Acquisitions May 18 - 24

[Suzuki]

Let's see the goodies you picked up this week!

[JEEP]

This is a good week so far :biggrin:

Yesterday I got the box from Bornholm (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=90584)

Later a package from www.proshave.dk arrived:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180509.jpg


Today I found a local store that carries the full Tabac line, naturally I had to add a puck of the shaving soap in bowl to my den. About time I get to try the fabled Tabac :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[Fnord5]

Today was a good week.

Got a tub of Mama Bear's Aromatic Pipe Tobacco soap. (thank you Rigglet)
A Fredric Reynolds straight(in trade for some dremel work :biggrin: )

My watch should be arriving today, will post pics when it gets here.

[bythbook]

so, in yesterday's mail from West Coast Shaving:

200 Red Pack IP
200 Crystal IP

TOBS Rose SC
Institut Karite SC
Institut Karite SS
Musgo Real AS Balsam
Musgo Real No. 2 (Oak Moss) EdC
Dominica Bay Rum AS
Pre de Provence ASB
Proraso AS splash


and from a B&B brother (thanks, Jon):

Floris of London Santal AS
Etro Vetiver EdT
Floris of London Elite AS


and I don't remember whether I crowed about this when it arrived:

50 ml. bottle of Pen's English Fern edt

[Arthur]

Left to right: Master Bay Rum, Jack Black Supreme Cream, L'occitane Cade shave cream (awful), C.O. Bigelow Barber black after shave balm, C.O. Bigelow shave cream, C.O. Bigelow pre-shave oil, Body Shop Maca root shave cream, Maca root wash off shave oil.

I really regret the Cade cream. I tried it yesterday with a new personna blade in my mekur barber pole. Tore my face up BAD, and I had to re-shave later because all the stubble that ended up getting left was irritating things further.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6488/411x.th.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/my.php?image=411x.jpg)

[Fnord5]

Left to right: Master Bay Rum, Jack Black Supreme Cream, L'occitane Cade shave cream (awful), C.O. Bigelow Barber black after shave balm, C.O. Bigelow shave cream, C.O. Bigelow pre-shave oil, Body Shop Maca root shave cream, Maca root wash off shave oil.

I really regret the Cade cream. I tried it yesterday with a new personna blade in my mekur barber pole. Tore my face up BAD, and I had to re-shave later because all the stubble that ended up getting left was irritating things further.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6488/411x.th.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/my.php?image=411x.jpg)

I like the smell of Cade, but I would probably go for the soap, and it's pricey.

[Groundhog]

How about some Irisch Moos, Bull Mastiff from Cooncatbob, and a bottle of Floris Santal splash from Walter Sobchak (thanks again Jon). Also a nice fat handle Tech from some old NYC store.....don't think it ever hit water...

[Cuttingboard]

Floris Santal Aftershave Splash
Proraso regular
T&H 1805 Cream & ASB
T&H Preshave Oil

[Ken Tanaka]

Just picked these up from Scott at Rasage Poulin...

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Complete with post-shave maple leaf candy.

[TimMechEngr]

Picked up this little tyke on the bay for $16

[renoles]

I hit the jackpot today...

Found in a local supply shop:

Master Lilac Vegetal
Master Musk
Osage Rub
Pinaud Special Reserve
Master Talc

Carries the full line of Master (including the gallon) products.

[syzygy]

Just picked these up from Scott at Rasage Poulin...

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Complete with post-shave maple leaf candy.

I LOVE THAT STRAIGHT! I want one, where did you get it from?

[Ken Tanaka]

I LOVE THAT STRAIGHT! I want one, where did you get it from?

Over at http://www.rasagepoulin.com/

He has a lot of great stuff!

Cheers,
Ken

[bokaba]

Tuesday

Gentleman's refinery aftershave

[flyfishinzs]

Got this, shaved with it then when I took it apart for rinsing I cut the crap out of my thumb(head was stuck). I should have used a washcloth but I wasn't thinking.:redface:

[bbsupersport]

Left to right: Master Bay Rum, Jack Black Supreme Cream, L'occitane Cade shave cream (awful), C.O. Bigelow Barber black after shave balm, C.O. Bigelow shave cream, C.O. Bigelow pre-shave oil, Body Shop Maca root shave cream, Maca root wash off shave oil.

