anyone using talc these days

anncoates

Don't forget carbolic soap to educe the piquant bouquet of 70s borstal and Christian Brothers misery.

Candie

Candie wrote: »

On a related issue, does anyone use bar soap anymore?

remember Camay soap? oh I loved that, especially in a bath, Id lather myself up goodo, just like the woman in the ads did

Muise...

Trigger Happy wrote: »

If he should also keep a pack of Fishermans friend in his pocket then drop me a pm.

oh dear, no. Fishermans Friend is way too sharp and high-pitched - ruins the earthiness.

Pumpkinseeds

I had it used on me about a decade ago for an 'intimate' shave pre abdominal surgery. I'm shuddering at the memory of that day. It's not fun laying back legs akimbo being shaved and making awkward small talk with a nurse who is shaving your va jj with a razor blade.

Candie

Candie wrote: »

On a related issue, does anyone use bar soap anymore?

I just got an exfoliating one the other week, it's quite nice. It really does dry the skin out but plenty of body lotions be grand

Menas

Muise... wrote: »

oh dear, no. Fishermans Friend is way too sharp and high-pitched - ruins the earthiness.

I will tell "my friend". He will be crying in to his hip flask.

Muise...

Pumpkinseeds wrote: »

I had it used on me about a decade ago for an 'intimate' shave pre abdominal surgery. I'm shuddering at the memory of that day. It's not fun laying back legs akimbo being shaved and making awkward small talk with a nurse who is shaving your va jj with a razor blade.

it's the small talk that really makes that horrifying. "Going anywhere nice on your holidays?" :eek:

AssaultedPeanut

I use talc, bar soap (lush), shower gel or body lotions in different combinations depending on my mood and what kind of day it is. I just like having the options.

On a hot day it's nice to put a little puff of talc in your socks (if you wear runners constantly like me) keeps your feet fresh and sweat free

anncoates

Muise... wrote: »

oh dear, no. Fishermans Friend is way too sharp and high-pitched - ruins the earthiness.

Never had a fisherman's friend in my mouth but I'd say it would taste awful.

Tilly

anncoates wrote: »

Never had a fisherman's friend in my mouth but I'd say it would taste awful.

Where have you had them then??? :eek:

cat_dog

Candie wrote: »

On a related issue, does anyone use bar soap anymore?

I use Dove soap, it smells so good.

anncoates

Tilly wrote: »

Where have you had them then??? :eek:

This is where I say I kept them firmly griped in my hand, but I shall bow out.

Muise...

anncoates wrote: »

This is where I say I kept them firmly griped in my hand, but I shall bow out.

Bow? I prefer stern.

anncoates

anncoates wrote: »

Never had a fisherman's friend in my mouth but I'd say it would taste awful.

Up there with PK chewing gum in rankness.

cat_dog

Cydoniac wrote: »

Ah, everything is carcinogenic these days...

Studies have shown it increases the risk of ovarian cancer by around a third.
http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/cancer-info/healthyliving/cancercontroversies/talcum-powder/

Anyway, I thought only babies, fat people and old ladies use it;)

anncoates

Deleted User wrote: »

Up there with PK chewing gum in rankness.

True. Even the brown colour of them was manky.

Wonder do they even sell them anymore.

Ihatecuddles

My mother has carbolic soap. She buys it because she was in an institution when she was a child and reminds her of it. She hated every second there so not sure why she wants to be reminded of mean nuns and priests!

Ill never buy bar soap. Liquid all the way for me.

Karl Stein

You can't wash away the feeling of shame.

firestarter51

Trigger Happy wrote: »

Hell yes. Cant beat the old bar of imperial leather. Nothing nice then the smell of it when you take it out of its wrapper.
That fancy dan liquid soap in a dispenser is just a fad.

i use the same soap for my cut throat shave

Menas

firestarter51 wrote: »

i use the same soap for my cut throat shave

Top of the manly man league for you.
Unless you are a woman in which case....eh....

firestarter51

Trigger Happy wrote: »

Top of the manly man league for you.
Unless you are a woman in which case....eh....

no not female
cut throat is a great shave, i was nervous as hell the first couple of times but its great with imperial leather soap, and the same brand of talc after the shower

Muise...

firestarter51 wrote: »

no not female
cut throat is a great shave, i was nervous as hell the first couple of times but its great with imperial leather soap, and the same brand of talc after the shower

Would you like some Old Spice? And maybe you could stand over here by the wood fire? :D

The Diabolical Monocle

firestarter51 wrote: »

in the last two years i think i have become addicted to talc, started off with the baby powder and now ive found imperial leather, give that extra clean fresh feeling.....
thoughts ???

Regale us with tales of your slightly damp scrotum.

firestarter51

The Diabolical Monocle wrote: »

Regale us with tales of your slightly damp scrotum.

You sir/madam have a problem if that what your thinking

maguic24

firestarter51 wrote: »

in the last two years i think i have become addicted to talc, started off with the baby powder and now ive found imperial leather, give that extra clean fresh feeling.....
thoughts ???

