August 2020 Acquisitions

[HereticHermit]

As writing instruments appear to be popular with many folks, here is today's delivery. A stock picture as my Blackberry isn't really up to the snuff to showcase this beautiful pen. Admittedly not an original design but this Chinese Moon Man eyedropper pen is easy to get delivered here from China at reasonable postage.
Ordered in Medium nib that writes somewhere in between western fine and medium. Run a bit wet so I am hoping it doesn't burp too much like eyedroppers tend to. Cap cannot be posted and barrel is beveled bit flat to prevent rolling off. Nib and feed housing is kind of meh from design aesthetic point of view but at $20 I am not whining on it. Nothing fancy for ink here as I mostly use Aurora Black and Lamy.
Hard to get past "Moonman, feel the temperature of writing!" on the box

 

[Northam Saint]

As writing instruments appear to be popular with many folks, here is today's delivery. A stock picture as my Blackberry isn't really up to the snuff to showcase this beautiful pen. Admittedly not an original design but this Chinese Moon Man eyedropper pen is easy to get delivered here from China at reasonable postage.
Ordered in Medium nib that writes somewhere in between western fine and medium. Run a bit wet so I am hoping it doesn't burp too much like eyedroppers tend to. Cap cannot be posted and barrel is beveled bit flat to prevent rolling off. Nib and feed housing is kind of meh from design aesthetic point of view but at $20 I am not whining on it. Nothing fancy for ink here as I mostly use Aurora Black and Lamy.
Hard to get past "Moonman, feel the temperature of writing!" on the box

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I do like these Chinese to English translations, some are very funny.

 

[RussellR5555]

These 2 arrived close together , both beautiful. Manaslu and Tanifuji.

 

[vates]

These 2 arrived close together , both beautiful. Manaslu and Tanifuji.

Are those Tanifuji razors worth searching for? They are beautiful for sure. What is their usual price bracket?

 

[vartik]

Weleda shaving cream.
Bought at local drug store

 

[Tortuga]

Nice fresh Eau Sauvage a'like splash by Extro Cosmesi to complement my Edp, not half bad for £12

 

[Dule083]

Finally. Chase is finished. I had Triad razor handle. Picture is too poor to say how beautifull she is.

 

[sev-8]

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Weleda shaving cream.
Bought at local drug store

I used to buy that many years ago, but think they stopped selling it in the UK as no one could source it for me.

 

[Tortuga]

These 2 arrived close together , both beautiful. Manaslu and Tanifuji.

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They are very elegant

 

[HereticHermit]

Saw these in a super market here for Rs. 500. Not really weak on knees when I saw but hey 50 quids off MSRP is good bargain on these.

 

[RussellR5555]

Are those Tanifuji razors worth searching for? They are beautiful for sure. What is their usual price bracket?

Hi Vates

I am not really qualified to answer , as it is my first one honed it tonight and it took a wonderful edge, it is a beautiful piece of steel and they have a very good reputation.

 

[vates]

GRMA!

I've been offered one for EUR 80. Trying to understand whether it's a good deal.
The prices for these are all over the board.

 

[RussellR5555]

GRMA!

I've been offered one for EUR 80. Trying to understand whether it's a good deal.
The prices for these are all over the board.

If it is in anyway clean thats a great price in my opinion.

 

[RussellR5555]

GRMA!

I've been offered one for EUR 80. Trying to understand whether it's a good deal.
The prices for these are all over the board.

Ok what does GRMA stand for ?

 

[vates]

go raibh maith agat