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Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Have another drink to quell the stench some
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #263 (342 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: Kai Kamisori clone, Feather Pro blade, Schick M Adjustable, Supply blade, Yaqi SF synth brush, CBL Roasted Oatmeal Stout soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and CC Venture AS to finish!
Another nice, incident-less shave with the Kai clone!
Brought out another favorite CBL soap and went to town. 2 fairly smooth and relatively safe feeling passes with the Kai clone. Final pass and clean up with the Schick. Come Monday’s video, I may be ready to try a little ATG with this clone to give it the full test. You do have to be a little more angle-aware with the Kai clone than the Feather SS, but I might say the comfort level is actually pretty similar. The Feather clone I’ve pretty much cleaned up and put away sadly.
Volunteer appreciation dinner went well yesterday - really great food and for a couple hours folks enjoyed themselves. Today and into the weekend is a little more low key.
We were supposed to have another visit from the electrician today, but ended up cancelling. We’re waiting on a re-fi to go through still and didn’t want the guy hanging on, ready to do work without a solid date. It’s taking a little longer than we’d hoped. So I get a nice, quiet morning at least.
Have a great Friday all!
Gear: Kai Kamisori clone, Feather Pro blade, Schick M Adjustable, Supply blade, Yaqi SF synth brush, CBL Roasted Oatmeal Stout soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and CC Venture AS to finish!
Another nice, incident-less shave with the Kai clone!
Brought out another favorite CBL soap and went to town. 2 fairly smooth and relatively safe feeling passes with the Kai clone. Final pass and clean up with the Schick. Come Monday’s video, I may be ready to try a little ATG with this clone to give it the full test. You do have to be a little more angle-aware with the Kai clone than the Feather SS, but I might say the comfort level is actually pretty similar. The Feather clone I’ve pretty much cleaned up and put away sadly.
Volunteer appreciation dinner went well yesterday - really great food and for a couple hours folks enjoyed themselves. Today and into the weekend is a little more low key.
We were supposed to have another visit from the electrician today, but ended up cancelling. We’re waiting on a re-fi to go through still and didn’t want the guy hanging on, ready to do work without a solid date. It’s taking a little longer than we’d hoped. So I get a nice, quiet morning at least.
Have a great Friday all!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #264 (343 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: Kai Kamisori clone, Feather Pro blade, Schick M Adjustable, Supply blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, JoHS Turkish Bath soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Skin Bracer AS to finish!
Not much to report on the shave today, just another good performance from all the elements. Only one little nick on the mustache area from a sliver too much pressure.
Still pretty groggy this morning. I’ve been keeping doped up on my regular allergy med and also generic DayQuil gels, fending off some coughs and sniffles. Seems to be going around the last week or two.
In early for the work shift today. Possibly catching the tale end of a staff BBQ at one of the pastor’s homes after, depending on how I feel.
Definitely a little bourbon to be had at home later!
Have a great Saturday all!
Gear: Kai Kamisori clone, Feather Pro blade, Schick M Adjustable, Supply blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, JoHS Turkish Bath soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Skin Bracer AS to finish!
Not much to report on the shave today, just another good performance from all the elements. Only one little nick on the mustache area from a sliver too much pressure.
Still pretty groggy this morning. I’ve been keeping doped up on my regular allergy med and also generic DayQuil gels, fending off some coughs and sniffles. Seems to be going around the last week or two.
In early for the work shift today. Possibly catching the tale end of a staff BBQ at one of the pastor’s homes after, depending on how I feel.
Definitely a little bourbon to be had at home later!
Have a great Saturday all!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Tim!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Have a good day Chris. May join you with bourbon later 
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Dave!Have a good day Chris. May join you with bourbon later
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #265 (343 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: RR .68 GC, Astra SP blade, Sorrentino TSC 1st Anniversary badger brush, CBL Barbershop soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, Lucky Tiger AS, and Ferragamo Uomo to finish!
Just a quick entry today as I’m already on the church campus.
Woke up early before rousing the family. Got in a nice and quick shower n shave. Not much to say that most of you haven’t already heard. This setup is just full of top class components all around!
Ended up not going to the BBQ after work yesterday. The magic wellness drug that was my DayQuil gels we’re starting to wear off and I was feelin it. So I just went home, freshened up and chilled out till the family came home.
Services this morning, bible study later. Skipping the yard work today so hopefully I can wrap up fighting this cold sooner.
