Have some QED Shaving Sticks?

[guenron]

Ah for some variety! Add an extra minute or two selecting your shaving soap because you have too many choices? Here's a simple solution! Get seven shave sticks and you've got a week's worth of shaves with no decisions to be made!


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=710

Top Row L to R:

Pine and Cedarwood
Special 218
Grapefruit and Peppermint

Bottom Row L to R:

Frankincense and Myrhh
Bergamot
Badger and Blade
Patchoulli, Tea Tree and Peppermint

Hmmm, now which one today?:blushing:

Have some? Post your lineup.

[Scotto]

But alas, mine are melted, except for the Vanilla.:redface:

I have the Pine & Cedarwood, Anise & Lavender, B&B, and Lime (in tub). All are superlative. I gave away my Original Rose (Oh, the burn!), and the Sandalwood (which I regret).

[guenron]

But alas, mine are melted, except for the Vanilla.:redface:

I have the Pine & Cedarwood, Anise & Lavender, B&B, and Lime (in tub). All are superlative. I gave away my Original Rose (Oh, the burn!), and the Sandalwood (which I regret).
Tub? Did you say tub? That's another thread!!!! Moderator! Moderator!!!:lol:

[Austin]

Ron, where do you fit in your fine shave creams in this rotation. :001_tt2:

[guenron]

Ron, where do you fit in your fine shave creams in this rotation. :001_tt2:
This is merely one week in my two month rotation...:a39:

[roughrider]

Lucky Ron.

[Rik]

And if you prefer to shave twice a day...



Top Row

Eucalyptus

Second Row L - R

Peppermint
Bergamot

Third Row L - R

Pine & Cedarwood
Rose Geranium
Grapefruit & Peppermint

Fourth Row L - R

Lime
Lavender
Frankincense & Myrrh
Patchouli - Tea Tree - Peppermint

Bottom Row L - R

Special 218
Espresso
Chocolate
Vanilla
Badger & Blade


And for the tubs: oh that's right, that's another thread.

What can I say...I'm a glutton for variety. :redface:

[rtaylor61]

Patchouli - Tea Tree - Peppermint

My FAVORITE!!!

Randy

[Rik]

My FAVORITE!!!

Randy

I would have to say my favorite is Sandalwood. My favorite thing with the shave stick format is the ability to mix fragrances: Mix lime with Trumper coconut or mix chocolate with peppermint etc. :thumbup1:

[Rik]

Who wants to start a poll to see how tall Joel's shave stick pyramid would stand? :biggrin:

[roughrider]

Man, Charles must be a rich man.

[Rik]

Man, Charles must be a rich man.

I'm just addicted to soaps and creams. Ron's the one hooked on the hard stuff - brushes. :scared:

[Nick]

And here I am toiling away with my lone B&B shave stick. It is wearing away steadily though. Shave 'nub' is probably a more apt description now.

Rik, that picture deserves some captioning, which ones are which?

-Nick

[guenron]

And if you prefer to shave twice a day...



Top Row

Eucalyptus

Second Row L - R

Peppermint
Bergamot

Third Row L - R

Pine & Cedarwood
Rose Geranium
Grapefruit & Peppermint

Fourth Row L - R

Lime
Lavender
Frankincense & Myrrh
Patchouli - Tea Tree - Peppermint

Bottom Row L - R

Special 218
Espresso
Chocolate
Vanilla
Badger & Blade


And for the tubs: oh that's right, that's another thread.

What can I say...I'm a glutton for variety. :redface:
A TRULY MANLY ACHIEVEMENT!! But Eucalyptus? Charles has been holding out on "We the people" again!:001_unsur

[rtaylor61]

Who wants to start a poll to see how tall Joel's shave stick pyramid would stand?

:confused: I hope I can count that high...

Randy

[joel]

Who wants to start a poll to see how tall Joel's shave stick pyramid would stand? :biggrin:

:biggrin:

[Clark]

Ah for some variety! Add an extra minute or two selecting your shaving soap because you have too many choices? Here's a simple solution! Get seven shave sticks and you've got a week's worth of shaves with no decisions to be made!


http://badgerandblade.com/gallery/displayimage.php?imageid=710

Top Row L to R:

Pine and Cedarwood
Special 218
Grapefruit and Peppermint

Bottom Row L to R:

Frankincense and Myrhh
Bergamot
Badger and Blade
Patchoulli, Tea Tree and Peppermint

Hmmm, now which one today?:blushing:

Have some? Post your lineup.

Can you rank your QED soaps I am getting ready to place an order. So far I ahve purchased Limes, sandelwood, 218, Orange.

Thanks

Clark

[guenron]

Can you rank your QED soaps I am getting ready to place an order. So far I ahve purchased Limes, sandelwood, 218, Orange.

