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by NeedleRat
Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:14 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: SOLDRazors & BladesSOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 1054

SOLDRazors & BladesSOLD

As my slant is my go to, the following have to go. 1 - SS Date Code C4 1 - SS Black Handle Date Code P4 1 - SS Red Tip Date Code C4 1 - Travel Gillette Date Code U4 Made in England (No Case) 1 - Travel Gillette Date Code L4 w/ Case and 1 Gillette Super Stainless Blade All are in wonderful but the re...
by NeedleRat
Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:30 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: FS - St. Charles Lavender EDt and After Shave Milk -SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 945

FS - St. Charles Lavender EDt and After Shave Milk -SOLD

I've only used these a few times and each time, SWMBO asks me what I am wearing, with a frown. Not her favorite. So, my loss, your gain. Both for $12 US only and included shipping.

SOLD
by NeedleRat
Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:42 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Cheers!
Replies: 5
Views: 1663

Dumb bee-ach. Hope he made her walk home...
by NeedleRat
Fri Jan 04, 2008 12:36 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Tasteless and lowbrow? You betcha!!
Replies: 7
Views: 2012

Robot Chicken is one of the funniest things I've seen. What is even more entertaining about it is Lucas gave them his blessings.
by NeedleRat
Thu Jan 03, 2008 6:22 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Handguns
Replies: 84
Views: 14921

I used to be a cop years ago. Let me tell you, there is not ONE criminal who does NOT know the sound of a shell being chambered in a pump. And a shotgun is not going to penetrate multiple walls. My Glock and Beretta 9 would do it no problem and keep going. The S&W 357 would do so as well. The S...
by NeedleRat
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:51 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Handguns
Replies: 84
Views: 14921

I used to be a cop years ago. Let me tell you, there is not ONE criminal who does NOT know the sound of a shell being chambered in a pump. And a shotgun is not going to penetrate multiple walls. My Glock and Beretta 9 would do it no problem and keep going. The S&W 357 would do so as well. The Sp...
by NeedleRat
Thu Jan 03, 2008 2:38 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Merkur Slant review.
Replies: 42
Views: 7921

Guys, I want to offer a bit of advice I figuered out a while back... do not perform any blade buffing with the slant! only bad things can happen IMO. :twisted: Not a problem here. Did it tonight with a Treet Blue fed to it. Now to think of it, the Treet did better than the Swede Gillette that was i...
by NeedleRat
Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Nordstrom
Replies: 53
Views: 9212

Chris,
I searched their site last night but found nothing to reference shaving. Guess I'll need to get in there this week and find out for sure.

Jeff
by NeedleRat
Sun Dec 30, 2007 10:27 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Bay Rum soap or cream?
Replies: 19
Views: 3833

Two of my favorites are Pirate's Cove and a local source here in Oregon from the Soap Lady. I really like both and for the price of either, you can't go wrong to try.

http://soap-lady.com/shaving.html

http://www.piratescovesoapworks.com/index3.htm

Welcome to the addiction, er uh club!

Jeff
by NeedleRat
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:42 am
Forum: General
Topic: Lathering technique
Replies: 10
Views: 2508

For me it is just a matter of what I am using. Cream or puck, then a mug. If it's a stick then right on the face.
by NeedleRat
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: My Cheap Bowl
Replies: 15
Views: 3495

I used this big assed mug I got at a Sting concert from his Brand New Day tour. And the motto is right on the mug which I find rather fitting for a good morning shave. To bad I usually shave at night...
by NeedleRat
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:21 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Newby razor question
Replies: 6
Views: 1663

Welcome Saint Mark! Regardless of what you read or what you are told, every face is different and you will need to find what works best for you. Of course this is probably the greatest thing about wet shaving in that there is always something new to try. :D As far as addictions go, there are a lot w...
by NeedleRat
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:10 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Swede's on a slant? Mmmm, mmm good shave!
Replies: 0
Views: 774

Swede's on a slant? Mmmm, mmm good shave!

While I have been utterly impressed with the shave of my slant, it wasn't until I slapped one of my Swede's in it this evening. My shave consisted of the following: Swedish Gillete (Would like to try a Feather at some point) Merkur Slant Pirate's Cove Coconut (yup, a cheap soap) WTG ATG A little buf...
by NeedleRat
Sun Dec 30, 2007 12:00 am
Forum: General
Topic: Nordstrom
Replies: 53
Views: 9212

Gee thanks Gordon, post about a shop not an hours drive from me. Guess it's time for a ROAD TRIP! Interestingly, I just recently found out that a local athletic club in Portland carries T&H, Trumpers and other fine products. Hopefully the shop is open to non-members. I guessif we must have an ad...
by NeedleRat
Sat Dec 29, 2007 10:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Nordstrom
Replies: 53
Views: 9212

I was very disappointed with our local Nordstrom that I visited a few weeks ago. Terrible selection and a marketing display to be rivaled by 7-Eleven. While Macy's still only has the department store selection, at least it was larger and a much better display.
by NeedleRat
Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:13 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Charlie Goes To Candy Mountain
Replies: 6
Views: 1699

Excuse me while I go hang myself.
by NeedleRat
Fri Dec 28, 2007 8:17 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Merkur Slant Bar - Correct Blade Loading
Replies: 19
Views: 11532

Cavman wrote:Drop, tighten, shave.
Damn Skippy! This scientific approach as been working quite well since I got my slant.
by NeedleRat
Fri Dec 28, 2007 2:03 am
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: # 66 ENGLISH GILLETTE ARISTOCRAT (new pics) **reduced**
Replies: 17
Views: 5410

Dear Lord man, is that a Mach 3 in the background? I shudder...
by NeedleRat
Wed Dec 26, 2007 8:56 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Merkur Slant review.
Replies: 42
Views: 7921

Got one for Christmas this year. Used it twice now and I find myself looking at my other razors thinking of an eBay listing. I love the shave I get from it. Only thing that is a nuisance is if any lather gets on the handle I notice it is much slicker than my other razors. Not a big deal, just need t...
by NeedleRat
Wed Dec 26, 2007 5:03 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Boy Oh Boy!!!
Replies: 22
Views: 3628

Personally I think it is bogus. I've been watching some of these outrageously priced auctions and the one thing they all have in common, is bidders/buyers with little to no feedback. In this case, this is the buyers first time (going under the assumption no one has ever left feedback). Whenever I am...