The Haul: July 16th - July 22nd, 2007

[PalmettoB]

Summer's in full swing. Lotsa folks goin' places and doin' things! Show us your stuff!

[Queen of Blades]

I ain't showing y'all my "stuff"!!! Quit asking! :p


:rofl

[rick]

I ain't showing y'all my "stuff"!!! Quit asking! :p


:rofl

He said...
"Stuff"


not
"Junk" ! :taunt002

:D
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.....picked me up some Corn Huskers Lotion and some hair gel today....BTW.

[PalmettoB]

I ain't showing y'all my "stuff"!!! Quit asking! :p


:rofl

*PalmettoB considering rapidly changing the text of the thread...*
:D

[qhsdoitall]

*PalmettoB considering rapidly changing the text of the thread...*
:D

Well, it's shorter than "Show us your hard earned, wallet breaking, quality shave and non-shave related purchases and trades." :D

[DragonBoy]

I got my 2 Wilkinson shave sticks.. and a Cedarwood shaving soap from the Soap Shed..

[crackstar]

Happy Shaving, Thomas! Don't they smell super?

[minderasr]

Not one but two Erasmic shave sticks.

:bounce015

[Padron]

Nice haul for me today. Many thanks Johnnie for everything :D:D:D

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/8f5a23c6.jpg

[IsaacRN]

Very very nice haul.

[Padron]

Very very nice haul.

Thanks Issac, Johnnie hooked me up :drool:drool :D:D

[Baloosh]

Nice haul for me today. Many thanks Johnnie for everything :D:D:D

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/8f5a23c6.jpg

Is that COATES?

AND FLOID!!!!??!??!??

OMG bro... you hit the mother load. Congrats!!!!!! :drool:drool:cool::drool:drool

[qhsdoitall]

Is that COATES?

AND FLOID!!!!??!??!??

OMG bro... you hit the mother load. Congrats!!!!!! :drool:drool:cool::drool:drool

Don't forget the Erasmic.

[Padron]

Is that COATES?

AND FLOID!!!!??!??!??

OMG bro... you hit the mother load. Congrats!!!!!! :drool:drool:cool::drool:drool

Thanks Guys, Johnnie was too kind in helping me to aquire some of my beloved Coates, and went 10 steps further in providing a Huge Floid sample that I will enjoy through many shaves and a Arko shave stick..haven't tried their soap yet ( at least until tonight ) and some 7a.m. blades :D

I just tried the Floid after getting the baby to sleep, it smells Fantastic, nice menthol too:D:D, my wife should be home soon so I'll see what she thinks ;)

[Padron]

Don't forget the Erasmic.

The bowl smells great, seems to smell alot fresher than the sticks I got a while ago. ;)

[IsaacRN]

This came in today after being honed by Lynn. Soaps came in yesterday.

[Baloosh]

Don't forget the Erasmic.

Never! Erasmic is awesome.

You tried the Tea Tree cream before?

[Padron]

Very nice Isaac :drool:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool:drool, That will be a sweet shaver, the Tea Tree is great and makes a very nice lather ;)

[IsaacRN]

TY..just got it honed..so i thought i would try the nail test to see what its like...then i go on SRP and i see...never do a nail test on a new honed razor..for it will need to be rehoned.....kinda has me pissed off....but i guess well see how it shaves....who woulda known :(

[Padron]

TY..just got it honed..so i thought i would try the nail test to see what its like...then i go on SRP and i see...never do a nail test on a new honed razor..for it will need to be rehoned.....kinda has me pissed off....but i guess well see how it shaves....who woulda known :(

Yeah, no thumbnail on a fresh honed blade. It's better on eboy specials to see if you can feel any small nicks in the edge prior to your finish / polish honing. To be honest I haven't really used it much / at all. Big chips get honed out on my ebay razors, if there's pitting I send them to Joe C. for re-grinds other that that the coticule gets um pretty smooth.

With some stropping you should be O.k.

[qhsdoitall]

Never! Erasmic is awesome.

