I am believing everything I read here... and B&B is changing my life!

[Blackbeard's Delight]

I don't know if it's just me, but I have a growing faith that pretty much everything I read here about traditional products is true. Is it just me?

DE shaving... I read up on DE blades/safety razors, brush lathering with shaving soaps/creams, etc etc. I read up A LOT before I decided to order a brush/soap starter set, to go out and find blades and such.

While I waited for everything to arrive, I started using the wet-shaving techniques with the mach 3 and canned shaving cream. The shaves got better with just that. I could have chickened out and stuck with improving my technique with the gear I was used to using. But I still wasn't sold, everyone said DE was better, I had to know.

I got to shaving with DE and it was amazing. How could I deny the results? I felt silly that I questioned it in the first place.

Before I knew it, I am using superlathers, witch hazel with aloe, I can no longer count the shaving soaps and creams on one hand. A variety of aftershave balms & splashes hide on the shelf from the wife. What's next?

So then I happened upon a post about hair products. There were people praising Groom & Clean. Wow, that's crazy... if I start using that, maybe I should pick up some dentures while I am at it! But from what I was reading, it sounds exactly like what I have wanted in a hair product all along. Research and research. Yup, it's my daily hair control product now.

Oh, did I mention that I found the Brown Leaf section of the forums? Yeah, I learned enough about what is involved pipe smoking to feed the curiosity I have had for many years. Soon I made the switch from cigarettes to pipe smoking, and I have been smoking significantly less. I smoked a pack a day(that's 20 cigarettes a day!), and now I smoke the pipe 3 to 6 times a day, and it's steadily reducing. I see myself being able to quit altogether, which was one of my goals in switching in the first place... but I find it a relaxing pastime and I am shooting to bringing out the pipe just once at night, after dinner or before bed, for the relaxation.

So yesterday I find someone posting about how they have used shampoo bars for the first time and they love it. Then many others chime in how they made the switch long ago and will never go back to regular shampoo. I didn't research any further this time. I just posted one question... what stores can I find shampoo bars? Why not. Lets do this.

Seems like the pattern is discover it, research it, buy it, try it, love it. I think I'll cut back on the researching a little bit.

Six months ago I never would have guessed I would be heading down this new-found path to the past. I never would have guessed so many products from bygone years would have made this many improvements in my life moving forward.

My question was originally going to be about products you have discovered and adopted that began with wet-shaving... but I think I will expand it now. How much has wet-shaving, as well as the people and resources at B&B made changes to your life?

For me, I have learned to slow down and appreciate more in life, that faster isn't necessarily better. That 'latest and greatest' isn't necessarily better. That a chore doesn't need to be a chore. That we should be open to try things you normally wouldn't do. You never know when a life change is one internet order away!

So about those shampoo bars........ :001_cool:

[rockviper]

Pssst..... don't look now, but there's a nib forum as well :innocent:

[CharlieFoxtrot]

This place has had a strange effect on my shopping and grooming habits and like many on B&B, I'm not looking back.

[Blackbeard's Delight]

Pssst..... don't look now, but there's a nib forum as well :innocent:


Sigh...

~reaches for debit card~

There are some places on this site I have been afraid to view. That would be one of them! :biggrin1:

[BroJohn]

Talc. You need to get some wonderfully scented talcs for post-shave. Really.

-- John Gehman

[OldGreyGuy]

For me, I have learned to slow down and appreciate more in life, that faster isn't necessarily better. That 'latest and greatest' isn't necessarily better. That a chore doesn't need to be a chore. That we should be open to try things you normally wouldn't do. You never know when a life change is one internet order away!

Now you are approaching the great revelation, that the chore doesn't need to be a chore and to enjoy the daily tasks such that you can look forward to them. If B&B can bring this to you as it has done for me then it has been worth all the time in learning this lesson.

Enjoy the journey, you never know where or when it will end.

[catherix]

Talc. You need to get some wonderfully scented talcs for post-shave. Really.

