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Chad's adventures of shaving, officiating, and life
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Razor: Razorock SLOC
Blade: Bic Chromium Platinum (1)
Soap/cream: Italian Barber Amici
Brush: Maggard Synthetic
Aftershave1: Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aftershave2: Aqua Velva Balm
EdT: Penhaligon's Endymion
So today I reached way in the back for a blade. I grabbed a blade I haven't used in a long time, at least to my recollection. I am now left with the belief that I can get a good shave from pretty much any blade in my den, because my technique has gotten better. I am itching to use my Feather Straight so after I get a few shaves off of that, I am going to visit "bad" blades Derby, Merkur, and Shark. I want to see what happens.
So the Amici soap has to be the cheapest artisan soap on the market. $2.99 from Razorock under their Italian Barber brand name. It is a good soap and the scent is really nice. I have bought a few of these pucks and gifted to friends. I finished with Endymion to have the shave reach both ends of the cost spectrum and I am ready for the day.
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Well nothing crazy to report. I enjoyed the Jazz game last night watching them beat the Rockets. A lot of somberness around the state after there was a shooting the other day at the University of Utah and a track and field star was killed. The whole story is honestly horrible. The fact she was on the phone talking to her mom when it happened. Then the scum bag committed suicide. Yesterday pretty much EVERY University/college in the state of Utah wore red for the Utes. Even their rival BYU it was great show of class by the rivals throughout the state and shows life is more important than sports. If you haven't read the story I recommend Google and grab some tissues the whole story is pretty sad. Anyways sorry to bring it down around here but it is on my mind. Anyways have a good day Cadre!
Blade: Bic Chromium Platinum (1)
Soap/cream: Italian Barber Amici
Brush: Maggard Synthetic
Aftershave1: Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aftershave2: Aqua Velva Balm
EdT: Penhaligon's Endymion
So today I reached way in the back for a blade. I grabbed a blade I haven't used in a long time, at least to my recollection. I am now left with the belief that I can get a good shave from pretty much any blade in my den, because my technique has gotten better. I am itching to use my Feather Straight so after I get a few shaves off of that, I am going to visit "bad" blades Derby, Merkur, and Shark. I want to see what happens.
So the Amici soap has to be the cheapest artisan soap on the market. $2.99 from Razorock under their Italian Barber brand name. It is a good soap and the scent is really nice. I have bought a few of these pucks and gifted to friends. I finished with Endymion to have the shave reach both ends of the cost spectrum and I am ready for the day.
SOTD Pic
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Homefront
Well nothing crazy to report. I enjoyed the Jazz game last night watching them beat the Rockets. A lot of somberness around the state after there was a shooting the other day at the University of Utah and a track and field star was killed. The whole story is honestly horrible. The fact she was on the phone talking to her mom when it happened. Then the scum bag committed suicide. Yesterday pretty much EVERY University/college in the state of Utah wore red for the Utes. Even their rival BYU it was great show of class by the rivals throughout the state and shows life is more important than sports. If you haven't read the story I recommend Google and grab some tissues the whole story is pretty sad. Anyways sorry to bring it down around here but it is on my mind. Anyways have a good day Cadre!
Oh, I can tell you what's going to happen with the Derby. Oy!
And I had heard that story - tragic.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice shave Chad. Violence is becoming so commonplace today. Gonna read the story in a bit to get the background.
For science Chris! Science! LOL. Yes the story is very tragic.
Thanks Chris. It sounds for tomorrow's football game before UCLA and Utah go to battle both teams and the stadium are doing a moment of silence. A great gesture by UCLA for sure.
Thanks Dave. And yes sadly violence seem more common today... or it is just reported more. Regardless I do NOT like it at all.
I have one hiding somewhere!
OH That song! I am sure your kids like it too?
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Excellent way to acknowledge the event.
They did...then momma overplayed it for them and tried to get them to do the dance. Now they’re too embarrassed lol. ?
