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This is a timely thread for me since I just got back from Las Vegas, where I got a "spa" shave at the Wynn. Why yes, as a matter of fact I *did* make a video about it: Advice From A Barber (caution, its a long video). Some observations relevant to this thread: the resort's most experienced...

Baloosh wrote:Why the hate for the Pinaud Bay Rum splash?

No hate at all! I actually like the stuff for what it is. But I wanted to concentrate on the kinds of after-the-shave products that help heal the skin.

We'll be sending positive waves your way, Tony! Tony -- best of luck with your visit. I will be scheduling a colonoscopy in the fall ...Now it's just a routine thing - regardless, I am always a tad nervous about any medical procedure I undergo. No sweat. The prep is annoying but the actual procedure...

I did a video about lathering the 'Fat a while back. Maybe it will help.

--Mark

funkthulhu wrote:Maybe this is a dumb question, but from your video you mention not using a splash/balm with grapefruit if you're going to be outside.

Why?

Grapefruit oil is known to increase photosensitivity (e.g. sunburn).

I just posted a new video about aftershaves. Thought it might be useful for SMFU.

--Mark

Hi all, It literally is P&G retreating from the UK completely! Since they bought these brands most retailers have dropped them and we are the last retail shop with it on the shelves. There has been no retailer support, samples or back bar products since the P&G takeover. Regards, Robert I a...

2100 Scuttles?!? That's amazing.

Gil-- Interesting that your experience is so different. I wonder if there could've been a glitch with a batch or two during initial manufacturing...?

I tried my new VDH set this morning and my initial reaction mirrors Troy's. The brush is larger and better-built than I expected, and lathers reasonably well (not very "skritchy" at all). I lost a couple hairs during lathering but well within norms. The brush has a reasonable amount of bac...

I just this minute received my VDH set from Amazon. First impressions: packaging good--the brush is loose inside the top of the box but the brush/razor stand and the soap/mug are in their own little compartments. Brush is larger than I expected! Mug is slightly smaller than other apothocary mugs I h...

Take a look at this short video . Can anyone help me confirm the razor's manufacturing? My best guess right now is its a Sabigen ("Sabi")from Pakistan made under Gillette license. If it is, I'm frankly suprised Gillette would allow it to be sold under their name (though there is no brand m...

Yep, I'm a swirler. 8) Whenever I tried painting I could never get a decent lather. However, admittedly that was in my earlier days as a wetshaver. I'll make it a point to do some painting experiments and make a video. No promises on when the video comes out though: I have a few in front of it that ...

...This brush will probably retail at around $25.00, but it will feel and perform like a brush twice the price... Amazon says retail is $23.99 but its currently on a pre-launch sale for $15. I'm on the waiting list for the new luxury set, looking forward to trying it. VDH is only a couple hour's dr...

Yeah, I think Sienna got a bum wrap all around. It always lathers easily and luxuriously for me, love the scent (YMMV), and performs exceptionally well for me. After C&E dropped the line I snapped up all the shaving soaps I could find (a couple bath bars of it too. For some reason I didn't like ...

I hope you gents saw How Beer Saved The World on the Discovery Channel a few days ago.

Aztecface wrote:Mark, I think that's the Milk.

Ah, so it is. My bad.

....okay, here goes. D R Harris's Pink is the only A/S product I use, and I've been at this a LONG time, so that will tell you something about at least my opinion of the product.... Gordon, I thought you stopped using Pink after its reformulation a couple years ago. Are you using up a stockpile or ...

Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be any in-between, at least for me. And the length of the blade is very ungainly. This is my initial experience as well: I get either effortless BBS or a bloodbath. I'm getting used to the length of the blade and the odd handle more quickly than I thought I woul...

(still toying with the idea of a Pils and/or a Feather Stainless). For completeness, you should include them, and the Muhle/Edwin Jagger razors as well. :D I don't think I'll be including the Muhle/EJ razors: their design and materials are pretty standard. I even have my reservations about the Pils...