Thread: Where did all these blades come from?!

I've been shaving with a straight for a little over two months, and here's what I've managed to accumulate:



Ordinarily I'd ask if this was normal, but I've been reading the forums long enough to know I'm in good company. In my defense, I've had the Burt's Bees mug and the brush for several years, a gift from my girlfriend at the time. Oh, and a few of those were purchased at the flea market for honing practice (namely the two meat-choppers in the top right corner and the Henkels blade to the left of them). I've self-imposed a moratorium on all eBay purchases at least until I move to NYC in August. My latest and last (for now) purchase came today, a lovely French shave-ready 5/8 from Manfred Sprengel (danke!). These should tide me over for a while.

I'm at the point where I'm good enough with the blade that my morning shave is a truly pleasant experience. I still have trouble going ATG around the neck, and that area in general seems extra sensitive. Aside from that I'm loving it, and eagerly anticipate my morning shave (usually every other day...being in college and not having a real job has its advantages ).

I've decided that mocha is sort of a weird scent for shaving soap. Fresh Limes, on the other hand, was a pleasant surprise. And Sandalwood...man...fuhgedaboudit. Perhaps soon I'll move on from classicshaving soaps and try something more exotic. Any suggestions, aside from the obvious British stuff (Trumpers, T&F etc)?

TGQ's Leatherneck...that's all I'm saying

Originally Posted by custommartini

TGQ's Leatherneck...that's all I'm saying

Um...whuzzat?

Remember, we do have a 12 step program if you need it.......hahahahahaha

Castle Forbes makes 2 killer creams and the Tabac cakes rock.

Lynn

Queue devil's advocate: I cant see a problem with that collection...


Mine has EXPANDED from this

(Ignore the strops... I killed the old one learning a (so called) friend killed the other)

Sorry, I know I shouldnt be tempting you

Originally Posted by Noam

Um...whuzzat?

The Gentlemen's Quarter (SRP member Churley). Colleen makes fabulous shaving creams and shaving soaps. Leatherneck is a very unique scent that she describes as WWII fighter pilot-esque. It is simply awesome!!

Any of her products are worth trying (even the bath soaps).

Originally Posted by steve

The Gentlemen's Quarter (SRP member Churley). Colleen makes fabulous shaving creams and shaving soaps. Leatherneck is a very unique scent that she describes as WWII fighter pilot-esque. It is simply awesome!!

Any of her products are worth trying (even the bath soaps).

Yep...If you could take all things masculine and right with men, and were to bottle it, you'd get the essence of leatherneck.
I also like Art of Shaving's Lavender Shaving Cream (You can pick that up at Neiman Marcus (or just open the jar and smell it ).

Speaking of TGQ, may I also suggest Cavendish Black? CB and Leatherneck are my fav. scents from the collection (and in general).

It's my understanding that there is no TGQ website yet...how does she usually handle orders?

Via pm or e-mail at thegemtlemensquarter@verizon.net. Soaps are $8.95, worth every penny and then some.