You tried the Tea Tree cream before?

Nope. Eventually, I'll get around to it.

[IsaacRN]

It smells great.and kinda gives the skin a tingling sensation.

[Kingpepper]

Not a lot recently. I did buy a puck of Van Der Hagan Select shave soap, nice stuff. All most ran out of Skin Bracer and Aqua Vela Classic. Now have new 7oz bottles.:D With all the overtime I've been working it will be time to add to the collection!

[johnniegold]

I see Padron got his package. What about the golf ball? ;) Glad you are happy with the haul. Enjoy!

Yesterday's mail from Jim at Vintage along with nice note. Also acquired the QED Lemon Cedarwood shave stick in a trade for MB Green Irish Tweed Type shave stick. Can't wait to try the CF and DR Harris samples. I will try the Progress as is for awhile and then more than likely will modify it to a Mergress.

[SSLSTudio...]

Nice Hauls all where the @#@@@#@ are you all getting Coates from I thought it was discontinued ? Im a big fan from the little samples I had I loved the Tea Tree Cream. man am I envy on Isaac's Soaps !!!!!!

[SSLSTudio...]

Dont Shoot. me had to get 2 cans of shaving powder. it was just too silly to not try it. this was actually invented to be used on the Face !

HELL NO !!!! WAY ! the properties of the ingredient indicate major burn trouble if you dont know how to use it or mix it in the right density and dont leave it on the face too long. for me Face is a NO NO ...

[crackstar]

A mystery package came today from Europe--I have absolutely NO idea what's in it, because it was sent to my office. I'll have to wait til tomorrow before I find out! :rofl :rofl

[PalmettoB]

Issac, that's a sweet razor. As far as the thumbnail test, put it on your pasted strop a bit, or if you don't have one, just run it over the linen side of your regular strop for a bit..

Okay folks: My latest Ebay haul...
According to the folks over at SRP, this one is pre-1895, so she's beaut for over 100 years old, eh?
http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=286&d=1184703963

[madmedic]

4 x Wilkinson Sword Shaving sticks
4 x Wars Shaving cream.

The postman arrived early enough to allow me to try one of the sticks.
Very nice indeed:D

[crackstar]

ah, I went and picked up my package because I was so anxious, and here's what I got:

1x Shavallo shaving soap (vintage stuff, and super)
1x Dalli Werke shaving stick (wow, it smells gorgeous!)
1x Barnengans Parba shaving stick (vintage, made in Sweden)
1x Hega shaving stick (also Swedish made)

a nice card which I found touching also came in this package. I got very emotional. :ashamed001 :ashamed001

[Queen of Blades]

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[crackstar]

oh my, JoAnna, very nice!

[madmedic]

JoAnna.....if you keep landing deals like that......you will have 300 (that sounds rather fatal) minions grovelling at your feet. But I suppose you are accustomed to that anyway:D

[PalmettoB]

Yup, nothing new for her Majesty.

:whacky084

[Queen of Blades]

:rofl Thanks guys! :D

I'm surprised no one has asked if this is an auction item to be. ;)

I do have to say this razor is AWESOME!!! When I opened the package, I was just blown away by it's beauty. This thing is heavier than I imagined, and very solid. Pictures don't do it justice at all.

It was an absolute pleasure to use last night too. :cool:

[johnniegold]

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Whoa! That is a beauty.

[johnniegold]

A fellow B&B'er gave me this. It smells great. Note on the bottle it says to use as a cologne, aftershave or hair lotion. It's about 30 years old. Also, there was a registered mail receipt in my mailbox. Looks like the Wilky shave sticks are in from Poland. Got to get to the post office first thing tomorrow! :D

[Queen of Blades]

It smells great. Note on the bottle it says to use as a cologne, aftershave or hair tonic. It's about 30 years old.

Wow! Very nice!

I'm sure we need a review, of course.

[madmedic]

:rofl Thanks guys! :D

I'm surprised no one has asked if this is an auction item to be. ;)

I do have to say this razor is AWESOME!!! When I opened the package, I was just blown away by it's beauty. This thing is heavier than I imagined, and very solid. Pictures don't do it justice at all.

