The Haul: June 25th-July 1st, 2007.

[PalmettoB]

Summer's now officially here....time for more stuff! Whatcha got?

[qhsdoitall]

Non Shave - Books

Alan Dean Foster Transformers: The Movie
Raymond E. Feist Flight of the Nighthawks: Book One of the Darkwar Saga
Philip Pullman The Golden Compass
Mary Shelley Frankenstein

Also, some non-business horse equipment. State Line Tack is getting out of Petsmart and everything is on clearance. I picked up an English bridle and a Western training bit. My wife took one look at the bit and wanted to steal it. :D

[crackstar]

ohhhhhhhhh, Lord, I'm going to have to make room in my already super mega-overcrowded shaving parlours. Notice that i said PARLOURS, not PARLOUR!

[qhsdoitall]

ohhhhhhhhh, Lord, I'm going to have to make room in my already super mega-overcrowded shaving parlours. Notice that i said PARLOURS, not PARLOUR!

And this is a problem how? :D

[crackstar]

Rich, realistically, truthfully, and honestly, how much more stuff can I cram into my place? I have shaving gear in almost every room, in every cupboard, in every drawer in the place. I live in a condo, not a big house!

[qhsdoitall]

Rich, realistically, truthfully, and honestly, how much more stuff can I cram into my place? I have shaving gear in almost every room, in every cupboard, in every drawer in the place. I live in a condo, not a big house!

You can always buy a pedestal bed with drawers. :D

[madmedic]

You can always buy a pedestal bed with drawers. :D


I tried that....but they fill up as well:(

[crackstar]

guys, let's just say I'm a shavegeek!

[Scorpio]

back on point:

4x Wars Shaving Cream tubes
1x Pollena Shaving Cream Classic
1x Pollena Shaving Cream Sport

thanks Jimmy!!!

Raf

[TraderJoe]

Quite possibly The Finest gentleman that I know, Tom from Germany, has sent me these wonderful things. I am simply overwhelmed (pleasantly) at his generosity

BOCK Grey Badger - very nice, seems to have firm tips, but with springiness of a silvertip. Very interesting, look forward to using this very much :happy088
100ml Aqua Velva Ice Blue Aftershave Splash - Italian Version :drool
160ml Pitralon Aftershave Splash - Swiss :drool
Lavera Men Organic After Shave Balsam
Cerrus Shave Cream - Homme
Balea Shave Cream - Mild, with Vitamin E
Pollena Shave Cream - "Active"
Overstuffed pack of blades, possibly 15 - most of which I haven't seen or used

Samples:
Tabula Rasa
Kabinett Shave Soap
Varon Dandy Aftershave Splash
Sante Natural Aftershave Splash

[herzi]

Nice Haul Joe. You are right.
Tom is a fine gentleman. But I have to say that he caused some of my ADs ;)

[crackstar]

Joe, you got some kind of a haul there, bro! Yes, Tom is da BOMB! :D :D

[moviemaniac]

Great haul, Joe - let us hear what you think about my beloved Swiss Pitralon :D

[jramire2]

Just got a tub of Salters rose last night in the mail. A little thinner than the rest of my Salters, but I think after it cools off (being shipped through TX heat isn't good) it should firm up well.

Also, the wife & I just picked up a new wall mount cabinet AND a free standing above the toilet cabinet as well for my bathroom. I'll take pics once they're installed. I guess she was getting sick of all the creams I had out on the bathroom vanity...and all the questions about it she was getting from guests. :ashamed001 :rofl

[qhsdoitall]

Just got a tub of Salters rose last night in the mail. A little thinner than the rest of my Salters, but I think after it cools off (being shipped through TX heat isn't good) it should firm up well.

Also, the wife & I just picked up a new wall mount cabinet AND a free standing above the toilet cabinet as well for my bathroom. I'll take pics once they're installed. I guess she was getting sick of all the creams I had out on the bathroom vanity...and all the questions about it she was getting from guests. :ashamed001 :rofl


I bet nobody asks about her stuff! :D

[jramire2]

I bet nobody asks about her stuff! :D

Nope, she's got her own bathroom that's not used by guests.

However, next time we have guests I think I'll leave the door open to the bedroom that she uses SOLEY for her wardrobe.

....honestly how many pairs of shoes does one person need? You've only got one pair of feet.

