The best rosin I have ever used in my many years ...
589376
The best rosin I have ever used in my many years of playing cello.  Worth the extra money.  A very real change in tone.
No squeaks, either.  Highly recommended.
1942809
I cannot compare it to anything else because this is the only thing I have ever used. Our use it for 38 and 44s. Along with a little  car polish sold in an orange bottle, my brass comes out looking great. Like others, I get bummed out when I don't have any brush to clean. Highly recommend.
1357606
I have been polishing a LOT of brass pieces by hand for over 25 years and this is simply the best brass polish there is. What you will quickly discover is that a very little goes a LONG LONG way and that the quality of the brass and the cloths you use will determine to a large degree the quality of the end result. Its not the fault of the polish if the brass is cheap and you use a rough stiff cloth. Old flannel cloth works the best for the final buff.
682186
I've had a jar of this stuff for years and I absolutely love it, and finally need to buy more soon.  I'm a cowboy from Texas, (let the stereotypes roll) I have more than cowboy boots then some women have shoes, and this is the ONLY thing I put on them. Elephant skin, gator, regular leather, you get my point. My old great grandfather's buck skin leather jacket? Yeah brought it back to life. A nice leather couch my buddy got used? I told him to buy a big jar of this, made that leather brand new. It took a a lot because it hadn't been conditioners or anything in years, if you use this it any conditioner put it on every 3-6 months (or more you won't over do it) and you'll be one happy camper. Doesn't alter color after drying, smells good, works beautifully.
1811681
This fretboard oil is totally amazing. I have been using it for over a year on all of my guitars and love how it works. I clean the fretboard prior to applying this even though they say you can use it as a cleaner as well - I'm just set in my ways on how I clean my guitars. I trust this stuff on all of my guitars that range from Strats to Teles to Gibsons to Jacksons and so on....The bottle should last me a few years and I intend to buy more when I get close to running out - please stay in business forever and don't change your formula. jj
4912867
I've been using this shoe polish in 3 colors - dark brown, black, and this gray color. The quality of this product iscracksg!! My boots have never been been in such great shape, no cracks. A little goes a long way, the dye is supple, and soft doesn't dry up once you open the glass jar, the seal is pretty good. I love the shine and softness of the leather after I polish my boots and shoes. I'd never use another brand!!
866099
I love this stuff, been using it for decades on my horse tack and leather boots. No gimmicks, no bizarre edible ingredients, no suave label, just a great, proven product that gives consistent high-quality results. It conditions and absorbs well without leaving a residue or film. The smell is light and pleasant. After using it leather feels nourished without being mealy, weak, oily, or wet even if you over-apply it. It doesn't excessively darken leather and won't discolor leather if the application isn't perfectly even. It's ideal for thick leather but fine for thin leather if you use a light coat, and will last a long time. Like most conditioners, don't use it on suede or rough-out.

It seems like only horse-people know about this stuff, which is surprising because I see more and more "saddle" products being used on all types of other leather goods, and this works better than 95% of them - trust me, I've tried them all before coming back to this old standby. Maybe people don't use it because it's not made with honey or milk or guava fruit or dragonfly farts, and doesn't have a fancy label? (The label is so very..... GERMAN isn't it? lol) Though I do love to follow conditioning with a beeswax protectant, like Obenhaufs which is an excellent product.

I apply this stuff with my hands, but a sponge or a rag is fine. It's not so hard or thick you need your hands to melt it first, but it'll absorb a little better/faster and you'll lose a lot of product to rags and sponges which soak up the conditioner. For extremely dry leather (especially old saddle flaps), apply a generous coat and then gently bend/roll the leather back and forth, in and out - without forcing the leather too much (I cracked a brittle saddle-flap that way once). That'll separates the fibers and pull the conditioner in. Keep applying and flexing until you have the suppleness you want, then apply a good coat and let it sit overnight. Wipe off any excess the next day and let it sit a few more hours, there'll be no film or residue. I've made dry, brittle, cardboard-like leather supple and new-looking with that method. Also works for breaking in a new saddle fast, if you prefer not to ride in a stiff, slick saddle until it decides to soften up, if it ever does.

