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[Graybeard57]

4 days this time around. Friday through Monday. Have to be back for meetings on Tuesday

Bummer. I like my job better.

 

[GearNoir]

Bummer. I like my job better.

Yea, kind of a bummer that X-mas landed on a Monday. Hopefully that doesn’t mean traffic will be crazy.

 

[GearNoir]

Shave #350 (850 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Fatboy adjustable, Astra SP blade, Graydog Art Deco brush, CBL Fresh Vetiver soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Brooklyn Grooming Anchor AS, and Montale Fantastic Oud to finish!

Typical Saturday in progress! Survived my OT workout this morning, then had coffee and goodies while we did some of the last Christmas shopping needed. Then back home for chores.

Excellent shave between loads of laundry. Seeing our buddy Mark use his Fatboy recently reminded me I hadn’t used mine in some time. Shave excellence! Just two spritzes of Fantastic Oud to seal the deal (a little goes a looooong way with Montale)!

Hope you’re all having a good Saturday!

 

[MarkB]

Shave #350 (850 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Fatboy adjustable, Astra SP blade, Graydog Art Deco brush, CBL Fresh Vetiver soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Brooklyn Grooming Anchor AS, and Montale Fantastic Oud to finish!

Typical Saturday in progress! Survived my OT workout this morning, then had coffee and goodies while we did some of the last Christmas shopping needed. Then back home for chores.

Excellent shave between loads of laundry. Seeing our buddy Mark use his Fatboy recently reminded me I hadn’t used mine in some time. Shave excellence! Just two spritzes of Fantastic Oud to seal the deal (a little goes a looooong way with Montale)!

Hope you’re all having a good Saturday!

Glad I could help.

 

[GearNoir]

Shave #351 (850 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Fatboy adjustable, Astra SP blade, JT Spartan Burl brush, CBL Fresh Vetiver soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Brooklyn Grooming Anchor AS, and Guerlain L’Homme Ideal Cologne to finish!

Day finished yesterday with a nice little drop-in Christmas party at a friend’s house.

A little bit of a sleep in, then a great shave this morning. Pretty much yesterday’s shave but swapped out the brush and frag.

Church this morning followed by a little brunch. Then grocery shopping and chill time.

Have a blessed Sunday all!

 

[GearNoir]

Shave #352 (850 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Fatboy adjustable, Astra SP blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, CBL Fresh Vetiver soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Fine American Blend AS, and Fine AB EDT/YSL Rive Gauche to finish!

Ugh Monday…but at least a Monday of a 4 day work week for me!

Great shave this morning. No issues to report. Finished up with the most excellent Fine AB combo and a spritz of the real deal, Rive Gauche for good measure!

Lots going on today…work, missus is taking the eldest to visit an arts college a couple hours south, dentist appointment for me. Should be a fairly busy day!

Happy Monday all, hope it’s a good one!

 

[MarkB]

Ugh Monday…but at least a Monday of a 4 day work week for me!

Me too! Birthday Friday and we get our birthday off.

 

[GearNoir]

Me too! Birthday Friday and we get our birthday off.

Excellent!

 

[GearNoir]

Shave #353 (850 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Fatboy adjustable, Astra SP blade, Simpson The Duke synth brush, CBL Fresh Vetiver soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Brooklyn Grooming Anchor AS, and BDC EDP to finish!

Great shave this morning!

Finally getting in some rain! Had a smattering during the day yesterday, then came in more fully yesterday evening and has kept up through today. Should stick around for a couple days hopefully!

Spending most of the day at the EOL facility today.

Have a great Tuesday all!

 

[GearNoir]

Shave #354 (850 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Fatboy adjustable, Astra SP blade, Yaqi Sagrada Familia synth brush, CBL Fresh Vetiver soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Brooklyn Grooming Anchor AS, and Ralph Lauren Chaps to finish!

Super busy day yesterday. Two work days left!

Great shave this morning! Reached for an old school scent to seal the deal. Smellin strong, smelling 70s!

OT workout later today, likely followed by a take-out dinner. Let’s git er dun!

Happy hump day y’all!

 

[NurseDave]

Happy hump day y’all!

 

[Graybeard57]

Ralph Lauren Chaps to finish

Reached for an old school scent to seal the deal. Smellin strong, smelling 70s!

Oh boy. Both you and @MarkB risking life and limb simply by choosing to smell good, like men back in the day. Most of my memories of the’70s are curiously vague, though I recall they could be wild. So you be careful out there!

 

[GearNoir]

Oh boy. Both you and @MarkB risking life and limb simply by choosing to smell good, like men back in the day. Most of my memories of the’70s are curiously vague, though I recall they could be wild. So you be careful out there!

Don’t worry! I’ve got my anti-cougar escape plan in place!

 

[MarkB]

Oh boy. Both you and @MarkB risking life and limb simply by choosing to smell good, like men back in the day. Most of my memories of the’70s are curiously vague, though I recall they could be wild. So you be careful out there!

The 70's were a magical time..

 

[MarkB]

Don’t worry! I’ve got my anti-cougar escape plan in place!
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Blanche is out there on the prowl for you.

 

[GearNoir]

Shave #355 (850 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Fatboy adjustable, Astra SP blade, Yaqi Rainbow w/ pony synth brush, CBL Fresh Vetiver soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, CBL Barba AST, and Penhaligon’s Sartorial to finish!

Tough OT workout last night. A new signature one designed around the new movie “Boys in the Boat”. Phew!

Great shave this morning! Chose a bunch of clean scents to get me through the day.

We’ve had some terrific rainfall in the last 24 hours. That should continue through tomorrow. Ready to put in those last hours for the week and get this darned drive over with!

Happy Thursday/my Friday all!

 

[GearNoir]

Shave #356 (850 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Prewar Tech, Astra SP blade, Yaqi Sagrada Familia synth brush, CBL Fresh Vetiver soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Proraso Red AS, and BDC EDP to finish!

We were able to leave at a very reasonable time and the drive went really well…but I still hate it

Not the best nights rest but a great shave this morning to get myself moving. Back to the travel kit with the Tech.

Should be a chill day today!

Happy Friday all!

 

[GearNoir]

Shave #357 (850 Open Blade Shaves) of 2023:

Gear: Gillette Prewar Tech, Astra SP blade, Yaqi Sagrada Familia synth brush, CBL Fresh Vetiver soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Proraso Red AS, and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanillle to finish!

Better sleep, though maybe still not ideal. Had to have an alarm clock today unfortunately.

Great shave this morning! Same setup except that I finished with TF TV today!

Heading out soon for a drive towards the Bay to attended my mother’s side of the family get together. Then back to my parents’ for a little visit.

More driving, ugh. Should be some good food at least!

Happy Saturday all!

 

[woodpusher]

Vacay in da Bay! Okay!

 

[GearNoir]

Vacay in da Bay! Okay!

Thankfully only part of a day! Then we’ll be on our way!