It was an absolute pleasure to use last night too. :cool:


I had my suspicions!

[Queen of Blades]

I had my suspicions!

Should have known I couldn't get anything past you, Brian. :D

[msandoval858]

Here's my big score for the week. Brand new Sterns & Foster... there goes my budget for shaving related expenses though :ashamed001

It appears Nathan approves of the comfort quality

[herzi]

Very nice Mike

[rick]

Is that American Crew pomade in Nathan's coiff ?


Enjoy the bed.....
Its the best dough you can blow !

[qhsdoitall]

Wow! Very nice!

I'm sure we need a review, of course.

Review! Review!

[qhsdoitall]

Here's my big score for the week. Brand new Sterns & Foster... there goes my budget for shaving related expenses though :ashamed001

It appears Nathan approves of the comfort quality

Just think though. Waking up relaxed and refreshed then having a wonderful shave. What a way to start the day.

[rick]

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www.smokingpipes.com
Great folks and super stuff :cool:

[qhsdoitall]

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www.smokingpipes.com (http://www.smokingpipes.com)
Great folks and super stuff :cool:

What? No Takeo Arito Speeding Mushroom Pipe? $1300.00 :D

[SSLSTudio...]

Issac, that's a sweet razor. As far as the thumbnail test, put it on your pasted strop a bit, or if you don't have one, just run it over the linen side of your regular strop for a bit..

Okay folks: My latest Ebay haul...
According to the folks over at SRP, this one is pre-1895, so she's beaut for over 100 years old, eh?
http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=286&d=1184703963

If only that razor could tell its STORY what or who it has been cutting since all that time ! now there;s a good read ?:eek:

[SSLSTudio...]

Here's my big score for the week. Brand new Sterns & Foster... there goes my budget for shaving related expenses though :ashamed001

It appears Nathan approves of the comfort quality

You can definitely play that CUTE Card ! really Cool Kid ! Like the hair aswell.

you'll Sleep Royal now thats for sure .

[johnniegold]

Picked these up at the post office today.

[hyperwarp]

I ain't showing y'all my "stuff"!!! Quit asking! :p


:rofl
Mama always tol' me it never hurts'ta Ask !!!!

[minderasr]

Todays haul (courtesy of Em's Place): a Speick shaving stick, My Nik is Sealed.

:cool:

[La Pedrera]

Crabtree & Evelyn (aka Edwin Jager)
Pure Badger (travel brush)

C

[qhsdoitall]

Got my supply of Bath Soaps from Epicurean Shea Butter Company for the house. These will be shared by wife, daughter and myself except for the Ebony Tar Soap.

Shea Butter - Sexy Soap (Vanilla & Sandalwood)
Shea Butter - Mystical Soap (Patchouli & Tea Tree)
Shea Butter - Fresh Soap (Tea Tree & Lime)
Shea Butter - Pure Patchouli Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Patchouli)
Shea Butter - Inspiration Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Lemon, Cedar & Eucalyptus)
Shea Butter - Ebony Tar Soap (Burnt Kiln Pine Tar)

[TraderJoe]

Got my supply of Bath Soaps from Epicurean Shea Butter Company for the house. These will be shared by wife, daughter and myself except for the Ebony Tar Soap.

Shea Butter - Sexy Soap (Vanilla & Sandalwood)
Shea Butter - Mystical Soap (Patchouli & Tea Tree)
Shea Butter - Fresh Soap (Tea Tree & Lime)
Shea Butter - Pure Patchouli Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Patchouli)
Shea Butter - Inspiration Hemp Oil Body/Hair Shampoo Bar (Lemon, Cedar & Eucalyptus)
Shea Butter - Ebony Tar Soap (Burnt Kiln Pine Tar)

Good show on the Epicurean, Rich - that is good soap. I liked the Patchouli hemp bar, its outstanding.

