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by mike
Thu May 02, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Col Conk revisit
Replies: 10
Views: 5501

Re: Col Conk revisit

Col Conk is one of the few soaps I still use. I like it.
by mike
Tue Mar 14, 2017 9:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: Interesting Journey
Replies: 6
Views: 3883

Interesting Journey

I joined smf in 2005. At that time I purchased some Colonel Conk shaving soap based a review by Chris Moss. He considered it the gold standard back then. I Also bought some Coates cream based on a review by Gordon. Next came a Gillette adjustable, which was very popular in 2005. Since then I have pu...
by mike
Thu Oct 20, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: FS: Vulfix 377 Bespoke Silvertip
Replies: 5
Views: 2067

Re: FS: Vulfix 377 Bespoke Silvertip

Approximately 60 mm.
by mike
Thu Oct 20, 2016 7:25 am
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: FS: Vulfix 377 Bespoke Silvertip
Replies: 5
Views: 2067

FS: Vulfix 377 Bespoke Silvertip

This is a great looking and great performing brush with a bit of history behind it. It was custom made for Gordon, (the Duke of Silvertip), by Vulfix using true silvertip hair at a time when Vulfix did not generally use true silvertip. $65.00.
by mike
Thu May 12, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Are we there yet?
Replies: 12
Views: 4958

Re: Are we there yet?

Squire, You remain a comforting connection between the "old days" and the present. You are "there" but still make the effort to contribute and keep alive the basic fact that this is " just shaving after all".
by mike
Sun Jun 21, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Coates Sandalwood
Replies: 24
Views: 8345

Re: Coates Sandalwood

I too bought a lifetime supply. Now that i have retired, i only shave 3 times a week. I now have 2 lifetimes of coates left!
by mike
Thu Oct 02, 2014 7:40 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: What's today's soap or cream?
Replies: 4029
Views: 367063

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

I use Coate's approximately 4 times a week. Today it is tea tree.
by mike
Sat Jun 07, 2014 7:18 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Personna Hospital Use blade
Replies: 138
Views: 60211

Re: Personna Hospital Use blade

Gordon, I'm glad you finally latched onto these blades. I have been using these and the old iridiums almost exclusively for the past 2 years. I get 7 days out of each with no complaints, but I only do a 2 pass shave.
by mike
Tue Apr 15, 2014 4:36 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: WARS Shaving Cream
Replies: 21
Views: 4051

Re: WARS Shaving Cream

I get a kick out of these posts that started so many years ago and then resurface. I did try the Lider cream, but found the scent to be somewhat like an industrial cleaner. Wars, however, is still in my "arsenal" and gets used occasionally when I can tear myself away from Coates.
by mike
Sat Apr 12, 2014 6:41 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: How long has it been since you bought new soap or cream?
Replies: 36
Views: 6853

Re: How long has it been since you bought new soap or cream?

I haven't purchased any soaps or creams for 6 months. However I did buy a bunch of Coates today, :D
by mike
Fri Nov 01, 2013 5:47 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Strongly Scented Products?
Replies: 17
Views: 3712

Re: Strongly Scented Products?

T&H 1805, J. Peterman 1903
by mike
Mon Oct 21, 2013 5:03 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: The razors you like/use the most?
Replies: 171
Views: 63108

Re: The razors you like/use the most?

I have used a Fatboy for daily home use for the past 4 years.
by mike
Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:41 am
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: WTT Feather Blades for Personna Prep Blades
Replies: 0
Views: 670

WTT Feather Blades for Personna Prep Blades

I have 50 Feather blades I would like to trade for 50 Personna Medical Prep Blades.
by mike
Thu Oct 03, 2013 6:02 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Coates Rose cream
Replies: 32
Views: 7815

Re: Coates Rose cream

bob, i am curious why you put them in tubs, since they have kept so well in the tubes.
by mike
Thu Oct 03, 2013 5:17 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Coates Rose cream
Replies: 32
Views: 7815

Coates Rose cream

When I first joined this forum in 2005, a lot of members were praising rose scented creams and soaps. I tried the QED rose soap, but had so much burning that I traded it away. Since I really liked the scent, I decided to try the Trumpers rose cream. It too caused burning, so I gave it away. I haven'...
by mike
Fri Sep 27, 2013 5:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: Is Coate's still on the horizon?
Replies: 57
Views: 12005

Re: Is Coate's still on the horizon?

Andy, you ARE the world's only existing/remaining source of the good Coate's as it once was. It's an honor to have you here! It seems that everyone else's only relationship to Coate's is all talk and nothing else. Maybe they're trying to talk it back into existence. It's so much easier to talk abou...
by mike
Mon Sep 09, 2013 9:40 am
Forum: Selling & Trading
Topic: Big Blowout Bonanza
Replies: 1
Views: 1226

Big Blowout Bonanza

FS: 1 bottle of J.Peterman 1903 Aftershave Balm 95% full $20.00, plus shipping

2 Tubes of Arco Shave Cream ( Sensitive and Commando) $8.00, plus shipping

Paypal Only
by mike
Sun Sep 08, 2013 4:05 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Vintage Coates Almond Shave Cream
Replies: 64
Views: 18100

Re: Vintage Coates Almond Shave Cream

I have now used all 6 scents and I have found that all except the almond have been very satisfactory. All have given me nothing but excellent shaves. I have a considerable stash which I will store in my wine cellar. I will report back in 10 years and let you know how they hold their scents :D
by mike
Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: duration of Coates tubes
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

Re: duration of Coates tubes

I will use them at will, but probably not every day. I still have 4 pots of Coates that I have yet to open. I believe that I have a lifetime supply, however there are a few other soaps and creams that I enjoy using and will continue to do so.
by mike
Thu Sep 05, 2013 6:17 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: duration of Coates tubes
Replies: 6
Views: 1826

duration of Coates tubes

I rarely use tubes of creams, however thanks to Andy, I now have many, many tubes. How long can I expect a tube of Coates to last using it every day?