April 2020 SHAVING Acquisitions Thread

[Mark1966]

Seems like the rate of acquisitions has slowed down? Maybe the isolation will bring out the click and cart urge again!

Show us what you splurge on here, with pics even better.

 

[Gimli]

I've got many parcels in transit right now, around 6-7 should have arrived today (or this weekend for that matter) but only got this. Not the end of the world but I am starting to get impatient

Anyway, big ups to Dan @ APR

 

[SpeedyPC]

I've got many parcels in transit right now, around 6-7 should have arrived today (or this weekend for that matter) but only got this. Not the end of the world but I am starting to get impatient

Anyway, big ups to Dan @ APR

 

[SpeedyPC]

Mail called... I cannot believe for only one tub has taken 6 weeks to arrive at the parcel locker during the COVID19 pandemic....

 

[Mark1966]

Mail called... I cannot believe for only one tub has taken 6 weeks to arrive at the parcel locker during the COVID19 pandemic....

I cannot beleive you only ordered one tub!

 

[SpeedyPC]

I cannot beleive you only ordered one tub!

Keeping myself safe from Panic Corona buy

 

[Fedor]

My B&M samplers arrived, have only had a chance to try Bay Rum, which as I mentioned in another thread is a bit too clovey for me. Mrs Fedor says it smells like a Chai Latte.....

Of the six, the only scent I like out of the jars is Nordost. Hopefully they get better once lathered. Nothing has topped Seville or Reserve Classic thus far.

Speaking of, also waiting on Reserve Classic aftershave. Some people say it smells too powdery, I really like it though.

 

[Pbgoose]

My B&M samplers arrived, have only had a chance to try Bay Rum, which as I mentioned in another thread is a bit too clovey for me. Mrs Fedor says it smells like a Chai Latte.....

Of the six, the only scent I like out of the jars is Nordost. Hopefully they get better once lathered. Nothing has topped Seville or Reserve Classic thus far.

Speaking of, also waiting on Reserve Classic aftershave. Some people say it smells too powdery, I really like it though.

What is Cologne Russe like?

 

[Wilkshire13]

My B&M samplers arrived, have only had a chance to try Bay Rum, which as I mentioned in another thread is a bit too clovey for me. Mrs Fedor says it smells like a Chai Latte.....

Of the six, the only scent I like out of the jars is Nordost. Hopefully they get better once lathered. Nothing has topped Seville or Reserve Classic thus far.

Speaking of, also waiting on Reserve Classic aftershave. Some people say it smells too powdery, I really like it though.

Where did you acquire said samplers?

 

[Fedor]

What is Cologne Russe like?

I just threw a post up over in the SOTD thread here. Not sure I'd buy a 4oz tub of the stuff

Where did you acquire said samplers?

Ordered from Maggards, took about 6 weeks to arrive from their shipped email, much longer than previous orders. I'm guessing Corona to thank.

 

[Gimli]

This 8/8 W&B FBU finally arrived. Came with scales which were scabby, toe of the blade was hitting the wedge etc waiting for some larger dome collars. Got 5 W&B which will end up in the hands of @Substance when the auspost delays are back to their normal times.

 

[Holiday]

I guess I am just two boaring

 

[Wilkshire13]

Just purchased:

• Rockwell 6C Chrome White (Arrived today)
• Proraso Wood & Spice Shaving Cream (Arrived today)
• Razorock Alum Block (In transit)
• Washpool Shaving Soap Sample + other soaps (Arriving today)

Will post up SOTD shortly

 

[Razor Burn]

Mail call today

First impressions from the misses are Imperial Rum and Spitfire

 

[Mark1966]

Mail call today

First impressions from the misses are Imperial Rum and Spitfire

I'll take the Spitfire from you

 

[Razor Burn]

I'll take the Spitfire from you

I actually like the scent How do you find the soap? I've read some people find it hit and miss but I gathered they weren't adding enough water as its a more thirsty soap base...?

 

[lerenau]

I actually like the scent How do you find the soap? I've read some people find it hit and miss but I gathered they weren't adding enough water as its a more thirsty soap base...?

I really like the scent. But I can see why it is so polarising.
And I think you are right. I vaguely remember it being easy to under-water it initially. I'm sure it was great once the balance was sorted out.

 

[Mark1966]

I actually like the scent How do you find the soap? I've read some people find it hit and miss but I gathered they weren't adding enough water as its a more thirsty soap base...?

Well ...

I really like the scent. But I can see why it is so polarising.
And I think you are right. I vaguely remember it being easy to under-water it initially. I'm sure it was great once the balance was sorted out.

^^^ - what he said!

I actually discovered as I was finishing it that I got a tub from the first batch - so I was an eary adopter and never really had trouble.

Listen to you wife BTW - give me the Spitfire

 

[Razor Burn]

Well ...



^^^ - what he said!

I actually discovered as I was finishing it that I got a tub from the first batch - so I was an eary adopter and never really had trouble.

Listen to you wife BTW - give me the Spitfire

Thanks for the tips/advice... I love the enthusiasm @Mark1966 but I'll have to decline your offer as the scent is really growing on me & the misses

 

[Mark1966]

Thanks for the tips/advice... I love the enthusiasm @Mark1966 but I'll have to decline your offer as the scent is really growing on me & the misses

I knew you were a man of great taste, shame though