The Haul: Feb 11rd - 17th 2007 [Archive]

qhsdoitall

02-11-2007, 11:44 PM

Proraso green soap in a tub
Proraso ASB
Proraso pre-post
(I had to stock up in case Target runs out)
Rite-Aid Boar's Hair Brush for Mama Bear soaps at work. Target didn't have the Omega. I will keep looking.

qhsdoitall

02-12-2007, 11:10 PM

Some Mullers Lane Farm Soaps
Tub of C&E Almond - Ebay
2 Tubes Proraso Red

Baron

02-12-2007, 11:33 PM

geez... you going to be posting every day?!

that's not fair...

Mama Bear

02-12-2007, 11:35 PM

Your box is going out tomorrow Baron.... ::

Scorpio

02-13-2007, 12:38 AM

Dubl Duck Goldedge

Raf

Mama Bear

02-13-2007, 12:40 AM

Dubl Duck Goldedge

Raf

Photos please.... :D

qhsdoitall

02-13-2007, 12:59 AM

geez... you going to be posting every day?!

that's not fair...
Nah, I was just shopping local and got my post office stuff delivered today. Nothing few at least a few days.

madmedic

02-13-2007, 01:00 PM

Groom Mate Platinum XL Nose and Ear Hair Trimmer ( To all intensive purposes...the same as The Merkur/Dovo Offering except for the price and the place of manufacture....USA)

Marble Hill Minty Seaweed Shave and Shampoo Soap. (Made locally)

qhsdoitall

02-13-2007, 07:36 PM

Nah, I was just shopping local and got my post office stuff delivered today. Nothing for at least a few days.

I lied. :)

crackstar

02-13-2007, 07:49 PM

Brian, that soap looks interesting.

Jeff

madmedic

02-13-2007, 07:53 PM

Brian, that soap looks interesting.

Jeff

Have done a mini review in the Soaps section!

crackstar

02-13-2007, 07:55 PM

So, I see!

Jeff

qhsdoitall

02-14-2007, 01:51 PM

I went to the C&E at the Westfield Shopping Center in San Jose. I passd on the Almond Oil cream in a tube since I just got a jar in the mail. I did however find one little item that was on my must get list.

Mama Bear

02-14-2007, 01:59 PM

qhsdoitall

02-14-2007, 02:25 PM

Well, what WAS it.... :rolleyes: :D
Well, since you asked and I hope Baron doesn't shoot me, :sick013

I found a Best Badger Brush. Now I have a total of 4 brushes. An Omega Boar, a junk boar, a non name badger and now the C&E BBB. I do have one more brush I have been waiting for coming soon I hope. A B&B special. That will be it for brushes for a while. More stuff from you and Cindi and a couple of small items from other places and then I'm taking a rest. All that means is that I'm researching items for my "The Things I Want Wish Lists" I'm creating. It seems to be growing quite quickly. :)

Queen of Blades

02-14-2007, 03:01 PM

Valentine's Day gift

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Jenna decided to "sugar coat" the box (you can see it in the pic).

qhsdoitall

02-14-2007, 03:10 PM

Valentine's Day gift

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Jenna decided to "sugar coat" the box (you can see it in the pic).

Very nice, I see you didn't get the bigger diamond. :)

Queen of Blades

02-14-2007, 03:18 PM

Very nice, I see you didn't get the bigger diamond. :)

I am a little odd. ;)

I spent 7x what my gift cost, on his gifts. :D I likes to spoil!
Pics coming soon.

Queen of Blades

02-14-2007, 04:01 PM

Valentine's Day gifts to my hubby.

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madmedic

02-14-2007, 06:33 PM

B&B Faux Horn Brush in Finest Silvertip with matching razor

Mama Bear

02-14-2007, 09:11 PM

Valentine's Day gifts to my hubby.

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Wow JoAnna, what did he say? Is that his first straight?

Queen of Blades

02-14-2007, 09:18 PM

Wow JoAnna, what did he say? Is that his first straight?

He is very excited to get started with straights.

Yes that is his first "usable" straight.

The straight came from Bill's website.
The paddle strop was purchased from Tony Miller.

Mama Bear

02-14-2007, 09:30 PM

B&B Faux Horn Brush in Finest Silvertip with matching razor

Oh My! How is it!??

PalmettoB

02-15-2007, 01:39 AM

Valentine's Day gifts to my hubby.

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Sweet!!! :D

madmedic

02-15-2007, 03:50 AM

Oh My! How is it!??

Looks lovely....I don't intend to use them just yet.I will save that experience fo a special occasion!

Queen of Blades

02-15-2007, 04:09 AM

Looks lovely....I don't intend to use them just yet.I will save that experience fo a special occasion!

May I suggest cleaning and cleaning and cleaning the brush before the "special occasion"?

It may not smell too bad right now but get that brush wet and :eek:

Lyrt

02-15-2007, 06:21 AM

Tony Miller's Latigo strop:

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11795/Latigo.JPG

TomH

02-15-2007, 09:05 AM

No shaving stuff...

