Acquisitions November 20th-November 26th

[rtaylor61]

http://www.badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4653
Saint Charles Shave Delivers! Shea Butter & Avocado Oil Shaving Cream, Minted Chocolate Shaving Cream, Drop of Citrus sample and samples of New Spice, Autumn Rain and Oakmoss Lavendula.

Life is good!

Randy

[Austin]

Randy, you will truly enjoy those shave creams.

[rtaylor61]

Randy, you will truly enjoy those shave creams.

The scents were intoxicating! ALL of them! Now, which one for tomorrow???

Randy

[TomH]

I've won two other auctions on ebay, these are the treasures:

Bismarck, Wade&Butcher and the DORKO

Now I'm really curious how they are and how they shave.
But I think I have to hone the razors, not by myself, a friend of mine is perfect in honing straights...

Thomas

[drP]

http://www.yardandtag.com/ebay/users/0010/card0295/IMG_0021.JPG

Two genuine ivory, boar bristle, militairy oval hair brushes; got to clean the bristles though, but they are really in superbe condition; don't know wether i'm going to use these, but they are really beautiful to display combined with other genuine ivory items such as shaving brush, tootbrush etcetera....

Peter

[slcsteve]

Two genuine ivory, boar bristle, militairy oval hair brushes; got to clean the bristles though, but they are really in superbe condition; don't know wether i'm going to use these, but they are really beautiful to display combined with other genuine ivory items such as shaving brush, tootbrush etcetera....

Peter

Really beautiful, Peter.

[TstebinsB]

I got the Noxzema Lather Shave Cream yesterday - new and unused. I know it's no longer made so I was curious.

[TraderJoe]

I've won two other auctions on ebay, these are the treasures:

Bismarck, Wade&Butcher and the DORKO

Now I'm really curious how they are and how they shave.
But I think I have to hone the razors, not by myself, a friend of mine is perfect in honing straights...

Thomas

Tom, those are some fantastic looking straights! Enjoy!

[boboakalfb]

Picked up a bottle of Penhaligon's Endymion and 100 IPs.

[scarface]

Not shaving related but...

I got two new lenses today.

1) Tamro 17-50mm f/2.8 (She's Gorgeous)
2) Canon 50mm F/1.8 (She's cheap bit man she takes a good picture)
3) Lens filters for both lenses
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/IMG_0009.jpg

[Edit] also got one of these flash units a few weeks back:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e125/myt_mouse28/430ex-frontback.jpg

[Shay]

I finally found the local organic food store and picked up a bottle of KMF Peaceful Patchouli Shave Cream.

They also had the Weleda and Earthscience products. After reading TraderJoes glowing reviews, I may need to pick up some Weleda ASB.

Finally, they had a cream by the name of Annemarie Borlind that I was tempted to try? Any ideas?

[Tinzien]

All SCS Products:

Oakmoss Lavendulum Shave Creme
Oakmoss Lavendulum EDT
Lavender Aftershave Milk
Lavender EDT

Samples of New Spice, Embrace, Bay Rum w/ Twist and Sandalwood EDT!

The items for my lucky Secret Santa also arrived yesterday! :001_tt2:

[TraderJoe]

I finally found the local organic food store and picked up a bottle of KMF Peaceful Patchouli Shave Cream.

They also had the Weleda and Earthscience products. After reading TraderJoes glowing reviews, I may need to pick up some Weleda ASB.


Enjoy the KMF!

The Weleda is a superb ASB, a little goes a long way, and it does wonders for healing your skin. Just be sure the scent agrees with you (although its rather fleeting), its a very "earthy" smell.

[Ben]

I picked up a nice assortment of Arko products (a tube of Commando, a tube of Citrus, and five Barber's Shaving Cream sticks). As a major bonus, the pipe I ordered form Italy arrived! It's a breathtaking piece made by Gabriele Dal Fiume, a relative newcomer to the scene -- but a carver with amazing talent. The grade is SB (sandblast), and the pipe is stamped with DG's butterfly, indicating a superb example of the grade and an intricate design. The cumberland stem is a nice touch. The stain is a great mixture of rich browns, mostly medium and dark. The variations were hard to catch, but I think I showed them well in the last photo.

[scarface]

I picked up a nice assortment of Arko products (a tube of Commando, a tube of Citrus, and five Barber's Shaving Cream sticks). As a major bonus, the pipe I ordered form Italy arrived! It's a breathtaking piece made by Gabriele Dal Fiume, a relative newcomer to the scene -- but a carver with amazing talent. The grade is SB (sandblast), and the pipe is stamped with DG's butterfly, indicating a superb example of the grade and an intricate design. The cumberland stem is a nice touch. The stain is a great mixture of rich browns, mostly medium and dark. The variation were hard to catch, but I think I shown them well in the last photo.

