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celar36 wrote:Somebody used? Any opinions about smell?

Thanks

4711 turns up periodically in TK MAXX - very inexpensive, and there's usually a tester bottle to have a sniff of. I had a wee sample of it - wish liked it more, the history and mystique of its quite appealing.

My evidence is based on the fact that I speak to dozens of shavers every week (being in the business). A lot of my customers have tried a DE razor and still use (or prefer) a cartridge. Believe me, I have nothing to gain by presenting this fact because I make money selling DE razors and blades... I...

Muhle R41 (2009)
Shavemac (custom)*
Cella
Tabac aftershave

This 'silvertip' brush is very tough and scratchy, reminds me of a dense Simpson best brush. Not my cup of tea at all.

Believe it. Look at this. Crazy bidders paying so much for Tech and still 2 days to go.( I had the eye on it, was thinking max 40$ plus delivery) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-English-Gillette-Tech-Double-Edge-Safety-Razor-NOS-Blue-Blade-Orig-Case-/270951795423?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=it...

Muhle R41 (2009)
Semogue Owners Club Boar
Razorock Meghetto di Bologne

Its a superboar

Muhle R41 (2009)
Semogue Owners Club boar
Razorock Mughetto di Bologne
Tabac aftershave splash

John Lewis' department stores, under the Kent brand. They have some other nice shaving stuff as well.

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The canned stuff is fine by my skin, but of course I'd rather use a nice soap and brush - that bits the 'hobby' part for me. As for cartridges being ubiquitous because people like them...I'm sceptical about that. There's nothing else on the shelves.

I know lot of people that have used both DEs and Cartridge razors and prefer a cartridge razor. My Father inlaw (an ex-Italian barber) knows how to use a straight razor better than anyone else I know... the night before my wedding he gave me the best shave of my life with a straight, but he only us...

Muhle R41 (2009) Semogue Owners Club Boar Razorock Mughetto di Bologne Brush has about 5-6 latherings on it, and isn't properly broken in yet. In a couple of weeks I expect this brush to be superb - it already is actually, but if the tips soften up a bit more it will become my standard noob recommen...

Wednesday Muhle R41 Thater TOBS Mr. Taylor cream Nivea 'Replenishing' balm* *smells very funky and is a bit drying. The Nivea 'Sensitive' balm is much nicer. The Mr Taylor cream continues to provide very nice, predicable lather, but is almost gone. Will be replaced by a rotation of partially used tu...

Have not had one in like 10 years as all the barbers in my neck of WPa have quit doing shaves. Has to deal with sanitary rules set forth by the state. I looked into this a while back. Really the rules re. sanitation are similar to how they ever were. IMO the real reason is less men were asking for ...

Muhle R41 (2009) Gillette 7 O'Clock Semogue Owners Club* TOBS Mr Taylors cream Brut 'eau de brut' *First use, seems really promising - the densest boar I've used and I'm optimistic about it joining my badger-only rotation. The build quality (couple of dings in the handle notwithstanding - suppose th...

Not sure about patchouli but Tabac is a strong spicy cologne scent that loses its potency dramatically after a few uses and a bit of airing out. Smell a new puck in store and you'll likely have a strong negative reaction and miss out on a great soap. At £3.99 for a 100 gramme refill stick its a wee ...

Speick
Tabac
Arko
Wilkinson Sword stick

These are the soaps I've found to be best - all tallow heavy, in stick form, and relatively cheap to dirt cheap, depending where in the world you are.

Muhle R41 (2009)
Gillette 7 O'Clock
Thater
TOBS Mr Taylor cream

I believe Klar Kabinett is vegetable based soap not dissimilar to some much loved Italian soaps, and the scent is Rose-like. May be worth a look.

I will be going to Dr. Harris shop in London next weekend.I am planning to buy arlington line and lavender maybe marlborough dont know yet. I never cant decide what is better soap or cream? Can I have opinions in this matter and also bit more about the scent how its work with skin? Thanks Guys Edit...

My favourites are Speick, Arko, Tabac (chunky 100 gramme stick, maybe less ideal for travel) and Wilkinson Sword. Most are 50 grammes and will take up about the same amount of space - just pick your favourite. If you can get along with the Palmolive scent (I can't) it's the best choice for you; good...