Acquisitions Monday Mar 27 - Sunday Apr 02

SSLStudio · Apr 1, 2006

Scotto said:
Nope. I have my home wireless network, plus at work. If I can find other Wi-Fi hotspots while I am out and about, great. Otherwise I am not willing to pay the ridiculous data charges that the various telecoms are asking.

You are quite so right !!!!!!!! I used a Blackberry while being on the road surprise surprise I dont have an international subscription for it so while browsing a bit perhaps not even more then 1.5MB totall on data the cost run into $135
by Phone bill charges ran into $500 .... The company was shocked by my first bill
which was quite some money but I used the excuse I had the permission of the manager for emergency calls and got away..this second which was the bomb. they got a phone list and asked me to cross which is used for personall use..oh HELL imagine all the shave gear you could have bought..

guenron · Apr 1, 2006

Elgar said:
Still exploring. Got the following:

-Merkur HD razor
-Merkur blades
-Vulfix #403 ("Mayfair") brush
-Tabac shaving soap
-Taylor shaving soap

Really curious about the Taylor soap. I've read an awful lot about their creams here, but can't seem to find any comments on the soap. Anyone have experience with this stuff? Nice clean scent. Already tried the Tabac. It's amazing compared to the soaps I've tried so far.

Ken

Taylor presently markets three shaving soaps. Lavender, sandalwood, and an unscented scuttle puck size. After which are you inquiring? I have used the lavender. Not bad.

crackstar · Apr 1, 2006

Ron, the lavander cream's supposed to be good for sensitive skin, but it gave me a bad irritation. Isn't that odd? :frown:

Jeff

guenron · Apr 1, 2006

crackstar said:
Ron, the lavander cream's supposed to be good for sensitive skin, but it gave me a bad irritation. Isn't that odd?

Jeff

Hmmm... I have both the cream and the soap. No problems actually with either. Did you overshave it perhaps? I really find it mild and pleasant for my own visage..

Kyle · Apr 1, 2006

SSLStudio.. said:
Kyle I think I can help you get over with your SCAD , I found perhaps an interesting seller who makes custom Bayrum like the old recipy as he claims I think you must..must do a review... my King

PM you...

A very interesting product. It will be a short time before my next purchase, but I will defiantly have to check this out.

Elgar · Apr 1, 2006

guenron said:
Taylor presently markets three shaving soaps. Lavender, sandalwood, and an unscented scuttle puck size. After which are you inquiring? I have used the lavender. Not bad.

It's the little 57g "unscented" puck. It certainly has a scent, just a pleasant soapy one.

Incidentally, I found out the hard way about not all soaps melting in the microwave (as all my previous samples had). I bought the Tabac as a refill because I wanted to use my own mug. Of course, it didn't fit. I thought ten seconds of nuking would do it. After three minutes, it was still not melting, but it had softened enough at the edges to get down in the mug. I began to fear if it finally did melt, it would all separate out and be a shadow of its former self. I think a quick note to NASA might be in order about using Tabac shaving soap pucks to replace the current space shuttle tiles. :biggrin1:

Ken

crackstar · Apr 1, 2006

Ron, perhaps, I did one pass more than I should have, but my beard's so heavy that one time over isn't enough unless I use the straight.

Jeff

guenron · Apr 1, 2006

crackstar said:
Ron, perhaps, I did one pass more than I should have, but my beard's so heavy that one time over isn't enough unless I use the straight.

Jeff

Jeff,
Try reading this. It is my daily formula for happiness. :001_smile

guenron · Apr 1, 2006

Elgar said:
It's the little 57g "unscented" puck. It certainly has a scent, just a pleasant soapy one.

Incidentally, I found out the hard way about not all soaps melting in the microwave (as all my previous samples had). I bought the Tabac as a refill because I wanted to use my own mug. Of course, it didn't fit. I thought ten seconds of nuking would do it. After three minutes, it was still not melting, but it had softened enough at the edges to get down in the mug. I began to fear if it finally did melt, it would all separate out and be a shadow of its former self. I think a quick note to NASA might be in order about using Tabac shaving soap pucks to replace the current space shuttle tiles.