[TraderJoe]

Great haul, Joe - let us hear what you think about my beloved Swiss Pitralon :D

Klaus, I know why you love it so much....It is fantastic :drool :drool :drool

Oh, I forgot to mention that Tom sent me a sample bar of Olivia's Marrakesh bath soap. The smell is incredible, and the skincare is nothing short of Excellent!

[DragonBoy]

Got me some very nice french soaps.. I just smile at the size of them.. Cool.. :cool:

[Bronco]

Wow Thomas, those are some huge soaps! Let us know how they work out.

[qhsdoitall]

Wow Thomas, those are some huge soaps! Let us know how they work out.

You cut those down to size before you use them? You could cover your whole body in one swipe with those. :D

[Mottern Man]

Kent BK8 :drool :drool :drool

[crackstar]

2 Florena tubes, but I sent them away to a great guy in this group. I'm gonna buy 1 for myself tomorrow.

[qhsdoitall]

An overseas package arrived. It has so much stuff in it I have to wait until tomorrow to inventory it. :D

Congrats on the BK8 Will!

A package is on its way to Canada for somebody.

[moviemaniac]

Klaus, I know why you love it so much....It is fantastic :drool :drool :drool

Oh, I forgot to mention that Tom sent me a sample bar of Olivia's Marrakesh bath soap. The smell is incredible, and the skincare is nothing short of Excellent!
Glad to hear you like it, Joe! It's most likely the alcoholic AS-splash with the best skincare out there :D

Well done on the soaps, Thomas and congratulations to Will on the BK8 ::

[johnniegold]

Kent BK8 :drool :drool :drool
Nice one Doc. I have been holding back from the BK 4. Don't know how much longer I can hold out.

[johnniegold]

Got me some very nice french soaps.. I just smile at the size of them.. Cool.. :cool:
Nice haul there Thomas. Don't drop one of those on your toes in the shower.

[Mottern Man]

Nice one Doc. I have been holding back from the BK 4. Don't know how much longer I can hold out.

Stop holding. :D

I has the feel of the SR 3xxx series but with a little FLOP to it.

[DragonBoy]

You cut those down to size before you use them? You could cover your whole body in one swipe with those. :D

No :D I like the look of the cube, Its a bit tought to not drop them, but its worth it..

[DragonBoy]

Wow Thomas, those are some huge soaps! Let us know how they work out.

After just 2 showers I love them, the skincare is about the best I ever tried.. and the scent of the lavender is soo pure.. Good Stuff !!

[DragonBoy]

I got myself a couple of new shave soaps today.. 1 Crabtree&Evelyn Nomad (Great Scent!) and 1 Earth Pure Cedarwood, Orange & Clove (Even Greater Scent!!)

Havent tried them out yet though..

[qhsdoitall]

The Haul from the Netherlands. We all know who that is. :D Thank you very much!

De Vergulde Hand After Shave Spray
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap
Musgo Real Classic Scent Aftershave
Musgo Real Classic Scent Bath Soap on a Rope
Musgo Real Agua di Colonia #2 - Oak Moss Sample
Musgo Real Classic Aftershave Balm Sample
Anherb Aftershave Gel
Anherb Aftershave Conditioner
Various Blade/Other Requested Samples

[crackstar]

Rich, isn't that guy a dear soul? :D :D :D :D :D :D

[qhsdoitall]

Rich, isn't that guy a dear soul? :D :D :D :D :D :D

Yes, he is. :D

P.S. Are addiction suppliers really considered dear souls? :rofl

[crackstar]

yeah, in a way!

[johnniegold]

Received this today from Barbieria Italiana along with a sampler blade pack thrown in. Picked up the Brut cologne on the way home.

[TraderJoe]

Wars Shave Cream x2
Pollena Lider Active x1
Pollena Lider Classic x2

Thank you! :D

[Mottern Man]

Rich, isn't that guy a dear soul? :D :D :D :D :D :D

No he is a Jerk............Stocking Musgo, Knowing I would buy it. :rofl :rofl :rofl

[Mottern Man]

Those are some Crazy blades Johnnie, let us know how the work out.

[Scorpio]

Wars Shave Cream x2
Pollena Lider Active x1
Pollena Lider Classic x2

Thank you! :D

copy cat:D

[qhsdoitall]

From Ebay - $9.99 plus Shipping

Culture by Tabac Eau De Toilette 50ml 1.7oz.

