The Haul: March 19 - March 25

[moviemaniac]

Let's see what you've got, ladies and gentlemen :bounce

No pic from me today due to some dented tubes, but here's what I've found in the mail today - a package from www.westons.com containing:

- 2 tubes of Euthymol toothpaste
- 1 tube of Ingram SC
- 1 tube of Erasmic SC
- 1 tub of Erasmic SS

what a great monday morning :D

[Mottern Man]

A good one today:D

[crackstar]

Klaus, ich sehe du hast deines Haul von Erasmic--tolle Sache! Ingram ist auch eine Creme zu schon ausfuhrlich beschreiben. Habt ein gute und tolle Rasurstunde damit!

Jeff

[TraderJoe]

from my man Doc:

Surgilube
Olivia Churchill SC
Doc's Fire & Ice SC :happy088

[moviemaniac]

Klaus, ich sehe du hast deines Haul von Erasmic--tolle Sache! Ingram ist auch eine Creme zu schon ausfuhrlich beschreiben. Habt ein gute und tolle Rasurstunde damit!

Jeff
Danke sehr, Jeff :cool: Ich habe die Erasmic-Creme heute schon probiert - fabelhaft :drool


Nice haul there, Will! You're gonna love that tabac soap!

[moviemaniac]

Today I went to visit my grandfather (well, he's just 'round the corner ;) ). Suddenly it came to me and I asked him if he still had that old DE lying around I remembered from my earlier days and if I could have a look at it. It turned out he still had it and not only did he let me look at it, he also gave it to me as he's an electric-man now.
After cleaning it thoroughly I now have a 1962 (H-4) Gillette tech of German make in near-mint condition. Will give it a try tomorra with a new feather-blade. :D

[qhsdoitall]

Eucalyptus 100% Natural shaving soap
Dragons Blood Shaving Soap
Mayan Gold Fragrance Shaving Soap
Old Spice Type Shaving Soap
Smokin' Shaving Soap

Issy's 100% Natural Olive Oil Soap
Issy's Dragons Blood Bath Soap
Issy's Almond Exfoliating Bath Bar
Issy's Toasted Coconut Bath Soap
Mullers Lane Farm 100% Coconut
Mullers Lane Farm Amber Vanilla
Mullers Lane Farm Just Milk Bath

[moviemaniac]

now, that's one hell of a haul, Rich, well done! ::

[crackstar]

Klaus, ich glaube die Erasmic-Seife ist noch schoner--viel SpaB! ;)

Jeff

[moviemaniac]

Klaus, ich glaube die Erasmic-Seife ist noch schoner--viel SpaB! ;)

Jeff

Noch besser? :happy108
Dann freue ich mich schon auf morgen :happy093

Today I've found in the mail:
Mama Bears Winter ASB Sandalwood - thanks very much my dear - you really are the best :agelic13

[qhsdoitall]

Dr. Bronner's Unscented Mild Castille Soap
Dr. Bronner's Eucalyptus Castille Soap
Epicurean Shea Butter Co Pure Shea Butter Soap
Burt's Bees Peach & Willowbark Deep Pore Scrub
Tom's of Maine Naturally Waxed Antiplaque Unflavored Round Floss
Crystal Stick Mineral Salt Body Deodorant
Crystal Spray Mineral Salt Body Deodorant

[TraderJoe]

Epicurean Shea Butter Co Pure Shea Butter Soap
B

This is very good soap - one of the best "store-bought" soaps I have used. Which one did you get? The Patchouli bar works great for the hair as well.

[qhsdoitall]

This is very good soap - one of the best "store-bought" soaps I have used. Which one did you get? The Patchouli bar works great for the hair as well.

The Raw Shea Butter (to try first)

[Queen of Blades]

My birthday present from Chris finally showed up. Almost a month late.

We won't be ordering anything from eShave again.

410

[qhsdoitall]

My birthday present from Chris finally showed up. Almost a month late.

