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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0

Journal Entry #492
2020 Shaves (DE: 64, SE: 7, Straight: 4, Cart: 0, Skipped: 1)

03/17/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Stirling Uncented pre-shave oil
Razor: Fatip Piccolo
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Bowl: Fine Lather Bowl
Brush: The Tech Hive Synthetic Tuxedo Beehive 26mm
Soap/Cream: LEA Classic (41)
AS 1: Plain Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: LEA Classic (41)
Fragrance: Barrister & Mann Fougère Imperiale EdT


Overview
Happy St. Patrick's Day

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Shave Quality
Another great shave today. Smooth and soft and wonderful. I am BBS and good to go.

Gear
The Fatip Piccolo with a Gillette Platinum is a great combination.

Other Thoughts
Day 3 of working from home... Still trying to get into a groove.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #493
2020 Shaves (DE: 65, SE: 7, Straight: 4, Cart: 0, Skipped: 1)

03/18/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Stirling Uncented pre-shave oil
Razor: PAA Bakelite Slant
Blade: Treet Platinum (1)
Bowl: Fine Lather Bowl
Brush: The Tech Hive Synthetic Tuxedo Beehive 26mm
Soap/Cream: LEA Classic (42)
AS 1: Plain Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: LEA Classic (42)
Fragrance: Polo Green clone


Overview
Happy Work from Home Hump Day...

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Shave Quality
Another really, really great shave today. Got a very nice BBS from the PAA slant. I am a happy shaver today.

Gear
The PAA Bakelite Slant + a Treet Platinum = a stellar shave.
I am very happy with this razor. It is very light, so requires a careful touch, but it is very efficient.

Other Thoughts
My meeting load has increased due to a new manager and working from home. I hate meetings. But, I am finding lots of cool gaming tools online. I am glad that FedEx/UPS/USPS are still running.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #495
2020 Shaves (DE: 66, SE: 7, Straight: 4, Cart: 0, Skipped: 2)

03/20/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Stirling Uncented pre-shave oil
Razor: Merkur 37c
Blade: Treet Platinum (2)
Bowl: Fine Lather Bowl
Brush: The Tech Hive Synthetic Tuxedo Beehive 26mm
Soap/Cream: LEA Classic (43)
AS 1: Plain Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: LEA Classic (43)
Fragrance: Polo Blue clone


Overview
Happy Work from Home Friday.

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Shave Quality
The 37c slant delivered today like it always does. A smooth and low irritation BBS was the result. A great shave with great products.

Gear
If you don't have a Merkur slant, I suggest you treat yourself to one. They are great performers.

Other Thoughts
As modern day wet shavers, I think we are a little better equipped to handle the whole social distancing thing. We have a hobby that lends itself to relaxation and meditation, and we share in this wonderful online community. Shaving is going to help me keep my sanity as things get more locked down. My question is, will the restrictions end at the end of April or not?


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #496
2020 Shaves (DE: 67, SE: 7, Straight: 4, Cart: 0, Skipped: 2)

03/21/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Stirling Uncented pre-shave oil
Razor: D2 Gillette TV Special Super Speed
Blade: Treet Platinum (3)
Bowl: Fine Lather Bowl
Brush: The Tech Hive Synthetic Tuxedo Beehive 26mm
Soap/Cream: LEA Classic (44)
AS 1: Plain Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: LEA Classic (44)
Fragrance: Cool Water


Overview
A nice Saturday shave

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Shave Quality
IT has been a while since I last used a Super Speed, especially this TV Special. I rode the cap to a fabulous, irritation free BBS. Everything clicked today. The lather was great. The blade skated across my face. It was a relaxing shave.

Gear
I have an "on again, off again" relationship with the Flare Tip Super Speed. Sometimes they work great for me, other times they don't. Today was an "on" day to be sure. The Treet Platinum was a great combination.

Other Thoughts
Reading a cool knitting book called The Ohio Knitting Mills Knitting Book: 26 Patterns Celebrating Four Decades of American Sweater Style (Amazon.com: The Ohio Knitting Mills Knitting Book: 26 Patterns Celebrating Four Decades of American Sweater Style (9781579653996): Tatar, Steven, Grollmus, Denise: Books). It has some cool history of Cleveland and the American textile industry as well as some great looking vintage sweater patterns that have been updated for the modern knitter. It is a really fun read!



Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
As seen on TV. Love the old marketing gimmicks. Product placement and celebrity endorsements.
Some of the claims made by manufacturers was something. A lost era.
 
dkeester said:
Reading a cool knitting book called The Ohio Knitting Mills Knitting Book: 26 Patterns Celebrating Four Decades of American Sweater Style (Amazon.com: The Ohio Knitting Mills Knitting Book: 26 Patterns Celebrating Four Decades of American Sweater Style (9781579653996): Tatar, Steven, Grollmus, Denise: Books). It has some cool history of Cleveland and the American textile industry as well as some great looking vintage sweater patterns that have been updated for the modern knitter. It is a really fun read!
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Awesome! I'll pick it up if I am having trouble sleeping? 🤪 Just kidding there Doug. Oddly enough, I think it does sound a bit interesting. Parts of history that obviously get over looked.

How do you like that Tech Beehive Brush. Been wanting to get one and will eventually.
 
dangerousdon said:
Awesome! I'll pick it up if I am having trouble sleeping? 🤪 Just kidding there Doug. Oddly enough, I think it does sound a bit interesting. Parts of history that obviously get over looked.

How do you like that Tech Beehive Brush. Been wanting to get one and will eventually.
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The book is kinda cool. Obviously it has more appeal to someone involved with fiber arts or fashion.

The Tech Hive is a great brush. The handle is large and comfortable. The bristles splay almost as much as an Omega Pro 49. It works very well.
 
Journal Entry #497
2020 Shaves (DE: 67, SE: 8, Straight: 4, Cart: 0, Skipped: 2)

03/22/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Stirling Uncented pre-shave oil
Razor: Rocnel SE Model P
Blade: German Wilkie Sword (1)
Bowl: Fine Lather Bowl
Brush: The Tech Hive Synthetic Tuxedo Beehive 26mm
Soap/Cream: LEA Classic (45)
AS 1: Plain Witch Hazel
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive Post Shave Balm & Lucky Tiger Disappearing Cream
AS 3: LEA Classic (45)
Fragrance: none


Overview
A rough Sunday shave.

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Shave Quality
The Rocnel roughed up my face today. The shave was almost BBS but I got a couple of nicks and lots of irritation. Sometimes you have to have a rough one to appreciate the smooth ones.

Gear
The Rocnel P is a beast of a razor. It loves to bite.

Other Thoughts
Hit 217.7 today. I Haven't been at this weight since like middle school. Yay me!



Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
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