Thanks

Clark
Hi Clark,
The answer is no and yes! (How's that for a copout?) There are two shave scents that you do not have, that I have and I enjoy immensely. Those scents are Pine and Cedarwood and Grapefruit and Peppermint. Anytime I use the first, the fragrance takes me back to my childhood in the wintry northern pine forests. What a delight! Can you say pampelmousse? If you really enjoy fresh grapefruit, the second scent is unbelieveable. One word of caution, this fragrance smells so good, it started an awkward case of the drools when I first started using it. I had to relather the (left) corner of my mouth repeatedly. Another suggestion, if you like Earl Gray tea, don't go without the Bergamot. Yet another word of caution, bergamot essential oil is purported to lower your resistance to uv rays (or was that ir?). So you may wiish to use another shave scent if you are going to the beach. I have a special place for lavender. I really enjoy its fresh clean scent. It's also like the Pine and Cedarwood in that it evokes pleasant memories of my childhood. If you are not familiar with lavender, it is also known as Mediterranean Mint. It grows throughout the Provence area of France and regions too numerous to mention in Italy, not to mention areas of the British Isles too. Great stuff. I just scored some Rose Geranium but haven't had the chance to try it yet..
So that's kind of the yes and no of it. I would recommend adding those first two or threee or four to your lineup for the pleasure of the scent and senses. If you have any aversions to those scents, don't..:smile: While I really enjoy them, YMMV.
I have steered clear of the Espresso and other food items.
"Why?" you say.
It's early morning and it is at least another 20 or 30 minutes till I sit down to breakfast.. Now, do I need anything to stimulate my appetite? Look at the mischief the grapefruit created! :biggrin1:
Oh, I try to have the Frankincense and Myrrh on hand for winter holiday mornings... Neat fragrance. I think detect some labadnum in it too. Have fun and enjoy the scents and the holidays too!

[Scotto]

I agree with Ron on the Pine and Cedarwood - really lovely stuff. I like to finish it off with some Woods of Windsor aftershave to keep the theme alive. I don't have the grapefruit, but now that Ron has described it, I think I have to have it.

I can also heartily recommend the anise and lavender. Sort of like Good and Plenty candy. A bit more subtle than the other scents, but one of my faves.

[Rik]

I also agree with Ron that Pine and Cedarwood and Grapefruit and Peppermint are two of my favorite QEDman shave scents.

[Clark]

Appreciate your feedback on QED. Making a purchase today. I have enjoyed my wet shaving routine and QED is a big part of it. I just can't say enough about the products. I have never received such a great shave with anything else.

Happy Holidays Guys!

Clark

[SurfFisherman]

Man, I really wish Charles would offer some of the shave stick scents in the larger screw-top containers!

Charles, how about porting a couple of these scents to the other format? Pleeease!

[Scotto]

Man, I really wish Charles would offer some of the shave stick scents in the larger screw-top containers!

Charles, how about porting a couple of these scents to the other format? Pleeease!

Just melt them. That is what I have done.

[guenron]

Update!!! Just tried the Rose Geranium today.. Verrrrrrry Nice! Not quite the house-filling (saturating?) fragrance of the old original Wild Rose, but then again no tinglies either! Have to update my tinker toys picture to include it and the anise lavender, but more tomorrow.

[alchemist]

Hi Gents, I love the scent of grapefruit but not the scent of peppermint. How strong is the peppermint?
Thanks,
Mahesh

[DoubleE]

Mahesh

I don't find the peppermint to be the dominant scent in the shave stick. The grapefruit smells great, a very clean, citrusy smell to it.

Jerry

[guenron]

Greetings Mahesh,
I am so preoccupied with the grapefruit that I never really notice the peppermint. I think the real issue resolves to how sensitive your nose is to the peppermint versus the grapefruit. The grapefruit is all-encompassing when I use this soap. Really, the only thing missing is the seeds. :smile:

[gage0921]

Man, I really wish Charles would offer some of the shave stick scents in the larger screw-top containers!

Charles, how about porting a couple of these scents to the other format? Pleeease!

I spoke with Charles on Fri. and he said that he intends on extending the tub line of scents....but for now just melt away.

[gage0921]

Mahesh

I don't find the peppermint to be the dominant scent in the shave stick. The grapefruit smells great, a very clean, citrusy smell to it.

Jerry

Out of everything I ordered this is the one im most excited about.

[DoubleE]

Out of everything I ordered this is the one im most excited about.

Prepare for olfactory titilation! You know what would work well with this Sean? A Turnback!

Jerry

[gage0921]

Still contemplating:biggrin:

[alchemist]

Jerry, Ron and Sean
Thanks for your feedback. Though the Grapefruit seems divine and quite dominant, i gather the peppermint still comes through somewhat. Therefore i opted to order the Salter's Citrus shave cream and the Rose Geranium shave stick from Charles instead.
Best, Mahesh

[guenron]

Jerry, Ron and Sean
Thanks for your feedback. Though the Grapefruit seems divine and quite dominant, i gather the peppermint still comes through somewhat. Therefore i opted to order the Salter's Citrus shave cream and the Rose Geranium shave stick from Charles instead.
Best, Mahesh
Enjoy! I am sure you will find the Rose Geranium delightful.:badger:

[rschul2]

Anyone have any experience with the Tangerine/Spearmint shavestick? I just ordered one from Charles and can't wait to try it out.:o16:

[Rik]

Anyone have any experience with the Tangerine/Spearmint shavestick? I just ordered one from Charles and can't wait to try it out.:o16:
The tangerine sounds nice, but I don't care for spearmint - love peppermint. Please keep us updated.

