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Back before our wedding in 2016, my wife and I walked over to Merz Apothecary in Chicago (we used to live less than a mile away) and she helped me pick out a wedding aftershave. After smelling probably 50+, she landed on Pitralon Classic. Such a great fougere scent. I don't see it get much attention these days but it's a winner in my book!
A great choice indeed! Great scent on application but leaves plenty of space for a good follow up frag!
 
Shave #187 (459 Open Blade Shaves) of 2021:

Gear: Colonial Armored General, Feather Pro blade, Yaqi Sagrada Familia synth brush, Proraso Red soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe mix, Proraso Red AS, and Pierre Cardin clone oil to finish!

Repeat shave! Just changed the closing scent up.

Hoping we can get a lot of the little random schtuff packed away today and out of the way. It’s crazy how many boxes we’ve packed, even having decluttered quite a bit!

Have a great Tuesday all!
 
Shave #188 (459 Open Blade Shaves) of 2021:

Gear: Colonial Armored General, Feather Pro blade, Yaqi Sagrada Familia synth brush, CBL Green Valley soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe mix, Myrsol Agua de Limon AS, and Royall Lime to finish!

Exit interviews is the main purview this morning. Probably not so much for myself but for the missus. This is actually the first time I’ll have had to do one in my almost 25 years of working. Most jobs I’ve had are just pop in the 2-week notice and when it’s up, “See ya!”.

Rest of the day is nothing too special. More packing, patching and painting some odd spots and nail holes, the littlest son is having some swim lessons the next two days. That’s it!

Have a great Wednesday all! T-minus 4 days and counting!
 
Shave #189 (459 Open Blade Shaves) of 2021:

Gear: Colonial Armored General, Feather Pro blade, Yaqi Rainbow w/ pony synth brush, Proraso Red soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe mix, Proraso Red AS, and ADG Absolu Instinct to finish!

A nice cup of Stok cold brew and a shave to start the day 🤙
 
Shave #190 (459 Open Blade Shaves) of 2021:

Gear: Colonial Armored General, Feather Pro blade, Yaqi Rainbow w/ pony synth brush, CBL Sir Fougere soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe mix, Irisch Moos AS, and Enigma to finish!

2 days left 😳
Two days and counting!!

 
Shave #191 (459 Open Blade Shaves) of 2021:

Gear: Colonial Armored General, Feather Pro blade, Yaqi Rainbow w/ pony synth brush, CBL Balsamic Oud soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe mix, CF Sherlock AS, and RL Chaps to finish!

Last full day! 😳

Waking up at the butt crack of dawn tomorrow to be ready before the movers arrive. Probably taking a mulligan on my shave in the morning so I don’t have to chance stowing damp gear. I don’t think I’ve missed a shave in years! 😮
 
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