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    DirtDiver

    Proraso red. Umm?

    Thread Starter: DirtDiver

    So i finally got my proraso red... All excited.. Lather up in the shower... Start shaving, and it burns like fire ants are eating my face! Wash it off and continue with GFT coconut soap. Finished up, decided to skip the clubman and just went to the lotion since it was already burning and THAT...

    Last Post By: Kevan Today, 11:18 PM Go to last post
    72plymsatellite

    gillette abc with 2 date code stamps? why

    Thread Starter: 72plymsatellite

    bought this at an antique store and i just noticed tonight that it has 2 date stamps. why would it have 2 stamps? i have the case it came in as well.

    Last Post By: 72plymsatellite Today, 11:17 PM Go to last post
    markewallace

    Seeking Golden Nib knot recommendation

    Thread Starter: markewallace

    I'm wanting to order a good badger to replace my Tweezerman. With all of the kudos that TGN gets here, I figure I'll turn towards them. Seems like good stuff at the right price. What would y'all recommend to suit this: Bowl lather with creams maybe 40% of the time The remaining is face...

    Last Post By: Galhatz Today, 11:14 PM Go to last post
    Mendel

    Vulfix Sicilian Lime Cream

    Thread Starter: Mendel

    I recently purchased a tub of the new Vulfix Sicilian Lime cream. It's an excellent performer. The scent is indeed lime but with a light floral undertone. Admittedly, it won't replace my Castle Forbes Lime cream, but it is a keeper. Yesterday, I created a super lather with my new Vulfix lime...

    Last Post By: branford Today, 11:13 PM Go to last post
    Archer808

    Straight Razor May

    Thread Starter: Archer808

    I've been DE shaving for about nine months now. I purchased a straight razor on the B/S/T about five months ago and have successfully shaved with it around ten times. It has become my lazy Sunday routine (when I actually have a lazy Sunday) to straight shave. Although I was able to achieve a...

    Last Post By: sixgun_symphony Today, 11:11 PM Go to last post
    KWilliams40

    The Best Sandalwood Shaving Cream?

    Thread Starter: KWilliams40

    What do you consider to be the best shaving cream with a sandalwood scent? Thanks.

    Last Post By: Heron Today, 11:08 PM Go to last post
    mikeeliaspgh

    No Clubman for you. (in the tone of Seinfeld's "no soup for you.

    Thread Starter: mikeeliaspgh

    SWMBO has just made it VERY clear, I am not to smell my like my Dad, and it is a MAJOR turn off...!!! :thumbdown So, I will be looking for an alternative aftershave. Not looking to spend BIG bucks - 5 to 10 bucks would be ideal - might stretch to 20 bucks if I really ( or should I say, if she...

    Last Post By: Thu'umhammer Today, 11:08 PM Go to last post
    professorchaos

    Post Your Pictures - Theirs Issard

    Thread Starter: professorchaos

    We've done threads featuring Japanese razors, razors by Greaves and most recently, Swedish razors. Now we'll tackle one of the few remaining manufacturers. Founded in 1884 by Pierre Theirs, Thiers Issard razors have been described elsewhere on B&B as jewelry for gentlemen. Indeed, their ad copy...

    Last Post By: sixgun_symphony Today, 11:03 PM Go to last post
    Jolly_Rodger

    Blue Tip Rocket woes

    Thread Starter: Jolly_Rodger

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/BRITISH-GILLETTE-ROCKET-BLUE-TIP-SAFETY-RAZOR-/111073261661?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=jAfVhz2xGpKCvfhX%252BVFkUn9TDJk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_971wt_1178 I was planning on bidding on this razor (and for much more than what it sold...

    Last Post By: TheHammer Today, 11:03 PM Go to last post
    Torretta13

    Cremo Cream Shaving Cream-Quality stuff or crapola?

    Thread Starter: Torretta13

    hey guys, just wondering what the board's collective opinion of Cremo Cream Shaving Cream was? I ask because I noticed that my local Bed, Bath & Beyond carries it. Is it a quality shaving cream with a solid reputation for lubricating and/or protecting the skin while giving a quality shave, or...

    Last Post By: Heron Today, 11:00 PM Go to last post