-- John Gehman
Okay I have to ask where you find wonderfully scented talcs? ~also reaches for credit card~ :laugh:

[alex2363]

Shampoo bars?

[Gissy]

Shampoo bars?

Beer and hair wash?

[Mad Man]

Shampoo bars?

"lush", a chain of organic, all-natural beauty products make a shampoo bar called "soak & float" that is a no added nasty ANYTHING bar that controls oily scalp & dandruff.

[turtle]

I tend to agree with you. A lot of useful information and some very helpful people

[oldspiceboy]

Speaking of shampoo bars. I use a couple of times a week Packers Pine Tar soap. It helps control scalp breakouts since mine is extremely sensitive.

But yea this site has heaps of info for the man wanting to fine tune his regime of personal administration.

[json]

"lush", a chain of organic, all-natural beauty products make a shampoo bar called "soak & float" that is a no added nasty ANYTHING bar that controls oily scalp & dandruff.

+1 to lush. their products are good. I recommend J.R.Liggets tea tree and hemp bar (found at most natural/organic stores like whole foods or your local co-op) i choose them over lush for bars. they seem small but last like 2+ months, YMMV.

[Blackbeard's Delight]

Shampoo bars?

Yeah that's what I thought too. Here's the thread I discovered it on:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/280603-Just-Tried-a-Shampoo-Bar-for-the-First-Time

Seems like the people that use shampoo bars have the same conviction about them that wet-shavers have when they switch to safety razors. Worth a try! I would like to look forward to shampooing... then it won't be just another thing I have to get out of the way so I can get to shaving!

[ackvil]

Like you I often go to B&B for advice on just about anything.

At one time I wanted to buy a smoker and posted some questions in the Mess Hall. The advice I got was great. In fact, my first attempt at using a smoker was with ribs. I reported that one of my neighbors said the aroma was fantastic and hence a custom title was born. :biggrin1: Another time, I asked about a good knife to fillet fish. Again the advice was right on target. I had a problem with a fountain pen that would not work properly. I did a Google search and could not find any helpful answers. I posted on the Nib Forum and the advice I got fixed the problem for only pennies. I could go on about other recommendations but you get the idea.

What I have learned is that the folks on B&B have numerous interests and areas of expertise. You can get good advice from techies, photographers, cooks, wine and spirit lovers - just about anything on this site. And what is particularly helpful is that often there is more than one opinion on the subject so you can get the facts and decide on your own.

When I first joined B&B my wife could not understand why I spent so much time on a shaving site :001_cool:. When I showed her the number of forums we have here she was amazed. She still is amazed about the time I spend here - but when friends comment about the same thing she tells them how much information is on this great site. :a14:

[Blackbeard's Delight]

+1 to lush. their products are good. I recommend J.R.Liggets tea tree and hemp bar (found at most natural/organic stores like whole foods or your local co-op) i choose them over lush for bars. they seem small but last like 2+ months, YMMV.

I wonder if Trader Joes has something like this. Their website doesn't list any products they sell really. I only say that because I have a Trader Joes right up the street from where I live. (It's basically the same as a whole foods store). I am going away later this week and I'd rather pick something up to try rather than wonder if an internet order will reach me before I go, or pay overnight shipping on a $5 bar of shampoo! :)

[KyMash]

And to think I started wet shaving to "save" money...HA!

[Blackbeard's Delight]

Like you I often go to B&B for advice on just about anything.

At one time I wanted to buy a smoker and posted some questions in the Mess Hall. The advice I got was great. In fact, my first attempt at using a smoker was with ribs. I reported that one of my neighbors said the aroma was fantastic and hence a custom title was born. :biggrin1: Another time, I asked about a good knife to fillet fish. Again the advice was right on target. I had a problem with a fountain pen that would not work properly. I did a Google search and could not find any helpful answers. I posted on the Nib Forum and the advice I got fixed the problem for only pennies. I could go on about other recommendations but you get the idea.

What I have learned is that the folks on B&B have numerous interests and areas of expertise. You can get good advice from techies, photographers, cooks, wine and spirit lovers - just about anything on this site. And what is particularly helpful is that often there is more than one opinion on the subject so you can get the facts and decide on your own.

