Going with the Hipster today. Good choice, Chris. 
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GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Today, I am united with the Bruce collective!Going with the Hipster today. Good choice, Chris.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
It might be worth it to walk around wearing an SCBA. They're only slightly more heavy than a surgical mask. 
I hope some weather pushes it out of the state soon or at least dissipates it a bit.
I hope some weather pushes it out of the state soon or at least dissipates it a bit.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Lol. Thanks Ben!It might be worth it to walk around wearing an SCBA. They're only slightly more heavy than a surgical mask.
Dude, I don't think you're supposed to speak of that in public.Today, I am united with the Bruce collective!
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Excellent! I hope your shave is as satisfying as mine was!
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #256 (435 Open Blade Shaves) of 2020:
Gear: Feather AC SS folding, Feather Pro blade, Gillette Tech, Gillette Platinum blade, SV/TSC il Re Tasso d'Oro brush, SV 70th soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe mix, SV 70th AS, and Guerlain Vetiver to finish!
Corona Virus Official Day 181:
Up a bit early, as the missus has a Zoom meeting to host...and I’m sure a sleeping, snoring husband would not make a good backdrop.
Tim’s post stuck in my head while choosing my accoutrements for the morning shave, peer pressuring me to bring out the Feather...and I’m glad he did! Today was also the day for me to take my il Re Tasso d'Oro (which had spent all the day before undergoing Dave’s badger brush treatment process) out for its inaugural shave! A nice, cleansing shower made for perfect prep. Il Re Tasso d'Oro had been soaking in my brush mug for the duration. Some quick flicks to rid it of excess water and it was on to the bloomed SV 70th for a quick 10 second load, then up to the skin for face lathering. Dang, this knot feels monstrous...but also luxurious! The weight and tactile feel of the brush is perfect. Lather was whipped up in no time. 2 smooth passes with the Feather and a pass with cleanup for the Tech, very nice shave. Overall il Re Tasso d'Oro has lost about 5 hairs, between the defunk/gel process, but that’s to be expected; I think I’ll just keep it away from the stickier soaps, like Lisa’s to be sure. Overall this gentle lather beast is a very welcome addition to the den!
Chores on the roster today, as well as waiting to hear final word on whether or not services are green-lit for tomorrow. Weather is turned beautiful in the last couple days; we’re in the 60s at night and upper 80s for days. Air quality remains highly unhealthy though, being in the mid 200s right now.
Have a great Saturday all!
Gear: Feather AC SS folding, Feather Pro blade, Gillette Tech, Gillette Platinum blade, SV/TSC il Re Tasso d'Oro brush, SV 70th soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe mix, SV 70th AS, and Guerlain Vetiver to finish!
Corona Virus Official Day 181:
Up a bit early, as the missus has a Zoom meeting to host...and I’m sure a sleeping, snoring husband would not make a good backdrop.
Tim’s post stuck in my head while choosing my accoutrements for the morning shave, peer pressuring me to bring out the Feather...and I’m glad he did! Today was also the day for me to take my il Re Tasso d'Oro (which had spent all the day before undergoing Dave’s badger brush treatment process) out for its inaugural shave! A nice, cleansing shower made for perfect prep. Il Re Tasso d'Oro had been soaking in my brush mug for the duration. Some quick flicks to rid it of excess water and it was on to the bloomed SV 70th for a quick 10 second load, then up to the skin for face lathering. Dang, this knot feels monstrous...but also luxurious! The weight and tactile feel of the brush is perfect. Lather was whipped up in no time. 2 smooth passes with the Feather and a pass with cleanup for the Tech, very nice shave. Overall il Re Tasso d'Oro has lost about 5 hairs, between the defunk/gel process, but that’s to be expected; I think I’ll just keep it away from the stickier soaps, like Lisa’s to be sure. Overall this gentle lather beast is a very welcome addition to the den!
Chores on the roster today, as well as waiting to hear final word on whether or not services are green-lit for tomorrow. Weather is turned beautiful in the last couple days; we’re in the 60s at night and upper 80s for days. Air quality remains highly unhealthy though, being in the mid 200s right now.
Have a great Saturday all!
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Thanks Tim!
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Yea, we’re all definitely in the
pot along the West Coast! Hope you and yours are safe up there!Thanks. It was a very nice shave. SV always feels great for me, especially with the AS follow up!
That would be so frustrating. Stay safe!
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
It is! It’s high time we get some fresh air roll in through here and let the kids outdoors!
Thanks Bruce!
I assume church services would be indoors. Kids trapped indoors would have made me nuts when I was young. We went out and played in nearly any weather, except heavy rain.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Currently indoor gatherings are not allowed here. Only select outdoor groups are allowed, church services are one of those, provided health precautions are followed.
Older parishioners and those with respiratory issues ought to stay indoors. I'm sure they would be aware of their personal risk.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #257 (436 Open Blade Shaves) of 2020:
Gear: Feather AC SS folding, Feather Pro blade, Schick L injector, Schick blade, SV/TSC il Re Tasso d'Oro brush, CBL Barbershop soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe mix, Lucky Tiger AS, and Terre d’Hermes to finish!
Corona Virus Official Day 182:
Actually felt rested when I woke up this morning. A shame it took so many days to get there...back to 5:30 am wake up the next two days.
Had time for a shave before services were posted up online for the day. Brought in the Feather again and switched out the Tech for the L injector. Brush lost a few more hairs today and hogged the lather a tad. Still came away with a good shave though! Wrapped it all up with a couple spritzes of TDH (only about one more use in this sample sadly) and I’m golden!
Light breakfast with a hot cup o joe. Services. Finishing up lawn watering. That’s pretty much going to be my day!
Have a blessed Sunday all!
Gear: Feather AC SS folding, Feather Pro blade, Schick L injector, Schick blade, SV/TSC il Re Tasso d'Oro brush, CBL Barbershop soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe mix, Lucky Tiger AS, and Terre d’Hermes to finish!
Corona Virus Official Day 182:
Actually felt rested when I woke up this morning. A shame it took so many days to get there...back to 5:30 am wake up the next two days.
Had time for a shave before services were posted up online for the day. Brought in the Feather again and switched out the Tech for the L injector. Brush lost a few more hairs today and hogged the lather a tad. Still came away with a good shave though! Wrapped it all up with a couple spritzes of TDH (only about one more use in this sample sadly) and I’m golden!
Light breakfast with a hot cup o joe. Services. Finishing up lawn watering. That’s pretty much going to be my day!
Have a blessed Sunday all!