Acquisitions Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2015

Some items arrived from Spain today, just in time for Christmas :)

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From giftsandcare.com: Faena Lavender lanolin and Valobra unscented.
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Pannacrema Nuavia Blu bought to my friend @ronindug (thanks Alberto [emoji106]).
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From Bomarzo64.com I've just received his new shaving soap with his own trade mark, Saponificio Varesino Tundra Artica and Saponificio Varesino Illipe butter.
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And one wonderful brush from our friend @El Druida, made in Picual Olive, with a really good knot, Shavemac Silvertip two bands FAN 26x50.
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After lathering a couple of times...
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My First Gillette Rocket! It was a purchase from Bay of E.

This actually arrived yesterday morning. It's had a soak in warm soapy water, a quick scrub with soapy toothbrush, then been disinfected. I've decided not to give it the "full treatment", I gave my Fatboy and my Slim the full treatment, and now I'm worried that I've damaged the TTO and adjustment mechanisms.

The first thing I noticed is how smooth and firm the TTO mechanism is compared to my adjustables, the quality feels much higher. Second thing is how reassuringly heavy it is for such a small razor. I'm going to use it for my Christmas Day shave!

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Hishg said:
My First Gillette Rocket! It was a purchase from Bay of E.

This actually arrived yesterday morning. It's had a soak in warm soapy water, a quick scrub with soapy ttothbrosh, then been disinfected. I've decided not to give it the "full treatment", I gave my Fatboy and my Slim the full treatment, and now I'm worried that I've dammaged the TTO and adjustment mechanisms.

The first thing I noticed is how smooth and firm the TTO mechanism is compared to my adjustables, the quality feels much higher. Second thing is how reassuringly heavy it is for such a small razor. I'm going to use it for my Christmas Day shave!
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Here's some good news for you: That's not a Rocket ........... It's a '49 Aristocrat Junior ..... Like a Rocket, but with the same head as the #16 Aristocrat. These British built models were known for their solid build and bulletproof mechanisms ....... Very popular across the pond.

Of course, the bad news is that you're still in the hunt for a Rocket :D
 
Wishbone said:
Here's some good news for you: That's not a Rocket ........... It's a '49 Aristocrat Junior ..... Like a Rocket, but with the same head as the #16 Aristocrat. These British built models were known for their solid build and bulletproof mechanisms ....... Very popular across the pond.

Of course, the bad news is that you're still in the hunt for a Rocket :D
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The good news is very good. :) Thanks for letting me know. The search for a rocket will have to resume, once my finances have recovered from the effects of Christmas and my November to December RAD binge.
 
Rolls Razor..:p
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Another shot..;)
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Got my Wedge blade Rolls razor yesterday...I have won a watch with this set...Its barely been used...The original blade even has the wrapper still on it ...There is also a spare NOS blade...Don't ever try to cheap skate on one of these as you will be wasting you time...Its not easy getting one of these in this condition ..These are a work of Functional Art ..I Wee bit of restoration work & away I Go... ;)

Billy
 
Merkur 45c Bakelite razor and Baume.be shave cream from Shaving Station; great service and fast delivery a few days before Xmas.

The Belgians have conquered! That's a phrase you don't hear very often. If scientists were to invent the best shaving cream, this Baume.be would be it. Very easy to work up a deliciously slick lather from a tiny dollop of cream. The scent is very faint just kind of clean and pharmaceutical but pleasant none the less. Performance is outstanding and so is the skin conditioning afterwards. The large 200ml tub is simple but substantial hard plastic. Quality all round. It's a tad expensive at £16.14 after Shaving Station's member discount but since you only need a small amount I think it's great quality value for money.

Plastic/bakelite is the new stainless steel. I've now found my travel razor. After trying various mild razors (like Feather Popular and Wilkinson Sword) to use for travelling I've found this one Merkur 45c has just the right amount of bite. It offers a very comfortable close shave that surpasses many of my other razors. It weighs practically nothing and is cheap enough to replace if lost etc. on holiday.

A tiny tub of Baume.be decanted from the motherload and this razor would team up for a perfect getaway holiday.

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