When I first joined B&B my wife could not understand why I spent so much time on a shaving site :001_cool:. When I showed her the number of forums we have here she was amazed. She still is amazed about the time I spend here - but when friends comment about the same thing she tells them how much information is on this great site. :a14:


It's true, this website is one of the best resources out there. I have done google searches for products that have just led me to threads on a forum here. That's when I finally decided to sign up and join the community.

Another thing I am amazed by is how pretty much everyone here is very gentlemanly. People will come right out and disagree with you and give their opinion, which is what I like to see. But it never gets demeaning or condescending. I haven't run into any posting flame wars or whatnot. It really brings about a comfort level that opens me up to posting about anything I need an opinion on or a question I am looking for an answer to.

Like in this thread I started in the Haberdashery... I never would have posted this question on Facebook!

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/296034-Fat-Man-s-Belt-Placement

[Antique Hoosier]

Badger & Blade has significantly impacted my life in very positive way!

[Hiisi]

Shampoo bars? just when i thought i only need a couple of more products!

[drocu]

I'm with you on this one. The more I read, the more ADs I've found. So far most of my ADs are shaving related, although I do really enjoy my Lamy Al-star fountain pen (highly recommended).

Now I'm looking at upgrading my bath soaps. Shampoo bars? I'll have to check that out too.

[rockviper]

Badger & Blade has significantly impacted my life in very positive way!
I agree, but SWMBO begs to differ

[Blackbeard's Delight]

I'm with you on this one. The more I read, the more ADs I've found. So far most of my ADs are shaving related, although I do really enjoy my Lamy Al-star fountain pen (highly recommended).

Now I'm looking at upgrading my bath soaps. Shampoo bars? I'll have to check that out too.

I guess it makes sense when you think about it. We discover these old style, natural shaving soaps are better for our skin than the canned shaving cream. It's a natural progression to think that a shampoo bar that has good-for-you ingredients would be better for your hair than a chemical laden liquid shampoo. If a lot of attention and love is given to the facial hair, why not the hair upstairs?

The reading I have done here about shampoo bars has led me to reading about the artisan soap bars, which seem more readily available in stores and such. So heck, may as well pick some of those up while I am out and about and give it a try.

I will say this though... I am running out of things on my body to wash, groom, splash and trim. There can't be much more out there for me to discover, is there? (THAT'S RHETORICAL... PLEASE DON'T TELL ME ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE!!! :biggrin1:)

[GrimmFu]

Great thread! I've only been here a short while but I've been thinking the exact same thing. So many little aspects of my daily life have improved as a result of what I've found here, and as mentioned earlier, it's changed things that used to be chores into almost meditative moments. Shaving now feels like I'm connecting with the past, communing with a long forgotten heritage (and I'm not even using DEs yet), choosing a scent or a shirt is now a thoughtful moment of looking inward and self expression. I'm moving more confidently through the world, and feeling better about myself and my place in it.

Amazing what a series of small, correct steps can do.

Here's to the little things!

Gf

[kirill]

I know exactly what you mean, so far it hasn't gone too far past shaving for me, but I used to use ivory soap and head and shoulders shampoo, now I use a shampoo bar and soap from QCS, similarly reading a thread about multivitamins led me to purchase ~100$ in supplements recently.

Oops, I lied, I forgot about fragrances, only a dozen bottles and a couple dozen decants though... I'm easily addicted.

Beyond that I've only made one watch purchase, and one pen purchase though, that's good, right?

I have been wondering about that group buy over in the mess hall though...

[oc_in_fw]

Sigh...

~reaches for debit card~

There are some places on this site I have been afraid to view. That would be one of them! :biggrin1:
Stay away from the Haberdashery- it could get very expensive :001_smile

[oc_in_fw]

Yeah that's what I thought too. Here's the thread I discovered it on:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/280603-Just-Tried-a-Shampoo-Bar-for-the-First-Time

Seems like the people that use shampoo bars have the same conviction about them that wet-shavers have when they switch to safety razors. Worth a try! I would like to look forward to shampooing... then it won't be just another thing I have to get out of the way so I can get to shaving!
I just found out DR Harris makes a shampoo bar in Arlington. Resistance is futile.

