Down in the Heart of Texas!

[MilkCrate]

Great post! But as a PSA, you have to include the standard “Arghhh!” Somewhere in your Bay Rum posts.

 

[Patelliott]

Atomic Age CK-6 is my favorite soap, although I'm eagerly awaiting getting to try Ethos/CBL Lime. Congratulations on your shave!

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Thank you! I am waiting for that soap too. Especially after The Dave's reviews.

Don’t forget your eye patch on the way out!
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Party city is still closed...

Great post! But as a PSA, you have to include the standard “Arghhh!” Somewhere in your Bay Rum posts.

Now Chris's post makes more sense. I will remember that for next time!

 

[Patelliott]

I just got a haircut for the first time in 3 months and I feel like a brand new man now.

 

[BarberDave]

I just got a haircut for the first time in 3 months and I feel like a brand new man now.

YAY A haircut!!!!!

 

[Galaktus]

I got mine cut, a nice flat top, almost a high and tight, lol. Felt damned good to get the barber cut again.

 

[Patelliott]

YAY A haircut!!!!!

Next time I visit my brother in Tucson I need to make a pit stop by your shop!

I got mine cut, a nice flat top, almost a high and tight, lol. Felt damned good to get the barber cut again.

It's the little things in life!

 

[Patelliott]

Journal Entry 59
(DE:1 SE:8 SR:3)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower & PAA Cube 2.0
Razor: Gong Razor
Blade:
Brush: TSC Second Anniversary
Bowl: PAA Scuttle
Soap: B&M- Nordost
Aftershave: Osma Alum & Stirling Tea Tree, Witch Hazel, Aloe splash & Lucky Tiger Face Tonic splash
Moisturizer: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

Results:

This was last nights shave and it was a good one. Soap sample and razor were provided by Ken aka Fluffy aka @Maryland998. The razor is still very sharp and very smooth and a pleasure to shave with. Now for the soap. I am not going to lie, this soap was not on my radar. I am very picky when it comes to citrus soaps because sometimes the fragrance can come off as very synthetic or very sweet and it gives me a headache. But I can admit when I am wrong. Ken this was a great soap to throw in and I am glad I got to try it. The scent isn't overly sweet and it has a nice smokiness to it. This may be going on the WTBS list. I believe this is B&M's Excelsior base and that base is always a joy to use. Very good slickness, residual slickness, and cushion.
The 2nd Anniversary Brush is getting easier to use. It does not splay like my Yaqi or SynBad, but if I start on my jaw line it isn't that difficult. I will say that once this brush does splay it exfoliates as well as a boar brush.
Also I am torn on what to use for tonight's shave. I was thinking of using either Leviathan by B&M or Grecian Horse by A&E. Since I cannot decide I will leave it up to the Cadre.

Thanks for reading and I hope y'all have a great Friday!

 

[Dave in KY]

Nice read Pat

 

[Patelliott]

Nice read Pat
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So option "C"?

 

[Dave in KY]

So option "C"?

I have Grecian Horse and you can't go wrong with it. Never tried Leviathan so don't know

 

[Graybeard57]

Leviathan

I picked it because I like the name.

 

[Maryland998]

Can’t go wrong with either Pat. Have you tried the spice? Just curious what you and the wife think.

 

[Patelliott]

Can’t go wrong with either Pat. Have you tried the spice? Just curious what you and the wife think.

Not yet, but that is on the menu for Monday! Since I am off I can occupy little man and she can focus on the recipe.

 

[GearNoir]

Yep! Go Grecian!

3 SR shaves under your belt now? Nice! Keep up the good work!

 

[Patelliott]

Yep! Go Grecian!

3 SR shaves under your belt now? Nice! Keep up the good work!

That is from the middle of April or maybe beginning of May. That's not counting the 2 years prior! But definitely still learning a lot from @BarberDave

 

[Patelliott]

Journal Entry 61
(DE:1 SE:8 SR:4)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower & PAA Cube 2.0
Razor: Gong Razor
Blade:
Brush: AP Shave Co. Ruby SynBad
Bowl: PAA Scuttle
Soap: A&E- Grecian Horse
Aftershave: Osma Alum & Stirling Tea Tree, Witch Hazel, Aloe splash & Stirling- Haverford splash
Moisturizer: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

Results:

So this was supposed to be last nights shave, but little man had a different plan for me when I got home. Today while he was asleep I thought it would be the perfect time to get this shave in. Grecian Horse had more votes yesterday so it got the nod. I really like the scent of this soap. It is not as light as I was expecting, but still a nice fall scent. If this soap comes back in stock I will definitely get it. The A&E soap base is a pleasure to use although I really don't see a difference when using the PAA pre-shave Cube. Maybe I am using it wrong. Tomorrow I will continue with the samples with Leviathan! Thanks @Maryland998 for sending me these samples. So far my WTB list is just growing!

Thanks for reading Cadre, and I hope y'all have a great holiday weekend!

 

[MilkCrate]

Good read!

 

[Patelliott]

Good read!

Thanks Tim!

 

[Cvargo]

I have yet to try any soaps from A&E or the other brands his soaps get offered under. There's a lot they interest me though... And that's one of them. Hmmmm No Chad you don't need more soap!

 

[NurseDave]

I have yet to try any soaps from A&E or the other brands his soaps get offered under. There's a lot they interest me though... And that's one of them. Hmmmm No Chad you don't need more soap!

No, you don’t need more. But you do need some A&E.