The Haul: December 2016

I still need to get one! I read it really helps with quiting smoking . I'm 3 weeks so far without a cigarette. But the craving is still there at times..

 

I love this one.
The good thing with these spinners is that if you're a bit handy you can even make your own for a few dollars. There's some people over in this thread on TSR that made some really neat ones for close to nothing.

 

Congrats.

 

My ATT Calypso R1 arrived today. Just my initial observations. As usual ATT does a good job with the packaging and presentation of their razors and this one was no exception. Since it is aluminum it is very light as expected. The machining of the razor is on par with ATT SS DE razors I have used. There are minor tool marks on the inside top plate. The anodizing is flawless and the color is much nicer than I expected. The gray is darker in color almost a gun metal gray color while the blue base plate in not nearly as bright as it appears in photos. I purchased this as Christmas gift to myself from my Mom. Each year, I do this and go visit her with the gift so she can see what she has given me. This way I get something I want and she gets a kick out of the day as well. My Christmas with her is this coming Sunday, so I will post my thoughts on the razor as I use it next week.

 

You never know what will catch on. I remember these being popular when I was a kid.

 

ATT should use this photo instead of the ones they have on their site - this looks a LOT better! Nice

 

Thank you DB. With there photos I am happy to say I was pleasantly surprised.

 

Razors that Just came in from Japan. All look solid, just need a little prettifying.

Japanese "Old Cherry 8934"



J.A.Henckels 472


Japanese "Cape 1000" Swedish Steel


Japanese "Harthy Razor"

 

Just picked this up from my local barber supplier. Recommend them highly... they smell unbelievable but has anyone tried this stuff?



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Finally received the Clubman Special Reserve Cologne, I'm not too sure about this strange smell from the bottle it's bloody weird

 

much heavier, better balance, larger adjustment range...IMO if they were not DE royalty my gillettes would be sold.

 

Received my straights back from Glen @gssixgun . Awesome!! I'm at a loss for words...

Double Duck, C-MON Cadillac, and Adoration.



I also received my TGN order of two 24mm silvertip standard badger, two 24mm black badger, and two 22mm nylon.

 

Congratulations!

 

You might consider decanting it. Otherwise, after you apply it it really settles down to a pleasant scent. Enjoy.

 

@Primotenore I'll see what I can find to have this SR transfer from a plastic bottle to a glass bottle, and while we're on the subject is their a very good reason for this to change bottle does it make the scent smell bad?

 

I like these bottles from Hobby Lobby $2



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I use these. Generic olive oil cruet, around $2-3 also, available in the kitchenware section of most grocers.

It's totally different out of glass. Can't prove why, probably plastic chemistry, but it's a real thing with Pinaud. Much better from glass.

 

The scent does settle after the initial flash off of alcohol. Use S.R. sparingly until you determine how it acts with your personal chemistry. A little goes a long way, and a bit of manly perspiration reactivates it.

 

No idea. I have just read that decanting some fragrances allows them to mellow. Perhaps it's the addition of oxygen, like wine. Who knows? I did NOT however decant my SR, but I did my Veg. Let us know how it works out.