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Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:23 pm
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.

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2014 4:59 pm
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.

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2014 6:07 pm
by Dr Dulcamara
Well, my gloves.
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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.

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Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2014 6:10 pm
by brothers
Congrats Juan! They're obviously worth the wait. The workmanship is remarkable. Definitely a prized possession for the 6 fortunate friends.

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2014 5:10 pm
by TheMonk
Arrived late last week:

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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:

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Sun Dec 14, 2014 4:47 am
by Dr Dulcamara
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Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:00 am
by jww
Oh my giddy aunt, that is gorgeous to look at ...... :shock:

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:58 am
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.

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:08 am
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:

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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.

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Sat Dec 27, 2014 10:12 am
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:
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Handle detail:
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Hair detail:
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Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 4:54 am
by Dr Dulcamara
David, amazing brush!

Here my things

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Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 11:13 am
by TheMonk
The Goose has landed in Portugal, just in the nick of time for 2014! :D

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Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 11:26 am
by brothers
David, what a beauty. I really like the simplicity of the design.

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 5:21 pm
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:

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:35 pm
by TheMonk
Just arrived:

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Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Wed Jan 14, 2015 12:04 pm
by TheMonk
The Dark Holler Design Works Paladin PK-47 Butterscotch Marble has arrived:

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Knots made by Lee Sabini.

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:00 pm
by TheMonk
My Artesania Romera Briar Rustic Barber Manchurian Finest Fan 30mm with customs specs has arrived:
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Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 4:42 pm
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.

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2015 7:32 pm
by brothers
Both the Butterscotch Marble and the Romero are super gorgeous brushes.

Re: Acquisitions thread

Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2015 9:20 am
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.