Recent content by Aaron Hall

I just messaged the artisan. He’s out east https://shave-ready.wixsite.com/razoirs-anciens/shop You can also see his work at Instagram; search “ALE RAZORS” (Login • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ale razors/ale) Enjoy!

Check out the ALE razors at razoirsancienne. Outrageous.

Sharks Super work great for me, too!

I really enjoy IAMCDB.

This is the only razor I can use daily. It took a while to get the angle right; after that just great shaves. My wife uses it, too, and loves it.

Today was Extro Arancia, a sample PIF’ed by a local. Unidimensional scent (not surprising, soap is called Orange). Good performance (slickness & cushion) but not on par with latest & greatest bases. A little dry on the post, but can add balm if I get annoyed. Decent soap, but wouldn’t buy in...

I love them! That said, I avoid pre-shaves, witch hazel, AS, and balms. The super fats allow me to use only the soap, simplifying things. Haven’t noticed a difference in the amount of acne yet; this approach will change if I do.

I’m in! This is very generous of you to offer. I have been pretty blessed in my life. About the only time“...but it’s home...” applies to me is when my wife and I were separated for a period of time. My mental illness was raging and I was unable to maintain our relationship. I moved into a...

I would not call The Covenant a light read. Relatively light in comparison, but not light. My favourite Michener was Mexico. Enjoy!

I would love to be in on this, if I am not too late. Feel strongly that you’ll finish the book first. That scent sounds intriguing; seems like it might be polarizing, as unique things tend to be. Suspect I would be in the like camp on that.

Saponification is a chemical reaction between fats (saturated [i.e. solid] or unsaturated [i.e. liquid]) and a strong base (i.e. lye). It is a fairly simple reaction, and my Dad (who is 75) can remember making soap on the farm from the fats (tallow) of whatever animal they had slaughtered/hunted...

Not in as I am Canadian. Great PIF, and might need to get that Blue soap; sounds like it’s in my wheelhouse.

I find the Maca Root & Aloe from The Body Shop a great performer at a budget price. If you like the smell it could be a winner.

Welcome! Happy shaves!

I am with @Gryffindor I also use Proraso cream. I rinse with hot water after use. Gently shake out loose water (do not bang as you could damage something). Each blade change I wipe it with a microfibre cloth to remove build up. If needed, I would use a toothbrush, but haven’t had to yet. Welcome!