The Haul: September 10th – September 16th, 2007 [Archive]

Padron

09-10-2007, 08:14 PM

Thanks :D

The Institut Karite soaps have a very nice scent to them, thanks again to everyone for reminding me I wanted to try these.

That Rose soap looks nice, is a mild or strong scent? I have been wanting to try some Trumper's soaps but haven't hit the button yet.....just what I need right :rolleyes:

TraderJoe

09-10-2007, 08:15 PM

Holy Toledo, Joe--now what? :eek: :eek:

18 bottles of aftershave :drool

IsaacRN

09-10-2007, 08:19 PM

I completely forgot about that

PalmettoB

09-10-2007, 08:21 PM

TSD Ogallala Bay Rum aftershave!! Thanks again, JoAnna!

Padron

09-10-2007, 08:23 PM

18 bottles of aftershave :drool

Dang, I missed the boat on that one...any word on the scuttles?

Queen of Blades

09-10-2007, 08:27 PM

TSD Ogallala Bay Rum aftershave!! Thanks again, JoAnna!

Not a problem, Blair. :o

Enjoy!

qhsdoitall

09-10-2007, 09:23 PM

Beans from Rick's Roasting Co.

Thanks!

Bronco

09-10-2007, 09:44 PM

Beans here too + Sample of TOBS Avocado.
Thanks muchly Rick!
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TOBS Shaving Shop Cream
DR Harris Marlborough Bowl
Rooney replacement Style 3, size 1. (I had a shedder.)
My thanks to Jim at Vintage Blades.
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4 razors from the Bay
64 SS - Beauty
2 Techs
41 Ranger Tech. :D
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Pics and posts in a few days!

johnniegold

09-10-2007, 09:47 PM

Today's mail:

OS cream
TSD Sandalwood soap

Queen of Blades

09-10-2007, 10:04 PM

Today's mail:

OS cream
TSD Sandalwood soap

Nice haul, Bob! ;)

johnniegold

09-10-2007, 10:21 PM

Nice haul, Bob! ;)

Thanks for noticing. ;) Looking forward to trying out the Sandalwood. Smells deee-lish

Smedley

09-10-2007, 10:37 PM

Sample soaps from TGQ:

Cucumber Melon
Black Tie
Cinnamon Hazelnut Coffee

They all smell great, and I know what I'm using for a lather source tomorrow. :D

Queen of Blades

09-10-2007, 10:37 PM

Thanks for noticing. ;) Looking forward to trying out the Sandalwood. Smells deee-lish

Need a small review of the scent over here (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?p=38475#post38475), please, Bob. :o

crackstar

09-10-2007, 10:47 PM

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Bro, you nearly made me jump out a window!

IsaacRN

09-10-2007, 10:48 PM

What did i miss...what made you jump out

johnniegold

09-10-2007, 10:49 PM

[QUOTE=crackstar;38483]:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Bro, you nearly made me jump out a window![/QUOTE

Jeff, are you talking about the Old Spice in your face photo? I thought I zoomed in a little too much. :rolleyes:

johnniegold

09-10-2007, 10:50 PM

Need a small review of the scent over here (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?p=38475#post38475), please, Bob. :o

I will certainly do my best. Gimme a couple days to give it a workout. :D

TstebinsB

09-10-2007, 10:52 PM

Modified Progress Razor

johnniegold

09-10-2007, 10:54 PM

Modified Progress Razor

Oh man. Every time I see the Mergress, my knees get a little weak and that I have to remember to wrap up that Progress and get it off to Eric. That's a beauty Telly. The fluted hexagon, yes...Yes.... YES!

TstebinsB

09-10-2007, 10:55 PM

Oh man. Every time I see the Mergress, my knees get a little weak and that I have to remember to wrap up that Progress and get it off to Eric. That's a beauty Telly.

And it cost me less than a factory Merkur Progress! :D

crackstar

09-10-2007, 10:59 PM

:rofl :rofl :rofl no, not that, Johnnie!

johnniegold

09-10-2007, 11:03 PM

:rofl :rofl :rofl no, not that, Johnnie!

