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by Tinman
Thu Dec 10, 2020 7:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Lockdown Razor Cut
Replies: 8
Views: 6464

Re: The Lockdown Razor Cut

Nice job!. I got a razor cut in an Italian barbershop while stationed there in the 80s. The razor and comb were flying through my hair like a Japanese Teppanyaki knife and fork in the hands of a master chef. It was a great haircut but it cost too much for me at the time to be a regular.. I've been b...
by Tinman
Thu Dec 10, 2020 7:28 am
Forum: ShaveMyFace University
Topic: What's The Origin of the Face Shaving Map?
Replies: 16
Views: 13494

Re: What's The Origin of the Face Shaving Map?

Mapping my face and really knowing the grain (and shaving accordingly!) is, IME, the largest factor is achieving close, irritation-free shaves. More important than soaps, creams, balms, lotions, brushes, etc.. Obviously, YMMV, as things like allergies or other individual conditions factor in.
by Tinman
Wed Feb 27, 2019 11:03 am
Forum: General
Topic: TSA question re shaving gear
Replies: 12
Views: 9663

Re: TSA question re shaving gear

Related thought … I travel for work a lot and have left many items in hotel rooms, particularly bathrooms, when mentally rehearsing final client meeting instead of concentrating on packing. After losing a wee scott brush 8 years ago I only travel with low cost stuff (not that the WS was expensive, b...
by Tinman
Thu May 17, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Seven Blade Razor???? (and - Gillette compatibility chart)
Replies: 7
Views: 4844

Re: Seven Blade Razor???? (and - Gillette compatibility chart)

I recently returned to using carts due to essential tremor--some mornings my hands are unsteady and the results weren't pretty. I figured with a multiblade system if I could get the cutting surface (plane) on my face without slashing it, I was in good shape. It has turned out to be true and I'm havi...
by Tinman
Fri May 19, 2017 9:07 am
Forum: General
Topic: An alternative to shaving every day
Replies: 22
Views: 16686

Re: An alternative to shaving every day

Back in the 70s I tried growing a beard (had recently got out of the Army and returned to college). After about 4 weeks it still felt uncomfortable and I have been a daily shaver ever since. For some reason I do not like the feel of stubble on my face. I even pack a disposable razor and tiny can of ...
by Tinman
Fri May 20, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Are we there yet?
Replies: 12
Views: 4958

Re: Are we there yet?

I'm probably at the end of the posting road. Why? Mostly time. I also don't have much exciting to say. I slowly use up products I picked up in the acquisition/experimentation phase. I have a few nice things to finish up but find myself gravitating to basic stuff that is frankly uninteresting, but fu...
by Tinman
Sat May 30, 2015 8:31 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Amazing Arko!
Replies: 24
Views: 5872

Re: Amazing Arko!

I use Arko at hotel sinks around the world. I use it exclusively for travel and go through about a stick and a half per year (I travel ~40-50% of year). - Great lather no matter the hardness of the water - Easy to lather with any brush - I usually use a cheap synthetic brush while travelling - Clean...
by Tinman
Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:32 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: What's today's soap or cream?
Replies: 4029
Views: 367099

Re: What's today's soap or cream?

Pre de Provence
by Tinman
Fri Dec 19, 2014 5:53 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Monotony vs. variety in soaps and creams
Replies: 62
Views: 14221

Re: Monotony vs. variety in soaps and creams

2 thoughts.. - I spend 1/3 to 1/2 my year on the road. While traveling for work, even if up to 3 weeks or more, I never think about variety. I just reach for my handy Arko stick, single brush, single razor, etc. - At home I pretty much use one soap or cream at a time. Currently, I'm working on a puc...
by Tinman
Tue Dec 16, 2014 7:52 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Also looking for new badger advice
Replies: 8
Views: 2735

Re: Also looking for new badger advice

Thanks for the input. I'll have to make up my mind in the next day or two..
by Tinman
Mon Dec 15, 2014 6:30 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Also looking for new badger advice
Replies: 8
Views: 2735

Also looking for new badger advice

I'm considering Vulfix 2234 or Simpson Colonel. I mostly use synthetics. I want a brush with good flow through. I don't want to spend too much...

I'd appreciate your opinion if you are familiar with one or both of these ... or something else in this price range. Thanks!
by Tinman
Thu Nov 27, 2014 9:05 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Tabac
Replies: 32
Views: 18891

Tabac

Back in Sept, during a business trip to Germany I stopped in a Muellers to restock my dwindling supply of soap. I was really after the inexpensive (but good!) stuff--Speick and Palmolive sticks. I saw the jar of Tabac at what I thought a good price, so picked it up as well. I've been working my way ...
by Tinman
Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:35 am
Forum: General
Topic: Acquisitions thread
Replies: 275
Views: 135297

Re: Acquisitions thread

I had gotten down to my last 2 pucks of soap (except for my stash of Arko which I use exclusively in my travel kit)... Well last month I had a 2 week business trip to Germany and came back with a good supply of Speick and Palmolive sticks, a tube a Speick cream and a puck of Tabac in the matching di...
by Tinman
Wed Oct 29, 2014 8:14 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: What's today's soap or cream?
Replies: 4029
Views: 367099

Re: What's today's soap or cream?

I don't normally post here since I tend to use a product until it's finished, but just finished a large bottle of KMF--an accomplishment--and today started what I expect to be a very long run with Pre de Provence. It will take a few days to really dial in the lather but this soap works very well and...
by Tinman
Sat Oct 11, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Questions about Taylor's Sandalwood soap
Replies: 6
Views: 1859

Re: Questions about Taylor's Sandalwood soap

I recently finished a puck of TOBS sandalwood soap, veggie version. Easy to lather, great scent, good performer. I can't compare it to the lime as I've never tried that.
by Tinman
Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: I like it all...
Replies: 22
Views: 7361

Re: I like it all...

Gordon, Thanks for the interesting background ... sure seems a lot easier to make this change in the internet age when info, even if only opinion, is readily available on every product imaginable. Also, although a trip to NYC sounds like fun, it's no longer a short commute, and I'm glad for on-line ...
by Tinman
Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:16 am
Forum: General
Topic: I like it all...
Replies: 22
Views: 7361

Re: I like it all...

Uh oh.. Does this mean I will be more and more selective and need better and more expensive stuff as I go? :shock: :lol:
by Tinman
Thu Jul 31, 2014 12:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I like it all...
Replies: 22
Views: 7361

Re: I like it all...

Maybe the way I started has something to do with it. Following the advice of a long ago little league coach who would not allow us beginners to trade gloves or try different bats, I used the same setup for a couple of months when I first started using a DE and deciding if I was going to change from ...
by Tinman
Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: I like it all...
Replies: 22
Views: 7361

I like it all...

It seems like with a just a little bit of practice to get the feel of a brush or razor; or learn the properties of a particular soap or cream; I am able to get good lather and enjoy a good shave regardless of what I use for a particular shave. Even with blades, although I can sense the differences b...
by Tinman
Thu Jul 03, 2014 4:59 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: DRH's Arlington Pre-Shave: A Review
Replies: 14
Views: 3798

Re: DRH's Arlington Pre-Shave: A Review

Yes. Coffee.

I also haven't found any pre-shave to make any difference in the actual shave. However, similar to the above use of the DRH, I do sometime use an old jar of Proraso pre-shave for a cooling aftershave.