February 2021 Acquisitions

[donnie_arko]

The new formula is Made in Italy according to the website. Not sure by who.

I think I read somewhere the new Fine soaps are made by those who produce the Officina Artigina Milano soap.

 

[Paul L]

 

[BigBruce]

Just had a late RM delivery. Here's a bit of transatlantic enablement (and he calls me silver tongued!!):

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@Bogeyman - scent of the AB reminds me of PAA CaD. I like it.

A word of warning - my gold Lo Storto had one of the blade locating pins break off without warning, fortunately I was just tightening it up so no blood! It looked like a very poor incomplete joint.
Vendor replaced it, no questions asked, but it seems that manufacturing quality control may not be the best!
(BTW the new one is fine and I've had some very good shaves with it).

 

[Boycie83]

A word of warning - my gold Lo Storto had one of the blade locating pins break off without warning, fortunately I was just tightening it up so no blood! It looked like a very poor incomplete joint.
Vendor replaced it, no questions asked, but it seems that manufacturing quality control may not be the best!
(BTW the new one is fine and I've had some very good shaves with it).

Thank you - I'll keep an eye on that. I purchased it from Connaught so I'm sure they'll be supportive should anything go wrong.

 

[BigBruce]

Thank you - I'll keep an eye on that. I purchased it from Connaught so I'm sure they'll be supportive should anything go wrong.

That's who I used. No issues, great customer service.

 

[Driftwood]

Timeless Ti

 

[Olie29]

This little stunner my new henckels arrived yesterday from @RussellR5555 will be featuring in the SOTD beautiful

 

[Olie29]

Another one of yesterday’s arrivals

 

[Scotshave]

This little cracker arrived today; courtesy of Mark @mfurie2540 . A lovely 1950s Ball End Tech, c/w Bakelite box and blades. SOTD sometime today.

 

[Wintermute]

This months treats. Don't feel quite as guilty as usual as I've sold a load of older gear recently. The Blackland brush is very nice, really high quality finish and feel in the hand.

 

[Johnny Bravo]

My latest acquisition was brought to you courtesy of @pjgh who kindly pointed me towards it's for sale advert.
It's an original 1930's 7 O'clock razor in lovely condition, I am so pleased with it.
Have an awesome day.

 

[Scorpio93]

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My latest acquisition was brought to you courtesy of @pjgh who kindly pointed me towards it's for sale advert.
It's an original 1930's 7 O'clock razor in lovely condition, I am so pleased with it.
Have an awesome day.

That is a beauty !

 

[pjgh]

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My latest acquisition was brought to you courtesy of @pjgh who kindly pointed me towards it's for sale advert.
It's an original 1930's 7 O'clock razor in lovely condition, I am so pleased with it.
Have an awesome day.

I rather wish I'd just bagged it for myself! Enjoy it!

 

[isaiah53]

Don't think I've ever used brut after shave before, but saw it in home bargains today for £2.99 so thought why not. Smells a little different to how I remember it, I seem to remember it heavier on the anise and lavender.

 

[pjgh]

Don't think I've ever used brut after shave before, but saw it in home bargains today for £2.99 so thought why not. Smells a little different to how I remember it, I seem to remember it heavier on the anise and lavender.

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Likewise, I recall its vintage as more on the anise side. Personally, I find the lavender still comes through good and strong. The hydrogenated castor oil also makes for a less harsh and slightly feeding splash.

In other news, I used my vintage Jade East this evening - that is anise! Pure Ouzo! Ouzo and cat piss!

 

[tadpole]

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My latest acquisition was brought to you courtesy of @pjgh who kindly pointed me towards it's for sale advert.
It's an original 1930's 7 O'clock razor in lovely condition, I am so pleased with it.
Have an awesome day.

Is it the original plated finish or has someone brushed it on a wire wheel? Either way, it looks good.