Acquisitions 1st January to 31st January 2016

[Scratch]

I missed having a razor to clean up so when I saw a Gillette English New set going, I couldn't resist. It arrived today.
In the blade holder are a Gillette Blue and Gillette Super Silver blade, both in their wrappers, and a couple of Wilkinson Sword blades and a folded-up old Gillette advert. Also included were 3 sealed packs of Wilkinson Sword stainless blades (blue packet) and one open pack.

Here it is before any cleaning.

 

[Darkbulb]

Received some more New Forest brushes this past week.....

Lot 1:
Received these seven stunning NF brushes:

In close up:

Lot 2:
Also received these two:

The California "New Forest...forest" is starting to shape up:

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[pjgh]

You really are building a most definitive collection. This line-up is looking really good!

 

[Gordy]

Gorgeous array of brushes there, all the more shame they aren't produced anymore.

 

[Darkbulb]

You really are building a most definitive collection. This line-up is looking really good!

Thanks but there are still some holes in the collection

I really do love these brushes though - hands down my favorite general purpose brush.

 

[riverrun]

Received some more New Forest brushes this past week.....

That's just greedy

 

[Darkbulb]

That's just greedy

Actually waiting for 4-5 more that will fill some, to me, really important 'gaps' in the collection. I'll post some piccies in a week or so

 

[Darkbulb]

You really are building a most definitive collection. This line-up is looking really good!

Oh and Peter has been really helpful with correctly identifying them (and is even sending over some spare stickers).
He has also allowed me to use some of his content on his site as I'd like to create a post about all his various brushes so some information can be found in one place in case when/if his old site gets mothballed.

 

[Mr_Smartepants]

Finally received some items shipped from the UK-US-UK.
My first Duke-3. Thought it'd be bigger.



...and after a welcoming bath.

 

[Wishbone]

I like that handle ......... I've got a few brushes knocking about........ But I always use just the one; my Simpson X2L Colonel in Best Badger. I've used them all ..... The Simpson is just like a Swiss Army Knife for all my soaps and goops.

That's tempting me, though .....

 

[Hishg]

Arrived today, just unwrapped it, not even cleaned and disinfected yet.

 

[tomj777]

Well, today is one of those days where my age in years was momentarily yet precisely measurable as an integer (48, profile pic is ancient and chosen for humours effect).
So... here we are:

An explanation of items in the picture ...
A Kent BK8 (Silvertip) - wow does that make a difference from my Omega boar bristle.

Because I'm not in a position to undertake non-voluntary work, my father has bought me a course on medieval history

As I really enjoyed the `making of` drama over Christmas, my wife bought me Dad's Army (complete bar the lost episodes of season 2)...

And I received this birthday card referencing another passion of mine

The underlying jigsaw is not only a base to put things to photograph but also an antidote (for I've overdone it rather with one of my voluntary works and it's quite a good therapeutic / calming / centring activity - today is a good day, btw).

Hmmm - Dorset Blue Vinney (Thanks eldest little sis)

 

[churchilllafemme]

I just got an Elan bowl to put into rotation with my scuttles for building the morning lather. It is thick enough that if it is pre-warmed, it might help to keep the lather warm, and it is about the right size and shape for my brushes.

 

[Tazman007]

Thanks to @Darkbulb managed to snag all of these at half price from Gallant & Klein. Looking forward to trying the soap and the Colonel.

 

[Darkbulb]

Thanks to @Darkbulb managed to snag all of these at half price from Gallant & Klein. Looking forward to trying the soap and the Colonel.

Happy to enable.

 

[Uncle Bertie]

I just got an Elan bowl to put into rotation with my scuttles for building the morning lather. It is thick enough that if it is pre-warmed, it might help to keep the lather warm, and it is about the right size and shape for my brushes.

AIDA

Attention
Interest
Desire
Action

I'd like me one of those