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Witch Hazel Terminology *Title Fixed*

June 23, 2015, 11:43 pm
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This seems to be very confusing to me. I always see people asking about witch hazel and how much they like it and how awesome it is. I am in this camp. I use Humphreys and Thayers and enjoy both. But the terminology is what kind of frustrates me.

The Latin term for witch hazel is Hamamelis Virginiana. By itself, it has a very unique smell. Some mention is rooty or bark like smell. It is a bit intense is you don't know what you are in for. Now Humphreys and Thayer's "Witch Hazel" contain many soothing and useful ingredients to tone or act as an astringent or help razor burn. These can include glycerin, aloe vera leaf juice, hydrosols as well as water and alcohol. But looking at the ingredient list, witch hazel is after many other ingredients and is not the main ingredient. My point is, witch hazel is far from the only thing in either of these products.

We don't speak about soap and refer to it as one of the ingredients. You don't call soap "lanolin" or "shea" just because it has it. You call it soap. I guess this is me getting my panties in a wad but would find my inner peace if people would start taking the ingredient list more seriously! Oh the humanity! Biggrin

Most of us are not using pure witch hazel. Many of us are enjoying formulated products which contain witch hazel. I will continue to use both of these products as they work for me and are very nice to use. But simply put, I couldn't go out and harvest some witch hazel, extract, and then get the same thing that comes from Thayers or Humphreys. It would take a lot of other additional ingredients to produce fine products like those.

Cheers!
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Trip to Canada

June 24, 2015, 5:56 am
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Talking a trip to Quebec City and would love recommendations on specific soap and gear I should consider that are not easily available stateside.

Also any specific shops to visit would be appreciated. T

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Shavecraft 102 slant

June 24, 2015, 6:02 am
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Hi all,

I have set my mind on a Shavecraft 102 slant head only. I tried several online webshops worldwide. But it seems to be sold out everywhere. Did they stop producing them or what?
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FS: 2 New Mystic, Astra, Osma Alum

June 24, 2015, 7:21 am
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SOLD  Mystic Water new Lime puck & Jeff's Lavender full new puck inserted into new shave sticks.   SOLD

Astra SP:  90 Blades (used 2 Tucks)

Polsilver SI:  8 blades

Osma Alum Bloc

$35 conus delivered. Thanks. 
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Artisan, etc, Soaps, Creams, AS & ASB

June 24, 2015, 8:45 am
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I have a number of shaves/creams/AS/ASB's that are not getting attention in my den.  Shipping and Paypal Fees are a flat $5 per item.  If you'd like multiple items you'll save on shipping.  Paypal and CONUS only.

EDIT - Please let me know if any of my prices are off.

Caties Bubbles (used less than 10x) - LTV $10
Jabonman Floral (lightly used) - $20
WSO Zaro (lightly used and discontinued) - $20
Meissiner Salty Sea Sage Paste (unused) - $20 (wrapped in upper right hand corner of pic)
TH Ultimate Comfort Cream, maybe 25% remaining - $5 only shipped with another item
Alvarez Gomez Cream, used 1x - $29
MW - Vanilla Sandalwood, used less than 5x - $10
CRSW - Lavender, unused - $20  SOLD
Castle Forbes Lavender ASB, used 1x - $45
i Coloniali Shave Soap NIB - $28
DR Harris Lavender Shave Soap in wood bowl, lightly used - $20
Block of Alum, NIB - $5 only shipped with another item
Fine AS Fresh Vetiver - $10
Fine as Lavender (discontinued) - $20   SOLD
Lucky Tiger AS - $15

Or buy all remaining items for $155 shipped!

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WTS Morris & Forndran Emillion size 1 SOLD

June 24, 2015, 8:53 am
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I would like to sell this brush $165 shipped USA priority w/ insurance. I believe the loft is 48 on this one. Very soft and has only been lathered twice. SOLD
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WTB: Simpson CH2 in 2 band

June 24, 2015, 9:41 am
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Name a reasonable price, and I'm your man, contact via pm please.
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FS: Creed Millesime Imperial AS Balm

June 24, 2015, 10:05 am
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Creed Millesime Imperial aftershave balm 75ml (2.5 oz.).  I just bought this on a forum, but after a single use I quickly developed an itchy rash, just like I did with their Green Irish Tweed balm, so I can't keep it.  It's only been used three times total.  This retails in stores for $90 and sells, when available, on Amazon for $70.  It's yours for $47 shipped CONUS.