[oc_in_fw]

Like you I often go to B&B for advice on just about anything.

At one time I wanted to buy a smoker and posted some questions in the Mess Hall. The advice I got was great. In fact, my first attempt at using a smoker was with ribs. I reported that one of my neighbors said the aroma was fantastic and hence a custom title was born. :biggrin1: Another time, I asked about a good knife to fillet fish. Again the advice was right on target. I had a problem with a fountain pen that would not work properly. I did a Google search and could not find any helpful answers. I posted on the Nib Forum and the advice I got fixed the problem for only pennies. I could go on about other recommendations but you get the idea.

What I have learned is that the folks on B&B have numerous interests and areas of expertise. You can get good advice from techies, photographers, cooks, wine and spirit lovers - just about anything on this site. And what is particularly helpful is that often there is more than one opinion on the subject so you can get the facts and decide on your own.

When I first joined B&B my wife could not understand why I spent so much time on a shaving site :001_cool:. When I showed her the number of forums we have here she was amazed. She still is amazed about the time I spend here - but when friends comment about the same thing she tells them how much information is on this great site. :a14:
You would be hard pressed to find a more weii-rounded group of men anywhere

[Qhead]

Yes I've benefitted from some great advice and insights here at B&B! Great forum. Shampoo bars you say?? :drool:

[petr]

I just found out DR Harris makes a shampoo bar in Arlington. Resistance is futile.

Profound thread. You guys are truly talented at what you put your mind to.

I was perfectly fine with shoes and clothes until this cat posted on custom shoes from oxford. I thought what? What's wrong with my shoes? Several (many) hundred dollars later I know what AND I'm very happy to be enjoying it.

I don't even want to talk about coffee or tea. I turned my entire office on to the stuff and it rocks!

HI-FI. You guys blessed and punished me the day I read about magnaplanar. Hella yes. Tube amps? Oh yeah. Created a monster.

Kitchen knives? Lordy, I will slice and dice with an edge so keen it will scare you. Unless it is shipped from Tokyo I don't even care any more. Loving my knives.

[OccamsBadger]

Shampoo bars? Boy, am I glad I shave my head!:laugh:

[JLuger]

Yes, this site is pretty much the best guide for manly living on the 'net. I now shave with a straight, which I never dreamed I'd do, and love it.

Now I'm going to go look for more on those custom shoes.

[Exapno]

Good to hear that you've switched from cigarette's to a pipe, which I'm sure must be much better for you. A colleague of mine did the same and hasn't looked back, he said by far the best thing though was that you could poke someone with the mouthpiece of your pipe if you needed to emphasise the point you were making.

[Blackbeard's Delight]

Good to hear that you've switched from cigarette's to a pipe, which I'm sure must be much better for you. A colleague of mine did the same and hasn't looked back, he said by far the best thing though was that you could poke someone with the mouthpiece of your pipe if you needed to emphasise the point you were making.

I actually did some research and there were health benefits to making that switch. From what I read it cut the risks of smoking related diseases in half. My smoker's cough went away. The cost for pipe tobacco for a week's worth of smoking is the same as one pack of ciggs (one day's worth!) so I am saving a bunch of money too. I actually made some comments over on the Brown Leaf before someone was feeling inspired by me, and they PM'd me and asked for me to start a thread about making the switch from Ciggs to Pipe. Thus this thread was born:

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/293120-Ciggs-to-Pipe-A-Primer-by-The-People-For-The-People!

I never thought of the 'pipe poke' to emphasize a point I was trying to make... I'll have to try that one. Though I have used the pipe for dramatic pause. "You know, there's something we should really consider with all this" (puts pipe to mouth for a long, slow draw... smoke wafts slowly around) "and it has to do with that after-shave..."