I really regret the Cade cream. I tried it yesterday with a new personna blade in my mekur barber pole. Tore my face up BAD, and I had to re-shave later because all the stubble that ended up getting left was irritating things further.

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/6488/411x.th.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/my.php?image=411x.jpg)

To each his own, but you may want to give the Cade another try! My first attempt with it was average, however after adjusting the cream to water ratio ( I use a bit more of this cream when mixing than I do when using other creams ) it provides a very luxurious, slick lather and when used in combination with the Cade aftershave it has a nice masculine, woodsy fragrance!

[bbsupersport]

I was tidying up a bit on Monday when I discovered an old bottle full of Old Spice Aftershave in a Lighthouse shaped decanter. It was given to me as a gift from my Aunt & Uncle some 25-30 years ago. They used to give me Old Spice aftershave every year for Christmas after I started shaving. I always thought it was for old men and used to give it away ( I wish I had it now :rolleyes:). I never said anything to them as I didn't want to hurt their feelings and thought the gesture was very nice and thoughtful. I was pleasantly surprised when I found this bottle stashed away, and was anxiously awaiting my shave yesterday (Tuesday) morning to give it a try. It smells great and still soothes the face. I wonder if I think it smells great because now I am an "old" guy! :biggrin:
My Aunt passed away about seven years ago and I really miss her, so It was a nice remembrance to not only have found it, but to finally use the gift I was given so many years ago.

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[bythbook]

I was tidying up a bit on Monday when I discovered an old bottle full of Old Spice Aftershave in a Lighthouse shaped decanter. It was given to me as a gift from my Aunt & Uncle some 25-30 years ago. They used to give me Old Spice aftershave every year for Christmas after I started shaving. I always thought it was for old men and used to give it away ( I wish I had it now :rolleyes:). I never said anything to them as I didn't want to hurt their feelings and thought the gesture was very nice and thoughtful. I was pleasantly surprised when I found this bottle stashed away, and was anxiously awaiting my shave yesterday (Tuesday) morning to give it a try. It smells great and still soothes the face. I wonder if I think it smells great because now I am an "old" guy! :biggrin:
My Aunt passed away about seven years ago and I really miss her, so It was a nice remembrance to not only have found it, but to finally use the gift I was given so many years ago.




fantastic find - a great story & what a wonderful gift that was - for 25 years in the future!

[scoopster]

I was tidying up a bit on Monday when I discovered an old bottle full of Old Spice Aftershave in a Lighthouse shaped decanter. It was given to me as a gift from my Aunt & Uncle some 25-30 years ago. They used to give me Old Spice aftershave every year for Christmas after I started shaving. I always thought it was for old men and used to give it away ( I wish I had it now :rolleyes:). I never said anything to them as I didn't want to hurt their feelings and thought the gesture was very nice and thoughtful. I was pleasantly surprised when I found this bottle stashed away, and was anxiously awaiting my shave yesterday (Tuesday) morning to give it a try. It smells great and still soothes the face. I wonder if I think it smells great because now I am an "old" guy! :biggrin:
My Aunt passed away about seven years ago and I really miss her, so It was a nice remembrance to not only have found it, but to finally use the gift I was given so many years ago.

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51690

That is a great story. Thank you for sharing.

[bythbook]

last stragglers in today....

From Shoplondons.com -

GFT Violets SS in bowl;
tube of GFT Violets SC;
T&H Luxury SS in bowl.

from dbay:
50 ml spritzer of Pen's Hammam Bouquet edt


there.

I'm finished.
Shave den is full; I'm stocked up for the shavepocalypse.

Bring 'er on!

(oh, OK... maybe one or a couple odds 'n' ends still to pick up.... gifts to get... like that.)

[frjack]

A sample of Hydrolast Lime & Green Tea Aftershave Conditioner, courtesy of mammoo.

Smells great, will be tried shortly.

Thanks very much!

[frjack]

That's a beaut!

Does it look as good as the pics?


