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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0
- Thread starter dkeester
- Start date
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #719
2020 Shaves (DE: 225, SE: 70, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 34)
12/11/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: X3 (1952) Gillette Tech w/fat handle
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (26)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Burberry for Men
12/12/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: NDC Gillette Tech w/ball-end handle
Blade: King C. Gillette (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (27)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Davidoff Zino
Overview
Great Tech shaves
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves were good. Today's left me with a bit of razor burn.
Gear
I like Techs.
Zino by Davidoff is a great patchouli based fragrance.
Other Thoughts
He went peacefully and without stress. That was a blessing. But, I am heartbroken that he is gone. I really miss him. 17 years wasn't long enough. I can still occasionally hear his voice in other parts of the house.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 225, SE: 70, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 34)
12/11/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: X3 (1952) Gillette Tech w/fat handle
Blade: Voskhod (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (26)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Burberry for Men
12/12/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: NDC Gillette Tech w/ball-end handle
Blade: King C. Gillette (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Semogue 1305 boar
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (27)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Davidoff Zino
Overview
Great Tech shaves
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves were good. Today's left me with a bit of razor burn.
Gear
I like Techs.
Zino by Davidoff is a great patchouli based fragrance.
Other Thoughts
He went peacefully and without stress. That was a blessing. But, I am heartbroken that he is gone. I really miss him. 17 years wasn't long enough. I can still occasionally hear his voice in other parts of the house.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #720
2020 Shaves (DE: 226, SE: 71, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 34)
12/13/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: I2 Schick Injector "Hydro-Magic"
Blade: Schick Proline (4)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: TSC 2nd Anniversary brush
Soap/Cream: Siliski Soaps Santa's Pipe
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Bentley for Men EdT
12/14/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: King C. Gillette (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Fine Accoutrements Stout 24mm brush
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (28)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Bentley for Men Intense EdT
Overview
Good shaves
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Sunday's shave was really close and left me with some razor burn. The lather was just okay. Today's shave was really good, not as close but much more comfortable.
Gear
I like synthetic brushes most of all.
Bentley fragrances are good stuff.
Other Thoughts
It seems like the more I try to be healthier the more my body fights me.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 226, SE: 71, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 34)
12/13/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: I2 Schick Injector "Hydro-Magic"
Blade: Schick Proline (4)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: TSC 2nd Anniversary brush
Soap/Cream: Siliski Soaps Santa's Pipe
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Bentley for Men EdT
12/14/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: King C. Gillette (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Fine Accoutrements Stout 24mm brush
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (28)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Bentley for Men Intense EdT
Overview
Good shaves
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Sunday's shave was really close and left me with some razor burn. The lather was just okay. Today's shave was really good, not as close but much more comfortable.
Gear
I like synthetic brushes most of all.
Bentley fragrances are good stuff.
Other Thoughts
It seems like the more I try to be healthier the more my body fights me.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #721
2020 Shaves (DE: 227, SE: 71, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 34)
12/15/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: PAA Prismatic
Blade: Shark SS (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Fine Accoutrements Stout 24mm brush
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (29)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Bentley for Men Absloute
Overview
The lather was too thin, but the shave ended up really great
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
I tried scooping some of the soap out and loading it in the bowl today. The lather was much thinner than I have been used to. I still got a great shave, but it wasn't as comfortable as it could have been even though it was almost BBS.
Gear
The Prismatic is a bit aggressive.
More great stuff from Bentley.
Other Thoughts
I won a giveaway a week or so ago. The bottle arrived today. This really improved my week.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 227, SE: 71, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 34)
12/15/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: PAA Prismatic
Blade: Shark SS (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Fine Accoutrements Stout 24mm brush
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (29)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Bentley for Men Absloute
Overview
The lather was too thin, but the shave ended up really great
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
I tried scooping some of the soap out and loading it in the bowl today. The lather was much thinner than I have been used to. I still got a great shave, but it wasn't as comfortable as it could have been even though it was almost BBS.
Gear
The Prismatic is a bit aggressive.
More great stuff from Bentley.
Other Thoughts
I won a giveaway a week or so ago. The bottle arrived today. This really improved my week.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #722
2020 Shaves (DE: 228, SE: 71, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 34)
12/16/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Fine Marvel
Blade: Shark SS (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Fine Accoutrements Stout 24mm brush
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (29)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Bentley for Men Azure
Overview
Too dry today
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
I love this Heritage Hill soap. When I get the water ratio correct it has all the right shave properties. Today it was too dry. The shave was still good, but it would have been a fair bit better with more water. Almost BBS with a small amount of irritation, but that irritation is only noticeable when I touch my face.
Gear
The Marvel is an okay razor. It has a good blade angle. It has a good weight. But it is nothing special.
Loving this aquatic fragrance from Bentley. Tea and violet leaf is a wonderful combination.
