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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0
- Thread starter dkeester
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dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #763
2021 Shaves (DE: 41, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 8)
02/18/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Treet Classic (32)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: WCS Tortoiseshell Collection Torch Shaving Brush, Silvertip 26mm
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (14)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Dossier clone of Dior Sauvage
02/19/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: H1 Gillette Slim Adjustable @5
Blade: Treet Classic (33)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: WCS Tortoiseshell Collection Torch Shaving Brush, Silvertip 26mm
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (15)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Pinaud Clubman
02/20/2021
No shave - got up too late
Overview
A good end to the week
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves are still really good. The Williams performs as expected.
Gear
All Good
Other Thoughts
Watching season 2 of The Mandalorian and loving it.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 41, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 8)
02/18/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Gillette NEW Short Comb
Blade: Treet Classic (32)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: WCS Tortoiseshell Collection Torch Shaving Brush, Silvertip 26mm
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (14)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Dossier clone of Dior Sauvage
02/19/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: H1 Gillette Slim Adjustable @5
Blade: Treet Classic (33)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: WCS Tortoiseshell Collection Torch Shaving Brush, Silvertip 26mm
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (15)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Pinaud Clubman
02/20/2021
No shave - got up too late
Overview
A good end to the week
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves are still really good. The Williams performs as expected.
Gear
All Good
Other Thoughts
Watching season 2 of The Mandalorian and loving it.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
This is the way! It’s a great season!
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #764
2021 Shaves (DE: 45, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 8)
02/21/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Maggard V3A
Blade: Treet Classic (34)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: AOS Finest Badger
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (16)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Burberry for Men
02/22/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Maggard V3A
Blade: Treet Classic (35)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: AOS Finest Badger
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (17)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Anecdote Fragrances Havana Lounge
02/23/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Gillette Pre-War Tech
Blade: Treet Classic (36)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: vintage Made Rite 58 badger w/ original knot
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (18)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Anecdote Fragrances Carnival Day
02/24/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock SLOC
Blade: Treet Classic (37)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: vintage Made Rite 58 badger w/ original knot
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (19)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Anecdote Fragrances Summer Fling
Overview
Smooth face, smelling good
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
No complaints on the shave quality. Everything has been working well and my skin is feeling good.
Gear
All Good
Other Thoughts
It was a long day today. My brain is a little mushy.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 45, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 8)
02/21/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Maggard V3A
Blade: Treet Classic (34)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: AOS Finest Badger
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (16)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Burberry for Men
02/22/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Maggard V3A
Blade: Treet Classic (35)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: AOS Finest Badger
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (17)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Anecdote Fragrances Havana Lounge
02/23/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Gillette Pre-War Tech
Blade: Treet Classic (36)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: vintage Made Rite 58 badger w/ original knot
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (18)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Anecdote Fragrances Carnival Day
02/24/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock SLOC
Blade: Treet Classic (37)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: vintage Made Rite 58 badger w/ original knot
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (19)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Anecdote Fragrances Summer Fling
Overview
Smooth face, smelling good
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
No complaints on the shave quality. Everything has been working well and my skin is feeling good.
Gear
All Good
Other Thoughts
It was a long day today. My brain is a little mushy.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
So you're doing the Williams challenge? Enjoy your shaves! 
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #764
2021 Shaves (DE: 45, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 8)
02/25/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock SLOC
Blade: Treet Classic (38)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: TSC limited edition SV badger
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (20)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Anecdote Fragrances After Hours
Overview
A little dry today
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shave was a tiny bit on the rough side today. It was mostly smooth, but there is a hint of irritation lingering. The blade is still working well, as is the vintage Willy. Although, the soap left my skin feeling a little dry today.
Gear
The Williams is decent. At ~$10 a puck on eBay it is not horribly expensive. However, the modern soaps with the superfatting and the extra emollients are just easier on the skin. Remember to water your Williams folks. You will get better lather.