Let me know how you like the Ebony Tar :D

[Padron]

Wow, nice hauls fellas ;)

[IsaacRN]

Very nice haul. THe bed looks awesome. One day im gonna get myself a Tempurpedic

[herzi]

Yesterday in the post;

a golden Progress :):):):):

[PalmettoB]

Mike: We got a king bed last year with the pillow top mattress. Rick is right....it is the best investment. That one looks like the real deal (and the kid is cute, too :D ).

Rick: we need a separate review section for 'baccy. That's a sweeeet haul! They look pretty good on prices...how's their service?

[moviemaniac]

nice hauls, everybody :drool

[qhsdoitall]

Yesterday in the post;

a golden Progress :):):):):

Hey! Where did you get one of those!!!!!!!

[rick]

Mike: We got a king bed last year with the pillow top mattress. Rick is right....it is the best investment. That one looks like the real deal (and the kid is cute, too :D ).

Rick: we need a separate review section for 'baccy. That's a sweeeet haul! They look pretty good on prices...how's their service?

Blair,
alls I can tell you is this:
Theyyyyyyyyyyyyyre Great :D
I buy all my cigars from www.jrcigars.com or www.famous-smoke.com
but www.smokingpipes.com gets ALL my pipe baccy biz.
Free S&H on orders over $75 and they are always eager to give advice and super service.
www.tobaccoreviews.com is where I get all my tips b4 I buy.
They are very wise in the realm of weed.

[herzi]

From a nice guy at the german shaving forum. Used only once and at a very reasonable price :D

[PalmettoB]

If only that razor could tell its STORY what or who it has been cutting since all that time ! now there;s a good read ?:eek:
Rene, I love it now, but I would also love to have seen it when it was new. It would be nice if I knew some about its history, though, you're right.

[moviemaniac]

- Merkur Futur matt-chrome
- Chinese "Double Arrow Barber Razor No.66" 6/8 full-hollow, singing blade

both from herzi ::

[minderasr]

Today's haul: Sharp blades (thanks Will!), Lustray after shave in both Spice and Blue Spice.

:D

[hyperwarp]

Nathan's way 2 QT 2 be a l'il "Varmint" but am betting the ranch that he's quite the l'il "Rascal" !!!! Enjoy his youth along with him !!!

[Bronco]

Big day today!
A lightly used Merkur Slant arrived as well as my Model CD-4800 Ultrasonic Cleaner. I'll be up late!!!!!!!!!!:D

[TraderJoe]

Today's haul: Sharp blades (thanks Will!), Lustray after shave in both Spice and Blue Spice.

:D


Excellent.....I'd appreciate your comments, please on these two. Specifically, how the blue compares (if at all) to Aqua Velva, and whether the spice compares to Royall Spyce

Thank You ::

[qhsdoitall]

x2 1.7 oz bottles of Tabac Original Cologne

Top Notes: Pepper, Petitgrain, Citrus, Neroli , Middle Note: Lavender, Camomie, Geranium, Oak Moss , Base Notes: Carnation, Sandalwood, Vetiver, Moschus, Ambergris

[Scorpio]

Here's my big score for the week. Brand new Sterns & Foster... there goes my budget for shaving related expenses though :ashamed001

It appears Nathan approves of the comfort quality

Nice bed!!

I bet none of you can guess Nathan's middle name????:D It is a great name very manly...

Raf

[TraderJoe]

Nice bed!!

I bet none of you can guess Nathan's middle name????:D It is a great name very manly...

Raf

RAF

[Queen of Blades]

Nice bed!!

I bet none of you can guess Nathan's middle name????:D It is a great name very manly...

Raf

Hot Dog?

[La Pedrera]

Hot Dog?

Masculo??

[moviemaniac]

todays haul from the apothecary:

- 5 sample jars
- 2 sample bottles
- 10g of Menthol :D
- 100ml of Glycerin

Now, let's see, if we can make a cooling, soothing BayRum-aftershave out of these (and some more) ingredients ::

[Bronco]

Here's my big score for the week. Brand new Sterns & Foster... there goes my budget for shaving related expenses though :ashamed001

It appears Nathan approves of the comfort quality

Good choice Mike and they have a great warranty should you ever need it.

