May 2022 Acquisitions

[Adamantite]

Had today off work and thought I'd by some storage tins for my blades.

 

[Adamantite]

I also found what looks like a vintage alum block.

 

[Vesper]

Mail call

 

[markamonaghan]

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Nice brush, ( like the one on the card even more!)

 

[Vesper]

Thank you
Indeed very nice one with a wooden handle, but when it comes to brushes, i prefer steel handless

 

[markamonaghan]

Thank you
Indeed very nice one with a wooden handle, but when it comes to brushes, i prefer steel handless

Is it a synthetic that you own or just the card?

 

[Vesper]

It's just a fridge magnet. It was added to the order

 

[hotmetal]

I also found what looks like a vintage alum block.

Indeed! My goodness it must be the world's most expensive alum block though. Found it new but similar branding online for £15 plus shipping! Must be the French writing and the mademoiselle muttering about how soft your beard is that adds value! The packaging is cool admittedly, and a vintage example more so.

Féret Parfumeur - Bloc Hyalin

An ingenious beauty-hack product and the best kept secret the big brands don’t want you to discover: natural alum stone. Naturally occurring potassium salt mineral has strong antibacterial properties, so it can be used as a deodorant, or to prevent irritation after shaving or waxing, works on...

bloomperfume.co.uk

 

[markamonaghan]

It's just a fridge magnet. It was added to the order

): shame I wanted to put an offer in (like I need another brush)....

 

[Vesper]

Mail call They all smell amazing.

 

[markamonaghan]

Interesting, what makes, smells are they?

 

[Vesper]

From top left - Talbot Shaving Author's Ridge it's earthy, dirt scent. Wet leaves. Not for everyone.
Next Pages from Hub City. Very woody, some leather.
Below, the House of Mammoth Damocles - one word - steel!!!
One of my favorite scent.
And the last House of Mammoth Fu Dao - I have no idea what it smells like (except flowers), but I like it a lot.