Dave in KY
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I always have one of these verses the stock wrench that comes with the car. Standing on it with a foot while holding level will break free most any nut safely. Stinks as Fluffy said though.....
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GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Not a bad idea!
For SV, it works! Despite how hard it is, SV loads like a champ, every time! As for the AS, it doesn’t feel as good, or maybe there’s just too much goodness so that it doesn’t absorb as well, if I use too much.OMG ... a 10 second load time?! Really? And a total of 6 drops of AS is more than normal?! Man you’re killing me over here
JK ... Have a great day!
I had an experience like that, though in our case I broke the lug bolt.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
OMG ... a 10 second load time?! Really? And a total of 6 drops of AS is more than normal?! Man you’re killing me over here
JK ... Have a great day!
ha I had the same response! 30-45 second load times here and I measure my AS in “GLUGS!”
JK as well.... YMMV FTW
Patelliott
"I NEED NurseDave's Energy"
Great shave set up Chris! Sorry about the flat and having to deal with all that.
I still have my lug wrench like that. That is from my 1980 Chevy Impala. Get nostalgic when I use it.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Indeed. I just find that super long load times makes waaaaay too much lather for my liking.ha I had the same response! 30-45 second load times here and I measure my AS in “GLUGS!”
JK as well.... YMMV FTW
Thanks Pat!
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #271 (443 Open Blade Shaves) of 2020:
Gear: Gillette Pre-war Tech, Gillette Platinum blade, Yaqi Rainbow w/ brown synth brush, Clown Puke tub soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe blend, Skin Bracer AS, and YSL L’Homme Ultime to finish!
Corona Virus Official Day 196:
Up n at em! It’s Sunday...it’s showtime!
Crazy good shave this morning with the pre-war Tech and CP tub soap. So, the last things I mixed in to the CP tub were LNHC Coconut Oud and CBL Barbershop. I had already thought the amalgamation was previously near best of the best elite status for a soap...I didn’t think there was much way for it to get better...wrong! These last editions in combination with a partial remixing of the soap...holy moly! This might just be the best soap I’ve ever used up to this point! It was creamier, thicker, slicker, better residual, and superb face feel. Followed up by a generous dose of Skin Bracer and the last spritzes of the unassuming YSL Ultime, excellence!
Did a read through of the wedding script once yesterday, I was almost right. The actual timing on the day will depend on many things, but what I did ran about 23 minutes. I think that’s a great time. It’s not 15 minutes and too rushed but it’s not hugely inflated and drawn out.
Let’s see what else today has in store!
Have a blessed Sunday all!
Gear: Gillette Pre-war Tech, Gillette Platinum blade, Yaqi Rainbow w/ brown synth brush, Clown Puke tub soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe blend, Skin Bracer AS, and YSL L’Homme Ultime to finish!
Corona Virus Official Day 196:
Up n at em! It’s Sunday...it’s showtime!
Crazy good shave this morning with the pre-war Tech and CP tub soap. So, the last things I mixed in to the CP tub were LNHC Coconut Oud and CBL Barbershop. I had already thought the amalgamation was previously near best of the best elite status for a soap...I didn’t think there was much way for it to get better...wrong! These last editions in combination with a partial remixing of the soap...holy moly! This might just be the best soap I’ve ever used up to this point! It was creamier, thicker, slicker, better residual, and superb face feel. Followed up by a generous dose of Skin Bracer and the last spritzes of the unassuming YSL Ultime, excellence!
Did a read through of the wedding script once yesterday, I was almost right. The actual timing on the day will depend on many things, but what I did ran about 23 minutes. I think that’s a great time. It’s not 15 minutes and too rushed but it’s not hugely inflated and drawn out.
Let’s see what else today has in store!
Have a blessed Sunday all!
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Thanks Tim!
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #272 (443 Open Blade Shaves) of 2020:
Gear: Gillette Pre-war Tech, Gillette Platinum blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, CBL Sir Fougere tonsorial soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe blend, Pitralon Classic AS, and Royall Rugby to finish!
Corona Virus Official Day 197:
Ew Monday.