OMG! Ben thats a gorgeous pipe! I don't smoke but that pipe makes we want to pick up the habit :biggrin:

Enjoy:thumbup:

[Jim]

Gorgeous pipe!

[boboakalfb]

Beautiful Pipe Ben. :thumbup:

[Ben]

I agree (I can't really say thanks because I didn't make the pipe). I look forward to smoking it. In fact, I may take the long weekend to start breaking it in. My pipe collection is centered around Italian pipes, and this one really is a lovely combination of Italian and Danish influences.

The Arko is on tap for tonight's shave.

[Jim]

How do you break in your pipes?

I always used white burley- but its been about 18 years since I got a new pipe!

[Ben]

Jim,

I usually smoke whatever I'm gonna smoke in the pipe. Some pipes are just quicker to mellow than others, and when I find one that will benefit from a fast cake build-up I usually reach for fine-cut and shag-cut tobaccos. Gawith Hoggarth & Co. makes several nice ones. Of that house's offerings, I prefer Kendal Mixed. Esoterica Margate is a real winner for those who like English blends on the more stout side. Finally, I keep a stash of Three Castles, which is really stringy shag. It's been out of production for a long time, and I have a couple 3.5-oz tins of it. This lemon Virginia is pure and so naturally sweet that I have to really restrain myself. I figure my tins are at least 10 years old. Three Castles was sold as RYO tobacco for cigarette smokers.

[Kyle]

SCS Lavender Shave Creme - for me

SCS Savor Rose Aftershave Milk and EDT - for my dad's birthday

SCS Shave Stick for Chicks - ...none of your business!:biggrin:

[TimmyBoston]

I didn't get anything today, but Kyle's here! Yeah! Great to see buddy!

[Xert]

My pipe collection is centered around Italian pipes, and this one really is a lovely combination of Italian and Danish influences.

Ironic that you should say that Ben, since my first thought was that it looked awfully Japanese for an Italian pipe. Truly beautiful, however. That stain is remarkable.

[Kyle]

I didn't get anything today, but Kyle's here! Yeah! Great to see buddy!

Thanks! It is very good to be back.

[Nick]

Anticipating Kyle's return, I planned some celebratory Truefitt & Hill and Mama Bear Acquisitions. :thumbup:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4676

I'm secure enough in my masculinity to say that the Honeysuckle smells fantastic!

-Nick

[Ben]

Ironic that you should say that Ben, since my first thought was that it looked awfully Japanese for an Italian pipe. Truly beautiful, however. That stain is remarkable.

I was thinking along the lines of the Danish egg, scoop, and brandy shapes. But yeah, I do see some Japanese sensibility there too.

[ouch]

That's one smart looking pipe, Ben. Is it heavy?

[Ben]

Here are the vital stats.

Length: 120 mm (4.7 in.)
Bowl height: 38 mm (1.5 in.)
Outside diameter: 46 mm (1.8 in.)
Chamber diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in.)
Chamber depth: 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Weight: grams 52.4 g (1.8 oz.)

[murchmb]

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4678

For my birthday, a starter type set from Art of Shaving from some good friends. The Sandlewood cream is great as is the scritchy little brush in Pure Badger. Also, two straights in a coffin case from my parents. My Dad is a Civil War collector but doesn't know much about razors. I'm hoping these two are that era.

From my Uncle just because: A Case Red Imp given to him by my great-grandfather so "he could shave correctly." He used it from his late teens into his early twenties. A family heirloom in the making.

Finally, a 40's Super Speed I won on eBay I got along with 3 GEM Micromatics for $4 shipped. I cleaned it up and have been using it this week. Nice little razor.

[Ben]

Very nice straights! I especially like the horn and bone scales.

[Kyle]

Anticipating Kyle's return, I planned some celebratory Truefitt & Hill and Mama Bear Acquisitions. :thumbup:

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4676

I'm secure enough in my masculinity to say that the Honeysuckle smells fantastic!

-Nick

Excellent! I am pleased to be of service to your *AD's.:biggrin:

[SSLStudio]

SCS Lavender Shave Creme - for me

SCS Savor Rose Aftershave Milk and EDT - for my dad's birthday

SCS Shave Stick for Chicks - ...none of your business!:biggrin:

I wont ask for the Chicks stick..im sure you have a valid reason :biggrin:

Good to have you back bro.

[PalmettoB]

From the English Shaving Company:
25 Swedish Gillette blades
Trumper's Coral Skin Food (just a travel size, but I had never tried it. It smells great, and I can't wait to use it tomorrow. Might even have to shave tonight!)

