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Mike, Scotch is ruled out because every brand I've tried (and I've tried at least a half dozen good ones) has tasted too smoky and/or peaty to the point it makes me gag.

For those of you who suggested whiskies, thank you. Any others? Wheat vs. rye; blended vs. bourbon? Canadian vs. Tennessee vs. Kentucky?

It was a satirical novel by the sportswriter Dan Jenkins set in the Ft. Worth area. It was written tongue-in-cheek, I'm sure.

You probably wouldn't hear a Texan say it. But it was the title of a novel twenty, thirty some years ago. I'm sure it was not meant as a compliment to the Lone Star state.

drmoss_ca wrote:Just for a change, I opened up one of my stash of Nancy Boy sweetgrass soaps last night. Lovely.

Chris

Yes it is. I like their rosemary/mint even better. But it's too expensive for me to use regularly.

Being in Quebec the SAQ exacts a hefty tariff on distilled spirits from the U.S. so you may wish to buy domestic. A couple good ones of very different styles are Forty Creek Barrel Select or Wiser's Legacy Pot Still Rye. Actually, Squire, I'm one of those damn Yankees, and by "baja Quebec"...

This is the time of year I allow myself to conservatively indulge in strong waters, and as I am not a partaker, I could use some recommendations re good sipping whiskey. Please exclude Scotch; it's just not my cup of tea, and thanks.

Gem Clog Pruf w/ Gem stainless blade
Simpson Special
TOBS Shaving Shop cream
Ogallala BR & Sandalwood

Ever Ready 1912 w/ Gem Blue Star blade
Simpson Special
Ingrams cream
Speick splash

Gem Damaskeene w/ Blue Star blade
Simpson Special
TOBS Coconut cream

Gordon, did you avail yourself of the old formula BB or EF soaps that Phil had for sale a few months back?

Yep. They're good economical blades. I can get close to half a dozen decent shaves out of them. Not terribly sharp, but reasonably smooth.

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Simpson "46"
Groom Room Scottish Heather soap
Osage Rub

Gem OCMM w/ Gem stainless blade
Simpson "46"
La Toja cream
Harris Pink

Gem Clog Pruf w/ Gem SS blade
Simpson "46"
Tabac
Osage Rub

There's no one who manufactures a modern TTO to the standards of the old Gillettes, especially those that were British made. I think Gordon and others can attest to that. While I prefer three piece razors of the double edge variety, I do have several Super Speeds, one Red Tip and one Fat Boy, none o...

"This is nothing other than an inexpensive and innocent hobby…" Not! Let's just call it what it is: yet another enslaving addiction. I say this with tongue in cheek, Gary, because I know deep down you agree with me. I would daresay we'd have been far ahead of the game, monetarily, if we ha...

I just shaved with "Third Eye" this morning. It's a nice, unobtrusive scent. I like it a little better than P160.

Gem Clog Pruf w/ Gem SS blade
Simpson "46"
RazoRock Third Eye croap
TSD Tea Tree Oil & Witch Hazel

Gem Damaskeene w/ Gem SS blade
Simpson "46"
GFT Violet cream
Ogallala BR & Sandalwood