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Hey Folks,

I'm in the market for a sandalwood cream and wanted to gain some thoughts regarding the Green Pond Sandalwood. I recall that gents on this board had a favorable opinion of it- does that still stand?

Has it gone through any dreadful reformulations?

Thanks,
Rick

Hey Folks, A few weeks ago I purchased a small Kent hair comb. Honestly I was more curious about the Kent combs than anything else, I didn't actually expect it to perform any differently than a 99 cent comb you could purchase at the corner drug store. In this case though, I was pleasantly surprised....

I'm not going to lie- I started noticing crazy traffic through this one thread and decided to go pop a bag of popcorn and enjoy the show from a safe distance.

So the refills are still on the market?

Good enough for me!

*Places TOBS Lavender soap back on the to try soon list*

Hey Phil,

I think it'll be easier to deal with if I remain ignorant about the soap's quality, haha.

Thanks for the heads up, though!

Rick

I guess I can take it off my "to try soon" list.

Terrible. I was looking forward to it.

Hey folks, I'm usually not the type to fuss too much with shaving, but was watching one of Mantic's videos (the one where's he's getting a professional shave from a Truefitt barber, probably in Las Vegas) and noticed that the barber sprayed an aftershave splash onto a moisturizing balm, and then app...

I've had a few shaves with the T&H Rose now and have been extremely impressed by it. As I stated earlier, the scent and coloring of the cream are to my liking. Some have suggested that the scent is somewhat subdued compared to other rose creams. I cannot speak to that because it has been some ti...

Well folks, the T&H rose cream arrived today, and on first glance, I have to say that I'm very impressed. The scent and coloring are just right for me and the cream is dense and rich (and not dehydrated, fortunately). I made a quick test lather and was very impressed with the results. I'll repor...

Gents, I ended up going with T&H. I recently sold all my brushes, except for one, so the brush discoloration issue was a consideration. That, and the fact that T&H's rose appears to have the qualities that I'm looking for (subtle but pleasant rose scent in a dense cream that shaves well). Th...

Hey folks,

Thanks for your thoughts- the color/staining possibility is a concern for me, so I think T&H might be the right choice... But I found out the shop also carry the trumpers rose soap. Would that factor impact anyone's answer?

Thanks,
Rick

Hey Folks, I'm picking up a few things at a local shop and want to purchase some rose shaving cream while I'm there. They sell T&H and Trumpers, and there is an AOS down the street. Of the three, which would you guys suggest I purchase? *Conversely, I can purchase Taylor's online, and with shipp...

Hey folks, I just wanted to gain some opinions regarding sandalwood hard soap options. What options are out there, how they perform, and what they actually smell like? AOS? Trumpers? T&H? Perhaps C&E? Any favorites? For the record, I know what actual sandalwood smells like, and quite like it...

Hi All, Up for sale are two brushes from my collection. 1. Simfix Grosvenor LE in Simpsons Two-Band Super Badger. I purchased the brush approximately 2 months ago and have been using it in rotation with two other brushes. It is in great condition and works well with creams and soaps. BRUSH SOLD! 2. ...

Yeah- obviously there is a lot of variability to account for even when you are using the same set up- but I have noticed that I get consistently denser/heavier lather with my most recent brush (now that I've figured out how to use it properly).

Happy shaving!

Hey Folks, I have become increasingly drawn to rose scented soaps/aftershaves recently. Years ago, when I started wetshaving traditionally, I wanted nothing to do with the stuff- I'LL SAVE IT FOR LADIES! and all that... But I dunno... whether it's that I am getting a bit more mature about these sort...

Hey Folks, Does anyone notice lather variability depending on what brush they are using? I'm noticing that my new Simpsons 2-band brush produces lather that is slightly denser and lies closer to the skin than other brushes I've used in the past (which seemed to produce a more airy, whipped lather). ...

John, Rick asked first so the 89 sample is his to claim. If you want to send me a sample vial I will fill it up for you. Squire- thank you for the offer- I really appreciate it! As it turns out I did some rummaging in some of my older shaving supplies and found a small vial of No. 89. Great stuff!

Hey Folks,

Does anyone know how I could get a sample of Floris No. 89? The website appears to only sell in Europe now.

Thanks,
Rick

Hey Folks,

I'm fairly familiar with Harris' aftershave line-up but haven't really ever heard very much about the Mild Skin Tonic.

Does anyone around here use it very often? Any thoughts about it (efficacy/scent/comparisons to the rest of the line-up)?

Thanks,
Rick