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Fluffy's Curmudgeon Corner

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The last in my non artisan soap group. The Deutschland demolisher. Tabac the legend. If you enjoy the scent. You got it made. This soap is everything you need to enjoy a shave.
The Towa razor has a thick heavy tang and spine. Still a really hollow grind. And since I talked about my love for the Yaqui, it got the call. Decided to face lather. For a change of pace.
Ready to head back to work tomorrow.
Have a good one guys.
Fluffy
 
This Paketa is my smallest razor less than 5/8th’s
Been many moons since I used it. Shave was just ok. A little tuggy. So onto the touch up shelf it goes. There is no tolerance in my house for a razor that does not effortlessly remove whiskers. The Cognac and Cuban Cigars soap and scent is very nice. And the Pitralon Classic pairs well with it.
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Last couple of shaves.
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Groundhog Day with the Tabac and Black Star.
Have a good Wednesday guys.
Fluffy
 
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Good evening gentlemen. Tonight's shave has a debut contained within. A new to me brand of shave soap. PAA Diver Down. A homage to Seaforth Spiced aftershave in the CK6 formula. On first smell I do get the bay rum/ old spice vibe. Good scent strength. The performance of the lather seems to be very good. But one cannot be certain after just one use.
The other scent I acquired is on deck for tomorrow night.
The Fisher Stainless proved up to the task. And the Old Spice does work well with it
 
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Tonight's shave features the second soap of my first shave related purchase of 2021.
PAA's Astra Planeta. Upon opening the jar. It is readily apparent that there is a bunch of scent notes all trying to reach every single receptor in your nose. They all blend well to form a pleasing aroma. The CK6 formulation is proving to be very enjoyable to use. For me it seems to like more water. And this like the Diver Down has good scent strength. I am happy with both soaps. Whipped up by the Yaqui badger which is a great brush.
The razor this evening was my Gold Rex 1072. This was my first Japanese razor. As well as my first NOS purchase. Proudly made from Swedish Assab steel. It is a joy to use. I believe this to have the best edge retention of all my razors. Whenever I do put it to use. It makes me question why I keep buying other straights. But that thought usually doesn't last long.
Finished everything off with the Tabac Man AS. Which goes well with the overall scent of the Astra Planeta.
Enjoy the weekend guys. I'll be watching my football games.
Fluffy
 
Maryland998 said:
Whoa now hold on there @dangerousdon . The aftershave is Tabac Man. An entirely different scent than the original. I realize that your time in the Corps trained your nose to like lighter and more fruity accords. ;) That pair well with a day frollicking on the beach.
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No...I just prefer the scent of Amtrac exhaust, hydraulic oil from helos, and the deep iron scent of the enemies blood. 👿
 
Just in time for Valentines Day. A new scent from the parfume house of @dangerousdon .
Leatherneck. A bold invigorating mix of visceral smells.
Do you want the women folk thinking that you spend your days in flower patches? Or baking delicate treats in the kitchen? Didn't think so.
Splash on some Leatherneck. It opens with the powerful aroma of diesel. With middle notes of small arms gun smoke and C4. All upon a base of blood and entrails. Whether storming the beach or breaching her bedroom. Your mission of "getting the girl". Will have a higher probability of victory with Leatherneck.
Discontinue use if rash, sores or vomiting occurs.
 
Maryland998 said:
Just in time for Valentines Day. A new scent from the parfume house of @dangerousdon .
Leatherneck. A bold invigorating mix of visceral smells.
Do you want the women folk thinking that you spend your days in flower patches? Or baking delicate treats in the kitchen? Didn't think so.
Splash on some Leatherneck. It opens with the powerful aroma of diesel. With middle notes of small arms gun smoke and C4. All upon a base of blood and entrails. Whether storming the beach or breaching her bedroom. Your mission of "getting the girl". Will have a higher probability of victory with Leatherneck.
Discontinue use if rash, sores or vomiting occurs.
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Fluffy...you win this round!
 
Maryland998 said:
Just in time for Valentines Day. A new scent from the parfume house of @dangerousdon .
Leatherneck. A bold invigorating mix of visceral smells.
Do you want the women folk thinking that you spend your days in flower patches? Or baking delicate treats in the kitchen? Didn't think so.
Splash on some Leatherneck. It opens with the powerful aroma of diesel. With middle notes of small arms gun smoke and C4. All upon a base of blood and entrails. Whether storming the beach or breaching her bedroom. Your mission of "getting the girl". Will have a higher probability of victory with Leatherneck.
Discontinue use if rash, sores or vomiting occurs.
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I may have to try this Leatherneck. I love the smell of spent gunpowder.
 
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Yesterday's shave had me circle back around to the PAA Diver Down. The homage to Seaforth Spiced. And while I do like the scent and the performance of the soap. I was initially surprised when upon applying to my face. That it is a mentholated soap. Since I did not recall seeing that in the description. I went back and looked. And there is no mention in the description or ingredient list. While not a huge deal. It is a bit of a negative for me. As I find mentholated soaps a bit distracting. I do have and enjoy aftershaves with it present.
I am more annoyed that it is not mentioned in the product description. Kind of like your hot new girlfriend leaving out the fact. That her ex is doing 5-7 years. But will probably get out soon for good behavior. That's something you'd like to know. But she was a very attractive size 4 brunette. Wound up being wife #1. But I digress.
The razor was a vintage 1971 Stiz. A least I thinks that counts as "vintage" At this point anything that was made before, or 5 years after me darkening the doorstep of the world. I consider vintage. The Razorock 400 did it's thing. And followed up by the capable Master Barber Spice. Good shave.
Fluffy
 
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