Budget shaves rock, IMO. 
Why did Gillette ever quit making flair tips?
Why did Gillette ever quit making flair tips?
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Money money Money, carts are cheap to produce and mark-up is north of 200%Budget shaves rock, IMO.
I was wondering why they brought out the Slim when they scrapped the Flair. I never warmed up to the Slim, but I suppose the longer handle appeals to some.
07.04.2023
Happy 4th Everyone
Day #3 Budget Shaves
Pretty Good Shave today, Got involved in other Projects and just now got this in
(Video Posted)
Happy 4th Everyone
Day #3 Budget Shaves
Pretty Good Shave today, Got involved in other Projects and just now got this in
(Video Posted)
07.05.2023
Feather DX / Feather pro-guard
Cella synthetic
Cella Bio shave soap
Alum
Quinn’s pink grapefruit & Orange Rind
Cella Bio aftershave
Saponificio Varesino 70th Annv. EdP
Yardley Gold Talc
Nice early morning shave as we bring our week back at the shop. The feather has been retired from shop use as the Tedalus join the straight razor team for professional shave duties. So of course I needed to buy another one, delivered today. So now I have 3. Two for use and one as a backup. It had been awhile since I used the DX and it was super smooth. Not quite the Tedalus but all DSBBS
The Cella Bio is just good stuff and topped off with 70th. Makes for a perfect start to the day
Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
Feather DX / Feather pro-guard
Cella synthetic
Cella Bio shave soap
Alum
Quinn’s pink grapefruit & Orange Rind
Cella Bio aftershave
Saponificio Varesino 70th Annv. EdP
Yardley Gold Talc
Nice early morning shave as we bring our week back at the shop. The feather has been retired from shop use as the Tedalus join the straight razor team for professional shave duties. So of course I needed to buy another one, delivered today. So now I have 3. Two for use and one as a backup. It had been awhile since I used the DX and it was super smooth. Not quite the Tedalus but all DSBBS
The Cella Bio is just good stuff and topped off with 70th. Makes for a perfect start to the day
Have a Wonderful Wednesday!
You too, Dave.
Saw this and thought of you. They must have basically no barbers in Norway and Japan!
I guess I need to raise my prices LOL
06 July 2023
The Wraith 003
Sorentino Barzini GID / cashmere
Seaforth Fleur de France Soap, aftershave,EdT
Alum
Talc
It’s all about the blue today. 1st go of the new Essence FdF is a real powerhouse. As @NurseDave mentioned yesterday that if you (“too many Vasilli’s,). You will be honored with a coughing fit, and customer giving you “that face”. If you have accomplished that, the you are a winner. LOL
Anyway a great shave today with the new essence and a brand new Pro-guard
Hope you all have a Therrific Thursday!
The Wraith 003
Sorentino Barzini GID / cashmere
Seaforth Fleur de France Soap, aftershave,EdT
Alum
Talc
It’s all about the blue today. 1st go of the new Essence FdF is a real powerhouse. As @NurseDave mentioned yesterday that if you (“too many Vasilli’s,). You will be honored with a coughing fit, and customer giving you “that face”. If you have accomplished that, the you are a winner. LOL
Anyway a great shave today with the new essence and a brand new Pro-guard
Hope you all have a Therrific Thursday!
7 July 2023
Vector/pro guard
Sorrentino
Soloist shave soap/aftershave
Alum
Thayers lemon
Talc
Replica Jazz Club EdT
Barfly shave today. Boozy smoky, and leather. The G.O.A.T. of SE razors was perfect in getting to a nice DSBBS shave for my Thursday.
Still orbiting the sun today with a high of 109 today and for the next two weeks with no real sign of rain, so more brush fires are probably on the way.
Looking forward to the zoom call this weekend as well
Have a Fantastic Friday Folks!
Vector/pro guard
Sorrentino
Soloist shave soap/aftershave
Alum
Thayers lemon
Talc
Replica Jazz Club EdT
Barfly shave today. Boozy smoky, and leather. The G.O.A.T. of SE razors was perfect in getting to a nice DSBBS shave for my Thursday.
