Acquisitions thread

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Finally got my BCN handle back with a beautiful knot, can't wait to try it:

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Since I've been having trouble recently with a bathroom sink drain stopper that allows leakage, I decided to get a double-walled stainless steel bowl to put in the sink for hot water to rinse my razor between passes. I found a 2-quart BonJour bowl for a good price, so I'll give it a try.
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John, what a handsome bowl. Looks like the perfect accessory for the discerning gentleman who has everything. Congrats.
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brothers wrote:John, what a handsome bowl. Looks like the perfect accessory for the discerning gentleman who has everything. Congrats.
Thanks, Gary. I think it's perfect for the gentleman who has no plumbing skills whatsoever.
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Nice bowl John and the double wall should retain heat well. I like your theory of alternative use here.
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Tim's Greek Peach soap - quite a lovely and unique scent, at least in my den:

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Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti Aftershave:

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Matching shaving soap:

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The new wooden bowl:

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All ready for action tomorrow: :)

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Some time ago I have at home this stuff, but had not put the pictures.

A gift from across the pond
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A gift from a friend, a vintage brush from the GDR. Aluminum.
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And a purchase
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A few things from L'Occitane:

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Simpson's M7 2-Band Silvertip

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A couple of shaving soaps and a bath soap from Nanny's:

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Friday the 13th was lucky for me. Thanks to the generosity of a good friend, I picked up 3 more Rooney Finests, a 1/1, a 1/2 Ebony, and a 3/1 Ebony.
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Very impressive, John, congrats!
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Just one more soap and lotion... :oops:

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Saponificio Varesino Manna - shaving soap and aftershave:

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TheMonk wrote:Simpson's M7 2-Band Silvertip

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This is what a shaving brush should look like. Perfection!

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Araner wrote:
TheMonk wrote:Simpson's M7 2-Band Silvertip

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This is what a shaving brush should look like. Perfection!

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Thanks, Mike! It is one of the most prizes pieces in my humble collection... I absolutely love it!
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Plisson European Grey - horn

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Was pending showing my Epsilon from Gifts&Care (manufactured by Vie-Long)
A good buy!

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