Thread: What Do You Have In The Mail Right Now?

Nice. It is not and son so it’s fairly old.

Ah, you noticed that did ya? In the description is said they found it in their garage.

Timeless Aluminum Slant

Three fragrance sample packs in the mail today. Histoires de Parfums, Rogue Perfumery and a pack of various 'Spicey' fragrances. Also two decants from Eight & Bob and an Amouage.

I had a Boar brush some time ago that my wife gave me but I didn't like it so I gave it to my Barber who was still practicing. It was a really nice Omega.
I never really gave it a fair shake. I used it a few times and it was stiff, coarse, didn't hold any heat whatsoever etc,etc. It just didn't hold a candle to my high end Badgers.
In retrospect I never really gave it a chance so thought for this ridiculously low price on the iconic 48 I should at least see what they are capable of.


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I have one of those myself.


It is a big ol' thing and breaks in nicely. I personally like the stiffer brushes but don't really find this one as stiff as many I have used. Perhaps your other one was a one off. Maybe try a soak in hair conditioner for a day or two if the new one seems stiff.

Oh I will definitely soak this for 24 hours min. and buff on a towel followed by several lathers before even touching my face.
I will let this truly break in for a while before final consideration. I can't imagine it ever comes close to my Badgers but I will give it my best shot.
I intentionally bought the longer loft as I like a soft brush but with some backbone. If this one seems to my liking feel wise but becomes a little floppy I can rehandle it no problem, I have the tools

Picked up this TI Spatacus today at an antique shop.


It was in pretty good shape and had the original box. Very little hone wear also. Man, this thing has a thin grind.

They also had a W&B The Celebrated FBU that was 8/8-9/8. I couldn't see the price tag through the case, only a $ a 3 and a 2. I thought, well maybe they don't know what they have and n it's $32.00. Once she opened it up I could see the 5 at the end. Beautiful razor, as like new as a 175 year old razor that hasn't been restored can look but they were asking full price for it. I didn't have enough cash with me to haggle over it but at that price I probably have time.

Nice score. I have never held one of those.