Acquisitions April 27 - May 3 [Archive]

Not4you

04-27-2009, 07:31 PM

Very nice, an Old Spice mug with the plastic thing still on the soap(until now) is quite the score.:thumbup1:

Some may have left this unused but I have been wanting to try this soap and I really enjoyed it. I think I will use it regularly and need to find refills!!

How did you like the soap?

I loved it!! The moisturizing effect was amazing and I need this for my skin. I just added this post to the review ...

I finally bought a mug & soap set that were unused. I paid quite a bit for this ($26 for the set, unused & in the original box) but it was something I have wanted for a while so I was willing to pay. Considering I got the mug too, this ended up being about the same price as my C&E Nomad in the wooden bowl.

While it was still in the original packaging, I have to think that the scent was stronger when new. I was also surprized how the soap scent is more soapy - like Mitchells Wool Fat - and not as old man spicey as I had expected. I was mildly disappointed in this as I thought I was going to have a very nostalgic experience. I do like the scent but it was not quite what I remembered my father using when I was a kid.

I found the lather to be fantastic. Thicker than I have been able to produce with MWF and slicker then my Nomad. I acheived an effortless CCS with no weepers or irritation using my 38C and a fresh Derby and was able to make 3 passes face lathering without needing to return to the mug.

But the moisturizing effect of this soap blew me away!! My skin is quite dry and I follow every shave with Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturizer as many ASB just don't seem to cut it for me. But so far (2 hours since my Old Spice shave), I am yet to use any moisturizer and feel as though I don't need to. My skin feels creamy to the touch and is not tight in any way. I have not had this feeling from soap or cream alone - ever. On my off days when I don't shave, I can see myself using this soap for some lather and a hot towel treatment just for the pleasure and moisturizing effects.

While some may have these mug & soap sets in thier collection, I am eager to use this product in a regular rotation and will try to find refills when necessary. I have many collection pieces that I have not used, but this one I used within an hour of it arriving and I will enjoy using it again and again.

So for any collectors out there, I have an Old Spice mug & soap set original box for sale!! :w00t:

Dubbya

04-27-2009, 08:08 PM

Some may have left this unused but I have been wanting to try this soap and I really enjoyed it. I think I will use it regularly and need to find refills!!

I would have cracked that baby open and used it too. This stuff was made to be used.

On to my acquisition of the day. I just got a Tabac refill today. Not much, but there's more inbound. Hopefully, I'll have a pic up once it all arrives. :biggrin:

Jonnyfive

04-27-2009, 08:10 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3482230742_f7c5bdaec6.jpg?v=0

I just received this in the mail today courtesy of Suzie's super generous weekly give away to newbies!:biggrin:

I requested Root beer and that's what I got! It smells WONDERFUL. (On a side note, does not taste as good as it smells. Maybe at first it's not bad but it's got a soapy aftertaste.:blushing:)

This sure is a fun shaving soap, I can't get enough of that root beer smell!:lol: I just sniffed it and sniffed it before I shaved with it. I will be sad when this soap runs out.

Smells great, lathers great, what's not to love?

Thank you Suzie!:w00t:

thatguy1807

04-27-2009, 10:32 PM

A puck of Pre de Provence soap, and some Provence Sante green tea aftershave (I love the smell).

Oxi

04-28-2009, 07:08 AM

1 Heirloom 2 Sided "Superwide" Vintage Style Paddle Strop (combo) :w00t:

bbsupersport

04-28-2009, 07:55 AM

I picked these up this past Sunday.

Co-incidentally they are both have the same inscription "The Celebrated Extra Hollow Ground Razor" on the blades. And they were purchased from two different vendors.

Can anyone tell me the approximate date of these razors?
I'd like to restore and use them, should I attempt it myself? I don't have the equipment to hone them, so they would have to be sent out for that. But I can put the time in to sand out the imperfections/pitting in the blade.
Is it possible that the scales on W&B are original? They are really rough, does replacing them affect the value of the razor?

I haven't even cleaned them up yet, thought I would show them as I received them first.

Thanks in advance to anyone with answers.

48741

48742

48743

48744

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bbsupersport

04-28-2009, 08:10 AM

I also picked up a glass bottle of Old Spice Aftershave, it still has aftershave in it...about 3/4 full. Does this stuff go bad?