Other Thoughts
Today and tomorrow then I am on PTO for the rest of 2020. That will be nice.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 228, SE: 71, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 34)
12/16/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Fine Marvel
Blade: Shark SS (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Fine Accoutrements Stout 24mm brush
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Shaving Co. Washington (29)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Bentley for Men Azure
Overview
Too dry today
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
I love this Heritage Hill soap. When I get the water ratio correct it has all the right shave properties. Today it was too dry. The shave was still good, but it would have been a fair bit better with more water. Almost BBS with a small amount of irritation, but that irritation is only noticeable when I touch my face.
Gear
The Marvel is an okay razor. It has a good blade angle. It has a good weight. But it is nothing special.
Loving this aquatic fragrance from Bentley. Tea and violet leaf is a wonderful combination.
Other Thoughts
Today and tomorrow then I am on PTO for the rest of 2020. That will be nice.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #723
2020 Shaves (DE: 229, SE: 71, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 34)
12/17/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Rockwell Model T @3
Blade: King C. Gillette (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Plissoft w/ barber handle
Soap/Cream: Oz Shaving Winter
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Bentley for Men Black Edition
Overview
Decent
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The lather from Oz Shaving's base was really good, but a little dry during the first pass. The second pass was much better after adding more. The shave was very smooth, but a little irritating. The razor on 1 and 2 was just too mild. Using 3 for the second pass made the difference.
Gear
I am disappointed with the Model T. The blade gap is uneven on it. One side has a bit more blade feel than the other. I should be able to get better results if I keep this in mind.
The Oz Shaving Winter is a great soap with a fabulous fragrance.
I am 30 shaves into the Heritage Hill Washington, but am sidelining it in favor of Christmas soaps. I think there are another ~60 shaves on that 6oz. tub, based on usage so far. I have 14 shaves on my SV Felce Aromatica. I need to get back to that one in the new year. I am looking forward to the January 3017. Hopefully I can kill these and a bunch more in 2021.
Loving this aquatic fragrance from Bentley. Tea and violet leaf is a wonderful combination.
Other Thoughts
Fretting about health stuff today. I know what I need to do, but this is one of those days when my brain just will not stop. The whole avocado that I had for breakfast was good, however.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 229, SE: 71, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 34)
12/17/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Rockwell Model T @3
Blade: King C. Gillette (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Plissoft w/ barber handle
Soap/Cream: Oz Shaving Winter
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Bentley for Men Black Edition
Overview
Decent
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The lather from Oz Shaving's base was really good, but a little dry during the first pass. The second pass was much better after adding more. The shave was very smooth, but a little irritating. The razor on 1 and 2 was just too mild. Using 3 for the second pass made the difference.
Gear
I am disappointed with the Model T. The blade gap is uneven on it. One side has a bit more blade feel than the other. I should be able to get better results if I keep this in mind.
The Oz Shaving Winter is a great soap with a fabulous fragrance.
I am 30 shaves into the Heritage Hill Washington, but am sidelining it in favor of Christmas soaps. I think there are another ~60 shaves on that 6oz. tub, based on usage so far. I have 14 shaves on my SV Felce Aromatica. I need to get back to that one in the new year. I am looking forward to the January 3017. Hopefully I can kill these and a bunch more in 2021.
Loving this aquatic fragrance from Bentley. Tea and violet leaf is a wonderful combination.
Other Thoughts
Fretting about health stuff today. I know what I need to do, but this is one of those days when my brain just will not stop. The whole avocado that I had for breakfast was good, however.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Considering all the problems that they had throughout the production process after the Kickstarter, I won't complain too much. It isn't dangerous, or anything. It is just more aggressive on one side. It could have been worse.Bummer about the Model-T
I love Christmas soaps (so much I'll even use them off-season!).
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #724
2020 Shaves (DE: 230, SE: 71, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 35)
12/18/2020
No Shave
Fragrance: Ted Lapidus Pour Homme
12/19/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Merkur Progress @3
Blade: Ladas SS (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Plissoft w/ barber handle
Soap/Cream: Oz Shaving Winter
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Beverly Hills Polo Club Blaze
Overview
Great shave
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shave was amazingly good today. Smooth and BBS. The Oz Shaving soap gave me a truly fabulous lather.
Gear
Merkur razors always deliver.
Still loving the Oz Shaving Winter.
Ted Lapidus Pour Homme is classic and awesome. The BHPC Blaze is cheap but really enjoyable.
Other Thoughts
Going into stores is stressful enough without having to deal with jackholes who feel entitled to remove their masks while shopping. Oh, and they don't keep their social distance while their noses and mouths are exposed. We are in the middle of a pandemic. Keep your GD face covered and keep your distance while you are in the store. Stay home if you don't want to follow the rules.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 230, SE: 71, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 35)
12/18/2020
No Shave
Fragrance: Ted Lapidus Pour Homme
12/19/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Merkur Progress @3
Blade: Ladas SS (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Plissoft w/ barber handle
Soap/Cream: Oz Shaving Winter
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Lucky Tiger AS & Facial Toner
Fragrance: Beverly Hills Polo Club Blaze
Overview
Great shave
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shave was amazingly good today. Smooth and BBS. The Oz Shaving soap gave me a truly fabulous lather.
Gear
Merkur razors always deliver.
