Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0

[Scuttlesoap]

Hope you had a good holiday yesterday (Other than with your wallet )

 

[dkeester]

Hope you had a good holiday yesterday (Other than with your wallet )

I did. I hope yours was good too.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

I did. I hope yours was good too.

It was!

 

[dkeester]

Journal Entry #872
2022 Shaves (DE: 106, SE: 18, Straight: 2, Cart: 0, Skipped: 62)

07/06/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Dossier Bleu de Chanel clone

07/07/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Parker Variant @3
Blade: Trig Silver Edge (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: PAA Peregrino 24mm
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Kennedy (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Aqua Velva 5-in-1 Sensitive ASB
AS 3: Lucky Tiger As and Facial Tonic
Fragrance: Geoffrey Beene Bowling Green


Overview
Things move fast in a startup company

SOTD Pics
N/A

Shave Quality
Really smooth BBS today. The blade feels were real, however.

Gear

• The Parker Variant is a great shaver. However, it does require some care and attention during use.
• The Trig blade is decent. It isn't the best blade that I have used, but it isn't the worst.
• My fragrances this week have been okay up until today. Bowling Green is a fantastic fragrance if you like the note of lemon verbena.

Other Thoughts
The company has a ton of needs. Many of them are things that I can do something about. It is going to mean wearing lots of hats. Several of them are hats that I have never worn before. Lots to do and lots of responsibility to assume. There is nothing to say except: "let's get into it" and "git 'er done."
This could be fun. It is definitely going to be a challenge.


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

 

[Luecke3262]

Sounds exciting! I hope you're enjoying it!

 

[Scuttlesoap]

I think you’re up to the challenge!

 

[dkeester]

Journal Entry #873
2022 Shaves (DE: 106, SE: 18, Straight: 3, Cart: 0, Skipped: 64)

07/08/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Dolce and Gabanna Light Blue Eau Intense Pour Homme

07/09/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Straight: Dovo Shavette
Shavette Blade: Dovo Shavette blade (?)
Strop: none
Razor: Parker Variant @1
Blade: Trig Silver Edge (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Kennedy (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Aqua Velva 5-in-1 Sensitive ASB
AS 3: Lucky Tiger As and Facial Tonic
Fragrance: Sean John 3AM EdT

07/10/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Mercedes-Benz for Men EdT


Overview
A very nice weekend

SOTD Pics
N/A

Shave Quality
Yesterday's shave was a little irritating. I just went too hard with the Dovo Shavette. There was no blood, just some lasting irritation. Today was a skip day because of that.

Gear

• The shaving hardware is good.
• The shaving software is good.
• Sean John 3AM is a really good cheapie. So is Mercedes-Benz. Light Blue Eau Intense is a killer summery, fresh fragrance.

Other Thoughts
I have bought a ton of fragrances lately. Many of them are really good. There is one that wasn't good, however. I bought a 30ml bottle of Paris Hilton for Men. It was not good. I had to rinse it off the first time I put it on. Not good on me. I am glad that it was only $11. They can't all be winners, right?

Other than that life marches on.


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

 

[Scuttlesoap]

You did pick up some winning frags!

 

[dkeester]

Journal Entry #874
2022 Shaves (DE: 107, SE: 18, Straight: 3, Cart: 0, Skipped: 64)

07/11/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Parker Variant @2
Blade: Trig Silver Edge (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Kennedy (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Aqua Velva 5-in-1 Sensitive ASB
AS 3: Lucky Tiger As and Facial Tonic
Fragrance: Rochas Moustache Original 1949 EdT


Overview
Monday is off to a slow start

SOTD Pics
N/A

Shave Quality
The shave was good. There are a couple of spots that are still a little tender from the weekend which became slightly more irritated. I am sure that tomorrow will be better, assuming I have time to shave.

Gear

• The Variant is quite aggressive. I need to ride the cap more with it.
• Rochas Moustache EdT is really good stuff. It is a very nice powerdery lemon fragrance.

Other Thoughts
I have a ton of things to do. I need to get some of them off my plate soon.


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

 

[Graybeard57]

I have a ton of things to do. I need to get some of them off my plate soon.

I know the feeling, Doug.

