Acquisitions for September 2012

**dreaded_rust** · 09-16-2012, 07:44 PM

It's been a good month so far!

**hillbilly pick** · 09-16-2012, 08:33 PM

I found some cool stuff at the thrift stores today.

First, I found this Open-Comb (my first open-comb) Gillette Serial ... I doubt that this is the handle that goes with the head but had to try it when I go t home and, WOW! I am now an open comb fan! Now I really want the R41.

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I also found these cool OS AS and Gillette ads. Too cool!

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Finally, I found a set of 4 stainless-steel mugs form US Nash, a backalight bowl and lid, and a nice pocelin bowl. All I intend to store and use for Shave Soaps. The bad part is that I have more bowls than soaps right now. AD anyone?

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**Searlands** · 09-16-2012, 10:01 PM

Sorry cant post photos from my iPad, but I received 12 Arko sticks and a ceramic bowl of Mitchell's Wool Fat.

**Sir_Eider** · 09-17-2012, 05:09 AM

- a second hand Kent BK8 silvertip, luxurious!
- an Omega 31052 (also called 81052) 25x55 mm. boar brush, from a local super store! At just 8,40 euros with travel tub and stand included I couldn't resist, hehe! A good replacement for my small Semogue 1335, which has its painted handle in bad state...

Cheers!

**hillbilly pick** · 09-17-2012, 05:43 AM

Nice Kent! Are they really THAT luxurious?

There is just somthing that makes me want to swirl it on my cheek!

Nice score

**brucered** · 09-17-2012, 03:21 PM

agreed, nice Kent. The BK8 is on my list to try/buy.

Last week I had no FatBoy's, this week I have 2. The better of the 2 will go with the case and the 2nd had some black band issues, so I cleaned it up and we will leave this one au natural.

**Bravoure** · 09-17-2012, 03:54 PM

I've had a really exciting acquisition bout the past couple days

Custom Frank Shaving Stubby in faux ivory and extra densely packed
Krampert's Finest LE 80 Below aftershave lotion
Razorock S. Maria (smells soooo wonderful)
Tradere Solid Bar

**Debay** · 09-17-2012, 04:27 PM

H. Boker SS ST. Louis. grabbed for $50.

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**dreaded_rust** · 09-17-2012, 09:36 PM

Originally Posted by Debay

H. Boker SS ST. Louis. grabbed for $50.

that is one awesome looking razor for 50 bucs!

**Debay** · 09-17-2012, 09:46 PM

Thanks man. Its supposedly from the 1920-30's based on the Tree stamped on it. Im not sure though. A modern Boker sells for around $160 NIB, so I think I did OK regardless of its age. I think I would like to rescale it. Those black scales look bland. Im more concerned with completing my kit for now.I need a strop.

**Bill Smith** · 09-18-2012, 11:40 AM

Well, I got my Gillette Slim Adjustable on it's way back from Stan at Above the Tie for restoration and I have a bottle of D.R. Harris Sandalwood aftershave on the way.

**dreaded_rust** · 09-18-2012, 11:42 AM

it has been a good day!

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**Latherdude** · 09-18-2012, 04:15 PM

Every Man Jack Cedarwood lather shaving cream
Every Man Jack synthetic brush

**Smoothy** · 09-19-2012, 01:24 AM

My own haul today consisted of my much-awaited first boar brush - a Semogue 1305.
Having my 'alternate' Den at work, I could not help but unpack the brush and take it for a few spins on a puck of Calani Lavender shave soap and a good ten minutes of hand-lathering. Amazing the amount of lather this little brush creates, fresh out of the box... and the 'lather' picture below was done after just about 1 minute. After I had taken that picture, there was a literal lather explosion, can't wait to get this one really worked up after a warm-up period of the first 10-20 shaves...

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**RonnieH** · 09-19-2012, 01:29 AM

Goodwill

ER 1912 British

ER 1912 Short Handle USA Possibly Military?

ER Shovel Head Short Handle

**Deltaboy** · 09-19-2012, 12:17 PM

The wife told me I had to stay off Amazon and Ebay cause I was running up the CC. Now I thought when I payed off my SUV I could spend 100 dollars of the 350 I was saving on Shaving stuff. OH I got 400 more blades.

**GladiusGSF** · 09-19-2012, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Deltaboy

The wife told me I had to stay off Amazon and Ebay cause I was running up the CC. Now I thought when I payed off my SUV I could spend 100 dollars of the 350 I was saving on Shaving stuff. OH I got 400 more blades.

Awesome!!! My car is paid for my wife's isn't...and she expects me to pay for it!!! PSHAW....lol....

**dimbulb71** · 09-19-2012, 08:05 PM

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Made this little set to go with my shaver...anyone know where i can find a de head that I can turn a handle for?

**Smoothy** · 09-20-2012, 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by dimbulb71

Made this little set to go with my shaver...anyone know where i can find a de head that I can turn a handle for?

Wow, very nice - excellent job!

**SmoovD** · 09-20-2012, 05:49 PM

Scored a little SCS love today. A package contained a puck of Chilled Clove & Fig and Sugar as well as a bottles of Refined AS with menthol and EDT. The Fig soaps smells fantastic.