September 2016 Acquisitions

[Korbz]

Mailcall - and a question.

The Ozark and SDM smell like I expected. The Barbershop is a beige colour and has a slightly sweet chocolate smell? I'm sure some Forum members have used this soap - is this the norm?

Sorry missed this question. Yes, I think it must have a little Vanilla in it to cause the slight discolouration. Certainly not a bay type barber smell, more powdery slightly sweet.

 

[bald as]

Feast of Trumpets?

 

[Psmith]

Mailcall - and a question.

The Ozark and SDM smell like I expected. The Barbershop is a beige colour and has a slightly sweet chocolate smell? I'm sure some Forum members have used this soap - is this the norm?

Yes, it should look and smell like that. To me it smells like fudge, without being too sickly. The barbershop is a fantastic soap.

 

[TomG]

Yes, it should look and smell like that. To me it smells like fudge, without being too sickly. The barbershop is a fantastic soap.

@Psmith and @Korbz - cheers for the feedback on the soap. It just took me by surprise, as other Barbershop fragrances I've tried have been fresher and more citrusy.
It is Stirling's top-selling soap, and I'm looking forward to giving it a lather.

 

[todras]

The Barbershop is a beige colour and has a slightly sweet chocolate smell? I'm sure some Forum members have used this soap - is this the norm?

I regularly use Stirlings Barbershop, I get sweet talc, amber and Vanilla notes but your description sounds about right. Enjoy - it's a great soap and one of my fav's.

 

[borked]

13+ kg - WOW, that is h-u-g-e ...

Of course, no pics and it didn't happen

There will be pics

 

[Draco Noir]

NOS Bismarck 49 - 6/8 full hollow, yardle yardle....

I could have sworn I heard my Japanese razors muttering epithets like "Mutton dressed as lamb", "Strutting bloody peacock" and "The looks are the only sharp thing about it". I shudder to think what the reaction of @bald as Russian razor brigade would have been.....

Jokes aside she is an absolutely perfect specimen, and my friend @Mark assures me I am in for one the shaves of my life when I use her for the first time

 

[bald as]

I shudder to think what the reaction of @bald as Russian razor brigade would have been.....

More than likely "Comrade stand still while I copy/draw/photograph your lovely lines. And do tell where did you get such lovely smooth steel"

Nice blade @Draco Noir

 

[Rami]

@Draco Noir @bald as

You guys are going to get my rad kicked off again. [emoji35]

 

[borked]

Would that be uttered from a Wapi?

 

[bald as]

@borked it is apparently stainless steel
@Rami my razors are street urchins whereas those belonging to @Draco Noir are the creme de la creme. True beauty queens.

 

[Draco Noir]

my razors are street urchins whereas those belonging to @Draco Noir are the creme de la creme. True beauty queens.

Street urchins? No way Baldy. More like proud Soviet military officers. Anyway, our razors have plenty in common :

* They belong to guys who really value them,
* They are all honed to near perfection, and
* They all deliver brilliant shaves

I think you just have a higher resistance to "Bling" than myself....

 

[dewynter]

Mail call from TSW. Tomorrow the fun starts!

 

[Osman]

NOS Bismarck 49 - 6/8 full hollow, yardle yardle....

I could have sworn I heard my Japanese razors muttering epithets like "Mutton dressed as lamb", "Strutting bloody peacock" and "The looks are the only sharp thing about it". I shudder to think what the reaction of @bald as Russian razor brigade would have been.....

Jokes aside she is an absolutely perfect specimen, and my friend @Mark assures me I am in for one the shaves of my life when I use her for the first time

A thing of beauty indeed. You have exceptional taste.

 

[Reegs]

My first Kamisori, 6/8 with a 1/4 Hollow Ground. Handmade by Sandor Jenes
A massive thanks to @Draco Noir (he knows why)

 

[khun_diddy]

Featherweight & 1924. Cheers once again to @boldsworth.

 

[alfredus]

NOS Bismarck 49 - 6/8 full hollow, yardle yardle....

I could have sworn I heard my Japanese razors muttering epithets like "Mutton dressed as lamb", "Strutting bloody peacock" and "The looks are the only sharp thing about it". I shudder to think what the reaction of @bald as Russian razor brigade would have been.....

Jokes aside she is an absolutely perfect specimen, and my friend @Mark assures me I am in for one the shaves of my life when I use her for the first time

My first Kamisori, 6/8 with a 1/4 Hollow Ground. Handmade by Sandor Jenes
A massive thanks to @Draco Noir (he knows why)

Stunning @Draco Noir and @Reegs

 

[Reegs]

Stunning @Draco Noir and @Reegs

Cheers @alfredus

 

[chingy17]

Mailcall today courtesy of @Mark1966

The soap commander and Penhaligons both smell amazing!! I cant wait to give them a use. The Simpsons cream is really NOT down my lane of scent - way to sweet and sugary smelling for me. Im also excited to try out the sample blade!! Thanks very much

 

[Osman]

My first Kamisori, 6/8 with a 1/4 Hollow Ground. Handmade by Sandor Jenes
A massive thanks to @Draco Noir (he knows why)

Stunning in its simplicity, a beautiful razor. Look forward to seeing your journey with it.