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by Esoteric83
Tue May 21, 2013 3:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Politicians' Shaves
Replies: 41
Views: 10917

Not to get too off topic, Harper, but do or have you watched Mad Men? I'm asking because it would be great to get your take on the time period, assuming that you may have crossed paths with or spent time with the Madison Ave. crowd in your line of work. The current season is quite neat as it it set ...
by Esoteric83
Tue May 21, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Will I like Truefitt's lime?
Replies: 27
Views: 4839

There were issues years back with some runny pots of T&H Limes, but I think that was a one off and has long been rectified. I think they lathered fine, but were just soupy, for lack of a better term.
by Esoteric83
Mon May 20, 2013 10:21 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Rolling My Own
Replies: 566
Views: 117832

Gardenia all the way. Especially this time of year.
by Esoteric83
Mon May 20, 2013 7:30 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Earthquate Near Shawville, PQ
Replies: 4
Views: 682

Nothing more than a light rumble in the west end of the city. Felt a tad stronger than the forces helicopters conducting a drill or a heavy truck driving by.

The one a couple years ago shook the same building considerably more.

Quake no. 2 under my belt 8)
by Esoteric83
Thu May 16, 2013 5:07 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: They Can't Be Serious
Replies: 7
Views: 2346

They Can't Be Serious

This has to be some kind of joke I don't get.

http://www.groominglounge.com/grooming- ... cream.html
by Esoteric83
Tue May 14, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Southern Ca Meet-Up
Replies: 7
Views: 1196

Fly me down and I'd love to attend :D I haven't been to Socal since right around the time I joined this place way back when now that I think about. Long overdue... I think if there was some common interest activity besides shaving, with a unique local taste, maybe more would be willing to make a vac...
by Esoteric83
Wed May 08, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: C&S Oxford and Cambridge
Replies: 17
Views: 3569

Thanks gents. What I like about this is that it does have some staying power on me, but has that unique ability to stay within it's limits throughout the day. I don't need to apply a lot, but if I do, it doesn't seem to intrude outside my zone. It is just a unique scent to me. Hammam Bouquet is anot...
by Esoteric83
Tue May 07, 2013 3:55 pm
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: C&S Oxford and Cambridge
Replies: 17
Views: 3569

C&S Oxford and Cambridge

I received a second sample of this stuff. This is one hell of a scent, I must say. Clean, crisp with a nice lavender that seems to last quite well on me in hotter weather. Well compared to other lavender waters that I have tried. It then seems to dry down to that same C&S base that seems to be p...
by Esoteric83
Thu May 02, 2013 12:14 pm
Forum: General
Topic: A Blast From The Past!
Replies: 15
Views: 3833

Any shave shops in London - Adorable :wink: I happened to stumble upon here around that time and never really took to posting elsewhere. 2005-2006 was in interesting time period. I cut class when the postage tracking number told me my new and first Merkur had arrived a day early. I only regret takin...
by Esoteric83
Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:51 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Billy Jealousy - what is this c...?
Replies: 11
Views: 1868

Billy Jealously is one of the many new age shaving products really geared towards the cartridge generation. It must work for someone as the line has been around for quite sometime. I do admit freely that I have tried and used many of these products in the past. I am still a fan of Anthony Logistics...
by Esoteric83
Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:47 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Billy Jealousy - what is this c...?
Replies: 11
Views: 1868

The shave cream and aftershave balm are both terrible. Don't drag a DE near it as it is for cartridge use IMHO. If you seek a brushless cream, there are several better choices out there. The hot towel preshave is also a waste of time and money. It seems many of the discount retailers such as Winners...
by Esoteric83
Sun Apr 28, 2013 6:27 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Rolling My Own
Replies: 566
Views: 117832

Forget raccoons, get some badger fat rendered. Talk about going full circle!
by Esoteric83
Wed Apr 24, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: RazoRock XXX Discontinued?
Replies: 23
Views: 4741

A RR version of Carceni, cream and EDT, would make my fricken year!
by Esoteric83
Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:52 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: RazoRock XXX Discontinued?
Replies: 23
Views: 4741

I'm guessing the ADP people were not too happy about a supplier selling to another reseller who then sold the same stuff at a fraction of the ADP cost. I'm making that assumption based on a guess that ADP isn't the one who makes this cream, nor would they sell a commercial sized quantity to another ...
by Esoteric83
Sat Apr 20, 2013 4:27 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Fougere Shave Creams & Soaps?
Replies: 23
Views: 5092

I'd buy some Trumpers Wild Fern cream if they decided to follow-up on their trend of turning their cologne offering into creams. After GFT, Spanish Leather & Eucris Wild Fern would be a logical choice. If they do the same job as they did with the Spanish Leather cream, then it could be good. May...
by Esoteric83
Sat Apr 06, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Will I like Truefitt's lime?
Replies: 27
Views: 4839

The T&H Lime is a more complex cologne concoction, and a pretty potent one to boot. This may be one you'd want to sample first based on your post. The cologne is a close match too, if you have access to a sample as opposed to the cream. To my nose, Trumper Limes was much more subdued with a swee...
by Esoteric83
Mon Mar 04, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: Shopping
Topic: BullGoose Shaving Supplies -Grand Opening
Replies: 111
Views: 32096

The Kyoku Razor Repair balm is great stuff. If tried many of the modern mens brands AS balms, and this stuff is by far the leader of the pack. Leave skin feeling and looking great. Nice, light fluid texture that absorbs without any shine or greasy feeling but also hydrates well. Kills any redness or...
by Esoteric83
Thu Feb 28, 2013 6:37 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Went for a test drive.
Replies: 100
Views: 12521

Wendell, Ottawa Honda by chance? Sounds like it based on similar stories from friends. I'm a Honda lifer, but have yet to buy a new car. That being said, I am looking to break rank and consider the Sub/Toyota BRZ-FT model come spring. Used car sales guy do get a bad rap, many deserving I am sure, bu...
by Esoteric83
Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:08 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD: January 28 through February 3rd 2013
Replies: 106
Views: 17288

Will this scent be close to the bath soap from Valobra? Puck or stick form? I have been officially intrigued!
by Esoteric83
Thu Jan 24, 2013 5:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: An SMF Anniversary
Replies: 28
Views: 6793

The best 8 years of my life since 4th and 5th grade I tell ya. Man, does time fly. 8)