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Bourbon Country Shave Journal - Dave in KY
- Thread starter Dave in KY
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A nice glass of water sounds great with that bourbon cake!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Thanks Gents, I love how I have everyone fooled into thinking I "DESERVE" a couple days off
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Thanks Eric, you and @ShawnF were always the hard ones to foolGreat stuff, Dave. It's great that you're getting some time off even though you clearly don't deserve it.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Not my words
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Wednesday December 25, 2019
Shave # 361 ( 414 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Game Changer .84 OC
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Paladin 26mm Harlequin Chief
Soap: Nuavia Rossa
Post: Lucky Tiger Vanishing cream
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla
Aftershave 2: N/A
Fragrance: YSL Y Eau de Parfum
Changed up the razor as it's been awhile since using the Game Changer .84 OC. Had a nice shave but perhaps more blade feel than I want so changed it out for next shave to the .84 SB and will compare. Actually forgot the Humphrey's this morning but did add the LNHC Post Shave Balm for some skin help as I actually felt dry. Didn't get the best lather with the Nuavia this morning and was probably user error with using the badger brush after many synthetic uses. You don't realize how much water they hold compared to the man made ones. Topped off with the YSL Y Eau de Parfum. Here's what I found it described as:
"
Fragrance Family:
Earthy & Woody
Scent Type:
Citrus & Woods
Key Notes:
Apple, Sage, Vetiver, Tonka Bean
About:
Y Eau de Parfum is a seductive interpretation on the iconic Yves Saint Laurent white T-shirt and black jacket. It is an intense portrayal of the Y signature. Sophisticated notes of bergamot, ginger, and sage are sharpened by an apple accord. At its base, the boldness of vetiver embodies the passion of the Y man’s unique strength. Never stop believing. Y is masculinity redefined."
Here's what I get as a layman in the field. Sharp citrus on the opening and a subdued citrus on dry down. There's other stuff there but I don't distinguish the subtleties of what they are. It is a nice scent leaning towards fresh rather than woody. The citrus while toned down is still the main player. It's a light scent to me and won't get much feedback as I'll be by myself mostly till later working around the house. Have a great day Cadre !!
PS - Tomorrow is the last of this set of samples from Gus @GlazedBoker I've been saving the Creed Aventus 2016 for last and I'm open to recommendations on a soap and splash to use that will compliment it. Perhaps A&E Grecian Horse......
Shave # 361 ( 414 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Game Changer .84 OC
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Paladin 26mm Harlequin Chief
Soap: Nuavia Rossa
Post: Lucky Tiger Vanishing cream
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla
Aftershave 2: N/A
Fragrance: YSL Y Eau de Parfum
Changed up the razor as it's been awhile since using the Game Changer .84 OC. Had a nice shave but perhaps more blade feel than I want so changed it out for next shave to the .84 SB and will compare. Actually forgot the Humphrey's this morning but did add the LNHC Post Shave Balm for some skin help as I actually felt dry. Didn't get the best lather with the Nuavia this morning and was probably user error with using the badger brush after many synthetic uses. You don't realize how much water they hold compared to the man made ones. Topped off with the YSL Y Eau de Parfum. Here's what I found it described as:
"
Fragrance Family:
Earthy & Woody
Scent Type:
Citrus & Woods
Key Notes:
Apple, Sage, Vetiver, Tonka Bean
About:
Y Eau de Parfum is a seductive interpretation on the iconic Yves Saint Laurent white T-shirt and black jacket. It is an intense portrayal of the Y signature. Sophisticated notes of bergamot, ginger, and sage are sharpened by an apple accord. At its base, the boldness of vetiver embodies the passion of the Y man’s unique strength. Never stop believing. Y is masculinity redefined."
Here's what I get as a layman in the field. Sharp citrus on the opening and a subdued citrus on dry down. There's other stuff there but I don't distinguish the subtleties of what they are. It is a nice scent leaning towards fresh rather than woody. The citrus while toned down is still the main player. It's a light scent to me and won't get much feedback as I'll be by myself mostly till later working around the house. Have a great day Cadre !!
PS - Tomorrow is the last of this set of samples from Gus @GlazedBoker I've been saving the Creed Aventus 2016 for last and I'm open to recommendations on a soap and splash to use that will compliment it. Perhaps A&E Grecian Horse......
Enjoy your day off, Dave.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Thanks guys. Wife was gone so I started building the final wall in the bathroom so I can get the old vanity out and hopefully at least set the new one in place after moving some plumbing around. Stopped for a late breakfast. Yeah, the lather was overly wet due to user error and didn't get the usual strong scent coupled with trying to get thru the last 2 from Gus so I can share them with someone else locally. Enjoy your day guys.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Makes sense Chris. Thanks guys. Hope your day has gone well. Back has give out but wall built for closet, plumbing moved and sheet rocked enough to get the new vanity in place. Will connect the plumbing maybe this weekend. Old vanity burned as that's all it was good for.
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Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nah, couple beers and glass of wine with bruschetta tonight. Was thinking of something harder but long day of work tomorrow if I can tuff thru it. Whole time I pushed today, 2 people on mind. I wanted the wife happy with progress and didn't want @NurseDave hassling me on how long it's taking. It's hard when fitting it in around life ya know
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Thanks Eric, I'm getting to old and worn out for this stuff..........