The TSC brush from SV is good. I like the handle and the knot gets very soft when hydrated. It is a great performing badger, but I still don't see it as much of an improvement over my synthetic brushes. Yes, it is a bit more luxurious on my face, but it doesn't produce better lather than my other brushes. I will say that it is a work of art. I love the olive wood handle.
LNHC makes some really good aftershave balms.
Other Thoughts
D&D went well last night. I think everyone is starting to get the hang of using Roll20 and starting to understand the 5e rules.
The Fifth Edition of D&D really is the best version of the game ever produced. This came as a bit of a surprise when it released in 2014 because the previous edition (i.e. 4th) was kind of a dumpster fire of a game. I did not like it, and think it is the worst version of the game ever produced. 5e is so good that, from what I have heard, it has outsold every other version of D&D combined. Also, this edition has brought more new players into the world of RPGs than any other version of the game. I hope that Wizards of the Coast can keep this game vibrant and alive for the next decade, and beyond. The D20/OGL (Open Game Licence) 3.x rules set (D&D 3.0 & 3.5 along with Pathfinder 1e from Paizo Publishing) had an almost 20 year run in the RPG market. 5e is an improvement over that version of the game. I hope that 5e has a long life ahead of it. I love this game.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 45, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 8)
02/25/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock SLOC
Blade: Treet Classic (38)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: TSC limited edition SV badger
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (20)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Anecdote Fragrances After Hours
Overview
A little dry today
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shave was a tiny bit on the rough side today. It was mostly smooth, but there is a hint of irritation lingering. The blade is still working well, as is the vintage Willy. Although, the soap left my skin feeling a little dry today.
Gear
The Williams is decent. At ~$10 a puck on eBay it is not horribly expensive. However, the modern soaps with the superfatting and the extra emollients are just easier on the skin. Remember to water your Williams folks. You will get better lather.
The TSC brush from SV is good. I like the handle and the knot gets very soft when hydrated. It is a great performing badger, but I still don't see it as much of an improvement over my synthetic brushes. Yes, it is a bit more luxurious on my face, but it doesn't produce better lather than my other brushes. I will say that it is a work of art. I love the olive wood handle.
LNHC makes some really good aftershave balms.
Other Thoughts
D&D went well last night. I think everyone is starting to get the hang of using Roll20 and starting to understand the 5e rules.
The Fifth Edition of D&D really is the best version of the game ever produced. This came as a bit of a surprise when it released in 2014 because the previous edition (i.e. 4th) was kind of a dumpster fire of a game. I did not like it, and think it is the worst version of the game ever produced. 5e is so good that, from what I have heard, it has outsold every other version of D&D combined. Also, this edition has brought more new players into the world of RPGs than any other version of the game. I hope that Wizards of the Coast can keep this game vibrant and alive for the next decade, and beyond. The D20/OGL (Open Game Licence) 3.x rules set (D&D 3.0 & 3.5 along with Pathfinder 1e from Paizo Publishing) had an almost 20 year run in the RPG market. 5e is an improvement over that version of the game. I hope that 5e has a long life ahead of it. I love this game.
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 #765
2021 Shaves (DE: 48, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 10)
02/26/2021
No shave - woke up too late
02/27/2021
No shave - Saturday stuff got in the way.
02/28/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Rockwell 6C @4
Blade: Treet Classic (39)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (21)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Burberry for Men
03/01/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Rockwell 6C @4
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (22) + CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
03/02/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Rockwell 6C @4
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Anecdote Fragrances Havana Lounge
Overview
catching up
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Today's shave was a little rough. The rest were good. The lather may have been a bit too thin. I am sure tomorrow will be better.
Gear
I usually get good results from CBL Premium. Today was an anomaly.
The VIG Shaving brush is not bad. It is really soft on my face.
I love the Pour Lui from OdlR. It is a wonderful classic. The Havana Lounge is just okay.