[NickyBobby]

Excellent thread! I couldn't agree more with the comments made here. B&B is full of gentleman with such great insight on life's most common (and some not-so-common) little tasks and chores.

I like to think of DE/Str8 shaving (and certainly by proxy B&B) as the gateway to gentlemanliness. First it's the DE and next thing you know you're worried about how you smell, how healthy your hair and skin are, how your penmanship looks with your new fountain pen, and you're smoking pipes with the Prime Minister. Thank you B&B members for teaching us how to be gentlemen.

[takeshi]

I don't know if it's just me, but I have a growing faith that pretty much everything I read here about traditional products is true. Is it just me?
If it was there wouldn't be much going on on this site. ;-)

[kingfisher]

"lush", a chain of organic, all-natural beauty products make a shampoo bar called "soak & float" that is a no added nasty ANYTHING bar that controls oily scalp & dandruff.

No. Lush is not the answer. Lush shampoo bars contain sodium lauryl sulfate.

I am a shampoo bar convert. Been using them for almost two years now, and I'm never going back to shampoo. But Lush would be exactly the wrong answer. Right answer is Mystic Waters, Queen Charlotte Soaps, Chagrin Valley, Liggett's, etc.

[Joejitsu]

Good thread, since I discovered this site and I watch Madmen I started going more old school in other areas. Just picked up a conservative blue suit, spread collar shirts, stripped ties, pocket squares and cap toe dress shoes. In additiion to Clubman aftershaves I started using Painaud Clubman Talc which is fantastic.

[Blackbeard's Delight]

Good thread, since I discovered this site and I watch Madmen I started going more old school in other areas. Just picked up a conservative blue suit, spread collar shirts, stripped ties, pocket squares and cap toe dress shoes. In additiion to Clubman aftershaves I started using Painaud Clubman Talc which is fantastic.

Several people have commented that the Clubman Talc is great... I love the Clubman AS, so I am sold on the brand. I am just going to have to go out and get some and try it. First though, I'll have to find a good thread about talc technique/usage so I am not stumbling around the city like a business-casual kabuki dancer. :001_cool:

[SmoovD]

Several people have commented that the Clubman Talc is great... I love the Clubman AS, so I am sold on the brand. I am just going to have to go out and get some and try it. First though, I'll have to find a good thread about talc technique/usage so I am not stumbling around the city like a business-casual kabuki dancer. :001_cool:

This tip is from BroJohn and it works great to remove the post shave "shine" that sometimes appears. All you need to do is create your own applicator.
1-Find a hankerchief or even better a square of old flannel
2-Pour some talc into the unfolded fabric
3-Fold fabric creating your own applicator
4-Post shave, dab fabric onto face
The fabric regulates the amount of talc applied so you don't get talc all over the place.

[drocu]

Stay away from the Haberdashery- it could get very expensive :001_smile

A different forum ruined me in terms of trying to dress better. Now I've started stocking AE's (lightly used ones from eBay for cheap) and found a good deal a while ago on TM Lewin shirts. I also picked up 30 ties from the BST here for a great price and am all set on ties now. I'm learning about the finer things in life is what I tell myself.

[mblakele]

I use a clean, dry sock instead: no step 3, and you can keep the sock in a ziploc bag for next time. I have one of these set up for each of my talcs: Clubman, Arlington, and Mr Taylor. They work well for travel, too.

At step 4, pat your face dry first. That might seem obvious, but....

Afterward, you can use another cloth to even out any visible powder.

[Blackbeard's Delight]

This tip is from BroJohn and it works great to remove the post shave "shine" that sometimes appears. All you need to do is create your own applicator.
1-Find a hankerchief or even better a square of old flannel
2-Pour some talc into the unfolded fabric
3-Fold fabric creating your own applicator
4-Post shave, dab fabric onto face
The fabric regulates the amount of talc applied so you don't get talc all over the place.

That is a great technique. I'll have to look into it as soon as I can grab some Clubman talc. I do remember going to the barber shop at the beginning of my wetshaving journey... I recognized the Pinaud green container for the talc there. He put it in what looked like a giant shaving brush brush and put some on the back of my neck and such. I definitely have had the post-shave shine after I am done shaving, usually on my cheekbone area uner my eyes. I'll definitely look into it.

