Acquisitions - September 2016

[Billyfergie]

My NOS 11/16th El Kourie Crown..Here She is...Just Arrived & Polished..On the Hone Shortly..My Next Shave..

Billy

 

[halvor]

Received two beauties from Brad Sears and a new Simpson's Chubby 2 from Claus.
The "Fat Arley" on the left is a collaboration between Brad and Lee (M&F). The brush on the right is a 24mm "Lil Arley".
Fun times ahead!

What are the knots in the two BS brushes, Erik?

 

[Uncle Bertie]

Old Spice shave bowl (no soap) found in the wild. Very nice, at least it is to me. I'll have to find a very good soap to put in it, Haslinger maybe?

 

[Gordy]

Old Spice shave bowl (no soap) found in the wild. Very nice, at least it is to me. I'll have to find a very good soap to put in it, Haslinger maybe?
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There are a few Old Spice scented soaps, why not one of them?

 

[Uncle Bertie]

There are a few Old Spice scented soaps, why not one of them?

I've got real Old Spice soap, putting even a good imitation in there would feel wrong.

 

[Gordy]

I've got real Old Spice soap, putting even a good imitation in there would feel wrong.

Super Smooth Spice Trade beat it hands down for me, but I know what you mean.

 

[wazza]

The Mysore sandalwood soap turn up. Blimey, you guy's were not wrong, strong stuff.

 

[Acer89]

The Mysore sandalwood soap turn up. Blimey, you guy's were not wrong, strong stuff.

Told ya! @wazza .... Love that it's engraved 'Govt Soap Co. Bagalore' It does tone down but mighty strong out of the box. Hope the good lady wife likes it.

 

[wazza]

Told ya! @wazza .... Love that it's engraved 'Govt Soap Co. Bagalore' It does tone down but mighty strong out of the box. Hope the good lady wife likes it.

Well she thinks sandalwood is okay normally but she turned her nose up at this.
We'll give it time to settle down.

 

[Acer89]

Well she thinks sandalwood is okay normally but she turned her nose up at this.
We'll give it time to settle down.

I love mine and it does calm and improve once out of the shower. It's just a tad raw out of the box.

 

[Darkbulb]

Received this chrome-and-black Schick I4 in the mail yesterday. Pleasantly surprised that it actually looked better in person. What I thought was pitting on the head turned out to be easy to clean off. I wouldn't be surprised if it was never used - but rest assured it will be already next week
I'd say it was worth the $10

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[Acer89]

Received this chrome-and-black Schick I4 in the mail yesterday. Pleasantly surprised that it actually looked better in person. What I thought was pitting on the head turned out to be easy to clean off. I wouldn't be surprised if it was never used - but rest assured it will be already next week
I'd say it was worth the $12

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Very nice indeed. I'd be thrilled to find one at that price and condition in the UK.

 

[Darkbulb]

Very nice indeed. I'd be thrilled to find one at that price and condition in the UK.

I actually remembered now that it was $9.99. Not that that helps you in any way

 

[Acer89]

I actually remembered now that it was $9.99. Not that that helps you in any way

Did it require any special cleaning?

 

[Darkbulb]

Also received another inexpensive razor. At $12 I must admit I bought this Geo F Trumper just for the handle.

Shaved with it this morning and it was actually a very nice shave...but I think next shave I'll try it out with the @Timelessrazor head on it