Shaving acquisitions May 2023

[pjgh]

I have a feeling under the label will be an imperial leather stamp. Why change the die, just change the colour.

You've gone and said it now ... it's going to niggle me. Mind you, if I can get the label off intact, I can put it back on straight.

 

[jimmyc]

You've gone and said it now ... it's going to niggle me. Mind you, if I can get the label off intact, I can put it back on straight.

Can you not just gently run a fingernail over the label, you would mot need much pressure to feel any ridges.

 

[pjgh]

Can you not just gently run a fingernail over the label, you would mot need much pressure to feel any ridges.

I did just that ...

The logo on the Imperial Leather lid is quite pronounced ... and (genius idea) can be felt through a sticky label. Conversely, on the Gerard lid, I can't feel any indentations and looking at it under magnification in the strong sunlight, I can't that it is anything other then a smooth middle.

Thanks for the idea!

So, the Gerard label will stay exactly as is ... which pleases me that it set such a trend that many would follow suit, even modern artisans like Razor Emporium (REx 1955).

 

[Glen_Lee]

Picked up a 1990s Gillette Sensor Excel razor in decent nick. I look forward to reminiscing about my formative shaving days

 

[Wazzer3]

Purchased a La Savonnaire du Moulin original shave soap (200g) from YourShave.com a Spanish company that was easy to deal with and promptly dispatched my order. Used the soap this morning and it’s very good although not inexpensive.

 

[Blademonkey]

Purchased a La Savonnaire du Moulin original shave soap (200g) from YourShave.com a Spanish company that was easy to deal with and promptly dispatched my order. Used the soap this morning and it’s very good although not inexpensive.

But worth every penny, a wonderful soap.

Paul.

 

[isaiah53]

Haven't had any tabac after shave for a while, and love that clothes rack at a charity shop kinda smell. Saw it on offer at Boots so thought I'd indulge...

 

[Wazzer3]

Haven't had any tabac after shave for a while, and love that clothes rack at a charity shop kinda smell. Saw it on offer at Boots so thought I'd indulge...
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Musty old granny smell?

 

[richardjl41]

This month:
Kai blades for SE razor: kai captain mild
Razorock handle
Styletto aluminium razor from TGS
Rapira blades
TFS Torino forti sensazioni
Furbo blue vintage

Have a nice day!

 

[churchilllafemme]

I am waiting now for a Charcoal Goods Gen-1 Lvl-1 and a Paradigm Ti-1. Here are some images of the CG, one of only 10 made in 316L SS and I believe the only one that is mirror-polished.

 

[Crossan]

I am waiting now for a Charcoal Goods Gen-1 Lvl-1 and a Paradigm Ti-1. Here are some images of the CG, one of only 10 made in 316L SS and I believe the only one that is mirror-polished.

Very very nice good catch, certainly never seen a mirror polish one before.

 

[semi]

even more blades from Alexandria, Egypt.



I remember buying a tuck of these locally while there on holiday and really liking them so looking forward to using them again.

 

[Blademonkey]

Received today from Slickboys and check out the label, it's on straight!

Paul.

 

[Pontormo]

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Received today from Slickboys and check out the label, it's on straight!

Paul.

how would you describe the scent?

 

[Blademonkey]

how would you describe the scent?

I'm afraid I'm the worst person to ask as far as scent is concerned but I can say it's not overpowering, floral with notes of vetiver and Sandalwood, quite pleasant, but the soap produces a great lather.

Paul.

 

[Daz McG]

Nice arrival from shaving time today had some loyalty points and they had them on sale stirling satsuma edt and balm