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GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Free Shave Day:
Gear: El “Guapo” Jefe SE, Feather Pro blade (6), RR Big Bruce synth, CBL Barbershop soap, generic witch hazel, and Stirling Barbershop AS to finish!
Another quick entry today as I head out the door to go do my teaching at church.
Switched back to El Guapo for more comparison to the Hawk v1. El Guapo is definitely more efficient but definitely has more blade feel. My feeling now is that El Guapo and the Hawk actually can be fairly evenly match in smoothness, Guapo if you ride the cap and the Hawk as a function of its mildness. Really both great razors. Very interested to see how a Hawk v2 (with a rounded cap) stacks up.
Today begins the busy-ness!
Blessings on you all this fine Thursday!
Gear: El “Guapo” Jefe SE, Feather Pro blade (6), RR Big Bruce synth, CBL Barbershop soap, generic witch hazel, and Stirling Barbershop AS to finish!
Another quick entry today as I head out the door to go do my teaching at church.
Switched back to El Guapo for more comparison to the Hawk v1. El Guapo is definitely more efficient but definitely has more blade feel. My feeling now is that El Guapo and the Hawk actually can be fairly evenly match in smoothness, Guapo if you ride the cap and the Hawk as a function of its mildness. Really both great razors. Very interested to see how a Hawk v2 (with a rounded cap) stacks up.
Today begins the busy-ness!
Blessings on you all this fine Thursday!
Yeah, I know...... and El Guapo means "The Handsome" and Jefe means "Boss"
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Tim! Feels like it went pretty good. I guess we’ll know by week’s end if you see my name in the papers, marked “heretic”. ?
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Free Shave Day:
Gear: El “Guapo” Jefe SE, Feather Pro blade (7), RR Big Bruce synth, SS Citrus & Bay soap, generic witch hazel, and Bootlegger’s Bay Rum AS to finish!
Blade flipped and another good AC SE shave today with El Guapo.
Was feeling in need of a warming scent and craving the bay rum, so the Citrus & Bay got picked up. Definitely did not disappoint today! Nice, thick and creamy lather. No nicks or cuts today. My BBS on the cheeks yesterday lasted around 10 hours, looks like today will be similar.
Tomorrow will be back to the Hawk for a shave, then easing back into a regular razor rotation.
Tonight is the first night of the Christmas Concerts. I won’t get to see much of it this year and most of the extended family is going tomorrow night, when I’m working. I did get to see some of the rehearsal last night though. A wonderful way to usher in Christmas spirit as always! Here’s a photo from yesterday for any who didn’t see:
My invitation stands for any who who might be in the area this weekend and want in. Best to get in the stand by line early, for those who don’t have tickets, but it “sells out” (it’s free, tickets just count seats filled) every year and we have never had to turn anyone away yet! Fremont Presbyterian in Sacramento, CA. Starts at 7pm, cookie and cider reception after.
Have a great Friday all!
Gear: El “Guapo” Jefe SE, Feather Pro blade (7), RR Big Bruce synth, SS Citrus & Bay soap, generic witch hazel, and Bootlegger’s Bay Rum AS to finish!
Blade flipped and another good AC SE shave today with El Guapo.
Was feeling in need of a warming scent and craving the bay rum, so the Citrus & Bay got picked up. Definitely did not disappoint today! Nice, thick and creamy lather. No nicks or cuts today. My BBS on the cheeks yesterday lasted around 10 hours, looks like today will be similar.
Tomorrow will be back to the Hawk for a shave, then easing back into a regular razor rotation.
Tonight is the first night of the Christmas Concerts. I won’t get to see much of it this year and most of the extended family is going tomorrow night, when I’m working. I did get to see some of the rehearsal last night though. A wonderful way to usher in Christmas spirit as always! Here’s a photo from yesterday for any who didn’t see:
My invitation stands for any who who might be in the area this weekend and want in. Best to get in the stand by line early, for those who don’t have tickets, but it “sells out” (it’s free, tickets just count seats filled) every year and we have never had to turn anyone away yet! Fremont Presbyterian in Sacramento, CA. Starts at 7pm, cookie and cider reception after.
