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Thanks Brudda
Amazing Pic Dave! Now I need to try to up my game!
Thinking about the drive between Tucson and Phoenix has me reminiscing of our vacation there. It was a beautiful drive, but it was long at night. Mama was talking about it at dinner last night. I’m sure the exam will not be a problem. Look forwRd to our next visit!
That is probably your best pic in a long time! My pic game has been seriously lacking lately maybe I can slow down and step it up a bit soon
Thanks Guys
3.30.2019 - DE Shave
Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Astra Sp (5?)
Chambers Shave Company / Black Badger
Geo F Trumpers Eucris Shave Soap
Geof F Trumpers Eucris Aftershave EdT
WOW, I know tow DE shaves within a few days, I know I must have a virus, LOL. It is called just not feeling it today. Plus this was an early afternoon shave as this morning, aside from a good cup of coffee, and attending to the Chickens and Ducks, I was a slug. I decided this weekend I would visit some stuff that I have not for a bit, and the last of the darker scents before we land on the surface of the sun.
Eucris! my shave soap nemesis! I have relegated this stuff to the junk heap many times, only to fish it out and give is another chance. Today was one of those days. Only because it is OO7's choice but also because the fragrance is beautifully manufactured, although LAVA could give this a run for the money. Knowing I was using Eucris, there was not a chance in Hades, on top of being lazy, that I was going to use a straight, as this soap has no glide, little slickness, and usually is just a bubbly mess. Today I was a little bit surprised........A little.
The Red Tip is the most aggressive of the colored tips, I think, but even then they are reasonably mild in comparison to a straight of course. There was an Astra SP in the holster, so why not and it has been some time since it skated around.
So, I soaked the puck for a half hour in hot water and took the Chamber Shave brush ( very aggressive black badger ) and attacked. As per norms a bubbly mess. "oh no you dont" and I loaded it as if was the last soap on earth, soap sraying all over the bathrooms as I was determined to get something resembling a decent later. 1 min.... Nothing....2 mins... Nothing 3 mins.... ok a bit better.... 5 mins.... Ok I might be able to use this. Face latherered, too dry, added I swear, 3 drops...... Broke the lather.
Back to the puck for another couple of minutes and resurrected something pretending to be lather and added it to the mess on my face...... At least it smelled good. I squeaked out a decent 1st pass, but 2nd and 3rd I had to add soap each time. Why, why, why does this suck so bad. I am known to be able to lather anything into a decent shave including MWF ( which I love btw ).
This one vexes me..........
Anyway 3 passes BBS face feels like crap, this soap is certifiable as the worst on the planet IMHO. Those that remember "Blasted Blue Willy".... It is worse than that LOL Was able to salvage with some talc, a bit of AS Balm, and at least the EDT is wonderful.
Tomorrow TABACAVEG!!!!! As apparently my weekend of Atonement Shaves continue LOL
Set-up:
Have a Great Day
Gillette Red Tip Super Speed
Astra Sp (5?)
Chambers Shave Company / Black Badger
Geo F Trumpers Eucris Shave Soap
Geof F Trumpers Eucris Aftershave EdT
WOW, I know tow DE shaves within a few days, I know I must have a virus, LOL. It is called just not feeling it today. Plus this was an early afternoon shave as this morning, aside from a good cup of coffee, and attending to the Chickens and Ducks, I was a slug. I decided this weekend I would visit some stuff that I have not for a bit, and the last of the darker scents before we land on the surface of the sun.
Eucris! my shave soap nemesis! I have relegated this stuff to the junk heap many times, only to fish it out and give is another chance. Today was one of those days. Only because it is OO7's choice but also because the fragrance is beautifully manufactured, although LAVA could give this a run for the money. Knowing I was using Eucris, there was not a chance in Hades, on top of being lazy, that I was going to use a straight, as this soap has no glide, little slickness, and usually is just a bubbly mess. Today I was a little bit surprised........A little.
The Red Tip is the most aggressive of the colored tips, I think, but even then they are reasonably mild in comparison to a straight of course. There was an Astra SP in the holster, so why not and it has been some time since it skated around.
So, I soaked the puck for a half hour in hot water and took the Chamber Shave brush ( very aggressive black badger ) and attacked. As per norms a bubbly mess. "oh no you dont" and I loaded it as if was the last soap on earth, soap sraying all over the bathrooms as I was determined to get something resembling a decent later. 1 min.... Nothing....2 mins... Nothing 3 mins.... ok a bit better.... 5 mins.... Ok I might be able to use this. Face latherered, too dry, added I swear, 3 drops...... Broke the lather.
Back to the puck for another couple of minutes and resurrected something pretending to be lather and added it to the mess on my face...... At least it smelled good. I squeaked out a decent 1st pass, but 2nd and 3rd I had to add soap each time. Why, why, why does this suck so bad. I am known to be able to lather anything into a decent shave including MWF ( which I love btw ).
This one vexes me..........
Anyway 3 passes BBS face feels like crap, this soap is certifiable as the worst on the planet IMHO. Those that remember "Blasted Blue Willy".... It is worse than that LOL Was able to salvage with some talc, a bit of AS Balm, and at least the EDT is wonderful.
Tomorrow TABACAVEG!!!!! As apparently my weekend of Atonement Shaves continue LOL
Set-up:
Have a Great Day
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Sorry about the shave but there's always tomorrow for revenge on those whiskers
Yup, LOL
Dude...nothing is worse than "Blasted Blue Willie!" Oh well...at least you had a fantastic pic!