Acquisitions Monday Feb 27- Sunday Mar 05

[guenron]

I just have the injector brand that came with it....any suggestions.

I don't know if they are available in your area, but I bought a magazine of American Safety Razor platinum-coated chrome steel blades that seem to be very effective. Not sure what they market down there in Baja OK..
The only gripe I had was that the magazine did not align quite correctly when the key was inserted into the razor. A slight twist of the combo produced adequate alignment for me to insert the blade without bunging-up the blade, razor, or myself.
Just rermember, an injector is a different beast than a double edge, slightly different touch (teeny bit more force) and significantly different angle. Good luck and enjoy. If you can not find any blades to your liking, let me know and I'll send you a magazine-full of ASR's for you to test out.

 

[gage0921]

Will do....and thanks for the offer. Im sure my local CVS or Walgreens will have something. Im not quite sure how to load ..not that ive tried but after disinfecting that will be the next step.

 

[guenron]

Will do....and thanks for the offer. Im sure my local CVS or Walgreens will have something. Im not quite sure how to load ..not that ive tried but after disinfecting that will be the next step.

I could take a series of photos and post them if you like... Just give me the word..

 

[gage0921]

I could take a series of photos and post them if you like... Just give me the word..

You should do that...not only for me but it would be a great addition to the pictorials section.

 

[RobRI]

Hi, Im new here, ive been looking around reading the posts for about a week now and just wanted to show some of my first buys. I bought Taylors Rose, a boar hair brush from walgreens. A feather double edge razor from classic shaving and these from ebay. Some before and after shots.

Rob

 

[RobRI]

Sorry for the size of the pictures...

 

[gage0921]

Dove right in didnt ya.....lol

 

[guenron]

Bottle of Hoyt's Cologne from QED. Both American Classics.. Also got some more of the Jasmine Tea and some Lapsang Souchong.. And..

 

[gage0921]

Bottle of Hoyt's Cologne from QED. Both American Classics.. Also got some more of the Jasmine Tea and some Lapsang Souchong.. And..

Your link does not work RON

 

[Scotto]

Minor score today. Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel and Tom's of Maine Apricot toothpaste. My sister and niece are coming by tomorrow, and they are super-vegans. I had to head to the natural food store to get them some food, and couldn't resist browsing the toiletries section while I was there.

 

[crackstar]

1 bag of Bic disposables (my brother-in law laid them on me)
1 bottle of Old Spice cologne (ok, I'll force myself!)

Jeff

 

[Kyle]

Hey Scotto,

I wouldn't mind hearing your evaluation after having used the Rose Petal Witch Hazel.

 

[guenron]

Your link does not work RON

Try it again! BTW, did you check out the injector load?

 

[obsessis]

Hey Scotto,

I wouldn't mind hearing your evaluation after having used the Rose Petal Witch Hazel.

the thayers rose is great. i use it or the lavender daily.

 

[atnight]

The Italian Store in Arlington carries this stuff from time to time. They also have tons of other Italian goods, great wine, great pizza, great sandwiches.

this time:

proraso green tube
proraso red tube
pre/post

 

[crackstar]

hey, Proraso's a damn nice find, reasonably priced too. I use it a lot also. (when I'm not dipping into the Arko!)

Jeff

 

[gage0921]

Try it again! BTW, did you check out the injector load?

I did and now I have another problem.......even on the highest setting the damn thing doesnt cut hair

 

[ouch]

the thayers rose is great. i use it or the lavender daily.

I concur. The Thayer's witch hazels seem to have just the right amount of aloe to go on easily and put out the fire. It's usually the first thing to touch my face after the cold water splash. At around 8-9 semolians, it's a lot more than the drugstore brands or Wilkinson's, but even then it's an absolute steal for the job it does. Both the rose and lavender are nice light fragrances.

 

[murchmb]

I wouldn't mind hearing your evaluation after having used the Rose Petal Witch Hazel.

I find it to perform the same as the unscented version. It seems to work well as a toner, but I always pop something on top of it like Will G's ASB, Proraso, or Naturade Aloe. Scent-wise, it is in the same vein as Coral Skin Food, Taylor's Rose cream, etc., but lighter. Doesn't stay around. Also, the witch hazel smell doesn't come through. On the unscented version, the witch hazel is detectable, but not overbearing like it is with Dickenson's