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- Fri Sep 03, 2021 4:26 am
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: Semogue 2-Band Finest Badger
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4900
Re: Semogue 2-Band Finest Badger
Tim, I agree entirely with your assessment. Generally, I’m not a fan of 2-band because of their high density and backbone, but the Semogue seems to have got it right in this regard, at least for me. I’ve tried several shavemac 2-bands, but didn’t like them until I had Bernd make one with a high loft...
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:57 am
- Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
- Topic: SOTD August 30th - September 5th
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5993
Re: SOTD August 30th - September 5th
Chris, do you use an EDT as you would an aftershave splash?
- Wed Sep 01, 2021 8:04 am
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: We Prep Our Beards, So....
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8668
Re: We Prep Our Beards, So....
As far back as I can remember I’ve soaked my badger and boar brushes. For the last few years I’ve been using a Moss Scuttle: Prior to my pre-shave shower I rinse my brush under hot water, fill both chambers of the scuttle with hot water and immerse the badger/boar bristles in the hot water; due to t...
- Wed Aug 11, 2021 4:44 am
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: Manchurian White badger by Elite Razor
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12511
Re: Manchurian White badger by Elite Razor
This brush looks like one that is worth pursuing. Several years ago I purchased a Rooney Finest 2/1 and it has proven to be a big disappointment: the centre of the knot has hollowed out. This has never happened to any of the 30 other badgers I own. The Rooney still lathers well and feels terrific on...
- Mon Aug 09, 2021 7:42 am
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: Getting a Chubby(!)
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4410
Re: Getting a Chubby(!)
I’ve tried all 3 sizes of the Simpson Chubby, the M&F equivalent and both sizes of the New Forest Tubby. None has suited me at all due to the density and stiff backbone of the knots. I do, however, own 30 badger, 3 boar and 3 synthetic brushes. I use a different brush every day except for the sy...
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 6:22 pm
- Forum: ShutterBug Shaver
- Topic: Plumbing!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18089
Re: Plumbing!
[snip] The plumbing was yanked out—literally yanked, by a physician from Croatia, who said Slavically, "Is troublemaker. Is stuck. Will come though." And so it did, though not before he had lifted me bodily off the bed by the tube. Very nice man. [snip] :-k Didn't that leave a hole in you...
- Fri Aug 06, 2021 6:15 pm
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: Matching soaps & creams with most effective brush fibers
- Replies: 20
- Views: 11160
Re: Matching soaps & creams with most effective brush fibers
I only face-lather and I find the Kent BK4 an excellent brush for lathering. As far as I’m concerned, the shavemac 3-band silver tip, Simpson (Colonel) best badger, Muhle silvertip, Semogue 3-band silvertip, VP Leonhardy 3-band silvertip and other similar brushes are excellent for face-lathering. On...
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 12:20 pm
- Forum: ShutterBug Shaver
- Topic: My New Friend
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6616
Re: My New Friend
He/she looks very healthy. Nice to have the natural world dropping in…as long as there are no rabies. We see the occasional fox, but it’s mostly coyotes, raccoons and possums in our garden.
- Thu Jun 17, 2021 4:10 am
- Forum: ShutterBug Shaver
- Topic: My New Friend
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6616
Re: My New Friend
Fawlty Towers? Am I getting warm? Honestly, the cartoon resembles a rat more than a handsome young kit, at least to me. A rat #-o hush your mouth [-X Basil Brush is a red fox puppet and the star of the eponymous ‘The Basil Brush Show’, a very popular and long-running children’s show in the UK. Defi...
- Wed Jun 16, 2021 6:18 pm
- Forum: ShutterBug Shaver
- Topic: My New Friend
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6616
Re: My New Friend
Love the photo and dear old Basil.
- Thu Jun 03, 2021 12:11 pm
- Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
- Topic: I think I’m going to drink the peloton Kool-Aid
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7293
Re: I think I’m going to drink the peloton Kool-Aid
My son and daughter-in-law have been using a Peloton bike for several years. They absolutely love it and approach it with almost religious zeal. I haven’t used one myself.
- Mon May 10, 2021 7:07 am
- Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
- Topic: Noxzema - it's been too long, my friend
- Replies: 36
- Views: 19646
Re: Noxzema - it's been too long, my friend
In the words of my late father, “miracle cream”. Good for shaving and whatever else ails you.
- Fri May 07, 2021 1:41 pm
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: Shaving Brush Recommendation
- Replies: 22
- Views: 14956
Re: Shaving Brush Recommendation
Good to see you back Wendell.
- Thu May 06, 2021 5:06 am
- Forum: Cooking & Recipes
- Topic: Hoppin' John
- Replies: 23
- Views: 15238
Re: Hoppin' John
Hoppin’ John has become one of our staples: we have it for dinner about once a week. Sometimes we substitute Naan bread for rice and black beans for black eyed peas. Even SWMBO raves about it.
- Sat Apr 24, 2021 5:42 am
- Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
- Topic: Shows I'm anticipating - new seasons coming soon???
- Replies: 76
- Views: 42287
- Sun Apr 11, 2021 11:48 am
- Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
- Topic: Maybe I'll go to jail
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6053
Re: Maybe I'll go to jail
In November I received such a summons along with a confidential on-line questionnaire to complete. At the end of the questionnaire there were several questions regarding my age (over 70) and my health, which were generic. Shortly after submitting the completed questionnaire I received a reply formal...
- Tue Apr 06, 2021 12:58 pm
- Forum: ShutterBug Shaver
- Topic: Plumbing!
- Replies: 41
- Views: 18089
Re: Plumbing!
Chris, that is great news. Having lived through radical surgery, chemo and radiation I really feel for you, but what you’re enduring makes my experience pale in comparison. You are made of stern stuff, physically and mentally; you bring new meaning to a stiff upper lip. Hang in there and damn the to...
- Mon Mar 29, 2021 9:38 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Here's a salute to our friend ---
- Replies: 50
- Views: 21606
Re: Here's a salute to our friend ---
Great news. I’m holding thumbs for you, Chris.
- Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:07 am
- Forum: Shaving Brushes
- Topic: Semogue Caravela Mistura in Taj Resin
- Replies: 33
- Views: 24418
Re: Semogue Caravela Mistura in Taj Resin
Gary, there are some badger/boar mixed knots sold loose by APShave and Maggard, but the ratio of hair is different, and I have not enjoyed them at all. Semogue says 50/50 boar/badger on these, and it's good 2-band badger. The AP/Maggard knots are scritchy as all heck and very, very dense, so lather...
- Wed Mar 17, 2021 7:03 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Here's a salute to our friend ---
- Replies: 50
- Views: 21606