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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0

Journal Entry #693
2020 Shaves (DE: 198, SE: 66, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 26)

10/31/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ OC plate
Blade: King C. Gillette Platinum (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm w/Stigian Knot
Soap/Cream: Tabac Original
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Tabac AS
Fragrance: Tabac EdC & EdT


Overview
Ending TabacTober on a high note.

SOTD Pics


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Shave Quality
Today's shave was really good, short of BBS, but really good. The lather was more of a straight shave lather, but it still worked well. Time to put the Tabac away for a while.

Gear
The Parker 69CR is a good razor, as are all of my Parkers.

Other Thoughts
I hope everyone had a great Halloween. We watched The Shining and Psycho. Good stuff.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #694
2020 Shaves (DE: 198, SE: 67, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 26)

11/01/2020
No Shave - woke up too late
Fragrance: Salvatore Ferragamo Pour Homme

11/02/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Supply 2.0 SE w/3-dot plate
Blade: Chinese Schick Injector (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm w/Stigian Knot
Soap/Cream: Derby Regular (Normal) Shaving Cream - blue tube (1)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Fragrance: Salvatore Ferragamo Pour Homme


Overview
Taking Derby Cream for a Spin

SOTD Pics
None

Shave Quality
The shave was really good. The Derby cream, with lots of water, delivered a good lather. The Injector got me to BBS with a tiny bit of cleanup on my neck.

Gear
After one shave with the Derby cream, I think it is good stuff. It produced a thick and protective lather that was also slick. The scent was meh, but it performed well enough. It left a decent amount of residual slickness behind, but also rinsed easily with water. It seems like I have another good cheapie on my hands. Although, I am not sure if I will replace it when it is gone. A few more uses are required for a reasonable test.

The Ferragamo Pour Homme is very, very pleasant fragrance that is also different than most that I have experienced so far. It has a predominant note of fig leaves, which seems to be a less common note in modern men's perfumery. It is spicy and woody, with a good floral backbone. It is so good that I am wearing it for the second day in a row.

Other Thoughts
We are really enjoying our new countertops and sinks. The new fixtures are great. My wife is especially happy with how they turned out. Now we are preparing for the next home improvement, new appliances in the kitchen. The dishwasher is original to the 2001 construction of the house. The stove is also original and is apparently having problems getting the oven up to temp. properly. The fridge was new in 2009. The microwave was installed in 2006. She doesn't want to replace all of them, but our appliances are white and that color is hard to come by these days. Also, the fridge and microwave are old enough that replacement is not a bad idea. This is going to be expensive, but not as bad as it could have been. She isn't a big fan of stainless steel appliances, but that is the finish that is easiest to get these days. It will be nice to have a dishwasher that is quiet enough to run while we watch television.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
You got pics of the remodel? I am curious to see what ya did.

Gonna be going thru one myself soon.


Good to see u are doing well!
 
Journal Entry #695
2020 Shaves (DE: 200, SE: 67, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 26)

11/03/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Parker Platinum (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm w/Stigian Knot
Soap/Cream: Derby Regular (Normal) Shaving Cream - blue tube (2)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Fragrance: Mont Blanc Starwalker

11/04/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Parker Platinum (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm w/Stigian Knot
Soap/Cream: Kiss My Face Natural Man Aqua 4-in-1
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Fragrance: Milton-Lloyd The Man Silver


Overview
A couple of okay shaves

SOTD Pics
None

Shave Quality
The second shave with the Derby cream was okay, not great. It didn't wow, but it didn't suck. Today's shave was about as good, maybe a touch better. But again it didn't wow me. Both shaves were BBS.

Gear
The Derby cream is an okay performer. It has some okay residual slickness, but not as much as I would like. The second shave was not as good as the first shave.

The KMF Natural Man is good, but isn't as slick as the Derby. I am not really impressed with either of them.

Mont Blanc Starwalker is great, great stuff. I was still smelling it, but not projecting, around 12 hours after applying.

The Man Silver is wonderful. I think it is going to last quite a while also.

Other Thoughts
I am having fun watching the election results. The numbers are fascinating. This is supposed to be the best turn out since the 1900 election.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #696
2020 Shaves (DE: 201, SE: 67, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 26)

11/05/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: brass Karve Christopher Bradley 3.5inch w/ "C" Plate
Blade: Zaza SS (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm w/Stigian Knot
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Fragrance: Mont Blanc Individuel


Overview
A great shave and a great scent

SOTD Pics
None

Shave Quality
Today's shave was excellent. The lather was slick and protective with good volume. The razor glided over my face with ease. I ended it just shy of BBS with next to no residual irritation. It was just a great shave.

Gear
Heritage Hill makes an excellent shaving soap. Washington is a great scent. The performance of the soap base is top notch. I am very pleased with it.

The Zaza blade worked well in the Karve brass DE.

I love Mont Blanc Individuel! It is a great scent that is a more reserved and refined version of Joop! Homme. Great juice.

Other Thoughts
Watching Creepshow tonight. The move is very 1982. Loving it.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Creepshow is a classic! I saw it first when I was 14, and it blew my mind! Then I saw it about 25 years later, and actually felt nostalgic.

