SMF

most fragrances have things like linalol and other ingredients that are not natural (linalol is is something like 90 percent of perfume, it i fruity/flowery top note smelling). Linalool is actually a natural compound- it's a plant derivative; same with limonene. They're now mentioned on ingredient ...

The splash bottle with the glass stopper is still available for Blenheim Bouquet EdT, not just the aftershave; the EdT splashes are 200ml bottles.

I know it's too late for the bottles you already own, but if you're planning on purchasing a new bottle of Blenheim Bouquet, it's available from Penhaligon's website in a splash bottle (200ml size) as an EDT, in addition to the splash aftershave.

Guerlain Heritage has similarities to BdP.

Also, try Acier Aluminium from the Creed EDT range- it's cheaper than Bois du Portugal, is fruitier and 'dirtier', yet shares some characteristics.

Floris JF cream
Kent BK2 brush
Hoffritz slant with Gillette blade (swede/platinum)
Nivea sensitive ASB with a touch of limes skinfood

Creed Acier Aluminium EDT

Slant-Fan wrote:After I have the blade in the razor but before I tighten it completely I am looking down at the top of the top cap and I grab the protruding ends of the blade between thumb and forefinger and align the blades cutting edges to achieve equal exposure and tighten it up.

yep that's what I do

I respectfully disagree- the 1st pic IMO is incorrect, the 2nd is correct. Loading the latter way always results in smooth shaves for me; the 1st way is awful - one end of the blade is more exposed and thus is held less rigidly. Surely the slant was designed for even blade-exposure from the cap; if ...

I'd skip the mustard and try some shaving cream- works for me





nah seriously,
definitely try the Swedish Gillettes (Platinum)

For years I shaved one pass with a Merkur classic, then a second pass with a two-bladed Sensor. I usually leave a day or 2 between shaves, so the DE razor would mow the longer hairs down with ease; the sensor was only for the final touch-up pass. I found this method worked best for me - I would neve...

Music: New York Hardcore - The Way It Is comp

Hoffritz slant with Gillette swede
Kent BK2
Ingram lather cream
Nivea extra soothing balm, plus a touch of limes skinfood

YSL Rive Gauche EDT

Murrays Pomade

smells like a barbershop in here now

Interesting that the reply mentioned Creightons *and* Peterborough, then went on to use the phrase 'both locations'. Are there now two different production facilities in the UK? He may have been referring to the Canadian and UK production facilities, but it would appear otherwise from the context.

tunes: Bad Brains- Rock for Light

Hoffritz slant, final pass Merkur classic. Both loaded with Gillette swede.
Kent Bk2 brush
Trumpers coconut cream (old)
Trumpers Limes skinfood

Creed Tabarome

GIT is superficially similar to CW, but with much more depth.

It's a nice scent, but I prefer Acier Aluminium and Bois du Portugal

Music: Black Flag - Nervous Breakdown

Hoffritz slant with Gillette swede
Kent BK2
Ingram cream
Trumpers Limes skinfood

Terre d'Hermes EDT

maybe the samples are the new stuff... either that or it's just down to a batch variation

(no offence intended btw!)

Blasphemy is a victimless crime

Hoffritz slant loaded with Gillette swede
Blenheim Bouquet shave cream
Kent BK2
Trumpers Limes skinfood
Blenheim EDT

Thanks for the replies gents and for welcoming me to the forum. I think DET has been added recently, as all the other ingredients which are required to be listed under recent EU guidelines were there last year. Sounds like it may well be the cause of the more tenacious top notes. Interesting though ...

First of all, let me say that this forum is a fantastic resource. I've been a DE shaver for the last 20 years, and it's great to see others appreciate it too. On to something that's been bothering me for a bit now- what with all the talk of reformulation of beloved products: On purchasing a new bott...