The Haul: April 9th - 15th

[PalmettoB]

Y'all can still post in the old thread, but I wanted to get a fresh start on the week! So whadda ya got?! I'm hoping my straights will get here soon! I'll post pics when they do!

[crackstar]

something Canadian-made called Vert Mousse, it's a very nicely scented shaving soap. I bought 2 pucks of it. 1 for me to play with, and the other to send away to a dear friend of mine.

[Mottern Man]

The Haul to end them all

From TJ,

Palmolvie no brush
MB WillG batch 2
Mystery soap (betting on SCS some kinda floral)
Sharps blades
Sample of Florid Italian style!
Chacka soap (I don't know what it is but it is from India)
Wilkinsons Sword SS Blue Bowl
Splash of Bay Rum from Rose soaps
Sample of Rose soap
Some unknown Decants of EDT

From Queen of the Nicknames AKA JoA

Decants from PH
Booners shave cream sample
The Body Shop shave cream sample
Ahnerb sample

I hope I got it all, am I missing anything you guys sent?

:drool :D :D :D :D :D :drool


Also picked up some VDH shaving soap at the store for 90 cents.

[Queen of Blades]

From Queen of the Nicknames AKA JoA

Decants from PH
Booners shave cream sample
The Body Shop shave cream sample
Ahnerb sample



Translation :rolleyes:

Penhaligon's men's scents samples (from scent library)
Bronnley's shave cream sample
The Body Shop shave cream sample
Anherb a/s conditioner sample

Hope you enjoy it all Will! :D

[Smedley]

The Body Shop shave cream sample


I'll be curious to know your opinion on this, I've tried their ASBs and they are very nice, picked up some of their Razor Relief ASB and it is very nice, liked one of the two EDTs I tried (other one just wasn't my kind of scent). Body Shop seems to be a bit of a sleeper in the wet shaving community, but their products so far seem to be winners.

[qhsdoitall]

Cleaned out the Targets in Morgan Hill and Gilroy.

Proraso on Clearance!
3 Bottles ASB
3 Tubes Green
1 Omega Boar

All that's left is foam and a coup of soaps. They're clearing everything out.

[moviemaniac]

Nice haul, doc!

And well done on the Proraso, Rich, what a pity they're getting rid of the good stuff...

[moviemaniac]

Went shopping :D

- Old Spice Original (250ml)
- Nivea mild SC
- Speick SC
- Speick shaving stick
- Florena Feuchtigkeitsemulsion (moisturizing cream for the night :rolleyes: )

[SSLSTudio...]

Gift from a very Special friend here at TSD.
I shall spare you all what he paid to get it shipped priority to me ,lets just say that alone is more then all the actually products added up :scared001 :sad024

I feel bad........ and sick to what the post offices charged .......

The AOS Lemon and T&H are from a Trade Thx Smedley !
Already tested the T&H me like even though I cut deep into my chin with my DE razor I wasnt paying attention. well Loads of Anherb on it and Alum Block.

NEVER DO A QUICKIE EVER ! JUST DOESNT GO WITH WETSHAVING !

[crackstar]

Klaus, es gibt ein andere Rasiercreme von Florena mit Menthol. Aber, der Original ist besser.

[Mottern Man]

OY, Vey! Rene.

What dose that love poem in the back say? :rofl


I got some Goat boy soaps.

Irish Tweed for me,

Scrapples (samples) for the wife.

[TraderJoe]

From Trade:

T&H Luxury Shave Soap
Kent (Mitchell's) Wool Fat Shave Soap
Williams Mug Soap x3
Vintage Aqua Velva A/S x2
TGQ Highlander SS
Ogallala Bay Rum SS
Essence of Iao Bath Soap (made with rain water from Maui)
Ogallala Hazelnut and Bay Rum Shampoo
Sharps Body Wash
Nivea Menthol ASB
Huge Variety of Samples


From C.O. Bigelow:

GFT Limes Shave Soap
DR Harris Almond Shave Soap
Valobra Menthol Shave Soap
C.O.B. Triple Milled Almond Bath Soaps x3 (sent by accident :confused: value = $20USD)
Various Samples (Including some menthol-scented Hand Cream x2, and Marvis ToothPaste x5)

[Mottern Man]

1. Nice Williams and Velva score
2. You must report on the Woolfat
3. Sharps = hard to later but a very good Shower Gel. (it was my go to before the wold of hand made bath soaps)

[Smedley]

The AOS Lemon and T&H are from a Trade Thx Smedley !
Already tested the T&H me like even though I cut deep into my chin with my DE razor I wasnt paying attention. well Loads of Anherb on it and Alum Block.