We won't be ordering anything from eShave again.

410

Sorry you had such a bad experience. Nice items though.

[Queen of Blades]

Sorry you had such a bad experience. Nice items though.

Apparently eShave was in such a rush to finally ship the items, the brush didn't get eShave's logo added to the handle. :rolleyes:

[rick]

JoA :

I KNOW youre gunna call and gripe !!
Thats just plain wrong.
YOUGOGIRL . GetEM :mad:

[Queen of Blades]

eShave waited six days after Chris ordered, to send him an email saying they were out of stock on the brush. Then he received 2 more emails saying the items would arrive early the next week(s).

The set was ordered on the 20th of Feb, and finally arrived the 20th of March. Only 2 or 3 of those days was shipping time. :(

[SSLSTudio...]

Finally after 4 months of waiting nightmares , Sigh ebay seller who didnt accept paypal.. in the end my brother Jeff the crackstar had to help out and send the man a check.

I present the Rudolf Schmidt

Il Vero Rasojo Antisettico 205

Straight Razor.

Registered 14 June 1922

Original packaging bears the name Dr. Pietro Cossimo: Locri

Manufactured by Rudolf Schmidt: Solingen Germany

info from the auction:

The razor is as mint as the day it was bought some 70 years ago. It was kept covered in a thin layer of machine oil and covered in barbers talc! When the talc was wiped away and the blade cleaned prior to photography the result was breathtaking! The blade was revelationary at the time in its slightly dull antiseptic treated appearance. The etching on the blade stands out as if on a mirror. No words nor photographs can adequately descrive the beauty of this item: It must be held in the hands and seen and felt.

The handles have white solid colour celluoid scales silver inlaid logo. Hinge Pin Double riveting. Vintage is set circa 1922.

__________________________________________________ ________

I send it off to Lynn Abrams the hone Maestro to have it honed and today it finally arrived according to Lynn its a nice shaver but I cant take it for a test drive today and not sure if I can tommorow perhaps the weekend.

it may look as if the blade is rippled or metal shatter but that is oil on the blade reflecting, the blade is in new condition ...after I wiped the oil off but didnt havel the energy to take new shots.......

[qhsdoitall]

Very nice indeed Rene. Congratulations!

[Mottern Man]

JoA,

Who cares about the logo, Personally I don't like it when companies put their stamp on it it looks tacky (i.e. C&E) but that is a very nice brush (for a girl :rofl )

Just kidding, I bet it fits you very well. :D

NOW, I would try to get a rebate for the late delivery.

[Queen of Blades]

JoA,

Who cares about the logo, Personally I don't like it when companies put their stamp on it it looks tacky (i.e. C&E) but that is a very nice brush (for a girl :rofl )

Just kidding, I bet it fits you very well. :D

NOW, I would try to get a rebate for the late delivery.

I don't want the logo on the brush. That wasn't the point of my comment. :rolleyes:

The brush itself is ok, not my favorite. It also smells worse than the B&B did. :eek:

Nothing wrong with being a girl. :p You should know that. :rofl

[Mottern Man]

I don't want the logo on the brush. That wasn't the point of my comment. :rolleyes:

The brush itself is ok, not my favorite. It also smells worse than the B&B did. :eek:

Nothing wrong with being a girl. :p You should know that. :rofl

Guess I will be walking away from this..........Beaten again :(

[Queen of Blades]

Guess I will be walking away from this..........Beaten again :(

Witch beats Ninja everytime!

:happy097

[Spirit_of_76]

Vintage White Belgian Coticule from a friend
Dovo Mammoth Ivory Limited Edition from Classic Shaving
Exhibition Grade Desert Ironwood Burl Scale Blanks
Exhibition Grade Snakewood Scale Blanks
Assorted Gemstones for decorating the scales I'm attempting to make.
6/8 Waterville Cutlery Straight from an antiques shop
13/16 Frederick Reynolds Straight from same shop
Speick Shave Cream, A/S, Balm and edt from Shavemac
Maestro Livi Mammoth Ivory Shave Brush
and no bloody camera to take a picture:mad:
Regards,
Alex

[crackstar]

Rene, use it in the best of health, Boubi--Corinne and Ilana send their love!