Other Thoughts
Staying caught up on my reading is proving difficult for me. I need to spend less time on Netflix.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 48, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 10)
02/26/2021
No shave - woke up too late
02/27/2021
No shave - Saturday stuff got in the way.
02/28/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Rockwell 6C @4
Blade: Treet Classic (39)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (21)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: LNHC Florida Freeze ASB
Fragrance: Burberry for Men
03/01/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Rockwell 6C @4
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: vintage Williams Mug (22) + CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Oscar de la Renta Pour Lui
03/02/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Rockwell 6C @4
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Anecdote Fragrances Havana Lounge
Overview
catching up
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Today's shave was a little rough. The rest were good. The lather may have been a bit too thin. I am sure tomorrow will be better.
Gear
I usually get good results from CBL Premium. Today was an anomaly.
The VIG Shaving brush is not bad. It is really soft on my face.
I love the Pour Lui from OdlR. It is a wonderful classic. The Havana Lounge is just okay.
Other Thoughts
Staying caught up on my reading is proving difficult for me. I need to spend less time on Netflix.
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 #766
2021 Shaves (DE: 51, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 10)
03/03/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Savier 2.0 razor (Russian two blade capable razor)
Blade: Ladas SS (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Perry Ellis 360° Red
03/04/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Savier 2.0 razor (Russian two blade capable razor)
Blade: Ladas SS (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: English Laundry Rivera EdP
03/05/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Savier 2.0 razor (Russian two blade capable razor)
Blade: Ladas SS (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: English Laundry Rivera EdP
Overview
catching up again
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves with this razor/blade combination are good, but a little on the rough side. The soap performance takes care of the worst of it.
Gear
The Savier 2.0 is a very, very, very light razor. It is almost too light for the task.
Other Thoughts
Yay, weekend!
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 51, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 10)
03/03/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Savier 2.0 razor (Russian two blade capable razor)
Blade: Ladas SS (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Perry Ellis 360° Red
03/04/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Savier 2.0 razor (Russian two blade capable razor)
Blade: Ladas SS (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: English Laundry Rivera EdP
03/05/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Savier 2.0 razor (Russian two blade capable razor)
Blade: Ladas SS (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: VIG Shaving 24mm Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: English Laundry Rivera EdP
Overview
catching up again
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves with this razor/blade combination are good, but a little on the rough side. The soap performance takes care of the worst of it.
Gear
The Savier 2.0 is a very, very, very light razor. It is almost too light for the task.
Other Thoughts
Yay, weekend!
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 #767
2021 Shaves (DE: 55, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
03/06/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ SB plate
Blade: Tiger Carbon Steel (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Two Band Silvertip, mountain lake handle
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: English Laundry Rivera EdP
03/07/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Two Band Silvertip, mountain lake handle
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Burberry for Men
03/08/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ SB plate
Blade: Lord Platinum (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Two Band Silvertip, mountain lake handle
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Hugo Boss Bottled #6
03/09/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ SB plate
Blade: Lord Platinum (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Two Band Silvertip, mountain lake handle
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Dossier clone of Dior Sauvage
03/09/2021
No shave - face needed a break
Fragrance: English Laundry Rivera EdP
Overview
catching up again
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves with the Parker 69CR have been a little rough. I need to work on angle with this razor. The results have been good overall, just with a little razor burn.
Gear
I need work with the Parker.
The Tiger carbon blade was rough for the first shave and I didn't dip it in alcohol after the shave so it wasn't usable a second time. The Lord Platinum is good, but still rough in the Parker.