I have really greasy hair and if I wash it everyday it makes it worse. So I stopped washing it every day and on the second day I use baby powder/talc to make it look less oily. I prefer it to dry shampoo.

Talc doesn't seem to be as popular anymore....I noticed it's banned in the swimming pool changing rooms at home??? No idea why??? Something to do with asthmatics??

yosser hughes

maguic24 wrote: »

I have really greasy hair and if I wash it everyday it makes it worse. So I stopped washing it every day and on the second day I use baby powder/talc to make it look less oily. I prefer it to dry shampoo.

Talc doesn't seem to be as popular anymore....I noticed it's banned in the swimming pool changing rooms at home??? No idea why??? Something to do with asthmatics??

It's linked to cancer.

The Backwards Man

Candie wrote: »

On a related issue, does anyone use bar soap anymore?

I have carbolic soap for when I am working outside. Can't beat it.

kneemos

Trigger Happy wrote: »

Top of the manly man league for you.
Unless you are a woman in which case....eh....

Meh.I shave with a broken bottle and axle grease.

maguic24

yosser hughes wrote: »

It's linked to cancer.

So is deodeorant/anti-perspirant????? That's not banned in said swimming pool changing rooms???

Ruu

Candie wrote: »

On a related issue, does anyone use bar soap anymore?

Use bar soap and stainless steel soap (look on Amazon) for the very offending smells.

Ruubot2

Ruubot2 wrote: »

Use bar soap and stainless steel soap (look on Amazon) for the very offending smells.

steel soap is brilliant

Muise...

Muise... wrote: »

Lush? Is that a shop?

I have Imperial Leather soap and a bottle of Old Spice. If I could just find a man who smokes vanilla scented tobacco in his pipe while sipping whiskey after a salty swim, I think I would swoon altogether.

It's sort of like a more pungent Body Shop. Just walking past it would give you a headache from the clash of scents. It's a place to avoid if you have a sensitive nose.

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I have carbolic soap for when I am working outside. Can't beat it.

Do you have any skin left?

remember Camay soap? oh I loved that, especially in a bath, Id lather myself up goodo, just like the woman in the ads did

Well, this intruiged me. The ad is before my time but here it is, just for you Jake

Muise...

Candie wrote: »

It's sort of like a more pungent Body Shop. Just walking past it would give you a headache from the clash of scents. It's a place to avoid if you have a sensitive nose.

Oh deary me, no. Chanel no. 22 for me!

Smidge

Ruubot2 wrote: »

Use bar soap and stainless steel soap (look on Amazon) for the very offending smells.

Does the SS soap kill bacteria?
Also, how offending do you smell? :P

MonstaMash

Candie wrote: »

On a related issue, does anyone use bar soap anymore?

I do...Simple Soap for me, none of your perfumed, fancy, fandangled, liquidy shoite for me

I'm surprised so many use bar soap. I'm not sure why, but I'm surprised.

MonstaMash

Trigger Happy wrote: »

Top of the manly man league for you.
Unless you are a woman in which case....eh....

kneemos wrote: »

Meh.I shave with a broken bottle and axle grease.

Meh...real men have manly beards, shaving is for lady boys :eek:

The Backwards Man

Candie wrote: »

Do you have any skin left?

I don't use it on my skin. I use it on the dirt.

maguic24

maguic24 wrote: »

So is deodeorant/anti-perspirant????? That's not banned in said swimming pool changing rooms???

I think it's banned because of the mess caused by over enthusiastic use.

Back in the day when it contained arsenic and/or asbestos it was carcinogenic, the stuff around now isn't.

dark crystal

I use talc during the summer on my boobs. Big boobs can get, er, sweaty during the summer and putting on talc after a shower and before the bra goes on keeps them nice and dry and fresh.

dark crystal

dark crystal wrote: »

I use talc during the summer on my boobs. Big boobs can get, er, sweaty during the summer and putting on talc after a shower and before the bra goes on keeps them nice and dry and fresh.

Damp overhang syndrome.

Gotcha.

corsav6

A small sprinkle of baby powder in the work boots in the morn keeps the feet from getting sweaty through the day.

squadro

best quick fix ever for a case of barmans arse is talc.

Stavros Murphy

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I used to use it on the carpets, but I have all tile and laminate floors now.

I'm kinda mystified and amused at the same time.

Gandhi

My friend swears that talc is miraculous for getting sand off the kids when you leave the beach. I haven't tried it out myself yet.

The Backwards Man

Stavros Murphy wrote: »

I'm kinda mystified and amused at the same time.

You ever see this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6TcQ_Odcuc

Well, that stuff is rubbish. But shake a bit of talcum powder over your carpet before you hoover gives it a great freshening up.

Stavros Murphy

The Backwards Man wrote: »

You ever see this?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6TcQ_Odcuc

Well, that stuff is rubbish. But shake a bit of talcum powder over your carpet before you hoover gives it a great freshening up.

I kinda guessed you were on about that. Which worries me!