I could care less about the Rockwell looks but am always wondering if there would be less facial drag if it were polished. Regardless, its still a better razor (i.e. shaves more efficiently and smoothly) than other razors I have that cost as much or 2 1/2 times the S's cost.
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I could care less about the Rockwell looks but am always wondering if there would be less facial drag if it were polished. Regardless, its still a better razor (i.e. shaves more efficiently and smoothly) than other razors I have that cost as much or 2 1/2 times the S's cost.
For a period of time I went bu Nanu Nanu on Facebook. Doe that make me dishonest? How about now that I am called Crag on this forum...does that make me dishonest. So what if he uses different names for different businesses? The products are spectacular and they speak for themselves.
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I have met Douglas at a couple of shaving events, and he has been very cool to chat with about products and other off topic subjects. His products are great. His soaps are excellent. And his prices are fair. He has also donated generously to many shaving events for swag bags and door prizes. And I love his marketing flair. Whatever weirdness may have happened in the past is water under the bridge. If you don’t like him or his products, don’t buy them. It’s as simple as that.
It wasn't the fact that he used another name, it was the fact he used those names to write fake reviews to help sell his products to make it look like others were doing it!! That was dishonest!! Dishonesty is dishonesty and there's no disputing that. He could have the best products in the world and I wouldn't give him the time of day... If you want to support someone dishonest, thats up to you!!
Don't forget about the stolen valor , @muzichead . That's a big one to me.
Stolen valor, lied about fake ingredient lists, shilling his products on forums under different avatars, attacking other artisans such as Stirling, annoying “flare” such as pith helmets and yacht captains hats, etc etc.
This is disappointing. Wanted to try one of the PAA balms too. Think I’ll look elsewhere.
Never mind the constant annoying advertising on FB.
This is gonna run and run:
Most forum reactions to the Smythe (or whatever his name and / or username is) fall into three categories beyond the initial
"We all make mistakes",
"So what?" and
"He did what?!?":
1. The people who practice super-ultra-mega forgiveness
2. The "I'm, like, so over it" people
3. The people who do not wish to murder Douglas Smythe, are not a species of bloody minded obsessive, but are happy to say,
"Well, that's f'd up and I want nothing to do with him".
Still, they cannot stop trying to explain to others why they feel what they feel, and are slightly alarmed that other people just don't get it (I'm one of those)
Most forum reactions to the Smythe (or whatever his name and / or username is) fall into three categories beyond the initial
"We all make mistakes",
"So what?" and
"He did what?!?":
1. The people who practice super-ultra-mega forgiveness
2. The "I'm, like, so over it" people
3. The people who do not wish to murder Douglas Smythe, are not a species of bloody minded obsessive, but are happy to say,
"Well, that's f'd up and I want nothing to do with him".
Still, they cannot stop trying to explain to others why they feel what they feel, and are slightly alarmed that other people just don't get it (I'm one of those)
@Lord Fatboy True (and well said 
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There are folks who fall into the third category that do not know his history. That is the only reason I comment on his series of companies.
).There are folks who fall into the third category that do not know his history. That is the only reason I comment on his series of companies.
Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
I can see this from several angles. He's come up with a number of really nice contributions. This is one I really like. Should it offset some errors?
I don't know the answer but I know I like this bay rum and will continue buying it unless I find one I like better.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Some errors!! You're saying that dishonesty is an error? Did I read that correctly? Not to mention he did these things deliberately!! You're a grown individual and can make decisions on your own, but "I" choose not to associate myself with people like that and at the same time will always voice to others when I can about said dishonesty!!
Oh, we're on the same page on that.@Lord Fatboy True (and well said
There are folks who fall into the third category that do not know his history. That is the only reason I comment on his series of companies.
I have an "Induction & Orientation Pack" pack folder of six different threads from six different sites I can send to anyone who wishes to learn the Douglas Smyth deep lore, lol
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Yes, I 100 percent agree, but I certainly respect those here who have magnificent museum quality antiques or gleaming rhodium-plated models. I'll just enjoy their photos and stick with what I have.
Agreed. I’ve collected less useful things myself. I was just trying to get more opinions on whether polished caps make a big difference. Should have just asked.
Could someone explain the benefit of rhodium plating? I have a Rockwell 6C and it's great.
Evidence you say?
Case closed.
Case closed.
Didn’t I just see a message here from Dougie; it was erased rather quickly by the moderators.