Jeff

[madmedic]

I :eek:

Nothing wrong with being a girl.

Absolutely......I like girls:D

[crackstar]

Klaus, Erasmic Seife ist zu schon! Es ist ein seltener Schatz.

Jeff

[Queen of Blades]

Absolutely......I like girls:D

I'm sure Will is happy to know you like her, err....I mean, him. :rofl

[TraderJoe]

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Doc and I are gonna start a barbershop :rofl

:happy036I feel good :happy108::git

[Queen of Blades]

Nice haul Joe!

[bearbeard]

Good Heavens Joe! That is quite the haul. How do you like the smell of the Conk Bay rum?

[TraderJoe]

How do you like the smell of the Conk Bay rum?

Good question - its quite mysterious straight out of the bottle (strong), so we'll have to wait for a first application to see how it goes.

**Of the bunch above, a few of the standouts are the Gabel's Bay Rum, the Master Lord & Master, and the Master Musk

Funny - they sent the Musk by mistake, it was supposed to be Spice....but I'm glad they messed up - its the best Musk I ever smelt.

[TraderJoe]

Nice haul Joe!

Thank you! ::

[Baloosh]

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:happy036I feel good :happy108::git

Ho

Lee

SH!T!!

:drool :drool :drool

You weren't exaggerating duder... awesome haul!!! :signs090 :happy096 :whacky084

[Mottern Man]

Trader Doc's or Doc Joe's Barbershop?

Nice Haul!

Check your Six, I will be placing an order! :drool

[crackstar]

oh, la la! What a haul!!!!!!!!!

Jeff

[Padron]

Finally after 4 months of waiting nightmares , Sigh ebay seller who didnt accept paypal.. in the end my brother Jeff the crackstar had to help out and send the man a check.

I present the Rudolf Schmidt

Il Vero Rasojo Antisettico 205

Straight Razor.

Registered 14 June 1922

Original packaging bears the name Dr. Pietro Cossimo: Locri

Manufactured by Rudolf Schmidt: Solingen Germany

info from the auction:

The razor is as mint as the day it was bought some 70 years ago. It was kept covered in a thin layer of machine oil and covered in barbers talc! When the talc was wiped away and the blade cleaned prior to photography the result was breathtaking! The blade was revelationary at the time in its slightly dull antiseptic treated appearance. The etching on the blade stands out as if on a mirror. No words nor photographs can adequately descrive the beauty of this item: It must be held in the hands and seen and felt.

The handles have white solid colour celluoid scales silver inlaid logo. Hinge Pin Double riveting. Vintage is set circa 1922.

__________________________________________________ ________

I send it off to Lynn Abrams the hone Maestro to have it honed and today it finally arrived according to Lynn its a nice shaver but I cant take it for a test drive today and not sure if I can tommorow perhaps the weekend.

it may look as if the blade is rippled or metal shatter but that is oil on the blade reflecting, the blade is in new condition ...after I wiped the oil off but didnt havel the energy to take new shots.......


Very nice razor Rene, looks like it was worth the wait :D

[Padron]

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Doc and I are gonna start a barbershop :rofl

:happy036I feel good :happy108::git


That has to be the biggest Haul I've ever seen, Congrats Joe..

Denver needs a good barber shop :cool:

[Padron]

Oh yeah,

I got a bottle of C&S #88, a decant of L'Artisan Vouler de roses and some L'occitane soap.

