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gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:18 pm

so tell me about lavanda. what's so special???

gsgo · Post by **gsgo** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 2:46 pm

Lavanda is a Portuguese shave cream that has gone out of production, was reported to be quite good. It appears that Shaveabuck found a case and is selling it off.

I also noticed on their web site that he carries Rasoline which is a very good French brushless cream. So as usual I passed on the Lavanda and ordered the Rasoline which I know is still in production.

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:01 pm

would castle forbes lavender be considered as better than lavanda?

gsgo · Post by **gsgo** » Fri Aug 13, 2010 3:39 pm

gil3591 wrote:would castle forbes lavender be considered as better than lavanda?

I couldn't say, Lavanda has been described as a lavender version of Musgo Real and was made by the same company in Portugal by the soap company Claus Porto. I enjoy MR and for a brief moment thought that Lavanda had returned to the market.

m3m0ryleak · Post by **m3m0ryleak** » Sat Aug 14, 2010 3:44 am

My order of Lavanda posted Wednesday so perhaps will arrive this afternoon. The P160 (as well as samples of Italian & Spanish Floid) arrived yesterday, so they get first go. I hope that the Lavanda is not formulated like the Musgo Real which my face did not like, the sample promptly got binned.

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Sat Aug 14, 2010 7:08 am

KAV wrote:It's up to us alone to kick start the economy by spending money. I am doing my part by selectively spending it on the worthy and letting banks, big box stores and the other greedheads die. I just wish I could spend more

I have been on a campaign to avoid goods from some countries and buying as much as possible of stuff made in the USA, Canada, and the EU. Been getting clothing, hats, and razor blades from these places. We need the international economy boosted!

The Groom Room · Post by **The Groom Room** » Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:44 am

Wendell...

I really think you'll like the Thayer's Lemon Witch Hazel. I've been using this variety exclusively for about a month now, and have found nothing better (the rose and lavender flavors are nice too). You've sparked me into a small spending frenzie, so I'll be ordering a few goodies soon.

Best to you sir,

jww · Post by **jww** » Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:15 pm

The lemon WH was only 5.99 at Vintage Blades. I haven't used WH in years -- so I figured, hey - why not? It's a small price to pay in an attempt to cure AD.

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:04 pm

jww wrote:... It's a small price to pay in an attempt to cure AD.

Let us know how that works for you, won't you?

jww · Post by **jww** » Sat Aug 14, 2010 8:10 pm

Odio Barbillas wrote:
jww wrote:... It's a small price to pay in an attempt to cure AD.
Let us know how that works for you, won't you?

But of course.

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 4:11 am

Steady, man!

gsgo · Post by **gsgo** » Sun Aug 15, 2010 5:11 am

I reach for a bottle of Thayers after just about every shave. Despite a passion for a few other after shaves Thayers just works - hope you find it the same Wendell.

Cheers!

Short Round · Post by **Short Round** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:46 am

I've been spending on stuff too.

My last order had some basics that you guys have all tried but I hadn't and was actually embarrassed that I hadn't in my single year of DE shaving. Well I just started with MWF soap and Proraso Cream. About the most basic things in the world right? So far the Proraso is easy peasy as you would expect but the MWF I don't think I'm getting just the right consitency.

I'm up to 6 or 7 hard soaps and 4 creams. It's probably a lifetime supply but what the heck.

Why stop now?

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 6:50 am

Tom, it may be that your water is too hard to yield a good lather. Is it the same story with your non-lanolin soaps? Many people recommend using distilled water; it will certainly work!

jww · Post by **jww** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:15 am

Short Round wrote:...
I'm up to 6 or 7 hard soaps and 4 creams. It's probably a lifetime supply but what the heck. Why stop now?

Why stop now indeed!

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:29 am

jww wrote:Why stop now indeed!

Well, I've been here just long enough to understand that you, sir, are an incorrigible enabler!

jww · Post by **jww** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:45 am

Odio Barbillas wrote:
jww wrote:Why stop now indeed!
Well, I've been here just long enough to understand that you, sir, are an incorrigible enabler!

What me???? Never!!!! --- uh, well, OK --- guilty as charged.

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 9:46 am

I admire a man who is honest when he is caught red-handed!

jww · Post by **jww** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:07 am

Odio Barbillas wrote:I admire a man who is honest when he is caught red-handed!

Er -- that would be woolfat-handed.

Odio Barbillas · Post by **Odio Barbillas** » Mon Aug 16, 2010 11:10 am

I stand corrected O Lord of Lanolin!