Another Shaving Journal

[woodpusher]

Here ya go, ya mainlander!

Sheila vs. Patrick: March 18th and Sheila’s Brush

Sheila’s Brush is a Newfoundland term for a storm on or about the 18th of March. Because Sheila’s storm comes just after St. Patrick’s Day, Sheila is often described as the saint&…

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[Graybeard57]

You're right, I'm a mainlander, except for the two weeks I lived on Governor's Is, NY. It's a state park of some kind now, but in 1967 it was a USCG base. It was kind of cool being on an island, but I hated it there. We were in a crowded apartment, sharing bedrooms.

 

[GearNoir]

Spring appears to have taken root now: flowers and budding bushes & trees everywhere.

Yay allergy season!

 

[Graybeard57]

• Sudsy Soapery's Unscented Tallow (8)
• Maggard tuxedo 24mm synthetic
• Stirling Travel Bowl
• C-1 Red Tip Gillette (birth yr/qtr)/Gillette Silver Blue (2)
• Harry's After-Shave balm

An early morning shave today: it was only 9:30! Have a wonderful Thursday, Cadre!

 

[GearNoir]

See…Bruce is enjoying the kind of retirement I hope for…none of this wake up at 6 stuff!

 

[Graybeard57]

See…Bruce is enjoying the kind of retirement I hope for…none of this wake up at 6 stuff!

Oh, I was up at 6:30 this morning. I don't set an alarm; just sleep till I'm done.

 

[GearNoir]

Oh, I was up at 6:30 this morning.

I guess 30 minutes does make a pretty big difference…but still…

 

[Graybeard57]

• Sudsy Soapery's Unscented Tallow (9)
• Maggard tuxedo 24mm synthetic
• Stirling Travel Bowl
• C-1 Red Tip Gillette (birth yr/qtr)/Gillette Silver Blue (3)
• Harry's After-Shave balm

It's almost the weekend. Got a big one planned here: gonna get a new car battery. Top that, Cadre!

 

[GearNoir]

You got me beat!

 

[MarkB]

• Sudsy Soapery's Unscented Tallow (9)
• Maggard tuxedo 24mm synthetic
• Stirling Travel Bowl
• C-1 Red Tip Gillette (birth yr/qtr)/Gillette Silver Blue (3)
• Harry's After-Shave balm

It's almost the weekend. Got a big one planned here: gonna get a new car battery. Top that, Cadre!

Whoa, Bruce! Let's not get all crazy here!

 

[Graybeard57]

You got me beat!
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Truthfully Chris, that's kind of sad.

Whoa, Bruce! Let's not get all crazy here!

You're right. Downshifting now, sir!

 

[Graybeard57]

• Sudsy Soapery's Unscented Tallow (10)
• Maggard tuxedo 24mm synthetic
• Stirling Travel Bowl
• C-1 Red Tip Gillette (birth yr/qtr)/Gillette Silver Blue (4)
• Harry's After-Shave balm

Late morning shave this Saturday. Sunny and 64F/18C so far.

 

[Graybeard57]

Tomorrow's shave is going to be fun!

 

[GearNoir]

 

[Graybeard57]

• Sudsy Soapery's Unscented Tallow (11)
• Maggard tuxedo 24mm synthetic
• Stirling Travel Bowl
• C-1 Red Tip Gillette (birth yr/qtr)/Gillette Silver Blue (5)
• Harry's After-Shave balm

Shaved late last night for an early appointment today. Nearly three days' growth mowed down by the RT/GSB combo.

 

[GearNoir]

Hope you have a great day Bruce!

 

[Graybeard57]

Hope you have a great day Bruce!

Glad I booked an early appointment, because it ran late. It was productive.

 

[Graybeard57]

• Sudsy Soapery's Unscented Tallow (12)
• Maggard tuxedo 24mm synthetic
• Stirling Travel Bowl
• C-1 Red Tip Gillette (birth yr/qtr)/Gillette Silver Blue (1)
• Harry's After-Shave balm

Fresh blade to start the day. The soap is excellent in every aspect that matters. I'll buy it again, but I'll scoop it out and put it in a deeper container to make loading easier. Have a great day, Cadre!

 

[GearNoir]

I'll buy it again, but I'll scoop it out and put it in a deeper container to make loading easier.

You could schlop it right on top of your MSB!

 

[MarkB]

You could schlop it right on top of your MSB!

Do what where??