[TraderJoe]

- 10g of Menthol :D


:drool ::

I need to get me some of that

[qhsdoitall]

:drool ::

I need to get me some of that

Here Joe. Get this (http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/menthol_crystals.php) instead.

[TraderJoe]

Here Joe. Get this (http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/learn/menthol_crystals.php) instead.

Yeah, thats good stuff


Menthol assay- 99.66%

[Baloosh]

Yeah, thats good stuff




I wouldn't trust myself with having to melt the menthol crystals properly. Plus I'd go crazy and put WAY too much in there. Wait... is that even possible? ;)

[crackstar]

2x Old Spice stick deodorants.

[moviemaniac]

I wouldn't trust myself with having to melt the menthol crystals properly. Plus I'd go crazy and put WAY too much in there. Wait... is that even possible? ;)
Too much menthol for you? I doubt it :D

Interesting suggestion about melting it, though. At the apothecary they told me just to crush the crystals a bit and add them to the final mix :D

[crackstar]

there can never be too much menthol! :rofl

[qhsdoitall]

there can never be too much menthol! :rofl

That's the spirit!

[crackstar]

Hey, I'm at 1,001 posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woo-Hoooooooo!!!!!

[Baloosh]

there can never be too much menthol! :rofl

WORD BROTHA CAN I GET AN AMEN PREACH IT HALLELUJAH

[qhsdoitall]

Lord, Jesus, Almighty, we are gathered here to witness this most sacrilegious moment. Mentholites have invaded our flock. A scourge unseen since the days of locusts and diseased toads. May I have an Amen on that brother! :rofl

Quick, get me a wash cloth, I need to rid the smell of AV balm from my face before they crucify me. :D

[Bronco]

Amen. :D

[Baloosh]

Amen. :D

I SAID CANIGETA-AMEN!!!!!

[qhsdoitall]

I SAID CANIGETA-AMEN!!!!!

AMEN!!!!! there, you happy now? :D

[Bronco]

You mean AMEN?:D

[Baloosh]

You mean AMEN?:D

AMEN!!!!! there, you happy now? :D

I FEEL THE SPIRIT!!!!!

[crackstar]

gentlemen, the truth shall set you free!

[DragonBoy]

In a futile attempt to reclaim this thread..

I got a rather nice 40s Gold Aristocrat today.. Some wear on the gold-plate but pretty nice..

[qhsdoitall]

In a futile attempt to reclaim this thread..

I got a rather nice 40s Gold Aristocrat today.. Some wear on the gold-plate but pretty nice..

Someone had to do it. :D

[crackstar]

nice looking razor, Thomas.

[minderasr]

Excellent.....I'd appreciate your comments, please on these two. Specifically, how the blue compares (if at all) to Aqua Velva, and whether the spice compares to Royall Spyce

Honestly I have no idea about Aqua Velva nor Royall Spyce, so I have nothing to compare it to. I couldn't wait to try these out, so I immediately splashed on some of the Blue Spice. At first I didn't like it, smelled weird to me. But it settled down nicely and was very pleasant, but short lived.

On another note, today I received a 1961 Gillette Fatboy (G-1) which I purchased to celebrate the year (and quarter!) of my birth, and a sample of Castle Forbes lime oil shave cream. Looking forward to shaving with both.

:D

[TraderJoe]

Honestly I have no idea about Aqua Velva nor Royall Spyce, so I have nothing to compare it to. I couldn't wait to try these out, so I immediately splashed on some of the Blue Spice. At first I didn't like it, smelled weird to me. But it settled down nicely and was very pleasant, but short lived.

On another note, today I received a 1961 Gillette Fatboy (G-1) which I purchased to celebrate the year (and quarter!) of my birth, and a sample of Castle Forbes lime oil shave cream. Looking forward to shaving with both.

