Nationwide Box Tour 2013

Discussion in 'The Chatterbox' started by fishcrow, Dec 11, 2012.

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  1. thevez2

    thevez2 uses Gillette's new Tarantula Razor - 8 blades!!

    Strategy?
     
  2. Luteplayers

    Luteplayers Well-Known Member

    The strategy he is referring to is which of the secret blade packs you choose. I talked to him before choosing mine and loved the ones I chose.
     
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  3. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    The vintage option would be a little thing called a razor bath. If you can't find one, send me a pm. I have one I don't use right now and I could be persuaded to part with it. :)
     
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  4. MikekiM

    MikekiM Well-Known Member

    Is this what you have??
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    I have one of these, sans cap.. My dad gave it to me years ago. I haven't used it in the absence of the cover since alcohol would likely just evaporate..
     
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  5. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Yep. That's what I have. Mine's newer looking. The story I got on mine is that the family who owned it dug it up out of their backyard, cleaned it up and sold it. Those were made in the 1930's, and I'm surprised that a scuttle manufacturer hasn't started making them. The alcohol does evaporate, but it takes about two weeks, and since you should be replacing the alcohol weekly, that shouldn't be a problem. without the cap, it could be a problem...
    Although the lid has a hole in the top for the razor handle to stick out of.
     
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  6. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave


    Remember that here are the ground rules.

    http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/nationwide-box-tour-2013.31093/#post-545594

    Ground rule #6 allows for you to only PM me about the blades. If you choose to ask me questions about the blades then that is allowable. The mystery comes to everyone else waiting and each pack is revealed one by one. So the person receiving the box earlier would be more likely to ask questions since the level of choices will be higher. You do have to PM me your choice whether you use me as a guide or not. I have a list to keep track of the blades in terms of the order in which they were selected and by whom it was selected. That list will be published when the box tour is complete. I may also compile your thoughts on the blades from this thread as well. It may become a De facto blade testing poll with insight into what you picked, why and your level of enjoyment.
     
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  7. Luteplayers

    Luteplayers Well-Known Member

    Here is what I took from the box: 1960s Wilkinson Sword Blades, Newer Wilkinson Swords, SuperMaxs, Japanese packaged Feather, Derby Extra, Dorcos, Vintage SE Blade, Small Blade Charm, Dragonfly Goats Milk Soap, Avon Black Suede AS Salm, RazoRock Cumba Cheech Soap, Caswell Massey Almond Shave Soap, and Old English Cologne.
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    Here is what I am adding: Local AS Cream from GardenDreams.org, Travel Size Maca Root Shave Cream, C.O. Biglow Shave Cream, 2oz Bottles of Osage Rub, 2oz Bottles of Lilac Vegetal, Feather Blades, Polsilver Blades, 59 Blue Tip SS, 66 Slim Adjustable, 67 Black handle SS, Everready Open Comb SE, Old Type, Schick Injector (E type I think), Schick Injector Blades.
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  8. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Interesting on both the take away...

    LP Took.jpg
    and adds.

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    The box gets more interesting.

    Due to Mike's injury situation and his withdrawal, I think that JRod22 is next with the box.

    Here is the order after it left my place.

    1. OLD DIRIGO STATE {LUTEPLAYERS} Completed
    2. KNICKERBROCKER STATE {MIKEIM} Pass
    3. MONUMENTAL STATE {JROD}
    4. SANDHILL STATE {TURK}
    5. AZTEC STATE {CARBONSTEEL}
    6. CYCLONE STATE {BLANKA}
    7. BULLION STATE {THEVEZ2}
    8. PRAIRIE STATE {RYANBALES}
    9. SUCKER STATE {AZARIUS}
    10. CHEESE STATE {NUKELALOOSH}
    11. CHINOOK {BILLR}

    Enjoy.
     
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  9. JRod22

    JRod22 Well-Known Member

    :bounce017::bounce015::happy108::scared011:
     
  10. fishcrow

    fishcrow Birdman of TSD

    Hey guys, I'm sorry for the delay I have been in the hospital this past week. Nasty Brown Recluse gave my hand a good gnawing.

    mikeim, is having surgery we wish him the best and quick recovery. He decide to give the box a pass. JRod22, the box will go to you next. Get your postcard ready.
     
  11. JRod22

    JRod22 Well-Known Member

    Yikes good to here your doing better. I'm all ready to go!
     
  12. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Brad, I hope you are feeling better and that your hand is healing up. Both my Dad and Uncle have tangled with Brown Recluses and they can really do some damage.
     
  13. fishcrow

    fishcrow Birdman of TSD

    Thankfully it was on top of my wrist instead of the underside. They pumped antibodies through iv, while I was in hospital. I'm feeling better it will take time for my hand to heal totally.
     
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  14. Luteplayers

    Luteplayers Well-Known Member

    The box is on its way jrod.
     
  15. JRod22

    JRod22 Well-Known Member

    Sweet!!! I'll keep an eye out.
     
  16. Turk

    Turk Well-Known Member

    Oh man! After JRod22 I am next!! Can't wait! :happy108:
     
  17. fishcrow

    fishcrow Birdman of TSD

    The box is on the move to JRod, stop #2 in the Nationwide Box Tour.:happy096:
     
  18. JRod22

    JRod22 Well-Known Member

    The box came in today! Woohoo. So much cool stuff. Going to try out one of the SE's tomorrow to see if I like it. I think I already know what I'm taking but will wait to post the picture until I send it out. I may have to get a bigger box, that bugger is so full, I dont think its going to fit the stuff I'm adding. Am I aloud to get a slightly bigger box? As far as the mystery blade game goes, I just made a pick w/o consulting Gary. I picked some Schick super stainless steel krona comfort edge blades. Excited to try them. I'll let you know how it goes, but want to test a few things so I can figure out what I'm taking before I try them out. :happy093:
     
  19. Queen of Blades

    Queen of Blades Mistress of Mischief Staff Member

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    I don't know if the group will allow that. I'll leave it to them.

    I believe y'all are using a large flat rate box. But...

    If you know how much the box weighs and the zip code for it's next stop, you can check the shipping prices here. Sometimes the flat rate boxes aren't actually saving money.
     
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  20. Billr

    Billr Mix Master Mighty White!

    Come on Box! You guys are doing great things with that box, I wonder which blades will be left more me to try??
     
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