Picked up this little tyke on the bay for $16

[infotech]

Stopped by an Estate Sale down the street and happened upon an old Gift Collection by Mennen. It contains four 1.5 oz original, dimpled glass bottles of aftershave.

The scents are:
Spice Scent
Original
Burnished Leather
Wild Moss


I thought it was pretty cool to get some shaving history that's no longer available. My deft hands ripped the box when I was opening it.

[bbsupersport]

fantastic find - a great story & what a wonderful gift that was - for 25 years in the future!


That is a great story. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks for the kind words!

[Not4you]

I won this suspicious Bay sale recently. pics were terrible, description was even worse. I knew for sure that the case was for a TV Special but could not tell what the razor was. I won it at $8 so couldn't really lose and my RAD is pretty bad. The case was completely pooched so I tossed it but ended up with a rather nice 60s Tech - a Sportsmen maybe??

Not too sure really what it is. The only markings on it are the Big Gillette logo on the face and Made in England inside. No date code or Patent markings at all.

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/thatched_0002.jpg

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p184/Not-4-you/thatched_0003.jpg

[adonnellyr]

Well, I have absolutely no money, but I can hardly suffer a week going by without some sort of shaving-related purchase, so I picked up a 200 ml bottle of Aqua Velva Ice Blue for $4 Canadian. It was just cheap enough that I could buy it with the change in my car :tongue_sm

[flyfishinzs]

Bought this 37c off Sluggo:cool:

[Arthur]

the mail-man was good to me today.

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/9400/cimg0709.th.jpg (http://img42.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0709.jpg)

[Keith B L]

Godrej Luxury Shave Cream
Astra Ceramic Blades
Gillette Super Adjustable
Floid Amber
Rituals Skincare Pre Shave Oil
&
Rituals Skincare Milk and Honey ASB
Great Day!!Cant wait for tomorrow's shave:smile:

[Ringer]

I can't get my stuff to look as sexy as you guys but here it is nontheless.


http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr233/jringer04/IMG_1841.jpg

[bbsupersport]

Well, I have absolutely no money, but I can hardly suffer a week going by without some sort of shaving-related purchase, so I picked up a 200 ml bottle of Aqua Velva Ice Blue for $4 Canadian. It was just cheap enough that I could buy it with the change in my car :tongue_sm

Hi Anthony,

That AV Ice Blue has gotta' be the best bang for your buck, great stuff at a great price! Which reminds me...I'm all out, so got to pick some up next time I'm at Shopper's. But if I use the change in my car I'll be scrambling at the Country Style coffee take out window! :biggrin:

[JEEP]

Today I went to one of the larger Danish annual fleamarkets; the Bridge Market in Middelfart.

Pickings were slim, but I managed to score the following items:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Old_Type_Copy_Barbett_Case_01.jpg

No name Gillette Old Type clone in mismnatched Barbett bakelite razor box w. a few blades and a loose head from a MFM branded razor


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Flying_Eagle_02_01.jpg

Flying Eagle Brand plastic handle Tech clone. These must be rather common here in Denmark, it is the second one I find: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=73008


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/DUX_01.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/DUX_02.jpg

DUX (an old Danish household equipment brand) branded Gillette Old Type clone. I am quite sure that this one will clean up beautifully


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Vintage_Butterscotch_Badger_01_01.jpg

Butterscotch handle vintage badger. This one will make a nice restoration project


I have been attending flea-markets since I was 12. Just a few years back razors (both straights and DEs) were everywhere - and costed next to nothing. I remember seeing at least two really nice mint/near mint sets last year (sadly before I got into DE shaving). But now, less than a year after there is nothing to be found except from what the professional buyers leave behind. I really thought it would take at least a few years before that happened here in Denmark, but no, it has already happened. Everywhere I asked about razors the answer was either: "Sorry, I just sold the ones I had" (1½ houer into the first day of the market!) or "Funny, everyone asks about those now". On top of that the prices, even for broken/worn out razors has gone through the roof. The interesting thing is that these razors do not show op in antique stores - so they must go straight to e-Bay :frown:

But, I still managed to get a bag a few good ones anyway; the DUX razor and the butterscotch brush are beautifull - and will be even more when I get them cleaned/restored.


