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by woodsrider
Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:59 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Cream versus Soap?
Replies: 20
Views: 2355

Re: Cream versus Soap?

With few exceptions, I have been able to get a denser / better later using high quality creams compared with soaps. I like soaps because I live in an arid climate, and creams tend to dry out quickly - after a while, they turn into "croaps." That said, the croaps are still highly functional...
by woodsrider
Sun Jan 28, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Fifteen years on this forum
Replies: 14
Views: 2362

Re: Fifteen years on this forum

Howdy, Nate - good to see you back!
by woodsrider
Wed Jul 19, 2023 5:52 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD July 17 - July 23, 2023
Replies: 13
Views: 831

Re: SOTD July 17 - July 23, 2023

Wednesday:

Simpson Chubby 2 in Best badger
Penhaligon’s Blenheim Bouquet soap
Feather DE with Personna Medical Prep blade
Thayer’s Original witch hazel
Acqua di Parma cologne
by woodsrider
Mon Jul 17, 2023 5:31 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD July 17 - July 23, 2023
Replies: 13
Views: 831

Re: SOTD July 17 - July 23, 2023

Monday:

Vulfix "Grosvenor" brush
Art of Shaving Lavender soap
Feather DE razor with Personna Medical Prep blade
Thayer's Original witch hazel
Old Spice after shave
by woodsrider
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:36 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: TOP FIVE DE BLADES in 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 1800

Re: TOP FIVE DE BLADES in 2023

I don't think I saw it mentioned, but another potential beginner DE blade might be Derby. I've been surprised at how smooth and forgiving a Derby is in my Feather DE razor.
by woodsrider
Thu Jul 06, 2023 7:37 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: simpson's have improved
Replies: 27
Views: 17118

Re: simpson's have improved

Chris, I agree with you on the "Manchurian" badger. I have an M7 and a Duke in Manchurian, and they are both scratchier than any of my Supers and Bests. I'm not sure what's going on there....

I also lucked out in getting a Chubby 2 in the nicer Best hair, and it's a great brush.
by woodsrider
Wed Jul 05, 2023 2:37 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: SOLD: Extremely Rare Rooney Finest Brushes
Replies: 5
Views: 859

Re: FS: Extremely Rare Rooney Finest Brushes

That's a nice Polo, John. Spendy, but they are pretty much unobtainium these days. I have 3-4 Finests, and the quality is exceptional. One in particular - a Persian Jar shape - has one of the nicest knots I've ever seen.
by woodsrider
Wed Jul 05, 2023 2:19 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: simpson's have improved
Replies: 27
Views: 17118

Re: simpson's have improved

I have a somewhat embarrassing collection of Simpsons (both pre and post ownership change), and only one shed. It was a beautiful two-band Polo 10, and big 'ol clumps of badger started to fall out. Mark at Simpson offered to re-make it, but I didn't want to deal with shipping overseas, etc. I think ...
by woodsrider
Tue Jul 04, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD July 3 - July 9, 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 921

Re: SOTD July 3 - July 9, 2023

July 3:

Penhaligon's English Fern soap
Simpson Chubby 2 in Super
Feather DE razor with (Israeli) Personna blade
Thayer's Original witch hazel
LV Sur la Route fragrance (from sample)
by woodsrider
Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Gordon or Bernards66
Replies: 30
Views: 7977

Re: Gordon or Bernards66

Sam, I also recall a post from Gordon to that effect. It’s been a while…
by woodsrider
Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Free AOS tallow shaving
Replies: 7
Views: 1563

Re: Free AOS tallow shaving

I have several pucks of both the AoS sandalwood and lavender soap. The lavender fragrance isn't great, but I like it better than the sandalwood. There is something about the sandalwood that is off-putting to me - kind of a sweet, disinfectant smell. Performance is top notch, but I usually opt for th...
by woodsrider
Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD June 5 - June 11, 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 887

Re: SOTD June 5 - June 11, 2023

Nice pics, klinker!

Saturday:
Art of Shaving Lavender soap
Plisson 14 HMW in faux ivory handle
Feather DE with "Israeli" Personna blade
Thayer's Original witch hazel
Knize Sec fragrance
by woodsrider
Tue Jun 06, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD June 5 - June 11, 2023
Replies: 12
Views: 887

Re: SOTD June 5 - June 11, 2023

Tuesday:

Penhaligon's English Fern soap
Plisson 14 HMW in faux ivory handle
Feather DE razor with "Israeli" Personna blade
Thayer's Original witch hazel
by woodsrider
Mon Apr 17, 2023 5:12 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD April 17 - April 23, 2023
Replies: 15
Views: 1240

Re: SOTD April 17 - April 23, 2023

Monday:

Simpson M7 brush - Gary Young LE
Martin de Candre Fougere soap
Feather DE with Gillette 7 O’clock blade
Thayer’s Original Witch Hazel
Creed Viking
by woodsrider
Fri Apr 14, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD - April 10 - April 17, 2023
Replies: 22
Views: 1325

Re: SOTD - April 10 - April 17, 2023

Friday:

Plisson 18 High Mountain White
Penhaligon's English Fern soap
Feather DE with Gillette 7 O'clock blade
Thayer's Original Witch Hazel
Penhaligon's English Fern EdT

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by woodsrider
Wed Apr 12, 2023 2:51 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: English Fern tallow soap by Penhaligon's
Replies: 29
Views: 17795

Re: English Fern tallow soap by Penhaligon's

Penhaligon's English Fern EdT is probably my all-time favorite fragrance. Why on earth it was discontinued is beyond me. It probably used some ingredients that will contribute to doom and destruction - or it's just an old man's fragrance. Trumper Wild Fern is similar, but EF has a depth and warmth t...
by woodsrider
Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:41 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD March 27 - April 02, 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 870

Re: SOTD March 27 - April 02, 2023

Wednesday:

Rooney Emillion brush
Penhaligon’s English Fern soap (old tallow formula)
Feather DE razor with Gillette Platinum (“Swede”) blade
Thayer’s Original witch hazel
Penhaligon’s English Fern EdT
by woodsrider
Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD March 20 - March 26, 2023
Replies: 10
Views: 991

Re: SOTD March 20 - March 26, 2023

DR Harris almond soap
Simpson Duke 3 Manchurian
Feather DE razor with Gillette Platinum blade
Thayer’s Original witch hazel
Forgot the fragrance…will have to double up next time…lol
by woodsrider
Mon Mar 20, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: General
Topic: Gordon or Bernards66
Replies: 30
Views: 7977

Re: Gordon or Bernards66

A few months ago, I also tried to track down Gordon's whereabouts. I found the clinic that Chris mentioned, but could not find any current association (as others have mentioned, he's probably retired anyway). I didn't find much else - he obviously doesn't have much of an online footprint. I used to ...
by woodsrider
Wed Jan 25, 2023 8:14 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: January 23 to January 29, 2023
Replies: 10
Views: 838

Re: SOTD: January 23 to January 29, 2023

Tuesday:

H. L. Thater Plexi 3
Art of Shaving Lavender soap (tallow formula)
Feather DE with Gillette Platinum blade
Thayer’s Original witch hazel
Bourbon Parfums EdC