February 2018 Acquisitions
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I scored a couple of lovely vintage Gillette's last week.
What I thought was a US Aristocrat but I now believe to be a 1955 Diplomat? and a superb English made No 58 (1954-55) Aristocrat Junior.
The gold plating has rubbed off the Diplomat in a few places but it's still a
very good razor (lovey leather covered box)
The plating on the English one is fantastic, I thought it was rhodium but research here and other places says it very well done nickel?
Both great shaves, I think the Aristocrat Jnr has the edge?
https://flic.kr/p/24EZKEX
What I thought was a US Aristocrat but I now believe to be a 1955 Diplomat? and a superb English made No 58 (1954-55) Aristocrat Junior.
The gold plating has rubbed off the Diplomat in a few places but it's still a
very good razor (lovey leather covered box)
The plating on the English one is fantastic, I thought it was rhodium but research here and other places says it very well done nickel?
Both great shaves, I think the Aristocrat Jnr has the edge?
https://flic.kr/p/24EZKEX
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If you ever wanted to get the Diplomat replated, I highly recommend Chris, he also has an Etsy store: BackRoadsGold
You scored well with those vintage Gillette's
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Thanks, I'll have a look
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Two new aftershave lotions from the new line from @neilbart. Really looking forward to trying them.
https://bartsbalm.co.uk (if I have broken any rules with the linking let me know and I'll remove it).
Amber and Moroccan Jasmine
Rosemary and Sandlewood
Good to see a forum member with their own line of products.
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https://bartsbalm.co.uk (if I have broken any rules with the linking let me know and I'll remove it).
Amber and Moroccan Jasmine
Rosemary and Sandlewood
Good to see a forum member with their own line of products.
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Visited the Traditional Shaving Co in Leeds on the way to work, what a bad move. Walked out with some more 'Gentleman's Tonic' Shaving cream (my cream of the moment) and another Muhle synthetic brush (faux horn) as I rate them highly. A nice weighty brush.
Also tried their new Lime Cologne and must say I was quite impressed. Certainly on the list for a pleasant light scent come the summer.
Also tried their new Lime Cologne and must say I was quite impressed. Certainly on the list for a pleasant light scent come the summer.
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Lovely looking scuttle there Sean, and interesting it being a brush scuttle instead of the more usual.Called in the potters to collect this today.
Looking forward to my bowl that is in production at the moment (less than half way, so not expecting it until very late March, or into April)
Cheers, John
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Bit of a luxury item really, not entirely necessary. But it does keep the brush and lather warm between passes.
March / April will soon come around.
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I did say there was absolutely no rush, and I'd be happy for it to be ready when it is ready.
Getting something that looks as good, and personalised, for a very modest cost seemed too good to ignore.
Thanks again, John
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The Yaqi brushes from China. Used the short translucent yellow handle, very soft bristle and has noticeable back bone due to its short loft. Wonderful and showy brushes.
Razors are for adding show
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Razors are for adding show
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