The Haul: November 26 - December 2, 2007 [Archive]

qhsdoitall

11-26-2007, 01:18 PM

This is a reverse haul. I gave a starter pack of shave items to a really nice guy named John who owns and runs the only authentic NY pizza parlor within 50 miles of me. The man knows pie and his customer service it excellent. We got to talking about shaving one day somehow and I surprised him yesterday with a starter set up when I went to pick up an x-large 1/2 pepperoni 1/2 meatball pie for dinner. He used to shave with a Gillette TTO and moved to cartridge a number of years ago. He missed it.

Merkur 34C DE Razor
Tube Proraso Cream
Proraso/Omega Chrome Brush
Gillette Blades, Feather Blades, Derby Blades

IsaacRN

11-26-2007, 01:20 PM

MMMmmmm.......Pizza. I may go get some for lunch on that note.

Great way to pay it forward as always...you are a gentleman

jbcohen

11-26-2007, 04:33 PM

Not saying you did anything wrong, but I would have given the man what he knows, would have stuck with the Gillette and the particular model that he used previously. Don't know yet how my pop likes the super speed I gave him for his birthday as yet.

Queen of Blades

11-26-2007, 06:15 PM

Good on you, Rich! ::

And of course, the basics of DE shaving are still the basics, no matter what razor he used previously, or what razor he uses now. ;)

crackstar

11-26-2007, 08:41 PM

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl even me, I did a reverse haul--I sent 3 tubes of Florena s/c, and a Williams soap to my cousin in Israel. He loves both these brands.

redorchestra

11-27-2007, 08:45 AM

I got two nice new razors and two dirty old razors in the mail. I need to clean them up a whole lot, but I'll post picts as they came to me.
first the new, five feather populars:
Christmas gifts thanks pauldog
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2003/2068730290_6d35b7e54a.jpg
My feather portable, reminds me of my aluminum gillette tech, thanks pauldog
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2067933367_30a1f8e058.jpg
German portable razor with a canadian quarter. Although it is worth more than the american quarter, they are about the same size.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2405/2068726880_3a8cf59916.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2067935715_45c5802e6b.jpg
And finally a vitco razor arrived safe and sound and quickly from france.
Came in a strange box.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2067/2068730840_19299d91c3.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2352/2067933059_f51338ee7d.jpg
I don't really know anything about straights, this was another drunken Ebay purchase. I hate it when the computer is on when I get home late on friday.

Soon I have some great cufflinks and tie clips coming, it is my new AD. I wonder if there is a forum for it.

Mottern Man

11-27-2007, 08:48 AM

Kent BK4

Same as the BK8 But smaller and a little floppier.

Thanks Steve ::

019

11-27-2007, 08:59 AM

I'll be getting a whole lot of goodies! This is more of a "stocking up" for the next year or however long because my brother is coming to visit for the holidays. Here's the list so far:

Feather portable
TSD Avalanche shave soap
TSD Bamboo & Teach shave soap
QED Sandalwood shave soap
QED Lime shave stick
Tabac shave soap
Issy's 100% OO soap
Issy's Tropical Fruit soap

Hopefully this will keep me occupied for a while, although I'm also considering getting a C&E BBB :D

qhsdoitall

11-27-2007, 12:37 PM

Nice hauls people.

Bronco

11-27-2007, 05:18 PM

Soon I have some great cufflinks and tie clips coming, it is my new AD. I wonder if there is a forum for it.

Did someone say cufflinks???????????????????

Joe, you can always post photo's here in the AD's (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=137).
Or visit:
The Cufflinker (http://www.tias.com/cuffLinker/2004July.html)
Or check the ever popular "Ask Andy" (http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36714)
Or the mens cufflinks forum at Amazon (http://yp.amazon.com/tag/mens%20cufflinks/forum).
Nice looking straight razor BTW.:D

Bronco

11-27-2007, 05:21 PM

Kent BK4

Same as the BK8 But smaller and a little floppier.

Thanks Steve ::

Yo welcome!

Glad it got there safe and sound.

johnniegold

11-27-2007, 11:32 PM

After several airport delays, I finally returned from FLA to find this waiting for me from Lee. The Duke 3 is replacing my Duke 2 which is going back to Lee because it is a shedder (after 8 months or more the hairs just kept coming out. Sometimes as many as 10-15 at a time) so I thought I'd get the Duke 3 instead. Lee was great about taking back the Duke 2. No problem whatsoever. I'm very excited to try them both. Hopefully, I have better luck with these. (The 1805 I bought in FLA).

