May 2020 Acquisitions

[Fozzie Bear]

Merkur Progress 510. I already have a Parker Variant and really like it. The progress looks better in the flesh and aesthetically I think I prefer it, the plastic knob doesn’t seem to bother me. But I have yet to shave with it....

 

[GSVwetshave]

Just arrived.
ETHOS Niche Boutique Collection "Pineapple Noir"

 

[2LabDad]

Merkur Progress 510. I already have a Parker Variant and really like it. The progress looks better in the flesh and aesthetically I think I prefer it, the plastic knob doesn’t seem to bother me. But I have yet to shave with it....



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Order yourself a Mergress from BullGoose Shaving. It is a modified Progress that has a metal bottom turn knob and beefed up internals. I love mine - U have the shorter version and it is a great razor. Here is the link: https://bullgooseshaving.com/collections/mergress-adjustable-razors

And a picture:

 

[Wayne]

A couple of replacement Extro aftershaves, they are more like EDT's though, great scent strength on these, well worth picking up and at a mere £12 they are a massive bargain

 

[Dr Watson]

A couple of replacement Extro aftershaves, they are more like EDT's though, great scent strength on these, well worth picking up and at a mere £12 they are a massive bargain
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Positano is nuclear! This was basically me after splashing some on

 

[Wayne]

Positano is nuclear! This was basically me after splashing some on

I don’t splash them. I decant into sprayers and use like an EDT

 

[GSVwetshave]

 

[The Gentleman]

One of my all time favourites

 

[GSVwetshave]

One of my all time favourites

My first experience with SMN. I believe it will be positive

 

[p.b]

26mm Yaqi. This has a significant glue bump (not measured yet but I'd estimate 10mm). However, unlike other types of knot these fibres are not stiff at all and require the glue bump to provide some backbone and control for the knot and the fibres are long enough for the knot to feel more than big enough. I'm looking forward to using this tomorrow morning.

 

[karlc]

A birthday present to myself, buying at an absolute steal from @Malc6552

 

[Blackmass]

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To pair with soap that came week ago
This smells amazing. 9,5/10!

This is a close match. Pricey but worth it.

 

[Wayne]

A birthday present to myself, buying at an absolute steal from @Malc6552

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Cracking razor. Stick a feather in it's cap....Er! Leave the Macaroni out. Lol.

 

[Ventastic]

A birthday present to myself, buying at an absolute steal from @Malc6552

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Nice catch. As Wayne says, feather works uncommonly well in this razor.

Oh and happy birthday!

 

[karlc]

Nice catch. As Wayne says, feather works uncommonly well in this razor.

Oh and happy birthday!

Thanks. I tried a Voskhod in it and that worked well but I will give a feather a try too