I LOVE getting packages

[Crazy8]

I better be careful. I have a wish list of cheaper priced items in my wishlist at WCS. I typically use Edwin Jagger shaving cream (w/ Merkur 34C and Merkur blades) and thought it would be cool to try some of the other stuff people are using. So I decided I would get a few of the cheaper priced things on my list. Yesterday my package showed up and I was like a kid in a candy store, only in my house. The package contained...

Edwin Jagger Aloe Shaving Cream - I was out
D.R Harris Arlington Shaving Cream Tube - Never tried it or heard of it but it seems to be getting great reviews.
Merkur Blades
Lord Platinum Blades
Wilkinson Sword Blades
Gillette Silver Blue

I have been very happy with my Merkur blades and EJ shaving cream but its fun to play with new stuff so we will see how it goes. I think my next order of cheaper priced stuff will look like this...

Proraso pre & post shave cream - menthol- (how is Proraso pronounced btw?)
Proraso shaving cream - menthol
Proraso blue aloe shaving cream
D.R Harris Arlington shampoo bar
Castle Forbes lime essential oil shaving cream

I dont know if it was intentional or not but I do believe I may have gotten an extra pack of blades with my order I just received. I know some companies in different industries will throw free stuff in customer orders. I will have to wait until I get home tonight to verify this. But I cant wait to try all this stuff out. Just thought I would share my new purchases with you all. Any opinions or experience with any of the current and future purchases I have listed above are also appreciated.

 

[TXFirefighter10]

Pics or it didn't happen.. ; )

 

[JaredBT]

packages are always the best. I am waiting on some Mike's soap right now.

 

[Mick]

Getting something you have been waiting for is a real treat!!!

Always makes me want MORE

 

[Delawareguy]

Packages are great. I got three today.

 

[BrianC]

I love getting stuff too, I tell the wife that Santa drives a brown box truck. I got some TOBS yesterday and was all excited to get home and shave. The wife even wanted to try the coconut TOBS I got.

 

[Mong.]

I hate waiting for the postman to come. Then there's the annoyance when the parcel you're expecting doesn't come. Then the rage after a few days. I'm currently at the rage part of the cycle.

 

[Chadao]

Almost everything I have ordered is custom, so 4-6 weeks. Next month, the goodies will begin to arrive.

Getting something you have been waiting for is a real treat!!!

Always makes me want MORE

 

[Fatestorm]

Sounds like great stuff. I myself love the Arlington soap, and would try the cream in a second too. I'm no great expert but I think I could be happy for the rest of my life just with Arlington's scent and nothing else.

 

[Crazy8]

Pics or it didn't happen.. ; )

Thank you for reminding me. I have been inspired by some of the pics I have seen on here so I am planning on shooting some pics tonight after work since I dont have school today. So I will be sure to post some pics for you all.

 

[Crazy8]

Sounds like great stuff. I myself love the Arlington soap, and would try the cream in a second too. I'm no great expert but I think I could be happy for the rest of my life just with Arlington's scent and nothing else.

I couldn't wait any longer. I tried the Arlington cream last night and I LOVE IT. I dont have a brush yet But have two that have my eye and I will be getting the cheaper of the two soon. Anyways, I say all that to say I use my hand and apply directly to my face. I noticed the Arlington really started to build up on my face much quicker then the EJ cream. With the small amount I had put into my hand, it was still enough to do two passes. Looking forward to future shaves with it and future D.R. Harris Arlington (or others) purchases. Very happy.

 

[Crazy8]

Well you ask and you shall receive. Here are some pics. I was going to take the time to do some editing but I can always do that and Im sure you all will still appreciate them.

Here is the D.R. Harris Arlington and the 5 blades I got. I ordered 1 of each kind and I got 2 of the Gillette Blue's. I double checked my receipt and it does show I ordered 4 total and not 5. So maybe they threw this one in as a bonus. i know some companies in different industries do that kind of stuff.


My new tub of Edwin Jagger Aloe SC. This is what I have been using for the last two years but I am looking forward to trying new stuff to and "playing" a little.



Hope you all enjoyed. I did take more pictures but these ones here show what I got in this order.

 

[Shenanigans]

How long does a tub of EJ SC last usually?

 

[Crazy8]

Well I dont use a brush, which I hope to get soon, but if I had to guess I would say a few months. I shave about 1-2 times a week and try not to use a whole lot of it. But yeah I would say maybe even 3-4 months. Maybe ill write a date on the bottom of it and keep track of it when I empty it to find out.

 

[Crazy8]

Well I got yet another package, hoping my wife will let me order more, and thought I would post some pics. I know how you all say "pics or it didn't happen" so here are the beauties I got in this package.



I didn't realize how firm the Proraso shaving cream was so I may have to wait until I get my brush to use it. I did however try out the Arlington bar shampoo, first time using a bar shampoo, and HOLY COW this stuff lathers up FAAAAST. I wont go into great detail of my shower routine, but I got my hands wet and my hair wet. Then I held the bar in my right hand and did maybe three swipes on my head and already felt suds. I stopped and looked at my hand in awe. I decided if I didn't put it back in its container, then I would be wasting it. Once put away I continued to lather my hair and it did a wonderful job. They need to come out with a conditioner bar now, or a 2-in-1 bar. I will be bringing this with me on my men's fishing retreat I will be going on with my church. I feel it will be a great, compact, powerful addition to any DOPP bag. My wife is a big fan of the Arlington smell too, so that's another big plus.

I figured while I was at it and talking about all the stuff I have been ordering, that I would show you what my den looks like as of now. Cant wait to add to more. I think this is quickly developing into an addiction...lol

 

[Quigg]

I love getting packages, too. It's liKe Christmas year-round. Thank goodness my wife doesn't complain - she just puts them on my desk. I got the perfect "product" the first time around with her!

 

[Crazy8]

Well I kind of feel like I am beating a dead horse a little bit but I have yet ANOTHER package coming. I made some extra money over the weekend and was able to get a few nice things with it. Cant wait to show you all what it is, just as much as I cant wait to get them and use them. Ill give you a clue. If you look closely at the pics I have already posted, I seem to be missing a couple things. Ill be sure to post pics when the package arrives.

 

[Giant Kiwi]

Proraso is pronounced how it's spelt.
You're missing a brush and a straight, strop and a rock.

 

[Crazy8]

The Castle Forbes Lime is the a really, really good cream. I'm using it 3-4x per week and can't get over the performance and scent. For a warm-weather scent, I don't think my den will ever be without CF Lime.

I almost did get that this time around but had to hold off. Though my wife supports my shaving hobby she also told me just before I placed my "why dont you use the stuff you have now first?" I agree but I don't always like her logic...lol

 

[Crazy8]

Well I kind of feel like I am beating a dead horse a little bit but I have yet ANOTHER package coming. I made some extra money over the weekend and was able to get a few nice things with it. Cant wait to show you all what it is, just as much as I cant wait to get them and use them. Ill give you a clue. If you look closely at the pics I have already posted, I seem to be missing a couple things. Ill be sure to post pics when the package arrives.

Well Kiwi you WIN!!! I don't know what you win but you won whatever the prize is. Well you got one of them right. I got a bowl, brush, and decided to try one of the towels. Cant wait to try the towel out. I did however try the brush and bowl last night and they work great. Well here are some pics for you guys.

Look at the Colonel stand tall and proud.





Here is kind of how everything will be laid out. I am going to get 4 more towels to complete the bottom basket.

Hope you all enjoy as much as I did.