Still loving the Oz Shaving Winter.
Ted Lapidus Pour Homme is classic and awesome. The BHPC Blaze is cheap but really enjoyable.
Other Thoughts
Going into stores is stressful enough without having to deal with jackholes who feel entitled to remove their masks while shopping. Oh, and they don't keep their social distance while their noses and mouths are exposed. We are in the middle of a pandemic. Keep your GD face covered and keep your distance while you are in the store. Stay home if you don't want to follow the rules.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #725
2020 Shaves (DE: 230, SE: 72, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 35)
12/20/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (4)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Plissoft w/ barber handle
Soap/Cream: Stirling Christmas Eve
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Stirling Christmas Eve
Fragrance: Burberry London
Overview
A close but kinda rough shave
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The lather from the Stirling was good. It wasn't quite as protective as the Heritage Hill or the Oz Shaving. The shave left me a little roughed up, but it was decent overall. I need to work on the lather a bit.
Gear
Stirling is good. It isn't the best, but it works. Hopefully I can get better results from it in the future.
I love Burberry London.
Other Thoughts
Watching an interesting detective show on Netflix The Republic of Doyle.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 230, SE: 72, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 35)
12/20/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (4)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Plissoft w/ barber handle
Soap/Cream: Stirling Christmas Eve
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Stirling Christmas Eve
Fragrance: Burberry London
Overview
A close but kinda rough shave
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The lather from the Stirling was good. It wasn't quite as protective as the Heritage Hill or the Oz Shaving. The shave left me a little roughed up, but it was decent overall. I need to work on the lather a bit.
Gear
Stirling is good. It isn't the best, but it works. Hopefully I can get better results from it in the future.
I love Burberry London.
Other Thoughts
Watching an interesting detective show on Netflix The Republic of Doyle.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #726
2020 Shaves (DE: 231, SE: 72, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 35)
12/21/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Merkur 38c
Blade: Ladas SS (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Plissoft w/ barber handle
Soap/Cream: Stirling Christmas Eve
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Stirling Christmas Eve
Fragrance: none
Overview
A really great shave
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
More water made the lather better and gave me almost a BBS. Great stuff.
Gear
Stirling Christmas Eve is a fabulous scent.
Other Thoughts
Overate tonight and feeling gross about it. I really need to work on that.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 231, SE: 72, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 35)
12/21/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Merkur 38c
Blade: Ladas SS (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Plissoft w/ barber handle
Soap/Cream: Stirling Christmas Eve
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Stirling Christmas Eve
Fragrance: none
Overview
A really great shave
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
More water made the lather better and gave me almost a BBS. Great stuff.
Gear
Stirling Christmas Eve is a fabulous scent.
Other Thoughts
Overate tonight and feeling gross about it. I really need to work on that.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #727
2020 Shaves (DE: 231, SE: 72, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 36)
12/22/2020
No shave - no time
Fragrance: John Varvatos Dark Rebel
Overview
Smelling great
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
N/A
Gear
Dark Rebel rocks.
Other Thoughts
I love raw avocados.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 231, SE: 72, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 36)
12/22/2020
No shave - no time
Fragrance: John Varvatos Dark Rebel
Overview
Smelling great
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
N/A
Gear
Dark Rebel rocks.
Other Thoughts
I love raw avocados.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Hey look at that, we had the same exact shave today! 
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #728
2020 Shaves (DE: 232, SE: 72, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 36)
12/23/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: J3 Gillette Slim @5
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Plissoft w/ barber handle
Soap/Cream: Stirling Christmas Eve
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Stirling Christmas Eve
Fragrance: Burberry London
Overview
Smooth shave and good smells
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shave was a tiny bit rough, but BBS all the way. Overall it was a killer shave.
Gear
The Slim Adjustable is a great razor. Gillette did very well when they designed it.
I love the fragrances produced by Burberry. I own 4 different ones now and they are all good. Burberry London is one of my favorites.
Other Thoughts
Hopped on the scale today. It said 210.1. I am amazed.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2020 Shaves (DE: 232, SE: 72, Straight: 15, Cart: 0, Skipped: 36)
12/23/2020
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: J3 Gillette Slim @5
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Plissoft w/ barber handle
Soap/Cream: Stirling Christmas Eve
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Stirling Christmas Eve
Fragrance: Burberry London
Overview
Smooth shave and good smells
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shave was a tiny bit rough, but BBS all the way. Overall it was a killer shave.
Gear
The Slim Adjustable is a great razor. Gillette did very well when they designed it.
I love the fragrances produced by Burberry. I own 4 different ones now and they are all good. Burberry London is one of my favorites.
Other Thoughts
Hopped on the scale today. It said 210.1. I am amazed.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Avocados are a fruit I struggle with. I know they ae good for me...and I really want to eat them...but man do they make my stomach queasy. I can do guacamole, and some other preparations like in a salad dressing. But I struggle with those little green footballs.
Great shave this morning Doug...or last night, which ever it was. I bet you went to bed smelling like a Christmas Tree!
Thank you! This is the only appropriate soap for today.