Other Thoughts
Starting to feel the pressure to finish getting the house in order. We are getting new floors the week after Easter.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 55, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
03/06/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ SB plate
Blade: Tiger Carbon Steel (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Two Band Silvertip, mountain lake handle
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: English Laundry Rivera EdP
03/07/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Two Band Silvertip, mountain lake handle
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Burberry for Men
03/08/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ SB plate
Blade: Lord Platinum (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Two Band Silvertip, mountain lake handle
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Hugo Boss Bottled #6
03/09/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ SB plate
Blade: Lord Platinum (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm Two Band Silvertip, mountain lake handle
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Oud Minerale
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Dossier clone of Dior Sauvage
03/09/2021
No shave - face needed a break
Fragrance: English Laundry Rivera EdP
Overview
catching up again
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves with the Parker 69CR have been a little rough. I need to work on angle with this razor. The results have been good overall, just with a little razor burn.
Gear
I need work with the Parker.
The Tiger carbon blade was rough for the first shave and I didn't dip it in alcohol after the shave so it wasn't usable a second time. The Lord Platinum is good, but still rough in the Parker.
Other Thoughts
Starting to feel the pressure to finish getting the house in order. We are getting new floors the week after Easter.
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 #768
2021 Shaves (DE: 56, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
03/11/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ SB plate
Blade: Shark SS (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm R1818 Aqua High Mountain Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (31)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme
Overview
Back at it
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The Heritage Hill gave me great lather today. The shave was smooth and low irritation.
Gear
The Parker 69CR is a little rough, but it gives great results with some TLC.
The scent of the Heritage Hill Washington is still wonderful. I bloomed it today and that gave really great results. Hopefully it won't take another two months to finish the tub. (This started as a full 6oz. tub of soap.)
Other Thoughts
Between work and getting the house ready for new floors I am starting to stress out.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 56, SE: 1, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 11)
03/11/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ SB plate
Blade: Shark SS (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm R1818 Aqua High Mountain Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (31)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Rochas Eau de Rochas Homme
Overview
Back at it
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The Heritage Hill gave me great lather today. The shave was smooth and low irritation.
Gear
The Parker 69CR is a little rough, but it gives great results with some TLC.
The scent of the Heritage Hill Washington is still wonderful. I bloomed it today and that gave really great results. Hopefully it won't take another two months to finish the tub. (This started as a full 6oz. tub of soap.)
Other Thoughts
Between work and getting the house ready for new floors I am starting to stress out.
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 #769
2021 Shaves (DE: 56, SE: 2, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 12)
03/12/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ SB plate
Blade: Shark SS (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm R1818 Aqua High Mountain Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (32)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: Pinaud Clubman
03/13/2021
Fragrance: L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense by Issey Miyake
Overview
A good one and a skip
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
It was a great shave
Gear
The L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense is nice and dark.
Other Thoughts
The house is almost ready for the new floors. We are getting rid of most of our books, but several of them haven't been touched in years.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 56, SE: 2, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 12)
03/12/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Parker 69CR w/ SB plate
Blade: Shark SS (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 24mm R1818 Aqua High Mountain Silvertip Badger
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (32)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: Pinaud Clubman
Fragrance: Pinaud Clubman
03/13/2021
Fragrance: L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense by Issey Miyake
Overview
A good one and a skip
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
It was a great shave
Gear
The L'Eau d'Issey Pour Homme Intense is nice and dark.
Other Thoughts
The house is almost ready for the new floors. We are getting rid of most of our books, but several of them haven't been touched in years.
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 #770
2021 Shaves (DE: 62, SE: 4, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 16)
03/23/2021
No shave day
Fragrance: Kierin NYC 10AM Flirt (sample)
Overview
Lost Track and picking it up.
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves have been great, but I have lost track of what gear I used when. I do remember that I am 38 shaves into the Heritage Hill Washington; and I'm still loving it. The synthetics give me better lathers than the badgers. I think my current favorite is the rainbow handled 26mm Yaqi with the soft, brown synthetic knot. It feels great on my face and gives me the lather that I like.
Gear
Yaqi 26mm synthetic FTW!
Kirin NYC makes great perfumes.