Absolutely love this stuff, it's a classic and far superior to most of what's out there these days.
3885140
I've been trying different wheel cleaners for years . . . I had one for the chrome wheels on my truck and my car and another for the aluminum wheels on my wifes car.  They were all a pain.  Had to spray on brush like crazy and rinse off before they dry or you have a real mess on your hands.  Tried Sonax and was amazed.  It works on all surfaces . . .simple to use . . .spray on green . . .wait til it turns red and rinse off . . .that's it!  Wheels look fantastic.  Removes brake dust better than any product I've ever used.  However, as great as it is . . .it could be priced more reasonably.  You only get approximately 5 uses for $15.95
1508139
It does what rosin is supposed to -- when applied to the bow hairs, the bass strings vibrate nicely as the bow is drawn across them. Couldn't ask for more.
2357710
As one that plays tennis 3-4 days a week and buys lots of hand dry products this is a nice change. I love the tackiness even when my hands sweat. I still periodically include some rosin, but it may not be necessary. At the price, I don't mind changing out gross every two weeks. Much less blistering as racquet doesn't spin and rub as much. I'll be posting my first USTA tourney with it this weekend and proceed with confidence.
I recommend it. Good Luck,
Paul in Los Angeles
806100
This is a great mat. Very slippery no matter how much I used it or tried to break it in, but the non-slip rosin is a life saver. It's the only thing that works. I suggest buying extra rosin with this mat. And I definitely suggest buying this mat!
3193107
This is the best soap I have ever used in my entire 35 years of life ...I am not exaggerating , leaves your skin so soft and the smell ahhh the smell ......I find myself hiding the last piece from my husband cause let's say it's a little  pricey .....that's the only downside but it's worth every penny.
1499729
I've played violin for 21 years. My parents bought this rosin for me when I was still a beginner. I am now on my third or fourth cake of this rosin and would never choose to buy anything else. This rosin lasts forever. I like the dark rosin especially because it seems to go on the bow easier and does not need to be "re-rosined" every thirty minutes. I've tried the light rosin. Some say light rosin is better for summer, and dark rosin is better in the winter, but I can't tell that it makes a difference. I also like the shape of the rosin because the bow doesn't slide around on it, especially once I start making a little track in the middle. I've never liked the rosin with the cork on the sides because when the bow hits the sides, I always expect a bow hair to snap.

The only thing I was surprised at was that I thought I was just buying one cake, when I was actually buying a pack of three. I wouldn't have ordered three because one lasts so long. I guess I'll be finding someone else who needs some rosin.
2139546
SIMPLY THE BEST SOAP i HAVE EVER USED!  AAA+++
3853639
I put rosin solution in it for soldering, and it is just magic. It did not get clogged even once over several months of constant use!
4565627
One of the best boot brushes on the market (period).

We've had one of these boot scrapers for over 20 years. We use it exclusively to wipe off shoes before entering our RV motor home. It does a fantastic job of removing mud, dirt and dust from the sides and bottom of just about any kind of footwear.

Only recently, it broke while I was trying to clean it (by banging it on a table). After much searching on Amazon for a replacement, I couldn't believe that it was still being made after all these years! So we bought another one and hopefully it will last another twenty years.
1236956
I bought this set years ago after a WSJ reporter tested several and deemed it the best available for home use. There was no dvd. The only "instructions" were the re-order form and a minimally useful "step-by-step" page. I might have used the callus tool once. I later clipped from a catalog a picture and description of the attachments. Today I pulled the unit from the back of the closet, spent a lot of time, and succeeded in making my feet smoother than any nail salon ever would, as no one else would spend the time.

Only use on dry feet. Use the B10 cone (mine is sapphire; diamond is available) for calluses/rough spots. I used it aggressively and got great results. Use the B2F-CM cone to go back over the treated areas, address small calluses, and eliminate cracks in the heels. Use the SB12G tapered cone and the SB203 bullet cone, to aggressively smooth around toes and behind toenails. The B1R-CM also may be used on skin around the toenails, as well as to trim the nails.

BONUS: the catalog clipping described B3 ball as a cuticle remover (maybe the dvd does, but I didn't get a dvd). It is a tiny diamond ball that works magic. I always end up with a cut cuticle when I use cuticle clippers. I would not have known how to use this if I had not saved the clipping. It will be one of my favorite attachments. I am attaching a photo for anyone who has questions about the attachments.

The machine gets hot, but certainly is not a burn risk. I used it for more than an hour. The short life described by others is a concern. I wonder if the newer machines are made cheaper. The papers say German made, but nothing on the machine indicates origin. Mine is old, although never used (maybe once?). If mine dies after a couple more uses, I will report back.