June 2022 SHAVING Acquisitions

[Mark1966]

Not wanting to get on the wrong side of @MadFlava81 ...

Post details of your shaving acquisitions here (with pics please - we love pics)

Edit: Cool non-shaving stuff here

 

[MrPeanut]

https://flic.kr/p/2np7XHj

Thanks again @Gargravarr
Loving the smell of all of these, cant wait to try the nordost especially.
My son loves the dr harris, he wants us to shave tonight

 

[Gargravarr]

https://flic.kr/p/2np7XHj

Thanks again @Gargravarr
Loving the smell of all of these, cant wait to try the nordost especially.
My son loves the dr harris, he wants us to shave tonight

Wow, that was quick. Well done AusPost. I hope you like them. Interesting that this son likes the smell of the DRH. I just couldn't get along with it, even though the base is superb. (DRH Windsor is one of my favourite soaps.) Likewise, the Omnibus base in the B&M is quite possibly the best of any artisan soap.

 

[MrPeanut]

Wow, that was quick. Well done AusPost. I hope you like them. Interesting that this son likes the smell of the DRH. I just couldn't get along with it, even though the base is superb. (DRH Windsor is one of my favourite soaps.) Likewise, the Omnibus base in the B&M is quite possibly the best of any artisan soap.

Yeah we all liked the smells in all of them, the mrs comented specifically on the DRH and nordost, too much mountain air making your nose go funny

 

[Gargravarr]

Yeah we all liked the smells in all of them, the mrs comented specifically on the DRH and nordost, too much mountain air making your nose go funny

Maybe you're right. I guess I could have tried the time-honoured trick of leaving them open on a window-sill (maybe in a shed) for a few weeks, but I'm happy enough to pass them on to someone who appreciates them from the get-go.

 

[Nanook]

Yeah we all liked the smells in all of them, the mrs comented specifically on the DRH and nordost, too much mountain air making your nose go funny

Nordost smells awesome, but I can assure you, after using it and wearing the balm for a week, it gets a bit sickly. But for an every now and then thing, it's a fantastic scent.

 

[klinker]

Karve Christopher Bradley Razor Copper, 3.25” Handle, SB “C” & “D” Plates, Original Top Cap, Stand.

 

[klinker]

Golden Shave Double Head Handmade Brass Safety Razor

 

[Nanook]

https://imgur.com/a/hzcObjd

A 70s Avon cologne bottle in the shape of a shaving brush.

 

[SpeedyPC]

https://imgur.com/a/hzcObjd

A 70s Avon cologne bottle in the shape of a shaving brush.

Well, that’s no bloody good, because, you can’t create a fabulous lather from a piss all bottle brush.

 

[klinker]

AP Shave Co. 24mm G5C Synthetic Shaving Brush

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[rbscebu]

I just couldn't help myself. My other Gold Dollar W59 looked lonely.

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Now to bread-knife the excessive (for me) smile out and hone it up to shave-ready. Another Windrose case has been ordered for these two. I just hope that they don't (in)breed.

 

[Nanook]

YAQI Mercury with Telescopic handle

Head - Good
Handle - Rubbish

I thought I'd try out this combination. Whilst I do like the Mercury head, the handle unfortunately isn't the best. I thought an adjustable handle might be good for traveling, and although I think the idea was good, the thread is far too sloppy and the whole razor basically wobbles against your face. Not really ideal when you have a sharp blade against your neck.

 

[bernie01]

the thread is far too sloppy

Half a dozen wraps of plumbers tape might fix this perhaps?

 

[Nanook]

Half a dozen wraps of plumbers tape might fix this perhaps?

I was close to using thread lock glue

Your's is a great suggestion though.

The handle screws out to a fair length, so if I screw it right out, thread tape the lower threads, that might be enough to stiffen it up. I'll give that a go

 

[SpeedyPC]

YAQI Mercury with Telescopic handle

Head - Good
Handle - Rubbish

I thought I'd try out this combination. Whilst I do like the Mercury head, the handle unfortunately isn't the best. I thought an adjustable handle might be good for traveling, and although I think the idea was good, the thread is far too sloppy and the whole razor basically wobbles against your face. Not really ideal when you have a sharp blade against your neck.

The head design looks similar to a Fine Accoutrements Marvel razor which isn't available at the moment

 

[klinker]

The head design looks similar to a Fine Accoutrements Marvel razor which isn't available at the moment

Actually, It's a pretty good copy of an old discontinued Merkur Progress three-piece. Hence the similarity between Mercury and Merkur.

 

[Nanook]

The one thing I have found is that when going ATG, it's difficult to find an angle where it will cut but It gives great feedback WTG, you certainly know it's cutting by the noise it makes.

 

[Gargravarr]

The one thing I have found is that when going ATG, it's difficult to find an angle where it will cut but It gives great feedback WTG, you certainly know it's cutting by the noise it makes.

When I eyeballed your picture, I nearly mentioned that it would probably be a noisy beast, but it looks like you found out for yourself

 

[SpeedyPC]

Actually, It's a pretty good copy of an old discontinued Merkur Progress three-piece. Hence the similarity between Mercury and Merkur.

You mean this old 3 piece Merkur Progress