April 2021 Acquisitions

[Will-J]

A couple of Oaken Labs samples from Shavedash as they seem well rated for performance and the scents sounded very unique!

Both smell really interesting from the pot, Sanctum reminds me very much of Floris Leather Oud EDP, and Earth of Mankind is just quite unusual.

Been a good boy and not ordered any soap in over a year and have also finished off 4 tubs of various things in that time so perhaps I shall allow myself something unusual

 

[Optometrist]

Australia day, today.

 

[koenfucius]

Seriously peeved with Faena. I order this brush and get this. Let's see how their customer service is.

 

[jphelan81]

As a Swiss guy (currently living in Denmark) this one was a must. BR-1 razor with 3 different SB baseplats 0,67 / 0,86 / 0,99 from Blutt Rasur. Machined SS, Swiss Made.

Best Regards
Marco

Stunning razor, never heard or seen this one before. Have you managed to use much? What’s the verdict and your preferred plate?

 

[karlc]

Got my Karve aluminium yesterday. Thanks to @Masamune for letting me take your spot on the waitlist. I owe you a few beers for sure

 

[MichaelS]

Shavemac, DO1, 26/56mm, Tie-Dye

 

[Tortuga]

 

[Stircrazy]

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Great soap

 

[Tortuga]

Great soap

One of the very best I've tried so far

 

[motto]

Stunning razor, never heard or seen this one before. Have you managed to use much? What’s the verdict and your preferred plate?

Yes, both machining and aestetics are great and I really enjoy shaving with it. I have used both the medium 0,86 plate and the more aggressive 0,99 plate. Both gave very smooth and close shaves. There is only a small amout of blade feel with these, I rate the 0,99 plate slightly more efficent than the medium plate. Looking forward to test the mild plate soon.
The handle is superb, looks great IMO and gives perfect grip and balance.

 

[jphelan81]

Yes, both machining and aestetics are great and I really enjoy shaving with it. I have used both the medium 0,86 plate and the more aggressive 0,99 plate. Both gave very smooth and close shaves. There is only a small amout of blade feel with these, I rate the 0,99 plate slightly more efficent than the medium plate. Looking forward to test the mild plate soon.
The handle is superb, looks great IMO and gives perfect grip and balance.

Thank you, I appreciate the reply. It’s one of the nicer designs I’ve seen on a while.

 

[motto]

Thank you, I appreciate the reply. It’s one of the nicer designs I’ve seen on a while.

Your welcome. Glad to help.

 

[Arora]

1L of distilled water. I want to see if it makes a difference to any of my soaps.

 

[JamieM]

After a long wait, my Morris & Forndran brush is finally on its way, a Beehive in antique Ivory and Tortoiseshell.

 

[Ventastic]

After a long wait, my Morris & Forndran brush is finally on its way, a Beehive in antique Ivory and Tortoiseshell.

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Stunning.