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DonJose · 24-11-2009 8:46pm

Osu wrote: »

Love still site for keeping me race track in order.

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CrowdedHouse · 24-11-2009 9:03pm

Going to order some Floid from Chris.
Don't know how he makes money,must cost a fortune to post those big bottles.

Shaving.ie · 24-11-2009 11:43pm

CrowdedHouse wrote: »

Going to order some Floid from Chris.
Don't know how he makes money,must cost a fortune to post those big bottles.

The heavy stuff (P160, Cella, Floid) is an issue alright... I will have to review the postage costs at some stage again due to the arrival of the 1kg + products

Old'n'Cranky · 25-11-2009 1:31am

Shaving.ie wrote: »

The heavy stuff (P160, Cella, Floid) is an issue alright... I will have to review the postage costs at some stage again due to the arrival of the 1kg + products

I for one would have no problem paying postage for the heavier stuff. If I recall correctly it was €6 postage for 1/2 kg of P160. Yet the item was sent with free postage because it was over the €10

CrowdedHouse · 25-11-2009 8:44am

OldnCranky wrote: »

I for one would have no problem paying postage for the heavier stuff

+1

Amalgam · 25-11-2009 3:09pm

Chris, the Taylor Of Old Bond Street Bay Rum Aftershave Lotion, does that evaporate well, or will it leave a balm like feel after?

Cabaal · 25-11-2009 3:25pm

I've no problem with paying shipping on larger items as long as smaller items remain free.....£6 shipping for a pack of blades from UK ffs!

bothyhead · 25-11-2009 6:18pm

I wouldn't mind paying postage on any order. I've got a few orders from Chris where the postage cost has been about 3.50, and my order value has probably been just over the 20 eur mark.

Once the postage amount is fair, I can't see too many people complaining. What is annoying, however, is when someone on ebay, for example, charges a tenner for postage, and the frank mark shows it cost 1.20 :mad:

Old'n'Cranky · 25-11-2009 6:33pm

bothyhead wrote: »

What is annoying, however, is when someone on ebay, for example, charges a tenner for postage, and the frank mark shows it cost 1.20 :mad:

True very true. Even the cost of packaging wouldn't bring it up to that much, which is another thing that wasn't factored in when I said the postage was €6 for the 1/2 kg of P160 from shaving.ie

Shaving.ie · 25-11-2009 9:54pm

Amalgam wrote: »

Chris, the Taylor Of Old Bond Street Bay Rum Aftershave Lotion, does that evaporate well, or will it leave a balm like feel after?

Amalgam, I'm not 100% sure to be honest.. I cant justify treating myself to another aftershave! Taylor's say it can also be used as a cologne so I would have thought it would evaporate but I could be wrong.

CrowdedHouse · 25-11-2009 10:26pm

Amalgam wrote: »

Chris, the Taylor Of Old Bond Street Bay Rum Aftershave Lotion, does that evaporate well, or will it leave a balm like feel after?

I have some,it leaves a slight balm feeling.
TBH it wouldn't be a favourite Bay Rum of mine - I find the scent very light and fades very quickly.My bottle forms a sediment in the bottom of the bottle,don't know if this is normal.

Pinaud Virgin Island is yer man - especially for the 'fires of hell' feeling on the face

DonJose · 26-11-2009 12:12am

Chris when you get new stock don't be afraid to shout about it

I found and ordered the following which I found hidden on your site.

Taylors St James Collection Luxury After Shave Lotion
http://www.shaving.ie/products/Taylors-St-James-Collection-Luxury-After-Shave-Lotion.html

To complete the collection I had to get the Floid blue

Floid Blue Italian After Shave
http://www.shaving.ie/products/Floid-Blue-Italian-After-Shave.html

Amalgam · 26-11-2009 12:50am

DonJose wrote: »

To complete the collection I had to get the Floid blue

Floid Blue Italian After Shave
http://www.shaving.ie/products/Floid-Blue-Italian-After-Shave.html

DonJose, tell us how that relates, in strenght and scent, against the Italian and Vigoroso (Spanish).

About updates, doesn't Shaving.ie have an RSS feed?

Gran Hermano · 26-11-2009 2:06am

The RSS feed is great, I've added it to my igoogle.

Star Lord · 26-11-2009 1:33pm

Wanted to say how awesome the service is from shaving.ie!

Placed an order at 9:27 on Monday, it was shipped at 12:15 on Monday, and arrived in the post on Tuesday! Incredibly well packaged with plenty of bubble wrap too. Tried the TOBS lemon and lime tub last night, very nice scent, nice lather and a very nice shave from it. Looking forward to trying the Avocado next time

Gillo · 26-11-2009 3:06pm

Have to agree with you Damo, in fact I was already about to post the same thing. Placed an order this morning and it's already on the way, hoepfully get it tomorrow...

