November 2016 Acquisitions

[3pass]

Chiseled Face Ghost Town Barber is worth a look. Comes in a sample too.

Happen to have that one, don't mind it at all.

 

[Normie]

2 shaver heaven soaps were waiting at the post office for me!
Finally got my order from the final sale. Drogon Noir vegan and Spiced Mahogany tallow.

 

[walklikeaduck]

 

[todras]

Gillette Fatboy and Gillette SLIM restored in Bright Nickel by Dave of Restored Razors for $200 including postage. I could not be happier with the skill and care Dave has taken with these two pieces. Turnaround time was 6 weeks from him receiving the razors. Delivery when they were returned was 4 days. A great bloke who does superb work, highly recommend him.

Can't wait to put these old pieces back into active service

 

[RazorPlay]

AusFarce finally got around to delivering my G&C package! I have Feather Pro and Super Pro blades to try now. All of this stuff is new to me. I test lathered the brushes - the Omega 80266 was a stinker while the Proraso Omega brush was pretty mild. I loaded us some smelly shower gel and have left it in the knot to dry. The 80266 lost about 8 bristles whereas the Proraso has only lost one so far. I wanted the Proraso brush because it's a shorter loft than the Omega 49 for face lathering. Had a go this morning and was very impressed - although I have a very low base for comparison! Both knots feel great to me...

 

[Sxot]

Some splashes to match to existing soaps, a bottle of "Cool" because it's great stuff. Over the next few months I hope to have all three reserves and Seville - because why not? Reviews are glowing!

 

[todras]

Some splashes to match to existing soaps, a bottle of "Cool" because it's great stuff. Over the next few months I hope to have all three reserves and Seville - because why not? Reviews are glowing!

Nice Tux, I def approve

 

[TomG]

Gillette Fatboy and Gillette SLIM restored in Bright Nickel by Dave of Restored Razors for $200 including postage. I could not be happier with the skill and care Dave has taken with these two pieces. Turnaround time was 6 weeks from him receiving the razors. Delivery when they were returned was 4 days. A great bloke who does superb work, highly recommend him.

Can't wait to put these old pieces back into active service

They both look beautiful.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Mail call:- Received an iKon X3 slant head today from @nsavage thanks buddy and I'll be shaving this very soon and it's already attached to the The Stray Whisker Howitzer handle

 

[todras]

They both look beautiful.

I'm really happy with his work Tom, for the money and my intention to use them they are exactly what I was after. Dave does some nice work over there, he worked his magic on the mechanical aspects of them too, tightened them up and so forth and the adjustable dial has been oiled and a few parts replaced I am guessing.

 

[Snooze]

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My first proper artisan brush!!
Its a small Eagle (turquoise silver and violet marbled) - looks amazing in the light - pictures don't do it justice - look like an opal!

Handle is 44mm, with 20mm TGN Silvertip knot, with a 42mm loft.
I like smaller brushes - I got this one off Fleabay - looks and smells brand new - still in box - I think the purchaser thought it was too small.
Will try it out tomorrow with my Shaver Heaven delivery that also arrived this week - some Arctic Mango and Oatmeal Stout.[/url]

 

[TomG]

Some splashes to match to existing soaps, a bottle of "Cool" because it's great stuff. Over the next few months I hope to have all three reserves and Seville - because why not? Reviews are glowing!

And nice to see a TARDIS in the background @Sxot.

 

[nsavage]

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My first proper artisan brush!!
Its a small Eagle (turquoise silver and violet marbled) - looks amazing in the light - pictures don't do it justice - look like an opal!

Handle is 44mm, with 20mm TGN Silvertip knot, with a 42mm loft.
I like smaller brushes - I got this one off Fleabay - looks and smells brand new - still in box - I think the purchaser thought it was too small.
Will try it out tomorrow with my Shaver Heaven delivery that also arrived this week - some Arctic Mango and Oatmeal Stout.

Nice looking brush mate. Well done!

 

[Normie]

AusFarce finally got around to delivering my G&C package! I have Feather Pro and Super Pro blades to try now. All of this stuff is new to me. I test lathered the brushes - the Omega 80266 was a stinker while the Proraso Omega brush was pretty mild. I loaded us some smelly shower gel and have left it in the knot to dry. The 80266 lost about 8 bristles whereas the Proraso has only lost one so far. I wanted the Proraso brush because it's a shorter loft than the Omega 49 for face lathering. Had a go this morning and was very impressed - although I have a very low base for comparison! Both knots feel great to me...

Your brushes will continue to get better and better over the next shaves!

I got one similar to your white handled one in September, and it's really soft now! [emoji3]

 

[Sxot]

And nice to see a TARDIS in the background @Sxot.

Just realised how much of a geek that photo makes me out to be! Meh.... if the shoe fits....

 

[alfredus]

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[url=https://flic.kr/p/Pb3Pt8]

My first proper artisan brush!!
Its a small Eagle (turquoise silver and violet marbled) - looks amazing in the light - pictures don't do it justice - look like an opal!

Handle is 44mm, with 20mm TGN Silvertip knot, with a 42mm loft.
I like smaller brushes - I got this one off Fleabay - looks and smells brand new - still in box - I think the purchaser thought it was too small.
Will try it out tomorrow with my Shaver Heaven delivery that also arrived this week - some Arctic Mango and Oatmeal Stout.[/url]

Beautiful - congratulations & enjoy

 

[Snooze]

Beautiful - congratulations & enjoy

Thanks @alfredus - Im beginning to see the magic attraction these brushes have...

 

[Snooze]

Nice looking brush mate. Well done!

Thanks @nsavage !!

 

[nsavage]

Thanks @alfredus - Im beginning to see the magic attraction these brushes have...

Beware the rabbit hole.....

 

[Mark1966]

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My first proper artisan brush!!
Its a small Eagle (turquoise silver and violet marbled) - looks amazing in the light - pictures don't do it justice - look like an opal!

Handle is 44mm, with 20mm TGN Silvertip knot, with a 42mm loft.
I like smaller brushes - I got this one off Fleabay - looks and smells brand new - still in box - I think the purchaser thought it was too small.
Will try it out tomorrow with my Shaver Heaven delivery that also arrived this week - some Arctic Mango and Oatmeal Stout.

All these brushes seem to grow in the greenery I notice ...