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VP Leonhardy Silvertips

June 24, 2015, 10:49 am
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Hi guys! I have two brushes I would like to pass along to someone else. I am going back to smaller brushes and liked trying these, but also want to fund some other purchases.
Both of these brushes were bought from the Superior Shave in late February of this year, 2015. I find that these both give a soft, scritch free face feel. Give these brushes a good load and they will treat your bowl lathering or face lathering experience nicely. I find that these are floppy if you underload them. It feels more stout when you give it some more product and then you can experience the wide bloom of the fan and get it to properly apply lather.

First brush on the left is the VP Leonhardy 70030 Premium Silvertip. It measures at 23mm knot and loft of 60mm. This is really an awesome brush. It comes in a nice white handle that is easy to grip. This has great density and a bit more of a fan shaped knot. This one was more of my favorite of the two. This was only used 3 times. Originally paid $144. Will ship CONUS including a Muhle travel case for $120 via paypal.

Second brush is the VP Leonhardy 700740 Premium Silvertip. This measures at 24mm knot and loft of 67mm. This is more of a bulb shaped knot and gives a bit more control in where you put the lather. It still has a large bloom and will lather nicely as both a face lathering brush or for your bowl. This is in the Faux Tortoise handle. This brush was only used 3 times. Please note, a while back I had test lathered this brush and after use, I put it in the case a bit early. I had mold that grew around the handle knot. I didn't think it was recoverable. But I was very thorough to use dishwash soap, warm water and vinegar wash, and very thorough drying in the sun. Well, luckily the knot survived and is mold free. I am selling this at a bit bigger discount as I am sure some might be a bit worrisome. I would be more than happy to take more pictures of the knot around the handle if you have interest. I originally paid $141 for this brush and will ship CONUS with a Muhle travel case for $110.

Let me know if you have any questions. If you would like both brushes, I can sell both for $215.

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The first hurdle has been jumped

June 24, 2015, 11:04 am
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I have my Maine Trademark approval. So Krampert's Finest is over that smallest of hurdles.

The US trademark has been applied for with the Patent Office (USPTO).

And here's a huge hint about what I was tiptoeing all around in a previous post. My EU trademark has been applied for with "The Office of Harmonization" of something or other. Don't ask, but yes it probably means what you think it does. "My" EU people are all excited about what comes next. It has been a very long process and you have no idea how many times I almost threw in the towel as just not being worth doing. The various state agencies that are there to help small businesses hadn't a clue, so basically I had to learn what to do and how to do it all on my own. Without an avenue being shown to me by one gent it might never have happened. Thanks Steve! And it's all being done legally and right up front. I did get offers to circumvent the laws of the EU but the world is a very small place today and it just isn't worth it IMO.

There should be more to follow quite soon. I should think within a month; but it's all coming together.
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Brushes and soaps

June 24, 2015, 12:00 pm
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Two vintage brushes. Each with an 18 MM TGN Grade A silvertip. The purple one has some discoloration and warping at the bottom and the black one has shed a hair each use, hasn't been used but a few times so that is in the normal range. $30 each

Pav Eagle with a supersilvertip from TGN 22MM $85 handle is faux jade

Soc boat pretty close to broken in, if not already broken in. $20

PAA lot both used 3X $20
D.R. Arlington used about 5x $20
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Hi Ther

June 24, 2015, 12:29 pm
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Hello from D.C.

I've been stationed (Permanently)  here at Fort Myer for nearly 8 years with the Army.  I'm required to shave most if not all days so I took quickly to DE wet shaving.  Thanks to a very close friend my eyes have been opened to many new shaving products, brushes and blades.  

For about the past 6 years I have used a Merkur 34C with mostly Proraso products.  BUT now RazoRock is a main staple in my arsenal.....plus many others.  

