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by Blades
Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Steal, or stolen from, on these Talbott cufflinks
Replies: 15
Views: 3661

HEck get me those links, I returned the defective ones. The newer line of Talbott links are not all that impressive. Headlights, cigars, scarabs. But check out the older stuff, now that was classy. I have a yellow pair that I can take a pic of if anyone is interested. I have three pairs of Thomas P...
by Blades
Mon Oct 18, 2010 9:01 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: New German Wilks at Wal-Mart
Replies: 38
Views: 8447

How about an "I tolerate Wal-Mart" club. :)
by Blades
Mon Oct 18, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: How long it take to clean the shaving brush?
Replies: 21
Views: 4851

I rinse my brush, but let it "air dry"-- should I towel dry it instead?
by Blades
Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:25 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Knife sharpening
Replies: 48
Views: 7101

Kitchen knives, mostly veggies and maybe once a season, trim a thing of beef. Maybe quarter a whole chicken. Other than that, keeping kitchen knives keen to cut veggies, fruit, dinner Two spydercos, cut open packages, twist ties, maybe a rope or garden twine or garden wire every so oftern Think it ...
by Blades
Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: When it comes to a pocket knife...
Replies: 104
Views: 18728

Re: When it comes to a pocket knife...

I am searching for a high quality pocket knife to carry on me and perhaps do a touch of whittling with. It is not a field I am familiar with in knowing which brands/types are better quality than others. Is anyone here willing to give me some advice? I am willing to spend up to $100 if needed. I am ...
by Blades
Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Comments on knives
Replies: 40
Views: 7916

Re: Comments on knives

Sam wrote: I really like the feel and locking system of the Mini Grip. THe Delica comes in second but that spyder hole makes it more curved when close.
If that's what you like, get the Mini-Grip. Benchmade makes a fine product, and so do Spyderco and Kershaw.
I am partial to Spyderco myself.


Jason
by Blades
Wed Jul 07, 2010 8:07 am
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: Shower then Shave, or Shave then Shower?
Replies: 38
Views: 21366

I'm lazy, and only shave once a week(when possible). I shave on sundays before church and I shave in the shower.


Jason
by Blades
Tue Jun 08, 2010 12:54 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Thoughts on eBook readers
Replies: 431
Views: 51417

I could have used one years ago when I was deployed. It would have been nice to have 100 books on file to read. I don't like the e-readers, I prefer paper, but having a 50 books in one is cool.
by Blades
Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:29 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Handkerchiefs
Replies: 23
Views: 4023

I carry one, and it has come in handy a few times. I have a few black, some brown, and a few blue. If I am wearing a brown belt, then I carry brown, black belt, of course black. The blue I carry with jeans. I carry for 2-3 days then throw them in the wash. Mine is also in my right rear pocket with 2...
by Blades
Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:14 am
Forum: General
Topic: Enjoying your shave?
Replies: 15
Views: 3123

I enjoy my shave, but I get in a hurry before work, and cause rash and nicks. Sunday mornings I can take more time and I do a better job. I am thinking about shaving everyday, at least one pass, to increase my speed. We'll see.
by Blades
Thu Jun 03, 2010 5:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: Major Score Today
Replies: 6
Views: 1871

Wow! Great finds. Maybe I should spend more time with my wife. :)
by Blades
Tue May 11, 2010 2:45 pm
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: Shower then Shave, or Shave then Shower?
Replies: 38
Views: 21366

What about shaving in the shower? :)
by Blades
Fri Mar 05, 2010 8:36 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Best Coffee Maker I Have Tried Is the Aerobie AeroPress
Replies: 35
Views: 11331

I have been loving my Aeropress for a few weeks, but I find lately that when I try to brew four cups of (please-don't-call-it-)espresso, the thing sort of "locks up" and I can barely force the plunger down. First let me say I don't drink coffee, but my wife does. I gave her an Aeropress f...
by Blades
Mon Jan 25, 2010 3:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Razor Burn
Replies: 9
Views: 2633

McGL, Razor burn tends to be the result of one of the following: improper or rushed preparation improper blade angle too much pressure during the pass impatience during the shave I suspect that you probably have a problem with the middle two. Getting blade angle correct is not difficult, but does r...
by Blades
Mon Jan 25, 2010 3:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Internal hydration
Replies: 22
Views: 3572

I keep a glass or bottle of water beside my bed at night. I get dehydrated very easy(missing my colon) so I try to drink water when I wake up during the night. During these dry winter months i try to drink more water at night.


Jason
by Blades
Mon Jan 25, 2010 3:19 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Iron your own shirts?
Replies: 31
Views: 6678

I have sent shirts out in the past, but I usually have to iron them when they come back, so I just do my own ironing(Air Force training and Mom training).
My wife has ironed for me also, but I think I iron better, so I usually do it myself.


Jason
by Blades
Thu Jan 07, 2010 9:29 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Too much water
Replies: 8
Views: 2097

I've noticed when I have too much water that I see more bubbles. But sometimes a few bubbles in the soap is okay; I need more practice.
I still can't seem to get big piles of foam.
:)
by Blades
Thu Nov 19, 2009 2:00 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Colonoscopy
Replies: 45
Views: 8465

If your over 40, you need one. I am alive cause the colonsocopy found pre-cancerous polyps. Another few months and I would have had cancer.
They pulled my colon out, and I have been doing well for 3.5 years now.
GET IT DONE!!
The drugs are the best part. Well worth the "trip".


Jason
by Blades
Tue Oct 20, 2009 2:53 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Thoughts on eBook readers
Replies: 431
Views: 51417

...but once the battery dies... Blades, there has been a great deal of discussion about battery life at MobileRead. Some eBook readers by Astak and now the new jetBook Lite mentioned above allows you to change the battery easily. It so happens that I started a thread regarding battery life yesterda...
by Blades
Mon Oct 19, 2009 2:48 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Thoughts on eBook readers
Replies: 431
Views: 51417

I have downloaded a few books to my PDA. I read "Robin Hood", and have the whole "John Carter on Mars" series, but I just like books. I like the feel of a book.
The e-book is ok, and I could see it being useful for reference, but once the battery dies...