IsaacRN

11-27-2007, 11:35 PM

Very Nice Simpsons.

I am such a Simpson convert now....

Padron

11-27-2007, 11:49 PM

Wow Bob, Great haul :drool:drool:drool:drool

The knots on those brushes look quite similar, curious to find out how much alike they are.

Congrats! :cool: :D

IsaacRN

11-27-2007, 11:53 PM

Seal those gold emblems up!!!!!

Padron

11-27-2007, 11:55 PM

Seal those gold emblems up!!!!!

+ another, hate to see them go down the drain.

johnniegold

11-28-2007, 12:17 AM

+ another, hate to see them go down the drain.

I should have put nail polish on the money. :D

IsaacRN

11-28-2007, 12:20 AM

The money didnt go down the drain. You have some great show pieces there my friend.

johnniegold

11-28-2007, 08:51 AM

The money didnt go down the drain. You have some great show pieces there my friend.

You are absolutely right Isaac. :happy088

desmoface

11-28-2007, 12:57 PM

I finally got some Castle & Forbes for me bloody own :drool: It's mine, it's mine I tell you. The Marvis Toofpaste is for me wife :rolleyes:
http://www.pbase.com/desmoface/image/89607412.jpg

Steve

qhsdoitall

11-28-2007, 01:12 PM

Seal those gold emblems up!!!!!

If Mike is out there he can let us know his personal technique for sealing the emblems up.

qhsdoitall

11-28-2007, 01:15 PM

Castle Forbes. There is one that stays off my radar. Much to high end for my blue collar budget. Let us know how it is so I can be tortured. :D

IsaacRN

11-28-2007, 01:31 PM

If Mike is out there he can let us know his personal technique for sealing the emblems up.

Nail Polish. Mike had told me 2 coats...and dont overdo it. I havent bought a Simpson to try it on my own yet.

IsaacRN

11-28-2007, 01:32 PM

I finally got some Castle & Forbes for me bloody own :drool: It's mine, it's mine I tell you. The Marvis Toofpaste is for me wife :rolleyes:
http://www.pbase.com/desmoface/image/89607412.jpg

Steve

I got a sample of the Lavender and the Lime. That is some of the thickest cream i have ever seen. Lathers up nicely and has a great smell. I would buy it eventually.

Sejanus

11-28-2007, 01:39 PM

Ohh.. That Castle & Forbes looks nice!

Padron

11-28-2007, 01:51 PM

Sweet haul Steve!! :drool:drool:drool

desmoface

11-28-2007, 01:54 PM

Hiya gang. Ghsdoital, Jim @ vintageblades sent me a sample, it was all downhill from there. After shaving with it, I imediately went to his site to purchase it, to my chagrin it was $35 a tub :(

Passed on it, but it's been haunting me since, so I succumbed to the force LOL. It's a strange bird, it's harder than a cream, and softer than a soap..I'm thinking the best way to attack the tub is like a soap, loading up the brush from the tub. Thats the way C&F says to do it in the included literature.

Anyway, in my limited experience, it's the best cream I've ever sampled. I loves the stuff..

Steve

qhsdoitall

11-28-2007, 02:14 PM

Padron

11-28-2007, 02:43 PM

And so the torture begins. :D

Rich, that $35 dollar 6.8oz tub would last forever in a huge rotation like you have....hence the torture ends :cool:

johnniegold

11-28-2007, 03:36 PM

I have to say that the CF Limes is worth every penny. You use so little and it provides so much lather. It will last a long long time. The scent is unbelieveable. This is what I have heard. ;)

qhsdoitall

11-28-2007, 03:52 PM

Rich, that $35 dollar 6.8oz tub would last forever in a huge rotation like you have....hence the torture ends :cool:

Ya but I'm saving up other tings like my wife's and daughter's Christmas presents. Darn dog, who I love dearly, is at the vet as we speak with a $400 bill already. He hurt his jaw somehow. My sister called and told me what the legal bill was going to cost on a family matter. Never ends. On a good note, I just got an old aristocrat I'm shining up perty like. Case sucks but the razor is very decent. Cost me less than that jar of cream we're discussing and it will last me 100 years or until my death whichever comes first. :D

