Monthly Haul: May 2019

(05-10-2019, 11:34 AM)Ols67 Wrote: Seaforth Shave Soap and Aftershave set straight from the 1940s!  The soap is new and unused...the aftershave was previously used up.

There is still a powdery frangrance about the shave soap...I am going to give it a whirl on Sunday!


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Matt

Great score, Matt.

1919-2009 Simpson 90th Anniversary LE Astor

(05-17-2019, 03:43 PM)primotenore Wrote: 1919-2009 Simpson 90th Anniversary LE Astor

Jaw droppingly Beautiful

(05-18-2019, 11:37 AM)P.B Wrote:

(05-17-2019, 03:43 PM)primotenore Wrote: 1919-2009 Simpson 90th Anniversary LE Astor

Jaw droppingly Beautiful

Thank you. Simpson hit this one out of the park.

Edit: They went out pretty quick! Graphite was sold out in less then a minute, I'm pretty sure!

Just received my latest Simpson "Grey Box" era brush. This one is a 59 in Best Badger. I am overwhelmed at the quality of the "best" badger hair that was used back then. Definitely on par with what manufacturers are calling "Super Badger" or "Silvertip" today. The size also surprised me. It's the largest of my Simpson brushes. Family photo on the bottom.

(05-22-2019, 11:08 AM)primotenore Wrote: Just received my latest Simpson "Grey Box" era brush. This one is a 59 in Best Badger. I am overwhelmed at the quality of the "best" badger hair that was used back then. Definitely on par with what manufacturers are calling "Super Badger" or "Silvertip" today. The size also surprised me. It's the largest of my Simpson brushes. Family photo on the bottom.

That 59 is a great acquisition Primo.  Is it NOS?  The 59 is one of my favorite Simpson handles, and it's an underrated brush.  I don't recall seeing a 59 with such a nice, bulb shaped knot.  The 59's I've seen usually have a hybrid knot leaning towards a fan.  I'd like to see a new 59 release with Simpson Super Badger or Silvertip.

(05-17-2019, 03:41 PM)primotenore Wrote:

(05-10-2019, 11:34 AM)Ols67 Wrote: Seaforth Shave Soap and Aftershave set straight from the 1940s!  The soap is new and unused...the aftershave was previously used up.

There is still a powdery frangrance about the shave soap...I am going to give it a whirl on Sunday!


Vr

Matt

Great score, Matt.

Thanks Primo! I have been so pleased as of late with the rotation of Safari, Old Spice, Tabac, AOS Sandalwood (tallow), and Stirling...I haven’t used it yet! I am neglecting my other soaps as well! Perhaps I will give this Seaforth stuff a try Sunday evening!

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Matt

(05-17-2019, 08:14 AM)Sully Wrote:

(05-10-2019, 11:34 AM)Ols67 Wrote: Seaforth Shave Soap and Aftershave set straight from the 1940s!  The soap is new and unused...the aftershave was previously used up.

There is still a powdery frangrance about the shave soap...I am going to give it a whirl on Sunday!


Vr

Matt

Fantastic score Matt!

If you decide to wash the shaving mug, do not put it in the dishwasher.  I've seen posts where guys used it as a coffee cup and ran it through the dishwasher, it comes out as white mug with all of the graphics washed away.

Shawn! Thanks for the tip!!! I think that after the soap is used up...years down the road...I will wash by hand! Plenty of ordinary mugs around here.

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Matt

(05-22-2019, 04:36 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote:

(05-22-2019, 11:08 AM)primotenore Wrote: Just received my latest Simpson "Grey Box" era brush. This one is a 59 in Best Badger. I am overwhelmed at the quality of the "best" badger hair that was used back then. Definitely on par with what manufacturers are calling "Super Badger" or "Silvertip" today. The size also surprised me. It's the largest of my Simpson brushes. Family photo on the bottom.

That 59 is a great acquisition Primo.  Is it NOS?  The 59 is one of my favorite Simpson handles, and it's an underrated brush.  I don't recall seeing a 59 with such a nice, bulb shaped knot.  The 59's I've seen usually have a hybrid knot leaning towards a fan.  I'd like to see a new 59 release with Simpson Super Badger or Silvertip.

Ricardo,

Here you go.

(05-22-2019, 06:41 PM)pc4406 Wrote:

(05-22-2019, 04:36 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote:

(05-22-2019, 11:08 AM)primotenore Wrote: Just received my latest Simpson "Grey Box" era brush. This one is a 59 in Best Badger. I am overwhelmed at the quality of the "best" badger hair that was used back then. Definitely on par with what manufacturers are calling "Super Badger" or "Silvertip" today. The size also surprised me. It's the largest of my Simpson brushes. Family photo on the bottom.