I've been wanting one of these bottles to decant some Old Spice aftershave into and use it. I was looking for the 4.25 oz. size, but when I saw this 9.5 oz. bottle, I figured what the heck I'll pick it up. Cost me $8.00, he wanted $10 and I offered $6 so we met in the middle. :biggrin:

48746

48747

The Real McCoy

04-28-2009, 08:17 AM

Can anyone tell me the approximate date of these razors?
I'd like to restore and use them, should I attempt it myself? I don't have the equipment to hone them, so they would have to be sent out for that. But I can put the time in to sand out the imperfections/pitting in the blade.
Is it possible that the scales on W&B are original? They are really rough, does replacing them affect the value of the razor?

Thanks in advance to anyone with answers.

They probably date from 1880-1910. The restore could be attempted by yourself, but prepare to spend plenty of time with wet&dry sandpaper and WD-40- we're talking weeks even if you do it just every night for a few hours. you need to progress from 230 grit or so all the way up to 2000. Take the lower grits slow and make sure you get all the pitting out.

If those look like horn or bone, then yes they are original. If they look like wood or plastic, then they are replacements. If they are original, then yes they are worth more. PM me if you need help with scales or honing.

bbsupersport

04-28-2009, 08:36 AM

They probably date from 1880-1910. The restore could be attempted by yourself, but prepare to spend plenty of time with wet&dry sandpaper and WD-40- we're talking weeks even if you do it just every night for a few hours. you need to progress from 230 grit or so all the way up to 2000. Take the lower grits slow and make sure you get all the pitting out.

If those look like horn or bone, then yes they are original. If they look like wood or plastic, then they are replacements. If they are original, then yes they are worth more. PM me if you need help with scales or honing.

The scales on the W&B are most definitely wood and on closer examination, look home-made, so I will assume that they were replacements.
The scales on the Geo. Wostenholm are black bakelite? They look plastic. Am I to assume they are replacement scales as well? They have no markings or logo on them, just plain black...in very good condition though.

Is the WD40 used instead of water for wetsanding?

Thanks for the info so far, and I'll be in touch with you.

mdunn

04-28-2009, 08:50 AM

:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:BUTTERSCOTCH SIMPSONS MAJOR!!!!!!! :biggrin::biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

I have the best girlfriend ever. Not only does she put up with me, but she also encourages my shaving shenanigans by buying me this!

(pics after I get it on Saturday)

whiteweed

04-28-2009, 01:06 PM

I have always wanted to post in the score, seem to always forget. Not this time! I received my Rocket from Erwin, I just could not resist. Ever since the post about blade gaps I have been looking at my blades in the razor. My favorite razors all have about the same look and this one has it, I will see in the morning. Also just got a Feather Portable :smile: and I could not believe the fine shave I had, one of the best shaves with a de ever. I found it on ebay for $12 I think it was. Also picked up a refill of DR Harris from The Knoxville Cigar Shop for $10. I am going back to get some GEO Violets that smells awsome as you will see I like flowers or playing in the dirt. It has been a great spring here in the Valley

flyfishinzs

04-28-2009, 01:28 PM

Got this H. Boker King Cutter at an antique shop Saturday.:smile:
Please excuse my horrible photography.

EDIT: I also got a L4 Slim Adjustable, A 1929 Gem Micromatic, with original box, and have a Stahly Live Blade in Mint Condition w/original box on the way.:smile:

Not4you

04-28-2009, 01:56 PM

I just had another 1974 Black Handled SuperSpeed Flare Tip get delivered. It is still in the package and is another "birthday razor" for me. I'll keep this unopened and use the other that I posted on page one for my annual birthday shaves. No pics of this one.

SmoovD

04-28-2009, 04:51 PM

Scored some Blue Line soap and a bottle of Blend 2-11. My SWMBO scored a mess of SCS's new juice for ladies, a tube of foot lotion and a bottle of body lotion. Then the fine ladies threw in a bar of shea facial soap, something that looks to be lip stuff and some samples of their new Lime splash and milk. Awesome.

Nick D.E.vious

04-28-2009, 04:52 PM

Ordered this Shavemac Friday, and it showed up in time for me to shave today. I also picked up two 8.8 oz. of coconut shave soap from Italy as well (no pictures of the soap).

mretzloff

04-28-2009, 05:27 PM

Ordered this Shavemac Friday, and it showed up in time for me to shave today. I also picked up two 8.8 oz. of coconut shave soap from Italy as well (no pictures of the soap).