Have a blessed Sunday all!
Gear: RR .68 GC, Astra SP blade, Sorrentino TSC 1st Anniversary badger brush, CBL Barbershop soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, Lucky Tiger AS, and Ferragamo Uomo to finish!
Just a quick entry today as I’m already on the church campus.
Woke up early before rousing the family. Got in a nice and quick shower n shave. Not much to say that most of you haven’t already heard. This setup is just full of top class components all around!
Ended up not going to the BBQ after work yesterday. The magic wellness drug that was my DayQuil gels we’re starting to wear off and I was feelin it. So I just went home, freshened up and chilled out till the family came home.
Services this morning, bible study later. Skipping the yard work today so hopefully I can wrap up fighting this cold sooner.
Have a blessed Sunday all!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Rich! Not set in stone yet, but being flown out to visit is a pretty encouraging step!
How the heck do you make it look so simple to use that contraption?!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Because it really can be that simple! Thanks for watching!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #267 (345 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: Kai AC clone, Feather Pro blade, RR GC .68, Astra SP blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, CB Un Jour Gris soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Barbasol PR AS to finish!
Just a quick update today, probably the next two days too. Have a lot of writing to finish for Thursday’s bible study.
Just a really nice clean up and shave with the Kai clone/GC razor combo.
I was a little groggy this morning and slept in a little; still trying to shake off, what I hope, is the last desperate cling of this cold.
Fairly average week ahead for work.
Plans moving forward with our MS visit little by little. It’s absorbing a little more time off than I’d imagined and requiring some scheduling gymnastics, but it should all work out.
Have a great Tuesday all!
Gear: Kai AC clone, Feather Pro blade, RR GC .68, Astra SP blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, CB Un Jour Gris soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Barbasol PR AS to finish!
Just a quick update today, probably the next two days too. Have a lot of writing to finish for Thursday’s bible study.
Just a really nice clean up and shave with the Kai clone/GC razor combo.
I was a little groggy this morning and slept in a little; still trying to shake off, what I hope, is the last desperate cling of this cold.
Fairly average week ahead for work.
Plans moving forward with our MS visit little by little. It’s absorbing a little more time off than I’d imagined and requiring some scheduling gymnastics, but it should all work out.
Have a great Tuesday all!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Well, I imagine the plan is at least a couple dinner meetings with the elders/staff of the church and a visit or two to the church (particularly Sunday of course). Then there will be some free time where we can explore the area on our own, absorb what we can of the city’s vibe, check out the schools, and figure out overall if it’s a place we can thrive as a family. It’s a lot to run through for the few days we are there.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Shave #268 (346 Open Blade Shaves) of 2019:
Gear: Kai AC clone, Feather Pro blade, RR GC .68, Astra SP blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, Scheermonnik Delfts Wit soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Old Spice AS to finish!
Early morning today; my normal day to get the kids off to school.
Decided to revisit Delfts Wit, it’s been one of my least used soaps lately. It certainly helped pave the way for shave with great results and definitely has that wonderful smoky berry scent, but I think most folks would consider it a Tier 2 soap. Slickness is OK in-shave, but there is almost no residual, it washes off pretty cleanly.
Used the Kai clone/.68 GC combo again. No contest, no fuss BBS.
The missus and I sharing a cup of coffee at home for date morning. She’s got a meeting and work to run off to and I’ve got to try and wrap up my teaching.
Flights and rental car for MS visit officially paid for yesterday. T-minus 9 days and counting. Crazy!
Have a great Wednesday all!
Gear: Kai AC clone, Feather Pro blade, RR GC .68, Astra SP blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, Scheermonnik Delfts Wit soap, generic witch hazel, Thayer’s Medicated, and Old Spice AS to finish!
Early morning today; my normal day to get the kids off to school.
Decided to revisit Delfts Wit, it’s been one of my least used soaps lately. It certainly helped pave the way for shave with great results and definitely has that wonderful smoky berry scent, but I think most folks would consider it a Tier 2 soap. Slickness is OK in-shave, but there is almost no residual, it washes off pretty cleanly.
Used the Kai clone/.68 GC combo again. No contest, no fuss BBS.
The missus and I sharing a cup of coffee at home for date morning. She’s got a meeting and work to run off to and I’ve got to try and wrap up my teaching.
Flights and rental car for MS visit officially paid for yesterday. T-minus 9 days and counting. Crazy!
Have a great Wednesday all!