The Haul: November 2020

Thanks! I hope a little sarcasm was obvious. I'm super excited.

I've never been this lucky but about 1 in 5 razors I purchase for plating don't need anything more than a good cleaning.

Back story: I do my own plating and buy a lot of Superspeeds and NEW LCs to plate and give as gifts.

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Always a better chance of scoring something nice when it's not cleaned up.

 

Monday’s mail call is 2 epic packages. First from Barbus US is Dermacol Poker Face aftershave, 2 Barbus Classic aftershaves along with some free samples of their shave creams, aftershave gel and a packet of Tiger Platinum blades. Second is a 98% full bottle of Jade East from 1964. In all due honesty, the vintage formula of Jade East smells way better than its modern version.

 

A few more brushes to work on: Two Stag B1030's, a Beau Brummel 460 Up-Rite and another Rubberset 200-2.................

 

awesome brushes Jim.love the rubberset..

 

cool haul Angelo..

 

Thanks Gary, I went for the Beau Brummel. Never saw one like it before.

 

first one i have ever seen as well.,but that goes for most brushes.that's what makes them so interesting..they are being sold all over again..

 

Now this is not technically shave-related, but it is mos def© NOVember related.

 

I bet it lathers better than their shave soap.

 

I almost purchased the shave soap as a bath soap. Same price.

 

very cool..

 

1920's Milady Decolletee Parisienne arrived today. I also made up a reproduction instruction sheet for it...........

 

cool set Jim..

 

Thanks Gary. It does have the usual hairline crack at each end. But surprisingly all of the gold plate is intact.

 

looks really good,little use...i have a 1930 brit rfb version..

 

Yesterday I received a package from the Bay. It was a vintage D. Miller & Son Eldon Workbroom Cut Throat Razor. I could not resist picking this up since it had my eldest sons name Eldon on the blade. It isn't a common name today and I always get a kick out of finding things that remind me of my family. It isn't sharp and will need a new edge, but the blade is not in bad shape. I am not sure of the age, but I would guess it is from the 1890's. It is always cool to shave with history. If anyone knows anything about this razor, let me know. The scales look old and a bit small for the blade. My guess they are not the original. I though they were going to be made from wood like a broom handle, but they appear to be some kind of plastic or horn. Nevertheless, I can't wait to get this guy shave ready. I am waiting for a 1000 grit stone on back order, and will try honing this once I receive it. My lowest is 4000 and I think I need to go lower. I'm inexperienced in honing so this will be a nice project to learn with and improve my skills. The razor was only $15 so I am not worried about trying to restore it. I don't want to ruin it, but I think it will turn out fine.

 

Wednesday FedEx call is a Blackland Dart high polished stainless steel DE razor I bought with my winnings from the casino from Monday morning.

 

cool haul Angelo..

 

Thanks.