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GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Yes, it can get pretty crazy! Lots of the membership helps out that week for sure.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Well with a membership around 800, there’s better be some volunteers stepping forward!
Lol! The theme is Romans this year, so you aren’t too far off!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #183 (322 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: iKon El Jefe, Feather Pro blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, DRH Sandalwood soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Pitralon Classic AS to finish!
Just a quick entry as I head in to work for the day.
Nice shave with the El Jefe this morning. I did reopen a little nick from a pimple I decapitated a couple days ago, but no biggie. The DRH seems to have softened up a bit better, even with major lag between uses.
Pretty dead day at work today with tomorrow being a holiday. It’ll be a stretch to keep busy. Getting off early is never bad though!
Have a great Wednesday all!
Gear: iKon El Jefe, Feather Pro blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, DRH Sandalwood soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Pitralon Classic AS to finish!
Just a quick entry as I head in to work for the day.
Nice shave with the El Jefe this morning. I did reopen a little nick from a pimple I decapitated a couple days ago, but no biggie. The DRH seems to have softened up a bit better, even with major lag between uses.
Pretty dead day at work today with tomorrow being a holiday. It’ll be a stretch to keep busy. Getting off early is never bad though!
Have a great Wednesday all!
Stay hydrated. It's been a while since I've reminded you. 
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Will do!Stay hydrated. It's been a while since I've reminded you.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #184 (322 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: iKon El Jefe, Feather Pro blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, LNHC Amber & Tobacco soap, generic witch hazel/aloe blend, Thayer’s Medicated, and Pinaud Special Reserve AS to finish!
No special theme this 4th. I just know I am going to be around the missus a lot today, so I picked something she says she likes the scent of.
The Jefe gave a nice, close shave today; only a few nicks on the difficult areas. Followed up the Amber & Tobacco shave with a healthy dose of Pinaud SR and some generous spritzes of Glastonbury EdT.
Everyone slept in this morning and is having a nice, relaxed time of it. We’ll hang out at home until later this afternoon when we’ll visit some friends for their big, annual neighborhood BBQ and festivities. Should be a nice day!
Have a great Thursday and a happy 4th all! ‘Murica!
Gear: iKon El Jefe, Feather Pro blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, LNHC Amber & Tobacco soap, generic witch hazel/aloe blend, Thayer’s Medicated, and Pinaud Special Reserve AS to finish!
No special theme this 4th. I just know I am going to be around the missus a lot today, so I picked something she says she likes the scent of.
The Jefe gave a nice, close shave today; only a few nicks on the difficult areas. Followed up the Amber & Tobacco shave with a healthy dose of Pinaud SR and some generous spritzes of Glastonbury EdT.
Everyone slept in this morning and is having a nice, relaxed time of it. We’ll hang out at home until later this afternoon when we’ll visit some friends for their big, annual neighborhood BBQ and festivities. Should be a nice day!
Have a great Thursday and a happy 4th all! ‘Murica!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #185 (322 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: iKon El Jefe, Feather Pro blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, LNHC Coconut Oud soap, generic witch hazel/aloe blend, Thayer’s Medicated, and RR The Stallion AS to finish!
Back to life, back to reality. Thankfully only two days of work until my weekend!
Nice shave with the Jefe, no blood loss. Could still smell the Pinaud SR and Glastonbury a little from yesterday, so I wanted another strong scent for today to over lay it a bit. Coconut Oud got the call. I’m almost at donut stage on this one, though still far to go before it’s gone; there’s just a thin layer of soap in the middle, but plenty on the outside. Followed up with the nice, near cologne strength Stallion, and all is well.
Going to be pretty dead at work today and tomorrow, but we do get early days thankfully.
Have a great Friday all (doesn’t feel like a Friday)!
Gear: iKon El Jefe, Feather Pro blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, LNHC Coconut Oud soap, generic witch hazel/aloe blend, Thayer’s Medicated, and RR The Stallion AS to finish!
Back to life, back to reality. Thankfully only two days of work until my weekend!
Nice shave with the Jefe, no blood loss. Could still smell the Pinaud SR and Glastonbury a little from yesterday, so I wanted another strong scent for today to over lay it a bit. Coconut Oud got the call. I’m almost at donut stage on this one, though still far to go before it’s gone; there’s just a thin layer of soap in the middle, but plenty on the outside. Followed up with the nice, near cologne strength Stallion, and all is well.
Going to be pretty dead at work today and tomorrow, but we do get early days thankfully.
Have a great Friday all (doesn’t feel like a Friday)!
Hurry up and use that soap! We want to know what you are getting next! 
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
I probably won’t get any more soaps for a while. My main goal right now is a Paladin, a GC OC, and perhaps a smoother adjustable injector. Maybe during the holidays or new year I’ll be looking into more CBL and more SV.Hurry up and use that soap! We want to know what you are getting next!
Thanks Tim! Likewise!
Thanks Chad! If we did get any tremors, it didn’t register in my consciousness.
The most recent ones were like 300 miles south of our area.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Well, considering the fact that all Californians are surfers, 300 miles is pretty close.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Eric! Next time!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #186 (322 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: PAL Adjustable injector, Schick blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, Tabac soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and BB Clubman Fresh AS to finish!
Well I don’t know that all the negative press is about, but I had a darn good shave with the PAL from @The Monkey today!
Used John’s favorite soap today, shhh it’ll be our secret! Tabac paved the way to 3 great passes. I played around with the PAL settings, 1 for the WTG (almost couldn’t feel the blade, though it was cutting), 3 for the XTG, and 2 for the ATG. Only nicked one follicle on the 2 pass, but it was all super smooth! About half BBS, the rest is a touch into DFS. Finished up with my Clubman mix, and I’m golden!
Off to work in about 30 minutes. Getting the campus ready for services and prepping some rooms for VBS this coming week. Easy day, just a bunch of busy work!
Happy Saturday all!
Gear: PAL Adjustable injector, Schick blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, Tabac soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and BB Clubman Fresh AS to finish!
Well I don’t know that all the negative press is about, but I had a darn good shave with the PAL from @The Monkey today!
Used John’s favorite soap today, shhh it’ll be our secret! Tabac paved the way to 3 great passes. I played around with the PAL settings, 1 for the WTG (almost couldn’t feel the blade, though it was cutting), 3 for the XTG, and 2 for the ATG. Only nicked one follicle on the 2 pass, but it was all super smooth! About half BBS, the rest is a touch into DFS. Finished up with my Clubman mix, and I’m golden!
Off to work in about 30 minutes. Getting the campus ready for services and prepping some rooms for VBS this coming week. Easy day, just a bunch of busy work!
Happy Saturday all!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice first run with the Pal. Chris, stay hydrated 