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by Rufus
Sat Mar 02, 2024 5:09 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Legalize the worlds oldest profession Why?
Replies: 8
Views: 2056

Re: Legalize the worlds oldest profession Why?

Your argument seems to oversimplify the issue of legalizing prostitution by presenting a false choice between full legalization and the current problems associated with illegal activities. There are potential alternatives worth considering. Additionally, while you highlight the potential benefits, ...
by Rufus
Wed Jan 17, 2024 12:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: The Moss Scuttle in Winter
Replies: 4
Views: 382

Re: The Moss Scuttle in Winter

I wouldn’t be without my Moss Scuttle any time of year. Unfortunately it’s too heavy and bulky to take along when I travel overseas. My son gave me my first Moss Scuttle for my 65th birthday, eleven years ago; unfortunately, I dropped it just before Covid, but replaced it right away.
by Rufus
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:33 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette
Replies: 30
Views: 6679

Re: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette

I’ll continue to digress if I may. The TOBS Jermyn Street for Sensitive Skin shaving cream I have lists stearic acid second after aqua, as does The Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe shaving cream, but they perform quite differently. The TOBS is very disappointing in that it is neither slick nor cushion...
by Rufus
Wed Jan 10, 2024 3:51 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette
Replies: 30
Views: 6679

Re: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette

It happened in 2021, when the German factory that made soap for Maurer & Wirtz went out of business. Mantic posted a comparison of the two on his site: https://sharpologist.com/tabac-shave-soap-old-vs-new-formula/ and we discussed it here: https://forum.shavemyface.com/viewtopic.php?t=58001 I'v...
by Rufus
Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:32 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette
Replies: 30
Views: 6679

Re: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette

I've liked Tabac since my teens, and I hope it sticks around. I know the soap is now tallow-free, but I've got lots in my stash! Chris I didn’t know Tabac had reformulated to tallow-free. When did this happen? How’s the new stuff? My soap stick performs beautifully, but i’ve had it for several years.
by Rufus
Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD January 8 - January 14, 2024
Replies: 8
Views: 593

Re: SOTD January 8 - January 14, 2024

Razor: GFT Mach3
Cream: The Body Shop Macca Root & Aloe
Brush: Brad Sears Rubberset 200-style handle, shavemac pure badger knot
Scuttle: Moss
Aftershave splash: Aqua Velva
by Rufus
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD January 8 - January 14, 2024
Replies: 8
Views: 593

Re: SOTD January 8 - January 14, 2024

Shaving soap: Tabac stick
Aftershave: Tabac splash
Brush: shavemac beehive Finest badger
Razor: GFT Mach3
Scuttle: Moss
by Rufus
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette
Replies: 30
Views: 6679

Re: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette

Tabac aftershave and soap stick are among my favourites. The scent is timeless and their performance is second to none.
by Rufus
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:13 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Shaving brushes made in Portugal
Replies: 6
Views: 1310

Re: Shaving brushes made in Portugal

Lovely brushes. Unique designs and materials.
by Rufus
Mon Jan 08, 2024 3:11 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Cream versus Soap?
Replies: 19
Views: 2270

Re: Cream versus Soap?

Over my +50 years of shaving I’ve preferred creams over soaps. I don’t have a heavy beard and my skin tends to be sensitive. I find creams provide more cushioning and are generally slicker than soaps. For years I used TOBS and Trumper creams, but in the last few years I’ve found them very disappoint...
by Rufus
Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: Coming home and seeing the changes after two years…
Replies: 12
Views: 2740

Re: Coming home and seeing the changes after two years…

I live in Canada and I’ve noticed this too. For years I’ve found the shaving goods pickings in Shoppers and their ilk less than satisfactory, but since COVID-19 it has become decidedly slimmer and not just for shaving paraphernalia. A further problem with Shoppers is that each store doesn’t necessar...
by Rufus
Sat Oct 01, 2022 5:53 am
Forum: General
Topic: Kill Badgers to Save Hedgehogs
Replies: 4
Views: 1420

Re: Kill Badgers to Save Hedgehogs

Chris, you mention coyotes becoming like London’s foxes. You may have read about the recent seven coyote attacks on humans in central Burlington, Ontario. Apparently a family of coyotes had become so inured to the presence of humans, likely due to people feeding them, that three of them randomly att...
by Rufus
Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: Kill Badgers to Save Hedgehogs
Replies: 4
Views: 1420

Re: Kill Badgers to Save Hedgehogs

It comes down to what is sustainable for both badgers and hedge hogs. Badger are much maligned, much like wolves, but they are part of nature and have a role to play in our ecosystem, just as wolves do. Wolves are being re-introduced to many regions on North America because the balance of nature bec...
by Rufus
Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:38 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Legalize the worlds oldest profession Why?
Replies: 8
Views: 2056

Re: Legalize the worlds oldest profession Why?

Calling it “the world’s oldest profession” says it all. I can’t think of a stronger reason to legalise and regulate it.
by Rufus
Fri Sep 30, 2022 6:29 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Essence of Limes
Replies: 5
Views: 1812

Re: Essence of Limes

I like most lime aftershaves. My regulars are TOBS No.74 Victorian Lime and GFT West Indian Lime. Recently I came across Goodfella’s Royal Lime, which I particularly like because of the menthol it contains.
by Rufus
Fri Apr 08, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: 2022 FIFA World Cup
Replies: 7
Views: 3388

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Nitrox wrote: Thu Apr 07, 2022 5:15 pm Very disappointed that Italy didn't qualify. How?
That’s beyond disappointing, it’s ridiculous: Italy is currently ranked # 6 by FIFA, yet Canada ranked #38 qualifies. :-$
by Rufus
Tue Apr 05, 2022 3:54 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Green tea
Replies: 27
Views: 7175

Re: Green tea

Good point Chris! Remember I'm the bloke that puts after shave balm in my hair! 🤪 I love my brewed green and I drink it every day. Maybe the brewing process leaves some of the beneficial nutrients behind in the wet tea leaves? I have no idea but I figure it can't hurt! Per Chris, perhaps you have g...
by Rufus
Fri Apr 01, 2022 12:07 pm
Forum: Cooking & Recipes
Topic: What's for supper?
Replies: 379
Views: 126922

Re: What's for supper?

It’s Friday, which means it’s pizza tonight. As per usual I’ll have a Hawaiian, which will make your average Neopolitan cringe, and my wife will have a Fungi. \:D/
by Rufus
Fri Apr 01, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: 2022 FIFA World Cup
Replies: 7
Views: 3388

Re: 2022 FIFA World Cup

Canada qualified for the first time since 1986. With their new coach the team has made big strides, but they have their work cut out for them now. =D>
by Rufus
Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:02 am
Forum: Cooking & Recipes
Topic: What's for supper?
Replies: 379
Views: 126922

Re: What's for supper?

Tonight we’re having friends for dinner, so we’re going whole hog: grilled beef tenderloin with a garlic, rosemary and peppercorn rub, accompanied by asparagus, wild rice and butternut squash. For starters it’s a smoked salmon salad and afters it’s cheese (Stilton and old English cheddar) and crack...