:D

Thanks for the comments, would you happen to know the ingredients of the blue spice....any menthol?

Enjoy the Fatboy :happy088

[IsaacRN]

Well.....i got this haul in today...wanted to thank TstebinsB.

AND DONT HATE!!!

[johnniegold]

Great Haul Isaac! No hate. Only good vibes. (If I didn't have my own 400ml of Floid, then I would hate.) :D Just kidding. Enjoy all that great stuff.

[crackstar]

Isaac, enjoy the Erasmic cream--I have 4 tubes of it, so use yours in good health.

[Baloosh]

Well.....i got this haul in today...wanted to thank TstebinsB.

AND DONT HATE!!!

Gah.... GAH... ERASMIC. AND FLOID. And OLD SPICE.

ALL TOGETHER.
GAAAHHHH :drool:drool:drool:drool

;)

Enjoy it bro-dee. Soon I'll be amongst the love that (hopefully) is Floid.

::

[minderasr]

Thanks for the comments, would you happen to know the ingredients of the blue spice....any menthol?
SD Alcohol 40B, Water (Aqua, Eau), Fragrance (Parfum), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamic Alcohol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Evernia Prunastri (Oak Moss) Extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Blue 1 (CI 42090)

Enjoy the Fatboy :happy088
I'll certainly try! :D Love my 59 FB.

:cool:

[TraderJoe]

SD Alcohol 40B, Water (Aqua, Eau), Fragrance (Parfum), Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Benzyl Alcohol, Cinnamic Alcohol, Coumarin, Eugenol, Evernia Prunastri (Oak Moss) Extract, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Blue 1 (CI 42090)


I'll certainly try! :D Love my 59 FB.

:cool:

thanks Jim, much appreciated :happy088

59 was a good year for the Fatboy, I have one too ;)

[SSLSTudio...]

2x Old Spice stick deodorants.

:drool:drool:drool

[minderasr]

2x Old Spice stick deodorants.
I have a couple of Old Spice Red Zone (Aqua Reef) deodorant sticks. Love the scent, BUT they cause a "red zone" in my arm pits. :signs131

:sad023

[Padron]

I received this on Friday, I still have a lot to learn but have pulled a few good shots so far. :D


http://www.greatinfusions.com/anitalg.jpg

[qhsdoitall]

I received this on Friday, I still have a lot to learn but have pulled a few good shots so far. :D


http://www.greatinfusions.com/anitalg.jpg

Very very nice now, quit it! :D

I just got some coffee samples from a really terrific guy down in southern CA. Can I try them in that? :rofl

[Queen of Blades]

I received this on Friday, I still have a lot to learn but have pulled a few good shots so far. :D


I'll take a double-shot Iced Mocha, with whipped cream. please!! :drool

[johnniegold]

Hey Padron, that is beautiful :D

[TraderJoe]

From a local, outdoor "ethnic market":

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u239/TraderJoe_album/bladesandrazorfront.jpg

[IsaacRN]

I was searching all over chinatown for shave stuff today..but to no avail.

[TraderJoe]

This market also had 100-lots of Dorco ST300 double edge blades for $8

Also, the guy selling the Dorco blades had some straight razors, and next week will have safety razors for me to look at.

[Queen of Blades]

Cool haul, Joe!

[TraderJoe]

Cool haul, Joe!

Thanks:D Total cost of the stuff was $5

[Queen of Blades]

Thanks:D Total cost of the stuff was $5

So the Boss razor wasn't too much of a loss, huh?

Thanks for taking one for the team! :rofl

[TraderJoe]

So the Boss razor wasn't too much of a loss, huh?

Thanks for taking one for the team! :rofl

It was quite obviously a major POS, but nonetheless, I was shocked to see safety razors and double edged blades at this market, so I bought it for fun ;)

[Padron]

Thanks everyone,

I need some of your beans Rich :D .... I need to get some as we ran out this weekend, we seem to be going through alot of coffee lately.