Thanks Jim :D

[moviemaniac]

Halleluja, Joe! Now, that's one hell of a haul! :eek: :drool :cool:

@Jeff: Ja, ist eine tolle Seife :)

[Lyrt]

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet Shave Soap:

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

[moviemaniac]

Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet Shave Soap:

http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11795/Blenheim_Bouquet.JPG
looking tasty! :D

[moviemaniac]

I forgot:
Today I got my new EMAG Emmi 05 ultrasonic cleaner - not only for my DEs :D

[Mottern Man]

SR 3824:bounce :happy108 :happy108 :happy108 :happy093

[Padron]

Wow,

Sweet scores today guys, Love the ultrasonic cleaner. It will come in sooo handy.

Doc, any pics of the brush?


I got a decant of Czech & Speake Neroli today, Penhaligons Castile is much better IMO :(

[Mottern Man]

Wow,

Sweet scores today guys, Love the ultrasonic cleaner. It will come in sooo handy.

Doc, any pics of the brush?


I got a decant of Czech & Speake Neroli today, Penhaligons Castile is much better IMO :(

Comming soon, in action too. :D

[Padron]

Comming soon, in action too. :D

Sweet!! :D

[johnniegold]

Pecksniffs samples arrived today.

[TraderJoe]

I forgot:
Today I got my new EMAG Emmi 05 ultrasonic cleaner - not only for my DEs :D

Klaus - Very cool!:happy088 Used for your straights too?

[Baloosh]

Pristine '60 Gillette Fatboy (Thanks Antique Hoosier!)
(Now I can add my '63 Fatboy to a Newbie package... it's not shiny-pretty-collectable, but it shaves like a dream and it's a FATBOY!)
Large brown Moss Scuttle (Thanks TJ!!)
QED Lemon Verbena Hydrosol
QED Lemon Peel A/S Conditioner
MaleFace Moisturizer
QED Bath Soaps: Apollo, Jazz, Lindy and Ranger
Booster Spice Orient Aftershave
Floris Elite Shave Soap
Blue Orchid Hair Dressing w/oil
B&B Decant SMN Russa Cologne
B&B Decant Acca Kappa Cedar

Not a bad week... and I've discovered a new love in my life.. the Moss Scuttle!

[TraderJoe]

Not a bad week... and I've discovered a new love in my life.. the Moss Scuttle!

:happy036Nice work buddy! Enjoy 'dem goodies :D

[SSLSTudio...]

I forgot:
Today I got my new EMAG Emmi 05 ultrasonic cleaner - not only for my DEs :D


Klaus looks awesome ! I have been wanting to buy an ultra sonic cleaner for ages for jewelry and def. the DE's Im fed of using boiling water and dish washer soap.
whats the liquid bottle there ?

[moviemaniac]

Klaus - Very cool!:happy088 Used for your straights too?
Thanks, Joe :D
Well, yes, you can use it for the straights too. Handy for old ones from the flea market or ebay as it easily cleans even the toughest to get at -spots in the scales.
Also great for glasses, fountain-pens, jewelry, coins, 3rd teeth, pocket knives...

Klaus looks awesome ! I have been wanting to buy an ultra sonic cleaner for ages for jewelry and def. the DE's Im fed of using boiling water and dish washer soap.
whats the liquid bottle there ?

Thank you kindly, Rene ::
Actually, cleaning the DEs was also the main reason for me. :D
The liquid bottle is a standard cleaning-fluid for pretty much everything, glasses, jewqelry, DEs, straights...
The Emmi 5 is actually the smallest model they have (of the digital cleaners, that is), but it's just the right size for "household-use". I scored it off ebay, new and unused from a merchant. Paid 91€ shipped, normally this one costs ~110-120€ before shipping :cool:


Great haul, Baloosh! ::

[SSLSTudio...]

Is there a reason Klaus you chose for this model ?

there are many models out there even models that go as low as 30 euro sometimes you can have ebay bargains from an ignorant seller,buyer...

I think these will go soon as much as the make your own bread baking machines went but this one will actaully see much use def. super handy for my De's and straights didnt even think of the straights ! those are more painfull to clean.

