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by Crhis
Fri Feb 20, 2009 11:46 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Who Makes Trumper's Super Badger
Replies: 19
Views: 2782

But most of this stuff, you can't get unless you go there in person, or already know that they have it, and phone them about it. So, for most people, 'Trumper' brushes mean Vulfix or Simpson. Regards, Gordon In my experience you'd be much better going in and picking up the brush yourself. Unless yo...
by Crhis
Fri Feb 20, 2009 4:42 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Who Makes Trumper's Super Badger
Replies: 19
Views: 2782

Indeed. My Emillion was bought from Trumpers. Needless to say every brush in there is rebranded.
by Crhis
Thu Feb 19, 2009 3:38 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: Feb 16 thru Feb 22, 2009
Replies: 273
Views: 31972

Gillette #58 / 7 o'clock
Kent BK4
English Fern SS
DR Harris Pink

English Fern EDT
by Crhis
Wed Feb 18, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Swedish Gillette or British Gillette ??
Replies: 18
Views: 2448

Quite reasonable for a bricks and mortar store.

Keep in mind you could get them for £1.42 pack (28p/blade as opposed to 40p/blade) from Auravita should they ever get them in stock.
by Crhis
Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: Shaving Shops in London
Replies: 38
Views: 4853

You can all talk about accents as much as you want, but I'm the only one with a Wigan accent.
by Crhis
Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:08 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: Feb 16 thru Feb 22, 2009
Replies: 273
Views: 31972

Gillette #58 / Swede
Rooney Emillion
Castle Forbes Lavender Cream
TGR 'The Standard' ASB

Penhaligon's English Fern EDT
by Crhis
Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: Shaving Shops in London
Replies: 38
Views: 4853

As unwelcome as you might feel from the looks the staff are generally very pleasant if you venture inside. I was a scruffy student when I first started going in and the staff were helpful, though a little dubious that I actually owned a badger brush. I like to think I dress smarter as of late but I'...
by Crhis
Mon Feb 16, 2009 9:28 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: Feb 16 thru Feb 22, 2009
Replies: 273
Views: 31972

Gillette #58 / Swede
Kent BK4
GFT Coconut Cream
GFT Sandalwood Skin Food
by Crhis
Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:51 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Man eats 'world's hottest' pepper.
Replies: 12
Views: 1366

That one has been cut, there is another 'stage' to the original video.

And this phenomenon seems pretty popular - there are loads of 'look at me, I'm eating hot peppers!!' videos on youtube.
by Crhis
Mon Feb 16, 2009 5:38 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Swedish Gillette or British Gillette ??
Replies: 18
Views: 2448

lol, so where does the nickname "swedish Gillette" come from ? We don't know for sure where the blades are made now, or in the past. It used to be the case however that the blades had 'Kobenhavn, London, Olso and Stockholm' written on the back which is where the 'Swedish Gillette' nicknam...
by Crhis
Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:32 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Hamman Bouquet A/S
Replies: 5
Views: 1082

Yes I'd thought that but I couldn't make it there today. I'll check at some point later in the week.
by Crhis
Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:43 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: Feb 09 thru Feb 15, 2009
Replies: 260
Views: 32259

Gillette #58 / Swede
Kent BK4
Floris JF Soap
TGR 'The Standard' ASB

Penhaligon's Douro Cologne
by Crhis
Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:50 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Vulfix-Made Polos and Dukes?
Replies: 14
Views: 2159

If the new bests are the old supers then what are the new supers?
by Crhis
Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:44 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Plastic dispenser is now history?
Replies: 141
Views: 16776

We regret to inform you that the following item(s) has been delayed: 46 x Gillette Platinum Razor Blades - pack of 5 Notes: Supplier Delay - Now expected on 26/02/2009 (Previous estimate was 12/02/2009) Hmm. EDIT: I emailed them to ask if they had any further details about the delay and got this ba...
by Crhis
Tue Feb 10, 2009 6:35 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Hamman Bouquet A/S
Replies: 5
Views: 1082

Hamman Bouquet A/S

A member here recently asked if I would be able to check to see if any of the London Penhaligon's stores had a bottle of the discontinued Hamman Bouquet A/S left in the back. I was initially going to keep this correspondence private between us but I got such an interesting... array of answers from P...
by Crhis
Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Creed soap and wooden bowl
Replies: 10
Views: 1578

I'd always thought the Penhaligon's bowls with the etched lids were the most desirable if one were to be sure to fill them with the matching soap.

I'd put the DR Harris ones behind Floris, and perhaps Acca Kappa, though I can only judge the latter based on pictures.
by Crhis
Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:23 pm
Forum: Skin Care & Hair Care
Topic: Kyoku For Love
Replies: 0
Views: 761

Kyoku For Love

A heads-up to other London members, some high class beauty salon thingy is offering a free 'Volcanic Minerals Facial Experience' in the run up to Valentine's Day. From the description: On arrival at the boutique Kyoku space, clients will be welcomed with a unique Kyoku cocktail containing detoxifyin...
by Crhis
Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:14 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: Feb 09 thru Feb 15, 2009
Replies: 260
Views: 32259

Gillette #58 / Swede
Rooney Emillion
Floris JF Soap
DR Harris Pink

Floris JF EDT
by Crhis
Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:09 pm
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: Feb 02 thru Feb 08, 2009
Replies: 265
Views: 29225

Gillette #58 / Swede
Rooney Emillion
DR Harris Almond Soap
GFT Sandalwood Skinfood
by Crhis
Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:54 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Plastic dispenser is now history?
Replies: 141
Views: 16776

So I just received this: We regret to inform you that the following item(s) has been delayed: 46 x Gillette Platinum Razor Blades - pack of 5 Notes: Supplier Delay - Now expected on 12/02/2009 For more information about this order, or to make changes to it , please visit: https://www.auravita.com/ P...