mens stuff I have had arrive in a long while. I think the 20% off sale is still on - act now!

After smelling the soap and scrub, I am regretting not picking up the matching aftershave and cologne....

[guenron]

My buddies at UPS were out to slow roll this delivery. Only 10 days from the East Coast to the Territories..

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=785

From left to right:
QED (http://www.qedusa.com) Grapefruit Peppermint sample stick
QED (http://www.qedusa.com) Anise Lavender sample stick
QED (http://www.qedusa.com) Violetta (The Rarest Star in the QED Firmament)
Savile Row 3128 Silvertip
QED (http://www.qedusa.com) Rose Geranium shave stick

[Scotto]

Charles must have unlocked the vault to come up with that Violetta. Good show! Grapefruit and peppermint sounds nice. That may have to be my next QED scent. Fire up that Silvertip and let us know how it works!

[roughrider]

Got my Baudelaire (http://www.baudelairesoaps.com/)soaps order today!

PS Soap in cool clay bowl
Green tea aftershave
Green tea cologne
Vervain and Linden facial scrub

They threw in an extra shave soap (!) and a sample of olive oil bath soap.
I gotta tell you guys, this is some of the best smelling mens stuff I have had arrive in a long while. I think the 20% off sale is still on - act now!

After smelling the soap and scrub, I am regretting not picking up the matching aftershave and cologne....


Scotto, How is the Green tea cologne?

[atnight]

So much great stuff this week that I'd probably like to own as well. All of the above truly overshadows the Men-U Premier Synthetic Brush and Shower Gel I received today..

[guenron]

Charles must have unlocked the vault to come up with that Violetta. Good show! Grapefruit and peppermint sounds nice. That may have to be my next QED scent. Fire up that Silvertip and let us know how it works!
Your wish is my command!

[halwilson]

Bill Ellis just finished putting some beautifully handcrafted scales on a this old Concave Razor, one of my favorite daily shavers. Wow! I'm delighted with the desert ironwood scales. Thanks again Bill!

Hal

http://home.comcast.net/~cherylellis01/bill/Hal.01.jpg

[Scotto]

Scotto, How is the Green tea cologne?

I have hated pretty much every green tea cologne I have tried (R&G, L'O, ..), but I really like this one. Not too sweet, subtle, and refreshing. It's a steal for $12, and with the 20% off it is a no-brainer. The aftershave is nice also (alcohol-free).

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello Hal,

Beautiful razor indeed. I am not an experienced str8 user by any means. I only have 8 safe shaves with a Feather and ProGuard blades under my belt so far, so I was wondering:

Is there any purpose for the "concave" indentation at the end of the razor? Almost looks like it will fit under the ear lobe for some careful trimming, or perhaps under the nose for upper lip work? Just guessing; don't know.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[murchmb]

My buddies at UPS were out to slow roll this delivery. Only 10 days from the East Coast to the Territories..

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=785

From left to right:
QED (http://www.qedusa.com) Grapefruit Peppermint sample stick
QED (http://www.qedusa.com) Anise Lavender sample stick
QED (http://www.qedusa.com) Violetta (The Rarest Star in the QED Firmament)
Savile Row 3128 Silvertip
QED (http://www.qedusa.com) Rose Geranium shave stick

Ron,

That was an evil, evil thing you did showing off that Violetta. Evil to us, and evil to poor Charles who is now having to explain to his desperate customers that the rumor that Violetta is available again is untrue.

Shame on you!

Mike, who only wanted a jar of Violetta but had to settle for:

a bowl of Prosaso soap,
a bottle of Proraso AS lotion,
a jar of Proraso pre/post,
a jar of QED Sandlewood,
a QED B&B Shave Stick,
a QED Patchouli-Tea Tree-Peppermint Shave Stick,
a 9 oz. bottle of DaVinci water,
a pound of French Green Clay,
2 Cobalt Blue atomizers,
a bottle of Pacific Shave Oil, and
a Partridge in a pear tree.

[guenron]

Ron,

That was an evil, evil thing you did showing off that Violetta. Evil to us, and evil to poor Charles who is now having to explain to his desperate customers that the rumor that Violetta is available again is untrue.

Shame on you!