Can you post for us a before and after pic of a DE make it really dirty with lots of calcium spots on the DE and then use the cleaner .

To me its one of those TV dinners commercials..you know the TellSell stuff this bed is the best bed in the world blows itself up etc..etc so Im hesitant if it works..proof me wrong Klause...BITTE Mach das gut .. :D

[moviemaniac]

Is there a reason Klaus you chose for this model ?

there are many models out there even models that go as low as 30 euro sometimes you can have ebay bargains from an ignorant seller,buyer...

I think these will go soon as much as the make your own bread baking machines went but this one will actaully see much use def. super handy for my De's and straights didnt even think of the straights ! those are more painfull to clean.

Can you post for us a before and after pic of a DE make it really dirty with lots of calcium spots on the DE and then use the cleaner .

To me its one of those TV dinners commercials..you know the TellSell stuff this bed is the best bed in the world blows itself up etc..etc so Im hesitant if it works..proof me wrong Klause...BITTE Mach das gut .. :D
You're right, Rene, there are many so-called ultrasonic-cleaners out there for very little money. But those aren't ultrasonic-cleaners ;) They've got a little motor inside that shakes the thing around, but in the end running water would be more efficient than these things ;)
~100 € is the entry-cost into the world of "real" digitally controlled ultrasonic-cleaners, everything else is sheer crap. Emag also offers an analogue lowest-end model for ~70€ but that's as cheap as it gets.

The reason why I went for this model is that it's the best machine in regards to price/performance. Other companies don't even offer their entry-models below 180€ or so and they're weaker in performance...

All I can say is that these professional cleaners are used by watch-makers and opticians to clean their products, by doctors to sterilise their stuff and many more professions. They really do work.
Today I cleaned up an old Pelikan fountain pen I once purchased off ebay. The nib had unremovable stains and the inside of the cap was black because of old ink - I could never get it to shine. 6 minutes in the cleaner and the pen looks like new, the insides of the cap are relieved of the decades-old ink.

Give me a few days/weeks and I'll post some pics when I'm cleaning my DEs for the next time :)
Or, maybe I'll try to get a DE really dirty today, let's see if it works that way :D

all the best,
Klaus ::

[moviemaniac]

update: I'm currently working on some pics before/afterwards of
a) an old, over-used razor-cartridge
b) a corroded, filthy zippo-wannabe

Oh, and to give this post some sense:
today I received 25g of Lanolin (for my dry skin) from carbolicsoap.com :D

[moviemaniac]

well, ladies and gentlemen, there you go. Both items cleaned up nicely - the pics just don't do them justice (especially the cartridge - in reality it looks like brand-new now!). 95% of the rust and the corrosion on the lighter went away - they'd be completely gone if I had worked manually on it before to get the biggest junks of dirt out. But if I now give it a minute with a cotton bud it'll look like brand new.
There are still some hairs in the cartridge from the last time I used it to trim my chin-beard a coupla years back. But that's not the fault of the ultrasonic-cleaner, they're here to get rid of the very fine dirt and they just can't move those big hairs that are trapped inside.

But now for the pics:
(they could've been sharper, but I forgot I had set an ISO-level of 1600 :rolleyes: )

BEFORE:
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1209/mg0732hn2.th.jpg (http://img59.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mg0732hn2.jpg) http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1480/mg0733fe7.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mg0733fe7.jpg) http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5717/mg0734kr3.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mg0734kr3.jpg)

AFTER:
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/2655/mg0737fp5.th.jpg (http://img95.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mg0737fp5.jpg) http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/3892/mg0738rf4.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mg0738rf4.jpg) http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/2892/mg0740vl8.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mg0740vl8.jpg) http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/5661/mg0746dx6.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mg0746dx6.jpg) http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/3688/mg0747vs0.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mg0747vs0.jpg)

pics of the machine cleaning a DE will follow in a new thread as soon as my next DE is in need of cleaning :D

