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Um, the author mentioned "old" and "new" Trumper's creams. I was under the impression that Trumpers has not reformulated their creams. Is that what the author was implying or am I reading the implication incorrectly? The last thing anyone wants is more reformulated products. Chris

I just tried this stuff and it's great. I have almost the same irritations as Vince with shaving soaps etc. This soap performs more like the Tabac shaving soap except it has an Almond scent. It's ingredients are very similar to Tabac's as well. It is very good imho.

Chris

fwiw, I just wash my face in the shower ahead of time or if I am not showering I wash my face. I've perfected the technique of washing my face over the basin without making a mess. I don't scrub, I just gently rub my hands over my beard with soap then rinse. This always makes all the difference in t...

Dr. Moss, I agree. I use my BK12 in my large scuttle every day and it is superb. Fortunately I don't have much of a desire to deviate from that.

Chris

I've tried the DOVE bar soap before. It was very good on the skin, it left my skin feeling better then all the hard triple-milled shaving soaps I've tried. It's also very cheap, and easy to get. But I didn't think it lathered up as well as a soap ment for shaving. I actually have had better luck ju...

Bay rum is a scent all it's own. I like the Dominica brand for it's great treatment of my skin. I like the St John's Bay rum for it's staying power on me. These two smell different as well so yes it is different amongst different manufacturers. I don't think you can go wrong buying a bottle. I sligh...

I vote for sandalwood too.

I agree with Gordon, I think the connection to T&H is traditional. On a side note it seems that ol' Prince Philip is not really worthy of any emulation. According to Jim Kuhn, President Reagan's Excutive Assistant, the Prince is a foul mouthed sob who constantly embarrasses the queen. The press ...