Glad to know it made it safe. Looking forward to the Anherb!

For me:

Mama Bear trove:


Sensual Fragrance shaving soap
Wooden tub with Bear (grar!) on lid
Rosemary/mint shampoo
Samples of some bath soaps gratis!


Everything survived the journey, even the shampoo! Thanks Sue!

[rick]

TJ: Good Lord, man !! How much rent is that storage unit costing you ??

Doc:
WoolFat soap review: Lathers Ok. Pretty good shave and a nice, delicate aroma that does not linger. Nothing special in my book.
Tabac soap is waaaaay better.
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BTW, I have no purchases to report. :mad:

[SSLSTudio...]

OY, Vey! Rene.

What dose that love poem in the back say? :rofl


.

I was hoping no body would notice ! :p
thats why I didnt zoom in you could have read it then...pfffew. :love055

[TraderJoe]

TJ: Good Lord, man !! How much rent is that storage unit costing you ??

Doc:
WoolFat soap review: Lathers Ok. Pretty good shave and a nice, delicate aroma that does not linger. Nothing special in my book.
Tabac soap is waaaaay better.
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BTW, I have no purchases to report. :mad:

Rent? :scared003


As far as the WoolFat, I found it to be a superlative shave soap, very creamy lather is the end-product. In my book, its special.....but I don't buy shave soaps for their overwhelming or potent scent, but more for their efficacy as a shaving medium. Truth be told, I wouldn't mind if it was UN-scented, its a great soap.

[rick]

TJ....
you gotta be renting a storage unit for all your Shavery.
Unless you're living in a LebronJames-like mansion :drool

................I'm just jealous, is all:angry017
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Still nothing to add, but I'll prolly be buying some coffee beans tonight !!

[TraderJoe]

TJ....
you gotta be renting a storage unit for all your Shavery.
Unless you're living in a LebronJames-like mansion :drool

................I'm just jealous, is all:angry017


Nope, no mansions here :angry017

[moviemaniac]

Klaus, es gibt ein andere Rasiercreme von Florena mit Menthol. Aber, der Original ist besser.
Menthol sagst du, Jeff? WIE? WO? Muss ich haben :drool

and great hauls, Rene, Joe and Dave :cool:

[crackstar]

Klaus, es ist besser Geld zu sparen, diese Creme ist nicht so schon. Es ist nicht der Muhe wert, glaub mich, mein teuer Freund! ;)

[Baloosh]

Lucky Tiger Menthol Mint Vanishing Cream
Lucky Tiger Disappearing Menthol Cream
Lucky Tiger Aspen A/S splash

ltlsuz (Sue #4 !!) shave soaps:
Sandalwood
Peppermint
Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin
all 3 with added shae butter
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320102789961&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=320101860783&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&usedrule2=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget

Figured it's a Sue, it's a shave soap.. it's gotta be good! ;) Will report once I've used each.

[TraderJoe]

Lucky Tiger Menthol Mint Vanishing Cream
Lucky Tiger Disappearing Menthol Cream
Lucky Tiger Aspen A/S splash

ltlsuz (Sue #4 !!) shave soaps:
Sandalwood
Peppermint
Sweet Cinnamon Pumpkin
all 3 with added shae butter
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320102789961&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=320101860783&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=closed_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&usedrule2=CrossSell_LogicX&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget

Figured it's a Sue, it's a shave soap.. it's gotta be good! ;) Will report once I've used each.

Nice Haul Duder!

......Will await reports on the Itsluz

Enjoy the LT :happy088

[Baloosh]

Nice Haul Duder!

......Will await reports on the Itsluz

Enjoy the LT :happy088

Thanks! :drool

For $1.99 each, and under $10 delivered for 3 soaps, figured it's worth a shot. I just happen to have 3 remaining XS Ziploc storage bowls, so the planets must have aligned perfectly for this purchase! :eek:

[Mottern Man]

Another Sue!