Other Thoughts
I am trying to watch less streaming and do more gaming and reading. I also need to get some writing done.
I am absolutely in love with Marvel Champions: the Card Game from Fantasy Flight Games (link: Marvel Champions: The Card Game). I also love Arkham Horror: The Card Game also from Fantasy Flight Games (link: Arkham Horror: The Card Game). They are both cooperative games that are excellent to play solo, especially MC, and can support up to 4 players. They are expandable with lots of existing content and more on the roadmap. They are a little on the spendy side, but I think they are worth the investment. These are my two favorite card games right now.
On the RPG side, I am falling more and more back into love with D&D 5e. It is a fabulous game with a metric butt load of content available.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 62, SE: 4, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 16)
03/23/2021
No shave day
Fragrance: Kierin NYC 10AM Flirt (sample)
Overview
Lost Track and picking it up.
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves have been great, but I have lost track of what gear I used when. I do remember that I am 38 shaves into the Heritage Hill Washington; and I'm still loving it. The synthetics give me better lathers than the badgers. I think my current favorite is the rainbow handled 26mm Yaqi with the soft, brown synthetic knot. It feels great on my face and gives me the lather that I like.
Gear
Yaqi 26mm synthetic FTW!
Kirin NYC makes great perfumes.
Other Thoughts
I am trying to watch less streaming and do more gaming and reading. I also need to get some writing done.
I am absolutely in love with Marvel Champions: the Card Game from Fantasy Flight Games (link: Marvel Champions: The Card Game). I also love Arkham Horror: The Card Game also from Fantasy Flight Games (link: Arkham Horror: The Card Game). They are both cooperative games that are excellent to play solo, especially MC, and can support up to 4 players. They are expandable with lots of existing content and more on the roadmap. They are a little on the spendy side, but I think they are worth the investment. These are my two favorite card games right now.
On the RPG side, I am falling more and more back into love with D&D 5e. It is a fabulous game with a metric butt load of content available.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Looking forward to getting back to our game tomorrow night!
Doug we love to play cooperative games too! I think we have had a few conversations about it. I would recommend these for sure are our favorites:
https://smile.amazon.com/USAOPOLY-H...eywords=hogwarts+battle&qid=1616592896&sr=8-1 (the expansion packs are awesome and technically with the expansions you have like 10+ games in one, so you can determine the level of difficulty you want to play. We still haven't even gotten to the hardest level yet the game is a true challenge, and no Harry Potter knowledge needed)
https://smile.amazon.com/Potter-Hog...eywords=hogwarts+battle&qid=1616592896&sr=8-3 (this one is actually player vs. player but it follows similar principles as the one above and is a lot shorter of a game, we play it camping after the kids are asleep)
Megan and I really need to bring out our game nights again.
I have also been reading more and need to get some writing done, I am behind on like 5 articles I need to write, and updating my journal weekly has fallen to the wayside.
Oh and the D&D I am thoroughly enjoying myself it really is a highlight of our week. Thank you for having the patience to teach a bunch of noobs.
https://smile.amazon.com/USAOPOLY-H...eywords=hogwarts+battle&qid=1616592896&sr=8-1 (the expansion packs are awesome and technically with the expansions you have like 10+ games in one, so you can determine the level of difficulty you want to play. We still haven't even gotten to the hardest level yet the game is a true challenge, and no Harry Potter knowledge needed)
https://smile.amazon.com/Potter-Hog...eywords=hogwarts+battle&qid=1616592896&sr=8-3 (this one is actually player vs. player but it follows similar principles as the one above and is a lot shorter of a game, we play it camping after the kids are asleep)
Megan and I really need to bring out our game nights again.
I have also been reading more and need to get some writing done, I am behind on like 5 articles I need to write, and updating my journal weekly has fallen to the wayside.
Oh and the D&D I am thoroughly enjoying myself it really is a highlight of our week. Thank you for having the patience to teach a bunch of noobs.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Those all look like fun. I may have to pickup Thanos Rising for when my Sunday game group (4 players) can start meeting again.
