The Art of Shaving

[Flounder]

Well I went to the local mall and what did I see... it was the Art of Shaving store. It wasn't there the last time I went to the mall (which was about 6 months ago)

SO I decide to pop in and it is a very nice store rather small and say with more than 5 or 6 people in there it would be crowded but it was pretty cool. So I decided to pick up some AOS Lemon cream and AS Lemon gel and was offered a free shave by an employee. Well unfortunately I had shaved that morning so I had no need for a 2nd shave but maybe next time I'll give it a twirl.

I'm about to jump in the shower and then put the AOS to work and see if it's high price is worth it. But I could imagine myself spending a few bills within the confines of that store. Almost more than if I had decided to walk into the Apple store (when I go in there I need to leave the wallet at home otherwise I'll end up with a few thousand more on my credit cards.)

 

[ouch]

I am not a fan of the entire AOS "mindset", and I think that some of their products border on the ridiculous ($20+ for an ounce of olive oil? Not even first press, I'll wager!). Their brushes are priced outlandishly, their a/s balm is glop, and their razors (aka- Mach3 blade holders) have to be somebody's idea of a joke.

Still, giving credit where credit is due, I must say that their shave creams are top notch, particularly the lavender and lemon. At $22, I wouldn't dream of calling them a ripoff in a world where Trumper, Harris, and Coates fetch $25+. Good stuff.

 

[guenron]

I am not a fan of the entire AOS "mindset", and I think that some of their products border on the ridiculous ($20+ for an ounce of olive oil? Not even first press, I'll wager!). Their brushes are priced outlandishly, their a/s balm is glop, and their razors (aka- Mach3 blade holders) have to be somebody's idea of a joke.

Still, giving credit where credit is due, I must say that their shave creams are top notch, particularly the lavender and lemon. At $22, I wouldn't dream of calling them a ripoff in a world where Trumper, Harris, and Coates fetch $25+. Good stuff.

You recognize that when there is nothing else in the area, it's the Best a Man Can Get!!!

 

[Austin]

I am also a fan of their shave creams. Everything else they offer is mediocre.

 

[Scotto]

AOS seems to generate ire for some of the reasons mentioned above. Personally, I think their creams are absolutely top notch. Their hair care products are also superlative. If you don't like them or their prices, simply don't buy from them.

 

[ouch]

You recognize that when there is nothing else in the area, it's the Best a Man Can Get!!!

Ron, you never run out of expressions, LOL.

I guess I'm spoiled, being a city slicker and all.

 

[rtaylor61]

I've considered trying the Lavender since no shipping would be involved.

Randy

 

[rasiermesserfan]

So I decided to pick up some AOS Lemon cream and AS Lemon gel and was offered a free shave by an employee.

What do they shave you with? A DE, a Mach 3, a straight?

 

[vox_rox]

You recognize that when there is nothing else in the area, it's the Best a Man Can Get!!!

I agree. If you're in a dessert, and someone offers you a class of muddy water with a tadpole swimming in it, that's what you drink. These multi-blade razor companies have cornered the market and their products are all you can get, at least easily, so it is indeed the best "you can get" - not the best that you can use.

It like the stand up ocmic, can't remember his name, talking about A&E being "Time well spent." and he just put the accent on the last word, with a pause between well and spent, and is sounds like time that you , well, will never get back.

Conspiracy theories anyone?

Peace,

Pierre

 

[woodbane]

I agree. If you're in a dessert.....................

Conspiracy theories anyone?

Peace,

Pierre

Yeah, if you're in a dessert, you'd better hope it's a Boston Cream Pie or there's definitely a conspiracy going on!

Now a desert on the other hand.............

Hey, just poking fun!!

 

[vox_rox]

Yeah, if you're in a dessert, you'd better hope it's a Boston Cream Pie or there's definitely a conspiracy going on!

Now a desert on the other hand.............

Dessert? Jesus! And of course my spell checker thought it was fine! Sheesh, so much for proofreading. And - get this - I'm a writer/editor. Yeah, I edit and proofread every day, for a living.

But, as it happens, I just checked and my DNA appears human. So, luckily, I can anticpate further errors. Oh joy...

Peace,

Pierre

 

[ouch]

But, as it happens, I just checked and my DNA appears human.
Pierre

Your avatar says otherwise.