Acquisitions thread

Thoughts and input on anything related to wet shaving or men's grooming.
User avatar
Dr Dulcamara
Posts: 98
Joined: Thu May 29, 2014 3:07 am
Location: Barcelona, Spain

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by Dr Dulcamara »

Thank you for your help, so that this project delayed over a year, finally could go ahead. And also for your blind confidence in the good results. Without your support, would not be possible, David.
Kind Regards. Juan, aka Dr Dulcamara. (Excuse me for my poor English. Is Google Translator)
User avatar
TheMonk
Posts: 1216
Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:44 am
Location: Porto, Portugal

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by TheMonk »

Dr Dulcamara wrote:Thank you for your help, so that this project delayed over a year, finally could go ahead. And also for your blind confidence in the good results. Without your support, would not be possible, David.
You're more then welcome, my friend. It was my pleasure.
David

“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
User avatar
Dr Dulcamara
Posts: 98
Joined: Thu May 29, 2014 3:07 am
Location: Barcelona, Spain

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by Dr Dulcamara »

Well, my gloves.
Dr Dulcamara wrote:Image
Now you know for what purpose they were bought.

To touch delicately these cute little things. This is a long awaited project, which began in November 2013 and has seen the light in November 2014, with the help of five friends. One of them, David, in Portugal.

Image
Kind Regards. Juan, aka Dr Dulcamara. (Excuse me for my poor English. Is Google Translator)
brothers
Posts: 21507
Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:18 am
Location: Oklahoma City USA

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by brothers »

Congrats Juan! They're obviously worth the wait. The workmanship is remarkable. Definitely a prized possession for the 6 fortunate friends.
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
User avatar
TheMonk
Posts: 1216
Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:44 am
Location: Porto, Portugal

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by TheMonk »

Arrived late last week:

Image


The BK8 is definitely SMF's fault... I was never too curious about the Kent's until I started browsing around here. Shame on all of you! :mrgreen:
David

“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
User avatar
Dr Dulcamara
Posts: 98
Joined: Thu May 29, 2014 3:07 am
Location: Barcelona, Spain

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by Dr Dulcamara »

Image
Kind Regards. Juan, aka Dr Dulcamara. (Excuse me for my poor English. Is Google Translator)
User avatar
jww
Woolly Bully
Posts: 10960
Joined: Sat Mar 11, 2006 10:49 am
Location: Ottawa, Canada

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by jww »

Oh my giddy aunt, that is gorgeous to look at ...... :shock:
Wendell

Resident Wool Fat Evangelist & anglophile. Have you hugged a sheep today?
brothers
Posts: 21507
Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:18 am
Location: Oklahoma City USA

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by brothers »

Juan, it's a beauty. After you've had a while to get used to it please jump to the Safety Razor forum and let us know what you think of it.
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
User avatar
TheMonk
Posts: 1216
Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:44 am
Location: Porto, Portugal

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by TheMonk »

I don't buy a lot of safety razors, but I couldn't pass up the opportunity given by a member of the Portuguese forum, to acquire a NOS Mulcuto Schrägschnitt:

Image

Image

Image


I used it today for the first time, and it proved itself a very effective yet reasonably mild slant. I generally enjoy slants, due to the higher blade rigidity and improved effectiveness, and this one was still a very pleasant surprise.
David

“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
User avatar
TheMonk
Posts: 1216
Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:44 am
Location: Porto, Portugal

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by TheMonk »

I recently acquired a Plisson Horn HMW 2-Band Size 20, but only started using it last week.
This brush was a special request to Mr. Viart, and I believe the last pic in particular speaks volumes about the badger hair quality on this particular knot.

Here it is alongside a Plisson synthetic:
Image

Handle detail:
Image

Hair detail:
Image
David

“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
User avatar
Dr Dulcamara
Posts: 98
Joined: Thu May 29, 2014 3:07 am
Location: Barcelona, Spain

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by Dr Dulcamara »

David, amazing brush!

Here my things

Image

Image

Image

Image
Kind Regards. Juan, aka Dr Dulcamara. (Excuse me for my poor English. Is Google Translator)
User avatar
TheMonk
Posts: 1216
Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:44 am
Location: Porto, Portugal

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by TheMonk »

The Goose has landed in Portugal, just in the nick of time for 2014! :D

Image

Image

Image

Image
David

“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
brothers
Posts: 21507
Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:18 am
Location: Oklahoma City USA

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by brothers »

David, what a beauty. I really like the simplicity of the design.
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
User avatar
TheMonk
Posts: 1216
Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:44 am
Location: Porto, Portugal

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by TheMonk »

brothers wrote:David, what a beauty. I really like the simplicity of the design.
Thanks, Gary. I actually find it more beautiful live then in the pictures I'd seen - mine do it no justice either. :roll:
David

“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
User avatar
TheMonk
Posts: 1216
Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:44 am
Location: Porto, Portugal

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by TheMonk »

Just arrived:

Image
David

“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
User avatar
TheMonk
Posts: 1216
Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:44 am
Location: Porto, Portugal

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by TheMonk »

The Dark Holler Design Works Paladin PK-47 Butterscotch Marble has arrived:

Image

Image

Image


Knots made by Lee Sabini.
David

“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
User avatar
TheMonk
Posts: 1216
Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:44 am
Location: Porto, Portugal

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by TheMonk »

My Artesania Romera Briar Rustic Barber Manchurian Finest Fan 30mm with customs specs has arrived:
Image
Image
Image
David

“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
ShadowsDad
Posts: 3121
Joined: Thu Sep 29, 2011 1:13 am
Location: Central Maine

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by ShadowsDad »

That is one gorgeous brush!

I wanted a Plisson pearl grey synthetic, but the website wouldn't take my $. I recently acquired one on a b/s/t.

Review will follow somewhere. Maybe just in passing since it's not exactly fresh out of the gate.
Brian

Maker of Kramperts Finest Bay Rum and Frostbite
Or find it here: Italian Barber, West Coast Shaving, Barclay Crocker, The Old Town Shaving Company at Stats, Maggard Razors; Leavitt & Peirce, Harvard Square
brothers
Posts: 21507
Joined: Sun Sep 14, 2008 7:18 am
Location: Oklahoma City USA

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by brothers »

Both the Butterscotch Marble and the Romero are super gorgeous brushes.
Gary

SOTD 99%: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, soaps & creams, synthetic / badger brushes, Colonial General razor, Kai & Schick blades, straight razors any time, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444
User avatar
TheMonk
Posts: 1216
Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:44 am
Location: Porto, Portugal

Re: Acquisitions thread

Post by TheMonk »

Thank you, Brian and Gary! This has been a very strong brush week, even for someone who suffers from SBAD like me. There were 2 other additions that also arrived this week, that I'll have to post later on.
David

“Use any means to keep from being a genius, all means to become one.” John Cage
Post Reply