Padron

11-28-2007, 03:55 PM

Ya but I'm saving up other tings like my wife's and daughter's Christmas presents. Darn dog, who I love dearly, is at the vet as we speak with a $400 bill already. He hurt his jaw somehow. My sister called and told me what the legal bill was going to cost on a family matter. Never ends. On a good note, I just got an old aristocrat I'm shining up perty like. Case sucks but the razor is very decent. Cost me less than that jar of cream we're discussing and it will last me 100 years or until my death whichever comes first. :D

Understood, sorry to hear of your troubles....I guess if you ever want to try it bad enough you can liquidate some of your stock / products and then the out of pocket would be nill.. :)

qhsdoitall

11-28-2007, 04:01 PM

Understood, sorry to hear of your troubles....I guess if you ever want to try it bad enough you can liquidate some of your stock / products and then the out of pocket would be nill.. :)

That day is coming up in the spring. I'm slowly but surely evaluating everything and deciding what can stay and what can go. It's a tough job but someone has to do it.

Bronco

11-28-2007, 06:59 PM

That day is coming up in the spring. I'm slowly but surely evaluating everything and deciding what can stay and what can go. It's a tough job but someone has to do it.
Wellllllllllllll Spring........let's see, the bus should be fixed by then, maybe JoAnna will fire it up and we'll all come out and help! :D We missed Bill's shed cause the bus was down but this is better! :D

Queen of Blades

11-28-2007, 07:05 PM

Wellllllllllllll Spring........let's see, the bus should be fixed by then, maybe JoAnna will fire it up and we'll all come out and help! :D We missed Bill's shed cause the bus was down but this is better! :D

Oh....ummm.....yeah, about the bus..........well you see, here's the thing. I may have accidentally lost it in a card game. :o

Sorry, guys.

qhsdoitall

11-28-2007, 07:11 PM

Wellllllllllllll Spring........let's see, the bus should be fixed by then, maybe JoAnna will fire it up and we'll all come out and help! :D We missed Bill's shed cause the bus was down but this is better! :D

That's good because I have about 100 pictures I need to take or steal, post them to my shaving photo album, link the photo to a product page, and then update the shave locker with the links so that when I post an SOD it will link to the product that people can see. I'm tired of posting just SOD text but I can't take a photo a day and post it. Too awkward and time consuming.

Bronco

11-28-2007, 07:27 PM

Oh....ummm.....yeah, about the bus..........well you see, here's the thing. I may have accidentally lost it in a card game. :o

Sorry, guys.

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl Was it running at the time?

Sorry Rich.....I tried! :D

Queen of Blades

11-28-2007, 07:33 PM

:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl Was it running at the time?

I don't really recall. :ashamed001

Padron

11-28-2007, 08:05 PM

I hauled in:

2 - Art of shaving starter kits for gifts for my nephews :)

The brushes they come with look pretty nice....

qhsdoitall

11-28-2007, 10:58 PM

From Lee's Razors - Thanks Lee!

33C Classic Double Edged Safety Razor Chrome
33G Classic Double Edged Safety Razor Gold
x10 Derby Blades
Lee's Razors Blade Bank
Sample Geo F. Trumper Coral Skin Food
Sample Geo F. Trumper Extract of Lime Skin Food

Mottern Man

11-28-2007, 11:23 PM

I hauled in:

2 - Art of shaving starter kits for gifts for my nephews :)

The brushes they come with look pretty nice....

Lousy compared to the Crabtree and Evelyn Best.

FROM THE DUDE!

1. Erasmic Shower Gel
1. Erasmic Cream
1. Erasmic Soap in a bowl
1. Boots Shave Stick
1. Ingram Cream
1. Blix Fresh Cream
1. 5 pack of Gillette O'Clock Blades.

Thanks to Paul, and Jason.

::git:happy108:1respect

Padron

11-29-2007, 12:26 AM

Lousy compared to the Crabtree and Evelyn Best.

Dang, thats not good news...oh well at $10 for each starter kit, guess I can't expect alot...I don't know if they will even like it....

I will need to take them out of the package tomorrow for a closer inspection..

If they turn out to like it I can always buy them better brushes :cool:

Thanks for the heads up!

MaxP

11-29-2007, 01:17 AM

This is an EBay win, but I could use help in identifying what model it is. Help please.

Seems to shave okay but not as nice as my Gillette NEW.