Gotta be careful with this stuff though, I got the machine Friday after work...had several shots and aMocha and started cleaning the house like a tornado, even vacuumed too...:rolleyes:

[rick]

Thanks everyone,

I need some of your beans Rich :D .... I need to get some as we ran out this weekend, we seem to be going through alot of coffee lately.

Gotta be careful with this stuff though, I got the machine Friday after work...had several shots and aMocha and started cleaning the house like a tornado, even vacuumed too...:rolleyes:

I gotta get Lovie one of those machines ! :D
Padron:
Dont forget to call www.sweetmarias.com
They have all the beans you could ever want !

[Queen of Blades]

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I gotta get Lovie one of those machines ! :D


Maybe Lovie is planning on getting you one! :p

[qhsdoitall]

Thanks everyone,

I need some of your beans Rich :D .... I need to get some as we ran out this weekend, we seem to be going through alot of coffee lately.

Gotta be careful with this stuff though, I got the machine Friday after work...had several shots and aMocha and started cleaning the house like a tornado, even vacuumed too...:rolleyes:

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I gotta get Lovie one of those machines ! :D
Padron:
Dont forget to call www.sweetmarias.com (http://www.sweetmarias.com)
They have all the beans you could ever want !

Do what Rick says. My beans are not going to last long. :D

[Padron]

Thanks Rich,

I will be placing an order there soon :D


When I got home, I found a sample of Orange shaving cream in the mailbox, Thanks JoAnna :D Will be trying it out tonight :)

[Queen of Blades]

When I got home, I found a sample of Orange shaving cream in the mailbox, Thanks JoAnna :D Will be trying it out tonight :)

You are most welcome, Neale!

Let me know how it goes. Your's will be the first opinion other than my own.

[CatMan]

- Merkur Futur matt-chrome
- Chinese "Double Arrow Barber Razor No.66" 6/8 full-hollow, singing blade

both from herzi ::

Just found your post through the search function. Klaus, how do you like your "Double Arrow"? Where did you get it? I just ordered two of them from the same
Polish eBay site that sells the Wapis. Can you supply any more info about this razor? Thanks!
Best regards,
The other Klaus

[moviemaniac]

Hi Klaus,

I know almost nothing about these razors and, believe me, I looked for a long time. I got mine from herzi (a member here), he scored it on ebay, that's all know.
For its shaving qualities: My skin has problems with straights so I'm not objective, but I got mine scary sharp and had a rather comfortable shave with it once - the second time I've tried it was rather horrible, but again, that's probably just my skin.

[CatMan]

Hi Klaus,

I know almost nothing about these razors and, believe me, I looked for a long time. I got mine from herzi (a member here), he scored it on ebay, that's all know.
For its shaving qualities: My skin has problems with straights so I'm not objective, but I got mine scary sharp and had a rather comfortable shave with it once - the second time I've tried it was rather horrible, but again, that's probably just my skin.

It sounds like the experts are right, and and the steel is so bad that it doesn't hold an edge, at least no longer than one shave. Will see how mine behave when they arrive next week. Thanks for the info!

BTW, I'm convinced that if you have a skin problem, straights are not the problem but can rather be the solution. At least that's what all long term straight users keep saying, and from my limited experience, I happen to agree. Of course, all variables have to be tuned to the optimum. ;)

[moviemaniac]

@Klaus: Believe me, I've been a daily straight-shaver for over half a year, tried many different razors and always ended up with razor-burn every other day no matter how much pressure I used, the angle at which I held it etc. My skin is so sensitive in my neck-area I even get razor-burn there if I'm not super-careful with my DEs. In my case my skin really IS the problem.

But, of course, every now and then I still enjoy a straight-shave and let shea-butter handle the burn afterwards :D

[CatMan]

I'm sorry to hear that. Apparently some people have an even more sensitive skin than mine. :-( Didn't mean to "step on your toes", BTW.
I can see from your medicine cabinet that you have quite an arsenal! Nothing seems to help, huh? How about wearing a beard for about 6-12 months, to give your skin a break, and then start over. Did you try this? Just a thought ...