Up early to ready for work. Nice shower with an overall decent shave. Had a pack of Bic Chrome Platinums (I think - yellow/black packaging) to use up so I put a fresh one in the Tech. Not the sharpest but did have some smoothness.
Been in the 90s the last couple days and oddly enough it’s supposed to get to 100 by Wednesday before slowly going back down. Really weird. Thankfully the nights and early mornings are cool.
Have a great Monday all!
Gear: Gillette Pre-war Tech, Gillette Platinum blade, RR Big Bruce synth brush, CBL Sir Fougere tonsorial soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe blend, Pitralon Classic AS, and Royall Rugby to finish!
Corona Virus Official Day 197:
Ew Monday.
Up early to ready for work. Nice shower with an overall decent shave. Had a pack of Bic Chrome Platinums (I think - yellow/black packaging) to use up so I put a fresh one in the Tech. Not the sharpest but did have some smoothness.
Been in the 90s the last couple days and oddly enough it’s supposed to get to 100 by Wednesday before slowly going back down. Really weird. Thankfully the nights and early mornings are cool.
Have a great Monday all!
Yeah.... Monday, I’m lazy and I’m struggling to drag myself up to my office.....
Man, I love my Pre-War tech, I had one replated by the late Krona Kruiser about 7 years ago. When I use a safety razor, it’s always on my short list. Fantastic way to start out the week with some Pitralon!
fhalden
"Like BarberDave… I make my own fun”
I have an Old Type he replated around the same time. I had no idea he has passed. Those are sad tidings.
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GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
So 90s...and so uncomfortable!
Enjoy that weather Tim! Feel free to pass the leftovers on West!
Thanks Matt! Enjoy that cool weather!
The Pre-war Tech (a different one than the one I have now) was my very first dip into traditional shaving razors. I always end up circling back to it, it’s so great!
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #273 (443 Open Blade Shaves) of 2020:
Gear: Gillette Pre-war Tech, Bic Chome Platinum blade, RR 400 synth brush, CBL Money tonsorial soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe blend, Pinaud Citrus Musk, and Jean Phillipe 1 Million clone to finish!
Corona Virus Official Day 198:
Can’t imagine starting my day any other way!
Great shave this morning. It’d been a hot minute since I’d pulled out the Pinaud Citrus Musk...and I craved it! So I brought out the compliment of software that I’d normally accompany it with. Zero disappointments! This Jean Phillipe 1 Million clone captures the dry down of the real deal pretty dang well!
I don’t know what it is but work has been kicking my butt lately. I’m working less overall but when I’m there and when I get home I just feel totally beat. I thought I had recovered from the months where we had totally shut down and I was basically at home all the time...but something is just wearing on me physically lately. Could be lack of sleep partially as well...been trying to continue soaking up every last second with the missus once the kids are asleep. She’s been pretty busy with work and school stuff. I don’t know.
Good news for her though. She’s pretty convinced she wants to continue on after her bachelor’s (should finish next Fall) and go for her Master’s. Not sure what that’s going to look like yet, she’s really been loving the higher education process though.
Have a great Tuesday all!
Gear: Gillette Pre-war Tech, Bic Chome Platinum blade, RR 400 synth brush, CBL Money tonsorial soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe blend, Pinaud Citrus Musk, and Jean Phillipe 1 Million clone to finish!
Corona Virus Official Day 198:
Can’t imagine starting my day any other way!
Great shave this morning. It’d been a hot minute since I’d pulled out the Pinaud Citrus Musk...and I craved it! So I brought out the compliment of software that I’d normally accompany it with. Zero disappointments! This Jean Phillipe 1 Million clone captures the dry down of the real deal pretty dang well!
I don’t know what it is but work has been kicking my butt lately. I’m working less overall but when I’m there and when I get home I just feel totally beat. I thought I had recovered from the months where we had totally shut down and I was basically at home all the time...but something is just wearing on me physically lately. Could be lack of sleep partially as well...been trying to continue soaking up every last second with the missus once the kids are asleep. She’s been pretty busy with work and school stuff. I don’t know.
Good news for her though. She’s pretty convinced she wants to continue on after her bachelor’s (should finish next Fall) and go for her Master’s. Not sure what that’s going to look like yet, she’s really been loving the higher education process though.
Have a great Tuesday all!