I look forward to learning more and more.....

Best,

EJ
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Meißner Tremonia - Die Baderisten: Preshave

June 24, 2015, 1:31 pm
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All the products of Meissner Tremonia ... about the Preshave.
http://www.ilrasoio.com/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=7730


This treatment is the base of the good wetshaving .
Over the classic preshave soap , there are new formulation.
Different tools for different needs.

Because, everyone has his skin.
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Want to buy inexpensive user straight razor, .

June 24, 2015, 2:22 pm
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Looking for an inexpensive straight razor to get a friend into straight shaving. Condition doesn't really matter as long as the razor will shave. Not really wanting to spend too much money as this is just for someone to try so if they don't like it they aren't out much money. If you have a user you want to sell let me know and thanks for looking.
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WTT: Weber PH Bulldog & TGN 24mm Badger Brush for ATT M1 or R1

June 24, 2015, 3:44 pm
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Hi guys, 

Looking to trade my Weber PH Bulldog and my TGN 24x48mm 2 Band Badger Brush in a fan knot for a ATT M1 or R1 razor. Either Atlas or Colossus handle is good. I'm located in Canada but will trade with anyone in the US or Canada. Thanks

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I believe the R41 has been dethroned.

June 24, 2015, 4:22 pm
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That's right IMO the r41 (13) is no longer the most aggressive razor. That title belongs to the ikon tech. First shave from the tech was amazing. If the 13 r41 is a 9.5 or 9 I would put the tech at an 11 easy. The looks and name of this razor are misleading but it is a beast! If you apply any pressure other than weight of the handle you will get bit. I got one weeper from placing the razor to hard on upper lip to begin a stoke. 2 pass with 0 cleanup and the results are equal to a good straight shave. Aggressive razor lovers need to try this razor now IMO its the king of the hill.
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SOLD: Please archive Iconic Chubby 2 Super 2-band F/S

June 24, 2015, 6:35 pm
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I'll be celebrating my 37th birthday tomorrow and am looking to feed my PayPal account a little bit to get something ordered.  I am offering up one of my Chubby 2 2-bands for sale today, US only and no trades please.

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As you can see this brush is a real beaut and features the rarer "Somerset Era" rod stock which has a yellow/pinkish hue as opposed to the more standard ivory white.  The knot measures 28mm in diamtere by 54mm loft and is a perfect balance of backbone, scrub, and softness.  This was the first Chubby 2 2-band in my collection and had me quickly chasing down others.  The decal came off after only a few uses, but I think she looks just as fine without her clothes.  This brush came from the early years of Vulfix ownership when distributors actually were allowed to carry these in stock.  It comes with the original box and everything is in tip top shape (no shedding, scratches, chips, etc.)  This is offered up to my TSN brethren first, but will be listed on other forums this weekend.  $250 includes Priority Mail shipping, insurance and PayPal fees.  PM me to claim it!
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WTB: Plisson synthetic & Satin Tip The Purest synthetic

June 24, 2015, 8:09 pm
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WTB: Unused Plisson synthetic brush with only Plisson on it and unused black Satin Tip The Purest synthetic brush. If you have these unused and don't want them, I'll be glad to take them off of your hands. Thanks!
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*****WITHDRAWN***** DRH Old English Lavender Water, DRH Lavender Soap in Bowl

June 24, 2015, 8:36 pm
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Both are 99% (only used 2 or 3 times each). Lavender products from D R Harris, IMO, are the best they offer. Out of all my products though, I never reach for D R Harris. These were just purchased by me a few weeks ago Brand New. 


Please ADD $5 to help cover Shipping and Pay Pal Fees. 


- DRH OLD ENGLISH LAVENDER WATER

- DRH LAVENDER SOAP IN BOWL

- Original Boxes for Both DRH Products 

$65
  
I will also trade the Entire lot for products below. 

- New SMN Lavender AS (or barely used)
- New CF Limes Cream and AS (or barely used)


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WTB--Plisson Synthetic

June 24, 2015, 8:47 pm
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Looking for a Plisson Synthetic.  I would prefer new, lightly used is also fine.
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