Top Note: Mint, Coriander, Bergamot middle Note: Cinnamon, Nutmag,lavender bottom: Ambergris,musk And Cedar

1086

[TstebinsB]

WM Elliot 5/8 straight razor
Paddle strop
Col. Conk Arkansas Stone
Red Imp strop
Dovo strop
Unnamed Custom strop

[TstebinsB]

Received this today from Barbieria Italiana along with a sampler blade pack thrown in. Picked up the Brut cologne on the way home.

How good is Barbieria Italiana? Giovanni Abrate carries or will soon carry many things I want: Floid AS, Tabac, Valobra, Proraso Splash, Pino Silvestre EDT, and the list goes on and on.. I want to make a purchase but I'm holding out for the Floid to come in so I can make one big order.

[TraderJoe]

How good is Barbieria Italiana? Giovanni Abrate carries or will soon carry many things I want: Floid AS, Tabac, Valobra, Proraso Splash, Pino Silvestre EDT, and the list goes on and on.. I want to make a purchase but I'm holding out for the Floid to come in so I can make one big order.

I just placed an order with Giovanni, today actually. So obviously I haven't received it yet.

But what I can say so far is that he is very responsive, and gave me a very nice deal on some stuff.

[Padron]

Wow,

Great scores everyone, Congrats!! I didn't get anything :(

[TraderJoe]

Wow,

Great scores everyone, Congrats!! I didn't get anything :(

Well, buck up bud! You got a new custom title :D

[qhsdoitall]

Wow,

Great scores everyone, Congrats!! I didn't get anything :(

Cheer up, your turn will come. I'm going to be in a lull shortly. Waiting on two purchases and a package from Canada and that will be it until I decide what Merkur to get. I may have to go on antidepressants. :D

[Padron]

Well, buck up bud! You got a new custom title :D

LOL, I just noticed. I'm Sir Tosuke :D :rofl That rules, Thanks :D

[Queen of Blades]

LOL, I just noticed. I'm Sir Tosuke :D :rofl That rules, Thanks :D

You're welcome! :D

Glad you like it. :cool:

[Padron]

Cheer up, your turn will come. I'm going to be in a lull shortly. Waiting on two purchases and a package from Canada and that will be it until I decide what Merkur to get. I may have to go on antidepressants. :D

LOL, at least you have some in transit. We will be needing a review on the Tabac Rich :drool :drool :drool

[Padron]

You're welcome! :D

Glad you like it. :cool:

Thanks JoAnna :D , I guess I need to start using it more :drool :rofl

[Queen of Blades]

Thanks JoAnna :D , I guess I need to start using it more :drool :rofl

That's alright. You can just send it to me. :D

[TraderJoe]

Thanks JoAnna :D , I guess I need to start using it more :drool :rofl

you'll need to start eating more curry too ;)

[Padron]

you'll need to start eating more curry too ;)

Mmmmm, I love me sum curry, especially the Thai variety :drool :drool :drool :drool

[Queen of Blades]

you'll need to start eating more curry too ;)

I don't think I can make enough curry for everyone, Joe! :eek:

[Padron]

That's alright. You can just send it to me. :D

LOL, O.k. :D

[Queen of Blades]

Mmmmm, I love me sum curry, especially the Thai variety :drool :drool :drool :drool

Sorry, it's got to be Japanese. Not too impressed with the Thai style myself.

[Queen of Blades]

LOL, O.k. :D

You all heard it here, folks! :p Can't back out of it now! :D

[moviemaniac]

outstanding hauls, gents, enjoy 'em goodies! ::

I got myself a refill-pack of the I Coloniali shaving soap today (as a backup for hard times :rofl ) and a tube of Marvis classic strong mint toothpaste

[johnniegold]

How good is Barbieria Italiana? Giovanni Abrate carries or will soon carry many things I want: Floid AS, Tabac, Valobra, Proraso Splash, Pino Silvestre EDT, and the list goes on and on.. I want to make a purchase but I'm holding out for the Floid to come in so I can make one big order.
Giovanni was excellent to deal with. Very responsive (on a Sunday), actually sent usps confirm before I faxed him payment info. Products were packaged nicely and he included the aforementioned blade sampler.

The products that I ordered (Erasmic soap bowl and Ingram shave cream) that were not in stock, he told me that he would forward them upon arrival and he would pay the shipping.

