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by paddy
Fri Apr 27, 2012 1:49 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Simpson to choose
Replies: 20
Views: 7187

afaik they were made only in a couple of limited edition runs and are not generally available. however speak to mark and he should be able to sort you out.
by paddy
Fri Apr 27, 2012 1:27 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Simpson to choose
Replies: 20
Views: 7187

a colonel x2l in 2 band super (aka 'the ehsan') is what you are looking for.

however wait and try the chubby 1. it is very dense with plenty of backbone, certainly no soft wimp and it will more than cope with mwf.
by paddy
Thu Apr 26, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: WTB Santa Maria Novella AS Splash or Balm
Replies: 3
Views: 877

WTB Santa Maria Novella AS Splash or Balm

but i cannot find of anywhere in the uk which sells it online. if any of you in the us wants to volunteer to post some on to me in the uk if i get some delivered to theirs in the us from leesrazors then please let me know. i will make it worth your while and will happily repay the favour if you ever...
by paddy
Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Simpsons Gary Young Limited Edition M7
Replies: 80
Views: 25086

well i'm more than happy to collaborate. mark, drop me a pm and i'll give you my limited edition brush specifications. following that you can send me the various prototypes in all the different hair types, including manchurian, to road test. then we can work together towards a market release of it j...
by paddy
Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: April 23 thru April 29, 2012
Replies: 160
Views: 22546

Thursday 26th Gillette 1950s superspeed razor Vintage Gillette Platinum Plus blade (shave #4) Rooney Style 1 / Size 2 silvertip Osma shaving soap Musgo Real AS splash My first time using the Osma shaving soap with shea butter and added alum. Overall impression is just ok, but I shall reserve judgme...
by paddy
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:23 am
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: WTB Lady Gillette
Replies: 1
Views: 889

soooooo, a friend's wife wants it does she?!
by paddy
Wed Apr 25, 2012 6:22 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: I Coloniali - Softening Shaving Cream with Rhubarb
Replies: 6
Views: 1922

use more cream.
by paddy
Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:23 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: April 23 thru April 29, 2012
Replies: 160
Views: 22546

Wednesday 25th

Gillette 1950s superspeed razor

Vintage Gillette Platinum Plus blade (shave #3)

Simpson Polo 8 Manchurian

Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge shaving soap

TGR ASB
by paddy
Tue Apr 24, 2012 12:22 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: April 23 thru April 29, 2012
Replies: 160
Views: 22546

Tuesday 24th

Gillette 1950s superspeed razor

Vintage Gillette Platinum Plus blade (shave #2)

Simpson Polo 8 Manchurian

Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge shaving soap

TGR ASB
by paddy
Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:07 am
Forum: Shopping
Topic: Manchurian samples
Replies: 109
Views: 27989

mark you really need to stop! this is all getting is too much. don't you realise that some of us have bills to pay and families to feed?!
by paddy
Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:06 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Socks
Replies: 13
Views: 1574

the world is ruled by men wearing black socks.
by paddy
Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:25 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: April 23 thru April 29, 2012
Replies: 160
Views: 22546

SOTD: April 23 thru April 29, 2012

Monday 23rd

Gillette 1950s superspeed razor

Vintage Gillette Platinum Plus blade (shave #1)

Somerset Simpson Duke 3 Best

Czech & Speake No.88 shaving soap

TGR ASB
by paddy
Sun Apr 22, 2012 7:45 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: A few more Somerset brushes
Replies: 12
Views: 2997

are these all brand new old stock?! they all look as if they have never been used.
by paddy
Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:13 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Private tour guides in St. Petersburg, Russia
Replies: 4
Views: 1011

i salute your optimism with this thread. i mean what are the chances?
by paddy
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:21 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: April 16 thru April 22,
Replies: 149
Views: 21028

Friday 20th April

Merkur Progress

Gillette Bleue Extra blade (Shave #5)

Omega Professional Boar brush

MWF soap

Musgo Real AS splash
by paddy
Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:05 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: April 16 thru April 22,
Replies: 149
Views: 21028

Thursday 19th April

Merkur Progress

Gillette Bleue Extra blade (Shave #4)

Omega Professional Boar brush

MWF soap

Proraso Liquid Cream ASB

Jean Patou Pour Homme EDT
by paddy
Wed Apr 18, 2012 7:46 am
Forum: General
Topic: A Call To Arms
Replies: 28
Views: 6066

nicking myself with a DE is a pretty rare event for me, i'm talking about once a year. from memory it was a pretty similar story when i used cartridges.
by paddy
Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:10 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: April 16 thru April 22,
Replies: 149
Views: 21028

edit: double post. i've been getting a couple of these recently....
by paddy
Wed Apr 18, 2012 12:09 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: April 16 thru April 22,
Replies: 149
Views: 21028

Wednesday 18th April

Merkur Progress

Gillette Bleue Extra blade (Shave #3)

Semogue 1305 Boar brush

MWF soap

L'occitane ASB

Guerlain Vetiver EDT
by paddy
Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:50 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Looking for Input - Buying 2 or 3 New Soaps
Replies: 47
Views: 7415

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