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    Default Lamenting the move to mail order

    We used to have a small chain in the local malls called Chesapeake Knife and Tool that I would go to and oogle the new Dovo's and TI's. It's also where I got my first strop. Alas, they went out of business some time ago.

    I discovered Proraso, my favorite economical soap in the little green puck available at Target -- no longer stocked -- Proraso is redoing their line.

    I discovered Burt's Bees Bay Rum aftershave balm, my favorite. Burts no longer produces it.

    It seems like all my shaving needs will have to be filled through mail order. I know there are suitable replacements for what I can't get anymore. I plan to try Aubrey Organics Spice Island aftershave balm and Pirate's Cove soaps in the near future, but I miss being able to go to a local store and pick up what I like.

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    Quote Originally Posted by eagle View Post
    I miss being able to go to a local store and pick up what I like.
    Try your local Whole Foods market. I've bought some shaving soap there, a brand called "Herban Cowboy," that I liked pretty well. They also stock the "Kiss My Face" brand shave creams, and Tom's of Maine. They have alum blocks, too -- although the package says "Thai deodorant stone."

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    Don't forget to try our community vendors here. They provide great service and great products and are plugged into what we want. Have fun!

    Jordan

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    I'm new enough to the game that I missed seeing all this stuff in the B&M stores -- I'm just happy that the Internet is here to make it (and all this great information) available!

    Just another... bellybutton.

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