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Clyde72's Shaving Journal

Guess what time it is? That's right it's catch up post time!
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Part 1

3-2-2020
Straight Razor Shave #378
Razor: Clyde72 Twinworks 50¾
Blade: PolSilver Super Iridium
Brush: RazoRock 400 Synthetic - with Noir Plissoft Knot 24 mm
Soap: Fine Accoutrements Platinum
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Fine Accoutrements Platinum After Shave
Cologne: Fine Accoutrements Platinum EdP

Setup 3-2-2020
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3-4-2020
Razor: RazoRock Mentor Head with Maggard Razors MR5 Blue Anodized Stainless Steel Handle
Blade: PolSilver Super Iridium
Brush: Envy Shave 24mm White Supreme 2 Band Badger Alluminati Classic - Blue
Soap: Tabac
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Tabac-A-Veg
Cologne:

Setup 3-4-2020
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3-6-2020
Straight Razor Shave #379
Razor: Hess 44
Brush: The Shaving Cadre 1st Anniversary Sorrentino Limited Edition Brush Shockwood with 24mm Timberwolf Synthetic Knot
Soap: Stirling Soap Company 2019 Dirty South Shavers Meetup Soap
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Aqua Velva Original Sport Cologne
Cologne: Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L'Homme EdT

Setup 3-6-2020
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3-7-2020
Straight Razor Shave #380
Razor: Geo H. Weyer Vulcan Steel
Brush: Turn-N-Shave (unlabeled) Gold and Black with Tuxedo Synthetic Knot - 28mm
Soap: CBL The Shaving Cadre
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Don Draper Green After Shave
Cologne: Azzaro Per Homme Eau De Toliete

Setup 3-7-2020
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3-9-2020
Razor: Gillette O1 Super Adjustable
Blade: PolSilver Super Iridium
Brush: Paladin Chief 26mm Brair
Soap: Wholly Kaw King of Bourbon
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Madame Scodioli Aged Bourbon Aftershave
Cologne: Madame Scodioli Aged Bourbon Scented Balm

Last shave before surgery as I was told not to shave for at least 24 hours prior to surgery. The reason for the surgery is that I had a colonoscopy last month during which they found a cecal polyp that the surface biopsy was benign. The location and size of this polyp will require an Ascending Right Colon Resection to remove it. They are going to do this with a da Vinci Xi robot. I'll be in the hospital for at least 2 days and I'm guessing it will be a few days before I feel up to shaving again.

Setup 3-9-2020
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Part 2

3-16-2020
Razor: RazoRock Mission
Blade: Feather
Brush: Simpson Commodore X3
Soap: Martin de Candre Fougere
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Floid Black After Shave Balm

1st shave since surgery. Not that I haven't been able to shave just haven't been motivated. I did get the pathology results from the surgery and they were precancerous, but benign. I'm feeling pretty good and just a little sore where the incisions are. I go back to see the surgeon on the 23rd.
Man I've got to tell you I'm sold on this robotic surgery. Not that I'm an expert, this was the first time I've had surgery other that oral surgery. I didn't experience any real pain at all. The best way I could describe it a tightness in my abdomen like I have been crunching my abs in the gym for a couple of weeks straight. Of course the incisions were painful to the touch for a few days, and there was this one time that I sneezed, OUCH! Never took anything for pain but Tylenol and Neurontin. I was in the hospital for a total of 2½ days.


Setup 3-16-2020
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3-20-2020
Razor: Gillette Super Speed Black Handle Flare Tip S4
Blade: Feather
Brush: Omega S-Brush S10019
Soap: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Henri et Victoria Cognac and Cuban Cigars After Shave Splash

Setup 3-20-2020
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3-23-2020
Razor: X2 Gillette Tech w/Maggard Razors MR9 Handle
Blade: Feather
Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm Black & White Synthetic Shaving Brush, Black Handle
Soap: Maggard Razors London Barbershop
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Maggard Razors London Barbershop After-Shave

Went and saw the surgeon today. He said everything was looking excellent and released me to go back to work on light duty with a 30 lbs. lifting restriction. Actually I think I could have gone back a week ago, but this was the quickest I could get an appointment to see him.

Setup 3-23-2020
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3-25-2020
Razor: Rockwell 6S (R4 plate)
Blade: Feather
Brush: RazoRock BC Silvertip Plissoft Synthetic
Soap: Captain's Choice 45th Parallel
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Captain's Choice 45th Parallel Shave Balm

Setup 3-25-2020
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3-27-2020
Straight Razor Shave #381
Razor: Wade and Butcher Barber Notch
Brush: Stirling Soap Co. Finest Badger Shave Brush - 26mm
Soap: Stirling Soap Co. 2019 Dirty South Shavers Meetup Soap
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Stirling Soap Co. 2019 Dirty South Shavers Meetup Aftershave Splash
Cologne: Azzaro Chrome EdT


Setup 3-27-2020
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3-30-2020
Straight Razor Shave #382
Razor: Allegany Instrument Corp. WP
Brush: Simpson Duke 3 in Pure Badger
Soap: Soap Commander Recreation
Post Shave: Cold Water Rinse, Alum Block, and Thayers
After Shave: Soap Commander Integrity Aftershave Balm
Cologne: Armis Tuscany per Uomo EdT

Setup 3-30-2020
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Congratulations on the results of your surgery. I've got a cologuard test on the way. My family has a history of polyps, so I'm expecting this will be just step one.

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Glad everything went well and you can get back to shaving your stomach!
 
Awesome news on the surgery Craig! We all want to be free and clear of anything remotely associated with the "C" word. But this is definitely the next best thing. It's crazy the advancements in medicine these days. Glad you were able to get in and out of the hospital and glad recover is going better than expected!

Oh yeah...some really great shaves in there as well!
 
fhalden said:
Congratulations on the results of your surgery. I've got a cologuard test on the way. My family has a history of polyps, so I'm expecting this will be just step one.
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Thanks! If you are over 50 I encourage you to go ahead and get a colonoscopy done. Could be the difference between a surgical procedure or not.
NurseDave said:
Glad everything went well and you can get back to shaving your stomach!
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Thanks Dave! LOL they shave my stomach for me! The tech said I won the hairiest ward for the month. :LOL:
dangerousdon said:
Awesome news on the surgery Craig! We all want to be free and clear of anything remotely associated with the "C" word. But this is definitely the next best thing. It's crazy the advancements in medicine these days. Glad you were able to get in and out of the hospital and glad recover is going better than expected!

Oh yeah...some really great shaves in there as well!
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Thanks Don!
 
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