The Lemon and Lime sounded a bit "zesty" so I tried the Avacodo, going from a few posters here, still think I'll L&L in the summer when I normally wear clinque Happy, they could have a very nice mix!

Still Kudo's to Chris, compared to a number of companies I've used in Ireland and the UK that has to be by far the fastest turnaround I have ever seen. He'll definetly get more of my money.

Cabaal · 26-11-2009 3:48pm

Gillo wrote: »

Still Kudo's to Chris, compared to a number of companies I've used in Ireland and the UK that has to be by far the fastest turnaround I have ever seen. He'll definetly get more of my money.

Agreed, the vast majority of companys in Ireland who sell stuff on-line suck!

They either ignore e-mails, incorrect prices, charge insane shipping, have same prices as normal shops or there site is forever "Under Construction"

DonJose · 26-11-2009 4:23pm

Gillo wrote: »

Have to agree with you Damo, in fact I was already about to post the same thing. Placed an order this morning and it's already on the way, hoepfully get it tomorrow...

Agreed x 2. I'd like to see shaving.ie grow and have a bigger selection. I'd also like to see them stock Blue Bird blades. They have to be one of the best blades out their. Terrific shave and a great price.

CrowdedHouse · 26-11-2009 7:01pm

Another supporter definitely.

Got a bottle of Floid and some TOBS Avocado from Chris today.(Tues night - arrived this morning - we're spoiled)

The Floid is a man sized bottle - lifetime supply !

Just dabbed on some Floid - I think I'll like it. My sister was around at the time, she said it's like Johnsons Baby Shampoo :pac:

Will lash it on it the morning after a shave with DonJose's Bluebird

Amalgam · 26-11-2009 7:11pm

CrowdedHouse wrote: »

Another supporter definitely.

Got a bottle of Floid and some TOBS Avocado from Chris today.(Tues night - arrived this morning - we're spoiled)

The Floid is a man sized bottle - lifetime supply !

Just dabbed on some Floid - I think I'll like it. My sister was around at the time, she said it's like Johnsons Baby Shampoo :pac:

Will lash it on it the morning after a shave with DonJose's Bluebird

It's a wolf in sheep's clothing, you'll only get that menthol kick after shaving.

GD · 26-11-2009 8:07pm

I meant to post a note of praise last week re the service as well.

Ordered a TOBS sandalwood giftset on Wednesday afternoon and it arrived on Friday morning. Top Class.

Rowley Birkin QC · 26-11-2009 8:40pm

Had my first look at the site today and I'm looking at getting a "proper" razor but I know nothing about them, maybe some kind of FAQ on the pros and cons of traditional razors, shaving soap and badger brushes vs. Gillettes latest turbocharged offering!

DonJose · 26-11-2009 9:05pm

Maybe its time for Chris to put a starter shaving kit together for sale. If I was starting all over again I'd go with the following for starters.

Merkur Progress
Muhle Pure Badger Black Shave Brush
Mitchells Wool Fat Shaving Soap and Dish
Two Of A Kind DE Blade Sample Pack
Proraso After Shave Lotion Splash

Rowley Birkin QC · 26-11-2009 9:25pm

DonJose wrote: »

Maybe its time for Chris to put a starter shaving kit together for sale. If I was starting all over again I'd go with the following for starters.

Merkur Progress
Muhle Pure Badger Black Shave Brush
Mitchells Wool Fat Shaving Soap and Dish
Two Of A Kind DE Blade Sample Pack
Proraso After Shave Lotion Splash

That's pretty much what I mean, maybe an instruction manual to go with it!

DonJose · 26-11-2009 9:34pm

Rowley Birkin QC wrote: »

That's pretty much what I mean, maybe an instruction manual to go with it!

Here you go, anything from this guy, he also visits this forum.

http://www.youtube.com/user/mantic59

Shaving.ie · 27-11-2009 2:06pm

DonJose wrote: »

Maybe its time for Chris to put a starter shaving kit together for sale. If I was starting all over again I'd go with the following for starters.

Merkur Progress
Muhle Pure Badger Black Shave Brush
Mitchells Wool Fat Shaving Soap and Dish
Two Of A Kind DE Blade Sample Pack
Proraso After Shave Lotion Splash

I ment to have this sorted a while ago but I have been side tracked. I hope to have a starter kit section up and running soon.

CrowdedHouse · 27-11-2009 3:37pm

Glad I got me big bottle of Floid before the new postal charges

keane2097 · 27-11-2009 9:41pm

DonJose wrote: »

Maybe its time for Chris to put a starter shaving kit together for sale. If I was starting all over again I'd go with the following for starters.