It looks great. I'm sure you'll love it.

Milton

04-28-2009, 05:28 PM

Well this little guy is on his way. It was $5 AUD on a BIN. Should clean up nice :biggrin:
http://i21.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/43/fc/2ae2_1.JPG

OldSaw

04-28-2009, 09:22 PM

Well this little guy is on his way. It was $5 AUD on a BIN. Should clean up nice :biggrin:
http://i21.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/43/fc/2ae2_1.JPG

Nice find... and it looks like he is throwing in a nice used blade too.:lol:

FiXXXer

04-29-2009, 09:08 AM

I saw this on ebay and I had to have it. It's a bakelite open comb slant, the seller claims it was an unissued German military razor from WWII.

JEEP

04-29-2009, 10:09 AM

It has been a good week so far :001_smile

Got this yesterday:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Gillette_NEW_In_Box_01_01.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Gillette_NEW_In_Box_01_02.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Gillette_NEW_In_Box_01_03.jpg

A nice (early?) US ball-end Gillette NEW in box w. bladeholder. The razor and box were quite dirty, but cleaned up nicely, the plating is 85-90% intact. The handle has a small crack in both ends, the endcap was loose, some industrial grade epoxy solved that.

Today:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Gillette_Sheraton_01_01.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Gillette_Sheraton_01_02.jpg

A very nice Gillette Sheraton. The plating is 95% intact, with some discoloration of the laquer on the handle. The doors does not close entirely even and the blade gap on on side is slightly uneven, but I do not think it is enough to cause any problems while. Tomorrow will tell.

Regards.

Jakob

FiXXXer

04-29-2009, 11:02 AM

I found this ball end New at an antique store for 8 dollars yesterday. Most of the gold is gone, but I'm going to try to polish up the brass a bit. I'm not real worried about getting it pretty, it'll be shave worthy and I haven't tried a New.

I polished it up and it came out better than expected.

Dustinl

04-29-2009, 11:30 AM

It has been a good week so far :001_smile

Got this yesterday:

A nice (early?) US ball-end Gillette NEW in box w. bladeholder. The razor and box were quite dirty, but cleaned up nicely, the plating is 85-90% intact. The handle has a small crack in both ends, the endcap was loose, some industrial grade epoxy solved that.

Today:

A very nice Gillette Sheraton. The plating is 95% intact, with some discoloration of the laquer on the handle. The doors does not close entirely even and the blade gap on on side is slightly uneven, but I do not think it is enough to cause any problems while. Tomorrow will tell.

Regards.

Jakob

Very nice scores, Jakob! I haven't scored in so long that I forgot what it feels like.:blushing:

DL

bennyJ82

04-29-2009, 11:43 AM

Today I received the range of aromatics samples from Czech & Speake. Looking forward to trying them.

Teiste

04-29-2009, 11:48 AM

couple Gems,Gillettes old ball end types,2 spanish imitations of the Gillette ones(NOS from the 40s) and Old Spice shaving cream from India.Tomorrow I will have my Old Spice day!

Dustinl

04-29-2009, 11:51 AM

T, very nice scores my friend!!!:thumbup1:

DL

Teiste

04-29-2009, 11:55 AM

T, very nice scores my friend!!!:thumbup1:

DL

I can feel the aristocrat coming,D....that would be sweet!

wundergussy

04-29-2009, 01:35 PM

From Winn-Perry here in Portland:
Musgo AS Balsam
TOBS Avocado SC in tub

Looking to check out escential on Hawthorne to try their own SC...apparently you can get a custum scent mixed in!

Dustinl

04-29-2009, 01:39 PM

I can feel the aristocrat coming,D....that would be sweet!

Oh man, you are going to be watching your mailbox like a hawk!:lol:

DL

bokaba

04-29-2009, 05:12 PM

Wed

Big day:

Lather Catcher
Truefitt and Hill SC
Col. Conk Mug
Mama Bears Awakening

Stubblefield

04-29-2009, 05:12 PM

Is what I picked up this week. Hello, Stubby.