Regards.

Jakob

[tg16]

I sent it to be restored after buying it, so can it count as an acquisition for this week?

[Maher]

got this off the bay. Is this the bull dog?

thanks

[DaveAri]

AOS was selling this for $175, I would never pay that. A friend called me today and said AOS was closing them out for $75.00 I quickly called the Time Warner Center store and they were sold out. He told me to check out the store at Madison and East 62nd. They had it and held if for me.
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[Aikijo]

My first time posting in Acquisitions..

So this is my score...
I got a Merkur HD Slant from Piedmont, and he threw in a bunch of free blades.

I also got an very clean Gillette Adjustable from Maher, who also threw in a free 5 pack Derby Extras.

Lastly I purchased 100 Derby extras from MasterP. It was a good Birthday week. :biggrin:

[PaulX608]

Picked up this Gold 102A head '21-'29 Old Type Gillette and Gold GEM Micromatic open comb at an antique store today for $7.50 each. Got the straight on ebay at the end of last week, but it's close to this week.

[scoopster]

Stopped by an Estate Sale down the street and happened upon an old Gift Collection by Mennen. It contains four 1.5 oz original, dimpled glass bottles of aftershave.

The scents are:
Spice Scent
Original
Burnished Leather
Wild Moss


I thought it was pretty cool to get some shaving history that's no longer available. My deft hands ripped the box when I was opening it.

Awesome score. You going to use these or keep them as a collectable?

[Arthur]

mail man came again today! :D

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/6813/cimg0713.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0713.jpg)
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/cimg0713.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img188/cimg0713.jpg/1/)

Tried cleaning some up, didn't have the best supplies for the job though.
Also, I must be a total nub but I can't figure out how to read the date codes. I saw the table at http://www.geocities.com/safetyrazors/gil_ser2.htm but I'm just as lost as when I started. Can anyone who actually knows what the codes mean help me out here? I'm pretty much sure on the ident. but the dates elude me.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7422/cimg0717.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0717.jpg)
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/cimg0717.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img190/cimg0717.jpg/1/)

[bbsupersport]

mail man came again today! :D
Tried cleaning some up, didn't have the best supplies for the job though.
Also, I must be a total nub but I can't figure out how to read the date codes. I saw the table at http://www.geocities.com/safetyrazors/gil_ser2.htm but I'm just as lost as when I started. Can anyone who actually knows what the codes mean help me out here? I'm pretty much sure on the ident. but the dates elude me.

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7422/cimg0717.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cimg0717.jpg)
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/cimg0717.jpg/1/w640.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img190/cimg0717.jpg/1/)

D1 = 1st quarter of the year 1958
F4 = 4th quarter of the year 1960
G2 = 2nd quarter of the year 1961
H4 = 4th quarter of the year 1962
L1 = 1st quarter of the year 1966
Y2 = 2nd quarter of the year 1953
R3 = 3rd quarter of the year 1972

[Arthur]

D1 = 1st quarter of the year 1958
F4 = 4th quarter of the year 1960
G2 = 2nd quarter of the year 1961
H4 = 4th quarter of the year 1962
L1 = 1st quarter of the year 1966
Y2 = 2nd quarter of the year 1953
R3 = 3rd quarter of the year 1972

awesome! thanks. I was hoping some were older but at least I understand how to read that chart better now!

[bbsupersport]

awesome! thanks. I was hoping some were older but at least I understand how to read that chart better now!

You're Welcome!...it looks like your acquisition disorders have kicked in quite nicely! :biggrin:

[SepticTank]

I didn't get this this week (a mate sent it from Australia about 3 months ago) but I've just got around to cleaning it... a 1930s British New, with something quite important missing... handle is crackless! :w00t:

[bbsupersport]

I didn't get this this week (a mate sent it from Australia about 3 months ago) but I've just got around to cleaning it... a 1930s British New, with something quite important missing... handle is crackless! :w00t:

That looks very nice! I love the head on those razors, I have a couple but unfortunately for me it seems a bit too aggressive for my face.

