Here's mine, a Fred Dickinson & Gilroy travel brush and tube not sure on the knot but doesn't feel too scratchy, what appears to be a Wardonia open comb razo( that takes normal blades)r, it just has made in England on the plate, 10 7O'Clock Yellows, 14 7O'Clock Super Platinum Blacks, 10 Wilkinson Sword Economie( which I've never tried before and a Stirling Black Ice soap sample which I will have to PIF to someone as I can't abide licorice or aniseed.
Thanks very much Santa been wanting to try an open comb razor, how aggressive are these and anything to watch out for.
What a simply incredible present from Santa - the handle is such high quality its incredible - and has a birth year 2 shilling coin set in the base. Speechless here - the quality of this brush is amazing.
Cant wait to first read up on the emulsion then try it out. Also read a lot about the sputnik blades recently so they will get used once I'm over my probationary period.
Also got a tub of proraso white and a bottle of Trumpers Limes skin food from the family.... not to mention all the little prezzies "the fish" got for me too.
Some very generous presents here, and mine is too:
A fountain pen and ink, Feather blade bank, Mama bears shaving soap, two creams, oodles of blades and some C&S samples (which I am ESPECIALLY pleased about as that will satisfy a chattering little minky).
So today I shall be shaving with bacon soap, then putting on some C&S Cuba (I've already tried it on my hand and couldn't detect any unpleasant notes).
Owing to a twist of fate, I was lucky enough to receive two Secret Santa parcels! In the first I received a DR Harris Marlborough shaving stick, which is perfect for me as Marlborough is my favourite of their scents and the aftershave I use on a daily basis. Thanks Santa no. 1!
The second package contained an Arko stick, a tube of Gillette cream and two vintage items: a Charlie Brown soap (already commandeered by my children) and, most impressively, a period bottle of Playboy Aftershave. The A/S has been sampled and it's fair to say that it takes a cauterising approach to skin care - it burns more than the surface of the sun - and the fragrance has a fair amount of longevity; several washes later and it's beginning to fade to a level where it doesn't cause fits of coughing and sneezing in those around me!! Basically, it's Sex Panther!
Many, many thanks to my two SS's - brilliant presents that are both useful and very amusing
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Merry Christmas to you all!! What a fantastic community we have here; it's a privilege to be a member.
Thanks to my secret Santa. I have a bottle of skin bracer I have been wanting to try for a while now. Also a tub of Fiori & Frutta shaving cream which I have never heard of until now. Had a quick google and it sounds like I am going to like it a lot.