Oh good. Because I am already self-conscious about my photography abilities or lack thereof. :rolleyes:

IsaacRN

09-10-2007, 11:03 PM

I want to know what almost knocked you out of your chair

johnniegold

09-10-2007, 11:06 PM

[QUOTE=TraderJoe;38399]I am still waiting for a huge box from overseas :D

Joe, what a coincidence. I too am waiting for you to receive a huge box from overseas. :drool :rolleyes:

Kingpepper

09-11-2007, 02:27 AM

From Trader Joe:
J.M. Fraser shave cream
Polena Lider shave cream
and some other goodies

From my wife the AVON Lady:
Avon Derek Jeter Driven EDT and ASB.

Non shaving: My boss is buying me a solar powered, auto darkening, variable shade welding helmet.

:bounce015

qhsdoitall

09-11-2007, 01:47 PM

Some of the distressed razors cleaned up a bit.

http://lh3.google.com/qhsdoitall/RubEuLLY9SI/AAAAAAAAASU/xVj6G8qkRkM/s800/Fixedgroup.jpg

http://lh5.google.com/qhsdoitall/RubEurLY9UI/AAAAAAAAASk/Rnjhe63DTGA/s800/Group3.jpg

DragonBoy

09-11-2007, 01:51 PM

I got meself a nice Merkur 38C, thanks Telly!

Baloosh

09-11-2007, 04:25 PM

CAR Hydrolast Peppermint Conditioner (balm)
Wilkinson Blue Sword soap and bowl
Chinese Peppermint EO (woot! :drool)

Mottern Man

09-11-2007, 04:30 PM

@ Rich :drool:drool:drool

Yea! I'll take the black tip as is.

Bronco

09-11-2007, 04:55 PM

Some of the distressed razors cleaned up a bit.

Nice job Rich! Lookin good!:bounce

qhsdoitall

09-11-2007, 05:31 PM

These came out better than I thought. Some others are probably hopeless. None are "mint" :D but I'm thinking I'm going to get some really nice shaves out of these. The blue star got cleaned up too but that is being saved for a certain munchkin when she gets a little older.

minderasr

09-11-2007, 06:56 PM

And it cost me less than a factory Merkur Progress! :D

Sweet! I'd love to know how you pulled that off. I've long considered sending my Progress in for an "update", but it's my go-to shaver and can't bear to be without!

:cool:

Padron

09-11-2007, 08:10 PM

Modified Progress Razor

Hi Telly,

That is a sweet looking progress, where can we also get that deal? :D

Lyrt

09-12-2007, 08:06 AM

Didn’t want to spend money on a Zino, thought this one was cool. Will tell you how it works this weekend.

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11795/CCCC.jpg

jbcohen

09-12-2007, 12:29 PM

Got my pop a 50s Super Speed, now if I can manage to get him to retire that terrible Gillette Fusion Power. Bad decision on my part to give him that one last year. I am eyeing a 50s red tip super speed. SWMBO will most likely ask "you already have a super speed what do you need with another."

jramire2

09-12-2007, 06:21 PM

Catching up on a few things this week;

Trade From Quercus
1 Harris Arlington soap puck w/wood bowl - Found out this was a defective puck, won't lather worth a darn, oh well.
1 tub Mama Bear Clear Skies shaving soap
1 Nancy Boy Signature Scent Bath bar
1 Nancy Boy Replenishing Scent Bath bar

Trade From Baloosh
De Vergulde Hand Soap stick
De Vergulde Hand shaving cream tube
Valobra Shave Stick
Anherb A/S gel
SCS Bayberry Shaving Cream Sample
Nancy Boy aftershave gel travel bottle

Purchased from Bronco
1 Gillette Milord
1 Gillette Slim Adjustable - I think this is going to be my new favorite Razor

And lastly, my latest overseas package from a helpful member of SMF
2 bottles Pitralon Classic (aka German Pitralon)
2 tubs Tabula Rasa Dark Lavender

I can't get over how much I really like the German Pitralon. It's got a bit sharper alcohol scent than Swiss Pitralon, and a different and more subtle scent altogether. It's probably a bit less moisturizing than SP, but it works really great for me in humid Texas weather. I used it and the De Vergulde Hand shaving cream this morning, followed by some PC and my face has felt great all day.

crackstar

09-12-2007, 07:20 PM

From JoAnna:

1x TSD Avalanche shaving soap (smells delicious!)
2x Floid sc tubes (beautiful barbershop scent!)