[Nick75]

Floris Santal EDT off Ebay:

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[cybrok]

I just won these on Ebay:

http://i20.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/49/ed/12f5_12.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/18/!BSe0qPgCGk~$(KGrHgoH-DcEkJw2KwwWBKD,gCpJ0Q~~_12.JPG

For 16$ shipped, and exchange rate is quite good these days.

[JEEP]

Another package from Pro Shave (http://www.proshave.dk/) today:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score220509.jpg


Dovo silvertip travel brush
Anthony razor burn repair
Merkur Progress
A puck of Mitchell's Wool Fat
Proraso/Omega prof. boar brush

The MWF and boar brush are birthdaypresents for my old man. After having used the Palmolive shaving stick for 40+ years it is disppearing from the Danish market - and his 12+ years old Omega boar brush is in dire need of a replacement.


Regards.

Jakob

[el_chupacabra]

3 bars Speick body soap
1 bar bigelow menthol and eucalyptus body soap
Tabac Shave soap and tub.

Very excited about this one. I have bowl of D.R. Harris Marlbough shave soap on its way too.

[thirdeye]

Another package from Pro Shave (http://www.proshave.dk/) today:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score220509.jpg


Dovo silvertip travel brush
Anthony razor burn repair
Merkur Progress
A puck of Mitchell's Wool Fat
Proraso/Omega prof. boar brush

The MWF and boar brush are birthdaypresents for my old man. After having used the Palmolive shaving stick for 40+ years it is disppearing from the Danish market - and his 12+ years old Omega boar brush is in dire need of a replacement.


Regards.

Jakob

Jakob, You have some serious RAD...Get hold of yourself man.....:biggrin:

[JEEP]

I know. I am a wreck. Maybe I should join a RAD group :tongue_sm


Regards.

Jakob

[Andy]

http://users.tpg.com.au/abensch//SL372645.jpg

This weeks purchases
Omega boar brush
Tabac-Man AS lotion
Tabac Original Edc
Thayers Unscented Witch Hazel
Palmolive SC
Truefitt and Hill Lavender SC

Can't get over the size of the Tabac Edc bottle, it's 300ml (10.1 fl.oz) compared to most other Ecd's only being 100ml (3.3 fl.oz)

[Leche]

Tabac in the bowl; awesome!

[Dubbya]

Cased Fat Handled Tech
Blue Case '40's TV Special
Proraso White
Proraso Green Cream
Omega Soap


Almost bought a Case Red Imp, but I saw the TV and forgot all about it.

[ctakim]

got this off the bay. Is this the bull dog?

thanks

Nope, that is a 40's Aristocrat. One of Gillette's finest TTO razors to shave with in my opinion. Love these razors. Open the silo doors to see if the center bar is notched and we can date it more accurately! Nice!:smile:

[ctakim]

D1 = 1st quarter of the year 1958
F4 = 4th quarter of the year 1960
G2 = 2nd quarter of the year 1961
H4 = 4th quarter of the year 1962
L1 = 1st quarter of the year 1966
Y2 = 2nd quarter of the year 1953
R3 = 3rd quarter of the year 1972

Not only that but the D1 looks to be a TV special I think. Can't see the knurling pattern too clearly but the date code is right and it looks different from the other flare tip superspeed.

[Maher]

Nope, that is a 40's Aristocrat. One of Gillette's finest TTO razors to shave with in my opinion. Love these razors. Open the silo doors to see if the center bar is notched and we can date it more accurately! Nice!:smile:

and I will not post how much I got it for but I got a great deal I was the second high bidder on that, I will post it when I get it, have been looking for one as a keeper and this might be it but as you know images are deciving sometimes ... thank you for your help

[ctakim]

An early 40's Aristocrat in a beautiful gold metal case in need of polishing!

[Fnord5]

That box is for a '34 aristocrat if I am not mistaken.
Either way, it's very nice.

[ctakim]

Think it is a mismatch? The 30's Aristocrats were all open comb I thought. This is a solid safety bar no endcaps (by design) no notch gold Aristocrat.

Thanks for any more info! Much appreciated!

[Fnord5]

I sold mine to JEEP, had the exact case yours is in, and yes, open comb.
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b337/fnord5/DSC00270.jpg

[scottydoint]

That box is for a '34 aristocrat if I am not mistaken.
Either way, it's very nice.

