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5-4-3-2-1 Challenge Videos!
- Thread starter Spider
- Start date
I don't make shave videos or play bingo, but they still keep me around. Could just be because of the shiny things I make, but I like to think it's just because they are all great guys.
P.S.
I typed mine when I got called out.
Now you need to repost it in this thread!P.S.
I typed mine when I got called out.
Since I got called out by @Cvargo for something that guy @Dave in KY seems to have started. (or at least as far as I know, I only heard about it from Chad and he mentioned Dave as his instigator. )
Here is my humble 5,4,3,2,1 And yes Chad, I have a small shaving den... What of it?
(Let's see if I get this right...)
5 shaving soaps in no particular order.
- @CBLindsay sent me a small tub of a soap with a scent sample he had gotten after I mentioned wanting a good chocolate soap. I immediately fell in love with the scent and he was awesome enough to make some more for me. Then @Spider had some more made for me in the xmas exchange, and in both formulas!
- @LNHC makes another soap that is an excellent performer for me with great post shave feel. Definitely falls into my personal "elite" status.
- Mystic waters was my first "real" shaving soap and what actually caused me to fall head first down this rabbit hole.
- Vintage Williams (and Old Spice, I'm grouping them together for they are both similar in their excellence and difficulty in finding) is something that I really would like to keep around as it is just a great soap.
- Martin De Candre fougere is a bit of a mystery for me. I really don't like lavender and non-tallow soaps don't really work well for me, yet for some reason I really like the smell of this and it performs extremely well. I've tried other "high end" and artisan non-tallow soaps, but they really don't work, yet this one hits all the marks for me.
4 post shave products.
- Captains Choice is ALWAYS going to be in my den. Scott is an excellent person and his aftershaves are great on my skin as well as smelling amazing.
- Clinique hydrator is relatively new to me, but really help to keep my face from being so dry without feeling clogged or greasy.
- The shave tonic feels great and smells great, but the scent dies rather quickly. Since I don't really do much for post shave, I was limited on things to post though, and it does leave my skin feeling good.
I do have to give a mention to the witch hazel KJ mixed up for me though. I've used it a couple times now. I still get some faint weird scent from it that reminds me of the juice pickled eggs are in, but it really does feel good when applied. I think the faint scent is just me picking out what I didn't like about which hazel.
3 brushes.
I have a Simpson, Shavemac, Paladin, and a few others, but these 3 are my tops.
Of course you can't deny the excellent craftsmanship @Smattayu displays with every piece that he makes. (Some day when some lazy wannabe bladesmith gets off his butt, there should be a matching straight to go with it.)
And again, another Sorrentino. This one holds even more value as not only was it masterfully crafted, but it also represents some of the best things that have happened to me. First, the awesome site that is a great place to hang out and shoot the... well... you know... Then add that this brush was gifted to me as I was in a hard spot and wasn't going to be able to get one. Another big thank you to the un-named that were involved. It is a constant reminder of the generosity that still exists in the world, and of the many friends I have made here and wouldn't trade for anything.
Then there is my poor little 400 that has to try and follow that act. The boss actually spotted this one in NOS condition. The knot was so stiff you could have driven over it and it wouldn't have bent, so I re-knotted it with a whipped dog boar and it is just an amazing brush.
2 razors.......
The SE/DE thing I could figure out the one that I would keep for my lazy days. That would be my Dandy Shaving DE. Very smooth, very efficient, and fells great in the hand.
Trying to pick a straight though is like asking someone to choose only one kid to keep. But I did limit them to the closest few for the photo.... That counts for something, right????
1 blade
I've tried a far number. Nowhere near as many as Chad has though. I like a few others as well, but if I could only have one I'd have to go with the Nacet blade.
I hope I got everything right. And if we have to call out someone else then I have no idea who has and hasn't been done yet.... I'll say @Blade-meister in case he hasn't.
)Here is my humble 5,4,3,2,1 And yes Chad, I have a small shaving den... What of it?
(Let's see if I get this right...)
5 shaving soaps in no particular order.
- @CBLindsay sent me a small tub of a soap with a scent sample he had gotten after I mentioned wanting a good chocolate soap. I immediately fell in love with the scent and he was awesome enough to make some more for me. Then @Spider had some more made for me in the xmas exchange, and in both formulas!
- @LNHC makes another soap that is an excellent performer for me with great post shave feel. Definitely falls into my personal "elite" status.
- Mystic waters was my first "real" shaving soap and what actually caused me to fall head first down this rabbit hole.
