2025 Shaving Acquisitions Thread

[SpeedyPC]

https://imgur.com/a/PQ1fWg4

Just arrived my S/S Guido from Alpha Shaving, loaded with a Gillette Nacet blade for tomorrow mornings shave.
I'm interested to see if much of a noticeable difference in the ''shave quality'' between the 2 metals?

You bloody Tasmanian show-off

 

[Bladerunner7]

Le Pere Lucien Santal

Love this one. Bigger fan of the Lainess collection though.

 

[lu20vt]

Love this one. Bigger fan of the Lainess collection though.

Lainees is very good stuff

 

[lu20vt]

Essentials oils only

 

[silverlifter]

Forgot to post these. Both from the early 2000s, pre the EU ban on oakmoss...

 

[TomG]

Some old favourites, and some others I've been chasing for some time. The Tuff aftershave is terrific, as is the Acqua Di Genova Cologne.
I already treasure the Calani Oriential Plum pucks I have in the den; delighted to add Classic Havana and Simple to the collection. Truly excellent German shaving soaps.
A few cheeky green soldiers peeking in at the back.

 

[SpeedyPC]

Some old favourites, and some others I've been chasing for some time. The Tuff aftershave is terrific, as is the Acqua Di Genova Cologne.
I already treasure the Calani Oriential Plum pucks I have in the den; delighted to add Classic Havana and Simple to the collection. Truly excellent German shaving soaps.
A few cheeky green soldiers peeking in at the back.

Irisch mongrel bastard!
They look like shaving sticks to me?

 

[LesC]

https://imgur.com/a/zAg7P74

Old Spice Aftershave, 1973 Ships Bell 6oz NOS. (Product ID 4355)

 

[SpeedyPC]

https://imgur.com/a/zAg7P74

Old Spice Aftershave, 1973 Ships Bell 6oz NOS. (Product ID 4355)

 

[TomG]

https://imgur.com/a/zAg7P74

Old Spice Aftershave, 1973 Ships Bell 6oz NOS. (Product ID 4355)

Very nice!

 

[lu20vt]

Some old favourites, and some others I've been chasing for some time. The Tuff aftershave is terrific, as is the Acqua Di Genova Cologne.
I already treasure the Calani Oriential Plum pucks I have in the den; delighted to add Classic Havana and Simple to the collection. Truly excellent German shaving soaps.
A few cheeky green soldiers peeking in at the back.

Amazing haul mate

 

[thorpef1]

Family from the US has arrived with my order.
I'm very excited to dig into some new brands.

 

[LesC]

https://imgur.com/a/OvEl8r5

Gillette ABC Set 501B , Serial No# B92229 from 1909, Gold plated Scroll pattern handle and Basket Weave case with balde bank in excellent condition for its age.
@Mark1966 we'll ''think it'' but not mention ''anything'' about Vintage Gillettes .

 

[Mark1966]

https://imgur.com/a/OvEl8r5

Gillette ABC Set 501B , Serial No# B92229 from 1909, Gold plated Scroll pattern handle and Basket Weave case with balde bank in excellent condition for its age.
@Mark1966 we'll ''think it'' but not mention ''anything'' about Vintage Gillettes .

Very, very, VERY nice set!

If you haven't shaved with something at least 100 years old, have you really shaved?

 

[thorpef1]

Merry Christmas gents.

I was lucky to find this one the other week. It seems in great condition and I'm looking forward to use it.
Right before my 2026 sabbatical.

https://imgur.com/a/gUUfEoT

 

[silverlifter]

Christmas present: El Druida in Pau Ferro set with a Zenith 27mm unbleached boar knot.

https://imgur.com/a/tNIV6eU

 

[thorpef1]

This year for Christmas my father gave me something special.
A straight that belonged to his grandfather.

Whilst I'm unlikely to use it immediately (as I did have a go with one of @rbscebu straights a while back) I would like to learn a bit more about this.

Is anyone able to give me some details on this straight.

https://imgur.com/a/kqAIY9m

 

[silverlifter]

Bengalls, by Thomas Cadman & Sons, were popular in Oz, and are almost always exceptionally nice razors to hone and shave with.

More info here:

T. R. Cadman and Sons Manufacturer

This page is intended to list information about T.R. Cadman & Sons razors

www.badgerandblade.com

 

[thorpef1]

Bengalls, by Thomas Cadman & Sons, were popular in Oz, and are almost always exceptionally nice razors to hone and shave with.

More info here:

T. R. Cadman and Sons Manufacturer

This page is intended to list information about T.R. Cadman & Sons razors

www.badgerandblade.com

Wonderful, thanks for that piece of information.

 

[lu20vt]

Urkunet Assasin 1.5 polish what a beauty!!