Looks like I'm gonna shave like a real king tomorrow! :cool::bounce:happy036

Queen of Blades

09-12-2007, 07:22 PM

From JoAnna:

1x TSD Avalanche shaving soap (smells delicious!)
2x Floid sc tubes (beautiful barbershop scent!)

Looks like I'm gonna shave like a real king tomorrow! :cool::bounce:happy036

Enjoy! ::

minderasr

09-12-2007, 10:04 PM

Today a Norton flattening stone was waiting for me at my doorstep.

:cool:

crackstar

09-12-2007, 11:27 PM

Thanks, JoAnna--I guarantee you I will! :drool ;) :D

IsaacRN

09-12-2007, 11:27 PM

Picked this up from ebay...minor rust in the hinges...dont know how to fix that because of the gold wash... pins a bit lose and the scales are a bit uneven.but hardly noticeable.......did i mention it has no edge :P

Issy

09-13-2007, 12:15 AM

Padron

09-13-2007, 12:57 AM

PalmettoB

09-13-2007, 01:19 AM

You can send it to me! ;) (For real, I'll hone it up for ya, and I promise to send it back! Honest.) PM me if you're interested.

IsaacRN

09-13-2007, 08:02 AM

YOu cant fix that pin issue can you?

Lyrt

09-13-2007, 12:33 PM

Ha ha ha!! Fear my new toy!

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11795/Kenko_DG.jpg

qhsdoitall

09-13-2007, 12:38 PM

Ha ha ha!! Fear my new toy!

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11795/Kenko_DG.jpg

Strange looking toy/lense. Whatcha got there?

Lyrt

09-13-2007, 12:56 PM

From wiki:

An extension tube is an accessory for cameras with interchangeable lenses, used primarily for macro photography. The tube contains no optical elements; its sole purpose is to move the lens farther from the film or digital sensor. The farther away the lens is, the closer the focus, the greater the magnification, and also the greater the loss of light (requiring a longer exposure time). Lenses classically focus closer than infinity by moving all optical elements farther from the film or sensor; an extension tube simply extends this movement. When a lens is focused at infinity, its maximum magnification is the length of the extension divided by the focal length of the lens.

:D

qhsdoitall

09-13-2007, 01:00 PM

Thanks! Good to know these things. Very educational. Now, let's see some pictures using it. :D

DragonBoy

09-13-2007, 02:35 PM

Today 2 cool packages arrived:

From Herzi:
1 Balea Shaving Soap
1 Black Handled SuperSpeed
1 Sample of Viking Shaving Cream

Thanks Stefan!

And from our own little store:
1 TSD Vetiver Shaving Soap
1 TSD Coffee Shaving Soap
1 TSD Tommy Bahama Shaving Soap

Thanks JoAnna!

Padron

09-13-2007, 07:36 PM

Some Issys soaps, not pictured a bottle of Green Tweed Cologne :D

Thanks Sue!!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n78/Mepadron/9192e7d0.jpg

Queen of Blades

09-13-2007, 07:40 PM

Nice hauls, guys!! ;)

minderasr

09-13-2007, 07:57 PM

I'd like to thank Mike for my latest bit of SBAD...and Lee for the temporary cure. :D

TraderJoe

09-13-2007, 08:34 PM

Some Issys soaps,

Just a couple, eh Neale?

WOW :drool:drool:drool

nice Brush, Jim ;)

Padron

09-13-2007, 09:27 PM

Great hauls fellas, beautiful brush Jim :drool:drool:drool:drool

Just a couple, eh Neale?

WOW :drool:drool:drool

nice Brush, Jim ;)

Had to bolster the supply a bit :o:o

PalmettoB

09-14-2007, 12:32 AM

YOu cant fix that pin issue can you?

Issac, some of the Ducks seem to have some issues with loose pins. The rust near the pivot pin I can fix, but the loose pin... it just depends. I can tighten it IF the washer hasn't begun to sink into the scale. Other wise, I'd have to repin it. We might ask Bill about that too.

IsaacRN

09-14-2007, 12:41 AM

Didnt know if i should talk to you or Bill

I cant seem to take any pictures of the rust or the scale issue.

IsaacRN

09-14-2007, 01:08 AM

Took this from work today :)

TraderJoe

09-14-2007, 01:15 AM

Took this from work today :)

Let us know how they shave ;) ::

IsaacRN

09-14-2007, 01:25 AM

Will do....ill let you know how the face shave is...cause we usually shave the groin with those....but im sure people dont want to know how that went :P

Mottern Man

09-14-2007, 01:31 AM

Issac, don't do it. I have tried.