[TraderJoe]

well, ladies and gentlemen, there you go. Both items cleaned up nicely - the pics just don't do them justice (especially the cartridge - in reality it looks like brand-new now!). 95% of the rust and the corrosion on the lighter went away -


That is incredible! I almost can't believe how new they look. Works like a charm :happy088

[qhsdoitall]

Tube of C&E Sandlewood
Tube of C&E Nomad
Tube of C&E Sienna
(3) C&E Sweet Almond Oil Shaving Soap Refills

[moviemaniac]

That is incredible! I almost can't believe how new they look. Works like a charm :happy088

too bad I couldn't take good pics of the insides of the insert and the case - they were far messier than the outside but cleaned up equally well. Would've taken me 2 hours manually for the whole lighter - did it in 3x 5minutes with that little machine - without getting my hands dirty and I could go on about my work while the cleaner was doing its thing :cool:

Just wait until I post the pics of me cleaning my DEs - we'll have to do a group-buy afterwards :D :cool:


@Rich: have you been taking advantage of that C&E-sale? :drool

[crackstar]

6 tubes Fax Sport shaving cream
6 tubes Fax Sensitive shaving cream

I'll keep 1 of each variety for myself, and send away the others to a few special friends of mine here. This brand seems to be a twin of Arko shaving cream, except that the tubes are smaller, but the packaging is quite similar. I took a test lathering just now with the Fax Sensitive, and it seems like it has a richer lather, and a better substance--gosh is that possible?

Jeff

[Baloosh]

Got some goods coming your way. PM me your address again.

Thanks to Suzuki for the hookup!!!

[TraderJoe]

Swedish SWING De Razor :D [Thank you Thomas...its awesome!!!]

429

And....


A Kent BK4

eat your heart out Fergie

[madmedic]

A Kent BK4

eat your heart out Fergie



I would be interested to hear what you think of it as well!

[TraderJoe]

I would be interested to hear what you think of it as well!

I'll tell you one thing, bud - they really spoil you with the presentation....usually I'm not one to care, but these guys really do it right :happy088

I am very impressed, however, with the quality of this brush...in terms of feel, ergonomics, and softness of the bristle. Its exactly what I hoped it will be - let's see how the lathering goes :D

Speaking of the case - are these suitable for use as travel containers?

[madmedic]

Speaking of the case - are these suitable for use as travel containers?


Never tried....I am not sure how they would hold up to severe abuse. I just put mine to the side.......it is almost "ornamental"

[madmedic]

however, with the quality of this brush...in terms of feel, ergonomics, and softness of the bristle. Its exactly what I hoped it will be - let's see how the lathering goes :D

I have often wondered what the AP series is like. I never see it mentioned. Same specs....just a frosted glass handle

[TraderJoe]

I have oftenn wondered what the AP series is like. I never see it mentioned. Same specs....just a frosted glass handle

The AP series looks awesome, I really like the looks of the handle.....however it doesn't seem as ergonomic/useful as the BK handles.

[SSLSTudio...]

I'll tell you one thing, bud - they really spoil you with the presentation....usually I'm not one to care, but these guys really do it right :happy088

I am very impressed, however, with the quality of this brush...in terms of feel, ergonomics, and softness of the bristle. Its exactly what I hoped it will be - let's see how the lathering goes :D

Speaking of the case - are these suitable for use as travel containers?

As a BK8 owner I can fore tell the future TJ you will never sell that brush again.

[TraderJoe]

As a BK8 owner I can fore tell the future TJ you will never sell that brush again.

Michael has ruined me. :D

I made a lather (two actually :drool) with the BK4, as a test. I already have a BK8 on the way, from a trade.......and I am now convinced I need the BK12 as well :sad027:scared011

[TraderJoe]

Are these brushes really that good? I've read they can be a bit on the floppy side...