As for the Floid, this is his email that I received from him:


Hi !!
Your total is $38.60, including shipping.
THis is for the Valobra stick, the Noxzema cream and the Palmolive stick.
The Floid saga!!! It's taking forever!!!
The problem was getting the right product safety papers for the shippers. The Italian factory claimed they had to come from Spain (even though this is the ITalian Floid...), the Spanish factory did not care to help.
Finally, we got the paperwork sorted out and the shipment was supposed to leave last week. Since I heard nothing, I am assuming (and hoping) that it will leave this coming week. Shipping has to be by surface vessel, so it will take another 4 to 5 weeks!!! We'll see.
Glad you got your bottle!! I still have a bottle that is 30 years old!!!
I have no store front, my "real" job is in the aerospace industry. Thanks very much!

Take care,
Giovanni

[qhsdoitall]

LOL, at least you have some in transit. We will be needing a review on the Tabac Rich :drool :drool :drool

True and I'll give the Tabac a review. I can already tell you it is light scented and does not last more than a couple of hours. A good summer fragrance.

[TstebinsB]

Giovanni was excellent to deal with. Very responsive (on a Sunday), actually sent usps confirm before I faxed him payment info. Products were packaged nicely and he included the aforementioned blade sampler.

The products that I ordered (Erasmic soap bowl and Ingram shave cream) that were not in stock, he told me that he would forward them upon arrival and he would pay the shipping.

As for the Floid, this is his email that I received from him:


Hi !!
Your total is $38.60, including shipping.
THis is for the Valobra stick, the Noxzema cream and the Palmolive stick.
The Floid saga!!! It's taking forever!!!
The problem was getting the right product safety papers for the shippers. The Italian factory claimed they had to come from Spain (even though this is the ITalian Floid...), the Spanish factory did not care to help.
Finally, we got the paperwork sorted out and the shipment was supposed to leave last week. Since I heard nothing, I am assuming (and hoping) that it will leave this coming week. Shipping has to be by surface vessel, so it will take another 4 to 5 weeks!!! We'll see.
Glad you got your bottle!! I still have a bottle that is 30 years old!!!
I have no store front, my "real" job is in the aerospace industry. Thanks very much!

Take care,
Giovanni

Sounds good to me. Thanks.

[Padron]

Sorry, it's got to be Japanese. Not too impressed with the Thai style myself.

I just like it hot and spicy :drool

[madmedic]

1 X Tube Euthymol Toothpaste
1 x Pecksniff's Leather EDT
1 x Pecksniff's Leather Shaving Cream
1 x Culmak Shaving Soap

The Pecksniff's came from TK Max in the UK. The Shaving cream is actually a soap. It is much fimer than Proraso in a bowl. The leather smells great:D

[SSLSTudio...]

No he is a Jerk............Stocking Musgo, Knowing I would buy it. :rofl :rofl :rofl

waiting by the email inbox.... darn....your order aint in yet... :rofl

[Mottern Man]

I will see you when I invent the money.

[qhsdoitall]

One of the Ebay's I was waiting on:

15 Sample vials of Eau de Santal by Floris

Top Notes Sicilian Bergamot, Provencal Lavender, Middle Notes
Black peppercorns, Zanzibar Clove Buds, Cardamom, Base Notes
Patchouli and Tree Moss

I hope the last Ebay comes through It looked OK but I'm crossing my fingers. It's going to take a while since it's coming out of Canada.

[crackstar]

1x bottle Tabac cologne spray
1x Florena shaving cream

[johnniegold]

got this from classicshaving yesterday

[qhsdoitall]

The Europeans sure know how to package their products.

[Bronco]

This week-
English red tip, Gillette. Heavy and notice the space above the tip. When the razor opens and closes the space disappears, different mechanism than the US version. Also a couple of C and E creams and 200 Crystal blades.:D
http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=167&d=1183143305
http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=166&d=1183143285

[qhsdoitall]

This week-
English red tip, Gillette. Heavy and notice the space above the tip. When the razor opens and closes the space disappears, different mechanism than the US version. Also a couple of C and E creams and 200 Crystal blades.:D




OK, so you're done for the year. You have everything you need to shave right there. :D

[Mottern Man]

AHEM, you were supposed to place that post in the For Sale Fourm. :rolleyes:

[crackstar]

arrived today! :D :D :D

1x La Toja shaving stick
1x Wilkinson Sword aloe vera shaving cream
1x Wilkinson Sword shaving stick
1x Muhle-Pinsel aloe vera shaving soap
1x Noxzema shaving cream sample
1x Diana a/shave balm sample

