Acquisitions Monday May 8 - Sunday May 14

[Nick]

Technically, this score happened a couple days ago, but I figured since I just now pulled it off my janky phone, I might as well start a new thread.

I got a shave and a haircut at Truefitt & Hill in Vegas, and of course, they make you walk past all the goodies before you leave:

T&H 1805 Shaving Cream
T&H 1805 AS Balm
T&H Almond Shaving Cream
T&H West Indian Limes AS Splash
T&H Hand & Body Soap

I apologize for the crappy camera phone pic. Coincidentally enough, my Canon with its two dead batteries is the thing in the black case to the left:

 

[letterk]

What were the prices like in Vegas?

 

[teamacacia]

Picked up some Thayer's Rose WH as well as a set of USA Personna's from WallyWorld and some of the Walgreen's Specials. With all of the talk about the cheapie blades working for some I at least have to give them a shot.

Edit: Now that I had my first shave with the Feather blades I may not even try these "cheapie" blades. Man, the feather gave a great shave!

 

[Kalypso]

Brittney Jansen of Truefitt & Hill North America Headquarters, (out of Chicago) sent me a nice big envelope of samples. 2 shaving creams, an aftershave & 7 colognes....good folks! I believe I'll be buying more of their products!

 

[NMMB]

Picked up two KMF tubes; LAVENDER & SHEA and VANILLA EARTH. I hear lots of good stuff about KMF, but they don't seem to be featured often in the SOTD pics and I don't recall seeing a review. I thought that I would just give it a try myself since I couldn't find a trustworthy review (BTW, why aren't there any reviews?). Also picked up some "Witch-Vera Gel" (as mentioned once by woodbane, I believe) as it was inexpensive and I was curious. If it can compete with the Thayer's W/H's I have (Medicated Superhazel and Rose Petal) then I'll use it; otherwise, I'll let it slide into oblivion in the back of the medicine cabinate with the outdated and useless items I've amassed over the years).

 

[letterk]

Today I amassed:

Pinaud Styptic Pencil
Trumpers Rose sample
Trumpers Coconut sample
Trumpers Almond sample

I'm not going post any photos for fear of being banned due to extreme jealousy.

 

[teamacacia]

Dropped back by the local health food store, Akin's, and picked up a tube of Tom's of Maine Mint SC for 6.27 tax included. Looking forward to getting the first shave with it tomorrow.

 

[SSLStudio]

Thanks RIK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today my order arrived.. totally unexpected big surprise I wasnt even home , the postman left it with my cross neighbour.
Awesome folks of B&B ...

I havent used the B&B Cologne but I keep smelling the bottle taking the lid off the smell already greets you..

It Screams ! "GENTLEMAN ! "!!!!!!!!

 

[KUJO]

Actually got this stuff over the weekend:

• I Coloniali Facial and Shaving Balm with Mango Kernel Oil
  • What a fantastic scent! Here's the link (I Coloniali)
• I Coloniali "Guajaco Wood" Cologne sample - Kind of "woodsy"
• Jack Black Pit Boss Antiperspirant and Deodorant - Great smell and effective

 

[Nick]

What were the prices like in Vegas?

John,

The haircut was $60, and the shave was $65. At Art of Shave, apparently the shave is $65, but if you get a haircut, the combo is only $85 (according to the lady I talked to on the phone).

-Nick

 

[NMMB]

So,

I received samples from Brittney at T&H (Chicago) today. Included were samples of 1805 cream, Ultimate Comfort cream and balm, and the sampler of T&H Colognes.

 

[rustyblade]

The Mythic Gillette 195 Adjustable arrived today.

 

[joel]

T&H Branded Rooney Finest - Style 1 LARGE

 

[DoubleE]

The Mythic Gillette 195 Adjustable arrived today.

RB - Nice razor. While I'm not a razor collector, my wife would argue the point, I would like to have a 195! They're sure bringing a pretty penny on e-bay however. I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on it after you use it.....you are going to use it aren't you?

 

[rustyblade]

RB - Nice razor. While I'm not a razor collector, my wife would argue the point, I would like to have a 195! They're sure bringing a pretty penny on e-bay however. I'll be curious to hear your thoughts on it after you use it.....you are going to use it aren't you?

I am going to use it. I use all the razors in my collection including the toggle. I wouldn't really call myself a collector, but I do seem to me amassing a bunch of DE's lately. I am more interested in trying them all out. I also have a somewhat rare (according to John aka Yasuo) Wilkinson Sword "sticky" DE on the way also, I got that razor for a song in a razor lot.

 

[Nitrox]

Today's SCAD:

3 jars Proraso pre and after cream
2 Bottles Proraso Dopobarba AS
1 Bottle Proraso AS balm
1 bottle Linetti Brillantina hair lotion ( my dad used to wear it when I was a kid)
1 C&E Sandalwood soap bowl
I C&E Sienna Eau de Toilette bottle

 

[jason123]

Hello Gentlemen,

I finally placed my first order with Classic Shaving since I've read so many good reviews about this company and its people:

DOVO Leather Straight Razor Case
DOVO Silvertip Travel Brush, Stainless Steel
Classic Brand Pure Block Alum Styptic
Pinaud/Clubman "Medicated" Talc
Classic Brand Barbershop SHAVING Towel, 6-Pak
Merkur "Hefty Classic - Slant Bar" (I read Joel's guide and figured I had to get this one).
DOVO "Shavette" Blades, Long
DOVO "Shavette" Blade Holders - Long Double Edge

Fingers crossed for this "transatlantic shipment...".

Best Regards,

Jason.

 

[letterk]

Picked up some Thayers Lavender Witch Hazel w/ Aloe today.

 

[Scotto]

 

[crackstar]

My inlaws sent me some Roger & Gallet shaving soap, and a bottle of Chanel Antaeus edt.

Jeff