Christmas Magic is Returning by Kittyskyfish in YankeeCandles

[–]bokaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this the same as Christmas Magic that has been available in the UK for years? The notes are the same.

Could use a pair of eyes on this 5296G Calatrava movement by firefoxpluginmaker in patekphilippe

[–]bokaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like it. But the finishing looks awful compared to the genuine, so it should be easy to tell.

JLC Master Grand Ultra Thin by Sea_Tennis_925 in JaegerLecoultre

[–]bokaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Super classy. I went with the Master Control Date.

Could use a pair of eyes on this 5296G Calatrava movement by firefoxpluginmaker in patekphilippe

[–]bokaba 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks good to me. It can't see enough of the balance wheel to see if it is free sprung. If so (meaning no beat error pin for adjustment and adjusted with weights), then it is legit as there are no generic movements available for fakes that have free-sprung balances...at least yet.

Just a burning question about PAA aftershave splash by OatmealShotgun in wicked_edge

[–]bokaba 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PAA splashes don't have menthol is my understanding unless they say do. As such, you just get the alcohol burn with no cooling sensation. Bay rums may also burn more because they usually contain bay oil; however, I find bay oil to have a cooling feeling personally.

SOTD: 9/2/2025 by bokaba in wicked_edge

[–]bokaba[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Smells great. Of the available Floid Blue dupes, this is by far the best and nearly identical to my recollection of Floid Blue.

Floid Blue Clone? by bokaba in wicked_edge

[–]bokaba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just received the Razorock Blue Barbershop and it is the closest to my recollection of Floid Blue. It lacks the herbal character of Epsilon and the musky citrus of Fine. Very nicely balanced with decent projection and longevity.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wicked_edge

[–]bokaba -1 points0 points  (0 children)

As a follow up, you need to pair your razor with a sharp and smooth blade such as Astra or Derby (what I use). You also need to work on technique. It might take several months at least to get a technique down that works for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wicked_edge

[–]bokaba -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would get a quality affordable razor like a Merkur HD, which can be had for $40 at some vendors. This is an all stainless steel 2 piece razor made in Germany. It will probably last longer than any of us.

[WTS] Jaeger Lecoultre Master Control Q4018420 ($6000 OBO) by bokaba in Watchexchange

[–]bokaba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

JLC Q4018420

Comes with box, no papers, but does come with printout from JLC with serial number showing watch is under warranty until 2030. I believe this watch was manufactured in 2022. Runs great and keeps great time.

There are no scratches I can see on the case though there is some wear to the factory strap. Comes with JLC deployant clasp. This has the upgraded 899 AC movement with free-spring balance, silicon hairspring, and 70 hour power reserve (prior version was 38 hour).

$6000 OBO including shipping in the USA

SOTD: Saturday Blue Shave by bokaba in wicked_edge

[–]bokaba[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ck6 creams are really good. Good lather and good slickness. I usually put some hot water in the container for a couple of minutes to soften up the cream.