GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks! Haven’t tried (and likely won’t ever) have anything to compare it to unfortunately, but I do enjoy it when I use it! I mostly keep it around for the missus.
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GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #253 (338 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: Schick M Adjustable, Supply blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, Cella soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Pitralon Classic AS to finish!
Solid shave today with the Schick. Felt like going woody-fresh, so the fairly neutral scent of Cella set the perfect canvas for a hearty splash of Pitralon to sit on!
The work week begins...here we go! Let’s do it!
Have a kick butt Tuesday all!
Gear: Schick M Adjustable, Supply blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, Cella soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Pitralon Classic AS to finish!
Solid shave today with the Schick. Felt like going woody-fresh, so the fairly neutral scent of Cella set the perfect canvas for a hearty splash of Pitralon to sit on!
The work week begins...here we go! Let’s do it!
Have a kick butt Tuesday all!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Tim!
Strong shave, Chris. Have a great hydrated Tuesday, hermano!
LOL, I just listened to it again. I actually love that song.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Ben! My half gallon water jug is prepped ready to roll!
Wouldn’t have been a one hit wonder if at least a few someones didn’t! How weird the 90s were...lol.
Hopefully it doesn't roll away from you!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Indeed! Thanks Eric!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #254 (338 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: Schick M Adjustable, Supply blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, CBL Roasted Oatmeal Stout soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Old Spice AS to finish!
Early wake up today...normal Wednesday grind!
Nice homemade breakfast and coffee with the missus after getting back, before she was out the door to start her day.
Good shave this morning, just slight irritation. Not sure why. Did get one little slice trying a different stroke with the Schick, went a little to fast and used a little too much pressure rounding an angle.
Tonight is normal Wednesday night dinner and study shenanigans for families. New Jr High director has her meet n greet with the kids and their parents. After that, it’s the big push to get things ready for Friday...the event ladies come to do decorations tomorrow afternoon, so most of the set up has to be done before. AKA quick turn arounds, short time table. Le sigh.
Have a great Thursday all!
Gear: Schick M Adjustable, Supply blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, CBL Roasted Oatmeal Stout soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Old Spice AS to finish!
Early wake up today...normal Wednesday grind!
Nice homemade breakfast and coffee with the missus after getting back, before she was out the door to start her day.
Good shave this morning, just slight irritation. Not sure why. Did get one little slice trying a different stroke with the Schick, went a little to fast and used a little too much pressure rounding an angle.
Tonight is normal Wednesday night dinner and study shenanigans for families. New Jr High director has her meet n greet with the kids and their parents. After that, it’s the big push to get things ready for Friday...the event ladies come to do decorations tomorrow afternoon, so most of the set up has to be done before. AKA quick turn arounds, short time table. Le sigh.
Have a great Thursday all!
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
Even though you used a little too much pressure...man you smell good! Old Spice Baby!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Yeaaaaah buddy!
Pitralon is an excellent choice. 
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #255 (338 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: Gillette NEW RFB OC, Astra SP blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, JoHS Turkish Bath soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Fine Platinum AS to finish!
A bit groggy and sore this morning, but none the worse for the wear after my morning freshen up!
First shave with the NEW RFB today. It’s nice to be able to give a rarer piece of shave history a whirl!
Initial thoughts/observations: I happen to have a NEW LC. I guess the RFB would count as a SC? The OC guard on the RFB definitely does not extend out as far and the teeth are a tad shorter. Comparing to a NEW SC might provide a better assessment. The LC with its solid handle does feel a tad more heavy than the hollow handled RFB. The RFB also seems (to my eye) to have a slightly increased blade gap from the LC, though I can’t comment on the actual bend of the blade, that looked too similar.
Anyway, very similar shave to the regular NEW as others have identified. There were moments it felt just like the LC shave to me (though I haven’t shaved with that in a little over a week). Surprisingly though, the RFB felt a little more finicky on the angle, there were a few strokes that felt sort of tight/scrape-y when I stopped riding the cap. That doesn’t happen with the LC. This first shave, the ATG with the RFB did not feel as smooth as the LC. So far, the LC is in the favored position.
More shave science required!
Ended up staying a little over 30 minutes late last night, doing some extra manual labor things for the major event prep happening today. I think that’s why I was dragging a little and a bit sore. More of the same today though.
Some good news on the horizon - I have an initial phone interview with a church in Mississippi! It’s for a director of youth position. Small church, small city...significantly reduced housing costs (and far more house) from CA, that’s for sure! It’s my first bite so far, but it’s something positive. We’ll see what happens!
Happy Thursday all!
Gear: Gillette NEW RFB OC, Astra SP blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, JoHS Turkish Bath soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Fine Platinum AS to finish!
A bit groggy and sore this morning, but none the worse for the wear after my morning freshen up!
First shave with the NEW RFB today. It’s nice to be able to give a rarer piece of shave history a whirl!
Initial thoughts/observations: I happen to have a NEW LC. I guess the RFB would count as a SC? The OC guard on the RFB definitely does not extend out as far and the teeth are a tad shorter. Comparing to a NEW SC might provide a better assessment. The LC with its solid handle does feel a tad more heavy than the hollow handled RFB. The RFB also seems (to my eye) to have a slightly increased blade gap from the LC, though I can’t comment on the actual bend of the blade, that looked too similar.
Anyway, very similar shave to the regular NEW as others have identified. There were moments it felt just like the LC shave to me (though I haven’t shaved with that in a little over a week). Surprisingly though, the RFB felt a little more finicky on the angle, there were a few strokes that felt sort of tight/scrape-y when I stopped riding the cap. That doesn’t happen with the LC. This first shave, the ATG with the RFB did not feel as smooth as the LC. So far, the LC is in the favored position.
More shave science required!
Ended up staying a little over 30 minutes late last night, doing some extra manual labor things for the major event prep happening today. I think that’s why I was dragging a little and a bit sore. More of the same today though.
Some good news on the horizon - I have an initial phone interview with a church in Mississippi! It’s for a director of youth position. Small church, small city...significantly reduced housing costs (and far more house) from CA, that’s for sure! It’s my first bite so far, but it’s something positive. We’ll see what happens!
Happy Thursday all!
Good luck with the interview. Will be praying that Things will be clear.
