January 2018 Acquisition Thread

[alfredus]

Oh happy days oh happy days...finally my Christmas present is here - well worth the wait

Snow White Tips

Truly perfect finish on the handle

Clumpy Clumpy

Curly Curly

Bloom

 

[todras]

Oh happy days oh happy days...finally my Christmas present is here - well worth the wait

Snow White Tips

Truly perfect finish on the handle

Clumpy Clumpy

Curly Curly

Bloom

Ha!

So you went for the blue, absolutely beautiful brush my friend, congratulations!

 

[alfredus]

Ha!

So you went for the blue, absolutely beautiful brush my friend, congratulations!

Thank you very much. I must admit I bought it more out of curiosity and had no big expectations...now I am kinda kicking myself for not ordering more...the knot seems to be really outstanding and I haven't even shaved with it...

 

[SpeedyPC]

Oh happy days oh happy days...finally my Christmas present is here - well worth the wait

Snow White Tips

Truly perfect finish on the handle

Clumpy Clumpy

Curly Curly

Bloom

@alfredus I know where you've got this secret weapon from outside of P&C, because you needed a new brush so bad

 

[SydBJW]

Thank you very much. I must admit I bought it more out of curiosity and had no big expectations...now I am kinda kicking myself for not ordering more...the knot seems to be really outstanding and I haven't even shaved with it...

Great looking brush @alfredus .

I think the shavemac knots are underrated by many --- my shavemac knot might be my favourite and I have some very good brushes.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Mail Call:- Three package arrived today and I'm looking forward to used the GEM Micromatic Clog-Pruf after my last shave tomorrow with the Bullet Tip, not quite happy about the PAA Starling SE because there's a small error when loading the bloody GEM blade. I'll so see how this shave using the blue and yellow plate soon, because I'm desperate to used the GEM Micromatic Clog-Pruf.

 

[Bucephalus]

Received this morning from TSW, nice packaging and VERY WELL protected:
https://thestraywhisker.com.au/the-stray-whisker-safety-razor-and-brush-stand-with-sizing-collar/
Embossed, not a sticker, with TSW logo and accompanied by sample of Wolfpac "Morning Glory" shave soap! Keep it clean guys!

Here it is with my Schick Krona and TF 24mm Plissoft synthetic with Ash and Amber handle:
https://imgur.com/a/l5cDq

 

[alfredus]

Don't be so lazy and post only links - then we'll have to do the hard work and click them

 

[Sticky]

Arrived today, it may not change my life but it ruined my sabbatical. Looking forward to giving it a run

 

[shavenardo]

Let me know how it goes. I'm seriously interested in how modern SEs rate.

 

[Greenpike]

When Beard and Blade run out of Pinaud talc for your balls. Let's see how you compete, Suavecito. Anyone tried the aftershaves?

Also... Yes... I have been singing the brand name to the tune of Despocito.

 

[FluffyGroodle]

My brush came earlier than expected I haven't had a chance to use it yet...saving that pleasure for my birthday shave - El Druida 26mm manchurian in white/clear/cocobolo

 

[Snooze]

My brush came earlier than expected I haven't had a chance to use it yet...saving that pleasure for my birthday shave - El Druida 26mm manchurian in white/clear/cocobolo

Very nice brush @FluffyGroodle - if you're coming on Saturday to the meet up could you bring along?

 

[FluffyGroodle]

Very nice brush @FluffyGroodle - if you're coming on Saturday to the meet up could you bring along?

Done

 

[dangerman]

Omega 48 Professional. I was moved to try this by posts on this forum. My second brush and my first natural fibre. So far I'm quite enjoying it, and it's still early days as far as breaking in. I seem to get a lot of passes out it. It's not going to win any prizes for looks, but I knew what to expect for the price and I actually like in a utilitarian way.

Also motivated by members suggestions are the soaps. One is a puck of Lea placed in a repurpaced Tobs container. The other is Valobra hard soap.

 

[Razor Burn]

Arrived today, it may not change my life but it ruined my sabbatical. Looking forward to giving it a run

Oh man you got one too. Let me know what you think as I absolutely love mine. I know it's not one of those fancy brushes other guys are getting but man it's soft, a treat to use and was fairly cheap. I'm kinda sad I missed out on the Starling but with my razor collection / RAD I couldn't justify the purchase. Happy shaves!

 

[SpeedyPC]

Oh man you got one too. Let me know what you think as I absolutely love mine. I know it's not one of those fancy brushes other guys are getting but man it's soft, a treat to use and was fairly cheap. I'm kinda sad I missed out on the Starling but with my razor collection / RAD I couldn't justify the purchase. Happy shaves!

My Starling Razor is going back to PAA for a replacement. Because the top cap has many issues because the top cap need to roll forward to allow the back end need more L corner shape to come in contact with the base plate, at the front of the top cap there should be no gaps between the blade this needed to be flush flat and level on top of the blade surface.

 

[Sticky]

Oh man you got one too. Let me know what you think as I absolutely love mine. I know it's not one of those fancy brushes other guys are getting but man it's soft, a treat to use and was fairly cheap. I'm kinda sad I missed out on the Starling but with my razor collection / RAD I couldn't justify the purchase. Happy shaves!

I couldn't resist adding the Rocket, for the price and I like the look, when I ordered the Starling, glad to hear you like yours as I haven't tried it yet. I will give it a run tomorrow

 

[todras]

The other is Valobra hard soap.

Superb choice of soap, it's not much in the Fragrance department but oh boy does it make a grand lather when loaded heavy

 

[todras]

Arrived today, it may not change my life but it ruined my sabbatical. Looking forward to giving it a run

Congratulations on breaking your sabbatical for PAA