That 59 is a great acquisition Primo.  Is it NOS?  The 59 is one of my favorite Simpson handles, and it's an underrated brush.  I don't recall seeing a 59 with such a nice, bulb shaped knot.  The 59's I've seen usually have a hybrid knot leaning towards a fan.  I'd like to see a new 59 release with Simpson Super Badger or Silvertip.

Ricardo,

Here you go.

Thanks for sharing Patrick.  That knot is quite a gem for a "Best."  Primo and you are fortunate to have found two exceptional 59's.

(05-22-2019, 04:36 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote:

(05-22-2019, 11:08 AM)primotenore Wrote: Just received my latest Simpson "Grey Box" era brush. This one is a 59 in Best Badger. I am overwhelmed at the quality of the "best" badger hair that was used back then. Definitely on par with what manufacturers are calling "Super Badger" or "Silvertip" today. The size also surprised me. It's the largest of my Simpson brushes. Family photo on the bottom.

That 59 is a great acquisition Primo.  Is it NOS?  The 59 is one of my favorite Simpson handles, and it's an underrated brush.  I don't recall seeing a 59 with such a nice, bulb shaped knot.  The 59's I've seen usually have a hybrid knot leaning towards a fan.  I'd like to see a new 59 release with Simpson Super Badger or Silvertip.

Thanks Ricardo.
Don't think it's NOS. Clearly it has seen limited use. The handle is awesome. I had no idea. Excellent ergonomics. MUCH better than the Chubby handle (IMO). The knot is a beast. 

(05-22-2019, 06:41 PM)pc4406 Wrote:

(05-22-2019, 04:36 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote:

(05-22-2019, 11:08 AM)primotenore Wrote: Just received my latest Simpson "Grey Box" era brush. This one is a 59 in Best Badger. I am overwhelmed at the quality of the "best" badger hair that was used back then. Definitely on par with what manufacturers are calling "Super Badger" or "Silvertip" today. The size also surprised me. It's the largest of my Simpson brushes. Family photo on the bottom.

That 59 is a great acquisition Primo.  Is it NOS?  The 59 is one of my favorite Simpson handles, and it's an underrated brush.  I don't recall seeing a 59 with such a nice, bulb shaped knot.  The 59's I've seen usually have a hybrid knot leaning towards a fan.  I'd like to see a new 59 release with Simpson Super Badger or Silvertip.

Ricardo,

Here you go.

Exquisite, Patrick. Let's see a full-bloom photo. 

(05-23-2019, 10:01 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(05-22-2019, 06:41 PM)pc4406 Wrote:

(05-22-2019, 04:36 PM)TheLegalRazor Wrote: That 59 is a great acquisition Primo.  Is it NOS?  The 59 is one of my favorite Simpson handles, and it's an underrated brush.  I don't recall seeing a 59 with such a nice, bulb shaped knot.  The 59's I've seen usually have a hybrid knot leaning towards a fan.  I'd like to see a new 59 release with Simpson Super Badger or Silvertip.

Ricardo,

Here you go.

Exquisite, Patrick. Let's see a full-bloom photo. 

Primo,

Here it is, still damp from the morning shave.

(05-23-2019, 11:09 AM)pc4406 Wrote:

(05-23-2019, 10:01 AM)primotenore Wrote:

(05-22-2019, 06:41 PM)pc4406 Wrote: Ricardo,

Here you go.

Exquisite, Patrick. Let's see a full-bloom photo. 

Primo,

Here it is, still damp from the morning shave.

This beautiful Rooney 1/2 Ivory Finest just arrived.

(05-23-2019, 02:53 PM)churchilllafemme Wrote: This beautiful Rooney 1/2 Ivory Finest just arrived.

Beautiful, John. Your Rooney collection must be amazing.

(05-23-2019, 03:57 PM)primotenore Wrote:

(05-23-2019, 02:53 PM)churchilllafemme Wrote: This beautiful Rooney 1/2 Ivory Finest just arrived.

Beautiful, John. Your Rooney collection must be amazing.

Thanks.  I've sold all my duplicates, but I have 30 of the Finests, all different.  I still have a few more gaps to fill in the collection.

(05-23-2019, 09:39 PM)churchilllafemme Wrote:

(05-23-2019, 03:57 PM)primotenore Wrote:

(05-23-2019, 02:53 PM)churchilllafemme Wrote: This beautiful Rooney 1/2 Ivory Finest just arrived.

Beautiful, John. Your Rooney collection must be amazing.

Thanks.  I've sold all my duplicates, but I have 30 of the Finests, all different.  I still have a few more gaps to fill in the collection.

Family photo...