Jeez now I HAVE to buy her soap.............(she got a menthol?:rofl )

[TraderJoe]

Another Sue!

Jeez now I HAVE to buy her soap.............(she got a menthol?:rofl )

You might like this one:

Pearberry Musk

:happy001

[Mottern Man]

You might like this one:

Pearberry Musk

:happy001


:confused: What is so funny about that. :rofl

[TraderJoe]

:confused: What is so funny about that. :rofl

Doc soaking in the peaberry bubbles -----------> :chores026 <------------

[Baloosh]

Another Sue!

Jeez now I HAVE to buy her soap.............(she got a menthol?:rofl )

It's not listed, but I bet she could hook it up like Jim Carrey's overacting in the Ace Ventura movies. (egregious, over the top, etc... JUST like I like my menthols!) :cool: :cool:

[Mottern Man]

Doc soaking in the peaberry bubbles -----------> :chores026 <------------

Have you been in my bath soap again Joe? :rolleyes:

[TomH]

Received this Mug with a soap-cap http://schwarzweisskeramik.de/images/69.JPG on Tuesday, it's handmade from
www.schwarzweisskeramik.de , great stuff...:happy088

[TraderJoe]

Received this Mug with a soap-cap http://schwarzweisskeramik.de/images/69.JPG on Tuesday, it's handmade from
www.schwarzweisskeramik.de (http://www.schwarzweisskeramik.de) , great stuff...:happy088

Wow Tom - that looks really cool! Enjoy it buddy :D

I like the looks of his scuttle too :cool:

[moviemaniac]

Klaus, es ist besser Geld zu sparen, diese Creme ist nicht so schon. Es ist nicht der Muhe wert, glaub mich, mein teuer Freund! ;)
Danke dir für die Warnung! Ich habe sie sowieso nicht gefunden, die gibt es bei uns nicht ;)

[bg42]

Gift from a very Special friend here at TSD.
I shall spare you all what he paid to get it shipped priority to me ,lets just say that alone is more then all the actually products added up :scared001 :sad024

I feel bad........ and sick to what the post offices charged .......

The AOS Lemon and T&H are from a Trade Thx Smedley !
Already tested the T&H me like even though I cut deep into my chin with my DE razor I wasnt paying attention. well Loads of Anherb on it and Alum Block.

NEVER DO A QUICKIE EVER ! JUST DOESNT GO WITH WETSHAVING !

If you shave with a straight you concentrate more and don`t cut your self
Apart from that ,lucky you
Kind regards Peter

[SSLSTudio...]

If you shave with a straight you concentrate more and don`t cut your self
Apart from that ,lucky you
Kind regards Peter

thanks Peter,

Lucky me indeed ! I wasnt shaving with a straight when testing the T&H cream id horror the thoughts of cutting with my Il Vero id not get away so easy with with a DE cut. the Feather is super sharp it will make clean cuts that heal without leaving scars. a straight on the other hand is evil material. the straight cuts so tiny into the skin its not painfull but a very irritant continues STINGY feeling.

[madmedic]

1x Tin Pre de Provence Shaving Soap.

Love the Scent:cool:

[PalmettoB]

Received this Mug with a soap-cap http://schwarzweisskeramik.de/images/69.JPG on Tuesday, it's handmade from
www.schwarzweisskeramik.de , great stuff...:happy088

Tom, I really like that mug!

[crackstar]

just for the record? Has anybody here ever received a 5 kilo box full of shaving gear for a haul? Well, I'll soon be receiving one! Nye, nye, nye, nye nye, nye! :p :p :p :p

[Padron]

Salters Rose Cream
Salters Fresh Mint
QED Fresh Limes Soap
QED Sandalwood Soap
Penhaligons Castile Cream
Provence Sante Soap

Can't wait for my Mama Bears order to get here :D

[Padron]

just for the record? Has anybody here ever received a 5 kilo box full of shaving gear for a haul? Well, I'll soon be receiving one! Nye, nye, nye, nye nye, nye! :p :p :p :p


Wow, That's like 11 + pounds of shaving goods..That will be a record haul :D

[Mottern Man]

just for the record? Has anybody here ever received a 5 kilo box full of shaving gear for a haul? Well, I'll soon be receiving one! Nye, nye, nye, nye nye, nye! :p :p :p :p

We WILL be expecting pictures of this.