Razor: Razorock SLOC
Blade: Bic Chromium Platinum (2)
Soap/cream: Razorock XXX
Brush: Envy Shave Ute Brush
Aftershave1: Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aftershave2: Dr. Harris Arlington
Today was my last shave with Razorock for the month. I finally worked through them all. I had a great shaves all month from Razorock. Today was no different. Of course I had to use my Envy Ute Brush as is tradition. I am however looking forward to using some other soaps. I pulled out a couple new ones that arrived a little bit ago. And also grabbed some that I want to use that haven't been used in awhile. I have some nice shaves coming up.
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Well here we are another weekend. And it is a football filled one. I'll be working my first High School playoff game this weekend and I am beyond excited! Been watching film and prepping for it. The game is early enough that I will be home in time to watch the Ute game also. Hoping for a Win! I then got a call yesterday from the little league office asking if I would help officiate some playoff games tomorrow for them. I agree to help out. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Blade: Bic Chromium Platinum (2)
Soap/cream: Razorock XXX
Brush: Envy Shave Ute Brush
Aftershave1: Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aftershave2: Dr. Harris Arlington
Today was my last shave with Razorock for the month. I finally worked through them all. I had a great shaves all month from Razorock. Today was no different. Of course I had to use my Envy Ute Brush as is tradition. I am however looking forward to using some other soaps. I pulled out a couple new ones that arrived a little bit ago. And also grabbed some that I want to use that haven't been used in awhile. I have some nice shaves coming up.
SOTD Pic
None
Homefront:
Well here we are another weekend. And it is a football filled one. I'll be working my first High School playoff game this weekend and I am beyond excited! Been watching film and prepping for it. The game is early enough that I will be home in time to watch the Ute game also. Hoping for a Win! I then got a call yesterday from the little league office asking if I would help officiate some playoff games tomorrow for them. I agree to help out. Hope you all have a great weekend!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice stuff Chad. Go gettim !!
Thanks Dave!
DRH Arlington a/s - excellent!
It is actually still the sample that you sent me. I need to find a good price and pick up a bottle for myself!
I agree. Here's my pre-game speech I give each week to the captains on my sideline before I walk them out on the field for the coin toss. The point of the speech is to briefly discuss sportsmanship, as the White hat will handle all the procedural stuff at center field.
"Hey gentlemen welcome to FRIDAY night football! Are you ready? I know we are! A couple things remember this is a gentleman's sport! I expect you to go out there and and beat the living snot out of each other! Once that whistle blows you help each other up... regardless of what color the jersey is. Am I clear? Alright guys let's go have ourselves a football game and stay within the rules!"
Razor: Razorock SLOC
Blade: Bic Chromium Platinum (3)
Soap/cream: The Holy Black Gunpowder and Spice
Brush: Razorock Beehive
Aftershave1: Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aftershave2: Florida Water
Well another new soap today this the Holy Black. This is a fun scent that I really like actually. The soap was a middle of the road performer. Not bad but not great either. The actual shave was nice but the blade started giving out early so I binned it.
The lather was slick, but lacked in residual and post shave feel.
SOTD pic
Homefront
Nothing crazy to report had a great weekend of football and all my teams won, Jazz, Utes, Irish, and whoever was playing byu. Now I need to get my lawn mowed and get a few things done in preparation for winter.
Have a good day Cadre.
Blade: Bic Chromium Platinum (3)
Soap/cream: The Holy Black Gunpowder and Spice
Brush: Razorock Beehive
Aftershave1: Humphrey's Witch Hazel
Aftershave2: Florida Water
Well another new soap today this the Holy Black. This is a fun scent that I really like actually. The soap was a middle of the road performer. Not bad but not great either. The actual shave was nice but the blade started giving out early so I binned it.
The lather was slick, but lacked in residual and post shave feel.
SOTD pic
Homefront
Nothing crazy to report had a great weekend of football and all my teams won, Jazz, Utes, Irish, and whoever was playing byu. Now I need to get my lawn mowed and get a few things done in preparation for winter.
Have a good day Cadre.