HerrHepcat

04-29-2009, 05:24 PM

Had this stuff. Out the door for $40.00

A bluetip:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/modernpolymath/Shave/426Score/BlueTip.jpg

A cased Slim Adjustable:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/modernpolymath/Shave/426Score/SSCased.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/modernpolymath/Shave/426Score/SSFront.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/modernpolymath/Shave/426Score/SSZ3.jpg

A cased Milord:
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/modernpolymath/Shave/426Score/MilordCase.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/modernpolymath/Shave/426Score/MilordCaseOpen.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/modernpolymath/Shave/426Score/MilordFront.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/modernpolymath/Shave/426Score/MilordOpen.jpg

I don't really know anything about straights, which is why I don't buy them, but this was just kinda weird, so I bought it. WTH is a 'corn razor'? Is it just what I think it is? For shaving..... corn? (quarter for size comparison).

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/modernpolymath/Shave/426Score/HenckelsCorn.jpg

heirkb

04-29-2009, 05:35 PM

It's for shaving corns on your feet. Look them up on wikipedia. They seem kind of disgusting (corns I mean, not the razors. Well maybe the razors after they've been used on some corns...).

HerrHepcat

04-29-2009, 05:45 PM

It's for shaving corns on your feet. Look them up on wikipedia. They seem kind of disgusting (corns I mean, not the razors. Well maybe the razors after they've been used on some corns...).

I still think it would be a fantastic tool for shaving kernels off a corncob. Much less disgusting thought too. :lol:

Not4you

04-29-2009, 05:58 PM

It's for shaving corns on your feet. Look them up on wikipedia. They seem kind of disgusting (corns I mean, not the razors. Well maybe the razors after they've been used on some corns...).

judging by the frown on that blade I'd say it has been up against some pretty tough corns ...

cybrok

04-29-2009, 06:38 PM

ASAD:

All 5 Ogallala Bay Rum
Thayer's WH toner and aftershave.

stypulkoski

04-29-2009, 07:14 PM

I still think it would be a fantastic tool for shaving kernels off a corncob. Much less disgusting thought too. :lol:

I wouldn't recommend eating anything that razor touches. :lol:

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Ulysses

04-29-2009, 08:31 PM

Got two razors today:

Traded my Merkur 1904 to sacmore21 for a 1980 Black Handle Super Adjustable

And a Fat Handle Tech off ebay for $0.99 (plus $2.30 shipping). It's in okay shape, but I guess I can't complain since it wasn't even five bucks:biggrin:

JimBow

04-30-2009, 05:09 AM

BalthasarR

04-30-2009, 07:39 AM

Those containers are for soaps. I already milled a Palmolive stick into one. Works like a charm!

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z308/nuppo/DSC_0001-10.jpg?t=1241102328

Dubbya

04-30-2009, 07:42 AM

I still think it would be a fantastic tool for shaving kernels off a corncob. Much less disgusting thought too. :lol:

If you plan on eating that corn, bleach that razor a few times. The maybe, after letting it air dry, some grain alcohol.

That is a cool find though.

Whiskeytown

04-30-2009, 08:26 AM

that corn razor makes me queezy

wundergussy

04-30-2009, 02:53 PM

Got a box from my Pop yesterday, with a bunch of goodies:

'30s Gillette NEW
Gillette Super Adjustable
Vintage Trumpers Pure Badger brush
Blade assortment (gillette, derby, crystals, personna red, astra)
Ogallala Stick

and some colognes (not my thing...yet)

Jack-in-the-Green

04-30-2009, 03:35 PM

I've been having quite a run of good luck on Ebay lately, putting in low-ball bids thinking, "I'll probably be outbid at the last minute," then winning the items. In addition to the TV special I posted earlier, I just got these:

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

(The blades are courtesy of Pureslab. Thanks! Hope you like your brush.) I also have an Aristocrat, a Richwood, and a Toggle on the way. :ohmy:

HerrHepcat

04-30-2009, 03:54 PM

(The blades are courtesy of Pureslab. Thanks! Hope you like your brush.) I also have an Aristocrat, a Richwood, and a Toggle on the way. :ohmy:

Was that the lot with the gold toggle? I was the second place bidder on that one.

Ulysses

04-30-2009, 04:20 PM

Those containers are for soaps. I already milled a Palmolive stick into one. Works like a charm!

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z308/nuppo/DSC_0001-10.jpg?t=1241102328

At first I thought the containers were full:lol:. It's still a nice score though!

Stubblefield

04-30-2009, 04:23 PM

Swedes . . . .

ctakim

04-30-2009, 05:21 PM

If that Richwood just come from the Bay, it looks to have a nice box. I was watching that one, but I already have a decent cased one. The price was reasonable!

