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GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Chris!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Open Blade Shave #220:
Gear: Feather AC SS, Feather Pro blade (16), RR Game Changer .68, Perma-sharp Super (8), RR Big Bruce synth, SC Commitment soap, generic witch hazel, and Stetson Cooling AS to close!
Normal 3 pass shave today, 2 Feather and final GC. Both blades still hanging in there. As I mentioned in yesterday’s video, I’ve been seeming to get some really good shaves the last number of days. Not sure if it’s because of the weather changes (mornings and nights are quite cold within the last week) or if it’s actually the shaves, but stubble growth has been notably less than the previous weeks. Just have to try and resist chasing more because of it!
I wanted to put the Stetson Cooling back up on the block, to see if I should pass it off or not. It’s a great feeling juice, applies ultra smoothly, absorbs great, and has excellent cooling without being over the top. The scent though I’m still on the fence about, it’s OK...kinda Clubman-esque but no citron, a bit deeper, and more powder. Given how many AS I’ve acquired, I just don’t know if I’d want to pull it out all that often.
Work yesterday way a busy bugger. Today should be more manageable thankfully. About to go out with the missus for our weekly date morning before she has to be at work.
I did get good news yesterday; I was asked to step in for a day next week to teach the elders’ (retired persons, not leadership) bible study through a chapter of Luke. Writing that should keep me busy for a while!
Happy Wednesday all!
Gear: Feather AC SS, Feather Pro blade (16), RR Game Changer .68, Perma-sharp Super (8), RR Big Bruce synth, SC Commitment soap, generic witch hazel, and Stetson Cooling AS to close!
Normal 3 pass shave today, 2 Feather and final GC. Both blades still hanging in there. As I mentioned in yesterday’s video, I’ve been seeming to get some really good shaves the last number of days. Not sure if it’s because of the weather changes (mornings and nights are quite cold within the last week) or if it’s actually the shaves, but stubble growth has been notably less than the previous weeks. Just have to try and resist chasing more because of it!
I wanted to put the Stetson Cooling back up on the block, to see if I should pass it off or not. It’s a great feeling juice, applies ultra smoothly, absorbs great, and has excellent cooling without being over the top. The scent though I’m still on the fence about, it’s OK...kinda Clubman-esque but no citron, a bit deeper, and more powder. Given how many AS I’ve acquired, I just don’t know if I’d want to pull it out all that often.
Work yesterday way a busy bugger. Today should be more manageable thankfully. About to go out with the missus for our weekly date morning before she has to be at work.
I did get good news yesterday; I was asked to step in for a day next week to teach the elders’ (retired persons, not leadership) bible study through a chapter of Luke. Writing that should keep me busy for a while!
Happy Wednesday all!
Maybe try a different cowboy hat with it?
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Rofl. You’re set for life then with one bottle ?
No cowboys out here, only city slickers.
That sums up a lot of my den.... and it gets worse with every purchase.Rofl. You’re set for life then with one bottle
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Lol ?
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Open Blade Shave #221:
Gear: Feather AC SS, Feather Pro blade (17), RR Game Changer .68, Perma-sharp Super (9), RR Big Bruce synth, CBL Harvest Oud soap, generic witch hazel, Lucky Tiger AS, and Ogalalla Bay Rum & Sandalwood AS to close!
Today I basically put a holiday feast on my face...at least that’s what it smelled like!
Good three passes. Lather was a little thin, but that was totally my fault. Otherwise CBL HO is a fall/winter treat for the senses and the skin. If ROS is oatmeal cookies, OH is the cinnamony-spice version of it. So delectable!
Just about time to swap both razor blades out, they’re starting to give some irritation.
Today is my Wednesday, nothing much special going on except choir practices for Sunday and the holidays. A little bit of a busy weekend ahead though.
If you haven’t checked it out, please feel free to sign up for my Black Friday themed PIF:
https://www.theshavingcadre.com/post/the-black-friday-pif-9906194?pid=1306058295
Have a great Thursday!
Gear: Feather AC SS, Feather Pro blade (17), RR Game Changer .68, Perma-sharp Super (9), RR Big Bruce synth, CBL Harvest Oud soap, generic witch hazel, Lucky Tiger AS, and Ogalalla Bay Rum & Sandalwood AS to close!
Today I basically put a holiday feast on my face...at least that’s what it smelled like!
