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by Nitrox
Wed Mar 11, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Are Simpsons brushes still shedding?
Replies: 28
Views: 11511

Re: Are Simpsons brushes still shedding?

Hey Peter, it's good to see your post.
I don't recall any shedding on my Somersets. I did have a newer Simpson and it shed quite a bit. The issue was resolved and the replacement hasn't shed.
I guess YMMV.
by Nitrox
Tue Mar 03, 2015 5:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: My Dad
Replies: 15
Views: 4906

Re: My Dad

My condolences to you. Sometimes I dream of my dad and it feels like he never went away.
The memories will always be with you and give you comfort.
by Nitrox
Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:40 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Adding a new Razor need advice Muhle R89 or R89 twist
Replies: 9
Views: 4142

Re: Adding a new Razor need advice Muhle R89 or R89 twist

I have the classic 89 and the 2 piece twist 89. Personally, I prefer the classic design best. The twist is a little bit bulkier and seems to shave more aggressively than the classic. I have a couple of the chrome classics and one black, and I find myself shaving more with the black one. I don't have...
by Nitrox
Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: After all these years (rose shave soap)...
Replies: 23
Views: 9748

Re: After all these years (rose shave soap)...

QED made a Wild Rose glycerin soap a few years back. It was a limited supply and I did manage to get some.
The lather is okay, but the scent is very potent and natural as he used Rose essential oil.
by Nitrox
Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:38 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Ikon Shavecraft 102 -- first shave
Replies: 7
Views: 3221

Re: Ikon Shavecraft 102 -- first shave

My Ikon slant is very mild as well. I've found that all the Ikons that I've tried are relatively mild.
My favourite slant is the bakelite Merkur one. It's even smoother than the 37c and gives a very close shave.
by Nitrox
Thu Nov 27, 2014 5:40 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: After all these years (rose shave soap)...
Replies: 23
Views: 9748

Re: After all these years (rose shave soap)...

Richard, after all these years, I'm still waiting for that 'elusive' Harris rose soap as well.
When (and if) it finally comes out, hopefully it will be tallow like their other soaps.
by Nitrox
Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:00 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: The real nature of Badger brushes revealed!
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Re: The real nature of Badger brushes revealed!

Those look like really floppy brushes if I may say so. :lol:
by Nitrox
Wed Oct 29, 2014 5:58 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Just when you think you've got it figured out ---
Replies: 13
Views: 3446

Re: Just when you think you've got it figured out ---

I have found that Cella loses its scent over time. It smells like old Ivory hand soap after a while. LOL.
I gave up on limiting myself to a few items, the acquisitions keep adding up..............
by Nitrox
Wed Oct 15, 2014 5:31 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Email from D.R. Harris re: new sandalwood soap and cream
Replies: 18
Views: 5091

Re: Email from D.R. Harris re: new sandalwood soap and cream

Didn't Harris make Green Pond Sandalwood shave cream? That was AMAZING stuff!!! I think it was discontinued about 4 years ago. If its the same shave cream, count me in! =D> They did as far as I know since I did get a couple of tubs way back. One of the better Sandalwood scents in my opinion, and ex...
by Nitrox
Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:34 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Getting Rid Of Old (new) Blades
Replies: 11
Views: 2650

Re: Getting Rid Of Old (new) Blades

I use awful blades up by shaving once with them and throwing them out.
by Nitrox
Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I'm back
Replies: 18
Views: 5836

Re: I'm back

Good to see you back, Kav. :D
by Nitrox
Wed Aug 27, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I'm back II
Replies: 10
Views: 3933

Re: I'm back II

Good to see an old-timer back, welcome. :)
by Nitrox
Tue Aug 12, 2014 4:34 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: RIP Robin Williams
Replies: 19
Views: 2803

Re: RIP Robin Williams

I was shocked when I found out last night. Another good one gone way too early.
by Nitrox
Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:25 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Tempered glass or other screen protection for phones
Replies: 13
Views: 2196

Re: Tempered glass or other screen protection for phones

My phone came with an Otter Box commuter case and screen protector. The screen protector lasted a few months but had gotten dull and full of small scratches. I went to the mall looking to replace it with another el cheapo one (about 5 bucks installed). The girl told me that I should invest in a bett...
by Nitrox
Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Ingram shaving cream
Replies: 16
Views: 2670

Re: Ingram shaving cream

BullGoose wrote:It has a tendency to separate and become very runny. This is one of the reasons that I stopped carrying it.
Phil, I had a tube that was at least 5 years old and I never had problems with it right to the end. It was the one with the blue writing on it.
by Nitrox
Mon Jun 23, 2014 3:56 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Security issue - just be aware
Replies: 16
Views: 2989

Re: Security issue - just be aware

A lot of these fake emails contain clickable links. I can spot many of them as fakes but like others said, sometimes some look pretty authentic. What I do is hover over the link with the mouse but not click on the link. 99.99% of the time the link you see in the status bar has nothing to do with Pay...
by Nitrox
Thu Jun 19, 2014 6:02 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Ingram shaving cream
Replies: 16
Views: 2670

Re: Ingram shaving cream

Another recommendation for this fine cream. The scent is amazing and it leaves my face feeling refreshed and 'cool.'
by Nitrox
Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:52 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Bit of a Mess
Replies: 30
Views: 3477

Re: Bit of a Mess

Squire, that 'little' shock from the door handle saved your life.
If you had stepped out onto the porch, you would have received a way bigger shock. :shock:
Thankfully you're okay and those martinis helped smooth things out.
by Nitrox
Tue Jun 03, 2014 4:05 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Review: TOBS Lime Luxury Shaving Soap
Replies: 52
Views: 36558

Re: Review: TOBS Lime Luxury Shaving Soap

I've had the Lavender soap for quite some time and love the scent, performance and cost. I recently purchased the Limes as well as the Jermyn. The limes has a great scent that is not overpowering and of course it has not disappointed me with the performance. Some of these palm based soaps give outst...
by Nitrox
Thu May 29, 2014 6:34 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Indian Palmoilive sticks ???
Replies: 5
Views: 1358

Re: Indian Palmoilive sticks ???

I remember many years ago when I was a kid my dad using 'Brillantina' as he called it. He used to pour some on his palm and rub it into his hair. His hair was slick and smelled heavenly. I did find some a while back but alas, I'm not into oily hair, plus it's not worth using on what little hair I ha...