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by jvan
Fri Jan 02, 2009 5:32 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Source for Badger Hair
Replies: 139
Views: 17123

irregardless

Many years ago I remember looking this word up in an old Webster's dictionary and to this day I remember the definition as being:

A humorous redundancy.
by jvan
Mon Dec 29, 2008 3:19 pm
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Source for Badger Hair
Replies: 139
Views: 17123

After viewing the above referenced video I have a new found respect for badger shearers all over the world!
by jvan
Mon Dec 29, 2008 9:48 am
Forum: Shaving Brushes
Topic: Source for Badger Hair
Replies: 139
Views: 17123

Back in the early 1930's our governor, Philip Fox La Follette, saw the need to establish a new cottage industry in our state. Based on the recommendations of a team of individuals from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources it was decided that we would produce Silver Tip Badger shaving brushe...
by jvan
Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:15 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: T & H - 25% off + free ship!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 3228

Thanks for the heads up, just ordered a pot of the 1805 as I have wanted to try it for a while now.
by jvan
Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:07 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Foodie scent I never expected
Replies: 5
Views: 850

That is probably the best description of the "Limes" creams that I have tried and agree right down the line.
by jvan
Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Derby Shaving Cream
Replies: 5
Views: 1178

Derby Shaving Cream

I just returned from a nine day trip out east. Whenever I travel I always pack the same equipment that I use on a daily basis at home. I don't compromise on a travel brush I take one of the brushes in my regular rotation, I take my stainless dog bowl for mixing and I always pack a pot or two of good...
by jvan
Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:01 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Mineroil to Extend Blade Life?
Replies: 16
Views: 1806

I guess that I am of the school that says if I can get five shaves out of a $.15 Derby blade trying to extend its life would prove to be cost prohibative. I collect antique, depression era, and WWII era razor blade sharpeners most of which came with the promise of 100 shaves per blade. I don't know ...
by jvan
Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:16 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Potential QED group buy - Mojito!!!
Replies: 63
Views: 11122

I'll try 1.
by jvan
Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:13 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Barber Shop Smell
Replies: 25
Views: 7994

Pinaud-Clubman After Shave, the scent of this takes me back more than a half century. After each hair cut our local barber would trim up the edges with his straight razor and then slap on some Clubman. I still buy it and use it and with each use I am transported back in time.
by jvan
Sat Oct 18, 2008 12:16 pm
Forum: The Gentlemen's Parlor
Topic: This day in history, 1973
Replies: 4
Views: 1313

Either that or he is from the state of Georgia in Russia.
by jvan
Tue Oct 07, 2008 3:46 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: do you remove the blade from your DE
Replies: 37
Views: 4969

On my black long handled adjustable I open the doors halfway after each shave in order to allow for a good rinsing. I only remove it after four shaves to change blades regardless the blade that I am using. None are too costly so four great shaves beats the hell out of four great and one good shave. ...
by jvan
Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:19 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: US Personna Blades No Longer at Wal-Mart?
Replies: 38
Views: 6912

I was in Wal Mart this morning and went to take a look at the Personna blades and they did have them. They have gone from $1.46 up to $1.76 per 10 pack but they did have plenty of them there.

BTW this is in NE Wisconsin.
by jvan
Sun Sep 14, 2008 4:25 am
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Which cream to buy . . .
Replies: 17
Views: 2742

If I could get only one it would be the Mr. Taylor, I have just about all products available in that scent, but you have to remember that all of our suggestions are based on our individual noses and preferences. I'd read the detailed scent descriptions of each and see which sounds best to you. Good ...
by jvan
Thu Aug 28, 2008 12:17 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Update
Replies: 5
Views: 1103

Thanks to a tip I got from DavidB a couple of years ago I use a small stainless steel pet feeding bowl that I float in my basin of hot water, it works like a charm.
by jvan
Mon Aug 25, 2008 11:29 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Razor displays
Replies: 20
Views: 3618

Nice looking set-up for a great collection.
by jvan
Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: Save a Blade Gadget
Replies: 12
Views: 1691

I collect old or antique razor blade sharpeners that were popular during the depression and WWII. The boxes usually promise at least a hundred shaves per blade, I would suspect that they would work a hell of a lot better than that item.
by jvan
Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:31 pm
Forum: Shaving Creams & Hard Soaps
Topic: Do creams and soaps have an expiration date?!
Replies: 8
Views: 2522

I have a couple of creams that just dried out almost to the consistency of a soap at which point i used them just like a soap with excellent results. As a matter of fact I used my Trumper's Sandalwood like that this A.M.
by jvan
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:27 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: How many shaves
Replies: 16
Views: 2947

I try to determine how many shaves I can comfortably get out of the different blades that I use and always toss it one shave before that limit. Blades are cheap and I always am guaranteed a great shave, why push the limits of an item costing $.10 to $.25?
by jvan
Fri Aug 01, 2008 8:22 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: aristocrat tech?
Replies: 10
Views: 1529

That auction appears to contain four totally unrelated items, nice if you can use any of them.
by jvan
Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:10 am
Forum: Safety Razors & Blades
Topic: did i get a good deal ?
Replies: 24
Views: 2827

I'm going to buck the trend here and tell you that you got taken. I am willing to refund you your purchase price if you agree to ship the razors to me and I'll even cover the shipping. How's that for magnanimity?

Actually you got a hell of a deal.