- Vintage Williams (and Old Spice, I'm grouping them together for they are both similar in their excellence and difficulty in finding) is something that I really would like to keep around as it is just a great soap.
- Martin De Candre fougere is a bit of a mystery for me. I really don't like lavender and non-tallow soaps don't really work well for me, yet for some reason I really like the smell of this and it performs extremely well. I've tried other "high end" and artisan non-tallow soaps, but they really don't work, yet this one hits all the marks for me.
4 post shave products.
- Captains Choice is ALWAYS going to be in my den. Scott is an excellent person and his aftershaves are great on my skin as well as smelling amazing.
- Clinique hydrator is relatively new to me, but really help to keep my face from being so dry without feeling clogged or greasy.
- The shave tonic feels great and smells great, but the scent dies rather quickly. Since I don't really do much for post shave, I was limited on things to post though, and it does leave my skin feeling good.
I do have to give a mention to the witch hazel KJ mixed up for me though. I've used it a couple times now. I still get some faint weird scent from it that reminds me of the juice pickled eggs are in, but it really does feel good when applied. I think the faint scent is just me picking out what I didn't like about which hazel.
3 brushes.
I have a Simpson, Shavemac, Paladin, and a few others, but these 3 are my tops.
Of course you can't deny the excellent craftsmanship @Smattayu displays with every piece that he makes. (Some day when some lazy wannabe bladesmith gets off his butt, there should be a matching straight to go with it.)
And again, another Sorrentino. This one holds even more value as not only was it masterfully crafted, but it also represents some of the best things that have happened to me. First, the awesome site that is a great place to hang out and shoot the... well... you know... Then add that this brush was gifted to me as I was in a hard spot and wasn't going to be able to get one. Another big thank you to the un-named that were involved. It is a constant reminder of the generosity that still exists in the world, and of the many friends I have made here and wouldn't trade for anything.
Then there is my poor little 400 that has to try and follow that act.
The boss actually spotted this one in NOS condition. The knot was so stiff you could have driven over it and it wouldn't have bent, so I re-knotted it with a whipped dog boar and it is just an amazing brush.2 razors.......
The SE/DE thing I could figure out the one that I would keep for my lazy days. That would be my Dandy Shaving DE. Very smooth, very efficient, and fells great in the hand.
Trying to pick a straight though is like asking someone to choose only one kid to keep. But I did limit them to the closest few for the photo.... That counts for something, right????
1 blade
I've tried a far number. Nowhere near as many as Chad has though. I like a few others as well, but if I could only have one I'd have to go with the Nacet blade.
I hope I got everything right. And if we have to call out someone else then I have no idea who has and hasn't been done yet.... I'll say @Blade-meister in case he hasn't.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Everyone keeps blaming me but our newest member elmerPHuD called out @NurseDave and he called me out
Too Many Daves!!!!
I know that now, but the first I had heard of it was when Chad called me out and said you had called him. So I assumed ( and yes I know the whole you/me thing about assuming, but I had a bad brain day) incorrectly that it was you.
I do hope that some day you can find it in your heart to forgive my atrocity.
He's gonna stay king for this videoPlace your bets gents...will Ben top KJ’s time or will KJ remain king?
I’m pretty sure my bet is that KJ is going to remain in a time league of his own with that one...
I definitely rambled on a few times, but I would've struggled to hit 30 minutes. I gotta watch everybody's videos tomorrow at work. I'm gonna throw mine in the editor real quick and have it upload while we're out watching SW.
Ummm, excuse me?!?!?! Point of order Mr. Noir..... Your longest video is 43 minutes and 8 seconds long. A full 2 minutes and 9 seconds longer than mine!I’m pretty sure my bet is that KJ is going to remain in a time league of his own with that one...
Yes, Mr. Noir will STAY the king of long videos!He's gonna stay king for this video
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
To be fair...that was shaving, blindfolded, full 3 passes, with an AC shavette...not just being in front of the camera, reflecting on one’s favorite products to date...but who’s keeping track...
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
You are correct!
HMan
Doften Savant
Declaration needs to talk to you about their marketing!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
@bentheduck Dude, I don't even wear pomade because....................reasons but you made me want to buy it 
Really any marketing is better than, "hey buy my stuff if you want to."
Your nose....knows...why I have that manyPaused, Wait, 4 TUBS !!!!!!!!! I'm not judging ya man
Dude, I'm telling you, the only thing better would be actual TF Tobacco Oud.@bentheduck Dude, I don't even wear pomade because....................reasons but you made me want to buy it
"Known to shave off the Common Cold." Love it!!!