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Oops, thought I deleted one. However, I really meant it.It was fine. Wish I could have had two…like your posts
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Ummm, what makes you think you're the one wearing a watch??
Yeah it appears there are quite A FEW OF US that have a Birthday In October..... Mine was on the 9th....
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #290 (1061 Open Blade Shaves) of 2024:
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Yaqi Sagrada Familia synth brush, Clown Puke soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Mandom AS, and Dior Homme 2020 to finish!
Juuuust eked out a sub 8 minute mile in the OT workout last night for a new benchmark PR. Phew that took some effort. I don’t think I’ve done that since high school or younger.
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Yaqi Sagrada Familia synth brush, Clown Puke soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Mandom AS, and Dior Homme 2020 to finish!
Juuuust eked out a sub 8 minute mile in the OT workout last night for a new benchmark PR. Phew that took some effort. I don’t think I’ve done that since high school or younger.
I don’t mean to one up you, Chris, but I can do a mile in five minutes - even quicker on the interstate.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #291 (1062 Open Blade Shaves) of 2024:
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Yaqi Moka synth brush, Clown Puke soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Captain’s Choice Venture AS, and Amouage Jubilation XXV to finish!
Happy Friday all!
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Yaqi Moka synth brush, Clown Puke soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Captain’s Choice Venture AS, and Amouage Jubilation XXV to finish!
Happy Friday all!
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #292 (1063 Open Blade Shaves) of 2024:
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Trotter Handcrafts Taurus A brush, Clown Puke soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, CBL Barba AST, and Penhaligon’s Sartorial to finish!
This year’s flu shot is throwing be for a bit of a loop I think. Low energy, soreness, and some sniffles today. Tested negative for COVID fortunately.
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Trotter Handcrafts Taurus A brush, Clown Puke soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, CBL Barba AST, and Penhaligon’s Sartorial to finish!
This year’s flu shot is throwing be for a bit of a loop I think. Low energy, soreness, and some sniffles today. Tested negative for COVID fortunately.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #294 (1065 Open Blade Shaves) of 2024:
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, LNHC Dark Warrior soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Captain’s Choice Venture AS, and Fine Platinum EDT to finish!
Monday once again catches me unprepared, having spent much of the weekend under the effects of flu-like symptoms. Feeling just good enough to head in today, though I’d rather it be Sunday again.
Worked down enough of my Clown Puke tub to warrant it going back to the cabinet for a while. Decided to kick off the new soap era with LNHC Dark Warrior (a Sauvage-like scent I believe). I’ve always had a difficult time with these soaps unfortunately. They load really sticky and seem to just not develop well for me. Well, many years of shave experience later…same issues this morning. I’ll keep working at it though.
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, LNHC Dark Warrior soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Captain’s Choice Venture AS, and Fine Platinum EDT to finish!
Monday once again catches me unprepared, having spent much of the weekend under the effects of flu-like symptoms. Feeling just good enough to head in today, though I’d rather it be Sunday again.
Worked down enough of my Clown Puke tub to warrant it going back to the cabinet for a while. Decided to kick off the new soap era with LNHC Dark Warrior (a Sauvage-like scent I believe). I’ve always had a difficult time with these soaps unfortunately. They load really sticky and seem to just not develop well for me. Well, many years of shave experience later…same issues this morning. I’ll keep working at it though.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #295 (1066 Open Blade Shaves) of 2024:
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, LNHC Dark Warrior soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Lucky Tiger AS, and Dior Homme Original to finish!
Still on the way back to 100% health wise…mostly just dealing with the gross post nasal junk and some minor aches.
Lather was a bit better today. Used a wetter brush and worked a bit more in the tub initially. Still needs improvement though.
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, LNHC Dark Warrior soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Lucky Tiger AS, and Dior Homme Original to finish!
Still on the way back to 100% health wise…mostly just dealing with the gross post nasal junk and some minor aches.
Lather was a bit better today. Used a wetter brush and worked a bit more in the tub initially. Still needs improvement though.
Feel better, Chris.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Thanks! Hope you do too!Feel better, Chris.
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #296 (1067 Open Blade Shaves) of 2024:
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, LNHC Dark Warrior soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Captain’s Choice Venture AS, and Fine Platinum EDT to finish!
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, LNHC Dark Warrior soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Captain’s Choice Venture AS, and Fine Platinum EDT to finish!
Nasal mucous is an excellent source of lubricants. Have you ever used it that way before?
LNHC soaps do take a wetter brush and more work, but are well worth the effort. Lisa’s soaps don’t generally need more lubricants, though if they do, refer to above (you’re welcome).
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Thanks Bruce! Yes…the lather has been slowly improving since I started. Improving in the sense of structure and fluff, it’s always been slick. My last pass is still usually a watery mess though. Not used to having to work so hard for lather, especially with a synthetic brush.Nasal mucous is an excellent source of lubricants. Have you ever used it that way before?
LNHC soaps do take a wetter brush and more work, but are well worth the effort. Lisa’s soaps don’t generally need more lubricants, though if they do, refer to above (you’re welcome).
GearNoir
“The TSC’s Napping Beefcake”
Shave #297 (1068 Open Blade Shaves) of 2024:
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, LNHC Dark Warrior soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Speick AS, and Acqua Di Gio Profumo to finish!
Only about one or two more uses of this ADG decant left…really gonna miss having this one. Profumo is numero uno of the ADGs!
The No Man’s Sky “Halloween” event is on!
Gear: Tedalus Essence, Feather ProGuard blade, Stirling 2-band synth brush, LNHC Dark Warrior soap, homemade witch hazel/aloe, Nivea Sensitive AS Balm, Speick AS, and Acqua Di Gio Profumo to finish!
Only about one or two more uses of this ADG decant left…really gonna miss having this one. Profumo is numero uno of the ADGs!
The No Man’s Sky “Halloween” event is on!
I've come so close to getting this game but never do because I don't have enough time to play something with that sort of world building. It sounds like a fantastic game though.