[alchemist]

Hi Ron, I do find the Rose Geranium shave stick from Charles delightful, but maybe a tad subtle. Its almost a cross between Trumpers Coral Skin Food and Salters Rose.
Best, Mahesh

[guenron]

Hi Ron, I do find the Rose Geranium shave stick from Charles delightful, but maybe a tad subtle. Its almost a cross between Trumpers Coral Skin Food and Salters Rose.
Best, MaheshMight I suggest hotter water when building the lather? I really enjoyed the scent.. It quickly filled the shave shack with delightful fragrance. BUT, that is why I cautioned about individual sensitivities with the grapefruit mint, one man's meat, another's poison. Do you use a latherbowl? I warm mine and also rub the shave stick in it to enhance the experience.:001_wub:

[alchemist]

Ron, I'm probably not getting the full effect of the scent as i have only used it for touch up purposes, and did not lather it. After you apply it to your face and lather it with a brush, do you then transfer it to a shave bowl to work the lather some more? The only time i don't lather in a bowl is when i use a shave stick; maybe i will try your method.
I also like to sometimes rub the stick on a wet face, and then lather up a separate cream in a bowl and then apply the brush with lathered cream onto the face; i feel having the shave stick soap undercoating the cream give me plenty of glide together with ample protection.
Thanks,
Mahesh

[guenron]

Ron, I'm probably not getting the full effect of the scent as i have only used it for touch up purposes, and did not lather it. After you apply it to your face and lather it with a brush, do you then transfer it to a shave bowl to work the lather some more? The only time i don't lather in a bowl is when i use a shave stick; maybe i will try your method.
I also like to sometimes rub the stick on a wet face, and then lather up a separate cream in a bowl and then apply the brush with lathered cream onto the face; i feel having the shave stick soap undercoating the cream give me plenty of glide together with ample protection.
Thanks,
Mahesh
That is exactly what I do. It is really a joy.:yesnod:

[Scotto]

Mahesh, with the shave sticks, I first lather a few minutes on my face, and then hit the ole latherin vessel. The lather really explodes, and I can continue with great satisfaction. :cool:

[Scotto]

A ha! Simultaneous posts! Mediocre minds think alike, or something like that. :confused:

[guenron]

My, my! How extraordinary. :ihih:

[alchemist]

Scotto and Ron, Thanks for the tips; i have never lathered with a bowl when a shave stick is the source; i will try it. How do you guys compare the lather produced by clear glycerine soaps to the tallow based soaps of say a Floris or a T&H?
Thanks, Mahesh

[Scotto]

Mahesh, in all honesty, the lathers I can achieve with creams, tallow-based soaps, and glycerin soaps are not all that different. How one achieves that state on those three options, is quite different, however. If I were forced to differentiate, I would say that the glycerin soaps tend to produce a lather which is slightly more airy and light compared to a tallow-based soap. The T&H, Floris, Harris, etc. soaps create a lather which is, dare I say, unctuous? All provide tons of lubrication and superlative shaves, if one is up to the task of mastering them.

[alchemist]

Scotto, Unctuous huh:eek: ? Fatty and oily was the dictionary's definition. Damn, perfect word, and how often do you get to use that word?
Regards, Mahesh

[guenron]

Gentlemen,
Had a chat with Charles of QED and if all things work appropriately next week there should be jars of the following QED scents:

Anise & Lavender
Badger & Blade
Bay Rum
Bergamot
Frankincense & Myrrh
Fresh Lime
Grapefruit & Peppermint
Lavender
Patchouli, Tea Tree, Peppermint
Peppermint
Pine & Cedarwood
Rose Geranium
Sandalwood
Special 218
Tangerine & Spearmint
Wild Orange

Note: Those fragrances underlined were already available in jars.

[Clark]

I recently purchased the pine and cedarwood stick and it does not agree with me. I am willing to part with this shave stick if someone wants it.

Clark

[HlSheppard]

Hi Clark -

I was just getting ready to order a Pine & Cedarwood stick. I'd love to have it (if the offer's still on the table)!

[Clark]

Hi Clark -

I was just getting ready to order a Pine & Cedarwood stick. I'd love to have it (if the offer's still on the table)!


I have never sent anything so tell me the best way to get it to you. it was used 2X

[HlSheppard]

I'll shoot you a PM!

[WetshaverinMaryland]

Ron and others,

Thanks for your help. I am enjoying my Bay Rum, Tangerine/Spearment, and P/T/P. How would you describe the Anise Lavender? I am having a hard time thinking how that would be..

Thanks

[Scotto]

Good & Plenty candies. Great scent.