Would it be used instead of AS balm right after shaving? After I shave, I put on some witch hazel, then some thicker balm in some of the sensative areas. Or would I just wait until it's all dry and absorbed and touch up with talc on top of that?

Thanks for the advice. I'll probably be picking up some balm on the way home from work tonight... don't want to waste any time! :)

[Blackbeard's Delight]

I use a clean, dry sock instead: no step 3, and you can keep the sock in a ziploc bag for next time. I have one of these set up for each of my talcs: Clubman, Arlington, and Mr Taylor. They work well for travel, too.

At step 4, pat your face dry first. That might seem obvious, but....

Afterward, you can use another cloth to even out any visible powder.


Also good to know. Wow, that's a bunch of Talc brands... I think I'll try out the Clubman first to go with my AS splash. I love the smell of that stuff... go from there. I am sure they all do a good job.

[SmoovD]

I should have added that I add more powder to the flannel about once a month. Not much talc is needed to do the trick.

[jb4647]

It was thru B&B that I discovered my very own Houston, TX has a store that sells all things British, including shaving supplies:

http://britishislesonline.com/toiletries.aspx

[oc_in_fw]

Also good to know. Wow, that's a bunch of Talc brands... I think I'll try out the Clubman first to go with my AS splash. I love the smell of that stuff... go from there. I am sure they all do a good job.
Another note- Clubman talc helps keep the "boys" cool and dry, also.

[oc_in_fw]

Profound thread. You guys are truly talented at what you put your mind to.

I was perfectly fine with shoes and clothes until this cat posted on custom shoes from oxford. I thought what? What's wrong with my shoes? Several (many) hundred dollars later I know what AND I'm very happy to be enjoying it.

I don't even want to talk about coffee or tea. I turned my entire office on to the stuff and it rocks!

HI-FI. You guys blessed and punished me the day I read about magnaplanar. Hella yes. Tube amps? Oh yeah. Created a monster.

Kitchen knives? Lordy, I will slice and dice with an edge so keen it will scare you. Unless it is shipped from Tokyo I don't even care any more. Loving my knives.

I see no mention of fountain pens or fine tobacco (pipe or cigars). Maybe you should visit the Nib and Brown Leaf :biggrin:

[kirill]

I see no mention of fountain pens or fine tobacco (pipe or cigars). Maybe you should visit the Nib and Brown Leaf :biggrin:

He should also check out the fragrance forum, get a nice scent to go with those clothes and shoes.

[BroJohn]

I've received a couple of PMs inquiring about talcs. I'll repeat my general response here...

I have about 25 different Talcs; some are vintage from the 40's and 50's, acquired at antique shops. Some are from on-line vendors in India and shaving e-tailers here in the states. My local 'Homegoods' store and TJ Maxx carry them as well. Yardley, Floris, Pecksniffs, Taylors, Baylis & Harding, Woods of Windsor, and Lentheric are some of the brands. There are others also.

About half are 'Men's fragrances' and half are 'Florals'. I enjoy them all, and half would be considered 'body powders'. In particular, I enjoy some of the combination fragrances.

I take a small dry terrycloth washcloth and fold it into a square, then sprinkle talc on it and use it to dust my face and smooth the application. I also have a couple of large 'neck duster' brushes acquired at Sallys that I use. I sprinkle the talc onto the brush, then use the brush for application. A talc 'finish' following a BBS shave is really superb.

This talc thing grew from a fortuitous find at an antique shop and over time has morphed into an AD.

Give it a try. Recommended.

-- John Gehman

[oc_in_fw]

He should also check out the fragrance forum, get a nice scent to go with those clothes and shoes.
Good point. I haven't hung around there much, as I think if I only had T&H Spanish Leather and Trafalgar I would be a happy man. I prefer the Trafalgar, but the wife LOVES Spanish Leather.