[moviemaniac]

just for the record? Has anybody here ever received a 5 kilo box full of shaving gear for a haul? Well, I'll soon be receiving one! Nye, nye, nye, nye nye, nye! :p :p :p :p

good lord :eek: :drool

[TomH]

I received a little package from www.georgs-barbershop.de :

-1 tube Proraso green
-1 refill Talor's Sandalwood shave soap
-1 little tube Moustache wax

[Smedley]

Still waiting for my chrome Slant from Vintage Blades to get past two postal systems and a customs office in between. :angry019

[TraderJoe]

Still waiting for my chrome Slant from Vintage Blades to get past two postal systems and a customs office in between. :angry019

Trust me - Its worth the wait :happy088

[Padron]

Nice Haul today,

Mama Bears Violet Soap
Mama Bears Fleur De Soul Soap
Mama Bears Rosemary Mint Soap

Shavex Alum Block

Issys Almond Soap
Issys Olive Oil Soap
Issys Patchouli Soap
Issys Blueberry Soap
Issys Peppermint Soap x2
Issys Spellbound Woods Soap
Issys Chypre Rose and Black Pepper Soap

Sample Soap

Thanks Mama Bear :D

AeroPress coffee maker :D

[crackstar]

ohhhh, yeah, the mutha of the grandmutha of the mutha of all hauls, Neale! All I know is, this is stuff that I know already, but also stuff I never heard of. But, you too, you got a hell of a nice haul!

[madmedic]

Nothing Shaving ....I'm afraid....but looking forward to them ...non-the-less:D

2 x Contoured Memory Foam Pillows

1 X Memory Foam Mattress.

[Michael]

About an hour away from me, there's a small town called Putnam CT. Basically, the entire center of town is one big antique shop. I go there from time to time and something usually follows me home. That's where I found my shaving cabinet some of you may recall seeing. Today, I actually went there looking for an ivory or sterling brush to have rebristled. No luck.

I didn't come home empty handed though. Oh no, not ME! I am now the proud owner of not one, not two, but FIVE antique str8 razors!!!!! I've never even held one, much less shaved with one! Hell, I've never even SEEN someone shaving with one! What was I thinking?!!!!! What AM I thinking?! :eek:

The pics below are "as purchased". I haven't cleaned them up. I'll try the buffing wheel on the worst one and see how that goes. A couple were really chewed up (the scales anyway), but they were $5 ea and I'd like to try my hand at making new scales. The steel looked pretty good and one of them is engraved. Two others looked virtually new, one $10, the other $20.

My favorite though, is the circa 1865 manufactured by M. Rose & Co, Chelsea MA which has whale bone scales. It was the most expensive of the lot at $45, but it needs only a bit of cleaning and a lick or two with the hone and strop. Speaking of which, I also picked up a very lightly used hone for $10...of course, the price penciled on the box was $0.75, but who knows when that was written?!

NOW what?! This is making me VERY nervous!!!!!!!!!! I'm afraid I'm gonna need a bigger styptic - MUCH bigger!!!! Does Popiel make a home device for giving yourself stitches?! :eek: SBAD is bad enough, but THAT'S only money...THIS could be life threatening!!

[Padron]

Thanks Jeff ;)

I have been wanting to try the Issys Soap, and there were some Mama Bears soaps I've been wanting to try for a while now too...Finally got an order together.

I only used the Aeropress once so far, but it made a great cuppa brew, I need to go buy some coffee now though :D


Can anyone tell me about Mama Bears Tuscan Memories? Is it similar to the Rosemary Mint?

Thanks,
Neale

[Padron]

Wow Michael,

Those razors look Great, a little Maas or Simichrome polish should clean them up nicely...or you could send a couple to Joe, Bill, Gary or some of the other restoration masters to get them back to a new appearance and some Beautiful scales :drool

[Padron]

About an hour away from me, there's a small town called Putnam CT. Basically, the entire center of town is one big antique shop. I go there from time to time and something usually follows me home. That's where I found my shaving cabinet some of you may recall seeing. Today, I actually went there looking for an ivory or sterling brush to have rebristled. No luck.

