Recent content by armorrich

Thanks Tom for that great description. I think you're right, I need to slow down the process a bit. I'm used to the new triple blade razors which do a lot more with one swipe. I admit i'm enjoying the process though. Sooner or later i'll hit the right combination and things will go smoothly...if...

Thanks for your opinions regarding the Williams shaving soap. I chose the green tea and aloe poraso soap. It hasn't gotten here yet but i'm really looking forward to it. I also picked up some Astra blades. I'm currently using Wilkinson blades in a minty Star brand gold head razor with a black...

Greetings everyone. Anyone care to share an opinion on Williams shaving soap??? I've been using it for a while and it seems to work ok for me but i'll admit, i'd like to try something different. I just ordered a tub of Poraso green tea and aloe shave cream......will i notice a difference...

I'm pretty sure you're on the right track about the sleeve flap. I believe it was used to secure the winter mittens and prevent them from slipping. Another enigma is the button on the wind flap in the center of the chest...never figured what that was for either. I'm a goretex generation...

Thanks bigfella...i'll give them a lookover. I appreciate your input....best, rich

Hi everyone....just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Rich, I'm 53 years old & a Master Sgt. in the NY Army National Guard. I've always been interested in the '30's & '40's since i was a kid. I found this forum a while ago by chance and decided to join. I chose this thread to start off with...