ajaxlepinski wrote:I walked into a diner restroom, a few years ago, and whatever cleaner they were using, smelled exactly like Pre de Provence!
If I remember correctly, pdp is a green tea fragrance. Very nice.
Edit: I guess it’s sage. Still green.

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ajaxlepinski wrote:I walked into a diner restroom, a few years ago, and whatever cleaner they were using, smelled exactly like Pre de Provence!
BroSlinger wrote:It shouldn’t. I’ve used a number of bay rums, and the burn never went beyond what cinnamon, clove, and alcohol should do inherently. I just didn’t want to use it after a chemical burn because of the inherent “sensation” of the warm spices in all bay rums. It would have made a compound problem, when normally I don’t have issues with br.
Walt wrote:But when the hour is nigh, and the lights are low, and I got a little toothpick of a shwag joint in my teeth, and my friends want to hear me play "Into the Void", or "TNT", "or "Cemetery Gates"...I plug my 600 dollar guitar into my 150 dollar amp, and I am a Rawk gawd.
BroSlinger wrote:ajaxlepinski wrote:I walked into a diner restroom, a few years ago, and whatever cleaner they were using, smelled exactly like Pre de Provence!
If I remember correctly, pdp is a green tea fragrance. Very nice.
Edit: I guess it’s sage. Still green.
Walt wrote:But when the hour is nigh, and the lights are low, and I got a little toothpick of a shwag joint in my teeth, and my friends want to hear me play "Into the Void", or "TNT", "or "Cemetery Gates"...I plug my 600 dollar guitar into my 150 dollar amp, and I am a Rawk gawd.
BroSlinger wrote:Psa. Razorrock has baby smooth razors in all 3 colors for $25. I just bought the silver one to round out the collection.
I don’t mind having identical razors. It makes it easier to audition new blades. I have a double digit number of new blades to try and only one face to shave per day.
Walt wrote:But when the hour is nigh, and the lights are low, and I got a little toothpick of a shwag joint in my teeth, and my friends want to hear me play "Into the Void", or "TNT", "or "Cemetery Gates"...I plug my 600 dollar guitar into my 150 dollar amp, and I am a Rawk gawd.
BroSlinger wrote:Psa. Razorrock has baby smooth razors in all 3 colors for $25. I just bought the silver one to round out the collection.
I don’t mind having identical razors. It makes it easier to audition new blades. I have a double digit number of new blades to try and only one face to shave per day.
Steinmetzify wrote:BroSlinger wrote:Psa. Razorrock has baby smooth razors in all 3 colors for $25. I just bought the silver one to round out the collection.
I don’t mind having identical razors. It makes it easier to audition new blades. I have a double digit number of new blades to try and only one face to shave per day.
Crap. She’s in Paris and I don’t wanna spend anything right now just because she might need the $. Do they go on sale pretty often? That black one is dope!
newholland wrote:oh man! i can relate to the face burn thing.. sadly, bay rum, which i actually LOVE the smell of, really tears up my face and makes me itch like a mug. i love ogalalla, but after shaving if i use it, i scratch like a cat with fleas.
generally i don't suffer too bad, but i stick with a splash o' unscented witch hazel nowadays and it seems to do the trick for keeping burn back.
anybody else use witch hazel? or know a good non-burny bay rum?
BroSlinger wrote:newholland wrote:oh man! i can relate to the face burn thing.. sadly, bay rum, which i actually LOVE the smell of, really tears up my face and makes me itch like a mug. i love ogalalla, but after shaving if i use it, i scratch like a cat with fleas.
generally i don't suffer too bad, but i stick with a splash o' unscented witch hazel nowadays and it seems to do the trick for keeping burn back.
anybody else use witch hazel? or know a good non-burny bay rum?
Witch hazel doesn't seem to do a whole lot for me. I have oily skin, and generally have great success with alcohol, water, scent, and menthol.
RE: bay rums and burn. I've used the following.
Pinaud - burns like a mofo, but classic scent. worth the pain,. IMO.
Razorock - kind of burns. Unique scent. excellent.
Ajax's old salt - didn't really burn at all!smells GREAT.
Royall - burns like crazy. SO overpriced.
Dominica lime bay rum- didn't burn all that much, but hated the bottle. no flow restrictor. ugly. smell wasn't great.
St. Lucia - related to Dominica brand. but, better scent. much cooler bottle.
Master Bay rum - not sure. didn't burn like Pinaud, but also didn't smell as good.
Steinmetzify wrote:
Gonna have to go about halfway between passive and aggressive with this razor and these blades. Have the Personnas to try out as well. How long do you guys usually use a blade?
Steinmetzify wrote:She’s gone until the 27th, I was bored, shaved tonight. Really don’t need to shave every day, usually couple times a week will do me fine.
Figured after last one I could get a little more aggressive this time; was a mistake. Couple cuts; I have a weird part of my beard under my jawline that grows a different way than the rest, was trying to clean it up and started bleeding lol
Gonna have to go about halfway between passive and aggressive with this razor and these blades. Have the Personnas to try out as well. How long do you guys usually use a blade?
Other hand, I found some L’Occitaine Cade shave balm in my cabinet from last time I got into this, dig it. Nice low key clean scent.
newholland wrote:Steinmetzify wrote:
Gonna have to go about halfway between passive and aggressive with this razor and these blades. Have the Personnas to try out as well. How long do you guys usually use a blade?
no matter how sharp a blade is new, if i do a 3 or 4 pass full face shave, i get two shaves. i know a LOT of guys who do better than that but i get nicked like a mug after that, and for 30 cents, i'm on to the next.
way i figure it, it's just as easy to move on than nurse a worn out blade and haveta take care of weeping cuts on my face..i usually have 200 of the damn things in my drawer at any given time on purpose!
BroSlinger wrote:The old salt aftershave was awesome. Much much milder than expected, especially given the dark color. I love the savory pepper notes. It sets it apart from other bay rums. I wouldn’t change much about it. I actually wish it had more scent. Would make a nice cologne without the witch hazel. Thank you so much!!
BroSlinger wrote: Btw, old salt is ajax’s Home brew. The guy on the label is his gramps. Great aftershave. DARK and m i l d.
Walt wrote:But when the hour is nigh, and the lights are low, and I got a little toothpick of a shwag joint in my teeth, and my friends want to hear me play "Into the Void", or "TNT", "or "Cemetery Gates"...I plug my 600 dollar guitar into my 150 dollar amp, and I am a Rawk gawd.
Steinmetzify wrote:Black one so sick!
How’s that Tacit?
ajaxlepinski wrote:
Just ordered some Uncle Walter shave cream and a bottle of RazoRock Caribbean Holiday aftershave. Wooo hoooo!!!!
BroSlinger wrote:ajaxlepinski wrote:
Just ordered some Uncle Walter shave cream and a bottle of RazoRock Caribbean Holiday aftershave. Wooo hoooo!!!!
How is the Caribbean Holiday?
I'm curious since I need to do a 4th IB order this month.![]()
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Walt wrote:But when the hour is nigh, and the lights are low, and I got a little toothpick of a shwag joint in my teeth, and my friends want to hear me play "Into the Void", or "TNT", "or "Cemetery Gates"...I plug my 600 dollar guitar into my 150 dollar amp, and I am a Rawk gawd.
Walt wrote:But when the hour is nigh, and the lights are low, and I got a little toothpick of a shwag joint in my teeth, and my friends want to hear me play "Into the Void", or "TNT", "or "Cemetery Gates"...I plug my 600 dollar guitar into my 150 dollar amp, and I am a Rawk gawd.