Down in the Heart of Texas!

[MilkCrate]

Deton-8 for the win!

 

[Patelliott]

I approve of this SOTD

I knew you would like this shave Dave. I need to try out a different blade in the OREN. The Feather ProGuard is too mild even with the three dot plate.

Deton-8 for the win!

Thanks Tim!

 

[Patelliott]

Journal Entry 153
(DE:58 SE:34 SR:49)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Razor: Filarmonica 14
Blade:
Brush: SV/TSC Olivewood Badger
Bowl: CC Copper Bowl
Soap: SV- Cosmo
Post-Shave 1: Stirling Alum
Post-Shave 2: Stirling Witch Hazel, Aloe, Tea Tree splash
Aftershave: SV- Cosmo splash
Moisturizer: Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Talc: Borotalco
Fragrance: Armani Code

Results:

 

[GearNoir]

Good one Pat! Hope it was a good close to the week!

 

[MilkCrate]

Yet another great setup! Nice Pat!

 

[Patelliott]

Good one Pat! Hope it was a good close to the week!

Yet another great setup! Nice Pat!

Thanks guys! Last night of work and then I have the weekend.

 

[Patelliott]

Journal Entry 155
(DE:58 SE:34 SR:52)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Razor: Wacker 6/8
Blade:
Brush: WCS
Bowl: CC Copper Bowl
Soap: PAA- Sanger de Drago
Post-Shave 1: Stirling Alum
Post-Shave 2: Stirling Witch Hazel, Aloe, Tea Tree splash
Aftershave: PAA- Sanger de Drago splash
Moisturizer: Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Talc: None
Fragrance: Versace- Eros

Results:

Well I shaved Saturday and Sunday, but I didn’t get a chance to post it. This weekend I tried my hand at honing. All of my straights could probably use a refresh, but I had two that needed a full honing. My Dovo BQ which hasn’t been used in 6 months or so and my new to me Wacker. I used the Wacker a month ago and found out real quick that it was not shave ready.
However, I am proud to say that both straights are shave ready. The Wacker took an incredible edge and both passed the alum test. Not a honemeister or even close to one, but pretty proud that I was able to put a shave-able edge on two razors. Thank you @CBLindsay and @BarberDave for giving me some guidance.

 

[MilkCrate]

Great job on the honing!

 

[Patelliott]

Great job on the honing!

Thanks Tim. I’m just happy I was able to get a useable edge on the Wacker. It’s been killing me that I wasn’t able to use it for a month.

 

[GearNoir]

She’s a looker! Nice job on getting some usable edges!

 

[Patelliott]

She’s a looker! Nice job on getting some usable edges!

Thanks Chris!

 

[Patelliott]

Journal Entry 156
(DE:58 SE:34 SR:53)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Razor: Wacker 6/8
Blade:
Brush: AP Shave Co. Gelousy Badger
Bowl: CC Copper Bowl
Soap: ETHOS- Succès
Post-Shave 1: Stirling Alum
Post-Shave 2: Stirling Witch Hazel, Aloe, Tea Tree splash
Aftershave: ETHOS- Succès SFS
Moisturizer: ETHOS- Replenish Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Talc: Borotalco
Fragrance: Stirling- Executive Man EdT

Results:
Fantastic shave today. Lather exploded today, slickness was incredible, BBS, face feels hydrated and soft, and I smell great!

 

[GearNoir]

Go get em Pat!

 

[Patelliott]

Go get em Pat!

Thanks Chris!

 

[MilkCrate]

Great looking razor and setup!

 

[Patelliott]

Great looking razor and setup!

Thanks Tim!

 

[Patelliott]

Journal Entry 157
(DE:58 SE:34 SR:54)

Pre-shave: Hot Shower
Razor: Fromm No. 72 6/8
Blade:
Brush: AP Shave Co. SynBad
Bowl: CC Copper Bowl
Soap: ETHOS- Melange d’agrumes
Post-Shave 1: Stirling Alum
Post-Shave 2: Stirling Witch Hazel, Aloe, Tea Tree splash
Aftershave: ETHOS- Melange d’agrumes SFS
Moisturizer: ETHOS- Replenish Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Talc: None
Fragrance: Lacoste

Results:

Great shave today. Only had time for 2 passes, and came away DFS+

 

[GearNoir]

Only had time for 2 passes, and came away DFS+

 

[Patelliott]

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I hit the snooze button a few times this morning.

 

[NurseDave]

There’s a dude that needs a shot of GTB!