February 2016

Thanks Clint! It's a beauty. Peter did a great job.

mark49  Great Looking Brush.  

And how... love it!

I got some Tabac shaving soap. I've never used it, so I'm looking forward to giving it a go.
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mark49  Great Looking Brush.  

And how... love it!

Today's arrivals



After first smell, the Midnight Stag will not be staying in the den.


Was not expecting these.  It was a gift from a member on another forum.  Will definitely be paying it forward.

Also, I must say the Tabac smells pretty similar to the Leviathan.

Today I received 3 new Shavemac 2-band silvertip brushes from Bernd.
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First, a Colonia No. 1 (24mm/52mm)
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Next, a Plexi (24mm/50mm)
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And finally, a Red Coral Vase (26mm/50mm)
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Received what I think is a rather neat, vintage shaving scuttle.
Set me back about $35-40 dollars but I really like the look and size of it.

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Here with an SOC brush to provide a sense of scale:
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Received two lots from the same seller...combined cost just shy of $35;

1) The ugliest scuttle I've seen. This by Col Conk.
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2) An almost as uninteresting mug by Col Conk...I think I got two..or three now...
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3) It gets better...two plastic combs.
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4) But hey - something that actually looks useful!
I've never met a Col Conk brush that I've liked but these two Pure Badger ones actually seem rather good. Soft, good backbone, comfortable handles - not bad.
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Finally to why I spent the money - two NIB Merkur MII's.
In colors I don't have - polished silver and gold.

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Mystic Water order arrived.

New Wolf Whiskers Beehive with 24mm Envy knot