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by druphus
Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:39 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Shave Soap Blowout - SOLD
Replies: 2
Views: 855

PM sent
by druphus
Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:37 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD December 31,2012 - January 6,2013
Replies: 91
Views: 11578

Friday, 4 January 2013 0 Geo. F. Trumper Rose Shaving Soap Simpson Isle of Man Polo 8 Super 2-band Shaving Brush 1948-1950's Gillette Aristocrat Razor Gillette Bleue Extra Blade D.R. Harris Pink Aftershave Splash Geo. F. Trumper Coral Skin Food Czech & Speake No. 88 Cologne http://www.shavemyfa...
by druphus
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:32 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: tube Vs. Pot
Replies: 24
Views: 3584

Looks like you are correct on the Sandalwood Gordon. :oops: Ditto on the Almond, Coconut, Limes, Rose and Violet (it was TOBS who went with that nasty Plastic). I "gave up" after Spanish Leather came out in plastic. http://www.trumpers.com/images/products/_TR60117.jpg Good to know. I hate ...
by druphus
Wed Jan 02, 2013 8:42 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: tube Vs. Pot
Replies: 24
Views: 3584

To turn the question around, I know some guys like to load the brush directly in the pot. I can't bring myself to do this as I don't want to add any water into the container, but apparently it works for some. With potted creams: I wet a brush, shake it out completely, and swirl it once in the cream...
by druphus
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Technical Question About Soap
Replies: 8
Views: 2233

Again, no chemist, but, all I get from soap is "slickness", "cushion", and "scent". Finding the proper balance between "slickness", "cushion", and "scent" is what we seek!
by druphus
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:24 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: tube Vs. Pot
Replies: 24
Views: 3584

To turn the question around, I know some guys like to load the brush directly in the pot. I can't bring myself to do this as I don't want to add any water into the container, but apparently it works for some. With potted creams: I wet a brush, shake it out completely, and swirl it once in the cream...
by druphus
Wed Jan 02, 2013 7:01 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: tube Vs. Pot
Replies: 24
Views: 3584

ShadowsDad wrote:I know tube creams hold their scent seemingly forever w/o change, do tub creams do the same? I don't know, I'm asking the question.
In my experience, tubs hold scent every bit as well as tubes.
by druphus
Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:55 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: tube Vs. Pot
Replies: 24
Views: 3584

And to turn the question back to: "don't tell me!" So now Trumper has gone ALL plastic for their full range of creams!? I need more cream like another barking dog in my neighborhood ,but..... I can't keep-up with this anymore...after the past 4-5 years! geez! Yes, Sir! Since at least the ...
by druphus
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:30 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: tube Vs. Pot
Replies: 24
Views: 3584

...The only tubes I use these days are the Trumper metal ones....I have not had that experience with the plastic tubes some firms are throwing out there as of late. Max Good for you Max! I wish I had some of the old stuff. Unfortunately, both GFT and Harris have gone exclusively to the plastic tube...
by druphus
Tue Jan 01, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD December 31,2012 - January 6,2013
Replies: 91
Views: 11578

Tuesday, 1 January 2012 D.R. Harris Almond Shaving Soap Fuller re-knotted 2-band Finest Shaving Brush 2011 Muhle R-41 open comb Razor* Feather Razor Blade* D.R. Harris Pink Aftershave Splash Slumberhouse - Jeke esprit d P *The R-41/Feather comb is way too aggressive and I will never do this again! ...
by druphus
Sat Dec 29, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD December 24,2012-December 30,2012
Replies: 87
Views: 12947

Saturday, 29 December 2012 Coates Original Almond Shaving Cream Simpson Isle of Man Tulip 3 Super (2-band) Shaving Brush E.J. Chatsworth Fuax Horn Razor with Merkur Head Super Iridium Blade Speick Aftershave Splash Slumberhouse - Norne EdP http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/15411/_D...
by druphus
Wed Dec 26, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD December 24,2012-December 30,2012
Replies: 87
Views: 12947

Wednesday, 26 December 2012

C&E Nomad Shaving Soap
Plisson No. 12 Briar EW Shaving Brush
1955 Gillette Red-Tip Razor
Super Iridium Blade
D.R. Harris Pink Afrtershave Splash

Tauer - Incense Extreme EdP

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by druphus
Mon Dec 24, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD December 24,2012-December 30,2012
Replies: 87
Views: 12947

Monday, 24 December 2012 Original Proraso Red Shaving Cream Re-knotted Vintage Fuller Shaving Brush 26mm Silvertip Badger E.J. Faux Horn Chatsworth with Merkur Head Super Iridium Blade Floid Suave Aftershave Splash Hermes Equipage EdT http://www.shavemyface.com/gallery/albums/userpics/15411/_DSC524...
by druphus
Mon Dec 24, 2012 8:25 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: If you...
Replies: 21
Views: 3014

Soaps - GFT Rose/P.160 Tipo Morbido/AOS Sandalwood
Cream - GFT Violet
by druphus
Fri Dec 21, 2012 9:02 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: BK4
Replies: 23
Views: 7489

druphus wrote:I bought mine on March 9, 2009 and it has not shed a single hair; however, I don't face lather.
Perhaps I'm being punished for bragging - my BK4 lost a hair today!
by druphus
Tue Dec 18, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: BK4
Replies: 23
Views: 7489

I bought mine on March 9, 2009 and it has not shed a single hair; however, I don't face lather.
by druphus
Mon Dec 17, 2012 8:12 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: December 17 thru December 23, 2012
Replies: 91
Views: 13403

Monday, 17 December 2012

D.R. Harris Rose Shaving Cream
AOS Plisson No. 8 Shavng Brush
Merkur Futur Razor set to 3
Super Iridium Bldae
D.R. Harris Pink Aftershave Splash

Czech & Speake No. 88 Cologne


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by druphus
Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:53 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: December 10 thru December 16, 2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13393

Friday, 14 December 2012 Small Moss Scuttle Geo. F. Trumper Spanish Leather Shaving Cream Simpson Isle of Man Tulip 3 Super (2-band) Shaving Brush E.J. Chatsworth Faux Horn Razor with Merkur Head Super Iridium Blade D.R. Harris Pink Aftershave Splash Geo. F. Trumper Spanish Leather Cologne http://w...
by druphus
Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: As seen on a holiday gift list
Replies: 10
Views: 2581

There are apparently only two in stock because it wouldn't let me add three to my cart! Oh well, maybe next year.
by druphus
Wed Dec 12, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: December 10 thru December 16, 2012
Replies: 93
Views: 13393

Wednesday, 12 December 2012 Small Moss Scuttle AOS Sandalwood Shaving Soap Simpson Isle of Man Polo 8 Super (2-band) Shaving Brush iKon OSS Razor Feather Blade D.R. Harris Pink Aftershave Splash Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood Skin Food Geo. F. Trumper Sandalwood Cologne + Lorenzo Villoresi Sandalo EdT ...