May 2017 Acquisitions

[mr. smith]

Can't tell you about the AdP cream but I would bet you will love the C&S performance.

I am definitely looking forward to trying out the C&S. I've tried the AdP and really like it; great performance. I have read that C&S is a great performer too. It's nice that I was able to acquire these top shelf products.

 

[TomG]

So, on my travels ,I acquired these fine products:

I have commented on their excellent performance in my SOTD post; but the kicker is the price:

Schick Premium Razor + 5 German Schick blades: £2.80
Kapo Fresh Shaving Cream: AUD £0.43 (that's right,folks, 43p)
Argo Neo Gold A/S Balm: AUD £0.50 (50p)

Now if they had been ropey perfromers, I'd kinda understand, but they are bloody good!

 

[Chinski]

Had this made by Tom in California. 26mm Manchurian badger. Really pleased.

 

[Benz3ne]

Received my RazoRock Black Hawk today - Took a little over a week to arrive from Belgium. I think I will be test-driving her later. Photo to come later, also.

On a slight aside, boy oh boy is she light! There will be no issues using a light touch with this brooding beauty!

 

[shaunwistow]

Thanks to Martyn @wooky114 for the Lea soap, which I've squashed into a pot. Thanks to @Gareth1982 for selling me the 3 other soaps. Thanks to talkquickly for the metal which has just gone in my recycle bin.

 

[Fergiebilly]

Got this about Mint German Made Hamburg Ring 6/8th in the Post Today...I Honed it on a My Naniwa Super Stone Progression to 12 K then Finished Her on the Escher Thuri..The Blade Says "Extra Hollow Ground" But its Actually a 1/2 Hollow Grind..In My Experince True Extra Hollow Grinds are Very Rare & Razor Manufactures Often Misuse the Term "Extra Hollow" as a Sales Pitch..

The Factory Grind is One of the Best I have Seen..It Took a Spectacular Edge..I Need to Stop Buying SRs in this Condition to Sell as I Just Wanna Keep them for My Own Collection..

Billy

 

[Taipan]

This came today. Supposed to be a fine shaver, I'll find out soon!
According to Mr Waits, this dates to 1961. Does anyone know better?

 

[jmudrick]

This came today. Supposed to be a fine shaver, I'll find out soon!
According to Mr Waits, this dates to 1961. Does anyone know better?

View attachment 25499

Definitely not 1961 (no stainless blades in 61 for starters). If not on the instructions did you check the case for a date (M-68 or something like that)? Plastic knob and Schick Krona on the doors suggest 68-71-ish. Older Kronas (65-66) have no door markings and metal knob.

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[Blademonkey]

More soap! At a jolly good price too!

 

[shaunwistow]

View attachment 25501 More soap!

I've got an empty wooden Windsor bowl en route, need to snap up a soap next.

 

[Benz3ne]

@shaunwistow @Blademonkey The Windsor soap smells divine. Also pairs particularly well with Fine L'orange Noir splash!

 

[Blademonkey]

@shaunwistow @Blademonkey The Windsor soap smells divine. Also pairs particularly well with Fine L'orange Noir splash!

Will have to get some of that now!

 

[Taipan]

Definitely not 1961 (no stainless blades in 61 for starters). If not on the instructions did you check the case for a date (M-68 or something like that)? Plastic knob and Schick Krona on the doors suggest 68-71-ish. Older Kronas (65-66) have no door markings and metal knob.

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Thanks for the info. Also replied at the other place!

 

[Blackmass]

 

[Blademonkey]

Puffy eyes and dark circles .......get to bed at a decent hour!

 

[Blackmass]

Puffy eyes and dark circles .......get to bed at a decent hour!

Yes Dad!