Not4you

04-30-2009, 06:28 PM

another WWI US Khaki Set arrived today from the bay and also a great '58 Flare Tip SS from a B&B member ...

spanx

04-30-2009, 06:29 PM

My score was a dirtyE3 fatboy for 5 bucks. 10 minutes with the polish and it shines better than most on fleabay.

Antique Hoosier

04-30-2009, 07:02 PM

Pre-War Custombilt Imported Briar Pipe filled with Savanelli "English Mixture", the pipe, an ebay auction win, made in Indianapolis, Indiana late 1930's. Cleaned and loaded with tobacco acquired from Edwards Pipe & Tobacco, Tampa, Florida.

This youtube video inspired me.

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This guy shows off the Custombilt nicely. (Save the snide remarks about how in his other videos he "models" underwear. I ONLY used THIS video as an inspiration) *NOT THAT THERE IS ANYTHING WRONG WITH THAT

DunEdinRanger

04-30-2009, 07:20 PM

Interesting mix isn't it?

In the case was a Blue Tip Gillette which is being sanitized in Barabicide as I type this. That is a pack of Gillette Blue Blades, and a sealed in cellophane pack of razors.

There is also a travel razor. The case has shined up quite nicely. I can only hope the razor does as well.

What makes this a pseudo temp score is the background. A good friend, a deacon, runs the parish Bargain Basement and Food Pantry. I told him some months ago that if he ever came across old razors to let me know. I would clean them, sell them and turn the proceeds over to the food pantry.

So this will be going for sale soon (I hope this doesn't break any rules) but until then I have the beautiful cased razor and the travel razor.

bokaba

04-30-2009, 09:04 PM

Thursday

Lucky Tiger Aftershave

Jack-in-the-Green

05-01-2009, 12:47 AM

Was that the lot with the gold toggle? I was the second place bidder on that one.

No, this was a toggle that was running at the same time as 2 other toggles, but it was listed under the wrong category heading. Apparently it does have some issues, but I'm hoping that they are fixable. So, no, you won't have to kill me now. :wink:

Antique Hoosier

05-01-2009, 08:59 AM

JUST cleared OUT my shave den and look what came in the mail today from the B&B Contributor's Contest drawing!

bbsupersport

05-01-2009, 10:13 AM

JUST cleared OUT my shave den and look what came in the mail today from the B&B Contributor's Contest drawing!

Congratulations Mike,

Very nice collection of goodies.

renoles

05-01-2009, 12:20 PM

This week...

Had some of my stuff sent down from Atlanta and the Gillette razor that I had turned out to be a '59 Fatboy. (Mentioned that it was on the way previously)

My '60 Flairtip (thanks again Books) arrived today - can't wait to get this one in the rotation (now that I'll have a rotation :biggrin1:)

Won a '76 Black handled Superspeed on the bay - waiting for arrival...

From the local(s)...found a VDH Bowl & Brush set, Clubman Citrus Musk, and Wilkinson Sword blades (5 pk)

Took off early today...been one of those weeks...the weekend starts now!!

johnniegold

05-01-2009, 01:40 PM

Although my goal this year is to not add to my shave den (or at least not add alot :wink:) I used a gift certificate that I received recently and picked up a wooden bowl of T&H Luxury Shave Soap and a bottle of Dominica Bay Rum with Lime.

rm71

05-01-2009, 04:01 PM

My Shavemac 21mm Finest that I got off B&B member Bulldawg arrived on Friday:biggrin: Can't wait to try it out.

revmitcz

05-01-2009, 07:12 PM

Just received (from ambrose (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/member.php?u=13633)) an American Success 5/8 straight razor. Having used a "Magic" brand disposable-blade straight for the past year and a half, I'm pretty excited to finally have a REAL straight razor. It arrived sharp as the devil himself (ambrose was kind enough to even give it extra attention knowing I had no skills for such things) and though I bought it mid-day Wednesday, it arrived today.

