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by Martin_TO
Thu Jan 05, 2017 10:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Question for you old farts and retirees?
Replies: 44
Views: 37641

Re: Question for you old farts and retirees?

I am getting close to the old fart age. I asked my Italian Barber, Sam, about shaving and he said the only time you shouldn't shave is when you are "dead" otherwise you should shave. For him it was a discipline that meant you still cared about the whole "routine" of living......s...
by Martin_TO
Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Worst scent ever
Replies: 62
Views: 51702

Re: Worst scent ever

Pinaud Clubman was pretty harsh on the nose and skin if used in more than conservative quantity. I tried to repurpose it and added some mineral oil to see if I could turn it into a hair tonic to get just a bit of slick look and nice scent after a shower. The stuff emulsified the oil and it looked li...
by Martin_TO
Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:39 pm
Forum: General
Topic: For the Old Timers: Best Value* Wet Shaving Products?
Replies: 25
Views: 10631

Re: For the Old Timers: Best Value* Wet Shaving Products?

Sadly, after hoarding all those fancy European Shaving Creams and Hard Soaps I needed something that I could use quickly with a nice Brush in the shower for a quick shave. Owner of a Health Food Store told me about Kiss My Face (Shave Lotion in Pump Bottle/Unscented) and I snickered that I needed so...
by Martin_TO
Thu Jan 05, 2017 8:17 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: non lather shave gel
Replies: 2
Views: 1889

Re: non lather shave gel

I've used practically every shaving aid on the planet: hard soaps, creams in aerosols and tubs, oils, lotions, sticks, etc and I must say that non-foaming clear Shaving Gel was really good with both a safety razor and mach 3. Ten times better than any aerosol type shaving foam except maybe Edge whic...
by Martin_TO
Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:25 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: West Indian Limes?
Replies: 18
Views: 3857

I have sensitive skin and use the whole line of T&H creams without too many problems with the exception of the West Indian Limes which my skin finds very irritating.

rgds

Martin
by Martin_TO
Thu Mar 29, 2007 7:21 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Anyone Have Sensitivities to Taylor's Avocado?
Replies: 7
Views: 2159

Spencer, I've got very sensitive skin also and use all the unscented stuff you list and it's all good but I really like scented creams and soaps. AOS Unscented, KMF and Taylor Hypo are on top of list. I find that my sensitivity depends on time of year and how aggressive I'm shaving. Much less sensit...
by Martin_TO
Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:41 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: my first online order
Replies: 7
Views: 1938

Hey fellow Canuck, I started with the Merkur razor and blades about 5 years ago so assuming you don't get into collecting mode you probably won't need any more gear for awhile.....GOOD LUCK TRYING TO AVOID THE SCAD. You should hop into your local Walmart and pick up some of their Israeli blades for ...
by Martin_TO
Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:19 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: An unscented shaving cream/gel/soap for sensitive skin?
Replies: 20
Views: 6086

I have very sensitive skin in the winter time and these work well for me: Kiss My Face Unscented; AOS Unscented; Florena; Arko and Taylor Hypoallergenic.

rgds

Martin
by Martin_TO
Wed Mar 21, 2007 7:08 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Edwin Jagger razors
Replies: 7
Views: 1950

Hi Spencer, I've got three of the EJs with Merkur heads and following handles: Chatsworth faux horn, Georgian Light Horn and Bulbous Lined in solid metal. The finish and fit is definitely better than the regular Merkur Nickel razors and the handles make a huge difference for me in terms of grip and ...
by Martin_TO
Fri Nov 17, 2006 9:24 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Replies: 94
Views: 23938

Thanks for the tip fellow Canucks. Just ordered some Mitchell's in a nice bowl from Elmhouse.

rgds

mj
by Martin_TO
Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:25 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: rooney style 1, medium, finest
Replies: 14
Views: 2846

I've owned a Style 1 Medium Finest for almost a year now and it's amazing on both soap and cream. I liked it so much I purchased a Style 3 Large in Finest three months ago just for creams. The Style 1 because of loft is firm but the Finest bristles are soft and luxurious so you get both great perfor...
by Martin_TO
Sun Oct 15, 2006 11:22 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Best scentless cream?
Replies: 5
Views: 2330

Hi Soaper, Of the unscented creams, I currently use T&H UC, Taylor Hypo and AOS. Taylor works great in terms of lubrication and zero reaction from sensitive skin but is very difficult to work into good lather. Good shave but not fun if you are a brush guy and pride yourself on building good lath...
by Martin_TO
Sat Sep 30, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Used brushes
Replies: 10
Views: 2403

If you think about it when you go to a Barber for a shave they're using a brush that has been used probably hundreds or thousands of times on previous customers before it got used on you so it's probably not as gross as it seems to buy and use a used brush. If you wash a used brush with Borax you'll...
by Martin_TO
Wed Sep 27, 2006 6:20 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Merkur Travel Razor
Replies: 8
Views: 2274

I've had one of these puppies for three years and it works fine like all the Merkurs. A bit light but does the job. I keep a couple of spare blades in the pouch with the razor and treat them as disposables as they aren't very good after you use them and they they sit around for awhile until your nex...
by Martin_TO
Mon Aug 14, 2006 12:13 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Stubborn Soap Scum on Brush
Replies: 6
Views: 1678

Bathtub and shower cleaner will definitely do a great job cleaning a brush (I use for my razors) but it's a pretty caustic substance so not sure you should use on a brush unless you have zero options. I had a brush that had heavy buildup of soap scum at the base and I was able to get it back to like...
by Martin_TO
Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Shavemac Model 437
Replies: 4
Views: 1542

I purchased one of these in the fall and it's really tremendous....works great with soaps and creams and the size is perfect for a shower shaver like me as you can get a lot of reckless lather on your face without worrying about making a mess.....I've tried using over a sink but I found it's a bit t...
by Martin_TO
Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: Razors on Ebay for Canadians
Replies: 16
Views: 3734

I bought a Kent BK12 and Chubby Super 2 from TGS in the fall and didn't pay duties or taxes on either but on my previous two orders I paid duties and taxes on one and only taxes on the other respectively. I purchased Rooney Finest Style 1 from Classic in January and only paid GST. Basically what hap...
by Martin_TO
Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:49 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Recovery Day Cream/Soap?
Replies: 12
Views: 3078

I know the feeling.....my recovery creams are: Art of Shaving unscented Taylor Hypoallergenic Recovery soap is Classic Shaving Hypoallergenic Gold They all work great but I would give the edge to the Taylor due to it's excellent lubrication and you feel zero irritation after using it no matter how s...
by Martin_TO
Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:38 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: Razors on Ebay for Canadians
Replies: 16
Views: 3734

I got some really good deals on shaving items on ebay.uk and the great thing is the postage was dirt cheap (compared to U.S.) because of Royal Post and the service was incredible from the sellers.....to boot.....I didn't get nicked on any GST or duties as Canada post seems to be very friendly to ite...
by Martin_TO
Thu Apr 20, 2006 8:28 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: Arko for Canucks
Replies: 3
Views: 1422

For shavers in Toronto there is a Turkish grocery store on the south side of Danforth just east of Pape that sells the Arko shaving cream....I think th store is called Tashin ???......I bought some awesome dried apricots and a can of Turkish coffee (from Turkey) but no Arko as I got too many shave c...