Acquisitions for July, 2014

beginish · Jul 22, 2014

1 tin of Huntlee Super Smooth shave cream in Southsea Spray scent
1 puck of Taconic Bay Rum shave soap
1 jar of St. James of London Lavender Geranium cream
1 Plisson synthetic brush for L'Occitane

Winchester38 · Jul 23, 2014

New Chosera 1k arrived today!

Gig103 · Jul 23, 2014

I almost made it another month of restraint, but I knew better than to join the thread.

C&E Nomad cream
Barrister & Mann sample pack

The first was a pretty good lather and alright scent. I'm more excited about the B&M.

10miler · Jul 24, 2014

I got these items in a ridiclously low priced Craigslist ad. I'll be looking to trade some things when I'm eligible for B/S/T.

Rolls razor kit, complete with everything
Gillete Tech DE
Another gold tone Gillette DE with double comb
Gem Micromatic SE
Gem gold tone SE
Valet Auto Strop
Keen Kutter SE
Shick Eversharp
Gillete Techmatic

Roderick · Jul 24, 2014

We need photos

dushea · Jul 24, 2014

wallaje said:
Picked this up on the bay. I don't know much about it but I love the color.

Love that vintage Rooney - with the look of that grain on the bottom, is it a resin or wood handle? Either way, great score! I'd love to see Lee throw a new knot in there!

10miler · Jul 24, 2014

Roderick said:
We need photos

Not my pic, but from the CL ad. That brush is NOT badger. :biggrin1:

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Roderick · Jul 24, 2014

Nice collection. Looks like your Gillette's are a Fat Handle Tech, and an old type open comb. The brush looks like it will make a great restore. The gold Gem is a Featherweight. You have some good razors that will give you many great shaves.

10miler · Jul 24, 2014

Roderick said:
Nice collection. Looks like your Gillette's are a Fat Handle Tech, and an old type open comb. The brush looks like it will make a great restore. The gold Gem is a Featherweight. You have some good razors that will give you many great shaves.

Thanks Roderick! I probably won't be keeping all of them. The open comb Gillette needs some restoring. The 3 piece handle has come apart, and I can see where someone has repaired or attempted repair in the past. I could always swap out the handle with the other Gillette if I want to try it though. I don't know about the brush. It feels like a a cleaning brush when I put it on my face.

Roderick · Jul 24, 2014

10miler said:
Thanks Roderick! I probably won't be keeping all of them. The open comb Gillette needs some restoring. The 3 piece handle has come apart, and I can see where someone has repaired or attempted repair in the past. I could always swap out the handle with the other Gillette if I want to try it though. I don't know about the brush. It feels like a a cleaning brush when I put it on my face.

Keep them all. They all have differing shave characteristics. The Fat Handle Tech is a great mild razor. I have 7 techs, two of which are the Fat Handle variety. The old type will give you a very good shave once it is cleaned up. Date the razors, and you will have a representation of shaving equipment spanning several decades. Take the knot out and install a new knot. There are plenty of instruction in the Brush Making and Restoration Forum. I did not see the Rolls razor with the case. Enjoy

10miler · Jul 24, 2014

Roderick said:
Keep them all. They all have differing shave characteristics. The Fat Handle Tech is a great mild razor. I have 7 techs, two of which are the Fat Handle variety. The old type will give you a very good shave once it is cleaned up. Date the razors, and you will have a representation of shaving equipment spanning several decades. Take the knot out and install a new knot. There are plenty of instruction in the Brush Making and Restoration Forum. I did not see the Rolls razor with the case. Enjoy

I made a deal with my wife when I bought the lot that I would sell or trade the excess. I'll keep my word.

rbergum95 · Jul 25, 2014

Had these 3 show up at my door this week. A Treet brown bakelite, a Y2 40's Style SS, and a C1 Red Tip SS.

wallaje · Jul 26, 2014

Picked these up from http://www.doubleedgeshavingplace.com/
Good deal for 200 pack

FL shaver · Jul 26, 2014

In the territory of origin! I highly recommend the St. John's Bay Rum, but I went for the lime.

Snargle · Jul 27, 2014

Two shaving soaps: Musgo Real and Pre de Provence. Both found at a local shop in Lancaster, PA called Zanzibar. I was quite surprised and happy to find a local retailer carrying an extensive line of men's shaving products.

Snargle · Jul 27, 2014

Dr Dulcamara said:
I've been lucky enough to purchase this handle to a fellow of a spanish forum. Rafael only made two prototypes of Red Kong, and two more of Red Kong DeLuxe, and I could get it from the hands of its owner. It is a handle that Rafel does not want to make more due to technical problems, at the moment, so I'm lucky to be able to treasure it. The Red Kong has two knurling passes, and the Red Kong DeLuxe, has three. I had thought to offer it to any of the friends who regularly ask me for it, but I can not part with this beauty. I'll keep it in my shaving arsenal. I have used it with the golden Fatip, and it is wonderful. This old blade BIC and this great brush with 30mm Finest knot, have made the most excellent soap from Manuel, and Swiss Pitralon finished off the job brilliantly.

Mmmm, love that Swiss Pitralon. I've tried many, many different aftershaves, but I still keep coming back to Swiss Pitralon.

TheMonk · Jul 27, 2014

Snargle said:
Two shaving soaps: Musgo Real and Pre de Provence. Both found at a local shop in Lancaster, PA called Zanzibar. I was quite surprised and happy to find a local retailer carrying an extensive line of men's shaving products.

You're gonna regret buying that Musgo Real soap... But it still works good as a bath soap, though.

Snargle · Jul 27, 2014

TheMonk said:
You're gonna regret buying that Musgo Real soap... But it still works good as a bath soap, though.

I saw some less-than-positive reviews, unfortunately after the fact. :001_unsur

I'll still give it a good try and see if I can make it work. If not, the shop has the Musgo creams, so I can always go back and pick up one of them.

rbergum95 · Jul 27, 2014

Scored this one at a flea market this morning. A Rolls Razor Popular Model.
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capmeo · Jul 27, 2014

Morris & Forndran L7 - 25mm Blonde Knot

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