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by Gene
Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Open razors - the chosen few
Replies: 29
Views: 9974

Re: Open razors - the chosen few

Bated is the right word according to Mr. Google.

The idea of a straight razor is a siren song for me. Alas - SWMBO has requested I not bring one in the house.I enjoy reading accounts of straight razor performance, though, and dream of what could be.
by Gene
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:19 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Green tea
Replies: 27
Views: 7175

Re: Green tea

Love dark chocolate. Green tea is drinkable, but not great.

But - I agree that Apple Cider vinegar is the worst.
by Gene
Wed Feb 07, 2024 10:55 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Review of the "new" Mitchell's Woolfat
Replies: 12
Views: 818

Re: Review of the "new" Mitchell's Woolfat

Perhaps that reviewer was one of the many users who had trouble lathering MWF? I never did (and I have a small bit left over I should dig out and use again) - but if it's really better that would be something.
by Gene
Wed Feb 07, 2024 5:37 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Review of the "new" Mitchell's Woolfat
Replies: 12
Views: 818

Re: Review of the "new" Mitchell's Woolfat

Phil (BullGoose Shaving) posted a write-up that I saw on my FaceBook feed - a positive mini-review. Non-tallow, but no loss of performance.
by Gene
Fri Jan 12, 2024 1:06 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette
Replies: 30
Views: 6679

Re: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette

I just ordered my second stick of La Toja. Very nice scent, and a good performer - no tallow. If the aftershave smelled the same I would use it, too (but that's another thread).
by Gene
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:55 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Is SMF losing its vigour?
Replies: 162
Views: 73278

Re: Is SMF losing its vigour?

I was losing my mind for sure - glad it's resolved. I never got any EMails about this, BTW. Did you get the mass e-mail a couple of days ago? I tried to make the board send one to all members, but I never got a copy, so may have messed it up. Chris Morning! No, I didn't see anything about it. One d...
by Gene
Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Is SMF losing its vigour?
Replies: 162
Views: 73278

Re: Is SMF losing its vigour?

I was losing my mind for sure - glad it's resolved. I never got any EMails about this, BTW.
by Gene
Mon Nov 20, 2023 4:21 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Cream versus Soap?
Replies: 19
Views: 2270

Re: Cream versus Soap?

Murray - How do you control slick/cushion? What helps make it more of one or the other? The amount of water in the mix?
by Gene
Sun Nov 19, 2023 4:12 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Cream versus Soap?
Replies: 19
Views: 2270

Re: Cream versus Soap?

I never had that impression either - but I think some experimentation is now in order. I don't have any tubs of shave cream, but I do have some tubes: Prorasso red tube (sandalwood) - Nice all around ... scent and performance. Trumper Spanish Leather ... fair scent, good performance. Nivea Shave Cre...
by Gene
Sun Nov 05, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: FS: Vintage Coate's Shaving Creams
Replies: 4
Views: 388

Re: FS: Vintage Coate's Shaving Creams

Well ... I thought those had vanished. I bought quite a few of them - and they were great!! Perfect for travel, for sure. Last time I checked his website had finally been taken down - did you buy them all?
by Gene
Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:43 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Free AOS tallow shaving
Replies: 7
Views: 1532

Re: Free AOS tallow shaving

AoS sandalwood creams are one of my favorite scents. The soap, to me, still has the same scent, but it also has something else underneath ... maybe the clay? Great performer, just a bit off, to me.
by Gene
Fri Aug 04, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: NEW King C. Gillette RAZOR
Replies: 4
Views: 1141

Re: NEW King C. Gillette RAZOR

I saw one at my local Walgreen's the other day. It looks really nice - but I have no sense of where it might have been made. If the box had any clues on it (Germany, Israel, China or Russia) I missed it. I might pick one up for fun - see what it's like. I did that the other day with a Futur knockoff...
by Gene
Sat May 13, 2023 5:33 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Frivolous ADA Lawsuits
Replies: 31
Views: 2883

Re: Frivolous ADA Lawsuits

Good news - congratulations, Phil. Sorry about the fees, hopefully better than a judgement though.
by Gene
Tue Apr 18, 2023 8:22 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Frivolous ADA Lawsuits
Replies: 31
Views: 2883

Re: Frivolous ADA Lawsuits

I worked for a company quite some time ago that had something similar happen - We were sued over a supposed patent infringement. They were called patent trolls (and this was years before social media) - they would buy up patents (somehow) and then scour current technology for features currently bein...
by Gene
Wed Mar 15, 2023 9:19 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: TOP FIVE DE BLADES in 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 1777

Re: TOP FIVE DE BLADES in 2023

I like the older blades best (Swede's) - but will limit my thoughts to readily available. Voskhod Gillette (in the blue pack) Personna Medical Prep German Wilkinson (yes -- I bought 2 100-count boxes of the German Wilks years ago from Wendell, and I still have an unopened box. I freely admit I like ...
by Gene
Sun Mar 05, 2023 1:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Barber Shop Shave - Your Expectations?
Replies: 49
Views: 19733

Re: Barber Shop Shave - Your Expectations?

drmoss_ca wrote: Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:14 am The post above simply is a copy of Squire's post on page one of this thread. Bye bye, spammer.
I am impressed you figured that out!!
by Gene
Fri Mar 03, 2023 1:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Gordon or Bernards66
Replies: 30
Views: 7916

Re: Gordon or Bernards66

I've sent a message to a clinic where he used to work. If he graduated in 1966 (I think Bernards was his high school) he is probably 75 by now and retired. I know they won't be able to tell me anything, but I've asked if they can pass my name and e-mail on to him if they have any contact info for h...
by Gene
Tue Feb 28, 2023 2:06 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Is SMF losing its vigour?
Replies: 162
Views: 73278

Re: Is SMF losing its vigour?

I can't remember the last time Vince surfaced -- I like to think he trolls the site every so often, though - wandering the halls late at night, maybe. But the good Doc is right - that was our strength at one point. Lots of posts with people asking questions about shaving, buying/selling on Ebay, her...
by Gene
Fri Jan 13, 2023 11:43 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Basic Shaving Soap Procedure
Replies: 3
Views: 862

Re: Basic Shaving Soap Procedure

Love it or hate it - but even if it didn't lather well I always liked Williams. The scent is delightful, and nothing left my face feeling quite so nice. Not for sale here in Austin, and no vendors online seem to offer it or I would buy some. And - I remember when WoW made it's forum debut here at SM...
by Gene
Fri Jan 13, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: If you want to join the new SMF
Replies: 11
Views: 29470

Re: If you want to join the new SMF

That sounds like hero work to me.

Many thanks to you and any of other admins that police the site!!

For a second I thought Vince had stirred from his slumbers, and it's always nice to remember Gordon and his valuable knowledge.