March 2023 Acquisitions

[JamieM]

Sheffield Paragon Straight razor, John & William Ragg 1850, dressed in vintage Ivory, can't wait to give this a shave in a few days.

 

[Scorpio93]

Tom Ford Ombre Leather (10ml)

Rather wonderful, I wanted to dislike it so I didn't have to want a full bottle . . .

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It is a great frag - have you also tried the parfum version of it? (slightly toned down on leather and pops out a bit more with some florals). Personally I prefer the one you've got - Also these 10ml travel atomisers are great when on the go!

 

[N0ggie]

It is a great frag - have you also tried the parfum version of it? (slightly toned down on leather and pops out a bit more with some florals). Personally I prefer the one you've got - Also these 10ml travel atomisers are great when on the go!

I haven't tried the Parfum version & to be honest I'm not up on many leather fragrances though it is a genre that really ticks all the boxes for me.
If it is toned down on the leather then I think I will prefer this one like you said. This smacks a solid, great leather base from the off.
I will see this sampler out & get a feel for it before committing to the 100ml (no point in buying the 50ml over the price difference to 100ml)
So far very impressed with Ombre Leather

 

[N0ggie]

Sheffield Paragon Straight razor, John & William Ragg 1850, dressed in vintage Ivory, can't wait to give this a shave in a few days.


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That was actually made in 1850?

 

[Scorpio93]

I haven't tried the Parfum version & to be honest I'm not up on many leather fragrances though it is a genre that really ticks all the boxes for me.
If it is toned down on the leather then I think I will prefer this one like you said. This smacks a solid, great leather base from the off.
I will see this sampler out & get a feel for it before committing to the 100ml (no point in buying the 50ml over the price difference to 100ml)
So far very impressed with Ombre Leather

Definitely! If you do fancy giving parfum a try - do let me know! I think I still have some left of the sample I got, so can send it on

 

[Northam Saint]

Always wanted a pair of these as a lad, but mum and dad didn’t have the cash back then so I had a pair of Monkey boots. So, pleased to get these today.

I sometimes go with a bit of oil as a preshave and haven’t tried this one. Also like the odd tube of cream for travelling.

 

[J349]

Feather SR

 

[Vesper]

Mail call

 

[Dr Watson]

Just discovered a shop in my local high street, literally 5 minutes walk from home stocks Santa Maria Novella... Not bought anything (yet)

 

[davep90]

Couple of mailcalls and both FREE!!!
Night Watch Soap co. Midnight Moods was a promotional giveaway on Instagram from TRC and the Wilkinson Sword promotion doing the rounds on social media at the moment.

 

[J349]

Papiu (from Portugal) with a Zenith Manchurian

 

[koenfucius]

Couldn't resist this IRazor on AliExpress to try

 

[semajohn]

 

[slapo]

Couldn't resist this IRazor on AliExpress to try
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I've ogled it a couple of times, but wasn't sure about the handle (grip in particular), and whether I wanted what's likely another Tech-like shaver.
Having said that, I did jump on one whole head (on sale), top cap and a knot.
Almost bought the Yaqi Bohemia, but I decided against it because of the bulk of the head.

 

[davep90]

A gift from a viewer during one of the live YouTube shows.