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by gil3591
Wed Dec 15, 2021 12:19 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: trumpers rose soap
Replies: 9
Views: 3901

trumpers rose soap

well, after being disappointed a few years ago with trumpers rose shave soap i decided to give it another try. they should be ashamed to put their name on it. the stuff vanishes on my face before i can complete a pass. i have never shaved with such a poor product. and now i see they have changed &qu...
by gil3591
Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:20 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Shaving Brush Recommendation
Replies: 22
Views: 14700

Re: Shaving Brush Recommendation

i'm referring to the omega 20106
by gil3591
Mon Sep 28, 2020 8:26 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Shaving Brush Recommendation
Replies: 22
Views: 14700

Re: Shaving Brush Recommendation

consider a large omega boar brush such as the professional. with a soft soap it's a good as any of the expensive brushes. soaps such as: palmolive shave stick or FINE soaps work great! [-X I know it's just a question of personal preference, but I would be quick to cancel out your vote. I find the O...
by gil3591
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:08 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: finally, mastered the futur
Replies: 13
Views: 10682

Re: finally, mastered the futur

i take it back. i will never master the Futur. i need to respect the fact that it is the boss
by gil3591
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:06 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: new mergress
Replies: 15
Views: 10456

Re: new mergress

hmmm! it appears my thread has been hijacked :lol:
by gil3591
Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:01 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Shaving Brush Recommendation
Replies: 22
Views: 14700

Re: Shaving Brush Recommendation

consider a large omega boar brush such as the professional. with a soft soap it's a good as any of the expensive brushes. soaps such as: palmolive shave stick or FINE soaps work great!
by gil3591
Mon May 11, 2020 12:47 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: kent vs10 boar
Replies: 2
Views: 6183

Re: kent vs10 boar

thanks
by gil3591
Sun May 10, 2020 1:18 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: kent vs10 boar
Replies: 2
Views: 6183

kent vs10 boar

does someone know the knot size of a kent vs10 boar brush? seems as though kent knot size is a military secret on some vendors ads :) thanx
by gil3591
Fri Apr 03, 2020 2:44 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: finally, mastered the futur
Replies: 13
Views: 10682

Re: finally, mastered the futur

i always have a face towel in my hand when adjusting the razor. it is a razor not to be taken :evil: lightly
by gil3591
Thu Apr 02, 2020 5:22 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: finally, mastered the futur
Replies: 13
Views: 10682

Re: finally, mastered the futur

:lol:
by gil3591
Wed Apr 01, 2020 7:08 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: finally, mastered the futur
Replies: 13
Views: 10682

Re: finally, mastered the futur

my mergress i start on 4.5 and end at 2 :D
by gil3591
Tue Mar 31, 2020 8:49 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: finally, mastered the futur
Replies: 13
Views: 10682

finally, mastered the futur

i've always liked the looks and design of the merkur futur but have never been able to get a nice shave. one without irritation or weepers. i think i have finally figured it out. i've had 4 shaves with my new gold futur without irritation or blood! i start with a wtg pass on 3. then cross grain on 2...
by gil3591
Sun Mar 01, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: got a new gold futur
Replies: 5
Views: 7286

got a new gold futur

i weakened and bought another futur, against my better judgement. i just can't resist these razors cause they look so cool. always had issues with their aggressiveness and giving me weepers and leaving me feel raw. anyway, i bought a gold futur hoping it would be more forgiving. i was right. it is s...
by gil3591
Sun Mar 01, 2020 1:42 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: simpson's have improved
Replies: 27
Views: 17103

Re: simpson's have improved

i forgot to mention,,, a while back there was a vendor that would show pics of the simpson brushes he had in stock. i can't recall his name now, but does anyone remember this website? i'm wondering if he's still around. was it shoe box shave shop???
by gil3591
Sun Mar 01, 2020 1:39 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: simpson's have improved
Replies: 27
Views: 17103

Re: simpson's have improved

back in the timeline we were discussing i had a polo 8 in best that was my favorite all time brush. of course, stupid me sold it! i remember it was a bit scritchy on the face but the new brushes i purchased seem to have softer tips. i guess this may be to what dr. moss was referring to, what with th...
by gil3591
Thu Feb 27, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: simpson's have improved
Replies: 27
Views: 17103

simpson's have improved

ten years ago simpson had a shedding problem. at that time i thought they were highly overrated and any other brand with a machine made knot was much better. many guys on this thread complained about shedding and sending brushes back to simpson. this was the time period when simpson and vulfix merge...
by gil3591
Fri Feb 21, 2020 7:10 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: q shave razors
Replies: 7
Views: 7901

Re: q shave razors

that's good info on the dots. i took a futur apart once and am certain i jacked it up pretty good, as a result ,,,,,,very, very aggressive :roll:
by gil3591
Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:23 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: new mergress
Replies: 15
Views: 10456

Re: new mergress

if they made a gold plated progress i'd take it to bed every night :)
by gil3591
Sun Feb 16, 2020 2:17 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: q shave razors
Replies: 7
Views: 7901

Re: q shave razors

thanx. i decided to buy a gold plated futur on ebay at a good price. after owning 4 futurs i decided to take the plunge again. i have a love/hate relationship with the futur. they look so cool but it's always weeper city with them for me :( . my razor of choice is a progress. i have a gold plated me...
by gil3591
Sat Feb 15, 2020 7:45 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: q shave razors
Replies: 7
Views: 7901

q shave razors

guys, what's the skinny on these qshave chinese razors? one is a futur clone and the other looks interesting. are they any good?