Monthly Haul for May, 2012

What did you get this month or if it didn't arrive yet I bet you can't wait.

Shave Nook mugs!!!

... a 1940's Gillette #25 set ...

It has the UK "flat base plate", which is the Tech head that better suits me and I believe it to be identical to the Gillette New head but in closed comb configuration, and a late New handle.

(05-01-2012, 12:55 PM)Tony SC Wrote: ... a 1940's Gillette #25 set ...

It has the UK "flat base plate", which is the Tech head that better suits me and I believe it to be identical to the Gillette New head but in closed comb configuration, and a late New handle.

That is beautiful Tony. Use it well.

Mr. Postman delivered this to my house today, all the way from Canada.

   

Thanks Jerry, it is already seating in the nook waiting to be taken for a spin ! The handle, although hollow seems just the same weight as the Fat Handle Tech.

Have you noticed any major diference between the old formula and the new?

(05-01-2012, 01:18 PM)Johnny Wrote: Mr. Postman delivered this to my house today, all the way from Canada.

(05-01-2012, 01:18 PM)Johnny Wrote: Mr. Postman delivered this to my house today, all the way from Canada.

Love that bottle design.

(05-01-2012, 06:03 PM)tgutc Wrote: Have you noticed any major diference between the old formula and the new?

(05-01-2012, 01:18 PM)Johnny Wrote: Mr. Postman delivered this to my house today, all the way from Canada.

Don't know. I will use some this weekend. I did rub a little on my forearm this morning just to see what it smelled like. Can't quite pinpoint it, but it has a little different smell than the old formula. One thing I can say about, the small amount I put on my forearm this morning, I can still smell it. The old formula scent would have been gone a long time ago.

(05-01-2012, 12:55 PM)Tony SC Wrote: ... a 1940's Gillette #25 set ...

Tony, that's a nice set. I've always loved the British sets in various bakelite(ish) cases. Well done.

Hi, I just got my package of Proraso also. It's great, enjoy.
Regards!
safaripete

(05-01-2012, 01:18 PM)Johnny Wrote: Mr. Postman delivered this to my house today, all the way from Canada.

Far from the other side of the world, but without leaving the nook!

Wow, that's a beautiful brush. If it works half as good as it looks......you'll be a lucky man. Use it in good health.
Best Regards,
safaripete

Hi all, just received a Damascus Blade one piece Straight Razor from "Buckingham & Sons". It looks pretty good for an inexpensive razor. I'm planning to give it a good stropping, check the sharpness by shaving with it, and then put it into my rotation. I'll keep you posted on The Straight Razor Forum.
Best regards!
Safaripete
MAY 3, 2012
JUST POSTED A DAMASCUS RAZOR FOLLOW UP ON THE " BEGINNER STRAIGHT RAZOR FORUM"

Two friends, one from Portugal, another from Spain, sent me:

- The new LEA stick, with tallow and lanolin;
- sample of Gillette aftershave;
- sample of the new Proraso sandalwood;
- sample of a new Portuguese shaving cream, made by Ach.Brito/Confiança for the "Antiga Barbearia de Bairro" brand.

(05-02-2012, 12:25 PM)oversaturn Wrote: Two friends, one from Portugal, another from Spain, sent me:

- The new LEA stick, with tallow and lanolin;
- sample of Gillette aftershave;
- sample of the new Proraso sandalwood;
- sample of a new Portuguese shaving cream, made by Ach.Brito/Confiança for the "Antiga Barbearia de Bairro" brand.

That does it. I want their names and all of your addresses. I'm on my way.

(05-02-2012, 12:31 PM)Johnny Wrote: That does it. I want their names and all of your addresses. I'm on my way.

oversaturn, are these products available in the US? I would like to try them. Still searching for the best products........as we all are
Regards!
Safaripete

- The Proraso sandalwood will be available soon, I think (does italianbarber have it yet? or bullgoose?);
- the new LEA stick w/ tallow and lanolin will be available soon in the US (shave-a-buck, I think, maybe bullgoose as well?);
- the new "Antiga Barbearia de Bairro" shaving cream: not sure, maybe soon at theportugalonlineshop.com

My loot came today!

Shiny Omega brush and razor stand
Trumper's Limes Skin Food
Floïd Vigoroso
D. R. Harris Arlington cologne.