2 WHARFEDALE Crystal CR-10 loudspeakers in beech...:drool

http://www.wharfedale.co.uk/model.php?model_id=22

madmedic

02-15-2007, 10:26 AM

1 x Merkur Progress in travel box
1 x Col Conk Amber Soap Puck

Both from Leesrazors

madmedic

02-15-2007, 10:31 AM

May I suggest cleaning and cleaning and cleaning the brush before the "special occasion"?

It may not smell too bad right now but get that brush wet and :eek:

Thanks for the advice.....Actually it may a few special occasions away.....I am afraid I like collecting:(. My SMF II brush is still sitting in its box waiting for a "special occasion".

SSLSTudio...

02-15-2007, 04:01 PM

Thanks for the advice.....Actually it may a few special occasions away.....I am afraid I like collecting:(. My SMF II brush is still sitting in its box waiting for a "special occasion".

WOW ! :eek: :eek:

Talk about being able to HOLD back........ MASTER...

berzerkeleyan

02-15-2007, 04:54 PM

Tony Miller's Latigo strop:

That is so cool, Yukio. So Tony can add customer lettering, huh?

Padron

02-15-2007, 09:47 PM

I got a new Shavemac 23mm in Faux Ivory a stand and some cream samples. :D

Mama Bear

02-15-2007, 09:55 PM

I got a new Shavemac 23mm in Faux Ivory a stand and some cream samples. :D

Photos please! :D Woooohooooooo!

Padron

02-15-2007, 10:53 PM

Photos please! :D Woooohooooooo!

Hi Sue,

Here's a stock photo, I'll try and take one later :)
http://www.vintagebladesllc.com/vshop/xcart/files/master/prodimages//d_578.jpg

Padron

02-15-2007, 10:55 PM

Tony Miller's Latigo strop:

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11795/Latigo.JPG

Mmmmmm, Very Nice Yukio :drool

msandoval858

02-16-2007, 10:51 AM

Visited Enchante yesterday and returned with a few goodies...

Tabac Shave Soap
CAR's Sandalwood Shampoo

:D

Queen of Blades

02-16-2007, 06:18 PM

Early birthday presents from Sue and Will! :D

Thank you guys! Love ya!

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qhsdoitall

02-16-2007, 06:25 PM

Early birthday presents from Sue and Will! :D

Thank you guys! Love ya!

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Nice haul!

:happy036

Mama Bear

02-16-2007, 06:26 PM

So how do you like the PMS soap Jo? :D :D :D

Queen of Blades

02-16-2007, 06:32 PM

So how do you like the PMS soap Jo? :D :D :D

The smell is incredible, and the first bar you sent me still isn't gone. The thing last forever. It lathers like crazy too. I think I have enough to last me til I'm 35. :p

Doesn't do anything for my PMS though. :rolleyes:

SSLSTudio...

02-16-2007, 06:48 PM

The smell is incredible, and the first bar you sent me still isn't gone. The thing last forever. It lathers like crazy too. I think I have enough to last me til I'm 35. :p

Doesn't do anything for my PMS though. :rolleyes:

:eek:

Whats that PMS YOu better pray you mean by that

Pappa and Mamma's Shaving..:p

Nice gifts,

Queen of Blades

02-16-2007, 06:57 PM

:eek:

Whats that PMS YOu better pray you mean by that

Pappa and Mamma's Shaving..:p

Nice gifts,

:rofl

Sure Rene, whatever makes you happy! :p

SSLSTudio...

02-16-2007, 08:29 PM

600 DE Featherblades (restocking )
2500 7am V3 (new stock)
500 Sharps (re-stocking )

and a sample package with a mini sample of Total shaving Solution shave oil.

its supposed to be so good you can use it to shave anything ! its supposed to be a big rage from USA blown over to us ? specially designed for Nudists I think dont ask me what they shave but I guess we all have some idea.

I have never found an shave oil thats good enough to use only that and no lather. you can get a free package if you live in the Netherlands or Belgium.

http://www.total-shaving-solution.nl

Frankenface

02-16-2007, 10:06 PM

Today, I got my most recent shipment in from SAYCO_ONLINE

1 bottle of Florida Water aftershave/cologne
1 bottle of Lucky Tiger Aspen aftershave
1 bottle of Colonel Conk Amber aftershave

Now I'm officially out of space in the shaving closet. It used to be the shaving shelf in the linen closet, but that has changed!

-Fred

Mama Bear

02-16-2007, 10:12 PM

Frankenface

02-16-2007, 10:17 PM

They're kept on the top shelf. I'm only 5'9" and this shelf starts at around 6' so everything up there is retrieved via feel! Other items are kept in drawers under the sink.
-Fred

Mama Bear

02-16-2007, 10:19 PM

Other items are kept in drawers under the sink.
-Fred

Um... you keep your linens under the sink....? :rofl :rofl

madmedic

02-17-2007, 02:59 PM

The Real Shaving Company Moisturising Shave Cream. This is a new addition to the shaving selection in my local TESCO supermarket.

crackstar

02-17-2007, 03:01 PM

Brian, that tube looks very big. I bet it'll last you for ages.