Here's a pic..
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=17096

(and a few more pics are in my B&B gallery here (http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/browseimages.php?c=7&userid=18090))

Goldtwins

05-01-2009, 07:58 PM

Came today W-3. Pretty clean and works great. $13.50 shipped.

texbilly

05-01-2009, 09:33 PM

Just won on the bay. Will follow up after receipt and cleaning. :biggrin1:

texbilly

05-01-2009, 09:40 PM

Here are a few others...

bearbear

05-01-2009, 09:44 PM

http://i21.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/44/5c/2732_1.JPG
scored a lot of 5 hanging, and one pasted paddle strop off the bay.
only the one looks shot, another stained, the rest seem decent.

Bushranger

05-02-2009, 12:06 AM

My Shavemac 21mm Finest that I got off B&B member Bulldawg arrived on Friday:biggrin: Can't wait to try it out.

Looking forward to hearing about it too!

ctakim

05-02-2009, 07:25 AM

Nice Bostonian, Texbilly! I'm still looking for mine!

texbilly

05-02-2009, 07:54 AM

Thanks ctakim,
I was a little disappointed in the razor's condition relative to brassing. The knob condition in particular did NOT show realistically in the ad photos, so much so I asked the seller if there was the possibility of a parts switch (no response yet...or possibly ever). And the case top's brocade pattern, which did convey correctly in the ad, may not be cleanable and looks to be plating damge as I've tried to capture in the attached photo. Oh well, "buyer beware"! :frown:

Having said this, this is one cool razor and the overall condition is very good, especially the case, it's interior lining and the razor structure. Will keep working at it - proud to have it in my small collection. :biggrin:

Nice Bostonian, Texbilly! I'm still looking for mine!

Plott

05-02-2009, 08:34 AM

Finally I got this stuff in the den! :biggrin:

ctakim

05-02-2009, 08:41 AM

From experience, the bottom knobs on those 3 piece early razors seems to lose the plating quickly. My double ring looks like a silver razor with a brass knob.

bythbook

05-02-2009, 08:52 AM

from a local Asian Food Market:

CHINESE FLORIDA WATER!

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/chinesefloridawater2.jpg?t=1241279478

http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/bythbook/chinesefloridawater1.jpg?t=1241278276

ctakim

05-02-2009, 08:56 AM

What is Chinese Florida Water?
Do you drink it??:confused:

bythbook

05-02-2009, 09:10 AM

What is Chinese Florida Water?
Do you drink it??:confused:

Florida Water (aka Flower Water) is a southern US - Caribbean concoction - used as an aftershave, a general deoderizer... used in some religious rites (Voodoo, perhaps?) - citrus-y, sweet... alcohol based. Makes a good AS.

The surprise to me is that there is a Chinese version - called "Florida Water."

ctakim

05-02-2009, 09:28 AM

Thanks for the info, amazing what you can learn around here!

bennyJ82

05-02-2009, 09:37 AM

God I love bourbon. Specially barreled for South Lyndale Liquor in Minneapolis.
49348

johnniegold

05-02-2009, 09:57 AM

The Basil Hayden is my favorite bourbon. Enjoy that one.

Whiskeytown

05-02-2009, 10:50 AM

Great score benny!!! I may have to pour myself a bourbon drink after seeing that beauty, I think I have some Maker's in the cabinet.

Well today my westcoastshaving package finally came in! No fault to john, but my my i think the Pony Express delivered this package, it took forever.

In it was some Kiss My Face Peaches & Creme, a puck of Col. Conk Bay Rum, and my letterk sampler pack sans the Gillette 7o'clocks which were backordered. They will be shipping seperately.

I may wait on them to come in before i begin my Blind Random Sampling Study of all the different blades.

bennyJ82

05-02-2009, 12:00 PM

Thanks Bob and Whiskeytown. I am really looking forward to this one. Had some a while back in a restaurant and it was love at first sip. Already specified to my roommates that this is not to be mixed with anything :smile:

Wondering if it will overtake Buffalo Trace as my favorite.

cybrok

05-02-2009, 12:24 PM

ASAD:

All 5 Ogallala Bay Rum
Thayer's WH toner and aftershave.

The Thayer's Aftershave commited suicide :(

It fell off it's shelter, broke, and I barely was able to salvage some. Before I could even try it:(

Poulin

05-02-2009, 12:35 PM

Florida Water (aka Flower Water) is a southern US - Caribbean concoction - used as an aftershave, a general deoderizer... used in some religious rites (Voodoo, perhaps?) - citrus-y, sweet... alcohol based. Makes a good AS.

The surprise to me is that there is a Chinese version - called "Florida Water."

