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by JayDee
Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:15 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Grön Lycka shaving soap
Replies: 12
Views: 3619

Re: Grön Lycka shaving soap

Gary, it's more like a hard cream. :)
by JayDee
Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Grön Lycka shaving soap
Replies: 12
Views: 3619

Re: Grön Lycka shaving soap

I understand Swedish if it's spoken slowly and I can read it, as well as Danish and Norwegian. My spoken ability with these languages, however is poor.
by JayDee
Sun Nov 01, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Grön Lycka shaving soap
Replies: 12
Views: 3619

Grön Lycka shaving soap

From Sweden I'd like to present a lovely artisan soap named Grön Lycka which I received on Friday by mail. Here's my review of it: Ease of lathering: 9/10--Whips up to a nice, slick lather very fast and easily. Kind of thirsty, however. Longevity of lather: 9/10--Stays stable throughout a shave so n...
by JayDee
Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Matas shaving soap
Replies: 2
Views: 1189

Matas shaving soap

A very nice and no-frills soap which is made in Denmark and sold at the Matas pharmaceutical chain of stores. After using it this morning I'd like to share my thoughts with you folks! Ease of lathering: 9/10--Lathers very easily, quickly, as well as thickly. Longevity of lather: 9/10--Very good stab...
by JayDee
Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:37 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: What scent would you like to see in shaving soap/cream
Replies: 17
Views: 2767

Re: What scent would you like to see in shaving soap/cream

malocchio wrote:Wintergreen.....
Stirling Glacial Wintergreen is your ticket!
by JayDee
Thu Oct 29, 2015 4:39 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: My first Canadian freezing shaving soap
Replies: 4
Views: 1508

My first Canadian freezing shaving soap

Mr Brian Hoffman of Barrie, Ontario who owns the First Canadian Shave Soap Company created a very nice, FREEZING soap which he named Polar Vortex. Here's a sincere review about it! Ease of lathering: 10/10--One of the easiest soaps to lather which I ever saw. Longevity of lather: 10/10--This lather ...
by JayDee
Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:37 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: My review of Krampert's Bay Rum shaving soap
Replies: 0
Views: 1026

My review of Krampert's Bay Rum shaving soap

Brian Krampert is a soap and an aftershave genius - his Bay Rum soap does everything I love! Ease of lathering: 10/10--It's so easy to get great, rich, thick lather with this soap! Longevity of lather: 10/10--A twenty pass shave is easy to get. The lather lasts and lasts! General skincare: 8/10--Pre...
by JayDee
Sun Oct 11, 2015 9:44 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Krampert's Finest Frostbite
Replies: 17
Views: 7990

Re: Krampert's Finest Frostbite

Here's my take on it: Alcohol burn: 3/10--Very little! Scent: 8/10--Very exotic! Longevity of scent: 6/10--Lasts just long enough but never intrudes on a real fragrance! General skincare: 10/10--Very, very cold menthol sensation with fabulous soothing! Price: 7/10--Quite reasonable from Italian Barb...
by JayDee
Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:13 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: More for You soap
Replies: 2
Views: 1090

Re: More for You soap

Never heard of this one!
by JayDee
Mon Oct 05, 2015 11:12 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Krampert's Finest Frostbite Shaving Soap
Replies: 24
Views: 8483

Re: Krampert's Finest Frostbite Shaving Soap

Ok, here's my review. Great job, Brian! I always wanted to try Brian's Frostbite soap and finally I got to do so after buying some from Italian Barber. Here's what I think so far: Ease of lathering: 10/10--1,2,3, BOOM - a lather explosion! Longevity of lather: 10/10--This lather lasts forever! Gener...
by JayDee
Fri Oct 02, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Edwin Jagger Menthol shaving cream
Replies: 3
Views: 1994

Edwin Jagger Menthol shaving cream

Here's an awesome cream which I bought from Italian Barber in Toronto, ON and I think the world of it! Ease of lathering: 10/10--just a small amount and you're good to go! Longevity of lather: 10/10--perfect stability for multi-pass shaves. Lather lasts forever! General skincare: 8/10--Pretty good t...
by JayDee
Tue Sep 29, 2015 8:27 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Brutalt Bra shaving soap - a jewel from Norway!
Replies: 9
Views: 3761

Re: Brutalt Bra shaving soap - a jewel from Norway!

Squire wrote:I believe Phil sells this one as well.
That's who I bought it from!
by JayDee
Tue Sep 29, 2015 6:29 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: LEA classic cream
Replies: 23
Views: 5356

Re: LEA classic cream

I just received a tube of this cream yesterday from Italian Barber - here's my opinion: Ease of lathering: 10/10--So easy to lather. Just a small amount is needed. Longevity of lather: 10/10--Perfect stability. Multi-pass shaves are so easy. General skincare: 9/10--Actually quite cooling as well as ...
by JayDee
Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Barbon Afershave
Replies: 6
Views: 3265

Re: Barbon Afershave

No problem really for me because I understand Hungarian quite well.
by JayDee
Sun Sep 27, 2015 8:39 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Brutalt Bra shaving soap - a jewel from Norway!
Replies: 9
Views: 3761

Brutalt Bra shaving soap - a jewel from Norway!

This may have been the longest I waited for a package to arrive but it was sure worth the wait. Is this soap ever awesome! (use a smaller brush because the container is small!) Ease of lathering: 10/10--Explodes into rich lather immediately. Longevity of lather: 10/10--Fantastic. Perfect stability f...
by JayDee
Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:56 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Killer-cold!
Replies: 0
Views: 2211

Killer-cold!

Has anyone ever tried Barrister & Mann's Arctique aftershave? Well, if you haven't I suggest you listen to me and take my advice. 1) It's awesome stuff! 2) You better be able to tolerate extremely-intense menthol! 3) Just use a SMALL amount or your eyes will be tearing all day! 4) It's that simp...
by JayDee
Sun Aug 30, 2015 5:04 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: August 24, 2015 - August 30, 2015
Replies: 80
Views: 17354

Re: SOTD: August 24, 2015 - August 30, 2015

For my Sunday morning shivering session: Neutrogena Men Facial Wash Large Horsehair Barbershop Super Speed/Derby day 7 Stirling Glacial Spearmint SS Stirling Glacial Wintergreen AS Balm Stirling Glacial Wintergreen WH Old Spice Cologne Damn, just before I showered with the Glacial Spearmint bath soa...
by JayDee
Sun Aug 30, 2015 5:04 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: LEA classic cream
Replies: 23
Views: 5356

Re: LEA classic cream

There's a Lea Menthol cream which is really cold. I never tried the Classic version.
by JayDee
Sat Aug 22, 2015 8:40 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Krampert's Finest Frostbite Shaving Soap
Replies: 24
Views: 8483

Re: Krampert's Finest Frostbite Shaving Soap

ShadowsDad wrote:Music to my ears Clive. We put a bit of work into it, and it's not inexpensive to make, but in my personal testing the results were worth it.

Where did you see this? I've been googling it to try to see what ripples it's been making but haven't seen anything.
Brian, you sure know your stuff! :D