Monthly Haul for April 2012

What did the postman bring this month?

I just got this scuttle, made by a potter over at Etsy named Doug Smith. Unfortunately, just after I took the picture, I dropped the scuttle a few inches into the sink, probably because of its rather awkward low handle, and chipped the spout. Aaaarrrgh.

Quite a coincidence that John should post here at this time.

I got this group of soaps from John.

It looks like 2x what I actually bought becasue everything has been put into containers except for the stick.



I'll probably leave the stick open for a quite some time before using it. The scent is quite potent right now. Too much so.

Tomorrow I use the Valobra.

I received this vintage Somerset Simpson butterscotch brush. I have no idea what model it is. Its handle shape is a little different than that of the W2. Perhaps Gary can chime in with information.

Nice find John!

(04-02-2012, 01:27 PM)churchilllafemme Wrote: I received this vintage Somerset Simpson butterscotch brush. I have no idea what model it is. Its handle shape is a little different than that of the W2. Perhaps Gary can chime in with information.

Beautiful brush. I really like the knot shape on that brush. What is the diameter of the knot ?

Here's what was waiting on me when I arrived home a short time ago. I have often said that given enough time many things will come full circle. I started out with a boar brush many years ago and I find that I have a growing fondness for boar brushes.

A wonderful Haul came in for me today, including a cream I used when I lived in Thessaloniki, Greece when my family and I left Israel.

Here is what I received:

1x Kolynos Regular sc tube (I used this stuff when I lived in Thessaloniki)
1x Kolynos Sensitive sc tube
1x Prosar sc tube (also from Greece - smells awesome!)
1x Beau Mec sc tube (also from Greece)
1x Electra's Secrets Cinammon scented bath soap
1x Electra's Secret's Lavander scented bath soap

Guys, forgive me for not showing a photo of the Beau Mec and Kolynos Sensitive creams......

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I received some heirlooms yesterday - straight razors that belonged to two of my maternal great-great-grandfathers, and a barber hone that belonged to my paternal great-grandfather.

Today I got a package from Mama Bear's Soaps, including sandalwood/vanilla for me, and lilac/lavender for part of one of my daughter's sweet sixteen presents.

What's the one on the left? Is that one of the 2010 customs?

(04-02-2012, 03:12 PM)ridgerunner Wrote: Here's what was waiting on me when I arrived home a short time ago. I have often said that given enough time many things will come full circle. I started out with a boar brush many years ago and I find that I have a growing fondness for boar brushes.

(04-02-2012, 05:19 PM)JAYDEE Wrote: A wonderful Haul came in for me today, including a cream I used when I lived in Thessaloniki, Greece when my family and I left Israel.

Here is what I received:

1x Kolynos Regular sc tube (I used this stuff when I lived in Thessaloniki)
1x Kolynos Sensitive sc tube
1x Prosar sc tube (also from Greece - smells awesome!)
1x Beau Mec sc tube (also from Greece)
1x Electra's Secrets Cinammon scented bath soap
1x Electra's Secret's Lavander scented bath soap

Guys, forgive me for not showing a photo of the Beau Mec and Kolynos Sensitive creams......

Hey Jeff,

Those creams look interesting. Where did you purchase them from? Someone you know in Greece?

Thanks!

(04-02-2012, 03:04 PM)SteelTown Wrote:

(04-02-2012, 01:27 PM)churchilllafemme Wrote: I received this vintage Somerset Simpson butterscotch brush. I have no idea what model it is. Its handle shape is a little different than that of the W2. Perhaps Gary can chime in with information.

Beautiful brush. I really like the knot shape on that brush. What is the diameter of the knot ?

I don't have calipers, but just looking with a ruler, the knot appears to be 22mm.

(04-02-2012, 03:12 PM)ridgerunner Wrote: Here's what was waiting on me when I arrived home a short time ago. I have often said that given enough time many things will come full circle. I started out with a boar brush many years ago and I find that I have a growing fondness for boar brushes.

Lovely brushes! Enjoy them in good health.

(04-02-2012, 06:05 PM)SharpSpine Wrote: What's the one on the left? Is that one of the 2010 customs?

The one on the left is a Semogue 620.

Just received a WEBER ARC to go with my WEBER DLC so I can now shave both sides of my face at the same time. Feels like the wild west where the cowboys had a 6 Gun in each hand and feared no one !!!!! Watch out beard WEBER is going to whack you good !!!!!!!

I just got these two Schick razors, an I2 Hydro-Magic and a J3 Golden 500 Hydro-Magic, and some injector blades. My first foray into injector razor use.

I received two refill pucks of AOS Lavender Shave Soap this afternoon. I plopped one cake into a wooden bowl and it is set to go for tomorrow's shave. I love the scent and know that I am really going to like this soap.

(04-04-2012, 04:54 PM)churchilllafemme Wrote: I just got these two Schick razors, an I2 Hydro-Magic and a J3 Golden 500 Hydro-Magic, and some injector blades. My first foray into injector razor use.

PURDY!

I got some pictures of those heirloom razors. You can check them out this gallery.

I also picked up some samples and a new puck of L'Occitane Cade this week.

The mail carrier delivered me a Gillette Richwood...

Got started on the 1st or 2nd with a brand new Weber DLC Bulldog. I have really fallen in love with this razor. I have about 5 shaves on this thing so far, three with Supermax plat and 2 with Astra SP blade. Five No Nick / No Weeper shaves, Five BBS shaves, zero tugging or pulling. It is simply comfortable and sooth as silk. I do believe this razor might be my Nirvana