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03.15.2019 - Straight Shave #1174 - 1st TSC Anniversary Shave
Pre-shave: Hot Towel 25/50 on Linen/Leather
Post: Lucky Tiger Aftershave Salve / Cold Towel & Rinse / 30 laps on Trans-Ark / 25 linen /50 leather

Genco Easy Aces 11/16
Sorrentino Barzini Legacy TSC Brush ( Audible called Dyson Vacuum Brush attachments for Stunt Shave
CBL TSC Shave Soap
Pinaud Clubman Reserve "Gent's Gin" Aftershave Splash
Penhaligon's Juniper Sling EdT


Catching up Journal Entry: Well to "be a part of the gang" I decided to ring in the TSC's Anniversary with a memory that will haunt me for the rest of my life. I decided to take part in @Spider Alternative Brush Challenge and it was a close call between a tooth brush and what I ended up with as listed above. Sharon, again, looked at me in disbelief ( or was it " your an idiot " ) and made the Captain Obvious statement for me to ensure to sterilize it, which I reponded "I am a barber, I can sterilize with the best of them".

Sterilization... Check!
Removal of German Shepherd Hair, Border Collie Hair, Cat Hair, and other Foreign floor living items........ not so much

All this can be seen on my stunt shave video in the media section of the forum, so I wont bore you with the details....

Those that know me, understand that a 2-pass shave is just not acceptable, and borders on insulting for me and a waste of time...... Hold on Skippy!, as that is exactly what I did. I accepted a 2-pass DFS shave, only made possible by the Genco, and although the brush lifted quite a number of facial layers. It is painful to watch. Anyway so much so that I will more than likely be using a VERY mild Gillette Flair Tip Superspeed for tomorrow which is a rarity as we know, this breaking my straight run of over a year. Rats! LOL

Set up:

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Have a nice day Folks
 
03.16.2019 - Straight Shave #1174 (and holding) DE shave today

Gillette Flair Tip SuperSpeed
Astra SP (5)
HL Thater 4292 / Silvertip
L'Occitane Shave Soap
DR Harris Arlington Aftershave Splash
L'Occitane Cedrat EdT

After the debacle that was yesterday's shave, I opted for a nice mild DE shave today. Of Course the peanut Gallery (Sharon) commented, as always, that I should skip a day of which I responded "Do you know me" She flipped me off, and mumbled something such as "What a maroon" of something to that effect and went of giggling.

Anyway, I chose the mildest DE in my collection in the FlairTip. I considered the Weber, Blue Tip, Red Tip, but based on the scouring my face took via Dyson I opted for the FlairTip. This razor has some sentimental value as Sharon bought it for me when we were in Louisiana visiting her brother and happened upon it in a antique store in Natchitoches.

3-passes + a bit of cleanup and very nice BBS, not clearly as close as my straights, but doable and my face heals from the sandpaper shave. It is very much like Spring here today, in the low to mid 70's. We are expected to have a couple of 80 degree days next week, which will be nice, but are the pre-cursor for the triple digit surface of the sun months ahead. I opted for lemons & lavender today witht eh arlington and cedrat for the EdT. A couple of Vasillis and off to the races. A nice shave.

Set-up:

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Have a Great Day Folks​
 
03.15.2019 - Straight Shave #1175
Pre-shave: Hot Towel 25/50 on Linen/Leather
Post: Lucky Tiger Aftershave Salve / Cold Towel & Rinse / 30 laps on Trans-Ark / 25 linen /50 leather

Ralf Aust 5/8
Rudy Vey PJ / Muhle Synthetic
Fine Platinum Shave Soap
Fine Platinum Aftershave Splash
Creed Aventus EdP

Quick and easy-peasy shave today before Mass, All stars were in order today for a 3-pass DSBBS shave. What could go wrong with these players. Finished off with a healthy dose of Aventus, MAN I love this Stuff

Set-up:

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Have a good Day Gents​
 
HandleBarberDave said:
03.15.2019 - Straight Shave #1175
Pre-shave: Hot Towel 25/50 on Linen/Leather
Post: Lucky Tiger Aftershave Salve / Cold Towel & Rinse / 30 laps on Trans-Ark / 25 linen /50 leather

Ralf Aust 5/8
Rudy Vey PJ / Muhle Synthetic
Fine Platinum Shave Soap
Fine Platinum Aftershave Splash
Creed Aventus EdP

Quick and easy-peasy shave today before Mass, All stars were in order today for a 3-pass DSBBS shave. What could go wrong with these players. Finished off with a healthy dose of Aventus, MAN I love this Stuff

Set-up:

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Have a good Day Gents​
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Had the chance (not really Lol) to buy Aventus today, but just couldn’t do it. The place that sells it couldn’t make smaller decants either 😢
 
03.18.2019 - Straight Shave #1176
Pre-shave: Hot Towel 25/50 on Linen/Leather
Post: Lucky Tiger Aftershave Salve / Cold Towel & Rinse / 30 laps on Trans-Ark / 25 linen /50 leather

J. Lindy Gold Dollar Mod 11/16
Matt DeRuiter "Purple Neon" PJ / AP Shave Synth.
The Holy Black Lavender Creeper Shave Soap
The Holy Black Lavender Creeper Aftershave Splash
The Holy Black Dr. Jeckyll EdP

Nice early morning shave with a THB all star cast. The "Lindy" is still as keen as ever and was excited to ski around the face today. The Vacuum brush debacle has finally subsided and the face feels good again. Although unobtanium now, every once in awhile THB has a "secret stash" sale. So, if you can come across the Lavender or Tangerine Creeper it is well worth the wait and the hunt.

