Acquisitions - December 2022

[Gairdner]

I love the cheap alum blocks but I don’t use them on ‘Le coupon’ rather on ‘Le pits & bits’. Tres effective!

 

[NotTheStig]

Was very glad to win this auction and then really pleased to get this so quickly.

From what I have read on here and B&B it was made for France only. The seller claims it is unused. It's certainly in great condition but has some surface scratches on the silo doors. Absolutely no plating wear though.

The blades are still cellophane wrapped and they have what looks like a set of instructions or an advertising pamphlet inside.

 

[NotTheStig]

A set of pictorial instructions were also included with the set.

The case has a lot of fine scratches. Wondering if Brasso or T-Cut would improve it or make it worse (or melt it!)

 

[Boycie83]

Was very glad to win this auction and then really pleased to get this so quickly.
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From what I have read on here and B&B it was made for France only. The seller claims it is unused. It's certainly in great condition but has some surface scratches on the silo doors. Absolutely no plating wear though.
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The blades are still cellophane wrapped and they have what looks like a set of instructions or an advertising pamphlet inside.
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That's a great find!

 

[ekeko]

A set of pictorial instructions were also included with the set.
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The case has a lot of fine scratches. Wondering if Brasso or T-Cut would improve it or make it worse (or melt it!)
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Great find well done. Go easy with cutting polishes you could lose the gloss finish. Enjoy the age related patina of the box, the razor and contents look perfect.

 

[ekeko]

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Are those Personna hair shaper blades Dave?I’ve successfully used that blade (despined) in my vintage Wilkinson. Just need to shorten it a bit, the width is perfect and the shave excellent, they are surgical steel though so not surprising I guess. Alan

 

[Gairdner]

There’s a polish made for acrylic watch faces that should help. It polishes out scratches and leaves the glass clear. I’ll try find the name of it.

 

[Gairdner]

Got it:

Polywatch

The famed Peek polish also works so maybe use that for coarser work then finish with Polywatch?

Gorgeous set by the way.

 

[Dave in KY]

Are those Personna hair shaper blades Dave?I’ve successfully used that blade (despined) in my vintage Wilkinson. Just need to shorten it a bit, the width is perfect and the shave excellent, they are surgical steel though so not surprising I guess. Alan

Not in the picture (what was in it) but that's what I use in it

 

[Gairdner]

P.S. pop a piece of ultra low tack masking tape like Frog tape over the Gillette logo.

 

[TobyC]

Are those Personna hair shaper blades Dave?I’ve successfully used that blade (despined) in my vintage Wilkinson. Just need to shorten it a bit, the width is perfect and the shave excellent, they are surgical steel though so not surprising I guess. Alan

Surgical steel is just 316L stainless, pretty common stuff.

 

[Gairdner]

Matron went to the shops. Matron bought these:



I love Matron!

P.S. I’m told they were 3 for 2!

 

[donnie_arko]

I passed a Superdrug today, and saw the following.

I hope it is a sign they will restock their Forest Fresh and Sierran Breeze aftershaves.

 

[Gairdner]

I passed a Superdrug today, and saw the following.

I hope it is a sign they will restock their Forest Fresh and Sierran Breeze aftershaves.

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Oh, I do hope so. Especially Forest Fresh as unlike Boot’s excellent Freshwood, this scent lasts quite well.

 

[donnie_arko]

Oh, I do hope so. Especially Forest Fresh as unlike Boot’s excellent Freshwood, this scent lasts quite well.

They are new price tags as well, it used to be £2.49 per bottle or 2 bottles for £4, so they have put up the price. If it had been discontinued, I can't see why they would print off labels for the price increase.

I hope it is a sign it will return!

 

[Gairdner]

They are new price tags as well, it used to be £2.49 per bottle or 2 bottles for £4, so they have put up the price. If it had been discontinued, I can't see why they would print off labels for the price increase.

I hope it is a sign it will return!

Spot on for observation skills, Shubs. However, I always thought it was £2.99? Mind you, my thoughts are as muddy waters. Now there’s a bluesman for you.