Acquisitions November 10 - 16

[Suzuki]

Let's see the goodies for the week!

[joelmole]

Let's see the goodies for the week!

These aren't "finds" per se, but I'm excited! I've gone crazy on the acquisitions. The only other thing I lack is a replenishment on my blades. Will decide on that once I get accustomed to the slant.

Merkur HD Slant, from BST forum
AOS Lavender, Lemon cream (already own Sandalwood)
Cremo cream
Musgo Real cream
HBS Sandalwood Vanilla, Jasmine, Old spice
Mitchell's Wool Fat
TOBS Rose cream
Speick cream
WARS cream
Wesley & Scott Rose ASB

[Razorlite]

Hey joelmole!
I got Mitchell's wool fat soap today too!

Also bought a neat container for it to reside in from "Tesco".

Looking forward to using the soap after all the great reviews I've seen

[Sandcounty]

Two new rocks !!!

[joelmole]

Hey joelmole!
I got Mitchell's wool fat soap today too!

Also bought a neat container for it to reside in from "Tesco".

Looking forward to using the soap after all the great reviews I've seen

I ordered it today, so unfortunately I have a bit of waiting. Half of the stuff I listed above was from a prior order, so I have several soaps and creams to keep me busy. My biggest anticipation is for MWF and TOBS Rose.

[RoyalKooparillo]

Birthday acquisitions!

[Suzuki]

Birthday acquisitions!

Sweet score - happy b-day!

[bman40]

I was in the local mall here at lunch - looking for Mennen Cool Spice AS, when I took a chance in a new bargain store (not a dollar store, I guess they buy up stock from failed businesses etc.) and there it was... in all its flat red carboard box and milky glass glory:

an entire shelf of old stock Old Spice!

I bougth two bottles!

Its not the ship logo on the bottle, but the newer logo.... a good thing that SWMBO told me that she actually likes it (in small doses)...

I'm set for life.... well, maybe.

:)

[Brewster]

look what was in the mail this week..........
2 custom brass handles for my old style combs
cooncatbob does terrific work!!

thanks cooncatbob!

[Mooncalf]

Fortunately I'm not afflicted with RAD, though my SCAD is out of control. In an effort to head off my newly developing SBAD, I picked up a Rooney Heritage Emillion in Super Badger from Vintage Blades LLC. All I can say is WOW! Completely different from my other brushes - pleasantly stiff (which is how I like 'em) but oh so soft on the face. I was shocked how much water this baby sucks up, and holds enough lather for 4 passes without recharging. I think SBAD has been satisfied (at least for now).

[OneRand]

The thick handle is sweet

[cybrok]

50 blades sampler pack: I should be ok for the next year.

[RoyalKooparillo]

A couple scores from Portugal and one from Japan...

[prewt]

Bought off a member here... QED SS made for the Straight Razor Place, Sandalwood & Vetiver.

[Tarsyn]

I just got my new Rooney Style 2 size 1 super badger brush yesterday from Jim at vintage blades. He is a great resource and the customer service is superb. I received the product quickly and it is fantastic. I used some Castle Forbes lime as my first go around. The Brush is very soft and supple on the tips but has plenty of backbone for hard creams and soaps. It holds a lot of water, it is extremely dense and lathers well. It is just the right size, not too big that you cant put cream on your upper lip, but just right size for slathering the thick rich lather all over your face as you massage it into your beard. This is my favorite new brush. I have attached pictures below to those interested. Travis

[joshmpdx]

Nice! i really like the style 2 as well!

are these photos "post bloom"???

[CarlJN]

Lets see, no pictures yet, since half isn't in yet.

The rundown:
Tabac in the ceramic bowl
Proraso Pre/Post
2 Bigelow/Proraso SC tubes (Bogo coupon from Bath and Body)
Pinaud talc
Caswell Massey Lime AS
Panasonic travel battery razor (for the times when I'm out in the field with no running water and no plug to charge the Braun that was my daily before this addiction started)

[Tarsyn]

Yes they are after it bloomed. I can't believe how dense a brush it is. I was comparing it to some of my others with a 22mm knot and there just is no comparison. My Col. Conks/Vulvix look like they haven't bloomed when sitting next to the Rooney. Travis

[turkish]

SCS Very V cream
SCS Barbershop soap
SCS Lanolin soap
Proraso Aloe & Green Tea soap on the way
Erasmic soap and stick on the way

[scottydoint]

Absolutely Mintiest of Minty Fatboy for $15.50





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