Thanks :D

Floppy depending on what you are comparing it to....compared to a SR 3XXX, these are mops. However, I am growing somewhat fond of floppy brushes (thats not to say I don't like a good, dense, firm brush); its a different kind of luxury. I just like brushes :D

The Kent is very addicting, be careful ;)

Discount code: GBK1777 (tell them Michael sent you, so he gets his commission check :happy001)

[PalmettoB]

Back from Texas! I feel like John Wayne now. I bought a nice pair of Justin boots in Hillsboro, and got some baccy at Heroes & Legacies in Austin.

The coolest thing, though, was being able to bring back my grandpa's rifles that my mom left me when she died in '01. My dad had been saving them for me, and I brought both home on this trip.

Oh, and when I got back, I had some QED Wild Rose soap waiting I got from Larry Bob over at TOP. I was supposed to have a Tony Miller strop, but no show. I hope it is at the P.O., since we had our mail held while we were gone. I'm a little nervous because there was no pickup card in the bundle. :confused:

[Padron]

Floppy depending on what you are comparing it to....compared to a SR 3XXX, these are mops. However, I am growing somewhat fond of floppy brushes (thats not to say I don't like a good, dense, firm brush); its a different kind of luxury. I just like brushes :D

The Kent is very addicting, be careful ;)

Discount code: GBK1777 (tell them Michael sent you, so he gets his commission check :happy001)

Thanks Joe,

I deleted my post, I forgot about the thread on the Kent brushes and just re-read it.

I have the B&B in finest and a Shavemac 23mm Silvertip, comparing the two my B&B is quite a bit floppier than the Shavemac...not that that's a bad thing, just different as you had mentioned.

Reading Michaels thread on the Kents, it sounds like the B&B and the BK8 seem to be quite similar, which may save me some money as that is the one I was considering.

If I do end up getting one I will make sure to tell them Michael sent me and you too..:D

Thanks!!

[Padron]

Back from Texas! I feel like John Wayne now. I bought a nice pair of Justin boots in Hillsboro, and got some baccy at Heroes & Legacies in Austin.

The coolest thing, though, was being able to bring back my grandpa's rifles that my mom left me when she died in '01. My dad had been saving them for me, and I brought both home on this trip.

Oh, and when I got back, I had some QED Wild Rose soap waiting I got from Larry Bob over at TOP. I was supposed to have a Tony Miller strop, but no show. I hope it is at the P.O., since we had our mail held while we were gone. I'm a little nervous because there was no pickup card in the bundle. :confused:

Glad you had a good trip, Hopefully you'll get the TM Strop on Monday. Tony may have a tracking number for you if you shoot him a PM..;)

[SSLSTudio...]

OH No ! Big Bigger Biggest , Humongous Giganticus !!! that is what the BK12 is.

I didnt know you lathered your Chest aswell TJ ! :rofl :rofl
that would be the only reasons to get a BK12.
It is seriously huge TJ , I would really like you to do a test with the BK4 and BK8
and specially on cream consumption I find I can make easy lather with the Muhle superbadger with a certain amount of cream but the same cream just gets eaten up by the BK8 so the BK8 def. needs more cream to generate the same amount of lather would that make sense ?

Law of lather making.

X equals Knotsize versus Y Badger hair type * amount of lather cream density in milligram = Lather amount in volume ?

You be my Math prof. TJ and try it out BK4 vs BK8

[moviemaniac]

Congratulations on the BK4, Joe!
I've got one of those too and it's a GREAT brush, I simply adore it!
Have fun! ::

Oh, besides, the discount code doesn't seem to work anymore. Tried it last week but they didn't accept it... :rolleyes:

[crackstar]

Joe, my brotha, that is one sexy looking razor--use it in good health! ;)

Jeff

[rick]

Picked up some more goodies for our trip to Yosemite next week....
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Cool new "DOPP" travel bag from Ralph Lauren
3 pairs wool socks from Rockport
New pair of Wrangler jeans
LL Bean snow boots