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Shave #149 (300 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:

Gear: Supply Injector (1-dot plate), Supply blade, Yaqi SF synth brush, CBL Morning Blend soap, Thayers Medicated, and Pinaud Vanilla AS to finish!

Well, today I got to identify with the common man and experience a reaction to a soap. Ultra rare for me to have that happen. Moderate burning and some redness of the skin. But there you have it! Interested to test the “it doesn’t happen the next time” theory. It would be a shame to have to pass this one along, I love the scent - just the way I like my morning cup, a nice, creamy smooth coffee, with just the right sweetness.

Off to work in about an hour, not much happening on the schedule, so we get to close up early. Huzzah!

Have a great Wednesday all!
 
Shave #150 (300 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:

Gear: Supply Injector (1-dot plate), Supply blade, Yaqi SF synth brush, LNHC Amber & Tobacco soap, Thayers Medicated, and Fine Platinum AS to finish!

Really nice clean up and shave today.

Today was my first use of Amber & Tobacco. A very nice, moderately deep scent with a touch of sweetness. Once lathered up, it felt like it was in the same wheelhouse as Stirling Mountain Man, but was much more pleasant and detectable in scent. The tobacco can really be picked out here from the background and the amber makes a nice smooth/sweet upfront note. The soap is fairly soft - with a slightly wet brush, I had enough of a load for 3 passes + after less than 10 seconds. Whips up quickly, with much more volume than her newer line, though maybe slightly lesser on the post shave. Good stuff.

Busy work weekend ahead with some special events, including the two day end tournament of the volleyball league. Should be fun though I hope! Glad it’s a short week.

Have a great Thursday all!
 
Its interesting how many people are reacting to the morning Blend. It was a first for me as well and it hasn't disappeared but it gets lesser each time I think. At the very least it's not enough to stop me using it.
 
uacowboy said:
Its interesting how many people are reacting to the morning Blend. It was a first for me as well and it hasn't disappeared but it gets lesser each time I think. At the very least it's not enough to stop me using it.
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I’m hoping it lessens greatly for me. There was no noticeable reaction (visually or felt) after an hour or so, but during the shave it was pretty moderate.
NurseDave said:
300 and he's out!
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Lol, just sharing shave time around the den.
 
Shave #151 (300 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:

Gear: GEM Jr, GEM blade, Yaqi SF synth brush, CBL Blueberry Muffin soap, Thayers Medicated, and Ogalalla Bay Rum & Sandalwood AS to finish!

Designated today’s shave as named “Old Man With A Muffin”...you know who you are! Even had a cup of coffee to go with it.

Overall decent shave. Got a little bit off irritation from somewhere, perhaps the blade (this particular one has been in this razor since I got it from KY man). The Blueberry Muffin smells a lot like those Krustez blueberry muffin mixes, right after you’ve mixed the batter and are throwing in the canned berries to fold in. Fun scent!

Got the notification that my Weck finally shipped, supposedly to arrive early next week. Gotta go find a Sally’s!

Busy Friday at work, multiple events going on. Off to it in a few hours! Looking like a scorcher of a week ahead from 60s and 70s in the last week, up to 90s this next.

Have a great Friday all!
 
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