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by jtpca
Tue Jan 26, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Is SMF losing its vigour?
Replies: 162
Views: 73530

Re: Is SMF losing its vigour?

brothers wrote:We'll find out --- somewhere here I'm offering several shaving soaps and creams free for the asking, no costs for postage or anything. Offer expires in one week.
Gary you just woke me up... the hunt is on! Though I would leave such an offer for a newbie, the same way I benefited eight years ago.
by jtpca
Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Prorasso
Replies: 9
Views: 2770

Re: Prorasso

I really enjoy both the original green (you need to appreciate menthol for this one) and the sandalwood (red). Both perform very well and have a price point that allows for a pint on the way home.
by jtpca
Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: What's today's soap or cream?
Replies: 4029
Views: 367005

Re: What's today's soap or cream?

Castle Forbes Cedar & Sandalwood cream followed by their aftershave. Sublime every time.
by jtpca
Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:58 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: What's today's soap or cream?
Replies: 4029
Views: 367005

Re: What's today's soap or cream?

brothers wrote:Saturday night's soap was Cedarwood lanolin soap.
Hi Gary - interested in this soap, is it a performer?
by jtpca
Sat Nov 30, 2013 11:21 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: good sipping whiskey?
Replies: 174
Views: 84300

Re: good sipping whiskey?

The Van Winkle is very hard to come by. I know the owner of the parent company (Buffalo Trace) but that by no means gives me unlimited access. It only helps me snatch a bottle every now and again and I make them last. I'm currently sitting on half a bottle of 15 year. Nw My wife's cousin called me ...
by jtpca
Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:37 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: What's today's soap or cream?
Replies: 4029
Views: 367005

Re: What's today's soap or cream?

Just cracked open a new puck of Ogallala Bay Rum Limes and Peppercorn soap. A fine tribute to the art of Bay Rum shaving!
by jtpca
Wed Sep 11, 2013 8:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: 30 Years since safety razor
Replies: 10
Views: 3078

Re: 30 Years since safety razor

Hi JD - I would echo Squires comments - the adjustables I use are set to a point of satisfaction and never adjusted again. By finding a fixed head that works for you, you will accomplish the same.
by jtpca
Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: New Moderators
Replies: 27
Views: 3362

Re: New Moderators

All good men - this should serve as a warning to those trying to peddle low grade chocolate from abroad!

=D>
by jtpca
Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:43 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: New Stocking Retailer of Kramperts Finest line
Replies: 3
Views: 1200

Re: New Stocking Retailer of Kramperts Finest line

Thanks Gary!
by jtpca
Wed Jun 12, 2013 11:59 am
Forum: Shopping
Topic: New Stocking Retailer of Kramperts Finest line
Replies: 3
Views: 1200

Re: New Stocking Retailer of Kramperts Finest line

Hi Brian - forgive my ignorance - but do you have a Canadian retailer?
by jtpca
Tue Jun 11, 2013 6:58 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Has anyone heard from Squire?
Replies: 58
Views: 5543

Re: Has anyone heard from Squire?

Squire wrote:And a very good morning to you all.
Welcome back sir - a very good day it is!
by jtpca
Tue Jun 04, 2013 6:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: getting used to the new smf2 look
Replies: 21
Views: 5012

Re: getting used to the new smf2 look

rsp1202 wrote:I recognize everyone's voices, but you all look different.
Priceless - quote of the day!
by jtpca
Sat Jun 01, 2013 12:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New site
Replies: 30
Views: 6958

Re: New site

Love it - great job to all involved in the improvement!!!
by jtpca
Wed May 01, 2013 11:12 am
Forum: General
Topic: Scuttlebutt
Replies: 5
Views: 1652

This is the one item outstanding in my inventory.... and your post may have pushed me to submit an order!!!

Congrats!
by jtpca
Thu Apr 18, 2013 1:04 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Truefitt & Hill's New Sandalwood Shaving Cream
Replies: 77
Views: 15262

I just opened a tube of the new Sandalwood - my take is that is performs equally as well as any other scented T&H cream (my experience is 1805 & Grafton). The scent is very amicable - while I am not familiar with their original Sandalwood, this is a fine bouquet. Not quite Trumper's but cert...
by jtpca
Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Trumper Has Gone Too Far
Replies: 82
Views: 13811

It think you are spot on Gordon. There is considerable risk in depreciating a brand that carries its market share from repeat customers and word of mouth. Creativity on their part would go along way - though selling a product that claims to be the original, though performs like hotel soap could be d...
by jtpca
Sat Apr 13, 2013 2:35 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: The Masters 2013
Replies: 14
Views: 2150

This is one of the most memorable Masters for me in years - so much by the way of side story.... Tigers penalty strokes are really going to be an interesting challenge as he is T10 just now.

Love it!
by jtpca
Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: It's been a while...
Replies: 10
Views: 2258

Thanks again guys - appreciate it all including Gary's updates!

Additionally- it appears that Fitjars has now has reasonable shipping rates and my new foray into straights was relatively short lived (perhaps to be taken up again at a later date!)
by jtpca
Sat Apr 13, 2013 11:11 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Compact florescent bulbs
Replies: 5
Views: 1588

by jtpca
Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:35 am
Forum: General
Topic: It's been a while...
Replies: 10
Views: 2258

Thanks guys - always enjoyed this place and glad to see things are chiming along.

Its nice to see that 'everything and nothing' is new in the shaving world. Looks like I will need to hoard my older Trumpers soaps though!