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Doug's Journal of Shaving Happiness v2.0
- Thread starter dkeester
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That's crazy. I've played a couple times, back in the day, but I have never even known 50 people that played in my entire life!
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #163
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams Mug soap
Razor: PAA SS DOC Ascension
Blade: Parker (9)
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Finest Badger with Barber Handle
Soap/Cream: PAA Will-O-The-Wisp (1)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: PAA Will-O-The-Wisp splash
Fragrance: none
Overview
All lit up for Halloween
SOTD Pic
Shave Quality
I took a break from my Tabac 3017 to have a special Halloween shave with one of the PAA seasonal scents. What should have been a spectacular shave was much less enjoyable than it should have been. Something in this soap and AS lights my face up.O Since I have a skin sensitivity to lime scents, I think it might be the Neroli.71 What ever it is lit me right up. I will give it one more shave just to be sure, but this one is going on BST if it lights me up again. This is a total shame because this scent is totally awesome. My face is BBS- and the irritation from the scent is long gone leaving me smelling fabulous with a great shave, but it is really disappointing. I envy those guys that can use any scent without issue.
Gear
I specifically got this one in the new CK-6 formula.I It is PAA's latest attempt at making a vegan soap that performs as well as tallow soaps.19 They really have something special in this base. It makes a rich and slick lather that performs really close to the Tabac that I have been using all month. I am not sure if it is as good, I would need to use it several more times and really dial in the water to be sure. However, this is definitely a Tier 1 soap base.
Other Thoughts
Probably going to go out for dinner and a movie or something tonight.O The wife and I aren't really in a mood to hand out candy. Also, we only ever get a handful of trick-or-treaters anyway.66 It is also disappointing that my office didn't do anything to celebrate the holiday. There are no decorations and no events planned. It is like just another day in the office. I will see if I can convince the wife to go see the new Halloween movie tonight. Adding the sub-par shave to the mix has made for a bit of a bummer of a day. I will have to do something special next year.
On a happy note, I am also really stoked that we have a new 3017er in the Cadre. It is great to no longer be the lone weirdo.
I hope you all are having a Happy Halloween.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams Mug soap
Razor: PAA SS DOC Ascension
Blade: Parker (9)
Brush: RazoRock 24mm Finest Badger with Barber Handle
Soap/Cream: PAA Will-O-The-Wisp (1)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: PAA Will-O-The-Wisp splash
Fragrance: none
Overview
All lit up for Halloween
SOTD Pic
Shave Quality
I took a break from my Tabac 3017 to have a special Halloween shave with one of the PAA seasonal scents. What should have been a spectacular shave was much less enjoyable than it should have been. Something in this soap and AS lights my face up.O Since I have a skin sensitivity to lime scents, I think it might be the Neroli.71 What ever it is lit me right up. I will give it one more shave just to be sure, but this one is going on BST if it lights me up again. This is a total shame because this scent is totally awesome. My face is BBS- and the irritation from the scent is long gone leaving me smelling fabulous with a great shave, but it is really disappointing. I envy those guys that can use any scent without issue.
Gear
I specifically got this one in the new CK-6 formula.I It is PAA's latest attempt at making a vegan soap that performs as well as tallow soaps.19 They really have something special in this base. It makes a rich and slick lather that performs really close to the Tabac that I have been using all month. I am not sure if it is as good, I would need to use it several more times and really dial in the water to be sure. However, this is definitely a Tier 1 soap base.
Other Thoughts
Probably going to go out for dinner and a movie or something tonight.O The wife and I aren't really in a mood to hand out candy. Also, we only ever get a handful of trick-or-treaters anyway.66 It is also disappointing that my office didn't do anything to celebrate the holiday. There are no decorations and no events planned. It is like just another day in the office. I will see if I can convince the wife to go see the new Halloween movie tonight. Adding the sub-par shave to the mix has made for a bit of a bummer of a day. I will have to do something special next year.
On a happy note, I am also really stoked that we have a new 3017er in the Cadre. It is great to no longer be the lone weirdo.
I hope you all are having a Happy Halloween.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
On a happy note, I am also really stoked that we have a new 3017er in the Cadre. It is great to no longer be the lone weirdo.
Still doesn't make you any less weird!