I didn't come home empty handed though. Oh no, not ME! I am now the proud owner of not one, not two, but FIVE antique str8 razors!!!!! I've never even held one, much less shaved with one! Hell, I've never even SEEN someone shaving with one! What was I thinking?!!!!! What AM I thinking?! :eek:

The pics below are "as purchased". I haven't cleaned them up. I'll try the buffing wheel on the worst one and see how that goes. A couple were really chewed up (the scales anyway), but they were $5 ea and I'd like to try my hand at making new scales. The steel looked pretty good and one of them is engraved. Two others looked virtually new, one $10, the other $20.

My favorite though, is the circa 1865 manufactured by M. Rose & Co, Chelsea MA which has whale bone scales. It was the most expensive of the lot at $45, but it needs only a bit of cleaning and a lick or two with the hone and strop. Speaking of which, I also picked up a very lightly used hone for $10...of course, the price penciled on the box was $0.75, but who knows when that was written?!

NOW what?! This is making me VERY nervous!!!!!!!!!! I'm afraid I'm gonna need a bigger styptic - MUCH bigger!!!! Does Popiel make a home device for giving yourself stiches?! :eek: SBAD is bad enough, but THAT'S only money...THIS could be life threatening!!


Looks like I'll be seeing you over at SRP ;)

Please be Very Careful using the buffer...Blades can easily catch on the wheel and get launched at you...:eek:

[Mottern Man]

From The Wife.

Clinique Shaving Cream. Never tried it, appears brush-less.

[TraderJoe]

Can anyone tell me about Mama Bears Tuscan Memories? Is it similar to the Rosemary Mint?



Yes, its similar to the Rosemary & Mint, but with spearmint instead of Peppermint. A hint of licorice too (possibly from anise) Nice smell though.

Nice haul btw buddy - those Issy are some incredible bath soaps. That guy does it right :happy088

Michael - have fun with your new toys :D Nice pics too

[crackstar]

Doc, Clinique is indeed brushless. It's also scentless, but enjoy it buddy! :D

[Padron]

Yes, its similar to the Rosemary & Mint, but with spearmint instead of Peppermint. A hint of licorice too (possibly from anise) Nice smell though.

Nice haul btw buddy - those Issy are some incredible bath soaps. That guy does it right :happy088

Michael - have fun with your new toys :D Nice pics too


Thanks Joe!!

I used the Issys Peppermint today, Excellent soap, lathers great and loved the peppermint too. I can't wait to try the others now ;)

[crackstar]

Guys, I was told that the Mama Bear Rosemary & Mint soap has a hell of a cooling sensation when you lather up with it. Is that true?

[xChris]

Fergie,

Those straights look like they have a lot of potential!

The big one, Challenge, looks like a near or true wedge. Good news is that Joe Chandler could re-grind that, attach some awesome scales, and give it a lethal edge. :happy088

[Michael]

...and give it a lethal edge. :happy088

That's what I'm afraid of!!! :eek: I've just now gotten to the point where I can (usually) shave with a DE without ANY irritation. Not even the occasional weeper. I'm really not quite sure why I would want to do this to myself!!

[Mottern Man]

I'll be curious to know your opinion on this, I've tried their ASBs and they are very nice, picked up some of their Razor Relief ASB and it is very nice, liked one of the two EDTs I tried (other one just wasn't my kind of scent). Body Shop seems to be a bit of a sleeper in the wet shaving community, but their products so far seem to be winners.

Used it today, It gets a 10 for protection. Every thing else is average IMHO. No scent.

But the price is right. Pick a tub up and see for yourself. If unsatisfied im sure someone (me) will take it off of your hands at a fair shake :rofl .

[TraderJoe]

Doc, Clinique is indeed brushless. It's also scentless, but enjoy it buddy! :D

It is brushless, and it is also NON-Fragranced (I used to use the stuff in college, it actually worked very well for me from what I can remember).

I wouldn't, however, say it doesn't have a scent. It does have a "earthy" smell to it, which I quite enjoyed.

[Bill]

What a great find on those razors. I like the first two the best, but all of them are dandies. Just remember to "push" hair off your face rather than "slice" it off and you'll be ok. :D