[kirill]

Good point. I haven't hung around there much, as I think if I only had T&H Spanish Leather and Trafalgar I would be a happy man. I prefer the Trafalgar, but the wife LOVES Spanish Leather.

Fair enough, no point messing with a good thing. For myself though, I'm finding out that it's easy spending money on fragrances, and I'm still on the inexpensive side of things.

[Blackbeard's Delight]

See how this worked? In a thread about how helpful and courteous the members of B&B are, we get multiple examples of people chiming in with tips and advise on a variety of things. Or is it that we are the best enablers in town? Either way, I love it! :thumbup:

[Absolute Mustard]

Sorry to the OP's wallet, but DR Harris now makes shampoo bars :biggrin1:

Available in Coconut, Arlington, Ocean and Rosemary fragrances.
253860

http://www.drharris.co.uk/haircare/d-r-harris-shampoo-bar

[petr]

He should also check out the fragrance forum, get a nice scent to go with those clothes and shoes.

Fragrance you say? I drove that one into the ground brother. I became an Amouge dealer ... for fun. It stopped being fun after that by the way. I had an interesting ride though.

[Blackbeard's Delight]

Sorry to the OP's wallet, but DR Harris now makes shampoo bars :biggrin1:

Available in Coconut, Arlington, Ocean and Rosemary fragrances.
253860

http://www.drharris.co.uk/haircare/d-r-harris-shampoo-bar

I have never used a Dr Harris product, but they seem to get rave reviews here... so I am guessing these are probably really good... I forsee a sizeable internet order in my near future... :a14:

[Blackbeard's Delight]

Fragrance you say? I drove that one into the ground brother. I became an Amouge dealer ... for fun. It stopped being fun after that by the way. I had an interesting ride though.

A dealer... FOR FUN?? That actually sounds pretty cool, in the short time I have been wet-shaving I have wondered if there was a way I could pursue a career with it. I haven't work with a product I have been this excited about that I can remember.

The last time I went shopping I was in Colonial Drug in Cambridge, MA I was browsing, and the owner was working a sales pitch for parker safety razors to a guy who was buying first time stuff... mostly high end too. I wanted to jump in and make some comments and suggestions, but I didn't want to upstage the owner! :) Mostly I was so excited for the guy... he was on the verge of discovering a whole new world I was so happy for him. I wanted to hug him and welcome him to a bigger, better world of shaving.

I think I need to start carrying B&B business cards......

[Topgumby]

I completely understand your enthusiasm. I think this place is a great source for all kinds of wisdom (and, I'm a talc user, too!)

HOWEVER....

If'n some dude had given my a big hug and welcomed me to a bigger, better world of shaving the first time I went shopping for a DE razor, I might have stayed with the Fusion just a little bit longer...

I'm glad you showed restraint.

[Blackbeard's Delight]

I completely understand your enthusiasm. I think this place is a great source for all kinds of wisdom (and, I'm a talc user, too!)

HOWEVER....

If'n some dude had given my a big hug and welcomed me to a bigger, better world of shaving the first time I went shopping for a DE razor, I might have stayed with the Fusion just a little bit longer...

I'm glad you showed restraint.


I am always conscious of frightening people with an open display of a passion for shaving. I remember life before DE shaving and I hated it... so I would have thought anyone who had shaving as a hobby would have been a weirdo from the get-go.

Now if I overheard him say "I just need THAT brush and I will have them all..." I would probably have said something!

[oc_in_fw]

Not to hijack, but does anyone know if there is a US based source for the Arlington shampoo bar?

[Blackbeard's Delight]

Not to hijack, but does anyone know if there is a US based source for the Arlington shampoo bar?
Don't worry about hijacking... I think this thread has become a showboat as to what good enablers we all are! (Plus I am curious too!)

[oc_in_fw]

Don't worry about hijacking... I think this thread has become a showboat as to what good enablers we all are! (Plus I am curious too!)

Yes, I just know the professional Acquisition Consultants can help in this matter.

[Peter007666]

This site is the greatest thing since sliced bread!! :thumbup: