Gonna tread the waters w/ a straight. Suggestions ?
I just received a Gold Dollar today that's shave ready and I'm wanting to begin playing around in the Straight box. The GD is pretty sharp but I need a decent strop before I get started. Also I've...
View ArticleBrooklyn Copper Cookwear Company
The only company left in the United States that makes copper cookwear by hand. This is unbelievable craftsmanship that can make any person who enjoys cooking drool. The pots are made from a single...
View ArticlePetal Pusher Fancies Sandalwood and Tabula Rasa Olibanum
I bought two tubs of Tabula Rasa shave soap (Deep Lavender and Olibanum) and one puck of Petal Pusher Fancies Sandalwood from beartrap last Friday and tried the Olibanum and the Sandalwood this...
View ArticleIvory scales? have questions
Just picked up a new razor from theBay, hasn't arrived yet, but I thought I'd get a couple questions out there Based on the pics, description and age I'm pretty sure they're Ivory, though I don't own...
View Articlecurious about.birth year razor
How do you know what your birth year razor is? I was born in 92
View ArticleGreat weekend for a hike!
Hello, everyone. i hope you are all well. Two friends and i went camping this past weekend for two days and one night at one of the many beautiful locations we have in British Columbia. It is called...
View ArticleChicagoShaving.com Summer Updates
Recently added Prodcuts to ChicagoShaving.com Mitchells Wool Fat Shaving Soap With Ceramic Bowl Mitchells Wool Fat Shaving Soap Refill Proraso Shave Cream Travel 75ml Tub Menthol and Eucalyptus...
View ArticleMenthol on a warm day
I have found one more reason to pity the "cart's and canned goo"-crowd... at least the part of them that uses no or just one aftershave they picked up at the mega-mart. The reason? Krampert's Finest 80...
View ArticleHello!
Hello all, I ran across your page earlier today when I was trying to explain to a friend the different types of SE razors and you all had this great explanation of the versions of the Gem Micromatic....
View ArticleAm I Being Daft.?
Hi lads,can you stretch out the life of a blade by simply turning it over,or am I being stupid.? Sam.
View ArticleSupermax (India)
Hi lads,any info on Supermax Stainless from India,you can buy 200 yes 200 from Amazon here in the uk for 5 quid plus 2 quid postage,surely they have got to be poor.(most of the reviews say they are...
View ArticleWife bought me a nice razor :-)
Hi folks, Hope you're all doing great and enjoy the weather (it's very hot, not used to that here). Just found out that my wife bought me a another razor online, she wasn't planning on telling me until...
View ArticleKramperts bayrum
Ok so I realy like domenica but I want to try kramperts... What do you say?
View ArticleWhat provides you with the best shave?
Just curious where people draw the line between "I need some practice" and "This razor and or blade are prone to nicks and irritation".
View ArticleA Simpson in Best???
I've never owned a Simpson brush but since my birthday is just around the corner, I'm thinking of treating myself to one. I keep hearing that the "Best" badger is the way to go. But never having...
View ArticleAsk A Psychiatrist About Shaving/Grooming?
I have an opportunity to interview a psychiatrist who specializes in the psychology of grooming. Ask your question here and I'll pass it on! Examples might be "Why do guys enjoy the ritual of shaving?"...
View ArticleSelf Disinfectant Razor
What material in a razor is self disinfectant. Make your choice. You might be surprised.
View ArticleSimpson "Rover"
After changing my mind again, I have decided to repost and sell this brand new (used once) Simpson Rover. I have finally learned my lesson that best badger is just not my cup of tea. I just received...
View Articleposting a photo.?
Hi lads,can someone please point me in the direction of where I go to learn about posting a picture of myself in the photo section ,I hope it's fairly easy as i'm rather clueless with all this...
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