Jeff

madmedic

02-17-2007, 03:04 PM

Brian, that tube looks very big. I bet it'll last you for ages.

Jeff

Yes....especially when I work it in to a rotation. 150ml....for approx $8.00.
I walked past it twice before I gave in:o

Queen of Blades

02-17-2007, 03:06 PM

The Real Shaving Company Moisturising Shave Cream. This is a new addition to the shaving selection in my local TESCO supermarket.

Let us know how it works out for you.

I've only heard poor results concerning that cream. :ashamed001

madmedic

02-17-2007, 03:11 PM

Let us know how it works out for you.

I've only heard poor results concerning that cream. :ashamed001

Oh dear....and just when I was feeling pleased with myself:(

I found this on their website...and thought it sounded promising.

The Real Shaving Company Ltd is an affiliate of Creightons plc, one of the UKs largest toiletries and parfume manufacturing and marketing companies based in Peterborough, England. The Company has been providing professional shaving products to barbers throughout the UK since the 1950s, furnishing them with a range of products which excude luxury and a 'spa indulgence', combining style and quality. Creightons manufactures the finest shaving creams and supplies to many traditional barbershops in the West End of London as well as all over the country.

crackstar

02-17-2007, 03:13 PM

Brian, Joanna, there's a lovely cream from the UK called Boots Cool Cologne that's apparently awfully cheap over there, and what a lather it gives. It also has a slight cooling effect to it.

Jeff

Queen of Blades

02-17-2007, 03:21 PM

Oh dear....and just when I was feeling pleased with myself:(

I don't recall who said the cream wasn't very good. So it might actually be a good cream.

Go shave and let us know.

DMS

02-17-2007, 08:42 PM

A Torrey half hollow that Joe Chandler custom scaled and barber's notched for me, and a Gillette slim adjustable that cleaned up pretty well.

It's a shame that my camera can't pick up the figure in this wood.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y71/glenlivet15/Wanamaker/DSC01815copy.jpg

Queen of Blades

02-17-2007, 08:47 PM

Gorgeous straight, Dave! :signs021

Lyrt

02-17-2007, 09:58 PM

It's a shame that my camera can't pick up the figure in this wood.
Like this? (it's gorgeous)

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/8719/dsc01815copyafternp3.jpg

Mama Bear

02-17-2007, 10:02 PM

Wow.!! Wow!! :p

berzerkeleyan

02-17-2007, 10:33 PM

Like this? (it's gorgeous)

Nice job, Yukio! :happy088

berzerkeleyan

02-17-2007, 10:40 PM

From eBay:

Vintage Geneva Pyramid Razor -- it will take my budding restoration skills to revive this one.

From Mama Bear:

Rosemary Mint SS
Dragon's Blood SS
Joe's Trade Wind SS
Issy 100% Olive Oil Soap
Muller's Lane 100% Coconut Soap

The soaps all smell wonderful. I had heard that the Dragon's Blood SS smelled of church incense. Oh, it smells like incense alright -- but the kind that I used to smell in head shops in Berkeley. Not that that's a bad thing at all. ;)

Thanks, MB!

texasPI

02-17-2007, 11:27 PM

I don't recall who said the cream wasn't very good. So it might actually be a good cream.

Go shave and let us know.

I have the cooling one and it works good. No complaints here!:D THe lather is a bit lighter than say GFT but I like it! I found five Real Shaving Co. kits with cream, face face and after shave balm. I bought one at first to try out and then went back and bought four more. Gave one to my brother for his birthday. :cool: :cool:

PalmettoB

02-18-2007, 12:14 AM

Like this? (it's gorgeous)

Yukio, the photographic genius! I love it!

(BTW, Dave, it IS a very nice straight!!)

DMS

02-18-2007, 12:15 AM

Like this? (it's gorgeous)

Nicely done, thanks! I've saved your version, will have to go back and see if I can develop some photoshop ability to bring that out in the original.

TraderJoe

02-18-2007, 02:28 AM

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/images/catalog/productimages/enlarged/074C_enlarged.jpg

madmedic

02-18-2007, 04:35 AM

[quote=Queen of Blades;4351

Go shave and let us know.[/quote]

Good shave:signs107. Review to follow

SSLSTudio...

02-18-2007, 09:22 AM

Good shave:signs107. Review to follow

I had the RSC pre-shave body and hair shampoo Liked the shampoo if it helped weaken the beard under the shower well I didnt pay attention to it back then awesome parfumed shampoo.

Baron

02-18-2007, 12:17 PM

Received yesterday:

MB Joe's Tradewind
MB Lavender
MB Irish Tweed
MB Black Code
MB Dragon's Blood

:D

Queen of Blades

02-18-2007, 04:02 PM

Good shave:signs107. Review to follow

I'm so glad the cream worked out for you Brian! :o

Though I now wish I had bought the tubes I saw at TJ Maxx awhile ago,

Great review too! Thanks!

madmedic

02-18-2007, 04:17 PM

Though I now wish I had bought the tubes I saw at TJ Maxx awhile ago,

I know how you feel.....Over here it is called TK Maxx.....and a while back they had the travel packs. Must start visiting again!