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Godrej Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
Gillette Wilkinson Sword (10)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

Happy Friday, Cadre. I hope today finds everyone well. Just got back from a couple of meetings. Ran into an old friend who I haven’t seen for awhile, so we spent a few minutes getting caught up. There was a new person on the cancer center Zoom call this morning, and we all had a nice chat.
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I think I can get one more shave out of this tube tomorrow. We shall see.

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Godrej Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
Gillette Wilkinson Sword (1)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

It looks like I’ll get at least another shave out of the tube of cream. Enjoy your shaves. 👍

Happy Saturday, Cadre. A major thunderstorm passed over us about half an hour ago. Now it’s overcast, 81F/27C, with the possibility of more storms for a couple more hours. Whatever, I’ll be indoors most of the time. Hopefully, there won’t be power outages.
 
Godrej Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
Gillette Wilkinson Sword (2)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

Shower and shave (2 out of 3 😉) this morning, then out the door for July 4th supplies. Until today I didn’t think it was possible to spend $86 at the dollar store, but disposable plates, bowls, cups, napkins, and utensils for ~40 people for two days adds up. I’m heading up to the northern part of the Michigan mitten for a fun filled family extravaganza. I’ll drive up Thursday (~450 mi), celebrate the 4th Friday and Saturday, then come home Sunday. There will be fishing, boating, rafting (for the kids), cornhole tournaments, bonfires, smoking of various plants, and booze for those who choose. I haven’t gone for three years due to health reasons, so this is a long time coming. I’ll be hanging out with cousins galore and having a blast. I am SOOO looking forward to it. 😃

Have a wonderful Monday, Cadre, and enjoy your shaves. 👍

 
Graybeard57 said:
Godrej Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
Gillette Wilkinson Sword (2)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

Shower and shave (2 out of 3 😉) this morning, then out the door for July 4th supplies. Until today I didn’t think it was possible to spend $86 at the dollar store, but disposable plates, bowls, cups, napkins, and utensils for ~40 people for two days adds up. I’m heading up to the northern part of the Michigan mitten for a fun filled family extravaganza. I’ll drive up Thursday (~450 mi), celebrate the 4th Friday and Saturday, then come home Sunday. There will be fishing, boating, rafting (for the kids), cornhole tournaments, bonfires, smoking of various plants, and booze for those who choose. I haven’t gone for three years due to health reasons, so this is a long time coming. I’ll be hanging out with cousins galore and having a blast. I am SOOO looking forward to it. 😃

Have a wonderful Monday, Cadre, and enjoy your shaves. 👍

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Killer song!!!
 
MarkB said:
Killer song!!!
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It is! I listened to it before posting here. I’ll enjoy the whole album on my drive up to Michigan. I have to hear the whole lp from start to finish - excellent tunes throughout.
BTW, if you’re a Van Morrison fan, check out his newest, Remembering Now. As usual, great musicians, and beautiful ballads, and his voice hasn’t changed. Reminds me of his 1970s music. 👍
 
Godrej Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
Gillette Wilkinson Sword (3)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

Late afternoon shave for tomorrow’s early start to the northern mitten. Will finish loading the car this evening. 😃
 
So I got to Gladwin, in the middle of the northern mitten woods, 4:30 Thursday afternoon. I got home today at 5:30pm. After settling in a bit, I had the best shave in days.
But back to my first shave in Michigan. I grabbed my shaving stuff and was ready to whip up some lather, but I forgot to put in a new tube of cream. Annoyed with myself because now the brush and collapsible shaving bowl I’d brought were useless.

The first shave Thursday 7/3

Edge Gel
Gillette Wilkinson Sword (4)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

This shave was spectacularly awful. It started with me driving 10 miles back to the store that I’d passed by. WTG and XTG grain were OK as long as I was careful, but ATG was a bloody mess for me. I settled for WTG & XTG and cleaned up, was about to put the razor back in its sheath, stopping to make sure I didn’t store it tightly closed. That’s when I realized that I hadn’t tightened it properly before shaving.
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Saturday 7/5

Edge Gel
1946ish Aristocrat
Gillette Wilkinson Sword (5)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash
I have learned to always check that my razor is tightened before using. It prevents the razor from skipping across face and neck with ATG. You guys may want to write this down. 👍

Had a great time with my cousins of various generations. It’s good to be home. 😃


Homecoming 7/7/2025

Godrej Shaving Cream (the final snurdle)
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
Gillette Wilkinson Sword (6)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash
 
Godrej Cinthol Lime Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
SuperMax Blue Diamond Titanium-coated blades
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

Slick, smooth first time with this blade. Very nice, smooth finish, with the sweet tang of a ripe lime in the background. I love the bright flavors of citrus, particularly lemon and lime. Enjoy your shaves. 👍
 
Godrej Cinthol Lime Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
SuperMax Blue Diamond Titanium-coated blades (3)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

Somewhere along the way, I have forgotten to document a couple of shaves, one Saturday and again yesterday. I get easily distracted online. So many rabbit holes, so little time!
 
I'm currently using the SuperMax Blue Diamond blades as well. While good enough when starting out, they struggle to make it through the week. Good think I'm not a BBS chaser. In other news, they are unscented!
 
Cinthol Lime Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
SuperMax Blue Diamond Titanium-coated blade (4)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

This was about a day and a half’s growth that came off smoothly and cleanly. This is my first use of this particular product blade, IIRC. I’ve used and liked other SuperMax blades in the past. I just cracked open a 10pack tuck, so we’ll see how they hold up for me. 👍
 
Godrej Cinthol Lime Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
SuperMax Blue Diamond Titanium-coated blade (7)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

Happy Wednesday, Cadre. It’s a balmy, sunny 85F/29C, going to reach 88F/31C this afternoon. Enjoy your shaves. 👍
 
Godrej Cinthol Lime Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
SuperMax Blue Diamond Titanium-coated blade (8)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

Happy Friday, Cadre. I’m out the door shortly for a couple meetings with good folks. I participated in a Zoom this morning with a bunch of cancer survivors, newly recruited warriors, veterans coming back for a new campaign, and a caregiver spouse or two. Quite an amazing group this morning, and this evening should be interesting as well. Enjoy your Friday safely, Cadre. 👍😃
 
Godrej Cinthol Lime Shaving Cream
RazoRock Bruce synthetic
1946ish Aristocrat
SuperMax Blue Diamond Titanium-coated blade (9)
Nivea 2 in 1 AS splash

Today is a much needed wind down day. These past several days have been a whirlwind! On Thursday I volunteered in the morning for three hours. On Friday there is the morning Zoom, and two meetings in the evening. On Saturday, another morning Zoom, and an evening meeting as well. I feel like some sort of jet setting Pittsburgh man-about-town. I’ve gotta slow down - this pace will be the death of me! 🫢
 
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