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mikert65 · Post by **mikert65** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:27 pm

Folks,

Several problems. Been in and out of this forum for ages, but never really committand. Last weekend things changed.

My daughter has cystic fibrosis, so during a pack of bags for a stay in hospital, the boyfriend of an older daughter mentions upon the sight of my toilet bag that I have more face care gear than any woman he knows. He's 22.

Mortified, wounded, I check my toilet bag.
Clinique shave foam
Clinique scrub,body scrub, M lotion, shave soother, body scrub
Nivea balm. Nivea Moisturiser.
Sure deo
Tesco moisturiser
Boots Shave Gel
Taylors Colonge.
Nivea eye cream
Cotton buds
derby blades
futur razor.

So looking at it now I know its bad. Heard the phrase less is more by a few of the big guns on here - but really? - is a life of imperial leather for a face wash and cheap cream to moisturise all I need. Can anyone here honestly say that they dont tinker with the things above?

In all I feel upset, almost embarassed by my toilet bag. So - is a round of imperial leather, cheap face cream and good blades a viable alternative?
Can anyone prove?

Racso_MS · Post by **Racso_MS** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:45 pm

First:

WELCOME TO THE FORUM

Come often, stay long, and enjoy.

Second: Sorry to hear about your daughter.

Third: What problem.

We are all A Bunch Of Eccentric Preferential Wet Shaving Enthusiasts. I don't see a problem with your kit. Not one.

It is what it is.

SRD · Post by **SRD** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:46 pm

mikert65 wrote:Folks,

Several problems. Been in and out of this forum for ages, but never really committand. Last weekend things changed.

My daughter has cystic fibrosis, so during a pack of bags for a stay in hospital, the boyfriend of an older daughter mentions upon the sight of my toilet bag that I have more face care gear than any woman he knows. He's 22.

Mortified, wounded, I check my toilet bag.
Clinique shave foam
Clinique scrub,body scrub, M lotion, shave soother, body scrub
Nivea balm. Nivea Moisturiser.
Sure deo
Tesco moisturiser
Boots Shave Gel
Taylors Colonge.
Nivea eye cream
Cotton buds
derby blades
futur razor.

So looking at it now I know its bad. Heard the phrase less is more by a few of the big guns on here - but really? - is a life of imperial leather for a face wash and cheap cream to moisturise all I need. Can anyone here honestly say that they dont tinker with the things above?In all I feel upset, almost embarassed by my toilet bag. So - is a round of imperial leather, cheap face cream and good blades a viable alternative?
Can anyone prove?

Yep! I need good bath soap, a razor and blade, shaving soap and brush, deodorant, and an A/S. I am a simple guy. BTW welcome to the forum. Enjoy yourself here.

Post by **drmoss_ca** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:07 pm

Oh come on! Is that all? Must be your small toilet bag, surely.

To be somewhat serious, I wouldn't dream, if I were you, of letting a daughter's boyfriend tell me such a thing. The proper response is to indicate shock that he is so ill-equipped, and suggest subtly that such a lack might unfit him for his relationship with your valuable DNA. The Futur, Derby blades and Taylor's cologne are unimpeachable. If you like the other stuff, carry on. It so happens I have just packed a suitcase for a weekend away, and have gone through my toilet bag. Tabac soap stick, Friodur 8/8 razor, Thiers-Issard travel paddle strop, Castle Forbes Pre-Shave decanted into an eye-drop bottle (for use after shaving), some Skinfood, a Shavemac travel brush, Trumper Sandalwood cologne, L'Artisan Parfumeur Verte de Violettes cologne, a pair of Kent military brushes and so on. I travel light, as you can see!

Chris

JayTrek · Post by **JayTrek** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:09 pm

You do not have a problem, my friend.

Welcome to the forum and enjoy.

marsos52 · Post by **marsos52** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:45 pm

all that gear and no brush??

gotta have a brush and a mug

i travel with a brush and small bowl

shaving soap

razor and blades

aftershave

welcome to smf too
marc

jww · Post by **jww** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 2:53 pm

Welcome to SMF

+1 to Chris' comments. The response I have made when my daughter's boyfriends (few and far between so far, thank goodness) have had the nerve to come up with comments not meant to be derogatory, but come out before they think, is to look them straight in the eye, raise my left eyebrow, and ask in a very long, and drawn out way --- Oh, really?

That usually gets a quick "Sorry sir, I didn't mean to offend" I then usually retort back that I wasn't necessarily offended, just taken aback that a youngster would have the moxie to try to call out experience and wisdom in life to somehow be a negative thing. None have survived this test yet.

I look forward to the young man who looks at my shave gear and says "Wow -- you actually use this stuff? Cool!!" The lucky man will have my daughter's hand in marriage -- whether she likes it or not.