Still orbiting the sun today with a high of 109 today and for the next two weeks with no real sign of rain, so more brush fires are probably on the way.
Looking forward to the zoom call this weekend as well
Have a Fantastic Friday Folks!
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Almost time to lose the sweater.
9 July 2023
Blackbird Ti / Personna
Sorrentino TSC Annv / Silvertip
Mystic Waters Coconut Lime Verbena Suds
Alum
Quinn’s Cucumber mint
Stirling West Indes Lime aftershave
Talc
Floris Elite EdP
“It’s my Friday and I will cheer if I want to”
Finally my weekend is almost here. A busy one with a Zoom call, and live Episode of Drinks & Daves, and show prep for the September return of the TSC Radio Broacast and of course some libation and Cigars.
Oh yea…. the shave. Quick and fast with Limes being the star with a hint of coconut on another 108 degree day.
3-passes and DSBBS with the Blackbird and then Lime Palooza with the Stirling and Floris
A good cup of coffee, and it will be a great day!
Hope yours is great as well!
Blackbird Ti / Personna
Sorrentino TSC Annv / Silvertip
Mystic Waters Coconut Lime Verbena Suds
Alum
Quinn’s Cucumber mint
Stirling West Indes Lime aftershave
Talc
Floris Elite EdP
“It’s my Friday and I will cheer if I want to”
Finally my weekend is almost here. A busy one with a Zoom call, and live Episode of Drinks & Daves, and show prep for the September return of the TSC Radio Broacast and of course some libation and Cigars.
Oh yea…. the shave. Quick and fast with Limes being the star with a hint of coconut on another 108 degree day.
3-passes and DSBBS with the Blackbird and then Lime Palooza with the Stirling and Floris
A good cup of coffee, and it will be a great day!
Hope yours is great as well!
07.09.2023 - Day one of British Hard Soaps / Shavette shootout
Feather SS Clone / Pro-Guard
Noble Otter Synth
Mitchells Wool Fat ( Tallow ) Shave Soap
Alum
Thayers Lemon
Nivea 2 in 1 Aftershave
Yardley Gentlemen Talc
Penhaligon's Blasted Heath EdP
A big Thanks to @fhalden and @EMG06 for the Video Theme Series this week, A tough one as there are a number of British Isle hard soaps that are fantastic but there can only be the top 3. In at 3rd place was the Tallow version of MWF. Never thought I would have to differentiate between a Tallow and non-tallow version but what the heck. Always easy to lather (with a system) and luxurious face feel and medium for the Razor. Also #3 in the running for the shavette is the the Feather SS ( or in this case clone) With a safety bar style profle and a bit more forgiving blade angle, it makes for an easy shave that simulates for the most part a Straight Razor shave. A bit safer as instead of a stretch to the skin you get a but of push to assist in that are.
Overall very affordable in both the Clone, or genuine, the SS is a great way to get started moving toward straight razors, or to have a straight razor feel for your daily shave. Once technique is down a daily shaver this can be , for sure, and at a reasonable price.
The other characters today ( Nivea, Talc, Alum) were all perfect in supporting role, and the Blasted Heath is a wonderful Salty, briny Aquatic that just never took hold, and as is the case with Pen's they dropped it..... Typical. Yes I have a love/hate relationship with Penhaligon's LOL
So, three passes.... DSBBS.... and great way to start a Sunday. Hope you have a blessed Sunday as well
(Video Posted)
Feather SS Clone / Pro-Guard
Noble Otter Synth
Mitchells Wool Fat ( Tallow ) Shave Soap
Alum
Thayers Lemon
Nivea 2 in 1 Aftershave
Yardley Gentlemen Talc
Penhaligon's Blasted Heath EdP
A big Thanks to @fhalden and @EMG06 for the Video Theme Series this week, A tough one as there are a number of British Isle hard soaps that are fantastic but there can only be the top 3. In at 3rd place was the Tallow version of MWF. Never thought I would have to differentiate between a Tallow and non-tallow version but what the heck. Always easy to lather (with a system) and luxurious face feel and medium for the Razor. Also #3 in the running for the shavette is the the Feather SS ( or in this case clone) With a safety bar style profle and a bit more forgiving blade angle, it makes for an easy shave that simulates for the most part a Straight Razor shave. A bit safer as instead of a stretch to the skin you get a but of push to assist in that are.
