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    Sticky: This points up how different we all are! I...

    This points up how different we all are!

    I just used Saponificio Varesino the other day, and was yet again underwhelmed, but if it were not for Mitchell's Wool Fat, I could use Czech & Speake "88"...
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    Sticky: Obie, I had another Tcheön Fung Sing soap that I...

    Obie, I had another Tcheön Fung Sing soap that I also thought was quite good. It had a very long name that I cannot recall, but I just referred to it as "Rosse," That was part of the name and it was...
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    Sticky: Very kind of you Obie, but I didn't mean for you...

    Very kind of you Obie, but I didn't mean for you to buy more soap to provide a review ... Even though I've come to rely on your reviews quite a bit!
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    Sticky: I just checked the original listings once again....

    I just checked the original listings once again. Can anyone who has tried it, enlighten me as to which tier the Wickham 1912 soap, and derivatives, would fall?
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    Sticky: Oh NO! Another new soap I have to try?? Where...

    Oh NO!

    Another new soap I have to try?? Where does it end??
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    Sticky: Hi Phrank, I know you're a SOTD Brother, so I...

    Hi Phrank,

    I know you're a SOTD Brother, so I assume you read my last SOTD post.

    I used the "88" for the first time yesterday. As far as I can tell, it is identical to Oxford & Cambridge except...
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    Sticky: Thanks to this thread, all my latest soap...

    Thanks to this thread, all my latest soap purchases have been top notch ... No more dogs!

    This arrived yesterday, and I love the scent .. possibly more than Oxford & Cambridge...

    Thanks Obie!!...
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    Sticky: Yes, I agree.. I find it amazing that such a...

    Yes, I agree..

    I find it amazing that such a niche market can support so many artisan soapmakers. And, every review states that the new arrival "explodes with lather" without even necessitating...
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    Sticky: This is the direction I'm headed also! I had...

    This is the direction I'm headed also!

    I had alot and gave away alot. I now feel the need to pare down further so I can just use my most favored selections.
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    Sticky: I made up two parcels and donated about 5 soaps...

    I made up two parcels and donated about 5 soaps each to gents new to the game. I paid shipping also.

    Many kindnesses were shown to me when I started out, and the variety opened up a whole new...
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    Sticky: Is that pronounced Franken stine or Franken...

    Is that pronounced Franken stine or Franken schteen?
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    Sticky: What a great post... You've captured the...

    What a great post... You've captured the situation we're all mired in to a tee!!
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    Sticky: I'm glad I read this, as I was just about to buy...

    I'm glad I read this, as I was just about to buy St. James of London based on Obie's rating. The world of creams has produced my greatest disappointments over the years, with the Simpsons cream being...
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    Sticky: I bought the Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge...

    I bought the Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge soap a while back. I said then I wouldn't use it until I rid the cabinet of some of the other soaps that were in disfavor. I donated two assorted...
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    Sticky: There are surely more Aquisition Disorders to...

    There are surely more Aquisition Disorders to come! :)

    Don't forget strops and brushes!
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    Sticky: Yes, I used to long for hot lather, and always...

    Yes, I used to long for hot lather, and always meant to invest in a scuttle. Being as scrupulous with a dollar as I am, I tried various methods, that should have worked, to imitate a scuttle. All...
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    Sticky: I agree that Obie's post should be made a...

    I agree that Obie's post should be made a stickie.

    So much hype swirls around soaps and creams ... that is why I've got so much here to be used up. I read a gushing review, foolishly buy it, only...
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    Sticky: Well, I went and did it .. On the strength of...

    Well, I went and did it ..

    On the strength of Obie's recommendation, and due to the fact that this has intrigued me for so long, I went and bought the Czech & Speake Oxford and Cambridge Shave...
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    Sticky: Just remembered another that makes it to my top...

    Just remembered another that makes it to my top tier, and it is very inexpensive ... as if that has anything to do with it.

    I buy the Palmolive Classic shave sticks and remill them into a bowl two...
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    Sticky: As usual, excellent information from Obie that...

    As usual, excellent information from Obie that cuts through all the hype and gets right to the point!

    I consider my knowledge of soaps and creams to be the weakest link along my path of straight...
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