Acquisitions for January 2013

[Derek98997]

Hey guys,

I am a remodeling contractor and came across this little beauty while removing old custom shelving from a flip house in CT. It was stored in the original poly bag (pictured) and appears to be new/unused, it also came with the blades and blade holder wrapped in what appears to be original tissue paper. I have never actually used a straight edge razor, but I wanted to know the worth of this razor in the condition it's in before mucking it up with my stubble. Any info on it would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Derek
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[Dalejr]

Hey guys,

I am a remodeling contractor and came across this little beauty while removing old custom shelving from a flip house in CT. It was stored in the original poly bag (pictured) and appears to be new/unused, it also came with the blades and blade holder wrapped in what appears to be original tissue paper. I have never actually used a straight edge razor, but I wanted to know the worth of this razor in the condition it's in before mucking it up with my stubble. Any info on it would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Derek
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I don't think it is new, but it was gently used and well taken care of. Prices vary but I would guess in it's condition somewhere between $35-50.

 

[digital_injection]

I love the Proraso a/s. Haven't had a chance to try the Dominica yet, but I put a little bit on my neck to see how it would smell. This is my first encounter with a bay rum. I like it.

Can't wait to try out the Merkur 1906, Gillette blades and the bay rum tomorrow.

 

[fuximori]

My last shopping

 

[rxonmymind]

A quick find at the antique fair...

 

[RailroadMan]

A quick find at the antique fair...

Is that a Pomco Women's slant? Very nice.

 

[duotone]

I ordered a Simpsons Wee Scot also, should hopefully get it on Wednesday.


Edit* I took it out of the box and was surprised how small it was, the handle had a bit of weight to it which felt good and I thought the loft of the hairs seemed longer and softer than I would have wanted. And then I used it, let it soak in a mug full of hot tap water, dipped it into a tub of Fitjar shave cream and after 30 seconds of face lathering it just felt right. The length of the bristles and size of knot just worked really well together. I have fairly small hands and the brush handle while small still felt comfortable although I can see why users with larger hands may prefer other brushes.


After only one shave with it, I appreciate what a great face lathering brush it is and can see why it has such a loyal following along with Alexander Simpsons signature.

 

[rxonmymind]

Yes. Thanks R&R.
QUOTE=RailroadMan;4772031]Is that a Pomco Women's slant? Very nice.[/QUOTE]

 

[fuximori]

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[tacchini]

kent h12 brush, it was meant to be a t12, but they sent this one instead.View attachment 300209View attachment 300210

 

[Bill Smith]

Picked up a puck of Cade shaving soap last week.

 

[TripleG]

I won an auction for an Ever Ready Streamline set, paid a little below market price and am excited to try it! If it can beat my Damaskeene, it will become my daily driver.

 

[Demaskee]

Just scored this. I was looking for a birth year/quarter Fatboy for my dad and found this which had a couple of Gillettes I have wanted to get for myself. All of the razors show some use, but they are clean. I'm going to sand and stain the drawer and use it to display my gear!
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[rxonmymind]

^^^^^Congrats on that Gillette display & razors.

 

[Omp]

Picked up some AOS Lavender After shave Gel from TK Maxx for £5. Seems like a bargain but then again I haven't tried it yet!

 

[Domminigan]

Just scored this. I was looking for a birth year/quarter Fatboy for my dad and found this which had a couple of Gillettes I have wanted to get for myself. All of the razors show some use, but they are clean. I'm going to sand and stain the drawer and use it to display my gear!
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I'm glad someone from here got that!

 

[hillbilly pick]

Haven't received it yet, but just received word that my Robert Becker scuttle is finished and should be here early next week. I am super stoked!

Robert was kind enough to send pictures of his creation for our viewing pleasure.



Robert Becker scuttle + brush in Malachite finish. Simply Beautiful.

Now all I need is the B&B Essential Boar (in green) aka. the next run!

 

[RailroadMan]

La Toja Stick
B&B Essential Boar
Speik Stick
Palmolive Stick
2 stick containers
Ikon safety bar head for my OC I got for Christmas

 

[zethreal]

No photos, as I only have a crappy cell phone camera, but I scored one of these: http://www.mr-razor.com/Rasierer/Old Type/1918 Khaki Set.jpg 1918 Khaki sets. The ball has some major plating loss, there's 1 very slightly bent tooth & the inside of the case is in really rough shape. I paid $10 for it & it even has 5 old Gillette blades with it. The blades don't have any paper wrapper on them, so I'm guessing that they're used.

Since I'm not looking for a museum piece, I'm thinking of taking out the old fabric ( that's practically falling apart ) and putting new in.

After taking a second look, the blades are most definitely used... there were 4 gillette blades and a personna 74, so they will be hitting the trash.

 

[Dr Dulcamara]

Manuel gifted me this soap a couple of weeks ago, by surprise. At this time no lilacs in the flower shop, so I had to shoot the pic only with incense. Thanks Manuel, my friend.