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by drmoss_ca
Tue Feb 06, 2024 5:23 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: inherited some Shaving Brushes. Looking for info
Replies: 6
Views: 888

Re: inherited some Shaving Brushes. Looking for info

The first is a Kent BK, which came in three sizes, 4, 8 and 12. Look on the bottom and it should say which it is. A soft brush, but surprisingly good with soaps. The second is an older Simpson Persian jar, again this came in several sizes and yours is the smallest. It is made with "super Badger...
by drmoss_ca
Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:32 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Cream versus Soap?
Replies: 20
Views: 2356

Re: Cream versus Soap?

After a week of TGR creams, I decided to revisit the Cyril Salter creams. I have a full set of the old style, all sealed in plastic film except one, and a full set of the new versions (save one that has been consumed entirely). The old tubs included an almond scent that was not initially available i...
by drmoss_ca
Sat Feb 03, 2024 1:40 pm
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: What Did You Hone Today?
Replies: 152
Views: 55511

Re: What Did You Hone Today?

Last week I took out the seven day set of TI Eagle 6/8 razors. First time I've used a full hollow in a while, and it's been 2½ years since I last honed and used these razors. But simply stropping and shaving shows they have kept their edges. Given that I collected these nearly twenty years ago, I wo...
by drmoss_ca
Sat Feb 03, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Cream versus Soap?
Replies: 20
Views: 2356

Re: Cream versus Soap?

I think this is no longer available, but I've been enjoying The Gentlemen's Refinery Standard and Black Ice shaving creams the last couple of weeks. The former is a mild anise scent, and the latter much stronger. You can tell the recipe is not like a Creighton's cream, but the performance is up ther...
by drmoss_ca
Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: Fifteen years on this forum
Replies: 14
Views: 2363

Re: Fifteen years on this forum

Thank you Chris it’s good to be back! If memory serves you also dipped your toe into the “Rolling your own”, are you still making your own soap? If so how are you ever going to put a dent in that huge Tabac collection I recall seeing a picture of? :lol: I still have a large amount of it, which is j...
by drmoss_ca
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Moss Scuttle in Winter
Replies: 4
Views: 395

Re: The Moss Scuttle in Winter

I have several, but I prefer the small size for a close fit around the brush.

C.
by drmoss_ca
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:26 am
Forum: Shopping
Topic: Merkur Vision 2000 NOS
Replies: 5
Views: 1243

Re: Merkur Vision 2000 NOS

Yes, €60 to USA.
by drmoss_ca
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: General
Topic: Fifteen years on this forum
Replies: 14
Views: 2363

Re: Fifteen years on this forum

Welcome back, Nate!

Chris
by drmoss_ca
Wed Jan 24, 2024 6:47 am
Forum: Shopping
Topic: How do you fix a Cracked Blade???
Replies: 10
Views: 4372

Re: How do you fix a Cracked Blade???

"Venture"! The only adventure would be in the profits made from people buying large flashy watches that make them feel good about themselves.
by drmoss_ca
Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:48 am
Forum: ShutterBug Shaver
Topic: Posting Photos on SMF updated
Replies: 4
Views: 5306

Re: Posting Photos on SMF updated

She must be an expert: her skin looks so smooth! Maybe had lessons from grandad?

C.
by drmoss_ca
Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:45 am
Forum: Shopping
Topic: How do you fix a Cracked Blade???
Replies: 10
Views: 4372

Re: How do you fix a Cracked Blade???

Yes, it's been trashed and Ray would be saddened. I got a spam e-mail from the new owner inviting me join him in his exciting new wristwatch venture! The post above would be deleted as self-advertisement by a vendor if it was made today, but back in 2011 I think Glen was working for himself........a...
by drmoss_ca
Wed Jan 17, 2024 5:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: The Moss Scuttle in Winter
Replies: 4
Views: 395

Re: The Moss Scuttle in Winter

I'm very happy to hear it. Warm lather is a luxurious addition to any shave.

Chris
by drmoss_ca
Mon Jan 15, 2024 5:08 am
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Straight razor vs DE razor...
Replies: 15
Views: 1437

Re: Straight razor vs DE razor...

Funny, then, Gary, how I have a late 1700s straight that shaves beautifully! Provided you don't let it rust, and you know how to hone it, there is enough steel in a straight blade for hundreds of years of use. I don't think you can say that's the opposite of 'durable' when the blade of a safety razo...
by drmoss_ca
Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:23 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette
Replies: 30
Views: 6729

Re: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette

We're going a bit off-topic, now! Yes, stearate is pretty much the same as tallowate (which is a mixture of fatty acid salts). My soap uses commercial stearic acid and lard, along with some coconut oil and lanolin.

C.
by drmoss_ca
Sat Jan 13, 2024 6:15 am
Forum: Straight Razors
Topic: Straight razor vs DE razor...
Replies: 15
Views: 1437

Re: Straight razor vs DE razor...

Maybe the article was written by someone who cut himself on his first straight shave, no doubt using a "shave ready" razor from eBay!
I sent an e-mail to Martin to see if he will post a link.

Chris
by drmoss_ca
Thu Jan 11, 2024 2:51 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette
Replies: 30
Views: 6729

Re: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette

Who can say? I suppose it will depend on the debate they conduct at some level between those execs promoting veganism, and those protecting the environment. Those two often claim to be on the same side, but in this case they are in opposition. Speick shaving sticks used to contain tallow, but now do...
by drmoss_ca
Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:46 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Is SMF losing its vigour?
Replies: 162
Views: 73650

Re: Is SMF losing its vigour?

Gene,
I get an error when trying to use the 'Contact Us' link, so I'll look into it.

I'll try again to send a mass e-mail, as there will be lots of people out there who don't know the board is back.

C.
by drmoss_ca
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:59 am
Forum: SOTD - Shave of the Day
Topic: SOTD January 8 - January 14, 2024
Replies: 8
Views: 610

Re: SOTD January 8 - January 14, 2024

Wasn't supposed to shave until Wednesday as scheduled but I jumped the gun and enjoyed a remarkable brushless shave this morning with Caswell Massey ROS (rose) shaving cream. This is an outstanding product with or without a fragrance. The Rose is delightful. Top shelf as appropriate for the cream. ...
by drmoss_ca
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:55 am
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: Is SMF losing its vigour?
Replies: 162
Views: 73650

Re: Is SMF losing its vigour?

Gene wrote: Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:36 am I was losing my mind for sure - glad it's resolved. I never got any EMails about this, BTW.
Did you get the mass e-mail a couple of days ago? I tried to make the board send one to all members, but I never got a copy, so may have messed it up.

Chris
by drmoss_ca
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:54 am
Forum: Colognes & Aftershaves
Topic: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette
Replies: 30
Views: 6729

Re: Tabac After Shave and Eau De Toilette

It happened in 2021, when the German factory that made soap for Maurer & Wirtz went out of business. Mantic posted a comparison of the two on his site: https://sharpologist.com/tabac-shave-soap-old-vs-new-formula/ and we discussed it here: https://forum.shavemyface.com/viewtopic.php?t=58001 I've...