 

[dkeester]

Journal Entry #875
2022 Shaves (DE: 108, SE: 18, Straight: 3, Cart: 0, Skipped: 65)

07/12/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: L'Homme Rochas by Rochas

07/13/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 15c
Blade: Baili Super Blue (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Kennedy (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Aqua Velva 5-in-1 Sensitive ASB
AS 3: Lucky Tiger As and Facial Tonic
Fragrance: Bleu de Chanel EdT


Overview
The week is going well.

SOTD Pics
N/A

Shave Quality
Today's shave was quite, quite good. BBS with no irritation. So good.

Gear

• Merkur razors are great on my skin.
• Baili blades are great for me also.
• Rochas is becoming one of my favorite perfume houses. All of their fragrances are very, very good.
• Bleu de Chanel is fantastic. Need I say more?

Other Thoughts
Things are going well at the new job. I really like where I am, and it is never going to be boring.

In other news I am now scheduled to get my right hip replaced. I need to make sure that I am fitting it in with my work schedule in the best way, but it is happening. So, I might reschedule it, but it will get done this year.

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

 

[dkeester]

Journal Entry #876
2022 Shaves (DE: 109, SE: 18, Straight: 3, Cart: 0, Skipped: 66)

07/14/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Givenchy Gentleman Edt (2017)

07/15/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 15c
Blade: Baili Super Blue (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Kennedy (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Davidoff Cool Water ASB
AS 3: Davidoff Cool Water AS
Fragrance: Davidoff Cool Water EdT


Overview
Jump in the Cool Water is just fine.

SOTD Pics
N/A

Shave Quality
Another great shave from a Merkur razor. BBS and no irritation. Need I say more about it?

Gear

• Merkur razors are fantastic shavers. If you haven't tried one, you are missing out. Get one and give it a spin.
• The rest of the hardware played nicely with the other children.
• Givenchy Gentleman is straight fire. Pear and iris are a magical combination.
• Davidoff Cool Water will never get old. It may be cheap, but that is a mark in its favor. It is fantastic and timeless.

Other Thoughts
Helping the folks at the C-suite level move the company forward is a good feeling. I am making positive change and this is only my second month on this job.

Moving forward with the hip replacement. The people in my company are being very supportive. I think I am in a good place. I think this is a place where I can stay for a while. I am looking forward to the new hip, but I am really apprehensive about the 6-8 weeks of recovery time. I will be mostly working from home during those weeks.

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

 

[Graybeard57]

Moving forward with the hip replacement. The people in my company are being very supportive. I think I am in a good place. I think this is a place where I can stay for a while. I am looking forward to the new hip, but I am really apprehensive about the 6-8 weeks of recovery time. I will be mostly working from home during those weeks.

Good for you, Doug. That's a big step and commitment. Great your company is supportive.
I was thinking I needed a blue cologne tonight. I'm gonna pick up a small bottle of Cool Water for those nights like tonight that I can slip out the door solo.

 

[dkeester]

Good for you, Doug. That's a big step and commitment. Great your company is supportive.
I was thinking I needed a blue cologne tonight. I'm gonna pick up a small bottle of Cool Water for those nights like tonight that I can slip out the door solo.

Thanks!

The original Cool Water is a must have in any collection, IMO. You also might want to check out Rochas L'Homme. It can be had for around $40 for 100 ml.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Very glad you have found a workplace that suits you perfectly and really cool that you are having an impact so soon in your tenure there!

Have a great weekend!

 

[dkeester]

Journal Entry #877
2022 Shaves (DE: 111, SE: 18, Straight: 3, Cart: 0, Skipped: 67)

07/16/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 15c
Blade: Baili Super Blue (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: PAA Amber Aerolite 24mm
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Kennedy (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Davidoff Cool Water ASB
AS 3: Davidoff Cool Water AS
Fragrance: Burberry Touch for Men

07/17/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Eau de Vertu by Angelos Creations Olfactives

07/16/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Treet Platinum (1)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Kennedy (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Davidoff Cool Water ASB
AS 3: Davidoff Cool Water AS
Fragrance: Vince Camuto Homme EdT


Overview
An average weekend

SOTD Pics
N/A

Shave Quality
Two good Merkur shaves. Absolutely fantastic.