[Gatorade]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10656/IMG_5765.JPG

TJ Maxx for the CM and C&E. Poland for the Double Ring Rocket.:wink:

[Xert]

Here are the vital stats.

Length: 120 mm (4.7 in.)
Bowl height: 38 mm (1.5 in.)
Outside diameter: 46 mm (1.8 in.)
Chamber diameter: 19 mm (0.75 in.)
Chamber depth: 30 mm (1.2 in.)
Weight: grams 52.4 g (1.8 oz.)

I can beat that....Presenting, today's acquisition of the "Gran Camino". Apparently, size does matter.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4687

Length: 190mm
Width: 64mm
Height: 79mm
Chamber width: 23mm
Chamber depth: 65mm
Weight: 228g

...and the birdseye (for which my photography particularly fails)...
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4688

[Xert]

And since I can't get a decent shot of today's other acquisition, the IOTN will have to do...
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4689

[slcsteve]

I can beat that....Presenting, today's acquisition of the "Gran Camino". Apparently, size does matter.
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4687

Length: 190mm
Width: 64mm
Height: 79mm
Chamber width: 23mm
Chamber depth: 65mm
Weight: 228g

...and the birdseye (for which my photography particularly fails)...
http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4688

And that, my friends, is a beautiful chunk of wood.

[rtaylor61]

I thought it was a golf club!

Randy

[Ben]

I can beat that....Presenting, today's acquisition of the "Gran Camino". Apparently, size does matter.

Sure ... if that's how you compensate, I'm all for it. :lol:

Nice pipe! Pipa Croci carves some interesting stuff. :thumbup1:

[sinekkaydi]

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10656/IMG_5765.JPG

TJ Maxx for the CM and C&E. Poland for the Double Ring Rocket.:wink:

1752 almond smells unbelievable.

[sinekkaydi]

I finally found the local organic food store and picked up a bottle of KMF Peaceful Patchouli Shave Cream.

They also had the Weleda and Earthscience products. After reading TraderJoes glowing reviews, I may need to pick up some Weleda ASB.

Finally, they had a cream by the name of Annemarie Borlind that I was tempted to try? Any ideas?

KMF rulez in my book, get the fragrance free too it is just SUPERB...

[Xert]

And that, my friends, is a beautiful chunk of wood.

My thoughts exactly. Emphasis on the "chunk". The thing is massive, although I must say that the birdseye along the bottom really is quite stunning as well.


I thought it was a golf club!

Randy

I was going with field hockey myself...


Sure ... if that's how you compensate, I'm all for it. :lol:

Nice pipe! Pipa Croci carves some interesting stuff. :thumbup1:

Oy, that was a cheap shot indeed! Wait 'til you see the photograph I'm going to post in that picture thread NOW...(Ever see that episode of Family Guy?)

But yes, these were my first Crocis - would that be the plural? Certainly not collectors grade, but the size and grain seemed markedly superior to the other Croci offerings, so I gambled and bought blind. So far, I've been impressed.

[Ben]

Oy, that was a cheap shot indeed! But yes, these were my first Crocis - would that be the plural? Certainly not collectors grade, but the size and grain seemed markedly superior to the other Croci offerings, so I gambled and bought blind. So far, I've been impressed.

Feh. You know I was teasing.

The shapes you bought are appealing, and I often think that pipes outside of the collector grade in general offer more as far as price/quality ratio is concerned. What impresses me is top-shelf fit and finish, regardless of grade.

[Limey]

My order of Dominica Bay Rums finally arrived. Its a very different scent but starting to grow on me. I got the razors from a couple Ebay auctions. I cleaned and steamed the razors with some jewelry equipment and they came out great. The slim adjustable looks like Brand New!

[180gVinyl]

Schick J1 injector - ebay - lovely condition, cream bakelite and brass
Schick injector blades - The Barber Shop, Holland
Personna injector blades- Ditto
Chanel Antaeus EdT - ebay
Trussardi Uomo EdT - ebay

[Xert]

Feh. You know I was teasing.

The shapes you bought are appealing, and I often think that pipes outside of the collector grade in general offer more as far as price/quality ratio is concerned. What impresses me is top-shelf fit and finish, regardless of grade.

:glare: Forgiven.

I'd certainly agree with you that collector's grade pipes offer a far greater return on quality for the price, but then I happen to see one of these and suddenly I'm not so sure anymore...
http://www.teddybriarpipes.dk/log/teddys/kodenyhedsbilleder/full/00005_3.jpg
http://www.teddybriarpipes.dk/log/teddys/kodenyhedsbilleder/full/00005.jpg

[Ben]

Sure, a top-grade pipe by Kent or Teddy would be an amazing addition to my collection, but since I'm a collector-smoker, such a purchase would be tough to make. I just can't let pipes sit on the rack.