[moviemaniac]

arrived today! :D :D :D

1x La Toja shaving stick
1x Wilkinson Sword aloe vera shaving cream
1x Wilkinson Sword shaving stick
1x Muhle-Pinsel aloe vera shaving soap
1x Noxzema shaving cream sample
1x Diana a/shave balm sample
glad to hear the package finally made it :D

[minderasr]

This just arrived today, a vintage Colgate New York shaving stick tin.

http://i1.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/a1/9d/82d0_1.JPG


Awaiting delivery of a 1991 Hartoy Truck with vintage Gillette logo on the trailer.

http://i15.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/a6/46/d15d_1.JPG




:cool:

[qhsdoitall]

This just arrived today, a vintage Colgate New York shaving stick tin.

http://i1.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/a1/9d/82d0_1.JPG


Awaiting delivery of a 1991 Hartoy Truck with vintage Gillette logo on the trailer.

http://i15.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/a6/46/d15d_1.JPG




:cool:

Cool! A different kind of collection altogether. ::ban

[TstebinsB]

FW Engels 6/8 Razor (thanks izlat)

[TraderJoe]

De Vergulde Hand Bath Soap x3
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap x2
De Vergulde Hand Shave Stick
De Vergulde Hand Aftershave spray :drool:drool:drool (with allantoin and bisabolol - very soothing and healing)
Musgo Real Soap on a Rope
Various Double Edge Blades (including the gillette russians - thank you bud;))
Musgo Real Shower gel sample
Eternity EDT sample
WILLIAMS ICE BLUE Deodorant ::git

[TraderJoe]

From Giovanni:

Treet Delrin Safety Razor
4711 Aftershave Splash
Noxzema Lather Shave Cream
Clorofilla Shave Soap
The huge blade sampler
http://www.razorandbrush.com/spc%20%28Large%29.JPG

http://www.razorandbrush.com/pla.jpg

[Mottern Man]

De Vergulde Hand Bath Soap x3
De Vergulde Hand Shave Soap x2
De Vergulde Hand Shave Stick
De Vergulde Hand Aftershave spray :drool:drool:drool (with allantoin and bisabolol - very soothing and healing)
Musgo Real Soap on a Rope
Various Double Edge Blades (including the gillette russians - thank you bud;))
Musgo Real Shower gel sample
Eternity EDT sample
Any way we can get a group buy on the Russian's?

Or are they that rare?

[TraderJoe]

Any way we can get a group buy on the Russian's?

Or are they that rare?

They are that rare - I think he may have sent me his last 2.

Bobby, was kind enough to send me the Russians which are available in the US, but those blades are coated with piranha teeth :eek: ouch :o

Rene of Barberculture and PD Mayhew of Suffolk Supplies indicates that gillette has some blades produced in czech, which he is sending me.

The Treet [Platinum Super Stainless], which I used for the first time today, is a very smooth blade. I am impressed.

[Mottern Man]

They are that rare - I think he may have sent me his last 2.

Bobby, was kind enough to send me the Russians which are available in the US, but those blades are coated with piranha teeth :eek: ouch :o

Rene of Barberculture and PD Mayhew of Suffolk Supplies indicates that gillette has some blades produced in czech, which he is sending me.

The Treet [Platinum Super Stainless], which I used for the first time today, is a very smooth blade. I am impressed.

God the blade wars!!!!!!

Now I have to try the Treet.

Their is a few out their I have to try too. :ashamed001

[TraderJoe]

God the blade wars!!!!!!

Now I have to try the Treet.



I wouldn't mind sending you a few to try out, Giovanni sent me plenty extra.

[DragonBoy]

Just picked up a bunch of 8ml atomizers from eBay.. Good to have..

[qhsdoitall]

From Vitamin Shoppe:
Epicurean Shea Butter Company Shea Butter Body Moisturizer - Vanilla & Sandalwood
Epicurean Shea Butter Company Shea Butter Bath Saap - Vanilla & Sandalwood
Tom's of Maine Whole Care Toothpaste - Orange and Mango

From Bevmo
Samuel Smith Indian Pale Ale (IPA)
Samuel Smith Old Brewery Pal Ale
Lugunitas Indian Pale Ale (IPA)
Moylans Moylander Double Indian Pale Ale (IPS)
Peres Trappistes Chimay Ale
Henry Weinhards Orange Cream Soda

From One of our Northern Brethen
x2 Tubes of Florena Shave Cream