What are you waiting on to arrive...?

Discussion in 'Show and tell' started by Darkbulb, Feb 17, 2014.

  1. Hodge

    Hodge Well-Known Member

    Wife bought me ABC shaving soap
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  2. Marverel

    Marverel Well-Known Member

    You have a nice wife ;)
     
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  3. Halvor

    Halvor Well-Known Member

    Of her own volition? Dang! Mine has some learning to do ;)

    Congrats!
     
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  4. Halvor

    Halvor Well-Known Member

    I have been curious to try Saponificio Varesino for a while, and last week I pulled the trigger on the Tundra Artica soap and ASB, denominated beta 4.1. Triple-milled veggie soap, and the .1 development is the addition of extracts of Icelandic lichen [moss] and cranberry. Finally!! I have been waiting for ages for someone to add those two ingredients to a soap. :drool: Well...

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    SV writes about this soap that "The foam is lighter and requires less water to build up. The performances are balanced to improve the cutting depth." Allegedly it is intended for straight shaving, but I am figuring that it should be good for the Mongoose as well. Commendable level of detail on the SV web page for this soap, a listing of each individual ingredient's function, full scent profile etc.

    I have also been wanting to try a Merkur Futur, so there's a used one on its way. My experience with adjustables is limited to the FatBoy. We'll see if it adds anything to the collection or if it's only passing through.
     
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  5. Marverel

    Marverel Well-Known Member


    I ordered Samples of SV soaps (70s Anniversary, Dolomiti and Manna di Sicilia) along with some Samples from Arran Aromatics, Faena and RazoRock at Shavedash. Heard only good things about Saponificio Varesino. Will be interesting to hear what you have to say about the Tundra Artica.

    I am also looking forward to your Evaluation of the Futur. I have mine for a few weeks now and it quickly became my favorite razor. The Gillette Adjustables don't come close.
     
  6. Marverel

    Marverel Well-Known Member

    Beautiful brush :happy088:
     
  7. Halvor

    Halvor Well-Known Member

    Thanks a lot, Martin. You just cost me 22 GBP ;) Straight into the pocket of the owner of Shavedash! Had never seen that site before, and jumped the gun. Biggest sample availability I have seen - even better than Maggard's, and shipping w/in Europe is cheaper too. Huzzah! Various RR, Tabula Rasa, Calani, MDC and Stirling samples soon on their way.
     
  8. Marverel

    Marverel Well-Known Member

    You are most welcome :D That's what this forum is all about, right? Enabling!
     
  9. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    set of the Norton hones
    flattening
    1k/4k combination
    8k full stone
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  10. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Don't know what they are.. But sounds cool
     
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  11. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    my post?
     
  12. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    Yes sir. Sorry meant to reply
     
  13. vontreigo

    vontreigo Member

    my paycheck =)
     
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  14. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    they are waterstones used to sharpen straight razors.
    except the stripped one is meant to flatten the surface of the others.
     
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  15. Darkbulb

    Darkbulb Cookie Hoarder

    Ha, didn't even know you were honing your own straights.
    Go you!
     
  16. david of central florida

    david of central florida Rhubarb Rubber

    just baby steps
     
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  17. KCphotog

    KCphotog Well-Known Member

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    Well, my two Wade & Butcher straights that were supposed to arrive today.........didn't. I really loath USPS! Looks like it got to Phoenix and never left.[​IMG]

     
  18. GregShaves

    GregShaves Member

    Got my notice in the mail today that my parcel (85 blade sampler) is in the mail, so once the post office opens tomorrow, I'll be getting that :) everything from feathers to derbys
     
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  19. Halvor

    Halvor Well-Known Member

    85 - no less! You have some serious testing to do. Systematic with notes or just yes/no, I wonder?
     
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  20. Red Rider

    Red Rider Well-Known Member

    Just ordered these from India. Never tried them before. Reviews seemed positive.

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