Gear

• The 34c is something everyone should try at least once. It is a consistently good shaver.
• I love Treet blades.
• The Strike Gold Kennedy is getting to the end. It won't be too many more shaves before it is gone.
• Sunday's fragrance was an interesting experience. A very clean, like freshly washed baby kind of clean, scent experience. It is a great fragrance, but I don't think I will be buying a bottle. Eau De Vertu

Other Thoughts
Traded some email with the CTO on Saturday. I wasn't working exactly. I just couldn't let the email sit until today. That is the way it goes sometimes.


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

 

[dkeester]

Journal Entry #878
2022 Shaves (DE: 113, SE: 18, Straight: 3, Cart: 0, Skipped: 71)

07/19/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Bvlgari Aqua Pour Homme

07/20/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Treet Platinum (2)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Kennedy (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Lucky Tiger AS and Facial Tonic
AS 3: Aqua Velva 5-in-1 Sensitive ASB
Fragrance: Wit and West Brumaire Woods

07/21/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Azzaro Chrome Extreme

07/22/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Ermenegildo Zegna Uomo

07/23/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Treet Platinum (3)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Kennedy (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Lucky Tiger AS and Facial Tonic
AS 3: Aqua Velva 5-in-1 Sensitive ASB
Fragrance: Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Profumo

07/24/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Wit and West Gavitella


Overview
More great smells

SOTD Pics
N/A

Shave Quality
The shaves are great.

Gear

• 34c + Treet Platinum is great.
• The fragrances are wonderful.
• Brumaire Woods and Gavitella are both excellent perfumes from a Colorado local perfumer.

Other Thoughts
It was a decent week, but I have to keep going hard at work. That is actually going to be a good thing.


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

 

[dkeester]

Journal Entry #879
2022 Shaves (DE: 116, SE: 18, Straight: 3, Cart: 0, Skipped: 73)

07/25/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Treet Platinum (4)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Kennedy (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Lucky Tiger AS and Facial Tonic
AS 3: Aqua Velva 5-in-1 Sensitive ASB
Fragrance: Lacoste Pour Homme

07/26/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Treet Platinum (5)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Lucky Tiger AS and Facial Tonic
AS 3: Aqua Velva 5-in-1 Sensitive ASB
Fragrance: Mont Blanc Individuel

07/27/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Jacques Bogart One Man Show Oud Edition

07/28/2022
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water
Razor: Merkur 34c
Blade: Treet Platinum (6)
Bowl: Fine Accoutrements Lather Bowl
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Handle, Brown Hair Synthetic
Soap/Cream: Strike Gold Shave Old Hickory (?)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Petal Facial Toner
AS 2: Lucky Tiger AS and Facial Tonic
AS 3: Aqua Velva 5-in-1 Sensitive ASB
Fragrance: Givenchy Gentleman Eau de Parfum Reserve Privee

07/29/2022
Shave Skip Day
Fragrance: Calvin Klein Eternity EdT


Overview
It has been a week, and it isn't over yet.

SOTD Pics
N/A

Shave Quality
The shaves continue in their greatness.

Gear

• All good on the shaving hardware and software
• Lacoste Pour Homme is a wonderful cheapie.
• Mont Blanc Individuel is killer, but then I also really like Joop! Homme.
• One Man Show Oud Edition was really too heavy for summer. I used only one spray, which worked well.
• Givenchy Gentleman Reserve Privee is beautiful. It is in the 60s today, so it is working well for me.
• Eternity is a classic. It has been reformulated, but it is still a very pleasant fragrance.

Other Thoughts
The week was off to a good start. Then my aunt died Wednesday morning. With everything going on with work, my wife's birthday this week, and upcoming surgery, life is starting to overwhelm. I guess sometimes all you can do is try to manage the stress.

On an up note. My new employer is being amazingly supportive. They are treating me like family. Going into this new job I was planning to stay here at least 6 years. If they continue to treat me the way that they are, I can see myself being happy here for much longer.


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

 

[CVargo]

Sorry to hear about your aunt! And also happy birthday to your wife. Hope you can find some time to just relax for a tiny bit this weekend.

 

[Graybeard57]

On an up note. My new employer is being amazingly supportive. They are treating me like family. Going into this new job I was planning to stay here at least 6 years. If they continue to treat me the way that they are, I can see myself being happy here for much longer.

You are fortunate to work for them. I am sorry you lost an aunt, Doug. My last surviving aunt passed away this summer. It hurts to lose family.