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by MiloFinch
Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:25 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Cigars
Replies: 23
Views: 3689

Setting the bar kinda high with them Habonos huh? Not that I've ever had one to compare it to :wink:. It all depends how much you wanna spend. You can get great cheap ones, like the Oliva Gs, or Padron 1926 Anniversary or a Pepin JJ Maduro in the high end. Those are pretty much my favorite of the hi...
by MiloFinch
Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:13 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: what does skin bracer smell like?
Replies: 41
Views: 9220

Then let me suggest you try Royal Copenhagen after shave! Oh God...I cannot stand the smell or Royal Copenhagen. There is a story behind it though. One evening some friends and I were doing a bit of celebrating at the house, and I had, well, a few too many. I ended up covering myself in Royal Copen...
by MiloFinch
Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Safety razor recommendations
Replies: 36
Views: 5374

Pardon my ignorance here as Im new to DE's as well. So whats all the talk about settings?. I would say my beard isnt fine, but not too tough either 1. What do "settings" do?, what are the advantages of settings?. 2. Do I need a razor with settings or a fixed blade razor?. I dont know what...
by MiloFinch
Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Safety razor recommendations
Replies: 36
Views: 5374

I'm going to have to go with Squire on this one. I don't know about the Futur, but with the Progress set on 1, there is so little exposure that I can barely shave with it. While that might say more about my beard than the razor, tuned all the way down, it seems rather gentle. I will agree, though, t...
by MiloFinch
Mon Sep 08, 2008 5:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: new video up
Replies: 35
Views: 3523

Hey, not too shabby.

I might have to get me one of those things.
by MiloFinch
Sun Sep 07, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Safety razor recommendations
Replies: 36
Views: 5374

I've never used the Futur, but let me tell you a little something about the Progress. It's amazing. My favorite razor. I've used Techs, Super Speeds, Gillette Adjustables, even a Weishi (started on it) and the Progress is my favorite. I would say to go with a Weishi, as it is, in mine and many other...
by MiloFinch
Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:51 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Second Time Through
Replies: 1
Views: 457

Second Time Through

I had a feeling this would happen. Now that my technique is getting better, I'm taking a second spin through the blade sampler that I recently finished working through (after almost a year). I'm finding that I'm getting better results from blades I had previously written off. It's going to be hard t...
by MiloFinch
Sat Sep 06, 2008 10:28 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Top Ten Things John McCain and I are Older Than
Replies: 21
Views: 3340

I'm about a month or so older than the Iran-Contra affair. Well, the news break, not really the actual happenings.
by MiloFinch
Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:04 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: i am now on you tube
Replies: 29
Views: 3238

Can't wait for more.
by MiloFinch
Thu Sep 04, 2008 12:01 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Wating for the storm
Replies: 13
Views: 2180

Got power back Tuesday evening. Just got internet back today.

All is fine on my front. A lot of sticks to pick up in the yard, but everything else is great.
by MiloFinch
Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:09 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Wating for the storm
Replies: 13
Views: 2180

Yep. We did all the prep work yesterday. So my family and I have just been grilling steaks and relaxing all day today. We're far enough inland so that it won't be so bad. It's going to be fun, I always loved hurricanes. The awesomeness of it always amazed me. Ever since I went through Andrew when I ...
by MiloFinch
Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:49 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Old Gillette's v New Merkur
Replies: 13
Views: 2173

YMMV, you know? That's what it all comes down to.

I'll tell you something though, My Merkur Progress is my favorite razor and my daily shaver.
by MiloFinch
Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:47 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: lucky day, new in box Gillette 'Big Boy'
Replies: 20
Views: 3842

That is a beautiful razor you got there. I am in amazement at that condition, and it still had the packaging boxes, not just the case.

I'm jealous.
by MiloFinch
Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Totally True -- Mennen Afta, believe it or not
Replies: 16
Views: 3334

I love the Afta. I often bring it on trips because it's balmy and aftershavey at the same time.

My grandpa uses Afta, and it was the first aftershave I ever used. It's a great product.

If you haven't yet, pick up the Afta Clear for sensitive skin. It's another great one.
by MiloFinch
Sun Aug 24, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Every Man Jack: Male grooming product line at Target
Replies: 7
Views: 2124

I'll be honest, at first, I loved it. But then the numbing effect from the cream started to annoy me.

Plus, the aftershave is a little greasy on me. The preshave facewash, however, I still use. It's pretty good.
by MiloFinch
Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Your lighter of choice
Replies: 41
Views: 7759

The problem is though, is people look at you strike a Zippo and call you an asshole. really? here its.....hmm, i dont want to use the word classy... charismatically eccentric ? The old timers can get away with it, but when a young guy strikes a Zippo around where I live, he's looked upon as a stupi...
by MiloFinch
Fri Aug 22, 2008 1:35 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Your lighter of choice
Replies: 41
Views: 7759

The Blazer Torch is my personal favorite when it comes to lighting a cigar. I've had many butane lighters over the years, and this is the only one that has never given me trouble. I did have a Colibri, but I had to pretty much send it back for service every month. Also, it seems that everyone has p...
by MiloFinch
Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:31 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: This hobby of ours
Replies: 70
Views: 7580

I hope it was on cast iron -- another old-school item. (I bought a two-burner Lodge griddle for my gas range a couple of months ago and have been enjoying it quite a bit.) If there's one thing I know, it's that everything tastes best when cooked in momma's cast iron pot. Unless of course you cook i...
by MiloFinch
Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: One Year Down
Replies: 21
Views: 3291

Antique Hoosier wrote:Nice pic of the vintage DE's in the Old Spice Mug!
Thanks. I actually got it at an antique shop in Ellettsville, IN while visiting my brother in Bloomington. The lady tossed it in for free since I bought out her stock of DEs.
by MiloFinch
Sun Aug 17, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: One Year Down
Replies: 21
Views: 3291

2clfrwrds wrote:By the way, David, about your signature line: it's only in the past two months that I resolved my confusion about how a gent in La could be so passionate about Oakland football. My bad.

--Glenn
I meant Raiders of the Lost Ark.

I don't really care for football.