JTSpartan
Shave Member
Thanks, Jeff!
What is made in China now? The Oumo knot? I suspect they’ve always been made there. The Fine soaps are made by TFS in Italy.
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What is made in China now? The Oumo knot? I suspect they’ve always been made there. The Fine soaps are made by TFS in Italy.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Oops, my bad! I thought I remembered reading that the new generation of Fine soaps are now made in China. Or maybe, now that you mention it, the owner in Italy may be of Chinese descent!
JTSpartan
Shave Member
Yes, Tcheon Fung Sing is Italian. They also make many of the RazoRock soaps in addition to their own label. Imho, there can be a wide range of quality based on which of their bases are used.
When I think of the self-inflicted dousings of all the cheap, stinky AS and cologne I sampled in my youth, it makes me shudder.
Only those inflicted with deep seated Joe Namath hatred would refuse the opportunity to generously douse one’s self in the mostest glorious stank of all ages, Brut
That would be me. I was a Baltimore Colts fan; Unitas was a boyhood hero. I was born in Baltimore, but moved when I was 2.
JTSpartan
Shave Member
November 20th
Prewar Canadian Tech w GSB (1)
Omega Pro / Poculi Beehive
Jeeves Blood on Steel 30DC combo
Thayers
A smooth 2 pass weekend shave earlier. The simple, humble Tech does its job. This older Jeeves lather is still amongst the very best in my den. I need to reach for the few I have left more regularly. This Hanae Mori dupe isn’t a fave, but did get a positive comment from SWMBO, which doesn’t necessarily happen super often...
Have a great night all!
Prewar Canadian Tech w GSB (1)
Omega Pro / Poculi Beehive
Jeeves Blood on Steel 30DC combo
Thayers
A smooth 2 pass weekend shave earlier. The simple, humble Tech does its job. This older Jeeves lather is still amongst the very best in my den. I need to reach for the few I have left more regularly. This Hanae Mori dupe isn’t a fave, but did get a positive comment from SWMBO, which doesn’t necessarily happen super often...
Have a great night all!
JTSpartan
Shave Member
Interesting... I’m mistaken, then. Whatever it is...I think the 2019 BOS was the Hanae Mori dupe. Also Tsuka by Stirling.
I know someone guilty if hoarding the stuff.
JTSpartan
Shave Member
Went back and read the original thread on the BoS. Here are the notes:
- Top Notes: Pepper, Cinnamon
- Middle Notes: Labdanum, Incense, Tobacco Leaf, Osmanthus
- Base Notes: Musk, Iso E Super, Vetiver, Cedar, Vanilla, Nagarmotha.
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
They're the good things in Tabac!!!!Went back and read the original thread on the BoS. Here are the notes:
No idea what some of these things are....
- Top Notes: Pepper, Cinnamon
- Middle Notes: Labdanum, Incense, Tobacco Leaf, Osmanthus
- Base Notes: Musk, Iso E Super, Vetiver, Cedar, Vanilla, Nagarmotha.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Techs are great razors, Jason! Glad your shave went well. Enjoy your weekend!
wristwatchb
Shave Member
Brut is Max Headroom approved for evening shaves and application just prior to sleep prep CPAP full face masking.
Brut is also the top performer in the category of COVID mask buffers.
Oh, and overdosing is encouraged.
JTSpartan
Shave Member
November 22nd
Cooper MonoBilt w Polsilver
APShave flattop/ Sapele
Mike's Orange, Cedar & Pepper
Thayers
Chatillon Lux Bon Vivant
Inspired by Jeff to grab the MonoBilt this morning. Whatever Mt. Rushmore of vintage shavers I have, this cool razor is on it. Efficient and Smooth. Not much Bon Vivant left now, but I still have a couple other CL splashes. Such is life.
Have a great day all!
Cooper MonoBilt w Polsilver
APShave flattop/ Sapele
Mike's Orange, Cedar & Pepper
Thayers
Chatillon Lux Bon Vivant
Inspired by Jeff to grab the MonoBilt this morning. Whatever Mt. Rushmore of vintage shavers I have, this cool razor is on it. Efficient and Smooth. Not much Bon Vivant left now, but I still have a couple other CL splashes. Such is life.
Have a great day all!
JTSpartan
Shave Member
November 23rd
Canadian prewar Tech w GSB
Omega Pro/Resin
Soap Commander Endurance
Thayers
Shulton Old Spice AS
Went back to the humble Tech today and was rewarded with an effortless 3 pass'er that left me just short of perfect. The simple Tech head is so maneuverable and glides so well. I guess there are reasons why the design has lasted over 80 years.
Maybe a bit of sandpaper along the jawline, but certainly not complaining. I'd guess 5-6 days left on the Soap Commander, unless it regenerates itself again before next time.
Not much left in the Shulton bottle either these days, but I've got a Spare to the Heir, so I'm not in panic mode.
Have a great day all!
Canadian prewar Tech w GSB
Omega Pro/Resin
Soap Commander Endurance
Thayers
Shulton Old Spice AS
Went back to the humble Tech today and was rewarded with an effortless 3 pass'er that left me just short of perfect. The simple Tech head is so maneuverable and glides so well. I guess there are reasons why the design has lasted over 80 years.
Maybe a bit of sandpaper along the jawline, but certainly not complaining. I'd guess 5-6 days left on the Soap Commander, unless it regenerates itself again before next time.
Not much left in the Shulton bottle either these days, but I've got a Spare to the Heir, so I'm not in panic mode.
Have a great day all!
JTSpartan
Shave Member
Thanks! I probably don't reach for this razor enough, Chris. I have a '51 Ball End sitting in the drawer for my son when he needs it as well.
JTSpartan
Shave Member
November 24th
Canadian prewar Tech w GSB
APShave GELousy SHD/BRM
Highland Springs Kootenay Blue
Thayers
Barrister's Reserve Cool
A bit of a long one today. Tomorrow will be similar, but not anything that is unworkable. Such is life...not complaining.
Another solid shave with the Tech this morning. I like the scent of this local soap, but I think I'd like to try their tallow base next time, if there is one. Finishing with the Cool is always a favourite.
Have a great night all!
Canadian prewar Tech w GSB
APShave GELousy SHD/BRM
Highland Springs Kootenay Blue
Thayers
Barrister's Reserve Cool
A bit of a long one today. Tomorrow will be similar, but not anything that is unworkable. Such is life...not complaining.
Another solid shave with the Tech this morning. I like the scent of this local soap, but I think I'd like to try their tallow base next time, if there is one. Finishing with the Cool is always a favourite.
Have a great night all!
The Tech seems to be a real work horse around here. Have yet to hear anyone complain about a Tech shave. Personally, I prefer TTOs over the 3-piece design.