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    Splat_NJ

    Semogue brush for bowl lathering soaps?

    Thread Starter: Splat_NJ

    I have a Kingsley badger brush now that I've been using for bowl lathering with Headslick. I just picked up my first soap, VDH unscented Luxury, and tried it with the Kingsley but didn't get much lather. I'm wondering if a boar brush would be the ticket so I'm looking at Semogues. I'm interested in...

    Last Post By: Splat_NJ Today, 04:40 PM Go to last post
    rockviper

    rockviper's straight journey 2.0

    Thread Starter: rockviper

    I was using straights back in early 2011 and ended up selling them after a mishap or two. Still have the small battlescars, but that didn't deter me from wanting to eventually get back in the game. I thought it would be another 10 years or so, but then a beautiful kami came on the BST last month...

    Last Post By: Shave_Rat Today, 04:40 PM Go to last post
    jwhite

    Cigar Of The Day (COTD)

    Thread Starter: jwhite

    Well yesterday actually:biggrin1: I had a smallish cigar about 36-38 ring gauge or so that my mother rolled for me on her last trip to Puerto Rico. Think a corona but just a bit thicker. Sweet finish as many Puerto Rican cigars seem to. I've had better, but not as much fun!

    Last Post By: Antares600 Today, 04:39 PM Go to last post
    Mbuckwash

    Mike's Shaving Soaps and my potential acts.

    Thread Starter: Mbuckwash

    Gents of B&B, My fear: Perhaps I am thinking into this too much, but given that Mike of Mike's Shaving Soaps is nearing the end of his doctoral campaign, I fear we will not be able to purchase his incredible soaps for much longer. Note that I do not base this assumption on anything other than...

    Last Post By: Digginmich Today, 04:39 PM Go to last post
    brianw

    Hey Nibsters....Need your vote on size

    Thread Starter: brianw

    This poll is to try to gauge the demand for color and size. Final version will have 3 loops , the center opposing to form a pen lock on the note book Leather is like butter.

    Last Post By: syngent Today, 04:39 PM Go to last post
    brucered

    My top 10 General Lathering Tips

    Thread Starter: brucered

    I do not post in here much, but realize that I was in here often when I first started looking for advise and tips too so am trying to put this together for anyone having issues making lather. Here are some of my "General" lathering tips that I have picked up over the last couple of years from...

    Last Post By: Wingnut Today, 04:39 PM Go to last post
    bluemantra

    What Aftershave did you use today?

    Thread Starter: bluemantra

    I used Penhaligon's English Fern AS to celebrate St. Patricks Day.

    Last Post By: Digginmich Today, 04:37 PM Go to last post
    Balj86

    Whats your soap for today?

    Thread Starter: Balj86

    Theres a long thread on "Whats your Brush for today...?". Don't know if it's been created for shaving soap, but it's worth a shot :biggrin1:! Today I used the almight "MWF!" What did you guys use?

    Last Post By: Digginmich Today, 04:36 PM Go to last post
    Dools

    Just Another Story

    Thread Starter: Dools

    I LOVE seeing pics of razors here, And, LOVE the stories that BBers tell about them and the people they meet. I got one for you, from today. The razor is very common, but, the people maybe not-so common. I live outside of a small village. Took my car into town to get it worked on. Dropped it...

    Last Post By: Chadao Today, 04:36 PM Go to last post
    classic-shaver

    New member from Portugal

    Thread Starter: classic-shaver

    Hey folks, I am a traditional wet shaver for about an year now and it has hit me deep, I must say, I have been infected with AD, particularly SBAD. :drool: After more than a good dozen of safety razors, including slants and OCs, my current favorite is Merkur 25C. I am more a fan of hard...

    Last Post By: Dennard Today, 04:36 PM Go to last post