I noticed some when I was buying a new rice cooker the other day. I'm toying with the idea of picking up a bottle next time I am at that market.

bbsupersport

05-02-2009, 01:02 PM

The Thayer's Aftershave commited suicide :(

It fell off it's shelter, broke, and I barely was able to salvage some. Before I could even try it:(

Sorry to hear about your loss cybrok. My condolences.:frown2:

Ulysses

05-02-2009, 06:28 PM

Went to Chincoteague Island for the day and stopped at every antique store on the way. I I only came out with an Old Spice mug. The same place had an old Ever Ready brush in white and blue, but I chose not to get it since I thought I'd find better stuff at other stores.

One of the stores I went into, I asked the woman if they had any shaving stuff and she responded with:

"We sell antiques. Not collectibles.":confused:

Oh well. It was a fun day overall.

bokaba

05-02-2009, 06:52 PM

Saturday

Lucky Tiger Menthol Mint aftershave cream

Milton

05-02-2009, 08:03 PM

Picked up a black/gold version of the stahly locally. The gold is a bit rough, but the black sections are is superb condition.

Jonnyfive

05-02-2009, 09:23 PM

Taa daa! Here is my nice Mama bear order.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3495438771_e2e2ec9af0.jpg?v=0

Gully Foyle

05-03-2009, 03:09 AM

Directly from Genova (thanks to a friend):

bbsupersport

05-03-2009, 05:08 AM

Directly from Genova (thanks to a friend):

Very nice! I have the shave stick and love it. I can't wait to try some of their other products, like the ones you just picked up.

wundergussy

05-03-2009, 01:00 PM

Friday - Musgo Real SC
Saturday - C.O. Bigelow/Proraso SC, Black Plastic Brush stand from AOS

Live2Ride

05-03-2009, 02:33 PM

Finally found a Fat Boy and, as a bonus, with the date code for my birth year/quarter. Also snagged a few of it's older brothers and cousins (D1 Blue Tip and D1 Red Tip Superspeeds).

This is how they look after an initial cleanup:

http://i668.photobucket.com/albums/vv42/Live_2_Ride/DSCN0346.jpg

Couldn't wait to try the Fat Boy in my date code. Wow! Effortless BBS shave but with zero feedback - a little weird when you're used to a straight.

PaulX608

05-03-2009, 04:54 PM

Went by the Body Shop the other day, got some of their stuff. The Avon stuff is from the Mrs. Picked the Made-Rite Pure Badger 2000 at an antique store today.

Ru4scuba?

05-03-2009, 07:09 PM

Man...I absolutely hate looking at this thread. Wife has me on a moratorium for buying stuff....

I'm not buying ANYTHING til June! But, at least I can look!

bbsupersport

05-03-2009, 07:35 PM

Went by the Body Shop the other day, got some of their stuff. The Avon stuff is from the Mrs. Picked the Made-Rite Pure Badger 2000 at an antique store today.

Love that brush...looks very nice! :smile:

Man...I absolutely hate looking at this thread. Wife has me on a moratorium for buying stuff....

I'm not buying ANYTHING til June! But, at least I can look!

Looking is good, I love to see other people spend money! :w00t:

Milton

05-03-2009, 08:48 PM

Taa daa! Here is my nice Mama bear order.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3547/3495438771_e2e2ec9af0.jpg?v=0

Very nice, I'm actually planning on placing my second order with her. Orange orange, polynesian red, and energy citrus are all on my list. How are all the scents compared to each other?

Oh yeah, sunday score for me was a fantastic looking fatboy. The head is a bit gummed up, but the plating is bright and shiny and all the paint is intact. :smile:

SRock

05-04-2009, 02:07 AM

This weeks goodies:

SRock

05-04-2009, 02:08 AM

Man...I absolutely hate looking at this thread. Wife has me on a moratorium for buying stuff....

I'm not buying ANYTHING til June! But, at least I can look!

I feel your pain brother...

...just not this week :wink:

HerrHepcat

05-04-2009, 03:39 AM

Good thing I got there early... It started to rain about 10:00 AM

The soap was $10, as was the pocket knife.

Again I bought a straight without knowing much about them... but I picked it up for $25. How'd I do?

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g91/modernpolymath/Shave/426Score/AntiqueFair.jpg

Whiskeytown

05-04-2009, 06:58 AM

Slagle, where did you find that nice Merkur with the tin case? Every merkur i've seen have had cheap cardboard boxes.