Mike, who only wanted a jar of Violetta but had to settle for:

a bowl of Prosaso soap,
a bottle of Proraso AS lotion,
a jar of Proraso pre/post,
a jar of QED Sandlewood,
a QED B&B Shave Stick,
a QED Patchouli-Tea Tree-Peppermint Shave Stick,
a 9 oz. bottle of DaVinci water,
a pound of French Green Clay,
2 Cobalt Blue atomizers,
a bottle of Pacific Shave Oil, and
a Partridge in a pear tree.
:biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

[halwilson]

Hello Hal,

Beautiful razor indeed. I am not an experienced str8 user by any means. I only have 8 safe shaves with a Feather and ProGuard blades under my belt so far, so I was wondering:

Is there any purpose for the "concave" indentation at the end of the razor? Almost looks like it will fit under the ear lobe for some careful trimming, or perhaps under the nose for upper lip work? Just guessing; don't know.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX
Hi Richard,

That's a good question. It's called a barber's notch and is found on many of the older razors--wedges or partial grinds. I'm not sure what it is used for, but it may have been intended to help the barber control the end of the blade with his thumb or edge of his forefinger.

I'm quite interested in those Feather straight razors. I have contemplated getting one for traveling.

Hal

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Thank you, Hal.

That notch may just be for a fingertip or some sort of guide.

I am quite pleased with the Feather Artist RG ($99) so far. And I do like the ProGuard blades. I plan on using up all 15 in the cartridge as my hand technique improves. Since I only use it on weekends and days off when I am not in a hurry, the blade pack should last a while. Maybe I will order a pack of the Professionals along with another ProGuard set at refill time.

Sometime next year I may pick up a real str8 and strop. Maybe.

If you buy the Artist RG and find it is not to your liking, I am sure it would be easy to sell on the forums. A lot of people are interested in the Feather, but aren't too keen on spending $99 for the inexpensive model, plus $11-15 for a blade cartridge, just to try it.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Hello All,

Today was a very modest score. Some Nancy Boy products arrived by DHL.

Body wash, shave cream and night cream. The ultramarine night cream was a free gift with a first order and for joining the Nancy Boy Club. Membership nabs you discounts, internet specials and monthly newsletters.

Tried the body wash tonight. Great mint scent. Like showering with Thin Mints, but without the chocolaty mess :smile: ! Perfect compliment to my mint Baxter shampoo.

Will try the shave cream in a few days and the night cream during the next few nights.

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

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[Rik]

Visited The Soap Opera (http://www.thesoapopera.com/scgi-bin/scart.cgi/main.php3?scartid=850225) today. Picked up:

C&E Sandalwood Shave Soap in Wooden Bowl
C&E Nomad Shave Soap in Wooden Bowl
Musgo Real Shaving Cream

Musgo Real After Shave Splash with Glycerin in the snazzy Cork Packaging. They were well stocked of the old packaging. Well worth an email or call for those of you desiring this. I'll simple funnel the new product into the old packaging when it needs replacement.

The Soap Opera Himalaya w /Shea Butter & Soy Shaving Soap - 107g.
Burt's Bees Garden Tomato Toner

Helped make the day not so crummy.

[Rik]

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Monterey Soap Company - Bowl of Honey Almond Oatmeal, refill - Morning Mint & another cake of Honey Almond Oatmeal (smelled so amazing, I had to buy 2)
Sounds incredible. Do the bowls come with lids?

[rtaylor61]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=799
Front Row: Timor 6/8 Straight Razor,
Back rowl, left to right: St. Charles Sandalwood Shaving Soap (you'll noticed I did NOT melt it!), Escada Magnetism EDT, Azzaro Pure Lavender EDT, L'Occitane Cade Shaving Soap refill.

Randy

[joel]

Sounds incredible. Do the bowls come with lids?

Nope...

[Scotto]

I was doing some holiday shopping for SWMBO, and I couldn't resist adding a couple of shave soaps for myself. I got a Ginger-Lime (http://cgi.ebay.com/Handmade-Natural-Shaving-Shave-Soap-Fresh-Ginger-Lime_W0QQitemZ4359687154QQcategoryZ36357QQtcZphoto QQcmdZViewItem) and a Katmandu (http://cgi.ebay.com/Handmade-Natural-Shaving-Shave-Soap-Katmandu_W0QQitemZ4359687494QQcategoryZ36357QQtcZp hotoQQcmdZViewItem). After I get them I'll be sure to post a review.