IsaacRN

09-14-2007, 01:42 AM

Freakin Joe was gonna feed me to the lions on that one :(

TraderJoe

09-14-2007, 02:23 AM

Freakin Joe was gonna feed me to the lions on that one :(

:rofl OH man, that's harsh. I really had no idea that these are meat grinders. I mean, how bad could they be :confused:

jbcohen

09-14-2007, 09:25 AM

I am not trying to discourage Isaac in any way, but there is a web site where I have bought shave stuff on ocasion and they have had one of those for sale for approximatly a year (have not been visiting the site for more then a year) and they have not brought a customer as yet. I firmly believe that everyone is different and needs to explore every end of wet shaving for themselves. But if the razor has been there for a year without a buyer, the customers are saying something about these razors.

IsaacRN

09-14-2007, 09:49 AM

I never..planned on using them at all. I saw them in a bin and thought it would be a good joke post ;)

johnniegold

09-14-2007, 05:43 PM

Baloosh

09-14-2007, 05:45 PM

Fffffllllllllloooooooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiddddddddddd !!!!

johnniegold

09-14-2007, 07:00 PM

Fffffllllllllloooooooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiddddddddddd !!!!

Somewhere in that box are my two bottles of ... oh what the heck....
Fffffllllllllloooooooooooiiiiiiiiiiiiiiddddddddddd !!

Padron

09-14-2007, 08:09 PM

Sweet Hauls and hauls to be guys!! :drool:drool:drool

TraderJoe

09-14-2007, 09:25 PM

:drool:drool:drool:drool

O. M. G.

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

Aqua Velva Original Sport
Aqua Velva Original Sport

aka Velva Green

Baloosh

09-14-2007, 09:31 PM

:drool:drool:drool:drool

O. M. G.

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

Aqua Velva Original Sport
Aqua Velva Original Sport

aka Velva Green

Gah. GAH! GAAAHHH!

Awesome score, Joe! Please to be describing the scent kthx.

IsaacRN

09-14-2007, 09:31 PM

Very Nice Pickup Joe

TraderJoe

09-14-2007, 09:48 PM

Gah. GAH! GAAAHHH!

Awesome score, Joe! Please to be describing the scent kthx.

Fresh, sporty, with lemony-undertones. I have only had it on a short time, and I can tell you what it isn't more than what it is.

Nothing like Ice Blue
Very different than Ice Sport
It has a fresh/comfortable scent that is somewhat familiar, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

So far, I like it a lot. But not more than the Classic Ice Blue :drool:drool:drool

rick

09-14-2007, 11:26 PM

:drool:drool:drool:drool

O. M. G.

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

Aqua Velva Original Sport
Aqua Velva Original Sport

aka Velva Green

um.
Could ya toss a cuppa drops of that in for me ? :D
:cool:

Mottern Man

09-15-2007, 12:07 AM

I am starting a new club.

IHTJF (pronounced I-Ht-Jf)

I Hate Trader Joe Foundation ::ban::ban::ban

Sneeking a score like that with out the rest of us, Have you no shame.

The Horror, The Horror!

Queen of Blades

09-15-2007, 12:09 AM

IHTJF (pronounced I-Ht-Jf)

I Hate Trader Joe Foundation ::ban::ban::ban

I'm confused. Do you hate Jeff, or TraderJoe? :confused:

:rofl

Mottern Man

09-15-2007, 12:12 AM

I'm confused. Do you hate Jeff, or TraderJoe? :confused:

:rofl

Both, I am Jealous.............errrrrr...........Hate them both for all the goodies they have that no one else has.

Padron

09-15-2007, 01:16 AM

:drool:drool:drool:drool

O. M. G.

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

Aqua Velva Original Sport
Aqua Velva Original Sport

aka Velva Green

Sweet Haul.....:D:D:D:D:D

Group buy? :drool:drool:drool

Lyrt

09-15-2007, 06:29 AM

When I see the scores of some... Just how many bottles of AS or tubes of cream do you go a year?

IsaacRN

09-15-2007, 09:13 AM

He doesnt even live in a house...he lives in a store front property due to all his collection. Works out better tax wise :P

Sejanus

09-15-2007, 04:57 PM

Two nice purchases today, one shaving grooming related one home related!