Merkur Progress
Muhle Pure Badger Black Shave Brush
Mitchells Wool Fat Shaving Soap and Dish
Two Of A Kind DE Blade Sample Pack
Proraso After Shave Lotion Splash

Good post - do people generally agree with these selections?

keane2097 · 27-11-2009 9:42pm

Shaving.ie wrote: »

I ment to have this sorted a while ago but I have been side tracked. I hope to have a starter kit section up and running soon.

This would be extremely helpful...

Can we expect it to be ready before xmas??

Shaving.ie · 27-11-2009 9:48pm

keane2097 wrote: »

This would be extremely helpful...

Can we expect it to be ready before xmas??

Yes, In the next week I would say.

keane2097 · 27-11-2009 9:55pm

Shaving.ie wrote: »

Yes, In the next week I would say.

Would you expect the kits to cost a bit less than just buying each of the items individually?

For example I was thinking of ordering DonJose's list of products to get me started - would I do better by waiting till you're putting things together in a pack do you reckon?

Shaving.ie · 27-11-2009 10:05pm

keane2097 wrote: »

Would you expect the kits to cost a bit less than just buying each of the items individually?

For example I was thinking of ordering DonJose's list of products to get me started - would I do better by waiting till you're putting things together in a pack do you reckon?

It may be a little bit less but the downside is it will limit product choice.

CrowdedHouse · 27-11-2009 10:21pm

keane2097 wrote: »

Good post - do people generally agree with these selections?

I'm not so sure about Mitchells Wool Fat soap for a beginner...
It is an excellent soap but I find it can be finicky to lather at times,I don't know why.I think a tube of Prorasso or any of the TOBS creams would be more 'foolproof' for a beginner.

bothyhead · 27-11-2009 11:56pm

keane2097 wrote: »

Good post - do people generally agree with these selections?

I imagine that for the razor, the progress will win hands down; the only thing people will differ on will be whether it should be the long or short handled version. The sample pack of blades will be a must as well.

keane2097 · 28-11-2009 12:01am

bothyhead wrote: »

I imagine that for the razor, the progress will win hands down; the only thing people will differ on will be whether it should be the long or short handled version. The sample pack of blades will be a must as well.

What about the soap?

The recommended brush and aftershave splash stuff are out of stock at the moment.

Would these be decent enough replacements:-

Omega 63162 Pure Badger Shaving Brush with Stand

Proraso Liquid Cream Aftershave Balm

Gran Hermano · 28-11-2009 12:48am

I'd also vote for Progress, either version, Prorasso or TOBS and a Semogue brush.

An all Prorasso or Speick bundle would also be worth considering.

Mitchell's Wool fat soap is one of my favourites and I use it several times a week but I agree with Crowded House, it's not a good starter soap as can be tricky to lather especially if you have hard water.

keane2097 · 28-11-2009 1:12am

Gran Hermano wrote: »

I'd also vote for Progress, either version, Prorasso or TOBS and a Semogue brush.

An all Prorasso or Speick bundle would also be worth considering.

Mitchell's Wool fat soap is one of my favourites and I use it several times a week but I agree with Crowded House, it's not a good starter soap as can be tricky to lather especially if you have hard water.

Thanks for the advice.

Can anyone recommend to me a soap that would be suitable for a beginner then?

Gran Hermano · 28-11-2009 2:13am

keane2097 wrote: »

Thanks for the advice.

Can anyone recommend to me a soap that would be suitable for a beginner then?

Creams are easier to lather than soaps I find. The soft Italian soaps are easy to lather, P160 or Prorasso Aloe and Green tea (white tub) would be a good starting soap.If buying P160 you'll need a container or bowl to keep it in.

keane2097 · 28-11-2009 2:26am

Gran Hermano wrote: »

Creams are easier to lather than soaps I find. The soft Italian soaps are easy to lather, P160 or Prorasso Aloe and Green tea (white tub) would be a good starting soap.If buying P160 you'll need a container or bowl to keep it in.

Nice one - that's my order ready so...

I'm going for:

Proraso Sensitive Shaving Soap with Aloe and Green Tree

Proraso Liquid Cream Aftershave Balm

Omega 63162 Pure Badger Shaving Brush with Stand

Two Of A Kind DE Blade Sample Pack

Merkur Progress Long Handle 510001

for a grand total of e96.41...

Happy enough with the selection.

Finally...

Any coupon codes!?

Amalgam · 28-11-2009 11:32am

What would members have as an idea for non Progress starter kits?