CatMan

11-29-2007, 01:31 AM

My latest acquisition:

http://kn-dental-ceramics.com/2Arrow.jpg

http://kn-dental-ceramics.com/2Arrow_2.jpg

The scales are beautiful, aren't they? In case you're wondering, this is a 6/8" hollow ground brand new razor. A Double Arrow. Never heard about? Me neither! It's made in China, and I bought it from Poland. Where else would I look for a Chinese razor that can't be found at Wal-mart? :D If anyone stumbles over information about these razors, please let me know. I tried to research it on the net, - nothing! Doesn't seem to exist! Well, I saw it on the Polish eBay site that sells our beloved Wapis. Therefore I thought, this guy has a good reputation to loose, hence he will not sell crap. I paid a whopping $8.90 + shipping for it. To justify the shipping, I ordered two.

Got them after about a week, cleaned off the protective oil, and started honing. Folks, if you want to feel like a honemeister, this is the way to go! You just need to show this razor to the hone, it will sharpen instantly, - well, almost. It took me about 5 minutes, and I'm certainly not an expert in honing. Pyramid on Norton 4/8k 10/10, 5/5, 3/5, 1/5, 1/5. Then maybe 30 rounds on the Spyderco UF, 30 on the hanging treated (backside) strop, 50 on the front (blank leather), and test shave. I must admit, I was a bit nervous. To my surprise the shave was outstanding! Hard to believe, isn't it? Next day (this morning) I wanted to see if I killed the edge with my shave from the day before, since the metal seemed very soft while honing. So, I did my regular routine, 50 on the regular strop and go. Result: the same great shave as yesterday! Wow! I think this blade deserves a re-scaling! If it wasn't for the somewhat intimidating weight and size, it would be a great budget newbie razor.

herzi

11-29-2007, 06:30 AM

Ask moviemaniac about a Double Arrow razor.

rick

11-29-2007, 09:30 AM

Cleaning Supplies: Regular Pipe Cleaners (60 cleaners)
G. L. Pease: Stratford 2oz
G. L. Pease: Piccadilly 2oz
G. L. Pease: Cumberland 2oz
Low Country: Waccamaw 2oz
Padron: Churchill Natural (Single)
Solani: Aged Burley Flake #656 50g
Astley's: No. 2 Mixture 50g
G. L. Pease: Fillmore 2oz

Merry Christmas to me :D

CatMan

11-29-2007, 12:19 PM

Ask moviemaniac about a Double Arrow razor.

I did, Stefan. He didn't know much about them either. He got one from you. His first shave with it was great, his second was terrible. That's all I could squeeze out of him. ;)
Where did you buy yours?

Padron

11-29-2007, 10:30 PM

Sweet hauls guys!!

From Steve ( Desmoface )

Trumpers Violet cream :drool:drool:drool and a Castle Forbes Lavender cream sample :drool:drool:drool

Many thanks Steve! :D

PalmettoB

11-30-2007, 01:09 AM

Small but well appreciated haul from my sister's recent trip to London:

2 Boots shave sticks
1 Boots styptic pencil

http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/vbpgimage.php?do=full&p=992&d=1196465249

herzi

11-30-2007, 03:48 AM

Where did you buy yours?

I got it from eBay. It was an older model. I thought he used it more often. I used it about 7 times and it was one of my better straights.

The only other thing I know about Double Arrow is that they are chinese and that once I found one online in an Australian shop.

CatMan

11-30-2007, 04:11 AM

I got it from eBay. It was an older model. I thought he used it more often. I used it about 7 times and it was one of my better straights.

The only other thing I know about Double Arrow is that they are chinese and that once I found one online in an Australian shop.

I see. Thanks! I absolutely love this one. Third day, still going strong ..., amazing!
This is definitely not a Zeepk! I'm wondering why nobody else seems to be interested. :confused:

moviemaniac

11-30-2007, 06:52 AM

hmmm... I might have to rehone mine, now that the other Klaus mentioned he likes it a lot. Maybe... if I find time :D

Today I got my Blumax Bluetooth GPS receiver. Now I can finally navigate with my Nokia N73 :D

2521

desmoface

11-30-2007, 08:28 AM

Alright Neale, glad you got it all..Let us know how you like the C&F.

Steve

Sweet hauls guys!!

