February 2018 Acquisitions

I scored a couple of lovely vintage Gillette's last week.

What I thought was a US Aristocrat but I now believe to be a 1955 Diplomat? and a superb English made No 58 (1954-55) Aristocrat Junior.

The gold plating has rubbed off the Diplomat in a few places but it's still a
very good razor (lovey leather covered box)

The plating on the English one is fantastic, I thought it was rhodium but research here and other places says it very well done nickel?

Both great shaves, I think the Aristocrat Jnr has the edge?

https://flic.kr/p/24EZKEX
 
If you ever wanted to get the Diplomat replated, I highly recommend Chris, he also has an Etsy store: BackRoadsGold
You scored well with those vintage Gillette's

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Two new aftershave lotions from the new line from @neilbart. Really looking forward to trying them.

https://bartsbalm.co.uk (if I have broken any rules with the linking let me know and I'll remove it).

Amber and Moroccan Jasmine
Rosemary and Sandlewood

Good to see a forum member with their own line of products.

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Visited the Traditional Shaving Co in Leeds on the way to work, what a bad move. Walked out with some more 'Gentleman's Tonic' Shaving cream (my cream of the moment) and another Muhle synthetic brush (faux horn) as I rate them highly. A nice weighty brush.

Also tried their new Lime Cologne and must say I was quite impressed. Certainly on the list for a pleasant light scent come the summer.
 
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Bit of a luxury item really, not entirely necessary. But it does keep the brush and lather warm between passes.

March / April will soon come around.
 
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