new member and palmolive addict from england
I've been browsing for a few months and have finally taken the plunge and signed up. I'm eight months into de shaving and am enjoying some of the best shaves of my life. My technique is coming on in...
View ArticleThis thread causes the entire site to freeze on my 100/10 connection ?
Hey, each time I try to open this thread, the entire shavenook website freezes up, and I have to close the entire browser and avoid opening the thread. What can cause this ? I suspect the size of the...
View ArticleStroppe Shoppe Issues
Has anyone else had issues with the Stroppe Shoppe as far as communication and responding to emails and questions as far as getting product out? I understand its a small business and I like their soap...
View ArticleSimpson Persian Jar 2 super badger
Gentlemen, I would appreciate your thoughts on the Simpson Persian Jar 2 in super badger. I am not a fan of Simpson brushes. Oh, they are well made and quite handsome, yes, but every one I have tried...
View ArticleMy shaving videos
My Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/jltgonca . Enjoy it! Thanks!
View ArticleA quasi Poll- Menthol lather enhancer
Is there any interest in a menthol additive that when added to a lather of choice will give a substantial (at ones choice) menthol hit and possibly an enhanced lather? FWIW, I add it to the brush after...
View ArticleGillette super adjustable a with plastic part
I'm looking to get a SA and noticed that some of the later models have a black plastic piece on the underside of the head. Does this affect performance or resale value? Is it more or less desirable ,...
View ArticleNew member
Been WS for a couple of months. I started and Ordered a Frank's Shaving set from the bay on a whim. Really enjoying DE shaving. AD has already set in big time. 4 orders to WCS- A bay rum sampler from...
View ArticleWTB - Weber DLC
I'm looking for a Weber DLC. If anyone has one for sale, please let me know. Thanks!
View ArticleVie-Long 16510 2-Band w/ Bonus...
Vie-Long 16510 in 2-band badger, short-loft version. It's listed as 25/50, and this one measures pretty much dead on by my calipers. Nice, big bloom but it feels smaller on the face due to the bulb...
View ArticleEdwin Jagger DE questions
Considering the 2011 Barley or ivory hexagonal to replace a broken DE89L. Any suggestions? Does the hex handle on the ivory make it more grippy than the older smooth ivory handle?
View ArticleHey Nobbies.... Once again (for the 100th time)
It's all in the pre-shave prep work and faithful technique practicing.... Like many Noobies I was bit and bit hard by the doz of shave products available. Before I knew what hit me I own 8 brands of...
View ArticleFS-50 Feather Blades
Hello Gents, Up for sale are 50 Feather blades (5X10 packs) for $18 shipped CONUS...PAYPAL payments only please. These packs are brand new and unwrapped except for one which the cellophane had come...
View ArticleScent of La Toja
I just received a La Toja shave stick in a trade and really like the scent. I was trying to place it, because it was a familiar scent but stronger than I recall. Then I realized, it was similar to Van...
View ArticleAftershave to use with GFT Eucris shave cream?
I recently bought a tube of Eucris shave cream and love it, in fact I intend on getting the cologne as well. What have you found is a good aftershave splash or balm to go with Eucris? Thanks!!
View ArticleGetting kicked out of "View New Posts"
The site had been acting up all day for me, not sure if this is me or global. It was down for a long period this morning, now it's getting me kicked out when I try to view new posts. It looks to be...
View ArticleBest Italian creams?
I have an aunt going to italy next month and she agreed to pick me up something if she comes across it. What should I have her be looking for?
View ArticleEaster Daffodils and Easter Egg Hunt
Yesterday, clumps of Easter Daffodils in our streets common ground areas, plus a nice surprise... 2013-03-31: Easter Daffodils 'California' 2013-03-31: Easter Daffodils 'California' 2013-03-31: Easter...
View ArticleButtons & Chrome
The smilies aren't clicking and when I try to edit, the drop down, doesn't show up. Yup, no smilies here too.
View ArticleTruefitt & Hill Style 1 Size Small Silvertip Badger - imitation Ivory Horn
After waiting too long to pull the trigger on a Truefitt & Hill Style 1 Size Medium (imitation Ivory Horn), that particular shaving brush is sold out with no restock information, date, at this time...
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