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MarkB's Basses, Shaves & Other Obsessions
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Love Aretha Franklin! What can I say? I simply r e s p e c t her music.
17 April, 2025
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Today's my Friday so I'm ending my workweek with a couple of classics from the immortal Prince. Hope you enjoy.
Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 72
Phenomenal shave this morning. Great lather as usual built with the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Peregrino" synth for three passes with the '59 Gillette Fatboy. Finished up with alum, Thayers Cucumber witch hazel, vintage Mennen "Skin Bracer" aftershave lotion and Geo. F. Trumper "Wild Fern" EdC
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Not the best night's rest. Coffee and a great shave are helping.
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Today's my Friday so I'm ending my workweek with a couple of classics from the immortal Prince. Hope you enjoy.
Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 72
Phenomenal shave this morning. Great lather as usual built with the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Peregrino" synth for three passes with the '59 Gillette Fatboy. Finished up with alum, Thayers Cucumber witch hazel, vintage Mennen "Skin Bracer" aftershave lotion and Geo. F. Trumper "Wild Fern" EdC
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Not the best night's rest. Coffee and a great shave are helping.
Hope you have a great day.
Williams / Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements / Gillette / Wizamet / Thayers / Mennen / Geo. F. Trumper
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
18 April, 2025
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Going with an epic piece from multi-instrumentalist artist, Caught In Joy. Hope you enjoy.
Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 73
Late post but a fantastic shave to begin the day. Great lather as usual built with the Moon Soaps "Green Zebra" synth for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '59 Gillette Fatboy. Finished with alum, Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, Royall Fragrances "Royall Lyme" aftershave lotion and Clubman "Citrus Musk" EdC
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Wow! Lots going on today. Almost wish the office had been open. Would have probably been easier. LOL! Highlight of the day though was making some homemade San Marzano tomato sauce. Little prep time but to make it come out right takes hours of slow simmering. However, the end result is worth it. Not many ingredients, 4 cans of D.O.P. certified whole San Marzano peeled tomatoes (I typically use Flora or Delallo brands), 10 cloves of garlic finely minced, quality olive oil, one carrot, the rind from a wedge of Parmesan Reggiano cheese and fresh basil. Basically sauté the garlic in olive oil for no more than a minute. Add the four cans of tomatoes along with the carrot (adds sweetness and balances out acidity) and the cheese rind. The rind wont melt but it will get soft and imparts more flavor to the sauce. Cover but not completely and simmer on medium-low heat for 4 to 6 hours, stirring periodically to prevent scorching. The longer it simmers, the better the result. Went for about 5 hours on the sauce today. After it's done, remove the carrot and cheese rind and add chopped fresh basil. Delizioso!
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Going with an epic piece from multi-instrumentalist artist, Caught In Joy. Hope you enjoy.
Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 73
Late post but a fantastic shave to begin the day. Great lather as usual built with the Moon Soaps "Green Zebra" synth for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '59 Gillette Fatboy. Finished with alum, Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, Royall Fragrances "Royall Lyme" aftershave lotion and Clubman "Citrus Musk" EdC
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Wow! Lots going on today. Almost wish the office had been open. Would have probably been easier. LOL! Highlight of the day though was making some homemade San Marzano tomato sauce. Little prep time but to make it come out right takes hours of slow simmering. However, the end result is worth it. Not many ingredients, 4 cans of D.O.P. certified whole San Marzano peeled tomatoes (I typically use Flora or Delallo brands), 10 cloves of garlic finely minced, quality olive oil, one carrot, the rind from a wedge of Parmesan Reggiano cheese and fresh basil. Basically sauté the garlic in olive oil for no more than a minute. Add the four cans of tomatoes along with the carrot (adds sweetness and balances out acidity) and the cheese rind. The rind wont melt but it will get soft and imparts more flavor to the sauce. Cover but not completely and simmer on medium-low heat for 4 to 6 hours, stirring periodically to prevent scorching. The longer it simmers, the better the result. Went for about 5 hours on the sauce today. After it's done, remove the carrot and cheese rind and add chopped fresh basil. Delizioso!
Hope you have a great day.
Williams / Moon Soaps / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Royall / Clubman
Why do I have a sudden urge to watch The Godfather trilogy?
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Hopefully nothing to do with any Sicilian messages.Why do I have a sudden urge to watch The Godfather trilogy?
19 April, 2025
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
It's "Synthwave Saturday" so here's a live stream. Hope you enjoy.
Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 74
Another late post but a fantastic shave to start the day. Great lather as usual built with the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Starcraft" synth for three passes with the '58 Gillette Super Speed. Finished with alum, Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, Williams "Aqua Velva" aftershave lotion and talc.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: "Operation Declutter" is going here at the Hogan household. It's amazing how much crap you attain over time. I was finding stuff from over twenty years ago. More to go through but I'm not stopping,. Got three "piles" going, one for disposal, one for donation and one to keep. At the same time I'm taking care of Crystal. The did something that threw her back out.
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
It's "Synthwave Saturday" so here's a live stream. Hope you enjoy.
Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 74
Another late post but a fantastic shave to start the day. Great lather as usual built with the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Starcraft" synth for three passes with the '58 Gillette Super Speed. Finished with alum, Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, Williams "Aqua Velva" aftershave lotion and talc.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: "Operation Declutter" is going here at the Hogan household. It's amazing how much crap you attain over time. I was finding stuff from over twenty years ago. More to go through but I'm not stopping,. Got three "piles" going, one for disposal, one for donation and one to keep. At the same time I'm taking care of Crystal. The did something that threw her back out.
Hope you have a great day.
Williams / Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
20 April, 2025
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Going with a relaxing ambient stream for your Sunday. Hope you enjoy.
Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 75
Wonderful shave to begin the day. Phenomenal built with the Sorrentino Brushworks "Orange Crush" synth for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '58 Gillette Super Speed and I finished with alum, Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, Layrite "No.9" aftershave lotion and Ogallala Double Strength Bay Rum EdC..
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: A different version of you exists in the mind of everyone that has ever met you and it's very different than what you think about yourself. Basically, the person you think you are doesn't even exist outside your mind.
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Going with a relaxing ambient stream for your Sunday. Hope you enjoy.
Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 75
Wonderful shave to begin the day. Phenomenal built with the Sorrentino Brushworks "Orange Crush" synth for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '58 Gillette Super Speed and I finished with alum, Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, Layrite "No.9" aftershave lotion and Ogallala Double Strength Bay Rum EdC..
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: A different version of you exists in the mind of everyone that has ever met you and it's very different than what you think about yourself. Basically, the person you think you are doesn't even exist outside your mind.
Hope you have a great day.
Williams / Sorrentino Brushworks / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Layrite / Ogallala
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
21 April, 2025
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Kicking Monday off with a couple from English pop group, Thompson Twins. Re. the second video, I'm not sure the three people in the bed have been taking but I want some! Those guys are tripping balls! Hope you enjoy.
Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 76
Wonderful shave to begin the day. As usual, fantastic lather built with the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Peregrino" synth for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '67 Gillette Super Speed and I finished with alum, Thayers Cucumber witch hazel, Aqua Velva "Ice Sport" aftershave lotion and Davidoff "Cool Water" EdT.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Monday again but I'm not complaining. A great shave this morning and I'm off call! Always a good thing. Had to take a trip to Wally World yesterday and, as usual, I swing by the shaving section if for nothing else than to marvel at the ridiculous prices of the cartridge razors and refills. Yikes! However, while I was there I decided to pick up a couple of things including the AV aftershave I used this morning. Very nice! Great feel on the face with a decent menthol kick. Nice scent too. Kind of a GIT clone. I also picked up a tube of the Gillette aftershave gel. Ever since @BarberDave featured it in one of his recent shave videos, I've been wanting to try some. Will probably use it tomorrow.
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Kicking Monday off with a couple from English pop group, Thompson Twins. Re. the second video, I'm not sure the three people in the bed have been taking but I want some! Those guys are tripping balls! Hope you enjoy.
Williams Mug Soap Challenge: Day 76
Wonderful shave to begin the day. As usual, fantastic lather built with the Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements "The Peregrino" synth for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '67 Gillette Super Speed and I finished with alum, Thayers Cucumber witch hazel, Aqua Velva "Ice Sport" aftershave lotion and Davidoff "Cool Water" EdT.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Monday again but I'm not complaining. A great shave this morning and I'm off call! Always a good thing. Had to take a trip to Wally World yesterday and, as usual, I swing by the shaving section if for nothing else than to marvel at the ridiculous prices of the cartridge razors and refills. Yikes! However, while I was there I decided to pick up a couple of things including the AV aftershave I used this morning. Very nice! Great feel on the face with a decent menthol kick. Nice scent too. Kind of a GIT clone. I also picked up a tube of the Gillette aftershave gel. Ever since @BarberDave featured it in one of his recent shave videos, I've been wanting to try some. Will probably use it tomorrow.
Hope you have a great day.
Williams / Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements / Gillette / Wizamet / Thayers / Aqua Velva / Davidoff
Mark goes deep...
Why?
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Ya, but I think you're giving up early. If you put just the smallest effort in you would be able to complain about Monday. Mark, do better.