Maybe you could give us some examples of these "inane" posts you speak of?
Gripes and rants
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Maybe you could give us some examples of these "inane" posts you speak of?
So that further discussion can be kept on the highest plane possible I will retract the word STUPID and search for my Thesaurus.
As someone who has been coming to this site for at least a couple of years before joining, I can attest that search results for shaving info on sites other than here have often been terrible, misleading and/or suspect (i.e. articles in magazines supported by companies that sell the latest multi blade shaver). This is simply the best place to get the best info on shaving, and as it turns out, on a number of related and unrelated subjects.
I agree and that is why I am proud to be a member.
Opinions are like ... belly buttons. Yeah, that's the body part I'm thinking of. Yeah. Opinions are like belly buttons: everybody's got one.
The point being, get to know the quality of the guy telling you something before you trust what he says. Just because he has a bazzillion posts, or a bunch of special "badges" next to his name, or is called Ouch, doesn't mean you should trust his judgment in Japanese knives or tacos. Well, if he's Ouch you can trust him, but otherwise ...
Let's face it - our reviews and our search software are pretty close to rotten.
That's a pretty good and succinct review right there.
+1 ... and sometimes, old members change (hopefully improve) their opinions and have something new to say.
What's another word for "Thesaurus"??
Wait......there are numbers on the blades?!?!? What do they mean?!?!?!?!?
I'm probably guilty of half of these gripes but in my opinion this razor that I have only looked at, don't know the name of and have never touched is clearly the best I have ever used 
Cheers gents
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And I for one deeply appreciate your efforts, your explanation makes perfect sense.
Wait......there are numbers on the blades?!?!? What do they mean?!?!?!?!?
Cheers gents
Of course there are #s on the blades. Otherwise how would you know when it's time to flip the blade and use the other side?
Have to agree with #1. But my real gripe is users who can't lather MB . Just kidding, but I do wonder about that. And the "numbers on the blades" usually gets some seriously hilarious replies. In fact there's one right above
. Just kidding, but I do wonder about that. And the "numbers on the blades" usually gets some seriously hilarious replies. In fact there's one right above
So long as posts are friendly and polite, my tolerance for repeated or common discussions on any topic is virtually unlimited.
For most of the "Help me _______" or "Can you recommend a ___________" threads, I've just developed the habit of bookmarking or subscribing to my posts concerning common issues and products, and then cutting-and-pasting. It seems to be a win-win situation for everyone.
My ONLY gripe is the very rare occasion when an OP has a political ax to grind, rather than really wanting to discuss wet shaving. I've only recently seen this on a very few synthetic vs. natural hair brush discussions and a thread or two about blades from Russia when the Ukraine crisis first hit the news. It's unquestionably the exception, not the rule, here on B&B.
Whenever I feel the urge to roll my eyes or pound my keyboard after reading a post, I simply recall my early days of blissful ignorance about wet shaving and my desire to learn all that I could without truly knowing what questions to ask.
BTW, can anyone recommend a soft shaving brush, a soap that smells good or a sharp blade?
For most of the "Help me _______" or "Can you recommend a ___________" threads, I've just developed the habit of bookmarking or subscribing to my posts concerning common issues and products, and then cutting-and-pasting. It seems to be a win-win situation for everyone.
My ONLY gripe is the very rare occasion when an OP has a political ax to grind, rather than really wanting to discuss wet shaving. I've only recently seen this on a very few synthetic vs. natural hair brush discussions and a thread or two about blades from Russia when the Ukraine crisis first hit the news. It's unquestionably the exception, not the rule, here on B&B.
Whenever I feel the urge to roll my eyes or pound my keyboard after reading a post, I simply recall my early days of blissful ignorance about wet shaving and my desire to learn all that I could without truly knowing what questions to ask.
BTW, can anyone recommend a soft shaving brush, a soap that smells good or a sharp blade?
BwahahahahaI thought all the dinosaurs were extinct?
Yeah, the search feature is a bit weak. Did you have some specific shave stick questions? If you want to know about Palmolive or Speick, and don't get your answers in the soap forum, shoot me a PM.
Both are excellent, nuff said!
You mean Ouch isn't always right?
Yes, they are. I am down to one stick of Euro Palmolive, and almost out of Speick. I need to remedy this pronto.
I was just browsing Info on Arko. I haven't tried any of them.
Onomasticon.
When do you know you've changed avatar too many times?
When you can't recognize your own anymore.
When you can't recognize your own anymore.
I have to agree with #2 in a way. If I was to rate my top 5 soaps/creams 3 month ago when I started it would have been: Proraso green, MWF, Nivea original, Real Shaving Company, and L'Occitaine Cade but today it would be: Tabac, Arko, La Toja, RazorRock KOTC Lavendar and Cella. I would have posted how great Proraso is but now I would rate it middle of the pack -- it's usable but there are just so many better products out there. Now that I have tried a ton more products and my lathering is a lot better so I now have a much better idea about what good, bad, lathers look like. Of course, that's just part of the learning process and being an enthusiastic shaver.
Actually, the best thing I find is just go to Google and type in your search term along with "Badger and Blade". It's actually better than the site engine almost every time.
Now my gripe is the "Use more product!" thread. I mean really... oh wait... hold on... those are actually some of the BEST threads!
Actually, the best thing I find is just go to Google and type in your search term along with "Badger and Blade". It's actually better than the site engine almost every time.
Now my gripe is the "Use more product!" thread. I mean really... oh wait... hold on... those are actually some of the BEST threads!
