Acquisitions - April 2024
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A very kindly gifted few blades from a very kind forum member. I was only expecting a couple of packs, not 39x3 tucks!
Very pleased as taking kindly to these Brazilian Wilkies
Very pleased as taking kindly to these Brazilian Wilkies
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I picked up a really nice condition Clix in a case:
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A rush of blood to the head and I had to have a dibble in the Aladdin’s cave that is Connaught Shaving. I’ve re-connected with some fave blades from the past… unfortunately they were sold out of Perma-sharps. But, I did get some freebies. It’s a shame DFS didn’t chuck in a freebie when they delivered my new sofa.
Despite spending a lot of time in Spain, I’ve been unable to find LEA sticks… too busy eating, drinking and siesta-ing… so I got a couple. If they are Ok, I’ll use them for holidays and move my Arko sticks into mainstream shaving.
Hang on a minute… there’s an EJ89 3D Diamond there… I don’t remember ordering that… must have pressed the wrong button. Too late to send it back now, I suppose…
Amazing service from Connaught, by the way. The parcel arrived less than 24 hours from ordering it. Arrived Royal Mail 24.
Despite spending a lot of time in Spain, I’ve been unable to find LEA sticks… too busy eating, drinking and siesta-ing… so I got a couple. If they are Ok, I’ll use them for holidays and move my Arko sticks into mainstream shaving.
Hang on a minute… there’s an EJ89 3D Diamond there… I don’t remember ordering that… must have pressed the wrong button. Too late to send it back now, I suppose…
Amazing service from Connaught, by the way. The parcel arrived less than 24 hours from ordering it. Arrived Royal Mail 24.
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The extremely generous PIF from @Crossan arrived while I was away! I can’t wait to try the Fatboy out again now I’m a little bit more capable with my wet shaving than when I first got one! I love the Fine soap and balm scent and wanted a new boar brush for a while now! Add to that the Super Iridium blades and I think it’s fair to say I know what I’ll be using for tomorrow’s shave of the day!
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Another vintage Trumpers ... and this time, one with the Broad Oak Toiletries formulation which I believe puts it between 2008 and circa 2011/2012 when they went full retard and jumped over to the dreaded Soapworks formulation.
Gold dot.
See: https://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/community/threads/acquisitions-march-2024.59517/post-944353 for my previous Trumpers purchase which is the Standard Company Limited formulation.
Gold dot.
See: https://www.theshavingroom.co.uk/community/threads/acquisitions-march-2024.59517/post-944353 for my previous Trumpers purchase which is the Standard Company Limited formulation.
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... and a vintage Floris 89, which I believe is the post-tallow formulation placing it in the early 2000s or possibly 1990s (notice the Imperial and Metric measurements).
This one is what I refer to as the 'Legacy Stearate' formulation in my British Triple-Milled guide (see sig) and bears some similarity to Culmak of the 1980s who may well have been a recipient of soap from the same formulators.
This one is what I refer to as the 'Legacy Stearate' formulation in my British Triple-Milled guide (see sig) and bears some similarity to Culmak of the 1980s who may well have been a recipient of soap from the same formulators.
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I always find with stuff like that… perhaps if it’s gone past it usage as a shaving soap. It’s always good if you buy a second hand brush or if you’re wanting to clean a razor up. They always have their uses one way or another instead of binning it.
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Whilst out and about today I stopped at a few antique shops.
Bought myself a blade storage tin.
Also
Found these 2 razors which I thought maybe any members who restore vintage razors might be interested in.
I'll be posting on sales page.
Bought myself a blade storage tin.
Also
Found these 2 razors which I thought maybe any members who restore vintage razors might be interested in.
I'll be posting on sales page.
