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    What does the glycerine do?

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    Makes water, wetter. It retains water.

    You'll notice, it's the key ingredient in any skin/ hand lotion.
    I use one drop on wet hands, as a post shave application, followed with a AS of my choice.

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    I've read that some add a small amount of glycerin to their aftershave. Too much gets sticky. Thayers witch hazel has glycerin but IMO a bit too much. I cut it 50/50 with Dickerson's

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    Well this is a great idea! Never thought of it.
    I'm a bit angry, my wife took it upon herself to throw away my left over castle forbes because it was almost gone!
    I had at least 5 shaves left in it.
    Could've had myself a great start to a Frankenlather!
    Oh well, I'll keep this in mind.
    Thanks for the idea!
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeT View Post
    I'm a bit angry, my wife took it upon herself to throw away my left over castle forbes because it was almost gone!
    WHAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not only a waste of soap, but she deprived you of the feeling of finishing off the very last bit. I love finishing off shave software. It marks time.

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    I know, it was terrible! Had a sinking feeling.
    Was saving it for special occasions. Now I'm completely out of everything because my other soaps are gone too.
    I've got some samples that will be sent my way tomorrow so no worries. May have to give in to necessity and get some walmart stuff.
    Honestly I've been slacking on buying new soap/cream.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeT View Post
    I'm a bit angry, my wife took it upon herself to throw away my left over castle forbes because it was almost gone!
    I had at least 5 shaves left in it.
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    Whenever I have a soap or cream almost gone I scrape it into a bowl and put it aside and just keep adding until it’s full and have had pretty decent results with what I call “ Frankensoap ....
    "A Honer's adage "Hone-Shave-Repeat"

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    Frankensoap. I got to try this. Ve only ran out of a few types but t take soooo long. I will be givng this ubersoap a try tomorrow. Cant wait.
    It's just Sharpening, right?
    Jerry...

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    To each their own, but most good soaps don't need any help generating a good lather. Fortunately for me, my principal soap is excellent.
    Nonetheless, enjoy whatever you are using.
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