Overall very affordable in both the Clone, or genuine, the SS is a great way to get started moving toward straight razors, or to have a straight razor feel for your daily shave. Once technique is down a daily shaver this can be , for sure, and at a reasonable price.
The other characters today ( Nivea, Talc, Alum) were all perfect in supporting role, and the Blasted Heath is a wonderful Salty, briny Aquatic that just never took hold, and as is the case with Pen's they dropped it..... Typical. Yes I have a love/hate relationship with Penhaligon's LOL
So, three passes.... DSBBS.... and great way to start a Sunday. Hope you have a blessed Sunday as well
(Video Posted)
07.10.2023 - Day Two British Isle Hard Soaps / Shavette Shootout
Feather DX / Pro Guard
Sorrentino PoC / Synth
Floris Elite Shave Soap /Aftershave / EdT
Alum
Thayers Lemon
Penhaligons English Fern Talc
The # 2 English Soap in the Den, and the #2 Shavette @fhalden @EMG06 see the video for more details, and I even mentioned @heysi in it as well 3 passes DSBBS, and little bleeder on my chin, but all good and the Floris is Outstanding
( Video Posted)
Feather DX / Pro Guard
Sorrentino PoC / Synth
Floris Elite Shave Soap /Aftershave / EdT
Alum
Thayers Lemon
Penhaligons English Fern Talc
The # 2 English Soap in the Den, and the #2 Shavette @fhalden @EMG06 see the video for more details, and I even mentioned @heysi in it as well 3 passes DSBBS, and little bleeder on my chin, but all good and the Floris is Outstanding
( Video Posted)
07.11.2023
Day #3 of British Isle Hard Soaps / Shavette Shootout
1st Shave with the New Wraith, or we shall call him George
...and the wioner is...........
Best shave of the week.. Super, Super, Super!
(Video Posted)
Day #3 of British Isle Hard Soaps / Shavette Shootout
1st Shave with the New Wraith, or we shall call him George
...and the wioner is...........
Best shave of the week.. Super, Super, Super!
(Video Posted)
12 July 2023
Henson/Personna
Graydog Cholla/Badger
CBL Hombres Barbershop Shave Soap
Alum
Thayers Lemon
CBL Hombres Barbershop Aftershave
Talc
Demeter Saguaro Cactus Cologne
It’s Monday! Well for me it is. Back to a busy week at the shop, and what better way to shave, than with Hombres and the last of the one that started it all.. purely Western, a trip back in time to Tombstone and the famous barbershop. We are ver excited the Hombres Dos will be available shortly both in the shop and on @CBLindsay ’s soap site.
Todays shave was a quick and easy shave with the Henson. 3-passes and a good BBS shave. This is such a mild razor that that is about the best it gets with this one. But all good for the day
Make your a good one!
Henson/Personna
Graydog Cholla/Badger
CBL Hombres Barbershop Shave Soap
Alum
Thayers Lemon
CBL Hombres Barbershop Aftershave
Talc
Demeter Saguaro Cactus Cologne
It’s Monday! Well for me it is. Back to a busy week at the shop, and what better way to shave, than with Hombres and the last of the one that started it all.. purely Western, a trip back in time to Tombstone and the famous barbershop. We are ver excited the Hombres Dos will be available shortly both in the shop and on @CBLindsay ’s soap site.
Todays shave was a quick and easy shave with the Henson. 3-passes and a good BBS shave. This is such a mild razor that that is about the best it gets with this one. But all good for the day
Make your a good one!
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Next up in the BabbaDabbid shave series .... "Which bourbon makes the best AS?"