First I picked up some of the new C&E Men's Daily Facial Scrub to add to the routine. Should be nice.

585

The second is a Lampe Berger, which you use to burn a tiny amount of oil to scent your home, AND the wick kills odours too. The colour is a tad off but it is blue glass. Very attractive and the Orange Cinnamon Scent is very nice too.

586

Queen of Blades

09-15-2007, 04:58 PM

Cool, Ken! :cool:

desmoface

09-15-2007, 08:10 PM

Look what was waiting for me when I came home today :drool:
http://www.pbase.com/desmoface/image/85635544.jpg
http://www.pbase.com/desmoface/image/85635352.jpg

Steve

IsaacRN

09-15-2007, 08:56 PM

Nice Pickups :)

crackstar

09-15-2007, 09:05 PM

:rofl :rofl Nya nya nya nya nya nya!!!!!! :p :p (Just kidding, Will!)

IsaacRN

09-15-2007, 09:28 PM

Got this in tonight

Mottern Man

09-15-2007, 10:20 PM

:rofl :rofl Nya nya nya nya nya nya!!!!!! :p :p (Just kidding, Will!)

No your not. :rofl

Got this in tonight

Enjoy you pig. :rofl

IsaacRN

09-15-2007, 10:23 PM

Dont hate the playa.....hate the game

Mottern Man

09-15-2007, 10:28 PM

Dont hate the playa.....hate the game

I aint hating.

http://www.celluloid-dreams.de/content/images/kritiken-filmbilder/be-cool/be-cool-2.jpg

BTW love the toaster.

IsaacRN

09-15-2007, 10:32 PM

Twinkle Twinkle

desmoface

09-15-2007, 11:21 PM

Isaac, had my first shave with the swedish gillette's yesterday morning. I thought the Derby's were good, those Gillettes gave me the best shave I've had in a long time. Problem is, they are kind of expensive, where did you pick yours up at?

I've also heard lots of good stuff about the mitchell's soap..nice score, there.

Steve

Got this in tonight

IsaacRN

09-15-2007, 11:27 PM

Got the blades from one of our memebers....guess it was a thank you for all the mitchells i bought. Much appreciated. http://connaughtshaving.com (http://connaughtshaving.com/)

Padron

09-16-2007, 01:02 AM

Got this in tonight

Sweet Haul Isaac, Enjoy :D

TraderJoe

09-16-2007, 03:36 AM

Stopped into Harmon for some supplies and sitting by itself on the shelf was a bottle of British Sterling aftershave. I knew it needed a home on my aftershave lazy susan so in the cart and home it went. I think the last time I used British Sterling I was in 8th grade. :rolleyes:

Would appreciate your thoughts on this.......I don't think I have ever worn this one - but I keep seeing it and never grab it :cool:

SSLSTudio...

09-16-2007, 10:35 AM

Both, I am Jealous.............errrrrr...........Hate them both for all the goodies they have that no one else has.

:rofl

yeah theyre sicko's.... ::

Scorpio

09-16-2007, 01:20 PM

:drool:drool:drool:drool

O. M. G.

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

Aqua Velva Original Sport
Aqua Velva Original Sport

aka Velva Green

hmmm...repackaged mouthwash...sorry could not help myself:D

Raf

crackstar

09-16-2007, 01:27 PM

Boubi, we come from Ticky Tack Land!! (just like you!) :rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl Du weisst, wir sind kranke Leute!

TraderJoe

09-16-2007, 05:10 PM

hmmm...repackaged mouthwash...sorry could not help myself:D

Raf

:mad:.

minderasr

09-16-2007, 08:59 PM

hmmm...repackaged mouthwash

Raf, I believe you're correct sir! Now alcohol free as well.

http://a1468.g.akamai.net/f/1468/580/1d/pics.Drugstore.com/prodimg/15715/300.jpg

:rofl

Smedley

09-16-2007, 10:53 PM

"Urban" shaving cream
0.4 kilos Organic Costa Rican Viennese roast (for ye Aeropress)
Lemongrass, Cool Citrus, "Zen" soap w/embedded sea sponge (?!)
"Zen" candle

Local Polish festival. Went and got some soap bargains from a soap maker down there. The shaving cream was, however, full price. :mad: :D