It is for the 30's Aristocrat. The razor actually looks like it may be a regent tech (if it was made without endcaps).

[ctakim]

OK, I better study Achim's site to get more information! Meanwhile, my 30's Aristocrat might get a bump up by moving to a nicer case.

Thanks!

[ctakim]

Cool! It looks exactly like this razor from Achim's site. There are no endcaps by design on this razor.

http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/One-Piece%20solid%20guard%20bar/1941%20Aristocrat%20in%20Regent%20Tech%20Case.jpg

[Tordu]

I just receive this ( buy on ebay) .

Im not sure about the model, it seems a new deluxe with a shorter handle , maybe a lady razor?

[Dustinl]

I just receive this ( buy on ebay) .

Im not sure about the model, it seems a new deluxe with a shorter handle , maybe a lady razor?

Very nice looking! I suppose its a Milady or a Tuckaway.


DL

[Tordu]

Very nice looking! I suppose its a Milady or a Tuckaway.


DL

Thank you , i've checked pics of milady and tuckaway , and the milady seems very close to my razor except for the head , so maybe i've got some kind of frankenrazor ,...

Anyway it shaves great.

[ctakim]

Looks like a Tuckaway with a New head, which was in fact standard.

[FiXXXer]

I just received this: http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=90259 and it looks even better in person! :biggrin:

[heirkb]

Hahahaha I'm very glad you like it. I tried to say in the post that it looked way better in person. The camera just couldn't capture it though.
Hope you enjoy!
I just came home to Proraso ASB and 100 Gillette 7 O'clock Yellows...Very good purchase

[JEEP]

Post-cleanup pics. of the DUX Old Type copy:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/DUX_03.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/DUX_04.jpg


It cleaned up nicely I think.


Regards.

Jakob

[JEEP]

Got a Brit. HD Rocket in the mail today, I god it very cheap at an on-line auction site.

Here is the sellers pic.:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/569966804_Big.jpg


Here it is after cleaning:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Brit_Gillette_Rocket_HD_01_01.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Brit_Gillette_Rocket_HD_01_02.jpg


It cleaned up very nicely. Only fault is that the head is loose, changing the blade takes some care, but once the TTO is tightened again there are no problems.


Regards.

Jakob

[RILEY]

Jeep your RAD is serving you well. Your collection is coming along nicely :thumbup:

[Aikijo]

I purchased this Travel Tech from bbsupersport. Not only was it very clean, but it is an N2 which happens to be the year and time I was born, so you see I had to buy it, I didn't have a choice in the matter. It does not count as a RAD purchase.

Thanks Bill, and also thank you for the pack of Derby Extras you threw in. :biggrin:

[Ru4scuba?]

This is a good week so far :biggrin:

Yesterday I got the box from Bornholm (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=90584)

Later a package from www.proshave.dk arrived:


http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Score180509.jpg


Today I found a local store that carries the full Tabac line, naturally I had to add a puck of the shaving soap in bowl to my den. About time I get to try the fabled Tabac :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

Jakob,

How do you like that Proraso splash? Its my favorite alcohol based splash with quite a menthol kick!

[Windwalker]

Picked this one up today, funny thing is that I have looked at this razor on 3 different occasions over a 6 month period. But never grabbed it because it is a mismatched set, Ever Ready case and Gem razor Today, I noticed that it was an open comb. This is my second OC Gem, the first one was un-usable because of a bad spring. Even Dr. Dave was unable to revive it, so it is now a display piece. Any one have an idea what should be in the case?

[sprescott]

I found this Baton brand brush today at an antique show. I originally bought it for the vintage butterscotch handle, but I’m sure that the brush can be renewed with a decent cleaning. The bottom of the brush says that it was made from “Pure Badger.”

Steve

[JEEP]

Jeep your RAD is serving you well. Your collection is coming along nicely :thumbup:

Thank you. I have been rather lucky finding some good stuff lately :001_smile But I seriously need more brushes....


Jakob,

How do you like that Proraso splash? Its my favorite alcohol based splash with quite a menthol kick!

I like it a lot. Much better than the Proraso ASB. Though I still prefer my Floïd.