Good score!

bbsupersport

05-04-2009, 07:40 AM

Again I bought a straight without knowing much about them... but I picked it up for $25. How'd I do?

I'm no authority on straights, but I would say you did pretty good! It looks to be in great condition.

bbsupersport

05-04-2009, 07:46 AM

This weeks goodies:

Quite the haul SlagleRock! :tongue_sm

The Merkur w/tin is very nice as is the boxed Gillette razors!
Are those containers of Tabac bath soap?
Have you tried the Seaforth A/S yet? I just ordered two of those...one for my brother.
I could go through every item, let's just say that's a bunch of great stuff! :smile:

Not4you

05-04-2009, 10:31 AM

Slagle - where did you get the Booster Polar Ice??? that's what my Barber uses!!

Whiskeytown

05-04-2009, 01:12 PM

since Slagle is in Japan his answer may not be much help, but i do know that shavingessentials.net has Booster products

bennyJ82

05-04-2009, 01:18 PM

picked up some Godrej SC today. any people in the twin cities area that are interested in this cream can find it at TBS Mart at 78th Ave. S. and Portland. i also ordered a new silvertip knot from golden nib today after my crappy boar brush was knocked off the counter and the knot fell out. looking forward to its arrival.

bbsupersport

05-04-2009, 01:22 PM

Slagle - where did you get the Booster Polar Ice??? that's what my Barber uses!!

www.Fendrihan.com was selling Booster products, I haven't checked lately so not sure whether Alfred still does or not but worth a few clicks to see.

Just checked and he is still selling Booster products and he's just down the road from you!

Windwalker

05-04-2009, 04:24 PM

Picked these up in Iowa, while here for training. Anyone have a date for the DD's?

Not4you

05-04-2009, 08:58 PM

www.Fendrihan.com was selling Booster products, I haven't checked lately so not sure whether Alfred still does or not but worth a few clicks to see.

Just checked and he is still selling Booster products and he's just down the road from you!

thanks for that!! I have bought from Alfred before but had not noticed the Booster on his site!

joshmpdx

05-04-2009, 09:18 PM

I'm no authority on straights, but I would say you did pretty good! It looks to be in great condition.

+1, Nice!

keep us posted on how you like the Woods of Windsor soap, from what i know it's got a good reputation but doesn't get much air time.

SRock

05-05-2009, 04:31 AM

Slagle, where did you find that nice Merkur with the tin case? Every merkur i've seen have had cheap cardboard boxes.

Good score!

I bought it from another member here on the B&B. However, I think the case actually belongs to a Vision and not the 23c that I bought.

Quite the haul SlagleRock! :tongue_sm

The Merkur w/tin is very nice as is the boxed Gillette razors!
Are those containers of Tabac bath soap?
Have you tried the Seaforth A/S yet? I just ordered two of those...one for my brother.
I could go through every item, let's just say that's a bunch of great stuff! :smile:

Yes, that's two bars of the Tabac Luxury Bath Soap. I really like this soap!

Slagle - where did you get the Booster Polar Ice??? that's what my Barber uses!!

I got it from another member here on the B&B. He had a thread a while back and had several bottles (in different scents) for sale in the BST.

since Slagle is in Japan his answer may not be much help, but i do know that shavingessentials.net has Booster products

I've gotten it from shavingessentials.net before as well! :cool:

www.Fendrihan.com was selling Booster products, I haven't checked lately so not sure whether Alfred still does or not but worth a few clicks to see.

Just checked and he is still selling Booster products and he's just down the road from you!

This is another option. I like the cooling effect of Polar Ice and since summer is coming in Japan I was due.

Cuttingboard

05-05-2009, 04:51 AM

Received yesterday from Details for Men. I was extremely impressed with the quick turnaround on my order. I ordered Friday afternoon about 3PM and my package was at my door waiting for me when I returned home from work yesterday (Monday) evening. Will definately order from them again.

1. Baxter Oil Free Moisterizer;
2. Baxter Vitamin E-D-A Cleansing Bar Italian-Lime;
3. John Allan's Slickerwater Pre-Shave Solution;
4. John Allan's Gelle X;
5. Sharps Happy Me Pit Guard;
6. John Allan's Face Exfoliant Scrub;
7. Speick Shave Cream.