It is a nice feeling when you imagination starts kicking in. I am looking into products (like solo pen & paper RPGs) to help me start building stories.
I am having fun. Part of being a GM/DM is teaching new players. I actually have a ton of experience with first-time players of various RPGs. When I run games at gaming conventions I often get players that are either brand new to the game I am running, have only played it a few times, or are completely new to roleplaying games. I have run games for worse groups than the TSC group.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #771
2021 Shaves (DE: 63, SE: 4, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 16)
03/24/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock Game Changer w/ .68 plate
Blade: Baili Super Blue (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (39)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Authenticity Perfumes L'Homme Riche (sample)
Overview
A very nice Tuesday shave
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Two passes of shaving goodness were had today. It was DFS, but I won't complain due to the lack of irritation. Happy shaver right here.
Gear
The Game Changer is a very solid razor. I just don't like the strange way that the blade loads. That is not going to stop me from using and enjoying it, however.
All good otherwise.
Other Thoughts
Game on for game night.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 63, SE: 4, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 16)
03/24/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock Game Changer w/ .68 plate
Blade: Baili Super Blue (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (39)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Authenticity Perfumes L'Homme Riche (sample)
Overview
A very nice Tuesday shave
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
Two passes of shaving goodness were had today. It was DFS, but I won't complain due to the lack of irritation. Happy shaver right here.
Gear
The Game Changer is a very solid razor. I just don't like the strange way that the blade loads. That is not going to stop me from using and enjoying it, however.
All good otherwise.
Other Thoughts
Game on for game night.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
My thoughts exactly
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #772
2021 Shaves (DE: 66, SE: 4, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 20)
03/25/2021
Skip - Switching to shaving every other day for a while
03/26/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock Game Changer w/ .68 plate
Blade: Baili Super Blue (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (40)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Hugo Boss Bottled #6
03/27/2021
Skip
03/28/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (41)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Burberry for Men
03/29/2021
Skip
03/30/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock Game Changer w/ .68 plate
Blade: Baili Super Blue (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (42)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Dossier Perfumes Sauvage clone
03/31/2021
Skip
Overview
Every other day shaving seems to be better for my skin.
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves have been really good and my face is much less sensitive when shaving every other day. I miss having it as a daily routine, but it is nice to have more time on certain days.
Gear
Everything is working well. The Baili Super Blue blades work well for me. The Game Changer is efficient. The Yaqi brushes are good quality.
Other Thoughts
New floors next week. It is crunch time.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
2021 Shaves (DE: 66, SE: 4, Straight: 0, Cart: 0, Skipped: 20)
03/25/2021
Skip - Switching to shaving every other day for a while
03/26/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock Game Changer w/ .68 plate
Blade: Baili Super Blue (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (40)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Hugo Boss Bottled #6
03/27/2021
Skip
03/28/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: Colonial Razors The General v1
Blade: Feather Pro (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (41)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Burberry for Men
03/29/2021
Skip
03/30/2021
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Shave Secret oil
Razor: RazoRock Game Changer w/ .68 plate
Blade: Baili Super Blue (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements lather bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Heritage Hill Washington (42)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Nivea Sensitive ASB & Lucky Tiger Vanishing Cream
AS 3: AOS Sandalwood ASB
Fragrance: Dossier Perfumes Sauvage clone
03/31/2021
Skip
Overview
Every other day shaving seems to be better for my skin.
SOTD Pics
None
Shave Quality
The shaves have been really good and my face is much less sensitive when shaving every other day. I miss having it as a daily routine, but it is nice to have more time on certain days.
Gear
Everything is working well. The Baili Super Blue blades work well for me. The Game Changer is efficient. The Yaqi brushes are good quality.
Other Thoughts
New floors next week. It is crunch time.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
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