Have a great Friday all!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Thanks Tim!
I should say that sometimes they stream it too on the church’s Facebook page. I don’t know if they will do it this year or not.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Great shave Chris! The decorations looks amazing! ??
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice shave Chris. Time for Fall Arrest Training
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Free Shave Day:
Gear: RR Hawk v1 SE, Feather Pro blade (8; flipped each shave), Yaqi SF synth, Scheermonnik Delfts Wit soap, generic witch hazel, Lucky Tiger AS, and Paul Sebastian AS to finish!
Not much to cut off today after the El Jefe shave yesterday, but I will have my daily ritual! I especially wanted to give my new Yaqi SF brush it’s first outing.
Comparison between my normal synth (RR Big Bruce) and the Yaqi SF:
As can can be seen, quite a big difference in loft and knot size. The BB is a 26mm and the Yaqi a 24mm I believe. This brush is have to rate as on par with my BB, they are both good, but in their own ways. The SF’s shorter loft gives it a bit more backbone than the BB but is not uncomfortable. I did what I judged to be a normal load (as I would with the BB) and came up with just enough for 3 passes or two with a lather soak, the latter what I chose to do today. The Yaqi did lose a couple of hairs but otherwise was nice and soft and very like my beloved BB, though with a little less flop and a little less splay. Lathered up my Delfts Wit like a charm. No lather flinging (I face lather) and just great face feel. I am really looking forward to using this brush more!
Great shave today otherwise!
Today is my super long shift for the concerts. They went gloriously well last night, approximately 1,000 people in attendance. That clean up though...lol.
Happy Saturday all!
Gear: RR Hawk v1 SE, Feather Pro blade (8; flipped each shave), Yaqi SF synth, Scheermonnik Delfts Wit soap, generic witch hazel, Lucky Tiger AS, and Paul Sebastian AS to finish!
Not much to cut off today after the El Jefe shave yesterday, but I will have my daily ritual! I especially wanted to give my new Yaqi SF brush it’s first outing.
Comparison between my normal synth (RR Big Bruce) and the Yaqi SF:
As can can be seen, quite a big difference in loft and knot size. The BB is a 26mm and the Yaqi a 24mm I believe. This brush is have to rate as on par with my BB, they are both good, but in their own ways. The SF’s shorter loft gives it a bit more backbone than the BB but is not uncomfortable. I did what I judged to be a normal load (as I would with the BB) and came up with just enough for 3 passes or two with a lather soak, the latter what I chose to do today. The Yaqi did lose a couple of hairs but otherwise was nice and soft and very like my beloved BB, though with a little less flop and a little less splay. Lathered up my Delfts Wit like a charm. No lather flinging (I face lather) and just great face feel. I am really looking forward to using this brush more!
Great shave today otherwise!
Today is my super long shift for the concerts. They went gloriously well last night, approximately 1,000 people in attendance. That clean up though...lol.
Happy Saturday all!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Bonus entry:
Gear: Gillette Slim, Astra SP blade, RR Big Bruce Synth, and Catie’s Bubbles La Rose du Mechant.
Shaved the missus legs this morning! A first ever (me doing it)! She wanted to see if I was capable after her surgery. Only a couple nicks from her razor bumps (shhh I didn’t say that!). She said I dun good though!
Gear: Gillette Slim, Astra SP blade, RR Big Bruce Synth, and Catie’s Bubbles La Rose du Mechant.
Shaved the missus legs this morning! A first ever (me doing it)! She wanted to see if I was capable after her surgery. Only a couple nicks from her razor bumps (shhh I didn’t say that!). She said I dun good though!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Nice shave for you Chris and you better hope the misses doesn't read this ? Glad the brush will fit a position for you. I like mine too and they look sharp.
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Definitely! Thanks for reading Dave!
That would be neat to watch. Let us know.