[benoc]

Here are my acquisitions for this week (and a bit into last week) in no particular time order:

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4098/acquisitions1um0.jpg


Penhaligon's Endymion Cologne
Proraso (Obviously)
Creed Silver Mountain Water
Gillette Tech
Gillette Rocket (Not sure of date, has British Pat. Num. 694093)
Gillette Superspeed 1965 4th Quarter
Gillette Superspeed 1964 4th Quarter
L'Occitane Cade Shaving Soap
Stypic Pencil
Feathers
96 Isreali Personnas (I counted, I need to get out more)


All of the items have obvious uses.

I must thank fatpig for the link to the eBay item for the Penhaligon's. http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9266

The razors were from eBay and in very good nick, but alas I managed to give them a layer of brass or copper thanks to me boiling them in a vinegar/water mix with some junky razor. After several hours of dremel buffering and brasso polishing I managed to restore them to pretty good condition.

Anyway not bad a bunch of loot for me, it has pretty much doubled my shaving supplies and I have much more eBay and B&B goodies to come next week.

[Xert]

Sure, a top-grade pipe by Kent or Teddy would be an amazing addition to my collection, but since I'm a collector-smoker, such a purchase would be tough to make. I just can't let pipes sit on the rack.

My sentiments exactly, although oddly enough I'd have no problem simply displaying other functional works of art - a vase, for example. There's just something about a pipe that demands that you smoke it.

[soulshine]

benoc...

#'s 6 & 7 appear to be slim adjustables my friend.

s~s

[SSLStudio]

Here are my acquisitions for this week (and a bit into last week) in no particular time order:

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/4098/acquisitions1um0.jpg


Penhaligon's Endymion Cologne
Proraso (Obviously)
Creed Silver Mountain Water
Gillette Tech
Gillette Rocket (Not sure of date, has British Pat. Num. 694093)
Gillette Superspeed 1965 4th Quarter
Gillette Superspeed 1964 4th Quarter
L'Occitane Cade Shaving Soap
Stypic Pencil
Feathers
96 Isreali Personnas (I counted, I need to get out more)


All of the items have obvious uses.

I must thank fatpig for the link to the eBay item for the Penhaligon's. http://www.badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9266

The razors were from eBay and in very good nick, but alas I managed to give them a layer of brass or copper thanks to me boiling them in a vinegar/water mix with some junky razor. After several hours of dremel buffering and brasso polishing I managed to restore them to pretty good condition.

Anyway not bad a bunch of loot for me, it has pretty much doubled my shaving supplies and I have much more eBay and B&B goodies to come next week.

Nice one Benoc, did you really Count the Israeli ? Loooooool
you really need to get out more that is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder what the guy would have said if you mailed him your 4 short of 100.
sorry to hear about the vinegar water , it has happend to me aswell and I messed up a superspeed, thin handle Gillettes we should forget about using vinegar all together really its nasty

[benoc]

benoc...
#'s 6 & 7 appear to be slim adjustables my friend.
s~s

Oops, my mistake I meant that but for some reason typed otherwise. Thanks for pointing that out.''


Nice one Benoc, did you really Count the Israeli ? Loooooool
you really need to get out more that is !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I wonder what the guy would have said if you mailed him your 4 short of 100.
sorry to hear about the vinegar water , it has happend to me aswell and I messed up a superspeed, thin handle Gillettes we should forget about using vinegar all together really its nasty

He had a clause in the eBay page saying that it may not be accurate because it is hand packed. I just wish it was over not under.

Well I will put the vinegar episode down to learning. Looks like it is boil to death with water and then just rub rub rub with polish.

[Scorpio]

Arrived today:
5/8 Oblique tip
one side of shank reads: Made from Kayser Ellison & Co
Best Sheffield
Silver Steel
Other side of shank: 77
Scales are in very good shape no nicks or chips. It is on the way to see Joe Chandler for honing.

http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=4726

Raf

[TraderJoe]

3221

Nivea Shave Cream
Speick Shave Cream (for a friend)
Speick Body Oil
Speick DEO spray
Olba's Inhaler
Royall Lyme
Mysore Sandalwood Talc
Toothpaste
Marseille 72% Olive oil soap cube
Valobra Glycerin&Lanolin soap

[fatpig]

This noon the postman finally delivered my Ebay won Penhaligon's Endymion.
If this is just an "average" scent from Penhaligon's i'm definitely looking for more of the products discussed on the board.

I think i've got CAD and it's all of your fault !:smile:

[Lyrt]

I just realised Swedish Gillette were available at my local supermarket.

[PalmettoB]

I just realised Swedish Gillette were available at my local supermarket.

Wish I could say that. Man, I really like those blades best of all. Gotta order 'em if you're in the States, though.