From Steve ( Desmoface )

Trumpers Violet cream :drool:drool:drool and a Castle Forbes Lavender cream sample :drool:drool:drool

Many thanks Steve! :D

DragonBoy

11-30-2007, 04:04 PM

Got me a Art of Shaving Sandalwood starter kit from a friend at work just back from the US..

Sailinblues

11-30-2007, 04:58 PM

This is an EBay win, but I could use help in identifying what model it is. Help please.

Seems to shave okay but not as nice as my Gillette NEW.

Max,
You've got yourself a thick handled Tech. Good Shavers but very mild, you may have to experiment with some different blades to see what works best for you in that razor. Good Luck.

minderasr

11-30-2007, 05:10 PM

From Ebay. A Dubl Duck Pearlduck Satinedge 4/8 NOS! The pictures really don't do it justice.

:cool:

Padron

11-30-2007, 06:03 PM

Wow, Sweet hauls fellas :drool:drool:drool

CatMan

11-30-2007, 06:04 PM

From Ebay. A Dubl Duck Pearlduck Satinedge 4/8 NOS! The pictures really don't do it justice.

:cool:

Wow! That's a beauty! Congrats!

TraderJoe

11-30-2007, 10:09 PM

x2 TSD "Spicy Island Bay" Shave Soap :drool:drool:drool ;) :happy088

---> Oh yeah, thats the stuff :D

TSD PreShave Emollient
x2 Gillette Razors
TSD Shave Soap Sample

x8 Sapone Di Issys Handmade, 100% OO Soap w/Patchouli EO (su ordine per TraderJoe) "Made in Italy" ;)

Baloosh

11-30-2007, 10:14 PM

From Giovanni (razorandbrush):
Italian Palmolive Menthol tube
Williams Menthol tube
Proraso Green Tea and Aloe soap
Tryphon Permafrost soap (Max Menthol. We shall see :cool::cool:)
Various DE freebie blades

From forum member:
Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar cream tubs (QTY 2)
Charles Tyrwhitt Lemon & Cedar A/S balm

From Issy:
100% Olive Oil bath soap (QTY 2)
Peppermint bath soap (QTY 3)
Dragon's Blood bath soap

From the Man, the Myth, the Legend TJ:
Aqua Velva Ice Blue A/S gel
Aqua Velva Ice Sport A/S gel
La Toja shave stick (!!!!!!) TJ rawks!!!

From DJ Slick Rick:
RNB Summer A/S
RNB Winter A/S
Various SCream samples (woot!)
Various DE blade samples (will pay forward)

TraderJoe

11-30-2007, 10:15 PM

Whoa, nice hauls Duder :1respect

Padron

11-30-2007, 11:37 PM

Sweet haul Jason!! :drool:drool:drool:drool

Sejanus

11-30-2007, 11:38 PM

That is a lot of stuff Jason! :eek:

IsaacRN

12-01-2007, 12:03 AM

Very nice pickups

rick

12-01-2007, 01:41 AM

From DJ Slick Rick:
RNB Summer A/S
RNB Winter A/S
Various SCream samples (woot!)
Various DE blade samples (will pay forward)

Duder,
check the Feathers b4 PIF They are the NOS non-platinum Feathers
Better than than the Platinum coated, for me........that is.

Baloosh

12-01-2007, 07:00 AM

Duder,
check the Feathers b4 PIF They are the NOS non-platinum Feathers
Better than than the Platinum coated, for me........that is.

Ah... didn't know that. Thanks!!!! :1respect

DragonBoy

12-01-2007, 10:44 AM

Got me a bottle of Denim Black.. And a spare Brut Original.. Nice..

crackstar

12-01-2007, 01:47 PM

Duder, get set for some nice shaves with those Palmolive and Williams creams, because they're amazing! Lots, and lots of menthol in both of them, especially the Palmolive one.

Sejanus

12-01-2007, 03:28 PM

Picked up a Kent MG2 Hairbrush today, nothing fancy!

DragonBoy

12-02-2007, 07:06 AM

A full box (12) of vintage Gibbs Cold Cream Shaving Sticks!!!

Great stuff - the scent is almost gone and they are a bit dried out.. But.. WHAT A SHAVE!!

Scorpio

12-02-2007, 10:44 PM

A Fender Standard Stratocaster and a hard case...I named her Black Pearl.

Raf

PalmettoB

12-02-2007, 11:24 PM

Nice hauls, everybody!

qhsdoitall

12-03-2007, 05:47 PM