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by dosco
Wed Jan 26, 2022 9:12 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Barbasol Cream
Replies: 6
Views: 5390

Re: Barbasol Cream

I've continued to use the Barbasol cream, and have been pelased to see its continued availability. Since 2020 I've moved to Annapolis, MD, and have found a new barber. He does a good job, however the neck shave leaves something to be desired (in terms of lather). I've been a regular with him for may...
by dosco
Wed Jan 26, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Williams Mug Shaving Soap is still horrible
Replies: 29
Views: 24151

Re: Williams Mug Shaving Soap is still horrible

So Wegmans appears to carry Williams on a regular basis (at least for now). My last post indicated there was some sort of interruption, not sure what was going on there. Anyhow ... yes, it's not great for shaving necessarily (although I use it occasionally for that purpose). I've been using it as sh...
by dosco
Tue Aug 17, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: I think I’m going to drink the peloton Kool-Aid
Replies: 19
Views: 7148

Re: I think I’m going to drink the peloton Kool-Aid

Sam: The bike didn't come with one? The iWatch can measure HR. Or you could goto the local CVS/Rite-Aid/Walgreens (and probably WalMart and some other places) and fetch a HRM and or pulse oximeter with HRM. Then there's the Polar brand stuff, Whoop strap, etc. As I mentioned, I was really surprised ...
by dosco
Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:57 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: What are you reading?
Replies: 1290
Views: 262261

Re: What are you reading?

Going Postal, by Terry Pratchett.

Hilarious(!!).
by dosco
Tue Aug 17, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: I think I’m going to drink the peloton Kool-Aid
Replies: 19
Views: 7148

Re: I think I’m going to drink the peloton Kool-Aid

Shoot, wish I'd seen this earlier. When the lockdown happened, the gyms closed. We cancelled our memberships, and I pulled out my road bike ... I'd spent the previous year riding a random stationary bike in the gym for 30 minutes at 80% max HR. When I got on the road bike I was stunned that I was re...
by dosco
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Barbasol Cream
Replies: 6
Views: 5390

Re: Barbasol Cream

fallingwickets wrote: Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:49 am no comment on the cream, but nice to see you out and about :D

clive
p.s. no wegmans here anyway....crime of the century!!
Clive:
Wegmans also sells Proraso.

They must have a wetshaver on the staff ....!

Best-
Dave
by dosco
Tue Jun 08, 2021 2:34 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Barbasol Cream
Replies: 6
Views: 5390

Re: Barbasol Cream

Thanks for the kind words, gents.

I may have been away, but I have not forgotten. I think of y'all every time I load a fresh DE blade in one of my razors. And when I use the shave soap I made (all those years ago).

Hope you all have been well!

Best-
Dave
by dosco
Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:14 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Barbasol Cream
Replies: 6
Views: 5390

Barbasol Cream

Gents: Long time no talk, have been busy with new job and life. Was at the local Wegmans and saw a squeeze tube of "Barbasol 1919 Classic Shaving Cream." I couldn't resist. It doesn't face lather well, especially compared to Proraso ... however if one simply rubs it in, the glide seems ver...
by dosco
Wed Apr 08, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: Cooking & Recipes
Topic: Corn Nuts
Replies: 22
Views: 15437

Re: Corn Nuts

... This would let me use up the kernels I have in the basement. I could use them in the hot air popper but for two problems - I used it for a while for roasting green coffee beans and it will make coffee flavoured popcorn (might not be bad!), ... For the popping corn, put 1/4 cup of kernels in a r...
by dosco
Sat Apr 04, 2020 5:48 am
Forum: Cooking & Recipes
Topic: Milk Street Recipes ...?
Replies: 8
Views: 7867

Re: Milk Street Recipes ...?

Sam:
Would be interested in your results.

The recipes I've tried have turned out well, and were reasonably simple and fast.

Cheers-
Dave
by dosco
Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:20 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Asian Movies
Replies: 12
Views: 6606

Re: Asian Movies

Matt Damon ... lol ... I joke with my officemate about "Team America."

Image
by dosco
Fri Apr 03, 2020 11:14 am
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Gold Dollar Straight Razor - $25
Replies: 0
Views: 3795

Gold Dollar Straight Razor - $25

I have a few straights I'd like to sell, unlikely I'll have the time to really get into them. First one for your consideration is a Gold Dollar for $25. Buyer pays shipping. I don't have an electronic method to accept payment (I could possibly be swayed) ... so a check or MO would be best (for now)....
by dosco
Thu Mar 26, 2020 6:16 pm
Forum: Cooking & Recipes
Topic: Milk Street Recipes ...?
Replies: 8
Views: 7867

Re: Milk Street Recipes ...?

I've tried several of his soup recipes, as well as the "steamed chocolate cake" and tahini roasted cauliflower.

I've enjoyed them all, as has my wife.

One of these days I'll be trying a meat dish.

-Dave
by dosco
Wed Mar 25, 2020 4:49 am
Forum: Cooking & Recipes
Topic: Milk Street Recipes ...?
Replies: 8
Views: 7867

Milk Street Recipes ...?

I was on a business trip in February, and was up quite early one morning getting ready for the day ... turned on PBS and "Milk Street TV" was on. It was interesting and compelling. I visited the website and downloaded the free PDF with 10-something recipes therein. Of note, the website has...
by dosco
Tue Mar 24, 2020 3:24 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Williams Mug Shaving Soap is still horrible
Replies: 29
Views: 24151

Re: Williams Mug Shaving Soap is still horrible

Sorry for the thread necromancy ... I can't find Williams anymore. I used to be able to buy at Wegmans and CVS. Not anymore.

:(

-Dave
by dosco
Tue Mar 24, 2020 3:21 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: I made this soap
Replies: 34
Views: 25068

Re: I made this soap

Nice to see this. I have some tobacco scented stuff I made back in the 2014 timeframe, that was something like 60-40 KOH-NaOH. The scent is quite nice, and the lather is excellent. I only use it infrequently now, I've settled on Bic Sensitives and bar soap (although since this COVID-19 stuff has sta...
by dosco
Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:11 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Autumn days and ex-wives
Replies: 47
Views: 19738

Re: Autumn days and ex-wives

Interesting stroll through this thread ... I haven't perused this board in awhile (variety of job changes over the last few years), and I don't recall reading this thread back in the day. My marriage has been a sh*t show from the beginning, mostly a result of my profound immaturity (that I've only r...
by dosco
Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:16 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Gillette Platinum-Plus blade from Brazil
Replies: 82
Views: 29328

Re: Gillette Platinum-Plus blade from Brazil

Many thanks. I'll keep my eyes peeled ... might be worth a few sheckels to try them out.

-Dave
by dosco
Thu Apr 28, 2016 11:02 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Gillette Platinum-Plus blade from Brazil
Replies: 82
Views: 29328

Re: Gillette Platinum-Plus blade from Brazil

Today was my first use of this blade that comes to us as an off-the-shelf local retailer item. In my favorite razor the final product was silky smooth and baby soft. No complaints, it's a keeper for me. Now to determine how long the edge holds up in everyday use. Let me see if I understand this pro...
by dosco
Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:56 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: BIC 1 Sensitive single blade disposables
Replies: 79
Views: 23941

Re: BIC 1 Sensitive single blade disposables

It's been awhile since I've posted here. Since my 2015 post, I've been daily shaving with a Bic Sensitive. 2 pass seems to be best for me, as a 3 pass irritates my neck. I did screw the pooch a bit with soap ... I stopped using proper soap and a brush, and about 2 weeks ago I nearly lost my mind wit...