[guenron]

Hey Gang!
I moved the quest for decent bowls to the Shaving Mall under WTB Descent Shaving Bowls with Lids (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=8507&postcount=1), 'cause it was going down hill! (Get it Descent - Down Hill?) Hope you understand that it's a WTB not an I Scored..:yikes:

[roughrider]

Thanks Ron.

[rschul2]

Yesterday, I received an Edwin Jagger Faux Ebony handled razor and a bowl of Dr. Harris Arlington Shave soap. I'll try this stuff out tonight and post a review.

[guenron]

Yesterday, I received an Edwin Jagger Faux Ebony handled razor and a bowl of Dr. Harris Arlington Shave soap. I'll try this stuff out tonight and post a review.
Birthday present? MIII or TII or DE? Enjoy!

[roughrider]

Looking forward to it Randy.

[rschul2]

Birthday present? MIII or TII or DE? Enjoy!
DE and yes this is the birthday present.

[DoubleE]

I've been traveling this week and returned to find a little brown box from Enchante on my front porch. I tried the D R Harris almond soap as well as the Milk aftershave a few weeks ago and absolutely loved them. So......the natural progression was Arlington! Most everyone has spoken highly of the Pink aftershave so I'm giving it a try also.

D R Harris Arlington shave soap
D R Harris pink aftershave
D R Harris Arlington EDT

Jerry
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=815

[Scotto]

I shaved with the Arlington soap this morning. Amazing product. With my little C&E best badger brush, it is an unbeatable combination.

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Nothing like Jerry's haul. Just some Tabac shave soap from QED.

Cheers,
Richard

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=832

[Austin]

Very nice buy Richard! I love this soap.

[guenron]

SWMBO, after a bout of viral something or other, managed to intercept my latest bootie delivery. Here's all she left for me to play with until "Ho Ho Ho Morning!" Aghh! The humanity of it..:o10:


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[gage0921]

QED/ grapefruit&peppermint and special 218
Trumper sandalwood in a tube
Taylor avacado and almond in jars
QED 9oz davinci water
CAR's peppermint a/s

[Austin]

Sean, good to see you back.

[gage0921]

And lets not forget some tabac soap and cologne


Thank you austin

[guenron]

And lets not forget some tabac soap and cologne


Thank you austin
What a MAN! Scorin' in there with the best of 'em. Welcome Home!:a14:

[Scotto]

Picked up some Trafalgar cream and a brush for my father, who has shown some interest in quality shaving products lately.

While I was there, I couldn't resist this (http://www.ashford.com/product/index.asp?pg=20&Ntt=truefitt+&swr=n&formtype=sb&N=112&x=0&Nty=1&y=0&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchall&pf_id=16111&No=18&Ntk=OdimoSearch)ebony brush, and a tub of the T&H Almond. I have never seen a review of the Almond, so I am very curious.

Needless to say, the brush and the cream will get a review here.:wink:

[gage0921]

Im contemplating picking the t&h turnback for travel from ashford.

[Scotto]

Im contemplating picking the t&h turnback for travel from ashford.

Go ahead, you know you want to. :wink:

[DoubleE]

Im contemplating picking the t&h turnback for travel from ashford.

Sean:

Not only does it make a great travel brush, it's a brush you wouldn't mind using every day!

Let us know how you like it WHEN it comes in.:biggrin:

Jerry

[gage0921]

GEEZZZ with this kind of expectation put upon me I would hate to dissapoint.

[Coche_y_bondhu]

Welcome back, Sean! Were you guided back by the light we left on for you?

:smile:

Cheers,
Richard
Plano TX

[gage0921]

That and the desire for warmer weather........I dont beleive I have ever been exposed to cold like that.

[gage0921]

Went ahead and threw in some feather cream and a/s for fun

[Rik]

That and the desire for warmer weather........I dont beleive I have ever been exposed to cold like that.
I take it you won't be joining any polar bear clubs? :biggrin:

I love this weather. The hound and I just got back from a long walk in the marsh. The thermometer read 4 degrees and 6+" of snow to boot! Nothing like a nice crisp evening.

[gage0921]

Last night at 9:30 it was 72....that is beautifull!!!!