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Paul -

Jokes about Rhode Island ... I can't imagine one. Don't you dare bring up Buddy Cianci ... he is much honored in this state (shows you where are heads are ... hey, it's dark up here).

Charles
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Johnnie - Pinaud is so frigging inexpensive, just dive in.! Hell, if you don't like it, then use it on your feet or put it in the toilet as a deodorizer. A very similar scent to Clubman is Master's Lord & Master. Both, to my nose, very appealing. But keep in mind, fragrance is personal, no one c...

Ben - Mineral Wells is a bad memory for me ... not only the Army personal with whom I was forced to work ... but the local civilian population was just too bigoted for my taste ... then there was the desolation ... felt like being in the middle of nowhere ... and the heat ... and the bugs ... but, t...

Joel - FANTASTIC and easy to understand explanation. Though this will seem overly simplistic to you, for the newbie I think it would be extremely helpful if you had a pictorial presentation on the various general methods of lathering, starting with the simple direct-to-face, and concluding with your...

Chris: I don't readily RECOMMEND anything without knowing a person better, meaning some of his past history with shaving, so I can get a feel for the logical next step in your quest for the ultimate shave. In general, the DE appears to be the most popular razor among WetShavers. Whether or not it is...

Richard of Plano, TX ...

I believe you tried Zorrick not too long ago ... your opinion?

Charles
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Chris: Are these the blades made in India? If they are, I tried them not too long ago, one blade, one shave, then threw them all in the trash. Needless to say, I was not happy with them. Still, I encourage you to try them and judge for yourself. My analysis is not the definitive word on any grooming...

Chaps - Not sure what to say ... There's a way gentlemen should be treated ... I use to favor a local cheese merchant - Mr. Basso - a most civilized and elegant gentleman. To walk into his shop was to enter a world of incredibly quiet culture. The sincere greeting, the warm eyes and truly happy smil...

I'm partial to the coloration of skunk. In fact, my cat has black & white hair and I've often thought ...

Charles
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Richard: One other thing about your excellent post ... There are retailers such as myself either actively participating or lurking on this forum. And none of you chaps should sell yourselves short, whether you're novice or experienced. Retailers are learning from you . This is one of the main reason...

Richard : I am no scientist, still I suggest to customers not to lose their common sense when considering various tools and toiletries for shaving. I do not know of any cosmetic oil (jojoba, almond, wheatgerm, etc.) that would not have INSTANTLY upon submersion of the brush effected the hair in a ne...

Steve :

Spoke with them about a week ago ...

Things are progressing, but S L O W L Y ...

That's just the way it is with some of these old companies ...

CDD / QED

Steve --

Yes, I have an opinion ...

I think you should judge a brush on its merits and buy what you can afford and what most appeals to you.

Charles
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Mine's bigger than yours ... size does matter!

Charles
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Boy, wouldn't I be "the man" riding one of those babies around the neighborhood ... I think that orange one near the back is for me. Can I get a horn ... and a headlight? Does it come with a side-car for my "Veronica"? CDD / QED

PF:

I could always dummy up the receipt so they total is so impressively low for your wife - women love bargains - she'll "reward" you for your smart shopping.

CDD / QED

Drats, Nell ... I mean, Sam ... I told you to keep that quiet. You know damn well I tell everyone I look like the dapper William Powell.

CDD / QED

Damn that Vince and Joel !

I told them to keep my mug off the front page ... I knew that baby-face of mine would destroy my image as one sophisticated dude.

CDD / QED

For you new fellows who sent me emails ...

There are two vendors with the first name Charles. The Charles of QED is not the Charles referred to in Joel's post.

Regards,
Charles
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Pietro: Yes, I believe among DE razors the open comb is definitely the closest experience to a straight razor. The Vision is not an open comb, but it does have various settings. However, I cannot speak from personal experience about how the Vision - at maximum blade exposure - compares to an open co...