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Journal Entry #697
2020 Shaves (DE: 202, SE: 67, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 26)

11/06/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: brass Karve Christopher Bradley 3.5inch w/ "C" Plate
Blade: Zaza SS (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm Plissoft w/ purple handle
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (2)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Fragrance: Scentual Obsessions clone of Bond No.9 Andy Warhol


Overview
Feeling good, smelling good

SOTD Pics
None

Shave Quality
Another great shave. Not quite BBS, but really great. The lather was excellent. The blade was a bit scrape-y.

Gear
Zaza blades are okay, but not great. They work well enough.

The Scentual Obsessions clone of Andy Warhol is a very enjoyable gourmand fragrance. I will need to get a bigger bottle.

Other Thoughts
The circus is great, but it is getting a little old.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #698
2020 Shaves (DE: 203, SE: 67, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 26)

11/06/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: brass Karve Christopher Bradley 3.5inch w/ "D" Plate
Blade: Crystal Super+ Platinum (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Maggard Razors 24mm Plissoft w/ purple handle
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (3)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Fragrance: Azzaro Wanted


Overview
A good shave and a loud perfume

SOTD Pics
None

Shave Quality
It was good, but a little scrape-y today. I also gave myself a small nick, but one of those that made me think I hit a zit that was starting to form. It was almost BBS. No complaints.

Gear
The Heritage Hill soap is a winner. Let's see how long it takes to get to the bottom of the tub. Hopefully it will be in time for me to use something else for Christmas. We'll see.

Azzaro Wanted is a perfume in a similar vein as Invictus by Paco Rabanne. It is youthful, loud, and synthetic, but it lasts for hours and hours. I actually really like the scent. I have much better perfumes in my collection, but this one does have its place. I am a t-shirt and jeans kind of guy and this is a t-shirt and jeans kind of fragrance. It works for me, even if some might say I am too old for it. I like it and I am going to continue wearing it.

Other Thoughts
I am glad that I don't live in Georgia right now. Two more months of election ads would suck.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #699
2020 Shaves (DE: 204, SE: 67, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 26)

11/08/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Ming Shi 3000s @2
Blade: Personna Lab Blue (1)
Bowl: Turkish shave mug
Brush: The Tech Hive Synthetic Tuxedo Beehive 26mm
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (4)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Fragrance: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo


Overview
Mostly good stuff today

SOTD Pics
None

Shave Quality
The shave was excellent until I nicked myself right under my left nostril. It wasn't deep, but it was a bleeder. It would have been a really great shave if not for that. The lather was low volume, but incredibly slick.

Gear
The Ming Shi 3000s is a great shaver. It worked well with the Lab Blue.

Acqua di Gio Profumo is excellent juice. I am glad that I got the 125ml bottle.

Other Thoughts
Watching The Green Mile tonight.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #700
2020 Shaves (DE: 204, SE: 67, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 27)

11/09/2020
No shave - letting the nick on my upper lip heal for a day.

Fragrance: Michael Kors for Men (new formulation)


Overview
Stubbly but smelling good.

SOTD Pics
None

Shave Quality
N/A

Gear
Michael Kors for Men is good. Perhaps not a t-shirt fragrance, but it is really good.

Other Thoughts
Are Mondays worse in a pandemic/WFH situation? I am not sure. I absolutely don't miss the Monday morning commute. Just feeling very 'meh' today.


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #701
2020 Shaves (DE: 205, SE: 67, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 27)

11/10/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: brass Karve Christopher Bradley 3.5inch w/ "D" Plate
Blade: Crystal Super+ Platinum (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: The Tech Hive Synthetic Tuxedo Beehive 26mm
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (5)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Fragrance: Kierin NYC Nitro Noir


Overview
Winning

SOTD Pics
None

Shave Quality
A really excellent shave today. Full-on BBS in two with no appreciable irritation afterwards. The lather was Elite Tier in every way. Every shave should be as good as this one was.

Gear
The shave software performed excellently. The shave hardware did the same.

Nitro Noir is a killer fragrance. I love it. Woody, spicy, and earthy for the win.

Other Thoughts
Another week is passing me by and it seems like Colorado is on the verge of going into lockdown. Will we be doing this again this time next year?


Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
 
Journal Entry #702
2020 Shaves (DE: 206, SE: 67, Straight: 14, Cart: 0, Skipped: 28)

11/12/2020
No shave
Fragrance: Michael Kors for Men Extreme Sky

11/13/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: brass Karve Christopher Bradley 3.5inch w/ "D" Plate
Blade: Gillette 7O'Clock Super Stainless (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: The Tech Hive Synthetic Tuxedo Beehive 26mm
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (6)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Barbasol Pacific Rush
Fragrance: Mont Blanc Explorer


Overview
Friday finally

SOTD Pics
None

Shave Quality
Had a great shave today after giving my face the day off yesterday. I am really enjoying the shave performance of this soap. It was not quite BBS today.

Gear
Heritage Hill is a keeper. The soap performs well and the tubs are filled to the rim.

The brass Karve is an excellent shaver. I hope they ship the SB base plates that I ordered soon.

Michael Kors for Men Extreme Sky is a nice blue fragrance. It is not the most unique thing in the world, but it does smell very nice.
Mont Blanc Explorer is exactly what most of the fragrance reviewers on YouTube described it as, a designer version of Aventus. It smells very similar, but not quite as high quality. It also kinda does its own thing in the drydown. I like it very, very much. In fact I like all of the Mont Blanc fragrances that I have experienced so far. Mont Blanc doesn't really do much that is new or unique, but the quality is really good.

Other Thoughts
Fridays are much less special when working from home during a pandemic.


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