Thoughts and input on anything related to wet shaving or men's grooming.
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TheMonk
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by TheMonk » Mon Jan 19, 2015 11:39 am
Finally got my BCN handle back with a beautiful knot, can't wait to try it:

David
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churchilllafemme
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by churchilllafemme » Sat Jan 24, 2015 7:50 am
Since I've been having trouble recently with a bathroom sink drain stopper that allows leakage, I decided to get a double-walled stainless steel bowl to put in the sink for hot water to rinse my razor between passes. I found a 2-quart BonJour bowl for a good price, so I'll give it a try.

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by brothers » Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:50 pm
John, what a handsome bowl. Looks like the perfect accessory for the discerning gentleman who has everything. Congrats.
Gary
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churchilllafemme
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by churchilllafemme » Sat Jan 24, 2015 8:52 pm
brothers wrote:John, what a handsome bowl. Looks like the perfect accessory for the discerning gentleman who has everything. Congrats.
Thanks, Gary. I think it's perfect for the gentleman who has no plumbing skills whatsoever.
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by Squire » Sun Jan 25, 2015 6:41 am
Nice bowl John and the double wall should retain heat well. I like your theory of alternative use here.
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TheMonk
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by TheMonk » Fri Jan 30, 2015 11:33 am
Tim's Greek Peach soap - quite a lovely and unique scent, at least in my den:

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TheMonk
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by TheMonk » Fri Feb 06, 2015 7:06 am
Saponificio Varesino Dolomiti Aftershave:
Matching shaving soap:
The new wooden bowl:
All ready for action tomorrow:

David
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Dr Dulcamara
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by Dr Dulcamara » Sun Feb 22, 2015 12:53 pm
Some time ago I have at home this stuff, but had not put the pictures.
A gift from across the pond
A gift from a friend, a vintage brush from the GDR. Aluminum.
And a purchase

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by brothers » Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:50 pm
Gary
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TheMonk
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by TheMonk » Tue Mar 03, 2015 12:46 pm
A few things from L'Occitane:

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by TheMonk » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:21 pm
David
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by TheMonk » Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:24 am
A couple of shaving soaps and a bath soap from Nanny's:

David
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churchilllafemme
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by churchilllafemme » Fri Mar 13, 2015 1:55 pm
Friday the 13th was lucky for me. Thanks to the generosity of a good friend, I picked up 3 more Rooney Finests, a 1/1, a 1/2 Ebony, and a 3/1 Ebony.


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by TheMonk » Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:42 pm
Very impressive, John, congrats!
David
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by TheMonk » Tue Mar 17, 2015 2:09 pm
Just one more soap and lotion...

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TheMonk
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by TheMonk » Fri Apr 10, 2015 10:50 am
Saponificio Varesino Manna - shaving soap and aftershave:

David
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Araner
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by Araner » Fri Apr 10, 2015 1:58 pm
TheMonk wrote:Simpson's M7 2-Band Silvertip

This is what a shaving brush should look like. Perfection!
v/r
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by TheMonk » Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:20 pm
Araner wrote:TheMonk wrote:Simpson's M7 2-Band Silvertip

This is what a shaving brush should look like. Perfection!
v/r
Mike
Thanks, Mike! It is one of the most prizes pieces in my humble collection... I absolutely love it!
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by brothers » Thu May 07, 2015 7:38 pm
Gary
SOTD 99%: 9 soaps & creams, SilkSmoke synthetic, General V2 by Colonial razors, Kai & Schick, Superior 70 aftershave splash + menthol + 444 asb
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by Dr Dulcamara » Sun May 10, 2015 1:41 pm
Was pending showing my Epsilon from Gifts&Care (manufactured by Vie-Long)
A good buy!

Kind Regards. Juan, aka Dr Dulcamara. (Excuse me for my poor English. Is Google Translator)