Good three passes. Lather was a little thin, but that was totally my fault. Otherwise CBL HO is a fall/winter treat for the senses and the skin. If ROS is oatmeal cookies, OH is the cinnamony-spice version of it. So delectable!
Just about time to swap both razor blades out, they’re starting to give some irritation.
Today is my Wednesday, nothing much special going on except choir practices for Sunday and the holidays. A little bit of a busy weekend ahead though.
If you haven’t checked it out, please feel free to sign up for my Black Friday themed PIF:
https://www.theshavingcadre.com/post/the-black-friday-pif-9906194?pid=1306058295
Have a great Thursday!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice stuff Chris
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Dave!
Lol maybe. I’ve simplified the rules and text (I think). Hopefully that helps.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Good stuff Chris! I have my eye on some CBL soaps after all of your reviews. I’ve also just entered the Black Friday PIF. We used to do a white elephant exchange every year on Xmas eve so I totally understood the rules lol. Let the meme madness begin!!!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Excellent! Glad someone understood it lol! ?
We're an odd bunch, that's for sure.Holiday feasts and laundry shaves ... I’m not so sure about this place
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Open Blade Shave #222:
Gear: Feather AC SS, Feather Pro blade (18), RR Game Changer .68, Perma-sharp Super (10), RR Big Bruce synth, Cella soap, generic witch hazel, and Myrsol C Formula AS to close!
Welp...if yesterday was holiday feast on my face, today was bakery/sweets shop!
Blades still teetering on the brink of usability, but they pulled out a win, at least for today. 3 passes, normal split, no issues or irritation!
Cella performed beautifully as normal. Myrsol C has left me smelling like violet PEZ candies. Together, darn good shave.
Two shifts to chug though before I get a 3 day weekend. Really looking forward to it. Still have yard work to catch up on from last weekend’s slacking and lots of sleeping to do!
Otherwise work will be moderately busy before the Thanksgiving insanity. Our final Upward Basketball assessments are on campus tomorrow for kids to be properly assigned into teams once the training kicks off in the new year. The Run To Feed The Hungry teams will be on and off for the next week preparing setups, packets, and what not for the Thanksgiving morning run. This will be the first year that they’ve hosted a decent chunk of it on our campus, though we have been right along the finishing line route for many years and have always had some kind of greeting team involved. Should prove interesting funneling many thousands of the runners through our campus over the next week!
Happy Friday all.
Gear: Feather AC SS, Feather Pro blade (18), RR Game Changer .68, Perma-sharp Super (10), RR Big Bruce synth, Cella soap, generic witch hazel, and Myrsol C Formula AS to close!
Welp...if yesterday was holiday feast on my face, today was bakery/sweets shop!
Blades still teetering on the brink of usability, but they pulled out a win, at least for today. 3 passes, normal split, no issues or irritation!
Cella performed beautifully as normal. Myrsol C has left me smelling like violet PEZ candies. Together, darn good shave.
Two shifts to chug though before I get a 3 day weekend. Really looking forward to it. Still have yard work to catch up on from last weekend’s slacking and lots of sleeping to do!
Otherwise work will be moderately busy before the Thanksgiving insanity. Our final Upward Basketball assessments are on campus tomorrow for kids to be properly assigned into teams once the training kicks off in the new year. The Run To Feed The Hungry teams will be on and off for the next week preparing setups, packets, and what not for the Thanksgiving morning run. This will be the first year that they’ve hosted a decent chunk of it on our campus, though we have been right along the finishing line route for many years and have always had some kind of greeting team involved. Should prove interesting funneling many thousands of the runners through our campus over the next week!
Happy Friday all.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thank you sir!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Open Blade Shave #223:
Gear: Feather AC SS, Feather Pro blade (19), RR Game Changer .68, Perma-sharp Super (11), RR Big Bruce synth, SS Citrus & Bay soap, generic witch hazel, and Bootlegger’s Bay Rum AS to close!
Just a quick entry today. Nice shave, off to work early, closing early, 3 day weekend, little bit of chores to take care of, time with the family...should be good times!
I hope you all enjoy your Saturday!
Gear: Feather AC SS, Feather Pro blade (19), RR Game Changer .68, Perma-sharp Super (11), RR Big Bruce synth, SS Citrus & Bay soap, generic witch hazel, and Bootlegger’s Bay Rum AS to close!
Just a quick entry today. Nice shave, off to work early, closing early, 3 day weekend, little bit of chores to take care of, time with the family...should be good times!
I hope you all enjoy your Saturday!