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by EL Alamein
Wed Jan 24, 2024 11:28 am
Forum: Shopping
Topic: How do you fix a Cracked Blade???
Replies: 10
Views: 4341

Re: How do you fix a Cracked Blade???

drmoss_ca wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:47 am "Venture"! The only adventure would be in the profits made from people buying large flashy watches that make them feel good about themselves.
Definitely a sign I'm getting old :)
by EL Alamein
Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: How do you fix a Cracked Blade???
Replies: 10
Views: 4341

Re: How do you fix a Cracked Blade???

Yes, it's been trashed and Ray would be saddened. I got a spam e-mail from the new owner inviting me join him in his exciting new wristwatch venture! The post above would be deleted as self-advertisement by a vendor if it was made today, but back in 2011 I think Glen was working for himself...........
by EL Alamein
Mon Jan 22, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: How do you fix a Cracked Blade???
Replies: 10
Views: 4341

Re: How do you fix a Cracked Blade???

Ah, but some people make a living out of straight razor repairs... Ever notice the address used for classicshaving.com re-scaling? C. I just checked Classicshaving for the first time in a long time just to see what you were referring to and I see what you mean now. I tell you I was surprised at how...
by EL Alamein
Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:49 pm
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Straight razor vs DE razor...
Replies: 15
Views: 1397

Re: Straight razor vs DE razor...

Martin wrote: Sun Jan 14, 2024 1:56 pm Here it is....(Specifically under the heading "Why safety razors are a good pick")1

https://electricshaversuk.co.uk/straigh ... uble-edge/
Thank you, Martin! I enjoyed the article.

Chris
by EL Alamein
Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Moss Scuttle in Winter
Replies: 4
Views: 382

The Moss Scuttle in Winter

In the morning when the first bell rings and it is Winter it can be a challenge to get out from under the warm comforter to step into the cold room. The past few mornings have been very cold and now snow blankets the ground. It's still somewhat dark when that first bell goes off but I make my way to...
by EL Alamein
Fri Jan 12, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Straight razor vs DE razor...
Replies: 15
Views: 1397

Re: Straight razor vs DE razor...

Was hoping maybe Martin could post that article link here as I'd like to know how it came to such a conclusion. Over at that blog the science of sharp the author implies that straights can be keener and smoother than commercially produced edges using the right technique. Every now and then I step ou...
by EL Alamein
Mon Jan 08, 2024 6:31 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Cream versus Soap?
Replies: 19
Views: 2270

Re: Cream versus Soap?

I have confirmation from Toronto Barber and Beauty Supply: J.M.Fraser cream is gone for good. Bastards. A few years ago I went looking for another tub of this and came to the same conclusion. There wasn't even any old stock laying around. Even though this was a cheap cream with a synthetic scent I ...
by EL Alamein
Wed Nov 01, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: T&H Luxury Shaving Soap Revisted
Replies: 4
Views: 1055

Re: T&H Luxury Shaving Soap Revisted

Cvac, I can't speak for the current iteration of Culmak but the vintage stuff I have lathers like a dream. It's formula is like the old formula for the No 89 soap. They are very similar in that regard. The new ingredients I've seen are suspect but I've haven't tried it so can't say really one way or...
by EL Alamein
Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:44 pm
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Straight razor vs DE razor...
Replies: 15
Views: 1397

Re: Straight razor vs DE razor...

I'd be curious to read the article that Martin references in his post.

Chris
by EL Alamein
Sat Oct 14, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette
Replies: 30
Views: 6679

Re: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette

Popped in here to see why this old thread was resurrected and saw the post by KAV. Been a while and he's missed. Hope he's doing well.

Chris
by EL Alamein
Sun Jul 16, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Royall Lyme
Replies: 2
Views: 645

Royall Lyme

Evening All, It's been quite a while since we've talked about this one. Thought I'd bring it up since it Summer time and this is a very refreshing scent, perfect for this time of year. I have gone through a few bottles of this over the years and it is an excellent aftershave. I don't know what's in ...
by EL Alamein
Mon May 29, 2023 5:07 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Mitchell's Wool Fat soap no longer contains tallow
Replies: 12
Views: 1671

Re: Mitchell's Wool Fat soap no longer contains tallow

Looking at the new ingredients list it looks like they've moved to a more potassium stearate based soap. I'm fine with that. Those types of soaps perform outstanding for me, even in my hard water. If I recall, a lot of old formula shaving soaps are more potassium stearate based, like the vaunted old...
by EL Alamein
Sat May 13, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Frivolous ADA Lawsuits
Replies: 31
Views: 2883

Re: Frivolous ADA Lawsuits

Congratulations, Phil! I hope something like this never happens again, to you or anyone else.

Chris
by EL Alamein
Tue May 09, 2023 6:14 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: T&H Luxury Shaving Soap Revisted
Replies: 4
Views: 1055

T&H Luxury Shaving Soap Revisted

Inspired by the thread on Cyril Salter's solid shaving soap I decided to revisit T&H's Luxury shaving soap. I was also inspired by this thread: https://forum.shavemyface.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=51932&p=618459&hilit=Officer+and+Gentleman#p618459 to check out some of other the soaps th...
by EL Alamein
Tue May 09, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: God Save The King!
Replies: 3
Views: 656

Re: God Save The King!

I did catch bits and pieces of the ceremony in the news but didn't watch the whole thing. I enjoyed what I did see of it. Very grand and full of proper ceremony, something the modern world lacks. Very comforting to see something so ancient carrying on. I wish King Charles III Godspeed, I don't think...
by EL Alamein
Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Did you enjoy a cigar today?
Replies: 64
Views: 19994

Re: Did you enjoy a cigar today?

Basil,

Thanks for sharing this, I really appreciate it.

Bourbon and a cigar used to be a daily custom for me at the end of the day but ever since the doctor put me on this blasted blood pressure medicine I can't have either anymore. So it's nice to live variously as they say.

Enjoy!

Chris
by EL Alamein
Mon Apr 10, 2023 5:33 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: English Fern tallow soap by Penhaligon's
Replies: 29
Views: 17714

Re: English Fern tallow soap by Penhaligon's

Agree this was a good one in it's early incarnation. I don't use the one I have very much or even the EDT but I do enjoy them every once in a while.

I can't believe they discontinued the EDT, I would have thought that would be around forever it was so good.

Chris
by EL Alamein
Sat Mar 25, 2023 9:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: Barber Shop Shave - Your Expectations?
Replies: 49
Views: 19733

Re: Barber Shop Shave - Your Expectations?

Expectations? Respectfully, I'm not anticipating my barber to be shaving my whiskers. I covet and relish shaving myself, thank you very much!.🤗 However, upon reflection, I have many happy memories of Saturday visits to Joe Winters' barber shop on Main Street in the little town where I grew up. As a...
by EL Alamein
Thu Mar 23, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: Cooking & Recipes
Topic: A Cook's Diary
Replies: 128
Views: 58925

Re: A Cook's Diary

Gosh those look yummy!

The one time I made crumpets my wife and I enjoyed them and thought they were a cross between a pancake and an English muffin. Good stuff, goes well with butter and preserves.

Bon Appetite!

Chris
by EL Alamein
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:58 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Cyril Salter solid shaving soap (tallow)
Replies: 47
Views: 19410

Re: Cyril Salter solid shaving soap (tallow)

Afternoon All, I tried the Salter's soap today and it is indeed a very good soap. Made a thick, slick lather rather easily even in the hard water here. Gave a wonderful shave and equals the performance of soaps twice it's price. I'll keep going with it to see it's performance over time. An interesti...