Here's one maybe:

Mühle R106 (a noble razor, tempers and compliments various blades)

Taylors of Old Bond Street Shaving Cream Bowl Selection (Lather makes itself..)

I'd like to offset the Mühle with something that will give a tingle to the ears of the buyer, which is why I'd go for:

Semogue 2010

Round off the package with a familiar name for the buyer:

Gillette 7 O Clock Super Stainless Razor Blades

Just an idea.

keane2097 · 28-11-2009 11:38am

Amalgam wrote: »

What would members have as an idea for non Progress starter kits?

Here's one maybe:

Mühle R106 (a noble razor, tempers and compliments various blades)

Taylors of Old Bond Street Shaving Cream Bowl Selection (Lather makes itself..)

I'd like to offset the Mühle with something that will give a tingle to the ears of the buyer, which is why I'd go for:

Semogue 2010

Round off the package with a familiar name for the buyer:

Gillette 7 O Clock Super Stainless Razor Blades

Just an idea.

I'm a complete noob with all this stuff so as soon as the stuff I've ordered arrives i'll be able to give a bit of insight into how it works for the absolute beginner...

Amalgam · 28-11-2009 11:49am

keane2097 wrote: »

I'm a complete noob...

Then wait for other boardsies to shoot my selection to bits, it is best to get a tangle of middle ground from a few members, rather than just one.

To criticise my own selection, the Mühle can be slippy if you have a shaving hand with any kind of pre shave oil or shaving cream on the fingers.

keane2097 · 28-11-2009 11:56am

Amalgam wrote: »

Then wait for other boardsies to shoot my selection to bits, it is best to get a tangle of middle ground from a few members, rather than just one.

To criticise my own selection, the Mühle can be slippy if you have a shaving hand with any kind of pre shave oil or shaving cream on the fingers.

Don't worry - I ordered my gear last night, largely based on suggestions by Gran Hermano and DonJose...

You can see the list of items I'm getting just up above...

Any thoughts?

Amalgam · 28-11-2009 12:00pm

keane2097 wrote: »

Any thoughts?

A fine selection. On a personal level I'd have chosen a short handled Progress, for myself. I'm partial\biased towards Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving cream too, it has to be said.. You'll see if you get a chance to use it. Lovely stuff.

CrowdedHouse · 28-11-2009 12:06pm

Amalgam wrote: »

Then wait for other boardsies to shoot my selection to bits, it is best to get a tangle of middle ground from a few members, rather than just one.

Well I think that's an excellent selection.I'm glad someone recommended a fixed razor,'cos I'm just not a fan of adjustables and I think for a beginner they just add another unwanted variable while trying to get the 'hang' of wet shaving.
As you say the TOBS lathers itself almost,I'm sure the Semogue and the blades would be fine too.
(I've not tried the Muhle razor - Merkur 34HD possible alternative)

keane2097 · 28-11-2009 12:14pm

Amalgam wrote: »

I'm partial\biased towards Taylor of Old Bond Street shaving cream too, it has to be said.. You'll see if you get a chance to use it. Lovely stuff.

Looks like a lovely set alright - I'd say I'll order it next time I'm getting something just to try it out based on your recommendation...

It's a pity you weren't around four or five hours ago when I was ordering :pac:

bothyhead · 28-11-2009 5:11pm

keane2097 wrote: »

Looks like a lovely set alright - I'd say I'll order it next time I'm getting something just to try it out based on your recommendation...

Re: TOBS

Yes, it's very nice. It makes a good lather, and the scents are herbal without being flowery. I have lemon and lime, which has a nice zing to it - I don't know if I would quite call the scent citrus, but it is nice. I also have avocado, which is gorgeous. It reminds me of the smell of freshly dug soil, or perhaps the smell you get from damp forest leaves; quite earthy. I also like proraso in the tub; it's gently mentholated, without being too invigorating. I think Taylor's has a reputation for being slightly easier to leather, though personally I've no problems with proraso.

bothyhead · 28-11-2009 5:17pm

CrowdedHouse wrote: »

Merkur 34HD possible alternative

Yup, the lack of adjustment might be a positive thing for beginners. The Merkur range are pure German engineering, which will last a lifetime. It's quite possible it would be a user's only razor purchase.

GD · 28-11-2009 8:58pm

Hard to go wrong with either the TOBS or Proraso creams.

The Proraso ASB is really nice as well.

Reading all these choices has me reaching for the credit card again.

seosamh · 28-11-2009 11:22pm

I just tried Mitchell's Wool Fat and all I can say is 'Wow'. I followed the B&B guide to getting a great lather and had creamy lather worked up in no time. It provided great cushion and slickness for 3 passes and I think this is a keeper.
I want to try out the Speick shaving cream I just got but now I am in no hurry!

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