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Just received my Rooney small style 2 in finest from Jim at Vintage Blades. What a gorgeous looking brush: the bristles and the handle wow me. I haven't used it yet, but it's so beautiful that I just want to look at it. Sat it next to my Simpson PJ 1 in best and what a difference (in price too). I l...

Thanks Prism. I do like aftershave with a bit of burn and I regard the burn from Pinaud Bay Rum one of the attributes I like. I also like Aqua Velva Ice Sport from a smell perspective so I am going to buy the Polar Ice given the price regardless of its lack of burn. I like the website you referred m...

That's all I needed to know so following this I will jump on the phone and order a bottle together with a tub of JM Fraser's shaving cream from:
thebeautyfactory.com. What deals, but available only in Canada - pity.

Thanks guys

Anyone tried this stuff? I like traditional barbershop-type aftershaves and this one is advertised as such.

I've been using a PJ 1 in best for the past ten years and love it, in fact the only time I haven't used it is when I am traveling. It really is a pretty brush and performs very well. I find the best badger bristles provide the right amount of body and softness and are not scrubby at all; don't know ...

Has anyone tried the Ayars lathering bowl, which is made by Sara in Nova Scotia of Moss Scuttle fame? I'd be interested in your comments and opinions on it and whether or not it would make a worthwhile addition to a small MS.

Picked up a tube of P Green yesterday at the SDM in Oakville Place. I've been wanting to try this stuff for a long time; used it this morning and really regret not searching for it harder in the past: it is terrific in every respect. I'm a dyed in the wool Taylor's Rose cream man, but this P Green h...

I've just bitten the bullet. Spoke to Jim at Vintages Blades and placed an order for a Rooney small style 2 in finest with faux ivory handle. The wait is on.

I have yet to come across a Canadian vendor that has a good selection of shaving supplies and gear and whose prices aren't outrageous and I'm located near Toronto; perhaps some enterprising soul will take the opportunity to fill this obvious void in the market. I have found both the Sleuth & Sta...

I've been using a Simpson's PJ 1 in best badger for the past 10 years and have found it to be an excellent brush. It's at the smaller end of the brush range and has the right amount of body for me without being scrubby; I like it better than my AOS super turnback travel brush, which is also a good b...

I think I'm heading for a Rooney style, medium in finest; at US$289.99 my wife wil have a fit. I eliminated the Plissons because they are European-style and I prefer the classic English-style look; I eliminated the Simpson because I already have a PJ 1.

Anyone try Mama Bear's after shve milk or balm?

Gordon, I think you've hit the nail on the head. I want to indulge myself, as this is to be my 60th birthday present to myself. I want something that is unique, aesthetically pleasing and that is pleasurable to use day-in and day-out for the rest of my life. I want to be able to look at it every mor...

Does the overall quality and performance of the Rooney finest justify its substantial premium in price over the Rooney super price or the Simpson super price?

All your replies are very helpful. I'm not overly keen on the European-style brushes and much prefer the English-style, put down to my genes (Scot and English), so I can eliminate Shavemac and SR. As concerns Rooney, I'm inclined to rule out the finest since the prices appear exhorbitant for what I ...

Funny thing no one has commented on the Shavemac; from other threads I've followed I expected many comments. Just to confuse myself further I've added the Simpson PJ 2 in super to my list although I'd like to diversify away from the PJ-style. I've eliminated, however, the Rooney finest, as the expon...

Correction: is it worth paying the huge premium on the Rooney finest (not super as in the original post)?

I've been using a Simpson PJ 1 in best badger for the past 10 years; I also have an AOS turnback travel brush in super badger. I am very happy with my PJ 1 and like my AOS although I find it a bit floppy. Notwithstanding the very satisfactory performance of my PJ 1, I want to replace it as my main b...