Ken

Hi Ken,
Quite often there are differences in hard milled soaps of different fragrance and size that are not found in creams. These differences arise from the milling or pouring. As far as unscented, while it may be really odoriferous, the term unscented usually applies to the addition of essential or fragrance oils added to the formulation for the sole purpose of adding fragrance. The scents that arise from the constituents of the formulation, e.g. juniper or aloe vera, are merely an extra bonus..

rtaylor61 · Apr 1, 2006

Scotto said:
Well, not a shaving acquisition, but I picked up a Palm TX PDA for work/home use. This thing is awesome, and with built in Wi-Fi, as you can see, I can sneakily access B&B while out and about.

Scotto,

Please give an update in a week or two after you have put the TX through it's paces. I use 3 different Palm devices, the most current is a TE, but I also use my m500 frequently throughout the day. Is this your first PDA?

Randy

KUJO · Apr 2, 2006

Taking advantage of 20% and 10% membership discount at Crabtree & Evelyn, snagged up the Edwin Jagger Best Badger Brush ($35 before the discount) and some Nomad ASB ($30 before the discount). (Taylor's Witch Hazel was part of today's SOTD)

Scotto · Apr 2, 2006

Good show, KUJO! I love that little brush.

guenron · Apr 2, 2006

crackstar · Apr 2, 2006

Ron, I read your page, and it's fantastic info indeed. However, this sounds so stupid and even foolish from my side, but I have a problem. I can't stretch my skin when I shave. If I try to pull it taught, I experience terrible pain in my cheeks, I don't know why. I went to 2 doctors, and they were both flabbergasted, they both just shook their heads in disbelief and confusion. One said it was either neurological or he didn't know. Still, your technique is masterful, and I'll certainly thank you for your great advice.

Jeff :smile:

Ben · Apr 2, 2006

Simpsons Special (best badger) and vintage Gillette Fatboy.

Assortment of blades. Thanks, obsessis!

C&E Sweet Almond Oil soap (resting in the stoneware mug and ready for some hot action). Bought two boxes of this soap. At 20% during the C&E sale, the total was a whopping $8.

Kyle · Apr 2, 2006

Thank you, Whole Foods.

Lucky Tiger a/s Toner
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Tom's Wintermint Toothpaste
Tom's Spearmint Toothpaste
Tom's Fresh Mint Shaving Cream - brushless but lathers well with one
Tom's Lemon/Lime Mouthwash
Lime EO
Lavender EO

guenron · Apr 2, 2006

crackstar said:
Ron, I read your page, and it's fantastic info indeed. However, this sounds so stupid and even foolish from my side, but I have a problem. I can't stretch my skin when I shave. If I try to pull it taught, I experience terrible pain in my cheeks, I don't know why. I went to 2 doctors, and they were both flabbergasted, they both just shook their heads in disbelief and confusion. One said it was either neurological or he didn't know. Still, your technique is masterful, and I'll certainly thank you for your great advice.

Jeff

Jeff,
That is indeed disgruntling at best. I wonder, did the physicians do any connective tissue studies?

obsessis · Apr 2, 2006

I picked up a jar of almond shave cream from Crabtree & Evelyn with the discount. You'll love the little brush, I like it a lot! Great deal with 20% off.

I got some nice pipe tobacco from Ben, waiting for my pipes to arrive.

I spent a bunch of money at Lowe's on some stuff for plants (basil, lavender, a couple flowers) and stuff to build ghetto shelves for shoes in my bedroom.

crackstar · Apr 3, 2006

No, Ron, they didn't. They took X-Rays and looked at my skin under a bright light, and that was it. One of the doctors said he never in his whole career came across acase like mine. He was totally baffled. I have another appointment with a neurological specialist in June.

Jeff

guenron · Apr 3, 2006

crackstar said:
No, Ron, they didn't. They took X-Rays and looked at my skin under a bright light, and that was it. One of the doctors said he never in his whole career came across acase like mine. He was totally baffled. I have another appointment with a neurological specialist in June.

Jeff

I certainly hope they are able to find a remedy for you. Good luck!