The Haul: April 6th - April 12th, 2009

I couldn't pass these up. The top of the Ever ready case is missing and I'm not sure if this is the correct case for the Gillette. I did some digging and the Gillette is from 1920.

 

Got fed up with some mama bear ylang ylang I have been using. Hate the smell of it, got out an old puck of Crabtree and Evelyn Sandlewood and I love it. Only to find that Crabtree and Evelyn no longer makes the Sandlewood. Argh, just when I find something I like I can't get it anymore. So I ordered some Conk soaps from a local store called the Knifecenter. Ordered some Bay Rum, Lime and Almond scents. Will post photos of it when I get it in my hands.

 

Sweet razor Rodd.

 

The grooved/scalloped top makes it look aggressive. The magnet is for picking up a blade without using fingers or "honing" it on the sink or counter.

 

Interesting. Mine isn't strong enough in the head to pick up a blade. It seems like it is a rare earth magnet at the end of the handle. I can easily pick up a blade with the end of the handle.


Today I took delivery of a razor I have been trying to get for a year. Second one I won, but the other "got lost." Not as pretty as Scottys, but I am so happy with it. Thank you Dave for the heads up! I attached both the ebay image, and my image. Price tag: <$30 shipped.



Interesting note, there has been discussion that the name of this set may be the "Somerset" I have good reason to believe it is not. More info soon.

 

MAIL CALL!

To start with I got me one o' them germeeecidal french press coffee makers. Guess that means I don't have to warsh it between uses.



Auto-strop w/ bakelite case, no blades or strop...



Gem 1912? w/ case, missing blade holder I think?



Gillette Old Type w/ case, no blade holders



HUGE Omega 48 brush, and a well used Every Ready brush



Wash it all down with a size comparison

 

:happy102 Great haul! And that cracked me up.

 

I recall seeing an advert image with someone picking up a blade with the handle end. I think the magnetic pull at the head is from the magnet in the tip of the handle. I don't think they intended for the head to be magnetic.

That gives me an idea for my Durham razor Feather blade mashup...

Nice! Can't wait! I can't find anything about the Somerset, except reference on forums. The Compendium has a picture of a Tuckaway box advertiser like this one, but no picture of the razor. It's engraved with the company name. Achim shows a Norfolk with a bar handle in a case like that.

 

Small haul

 

Hoping to shave with the Durham today.

 

I found the DuBerry more aggressive than the Dorset, using Feather AC blades. Not sure how the "Durham" blades compare. Please let us know!

 

The only Durham blade I have is the used one that came with it. I'm going to have to make a trip to Lowes and get some carpet blades to try.

 

absolutely amazing

 

What, are you the size of Andre the Giant? Good grief, man, that brush is huge!!! I use one of those Ever Readys, and although it's a bit small, I certainly don't need something 5X its size!

More info yet?

 

Another big Haul, but not for me

I have to ship a BIG parcel to a friend of mine in New York City this week.

It consists of these creams:
3x Tibet s/c tubes
3x Gennstar s/c tubes
2x Barber Saloon s/s
2x Kool Frosty s/c tubes
3x Gada Cool Mint s/c tubes
1x Barbon s/c tube
1x Proraso White bowl

What a lucky guy, yes?

 

Cella Da Barba shave soap
Speick aftershave balm
SCS Barbershop and Honeysuckle shave soap
SCS Avocado and Blueline Menthol aftershave balm

 

What's the Tibet stuff like?

 

Personally, it's a decent cream, and cheap, it lathers good, but I have seen better. Creams from Bangladesh seem to become dry if you don't use them quickly. Creams from India are MUCH better.

 

I am constantly amazed at the stuff you have.

 

Thanks, Scott! Very honestly, these Bangladeshi creams, I bought to send away to my friend, I don't want them for myself. The store where I bought them from has no more in stock, but the owner said he will by August, so then I'll buy some more and send to you and other friends of mine here.