The Haul; November 2013

Deja vue, I was going to say that exact thing. Great minds?

 

This just came in, a box with mirror used for shavegear.
I saw an advertisement on a dutch 'ebay' site called Marktplaats for this box, just 1 picture but I saw the Gillette Slim lieing in the box.
So I thought why not bid on it, so for only €7,50 I got it!
Box is beyond repair, the Tabac is almost finished, hairs shed only from looking at the brush, Slim is usergrade but it was a bargain!

 

Hi Friends,

today i received a few very nice things. First of all i received this:


How to grow a Moustache Pumpkin 3.14


...i was surprised as i opened the !!!SEALED!!! puck. It was the first time i bought a shaving soap,that was sealed,so that no scent could go outside the puck. I´m very impressed!!! I just opened the puck.That´s the original consistancy of the soap. There was no water on it or anthing...just in original consistancy.


...and i got these nice items. I´m glad that i have found the 444 cream.Heared very good things of it.Curious about the swedish Rapira...Sunday can come!!!

So my friends,have a great time.
Greetings
Thorsten

 

Got the mug and a aftershave bottle at an antique store for $2 and $5


Got this off eBay for $20 with shipping. The cologne and talc bottles are almost full but the brush handle is cracked. You can see the crack in the pic.

 

A puck of Yeti Snot and a free sample of Colombian Necktie.

 

I think we need a little context there, Ryan.

 

Two arrivals today. Used I Coloniali soap with terracotta bowl and MDC from Jason.

Last week used MWF in ceramic bowl and used tube Musco shaving cream.

It's been a fun ride for two months building my shave den from ground zero to what it is today.

 

Brush Semogue Barbear Clássico #98/100 Boar

Hi ChiefShaver,
Just for you to know thai if you want more 444 cream, i provide you with some, because they are a bargain in Portugal.
About the How to grow a Moustache Soap, it has good reviews, but very difficult to have it in Portugal.
Regards.

 

Hi Rui,

thanks for your information. I´ll keep that in mind. The soap is very good. Smells heavenly and with a less amount of water,my lather will be better next time. I like your brush.The handle looks very very nice.Have tons of fun with that beauty.

Greetings
Thorsten

 

I've been on a bit of an eBay spree ............. my bad !!!

Has anyone else ever sen or heard of YUMA razors? Looks like cast aluminium, not great quality I imagine but could well work well as a travel razor as it is very light, yet strong. I have a few strange razors now, I figure Gillette is not the only company on earth that can take your money for a "close Shave".
Obviously, I acquiesced and brought a "Gillette Travel Tech"? set which is aluminium handle and base plate with a chrome plated brass top plate in a tin which weighs more than the razor ?????

 

They are locally available here for a dollar, or even less. Made from pot metal in Turkey, but once you manage to set blade right, it shaves pretty well. Can be a lot fragile, so watch out.

Mine shaved really nice, but gave it away. Look on the net, a lot info about it.

 

Thanks Dusan. I am Googling as we speak !!

 

In the 'Trip from mild to aggressive' razor thread, the Yuma was recommended by 2 TSD members.
Page 5….
http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/safety-razors-my-trip-from-mild-to-aggressive.34763/page-5

 

Dad picked up a few things for me at a local antique store:
An Old Spice razor/brush stand, a Listerine blade bank, and an Ever Ready SE razor/stropper set (appears to be military issue?)

 

You have a good Dad!

 

One more straight razor pick-up before November ends. M. E. Reppenhagen Diamondine#7 (Soligen)
It is in need of some cleaning, polishing and honing, but the price was right.
Hopefully, it will look more like the inset image below, post-clean up.

 

Your Dad is COOL !!!! Can he be my Dad too?????

 

Found a pack of Vidyut Stainless locally, will thy them tomorrow. I hope they won't tear my face.

 

I have a GREAT DAD! I was blessed with much better parents than I deserved, and I am very thankful for them.

Sure! Mom & dad's house has always been open to anyone. (I have several friends that still show up there at mealtime on a regular basis)