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by Barbarosa
Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:43 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: C&E v. Edwin Jagger
Replies: 8
Views: 2505

The C&E is a medium (21mm) EJ best, not a small (19mm), FYI. So it's about the same price from EJ as from C&E, and IMO the extra little 'lip' on the C&E handle is a nice touch. Plus what Gordon said, it's available locally to most folks. Regards. J Ok, thanks. I couldn't find the size. ...
by Barbarosa
Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: The New Body Shop Shave Cream: Worth the Coin?
Replies: 16
Views: 4664

Baronet wrote:Yes its worth the coin. I personally liked the old version better as the scent was nicer. The new Macca version is slightly more moisturising, reminds me of TOBS Avocado.
That definitely good news. I consider the old cream to be very moisturizing.
by Barbarosa
Fri Nov 07, 2008 1:26 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: DR Harris All Naturals
Replies: 23
Views: 3713

I think that being natural or green is the new black.
I think, hope actually, they just try to add some market share and their old products will stay the same. You never know though.
by Barbarosa
Wed Oct 29, 2008 7:54 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Simpson Shedding - I know, do a Search!
Replies: 20
Views: 5505

The Vulfix's Simpsons do not shed Actually that's not quite true (although my case may be the exception). I recently purchased a Vulfix made Simpsons T3. And it was a shedder. After about 2 weeks (and easily 30+ hairs) I contacted the vendor for an exchange. Hopefully the new T3 won't shed. On anot...
by Barbarosa
Tue Oct 28, 2008 5:03 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Simpson Shedding - I know, do a Search!
Replies: 20
Views: 5505

Hi,

Just contact Vulfix, they will take care of it (will send a replacement). The Vulfix's Simpsons do not shed; however, you might find that the bristles are a little longer compared with your current brush.

Regards,
Alfred
by Barbarosa
Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:26 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Boar or Synthetic
Replies: 3
Views: 1493

Yes, it's a boar (or maybe a horse hair) brush. It should soften with usage and the smell will disappear after several shaves.

Regards,
Alfred
by Barbarosa
Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:24 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: First soap Harris or Fat?
Replies: 34
Views: 5752

Both are great soaps. Chances are that DR Harris will last longer.

Regards,
Alfred
by Barbarosa
Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:21 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Alba?
Replies: 7
Views: 2150

Neil wrote:I've never tried Alba shaving cream, but their lotions, shampoos, and other products are always very exceptional.
Same here. I have always found their products to be of great quality.

Regards,
Alf
by Barbarosa
Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:19 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Real Shave Cream brand
Replies: 11
Views: 2669

I think they were selling it at regular drug-sores in Canada. I haven't checked lately though.

Regards,
Alfred
by Barbarosa
Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:13 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Choosing a boar brush
Replies: 28
Views: 7261

While boar is certainly cheaper -- you can pick up decent badger brushes at well below $50 -- and they will perform much better overall than boar. . Yes and no. From my experience, for an one-day beard, a badger brush will work better. However, that's not the case for 2-3 days stubble, I prefer a b...
by Barbarosa
Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Schick Krona
Replies: 11
Views: 2430

Re: Schick Krona

In my opinion the Krona is a perfect razor for a beginner, and expert alike. I find it shaves me like an early American Tech, mild smooth and close. "Shaving perfection" even if it does feel 'cheap' compared to a Gillette. You can't go wrong with a Krona. The Krona's with metal tips tend ...
by Barbarosa
Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:04 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: The miraculous Creamo-Cream
Replies: 16
Views: 4034

No scent? They lie - it smells strongly of pina colada, or the old Murray's version of Erinmore pipe tobacco when it was made in Northern Ireland. Chris Flake please, not Mixture. Yes, that was the case with the old formulation. The new Cremo-cream has a much lighter scent, still pina-colada tough....
by Barbarosa
Fri Sep 05, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Modern Business Practices
Replies: 48
Views: 9375

Hello, I just talked with Classic-Shaving and they seem completely clueless (and sincere) about it. I'll have to talk with the owner on Monday though. So, it is possible they had no idea about it and they do not deserve any blame. As far I could tell, they had no idea that I even exist (not exactly ...
by Barbarosa
Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: Modern Business Practices
Replies: 48
Views: 9375

Seriously, I've always found this forum a very congenial place and I hope it stays that way. Let's not get drawn into this butting of heads. Hi, As someone stated before, I did not start this. However, I'm guilty of perpetuating by keep answering to different posts that refer to me. So, I'll stop r...
by Barbarosa
Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: Modern Business Practices
Replies: 48
Views: 9375

Alfred there must have been some prior dealing between the 2 of you as they wouldnt have your ip address to block you from their site by the way an ip address is not set in stone it would be quite easy to get round the ban by bouncing off a proxy server Hi, Actually, there have been no dealings bet...
by Barbarosa
Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Modern Business Practices
Replies: 48
Views: 9375

You suggested in an earlier post that you haven't spoken to Classic about this or that they had not contacted you. Maybe the best thing to do is to call Will up and explain the situation and agree to "trade" the URL's that each of you own that technically should belong to the other. I fin...
by Barbarosa
Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Modern Business Practices
Replies: 48
Views: 9375

Hi, You have to be a Candian company, rezident or citizen to get .ca domain. The domain was recently purchased (as a defensive tool) and never used. They purchased fendrihans.com in June when classicshaving.ca was still available?! Sorry, but I don't see how I stopped their Canadian expansion. Final...
by Barbarosa
Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Modern Business Practices
Replies: 48
Views: 9375

We seem to be agreed that there are two problems: 1. Fendrihan should not have used the title 'The Classic Shaving Store' on eBay. 2. Classic Shaving have no business redirecting Fendrihan's customers by use of a look-alike URL. Both problems are easily corrected if the two businesses are willing t...
by Barbarosa
Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Shopping spree at Fendrihans
Replies: 15
Views: 3710

Hello,

Also, I just wanted to add that the name of the web-site is Fendrihan and not Fendrihan's (or fendrihans).

Regards,
Alfred
by Barbarosa
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Shopping spree at Fendrihans
Replies: 15
Views: 3710

Re: Shopping spree at Fendrihans

I just had fun on a little shopping spree. Here's the list: D.R. Harris Lavender shave cream Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandlewood shave cream Valobra Sapone Per Barba (shave stick) Clubman Pinaud Dab-On Nick Relief Booster Island Bay Rum After Shave Clubman Pinaud Special Reserve Aftershave Cologne...