Best pen for me. A Japanese Pentel bought at MOMA shop in Shinjuku for £5. Energel technology makes it very smooth and easy to write with. Perfect size for my clumsy hand. Refills readily available back here in NZ. Love the Japanese green colour. A perfect tool. Like me!
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The self-deprecating shall inherit the earth.
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Don’t be so hard on yourself 
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Shaving oils are a ripoff. I make up my own from sunflower and olive oils with some drops of Vitamin E carrier.
Costs next to nothing and works perfectly well.
“Shaving oils" are another example of hucksterism and convincing you that you need a “special” product that you actually don’t.
Olive oil can clog pores for those with oily skin but yes it’s a great alternative for most.
I use shaving oil once a week and may give your solution a try.
My current daily shaving cream rated on Yuka.
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DO NOT ORDER DIRECT FROM SOMERSETS.
They appear to have been hacked or there is a duplicate website. Some people have said they have taken money and no product sent.
WORSE: Cards used recently have been used fraudulently, including my wife’s. Luckily Lloyds were up to it.
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Current favourite after Rubies in the Rubble.
Not too acidic but with a genuine tomato flavour and interestingly spiced.
Because of the large opening it will come out rapidly with a satisfying plop.Not to worry.
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Mutti frutti?
For ketchup (and many other condiments), local loyalty and my taste buds both require I recommend this unreservedly:
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Not posh in any way, but I’m very partial to these two:
The “spicy” one (pikantny) isn’t actually spicy, more “herby”. Both have their uses.
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Yep, me and @Alley_Cat have been into that for ages. It’s such a diverse and complex forum, so you’ll find the reference in the ‘Gardening’ topic😅. Mutti are a true authentic Italian brand and their products are superb. Their tinned tomato products are my top choice too.
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I don’t think the tomatoes can be British. They would never ripen in sufficient quantity in our climate.
I suppose the basis will be Italian or Spanish tomato concentrate worked up in Tiptree.
Yes, I presume most of the ingredients are imported although its made in the UK. I buy it because I much prefer it to the usual Heinz stuff.
Greenhouses are a possibility.
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I also like several Tracklements products although I seldom find any/many in U.K. supermarkets. My favourites are ‘Strong English Mustard’ and ‘Fresh Chilli Jam’.
