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by JimT
Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:59 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: After first year of wetshaving, T&H Luxury Soap is my #1
Replies: 18
Views: 4164

Tony,

Where did you buy the Truefitt and Hill Luxury Shaving Soap? Thanks for the help.

JimT
by JimT
Sat Dec 16, 2006 10:08 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: C&E sweet almond discontinued
Replies: 17
Views: 4088

I have two separate e-mails from C&E customer service confirming that the Sweet Almond Oil Shave Soap is discontinued. In my humble opinion, this is one of the best locally available shave soaps in the USA and the best of all C&E shave soaps (also the best value). I prefer it to the C&E ...
by JimT
Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:00 am
Forum: General
Topic: All I want for Christmas is...
Replies: 41
Views: 6999

C&E to indicate that the Sweet Almond Oil Shave soap will be continued and that all product prices in the store will be reduced immediately by 25% permanently.

JimT
by JimT
Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:51 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Nancy Boy - Replenishing Shave Cream
Replies: 30
Views: 9627

Spend more. They have upped the minimum for free FedEx ground shipping to $50.

JimT
by JimT
Sat Dec 02, 2006 2:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wal-Mart Called Me About Tom's of Maine
Replies: 10
Views: 3005

Karl, Apology cheerfully accepted with a very sincere thank you. It is not often that I observe such a refreshing demonstration of admirable character. Please understand that I am not insensitive to the issues you and Chris are concerned about. My wife will not even walk into a Wal-Mart and shops at...
by JimT
Sat Dec 02, 2006 1:07 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wal-Mart Called Me About Tom's of Maine
Replies: 10
Views: 3005

Karl, I agree with you. If I could spend a little more and go to Target, I would do so. Also, I would not have made the initial post since we shop at Target frequently and hardly ever walk into Whole Foods Market or Wal-Mart. I have suggested to Target many times that they carry Tom's of Maine produ...
by JimT
Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Wal-Mart Called Me About Tom's of Maine
Replies: 10
Views: 3005

Wal-Mart Called Me About Tom's of Maine

Gents, The first time I actually bought anything at my local Wal-Mart was because of the SMF forums. I purchased a Burma-Shave brush, a puck of Williams Mug Shaving soap, and several packs of US Personna double edge razor blades. I recently noted that Wal-Mart is carrying Tom's of Maine products inc...
by JimT
Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:21 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Kiss My Face Lavender
Replies: 7
Views: 1444

Neal, The KMF Lavender is my favorite of the KMF Moisture Shaves and I like the light scent also. You might consider trying the Tom's of Maine Calendula Shave Cream which is also available at Whole Foods Market albeit overpriced relative to Nancy Boy and Taylors of Old Bond Street. Wal-Mart is start...
by JimT
Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:06 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Feather Styling Razor Kit : For Shaving?
Replies: 8
Views: 1647

I have a Fromm hair shaper with a removable guard that I have used for shaving. While I can shave with it, the shaper is too light and has the wrong balance to be an enjoyable alternative to my double edge razor.

JimT
by JimT
Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:40 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Nancy Boy -- Wow wow wow
Replies: 15
Views: 4901

Greg, The Nancy Boy shampoo is worth trying and it has a nice scent. Your hair will look fuller which might be important if, like me, you don't have all of it left and it does impart some shine. The shampoo is a noticeable improvement over most other shampoos but it also costs more than the usual st...
by JimT
Mon Nov 13, 2006 9:51 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Nancy Boy -- Wow wow wow
Replies: 15
Views: 4901

Nancy Boy Shave Cream will work very well without the Proraso Pre/Post Cream which would be my personal preference. It's too bad you didn't buy the aftershave gel also since it is one of my favorites. I do not use any other aftershave with Nancy Boy Shave Cream since the scents are similar and work ...
by JimT
Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Burt's Bees Bay Rum Gift Pack Review
Replies: 6
Views: 1330

Any further opinions on using the Burt's Bees Bay Rum Shaving Soap? My review of the ingredients on the Burt's Bees website indicates this is not a glycerin soap. I stopped by the local Whole Foods Market (really overpriced on most items) and this was not stocked.

JimT
by JimT
Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Don't Drink and Shave!
Replies: 9
Views: 2641

Doug,

Please try drinking and shaving with a slant bar razor and a Feather blade and let us know how it goes.

JimT
by JimT
Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:18 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Slant/Feather Vs. HD/Feather
Replies: 18
Views: 3886

Michael, I also bought my slant (I actually have two of them in gold) thinking it would cut down my shaving time and reduce the number of passes to get a close shave. I have used mine enough to conclude that the slant will not reduce my shaving time or number of passes especially considering that I ...
by JimT
Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:23 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Had a fantastic shave with Gilette Fusion!
Replies: 30
Views: 5020

Viking, I cannot comment on the Merkur Vision since I do not have one. I do have the Merkur Heavy Duty Classic Straight Bar and Slant Bar razors and I would currently not trade the straight bar razor for any Gillette or Schick cartridge razor made. I get a close and comfortable shave with Merkur, US...
by JimT
Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:34 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Washing before shaving when using a cream
Replies: 44
Views: 8772

Gordon, I put your theory about not shaving after washing your face or after a shower to the acid test over the last two weeks and I think you made your point. Let me briefly relay the experience. I have been shaving exclusively with the Tom's of Maine Calendula Body Bar as a shaving soap for the la...
by JimT
Fri Nov 10, 2006 12:03 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Pre de Provence, Provence Sante, Cade Shaving Soaps
Replies: 22
Views: 5895

Chris,

I am looking forward to your comments on all three soaps.

JimT
by JimT
Thu Nov 09, 2006 11:59 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Slant/Feather Vs. HD/Feather
Replies: 18
Views: 3886

I wholeheartedly agree with Christian. I have both the Merkur Heavy Duty Classic Straight Bar and Slant Bar razors and my slant sits in the drawer just about all of the time. I get just as close a shave with the straight bar razor using a Feather blade as I do with the slant and the straight bar raz...
by JimT
Mon Oct 30, 2006 11:49 pm
Forum: Skin Care & Hair Care
Topic: Proper use of witch hazel
Replies: 16
Views: 4884

After washing my face and then shaving with a soap these days, I then splash on my Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel. I too have always splashed.

JimT
by JimT
Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:38 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: why are the high end creams better than plain old edge gel
Replies: 38
Views: 6026

I must admit that while I can get a good shave with Williams, nothing I have yet tried matches the intoxicating rose scent and meringue-like moisturizing lather that I experience when shaving with Taylor's Rose Shaving Cream. This cream deserves all the kudos it gets in SMF forums.

JimT