Acquisitions 1st Feb - 29th Feb 2016

[Fergiebilly]

Blades to fit the Razor !
Even SWMBO likes the appearance of this Schick C1 ?
Hope to get access to repeating magazine , seized tight at the moment . Any ideas for resolving the situation most
welcome.

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That's a C 1 Open Comb Alright...Through it into some Hot Soap Water & let it Steep for a Day or So..Dish Washing Liquid quite thick so it acts as a Lubricant ..Try that..

Billy

 

[mpf9ret]

That's a C 1 Open Comb Alright...Through it into some Hot Soap Water & let it Steep for a Day or So..Dish Washing Liquid quite thick so it acts as a Lubricant ..Try that..

Billy

Cheers Billy,
Will do and hope it works, quite keen to see how it operates. Have seen instructions on U Tube.
Mike B

 

[Hishg]

Two of the best current soaps there is in my opinion. I love that Bay Rum smell and the post shave feel on the Wickham's is sublime. Enjoy!

I have to admit I was taken aback by smell of the OSP bay rum at first, but it lathered brilliantly so I persisted, and left the lid off for a week! The smell has mellowed (or I've got used to it) and I like it so much I want to try another OSP soap.

 

[pjgh]

The Wickhams arrived yesterday. I've had the OSP for almost 2 weeks but hadn't got around to photographing it.

Good on you! I have a wonderful soap from Rolls Razor, vintage, back to the '50s and the scent is sublime; like fresh sheets billowing in the breeze. Wickham's South Sea Spray comes so very close to that experience in a modern soap. Super Smooth is a super soap. OSP, too. Great Bay Rum!

 

[riverrun]

Cheers Billy,
Will do and hope it works, quite keen to see how it operates. Have seen instructions on U Tube.
Mike B

Also have a look here for some serious Schick Type C surgery.

 

[Electrif]

I have to admit I was taken aback by smell of the OSP bay rum at first, but it lathered brilliantly so I persisted, and left the lid off for a week! The smell has mellowed (or I've got used to it) and I like it so much I want to try another OSP soap.

I found that the scent improved over time with the OSP Bay Rum test sample. As for a different OSP I recommend Orange & Patchouli. Performance is up there with the best.

 

[Mrchick]

My wife made the mistake of getting a pedicure in a shop next door to an antique shop[emoji1]
I finally have a nice E-2

 

[LittleAl]

Nice wooden shaving bowl (already being eyed-up by the wife for her own nefarious uses), Simpsons unscented cream, Braveheart head to upgrade an unloved razor. Not terribly exciting, but shavemail is always worth having

 

[Uncle Bertie]

It seems the rather attractive metal shaving brush in my French bundle is an Ever Ready and it's made of silver!

 

[Mr_Smartepants]

Had a few packages show up today.
Wolfman polished brass WR1-OC & WRH1. Bufflehead Inglenook, Mots Français Prétentieux (MFP), & Petite Fleur.

 

[Uncle Bertie]

A bit more of my epic mail call from France:
A NEW with CBA etched on the cap.

I've fallen in love with this Tech though, it's been so thoroughly loved that the gilding has all worn off the cap and is now a beautiful, warm burnished brass.

Finally these four brushes, the silver Ever Ready which has a lovely soft badger knot, the next one has no marks on it but again a lovely soft knot. Next is a Plisson boar with a bit of damage to the label Finally a Paul La Folie brush made for them by Plisson, lovely quality handle but the knot feels like it needs breaking in. All in all, a bloody good haul.

I also bought this from the bay, a thin handle British NEW, dammit I mean OLD.

 

[Useless shaver]

Great acquisitions, gentlemen!

Here's my just delivered 1936 US Aristocrat. If we ever agree what's a '36 and what's a'34...

 

[p.b]

Had a few packages show up today.
Wolfman polished brass WR1-OC & WRH1. Bufflehead Inglenook, Mots Français Prétentieux (MFP), & Petite Fleur.

That is so pretty. I'm always impressed at the finish of Wolfman razors.

 

[Nico1970]

Had a few packages show up today.
Wolfman polished brass WR1-OC & WRH1. Bufflehead Inglenook, Mots Français Prétentieux (MFP), & Petite Fleur.

Erik - that Wolfman looks exquisite!

 

[Dave-the-rave]

I also bought this from the bay, a thin handle British NEW.

That NEW looks OLD.

 

[Uncle Bertie]

That NEW looks OLD.

I'm a bit of a dummy with these identifications, despite having spent a long time on Mr-Razor I'm still a bit wobbly on identification. It will help now I have these things in my hand. Can you clarify if you have the time?