JayTrek · Post by **JayTrek** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 3:15 pm

Love that approach!!!

jww wrote:Welcome to SMF

+1 to Chris' comments. The response I have made when my daughter's boyfriends (few and far between so far, thank goodness) have had the nerve to come up with comments not meant to be derogatory, but come out before they think, is to look them straight in the eye, raise my left eyebrow, and ask in a very long, and drawn out way --- Oh, really?

That usually gets a quick "Sorry sir, I didn't mean to offend" I then usually retort back that I wasn't necessarily offended, just taken aback that a youngster would have the moxie to try to call out experience and wisdom in life to somehow be a negative thing. None have survived this test yet.

I look forward to the young man who looks at my shave gear and says "Wow -- you actually use this stuff? Cool!!" The lucky man will have my daughter's hand in marriage -- whether she likes it or not.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Thu Feb 10, 2011 11:35 pm

Mike, Yes, 'less IS often more' and I learned this by messing around with some of the kind of stuff you have on your list plus a whole lot more. Quite a number of gents have come on to these forums moaning about their 'sensitive skin' and other skin issues only to find out in the end that they were causing most of them with the choice, and amount, of products that they were using. Remember that the cosmetics corporations have a heavy vested interest in convincing gents that they 'need' all kinds of stuff to be 'well groomed' and 'with it'. You don't. In fact, in most cases you're better off without a lot of it. No one here is talking about 'cheap'...as in poor quality...anything. We are talking about keeping it simple...simple, high quality, and to the point. I use a high quality bath soap ( preferably tallow based ) shampoo x2 wkly., talc, old school English shave cream and brush, aftershave product, deodorant ( not anti-perspirant ) and cologne. With this, I have no need/use for 'body moisturizers', 'facial moisturizers', astringents, toners, or anything else. Not only did those things add nothing, they usually created problems. Everyone is a little different to be sure, but, 'keeping it simple' has a lot to recommend it, I assure you.
Regards,
Gordon

Post by **drmoss_ca** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 3:04 pm

Just unpacked at the Royal York in Toronto. The smaller Bosca bag, the leather brush case and the leather case with paddle strop are mine. The big Bosca belongs to the big boss.

Chris

Lindy · Post by **Lindy** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 5:16 pm

jww wrote:Welcome to SMF

+1 to Chris' comments. The response I have made when my daughter's boyfriends (few and far between so far, thank goodness) have had the nerve to come up with comments not meant to be derogatory, but come out before they think, is to look them straight in the eye, raise my left eyebrow, and ask in a very long, and drawn out way --- Oh, really?

That usually gets a quick "Sorry sir, I didn't mean to offend" I then usually retort back that I wasn't necessarily offended, just taken aback that a youngster would have the moxie to try to call out experience and wisdom in life to somehow be a negative thing. None have survived this test yet.

I look forward to the young man who looks at my shave gear and says "Wow -- you actually use this stuff? Cool!!" The lucky man will have my daughter's hand in marriage -- whether she likes it or not.

Okay - like that one! I have a new rule - any man that I get romantically involved with have to use at the very least a DE, otherwise he's not man enough for my lifestyle....

95% · Post by **95%** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 6:44 pm

Linda:

As the only out-of-the-closet exclusive cartridge shaver in the forum, I'm compelled to say THAT'S UNFAIR.

Racso_MS · Post by **Racso_MS** » Fri Feb 11, 2011 7:27 pm

Lindy wrote:
jww wrote:Welcome to SMF

+1 to Chris' comments. The response I have made when my daughter's boyfriends (few and far between so far, thank goodness) have had the nerve to come up with comments not meant to be derogatory, but come out before they think, is to look them straight in the eye, raise my left eyebrow, and ask in a very long, and drawn out way --- Oh, really?

That usually gets a quick "Sorry sir, I didn't mean to offend" I then usually retort back that I wasn't necessarily offended, just taken aback that a youngster would have the moxie to try to call out experience and wisdom in life to somehow be a negative thing. None have survived this test yet.

I look forward to the young man who looks at my shave gear and says "Wow -- you actually use this stuff? Cool!!" The lucky man will have my daughter's hand in marriage -- whether she likes it or not.
Okay - like that one! I have a new rule - any man that I get romantically involved with have to use at the very least a DE, otherwise he's not man enough for my lifestyle....

I have 100+/- DE and SE razors... But I'm a very happily married man. Oh well good luck...

KAV · Post by **KAV** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:26 am

"Never apologise;never explain."- British Foriegn office

Seamaster · Post by **Seamaster** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 11:43 am

I don't think one should ever feel ashamed of being well-groomed.

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Sat Feb 12, 2011 1:09 pm

I'd suggest that perhaps the young man in question has no brains, and should be both horsewhipped and replaced as soon as possible. When I was busy falling in love with his beautiful young daughter, I'd like to think I would have NEVER made a point of noticing my future father-in-law's personal toilet articles, and heaven forbid, commenting on such a personal thing. What kind of an _____ is he? (fill in the blank).

Pauldog · Post by **Pauldog** » Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:12 pm

I'm going to remind mikert65 of an old post of his:
http://www.shavemyface.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=430342

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