BarberDave's Shaveapalooza

[BarberDave]

Full Trans-Ark home on the Feather Kami? Nice!

Great shave. Enjoy the new week of barber school!

Thanks Chris, I realized that I did not take that part off before posting, LOL I was too lazy to remove it.

I keep meaning to ask this Dave, but why in the world would you want to shave someone else, using both hands?

I get shaving yourself with both hands, I do that as well. But I can’t imagine switching to a non-dominant hand on someone else.

So why was this an issue for you?

Thanks KJ, just comfort I guess, I have shaved relatives and freinds using both hands for years, so my muscle memory is all freehand strokes vs backhand or reverse backhand. So, after 4 yrs I needed and am needing to re-train the neural pathways and muscles to do it single handed

Nice Easy Peesy shave Dave!!!

Thanks Don

 

[NurseDave]

I keep meaning to ask this Dave, but why in the world would you want to shave someone else, using both hands?

I get shaving yourself with both hands, I do that as well. But I can’t imagine switching to a non-dominant hand on someone else.

So why was this an issue for you?

I can't image putting a straight to someone else's face for the first time. On yourself you can feel if things aren't working right. I would imagine with time you would one someone else's face too. But that first time you're doing it with a lot less feedback than on yourself. Reminds me of the first time I had to give a practice shot to someone. Of course after the first time it was no big deal, but the thought of actually puncturing into someone's body mad me shaking with nervousness.

 

[GearNoir]

I’m pretty sure the yelps of pain and strangled cries for help are not the most positive reinforcers of technique...

 

[Dagwoodz]

Nice simple set-up Dave with the Proraso and DX.

 

[cmh737]

Dave, random aftershave question: I know you recently used the Via Barberia Aquae aftershave serum, but can't recall if you've used the Fructi as well. If so, what are your thoughts/comparisons?

 

[clyde72]

Hard to go wrong with Proraso!

Great read, shave, and picture Dave!

 

[BarberDave]

I’m pretty sure the yelps of pain and strangled cries for help are not the most positive reinforcers of technique...

Nope usually it is the copius amounts of Blood, LOL

Nice simple set-up Dave with the Proraso and DX.

Thanks Josh

Dave, random aftershave question: I know you recently used the Via Barberia Aquae aftershave serum, but can't recall if you've used the Fructi as well. If so, what are your thoughts/comparisons?

Thanks Chris, I have not used the Fructi yet, but I believe Eric has, the Aquae it just a super fresh scent

Hard to go wrong with Proraso!

Great read, shave, and picture Dave!

Thanks Craig

I can't image putting a straight to someone else's face for the first time. On yourself you can feel if things aren't working right. I would imagine with time you would one someone else's face too. But that first time you're doing it with a lot less feedback than on yourself. Reminds me of the first time I had to give a practice shot to someone. Of course after the first time it was no big deal, but the thought of actually puncturing into someone's body mad me shaking with nervousness.

Actually I hold the razor so lightly that actually I get a ton of feedback on someone else, plus you can feel the lather and slickness, it is a blast

 

[Quijote]

Nice shaves Dave. Great news about being able to bring an actual straight to the test. Now you just have to decide which one you are going to go with.

 

[cmh737]

Thanks, Dave. I ordered the Fructi.

 

[Smattayu]

That is a LOT of Proraso. Great stuff Dave!

 

[BarberDave]

Thanks Guys

 

[BarberDave]

Quick Entries, sorry I have been such a Ghost, hope to rectify this after next week. Hope all is well with all of you.

6.262018 - 6.30.2018

CFG Santa Paula Shave Soap /Aftershave
Semougue 620 Boar
Weber PH Classic / Astra Blades

Nice BBS shaves wonderful Fragrance, got real boring toward the end of the week

Set up:



STARDATE: AD:20180701 SR Shave #953

Pre-Shave Lather / Hot Towel & Rinse / 15 Laps TM linen / 50 laps TM Strop
Post-Shave: Lucky Tiger Aftershave Salve / Cold Towel & Rinse
30-laps Trans-Ark Hone / 25 Higgins English Linen / 50 Westholme Fast Draw

Ralf Aust 5/8 round tip
Rudy Vey PJ / Muhle XL synthetic
Fine Platinum Shave Soap / Aftershave
Creed Aventus

Nice to be back to a straight, if only for one day, nice DSBBS shave, and with Aventus, can you ever go wrong. Went to an industry trade show and barber competition and it was a great deal of fun. Just praying for some normality soon so I can settle back into my normal shave routine. Also with the goings on at B&B, it has made me a bit disenchanted , so I had to take a step back for a few days. Again, my apologies for not being up to date on your journals.

Set-up:



STARDATE: AD:20180702 SR Shave #( NO SHAVE TODAY )

No shave today, just did not have it in me, LOL

Hope all is well with everyone, and as always, thanks for being members of the TSC

 

[Dagwoodz]

Good to see you back among the living, Dave, almost began to think you got stuck in one of those holes out back that Sharon had you digging!

Just kidding...nice set up for the past week and nice Platinum shave yesterday! Good to hear that the trade show and competition went well! No worries about not being able to make it onto the site lately, lots going on for you.

 

[GearNoir]

Don’t apologize or give it a second thought. Keep chugging!

 

[BarberDave]

Good to see you back among the living, Dave, almost began to think you got stuck in one of those holes out back that Sharon had you digging!

Just kidding...nice set up for the past week and nice Platinum shave yesterday! Good to hear that the trade show and competition went well! No worries about not being able to make it onto the site lately, lots going on for you.

LOL thanks Josh, much appreciated

 

[NurseDave]

Forget B&B Dave! You have a new home and can leave the other one in the past.

 

[Dave in KY]

Glad you're feeling some better. Shave on !!

 

[dangerousdon]

Good stuff Dave! I know it is brief, but I always love seeing your Pics. I will reiterate...we all know you are busy and that when you get a chance to post...you will. No need to be concerned about other places...just know that you have a family here.

 

[cmh737]

Nice set-ups and photos, Dave!

 

[Majorrich]

I was thinking about you yesterday. Bargain knock-off site Wish had Creed on there. It’s gotta be knock off, but will order one for funnies, unless it’s toxic. Ya never know given it’s point of origin.