Acquisitions Monday July 30 - Sunday August 5

**letterk** · 07-30-2007, 09:29 AM

Post your scores for the week here.

**Flaxorca** · 07-30-2007, 10:25 AM

Today I found this in the mail box:

Which contained the following:

My new Kent BK4!!! Hadn't expected it for at least a week yet, with a shipping date of last Thursday, what a nice way to start the week

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Already got a nice package last week with this nice titanium Citizen Eco-Drive:

Oh yeah also got myself some Palmolive shaving cream last week as well, which I am very pleased with.

**papasmurf** · 07-30-2007, 01:05 PM

Just got back from the Mall and picked up Javari ASB from the body shop
Randy told me about it last night so I will give it a try tomorrow morning

**Kyle76** · 07-30-2007, 01:21 PM

These were in today's post:

An eBay razor marked "First Class" from Solingen, Germany (needs some work)
Three SRP-stamped Wapienicas, the Polish NOS razors. These are 5/8 French points with underside jimps

**papasmurf** · 07-30-2007, 02:47 PM

UPS guy just came and dropped off a nice little Spoon rack I will post pictures in a bit my battery is charging now

Nick

**Kyle** · 07-30-2007, 04:52 PM

I'm a little slow in getting these posted, but here we go.

Shave kit from Cole Haan:

Men's Manicure set from Cole Haan by Eschenburg Solingen

Lather Bowl from Crate & Barrell

The picture quality isn't great, but you gents get the idea.

**Jim** · 07-30-2007, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Kyle

I'm a little slow in getting these posted, but here we go.

Shave kit from Cole Haan:
Men's Manicure set from Cole Haan by Eschenburg Solingen
Lather Bowl from Crate & Barrell
The picture quality isn't great, but you gents get the idea.

SWEET!

**Kyle** · 07-30-2007, 05:05 PM

Thanks, Jim. I'm pretty excited about this little grouping. I travel enough that I can justify the cost. Now I just need to decide on a good replacement for my current travel brush.

**Jim** · 07-30-2007, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by Kyle

Thanks, Jim. I'm pretty excited about this little grouping. I travel enough that I can justify the cost. Now I just need to decide on a good replacement for my current travel brush.

That should be fun! what are you thinking?

**Dinder1** · 07-30-2007, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by Kyle

Thanks, Jim. I'm pretty excited about this little grouping. I travel enough that I can justify the cost. Now I just need to decide on a good replacement for my current travel brush.

Gorgeous travel kit Kyle.

What travel brush are you using now?

**Dinder1** · 07-30-2007, 05:30 PM

A few goodies arrived today.

**Kyle** · 07-30-2007, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Goosemeplease

That should be fun! what are you thinking?

Originally Posted by Dinder1

Gorgeous travel kit Kyle.

What travel brush are you using now?

Thanks. I'm currently working with the Vulfix Nickel plated model that comes w/ nickel plated travel tube. I'm leaning towards getting a Simpson's Major but am still looking.

Coincidence - Those Bee & Flower soaps you just posted (DJ) are actually what I use for travel soaps. The Sandalwood is my current favorite.

**Jim** · 07-30-2007, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by Kyle

Thanks. I'm currently working with the Vulfix Nickel plated model that comes w/ nickel plated travel tube. I'm leaning towards getting a Simpson's Major but am still looking.

Coincidence - Those Bee & Flower soaps you just posted (DJ) are actually what I use for travel soaps. The Sandalwood is my current favorite.

Travel can be painful enough- don't shortchange yourself with brush you would not use at home.

**letterk** · 07-30-2007, 07:35 PM

Kyle, that manicure set has some items that look very familiar to Dovo items.

**Kyle** · 07-30-2007, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Goosemeplease

Travel can be painful enough- don't shortchange yourself with brush you would not use at home.

Good point. I'm just not sure of how I would pack a traditional brush appropriately. Likely when the moment of truth comes, I'll see something that I want more than a travel brush and the wait will continue (perhaps something made by Rooney with a tortoise handle

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Originally Posted by letterk

Kyle, that manicure set has some items that look very familiar to Dovo items.

Indeed. I'm not sure, but I think it is rebranded/relabeled Dovo stuff. The craftsmanship is certainly top of the line.

**Dennis** · 07-31-2007, 08:10 AM

Nice kits Kyle! Sharp sharp sharp. I traveled over the weekend and used the Simpson Major. I do not think you would be shortchanging yourself with this brush. It does an excellent job and is perfect for lathering on the face. It is not a brush that I would generally use at home, but I cannot exceed how great it is for travel that I would not think of bringing another brush. Built like a tank, and compacts down very small. In short, the perfect travel brush (for me...).

Dennis

**DirtyDave** · 07-31-2007, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Dinder1

A few goodies arrived today.

Have you used Grampa's soaps before? If so, what do you think of them? I have been using Kirk's Castile soap for a while now and I really like it. The company that owns the Kirk's brand also owns the Grampa brand and I am curious to know if their soaps are good/better/best.

**DirtyDave** · 07-31-2007, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by Kyle

I'm a little slow in getting these posted, but here we go.

Shave kit from Cole Haan:

Men's Manicure set from Cole Haan by Eschenburg Solingen

Lather Bowl from Crate & Barrell

The picture quality isn't great, but you gents get the idea.

I have been dropping hints to my wife about the manicure set you have here. Great for say, oh, I don't know, a Christmas stocking stuffer or something.

**Kyle76** · 07-31-2007, 10:18 AM

Another day, another razor ...

**F16WarBird** · 07-31-2007, 10:26 AM

I just won this auction.

Here's a Old Gillette Razor Travel Set in a Felt Lined Case with Original Gillette Blade Holder--The Razor is Dated Jan. 13, 1920--Gillette USA all Stamped on Razor and Blade Holder--It Has 1 Old Blade in Embossed Metal Blade Holder--It Screws Together Easy--Some Use Marks on Leatherette Case Cover and Small Edge Wear--It Needs Cleaning--Bought at a Estate Sale--$5.00 and Add $4.00 for Shipping---

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=230155426069

Depending on the condition of the finish, I may strip it (plastic media blast) and have it plated in gold.