Happy Halloween, enjoy your evening!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Stinks about the irritation Doug but hope you have a great evening
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Yeah, that has has me a bit grumpy all day. The Will-O-The-Wisp smells absolutely fabulous. I love the way I smell today. The shaving experience was not so great. I hate it when a scent that really works for me doesn't work with my face. I am going to give it one more chance to work for me and if it doesn't, I will send it to a good home.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Journal Entry #164
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams Mug soap
Razor: RR Game Changer .68
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: vintage Made Rite 58 w/ original knot
Soap/Cream: Tabac (30)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: Tabac
Fragrance: Tabac EdC
Overview
I wanted to do another shave with the Will-O-The-Wisp, but yesterday's irritation and the resulting grumpiness deterred me.
SOTD Pic
Shave Quality
Back on the 3017 horse today. The Made Rite whipped up a decent lather. I have gotten better lathers from my synthetics than I got today, but that could be due to not loading enough product. Also, there is still some badger funk in the knot. There was nothing improper about the lather, but it didn't build as quickly as I am used to and the Tabac-y goodness was overshadowed by badger funk. The RR GC really delivered, however. It is smooth, mild, and efficient. I am BBS- from two passes and really feeling good.
Gear
The Made Rite has a nice handle. It feels a bit too big in my hand, but it is well made. The knot is very soft and floppy. It feels kind of like a pillow against my cheek, which is not bad, but I like a bit more backbone to my brushes. I feel like I have to be gentle with this one. It is a fun vintage experience, however.
The RR Game Changer is good stuff. The Barberpole handle has a positive grip with good knurling. The head is mild with low blade feel. It is a high quality piece of shave gear. It also has good heft. I really like it. I think I am going to be using this one often and will be getting the .84 plate for it.
Other Thoughts
I may see if I can find a few more NOS badger brushes. I don't really care for vintage boar, but vintage badger is nice even if it is too floppy.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Pre: Hot shower/splash of cool water/Williams Mug soap
Razor: RR Game Changer .68
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: vintage Made Rite 58 w/ original knot
Soap/Cream: Tabac (30)
AS 1: Thayer's Rose Witch Hazel
AS 2: Aqua Velva Sensitive 5-in-1 ASB
AS 3: Tabac
Fragrance: Tabac EdC
Overview
I wanted to do another shave with the Will-O-The-Wisp, but yesterday's irritation and the resulting grumpiness deterred me.
SOTD Pic
Shave Quality
Back on the 3017 horse today. The Made Rite whipped up a decent lather. I have gotten better lathers from my synthetics than I got today, but that could be due to not loading enough product. Also, there is still some badger funk in the knot. There was nothing improper about the lather, but it didn't build as quickly as I am used to and the Tabac-y goodness was overshadowed by badger funk. The RR GC really delivered, however. It is smooth, mild, and efficient. I am BBS- from two passes and really feeling good.
Gear
The Made Rite has a nice handle. It feels a bit too big in my hand, but it is well made. The knot is very soft and floppy. It feels kind of like a pillow against my cheek, which is not bad, but I like a bit more backbone to my brushes. I feel like I have to be gentle with this one. It is a fun vintage experience, however.
The RR Game Changer is good stuff. The Barberpole handle has a positive grip with good knurling. The head is mild with low blade feel. It is a high quality piece of shave gear. It also has good heft. I really like it. I think I am going to be using this one often and will be getting the .84 plate for it.
Other Thoughts
I may see if I can find a few more NOS badger brushes. I don't really care for vintage boar, but vintage badger is nice even if it is too floppy.
Thank you for reading and commenting on my journal. I hope you have a great day and stellar shaves, Cadre.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice shave there Doug
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
I think it is a good looking brush. I guess you might call the handle butterscotch. Whatever color it is, I like it. It is definitely a great piece of vintage shave gear.
Indeed. That sort of translucent butterscotch look is very cool!
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Totally agreed. I am glad that I let you enable me into getting one. It is yet another razor that could end up on my top five list with time.
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
I hope the knot in this brush lasts for a good long time, but if it doesn't I am going to splurge and put something high-end in it. This handle deserves a great knot.
Have to agree with everyone else...that is one cool looking brush!
dkeester
"TSC's Master of Bourbon"
Thanks! It is one of my best wild finds. It was NIB and cost me a whole $3. I have had some insane luck in antique stores when searching for shave gear.