3-passes today as the creeper soap is just devine and the cooling agent used is just enough, but not a face-freezer. Lindy did quick work of a one-day whiskerfest, and ended us DSBBS (G) today, still don't want to push for the (G-10) quite yet as the mug just healed. Finished up with the Aftershave splash and creeper is aptly named as you are flooded with the best lavender fragrance and BOOM here comes the Creep! Lavender Ice would be another moniker that could be used. Was not sure if Dr. Jeckyll would play well, but indeed it did with a nice refreshing citrus top to the Lavender. Great Shave!

Set-up today:

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Have a Fantastic Day folks​
 
03.19.2019 - Straight Shave #1177
Pre-shave: Hot Towel 25/50 on Linen/Leather
Post: Lucky Tiger Aftershave Salve / Cold Towel & Rinse / 30 laps on Trans-Ark / 25 linen /50 leather

Jerry Stark 7/8 "Ferrari"
Matt DeRuiter "F1" / HMW
Fine American Blend Shave Soap / Aftershave Splash
YSL rive gauche pour homme Edt
Scuderia Ferrari Black EdT

Slug-o-shave.
As mentioned in my shave VLOG I was a lazy slug today. with the month or so off until state board exams I have been doing the ever present "honey doo's" as well as catching up on yard work, building, car tinkering and so forth. Today I awoke late, had a few cups of coffee, sat on the forum and then had to finish some 1st anniversary brush business. SO by the time I go home is was about 4-430. I could not go a day without shaving so it had to be done.

In discussing a "rive gauche" clone with @GearNoir I decided American Blend and the YSL and some other players would be on tap.

3-passes today and DSBBS.

Set-up:

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Have a great night Gents
 
03.20.2019 - Straight Shave #1178
Pre-shave: Hot Towel 25/50 on Linen/Leather
Post: Lucky Tiger Aftershave Salve / Cold Towel & Rinse / 30 laps on Trans-Ark / 25 linen /50 leather

CV Heljestrand MK*32
SV Artisan 2.0 in faux ivory / HMMW
SV 70th Shave Soap / Aftershave Splash


To lazy to write today, but you can see it here:

BarberDave's Barbershop at Home

03.20.2018 .....approaching the length of Chris' (@GearNoir ) video marathons, HEHEHEHE
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Have a Great Day!
 
03.21.2019 - Straight Shave #1179
Pre-shave: Hot Towel 25/50 on Linen/Leather
Post: Lucky Tiger Aftershave Salve / Cold Towel & Rinse / 30 laps on Trans-Ark / 25 linen /50 leather

Eric Anton Berg 4/8
Sorrentino Barzini GITD / Cashmere Synthetic
PanaCrema Nuavia Verde Shave Soap
Proraso Green Aftershave Splash
Acqua Di Gio EdT

Another Spring Time shave on deck for the morning. As I stated in my video yesterday the SV 70th makes your skin feel so alive that it does feel as if you skin is breathing. Yes it is that fresh and clean. Well, here is another one that does the same thing, and ranks #2 in my Den. Verde screams Spring/Summer, and is one of those soaps you can't wait to use.

A good cast of characters today with Mr. Berg, Mr. Sorrentino, and the 3 Italians. 3-pass shave today and DSBBS (g)(10) All the Way! Normal finishing touches of Vasilli's of ADG and some talc and ready for the day.

HOMEFRONT: Recieved some surprising news via facebook messenger from Italy last night late. As most of you know I had been bugging the powers that be at Saponificio Varesino for EdT's, or EdP's for well over a year. I also seem to be the "official Photographer" for their facebook covers, and had been pestering them for an EdT, or EdP, for a few yrs now. In this time I have become friends with Marco and Alessandro, the prinipals at SV. Well, Cubebe finally came out, and with my participation in thier facebook groups as well as my never ending promotion of their products I was offered, and accepted to be an Official Brand Ambassador for Saponificio Varesino. It does allow some benefits, but mostly it is an honor ot be asked, as their 1st, and to continue promoting their product lines, on Social Media. Good New is, we are hoping that they also decide to become a retail-vendor partner here at The Shaving Cadre. So a good start to the day.

Set-up:

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Have A great Day Folks
 
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