What are you unpacking/ opening today, show pics or video, we love pics

[BobbyB]

My new WCS 84S closed comb razor arrived via the USPS today just in time to replace my defunct TTO razor.

My Viking Chieftain became 'mechanically inoperable' after this morning's shave. The TTO mechanism(s) stopped working so I could not open or close the flaps, but I could open the flaps with my fingers.

 

[Peterv1]

This came in today, simpson trafalgar T2 synthetic and some Fine American blend cream

 

[Smooth and Sharp]

Mail call, first SV soap and it smells really good. Gonna try it later tonigh!

 

[nicobie]

Love that handle! (H&S 75)

 

[Eastcoast30]

I just received this Captain Kai clone. It's not the CJB that you see on the bay and it arrived in two days. It has a mirror polished finish and at $19 the build quality is fantastic. It has a robust spring and the parts mate well and engage properly. It came with a pack of ten no-name blades. I was prepared to use my artist club blades, as I did not know the seller would include blades. But now I'm thinking the no-names are at least worth a try.

 

[EclipseRedRing]

An Old Spice mug, now I have three and am after one of the early Hull examples or a type 01 glass mug.

 

[Mark1977]

This is the follow-up to my post from a couple of weeks ago in which I discovered that a brush that Yaqi had sent was not only damaged beyond repair, but also the wrong brush!

Well, today, the replacement arrived and it is a real beauty. It also performs like a champ. Even with the short loft (46mm), it feels much softer and more compliant than their bulb-shaped Tuxedo brushes with a 55mm loft.

During my first shave with this brush, I was surprised by its plushness. Combined with the super-soft tips, it's like rubbing a cloud on your face!

Ladies and gentlemen, I present the Yaqi Sagrada Familia 24mm Fan-Shaped Tuxedo:

As a side note... This is supposedly a "defect" brush, but you have to examine the handle very carefully to detect it. There are a few air bubbles trapped in the resin that appear as tiny spots, smaller than the size of a pinhead. The surface is smooth, so you can't feel them. These minor visual imperfections blend in so well that you wouldn't notice them unless you're zoomed in like below:

I have ordered this exact brush. It's on its way. Can't wait!

Sent from my CPH1969 using Tapatalk

 

[kingfisher]

I just received this Captain Kai clone. It's not the CJB that you see on the bay and it arrived in two days. It has a mirror polished finish and at $19 the build quality is fantastic. It has a robust spring and the parts mate well and engage properly. It came with a pack of ten no-name blades. I was prepared to use my artist club blades, as I did not know the seller would include blades. But now I'm thinking the no-names are at least worth a try.

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Suit yourself, but I have heard that those no-name blades can be quite harsh.

 

[bluesparkuk]

I picked up one of these today too - bit of an impulse buy, don’t need one, didn’t yearn for one, but was interested to see how it goes. Will try it soon, need to choose its team-mate...

I rather cynically notice that they describe it as being designed ‘for edging’. In other words, ‘it’s not really for shaving, so please don’t stop buying our cartridges...’

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i recently got the same one, never noticed the "edging" bit though, I'll need to have a look at my box when i remember where i put it

 

[RanTan the Cool]

A morning visit to my local shaving wholesaler/retailer...went for one thing, came back with several others! Still, it’s always worth checking out La Barbiera - https://labarbiera.co.uk or La Barbiera | eBay Stores - https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/labarbiera .

Can recommend this company, good service, and good prices, especially on blades.

 

[thombrogan]

I have heard that those no-name blades can be quite harsh.

The not-as-famous-as-Feather Vincent AC blades I’ve used were smooth, but dead after one use. Had to supply the harshness myself

 

[RanTan the Cool]

Then I went out again, and when I came home the postie had called...

I haven’t used these so far, but had decent reports on them, so....

 

[RanTan the Cool]

While I was out, I came across these.

I’m beginning to think I might have some kind of Disorder.

 

[bluesparkuk]

While I was out, I came across these.

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I’m beginning to think I might have some kind of Disorder.

oh my, so I'm not the only one with a disorder, pheeewwww, i'll sleep better tonight

 

[RanTan the Cool]

oh my, so I'm not the only one with a disorder, pheeewwww, i'll sleep better tonight

Thing is, that should have been my lot for today - but Royal Mail still have a packet to deliver! So I can still wait for more!
If I hear of a cure, @bluesparkuk , I’ll let you know!

 

[bluesparkuk]

Thing is, that should have been my lot for today - but Royal Mail still have a packet to deliver! So I can still wait for more!
If I hear of a cure, @bluesparkuk , I’ll let you know!

i know my collection is small compared to some, but since moving over from Gillette fusion in about June or July, I've now got around 40 brushes, near 30 soaps & creams, 5 safety razors, 4 shave bowls, and all the other paraphernalia that goes with it, travel cases & stands, styptic pencils etc etc etc

 

[RanTan the Cool]

i know my collection is small compared to some, but since moving over from Gillette fusion in about June or July, I've now got around 40 brushes, near 30 soaps & creams, 5 safety razors, 4 shave bowls, and all the other paraphernalia that goes with it, travel cases & stands, styptic pencils etc etc etc

I respect your passion! Long may it flourish mate!

 

[Gryffindor]

Mail call in six parts!

It's not what it looks like!

Let's start here.

This handle is hefty.

Hello there, Swing!

 

[Gryffindor]

Next up...an oddball!

Hello there, TVD! My German is not what it used to be.

This razor has two different exposures.

Baseplate is two pieces, not one.

 

[Gryffindor]

Continuing on! This one should be a little more familiar to the viewers at home.

Hello there, Rasmussen!

Top cap and baseplate are in great shape.