The Haul. May 2016

Schick Injector Type L
Valet AutoStrop Closed Comb

Blades for the Valet are here, ...
but the injector-blades need longer from England to Germany than the razors from the US. That's crazy ​

 

Great score. What is the scent like?

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Didn't post exhibits M, N, and O. Don't have pictures, but they are shave related.
M) SIC powder- Silicone powder used like loose grit sand paper to flatten a hone.
N) Smith's Honing Solution- A water soluable honing solution to use instead of oil. Makes much less mess.
O) Hot Sauce bottles- Used to decant aftershaves from plastic to glass, and have smaller bottles on the shelf in the bathroom.

So no more than ten more things this month, or SWMBO is going to get upset with me...

 

While not technically a purchase, my turn to beta test The Bunny starts today. The photos are only a tease. Up close and in my hand it's a beautiful thing!

 

Caught these out in the wild today -

 

Here is a shot of the Ever Ready knot - I am no expert but I am pretty sure it is not the original. - boar maybe? Should I give the knot a try or go ahead and see about replacing it?

 

I just used it for the first time today. My first reaction was that it is definitely an English Leather product.
In the same way that I recognize a hint of original Old Spice when I'm using O/S Lime or Burley, I recognized original English Leather in Timberline.
It's definitely woodsy with leather but not what I expected. For some reason I was expecting to smell a pine cone but its more complex than that and it's certainly not piney (if that's a word).
I need to sniff it alongside some of my oak moss soaps and see if I can identify what I'm smelling.
There also seems to be a hint of something floral but I couldn't put my finger on it with only using it one time.
I did a bit of research and it seems that there was a reformulation at some point so I'm glad I've got the original version to try.

 

I did not get a chance to check out the aftershave, so cannot comment on that, but the scent of the soap is very nice, my favorite from Dr. Jon so far.

 

I'm jealous that you are close enough to actually put your nose on products being close enough to Maggards.

I would be in big trouble...lol

 

Give it the Anthrax disabling treatment, and a shampoo and condition for revitalizing just in case.
Then sure! it might be best brush yet.
Or the bristles could drop out. Then you get to choose what it's next life is all about.

 

Being not too far from Maggards is something I do not take for granted. It has saved me from buying products I ended up not liking for one reason or another. It's about 3 hours round trip, but well worth it to check things out in person, have even picked up things I never would have ordered online. B&M 42 comes to mind, usually not a floral fan, but love the scent of 42.

 

The wife thinks the shaving soap magically apear. If she only knew...... I would be in the dog house for sure lol.

 

we have a "dont ask, dont tell" policy...the same applies when she gets her hair done for me.

 

I bought this because it was purty

 

The knot looks original and in pretty good shape. Clean it up and give it a go. If not, then re-knot it. lol

 

My Shave Ready Japanese Atlas 1000 7/8th Arrived Today..Its a Corker..A Real Heavy Weight..Over the Moon with it & it will be my Next SR Shave..

Billy..

 

Congrats Billy, it sure is lovely and big!

 

Billy..

 

Plan on cleaning it up today - I guess the "unknown" is always a part of this wet shaving adventure.