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by crankymoose
Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:01 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: When a cream is preferable to a soap
Replies: 16
Views: 3746

when I changed residences I found the same prior lathering up a bowl of soap it would just explode into lather now it is much more work so a lot of times I opt for cream as it is quicker and easier in most cases, what works for me with soaps however is a face lathering with a Rooney 1/1 heritage bru...
by crankymoose
Mon Sep 05, 2011 5:56 am
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: Finding the promised land...
Replies: 20
Views: 10568

Welcome to SMF For my beard if I let try to shave it on 2-3 days growth it is particularly hard and wiry after 4-5 days it gets softer as it gets longer and shaving every day keeps it cut before it gets a chance to get wiry. For me I found proper prep of the beard including hot towels and or showeri...
by crankymoose
Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:00 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: The worst blade you have used
Replies: 51
Views: 11370

A Wilkinson Sword I had one where the center hole wasn't cut straight and of course I didn't notice it when I put it in the razor and it cut the heck out of me as it stuck out uneven more so on one side then the other. It took me a while to figure it out though but a couple things helped it was a br...
by crankymoose
Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:32 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Gentleman's Cane
Replies: 20
Views: 5511

I got mine at fashionablecanes.com they have a decent selection of both classy as well as novelty canes and they are also weight rated if you need a heavier duty model.
by crankymoose
Tue Aug 09, 2011 2:28 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Matress Recommendations Please
Replies: 29
Views: 7417

I am a big guy and I like my Tempurpedic, I got the celebrity bed about 5 years ago and it it still is about as good as new. They do have softer and firmer models depending on what you prefer, mine is firm with a pillow top. They don't require any flipping of the mattress either which was always a p...
by crankymoose
Wed Jan 26, 2011 3:03 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: What is the shelves life for all Englsih shaving Creams
Replies: 12
Views: 3571

I have recieved a few tubs where the consistenty was different then prior tubs sometimes thicker sometimes thinner but in both cases just mixing them up and they were fine both seemed fresh and provided a great scent and shave, I think anytime you make something in a small batch you are going to hav...
by crankymoose
Mon Jan 03, 2011 7:28 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: rfid protection..now we can keep our old wallets
Replies: 22
Views: 5183

here is Chase Banks explanation of it but other banks use the same technology and have the word blink and that little symbol on them too.

http://www.chaseblink.com/
by crankymoose
Mon Jan 03, 2011 6:28 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: rfid protection..now we can keep our old wallets
Replies: 22
Views: 5183

lining your old wallet with aluminum foil is as effective and much cheaper,

if your credit card says 'blink" on it and has a little symbol next to it like a cell phone strength indicator it has an rfid chip in it
by crankymoose
Tue Nov 30, 2010 2:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Which shave set would you get?
Replies: 21
Views: 4462

If I had to choose given your preference in a razor I would choose one of the sets from Art of Shaving, as the razors from the AOS sets while maybe not as flashy as those pictured above look to be more ergonomic and I especially like the horn or imitation horn handles also, I have an AOS brush which...
by crankymoose
Mon Oct 11, 2010 1:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: Mach III haul....
Replies: 8
Views: 2449

no wonder they keep them damm things under lock and key at almost all stores anymore, steal them then sell them on e-bay
by crankymoose
Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:27 am
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Do you switch razors every day?
Replies: 20
Views: 7584

yes I switch razors at every shave trying to go through my entire rotation and then starting over, of course that gets interrupted with new purchases and or if I get a bad shave for whatever reason and have to touch one up or take it to the hones (like yesterdays brand new TI) then I will shave with...
by crankymoose
Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:55 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: AS suggestions
Replies: 9
Views: 2471

Aqua Velva
by crankymoose
Fri Oct 01, 2010 4:53 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: IQ Test
Replies: 5
Views: 1724

that was posted a few months ago and I worked on it for hours then with no success I think that was on my day off too.

just finished it on 2nd try after working 10hrs and it was a nightmare of a shift, hmm maybe the brain isn't in shutdown mode yet---beer please
by crankymoose
Thu Sep 30, 2010 4:51 am
Forum: Shopping
Topic: Does anyone ordered from qedusa.com lately? Have you?
Replies: 22
Views: 5694

in addition to those you mentioned for the items you mentioned, I also check out vintagebladesllc.com and straightrazordesings.com who also have DR Harris prodcuts at very competitive prices
by crankymoose
Fri Sep 24, 2010 4:14 am
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Carbonsong C135 steel
Replies: 12
Views: 14882

After thinking about it imho all my older TI's each one and I even have 2 6/8" alike it seems each one has there own personality and shaves just a tad different not that it is necessarily a bad thing but with the new ones they seem much more consistent almost identical shaving, I would say if y...
by crankymoose
Thu Sep 23, 2010 4:31 am
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Carbonsong C135 steel
Replies: 12
Views: 14882

So far I got at least 5 new c135's and at least that many of the older models :oops: , the new TI's do seem harder and shave to me more stiffer much less flex unlike some of the older TI's which I hope that makes sense as best way I could describe it but anyhow I am actually preferring them over the...
by crankymoose
Wed Sep 22, 2010 2:44 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Any Problems with Mama Bear's Mysore Sandalwood?
Replies: 22
Views: 5043

I got that soap as well as 7 others of hers, some scents to me are stronger when mixed up and applied as lather then others, most all fade to me after being applied and I haven't found any soap or cream yet that last after being rinsed off despite what some of them may claim. A lot effects smell inc...
by crankymoose
Wed Sep 08, 2010 2:52 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Can't make this stuff up
Replies: 5
Views: 1897

where I live the local town cable channel has a list of the items the kids are to take to school this year, I have never seen such a list before among the "required" items such as pen, pencils, art supplies, coloring books, facial tissue, erasers, etc is toilet paper :shock: I know schools...
by crankymoose
Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:36 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Opinions sought regarding Gevalia coffee
Replies: 31
Views: 6436

I tried Gevalia a couple years ago, if you like variety and even flavored coffee they are pretty good tasting but yes are overpriced. Also I like a strong cup and none of Gevalia's seemed to work in that regard. I currently order from Peet's they occasionally have free shipping and if you join there...
by crankymoose
Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:40 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Help with DVD Drive on Dell computer
Replies: 11
Views: 2466

If the drive is not being recognized at all and you have Cyberlink on XP I am willing to bet the filter registry keys got corrupted either by Cyberlink or some antivirus programs can do it when removing them. Here is a Microsoft article on it, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929461 it is fairly comm...