Monthly Haul: May 2017

Tom, that Emperor came out very nice.  It's nice to see Simpson doing restoration work.

Charcoal Goods handle - Stars and Stripes Brass LE.  Dark antique finish (darker than picture).  Notice - no head yet

(05-26-2017, 07:25 PM)SCOV Wrote: Charcoal Goods handle - Stars and Stripes Brass LE.  Dark antique finish (darker than picture).  Notice - no head yet

Beautiful

I received this today and can't wait to use it.

(05-27-2017, 11:32 AM)Wayjr Wrote: I received this today and can't wait to use it.

That's gorgeous!

Gillette #88
It's brassier than it looked in the photos, but I'm pleased.

This is what has arrived, there are items that were ordered that won't arrive until next month.

Thanks to my friends on the Nook. Been able to finally acquire a Paladin and Cobra and Mike's.


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Today arrival, very very nice!

(05-29-2017, 10:17 AM)Jags009 Wrote:

Thanks to my friends on the Nook. Been able to finally acquire a Paladin and  Cobra and Mike's.


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That's great to see!  Enjoy!

(05-29-2017, 10:17 AM)Jags009 Wrote:

Thanks to my friends on the Nook. Been able to finally acquire a Paladin and  Cobra and Mike's.


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Jagdeep, great that you've been able to acquire all this nice gear.

Yesterday I picked up a bottle of Old Spice Classic Aftershave.  It is the first time I ever tried an Old Spice Aftershave!  Even though it is not the original, I figured I held out too long and had to lose my virginity!  I guess I can finally call myself a wet shaver!  I missed it growing up, my father never used it, never really used aftershaves with carts, and when I started DE shaving, I went right for Clubman and never even thought about Old Spice.  I guess it is one of those things everyone should try.  Too bad they say the new stuff is no where near as good as the vintage, but you just can't go to the store and buy something they don't make anymore.  I guess better late then never!

Steve

Picked up some Mike's wild honeysuckle, which is a nice, fresh scent. (out of stock already though!)

No June Haul so I am posting here.  Today I received a cool package from PAA with the following:


Black Bot Artisan Shave Soap - Crown King Formula 4oz
Crown King Black Bot Aftershave & Cologne - An Epic Homage To Black Belt! 3.5oz
Lime Ice Sage Aftershave/Cologne (w/ Aloe, Alum & Menthol) 3.5oz
Pineapple Bay Rum Shave Soap - Crown King Formula 2oz (Bundled with I'd Rather Be Shaving Mug)
PAA Potassium Alum Block 97 Grams (W/ Rubber Grip Band & Recyclable Plastic Travel Case)

I waited for the package to do a noon SOTD & start trying out the new goodies before leaving for Germany Monday.  Used the Black Bot soap & AS with a cup of coffee in my new mug (after removing the soap).  Great stuff.  The Black Bot AS is the star.  Love the scent and the strength seems to be excellent.  Highly recommend.  I just wish PAA made pucks of the Pineapple Bay Rum soap instead of placing the soap directly in the mug.  I scooped it out of the mug and put in in another container and it was a bit messy.  Very slick.  I think I will try this Monday morning before leaving, doing a lime shave Sunday with the new AS.
Steve