Regards.

Jakob

[pressman]

picked these up on B&B arrived yesterday:biggrin:

[bythbook]

I found this Baton brand brush today at an antique show. I originally bought it for the vintage butterscotch handle, but I’m sure that the brush can be renewed with a decent cleaning. The bottom of the brush says that it was made from “Pure Badger.”

Steve

I've had one of these (since PIF'd to a newbie friend) new in box with instructions.... This brand was distributed by Sears, Roebuck and Co.. "For a neat, well groomed appearance, use Baton toilet articles for men..."

Nice brush!

[thirdeye]

Got a Brit. HD Rocket in the mail today, I god it very cheap at an on-line auction site.

Here it is after cleaning:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Brit_Gillette_Rocket_HD_01_01.jpg

It cleaned up very nicely. Only fault is that the head is loose, changing the blade takes some care, but once the TTO is tightened again there are no problems.


Regards.

Jakob

It's a beauty Jak...So how many razors do you have now 500?

[bbsupersport]

I purchased this Travel Tech from bbsupersport. Not only was it very clean, but it is an N2 which happens to be the year and time I was born, so you see I had to buy it, I didn't have a choice in the matter. It does not count as a RAD purchase.

Thanks Bill, and also thank you for the pack of Derby Extras you threw in. :biggrin:

Joe,

Glad to see that you received it okay, and you're welcome.

[JEEP]

It's a beauty Jak...So how many razors do you have now 500?

Thanks, the loose head is a bummer though.

I have dd. 32 razors :001_smile


Regards.

Jakob

[TacoBell]

Impressive restoration


Got a Brit. HD Rocket in the mail today, I god it very cheap at an on-line auction site.

Here is the sellers pic.:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/569966804_Big.jpg


Here it is after cleaning:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Brit_Gillette_Rocket_HD_01_01.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e259/Jakobeep/Vintage/Brit_Gillette_Rocket_HD_01_02.jpg


It cleaned up very nicely. Only fault is that the head is loose, changing the blade takes some care, but once the TTO is tightened again there are no problems.


Regards.

Jakob

[sprescott]

The one on the left is a 1917 and right one is from 1921. The second picture is the 1921 before cleaning. I used the aluminum foil/baking soda method to remove the tarnish. I finished with a very light touch of silver polish to remove some spots that remained. Unfortunately, the knob is brassed on the 1921. It looks like that razor saw some good use with its previous owners.

Steve

[mdunn]

i love getting mail!

[flyfishinzs]

All of This +
Conk Lime soap
Conk BayRum soap:biggrin:

[JEEP]

Impressive restoration

Thanks. It looked really bad when it arrived, but boiling water, dish soap, an old toothbrush and a lot of work did miracles to it.


Regards.

Jakob

[spinyeel]

Picked this one up today, funny thing is that I have looked at this razor on 3 different occasions over a 6 month period. But never grabbed it because it is a mismatched set, Ever Ready case and Gem razor Today, I noticed that it was an open comb. This is my second OC Gem, the first one was un-usable because of a bad spring. Even Dr. Dave was unable to revive it, so it is now a display piece. Any one have an idea what should be in the case?I have a box like that with a 1914 Ever Ready in it. In fact the handle on your open comb looks like an Ever Ready handle.:smile:

[Darjeeling Express]

I was tidying up a bit on Monday when I discovered an old bottle full of Old Spice Aftershave in a Lighthouse shaped decanter. It was given to me as a gift from my Aunt & Uncle some 25-30 years ago. They used to give me Old Spice aftershave every year for Christmas after I started shaving. I always thought it was for old men and used to give it away ( I wish I had it now :rolleyes:). I never said anything to them as I didn't want to hurt their feelings and thought the gesture was very nice and thoughtful. I was pleasantly surprised when I found this bottle stashed away, and was anxiously awaiting my shave yesterday (Tuesday) morning to give it a try. It smells great and still soothes the face. I wonder if I think it smells great because now I am an "old" guy! :biggrin:
My Aunt passed away about seven years ago and I really miss her, so It was a nice remembrance to not only have found it, but to finally use the gift I was given so many years ago.

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