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    Recommendations for pre-shave oil?

    I make my own with 1 part castor oil and 1 part grape seed oil (you may use EVOO if you have it). If it is too thick, you can use more of the...
    Post by: ma1999, Jan 31, 2016 in forum: Preshave and Aftershave
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    How long does a tub of shaving cream typically last you?

    If you are on a tight budget and/or using an expensive cream, then I completely understand. I personally want to simply go through it all so that...
    Post by: ma1999, Dec 23, 2015 in forum: Shave Creams
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    What creams have a typical "barbershop" scent?

    I've used Mr Taylor earlier this year and really liked it. I would buy it again someday but there are just so many other creams I would like to try.
    Post by: ma1999, Nov 15, 2015 in forum: Shave Creams
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    How would you compare value of TH to TOBS?

    Cedarwood is available on eBay and shipped from the UK. I don't think it is sold by the U.S. companies yet.
    Post by: ma1999, Oct 12, 2015 in forum: Shave Creams
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    How would you compare value of TH to TOBS?

    A tub of TOBS shaving costs around $15 while Truefitt and Hill costs around $30. I have only used TOBS, never TH. How would you compare the...
    Thread by: ma1999, Oct 11, 2015, 15 replies, in forum: Shave Creams
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    Proraso red - tube versus tub

    I doubt it. I think they are only listed because they are complementary to the Clubman product line. That is why the sell Merkur razors on their...
    Post by: ma1999, Oct 9, 2015 in forum: Shave Creams
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    Proraso red - tube versus tub

    Proraso red is one of the creams next on my list thatI want to try. How would you compare the tube to the tub? I remember some people saying...
    Thread by: ma1999, Oct 7, 2015, 15 replies, in forum: Shave Creams
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    Hair product for a matte, but not greasy hair style?

    Also, West Coast Shaving sells lots of pomade and allows you to search by hold strength, shine, and type. They have a good variety and you can...
    Post by: ma1999, Oct 7, 2015 in forum: The Chatterbox
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    What do others think of your wet shaving hobby?

    Jay, I'm kind of the same way. One razor, one brush, and never had more than 3 creams at one time. I'm not interested in collecting many razors...
    Post by: ma1999, Oct 7, 2015 in forum: General Shaving Talk
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    Hair product for a matte, but not greasy hair style?

    I like a matte finish myself. I want it to look natural like I'm not using anything. I have used L'Oreal Paris Studio Line Overworked Hair Putty...
    Post by: ma1999, Oct 6, 2015 in forum: The Chatterbox
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    What do you use for Used Blade Bank?

    When I started wet shaving late last year, I took the box that my shaving brush came in and cut a slot on the top. Then I took my daughters glue...
    Post by: ma1999, Oct 6, 2015 in forum: Safety Razors
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    So whatcha put in your hair?

    I'm using Dove Men+Care Styling Paste. Rumor has it that it is exactly the same as their Suave product. It has a matte finish to it, which is...
    Post by: ma1999, Oct 6, 2015 in forum: Skincare
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    What do others think of your wet shaving hobby?

    My wife has a "whatever you like" attitude about my interest, but I only have one razor and brush and do not have any immediate plans to buy any...
    Post by: ma1999, Oct 6, 2015 in forum: General Shaving Talk