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Pizza and toilet paper! Sounds like a perfect Sunday. Glad you’re able to get up and around.
15 October, 2024
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Rocking it out again this morning with a couple from the inimitable Ronnie James Dio. Hope you enjoy.
Fantastic shave this morning. Returned to TOBS "Lime Zest" cream with its tart, crisp scent and excellent lather built with the Brad Sears "Gus" 2-Band Select Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the Gillette English No.58 and I finished with a splash of Quinn's "Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind" witch hazel toner, followed by vintage MEM "English Leather Lime" aftershave and Proraso "Azur Lime" EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: A brisk 46° waling out the door this morning! Autumn has finally arrived!
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Rocking it out again this morning with a couple from the inimitable Ronnie James Dio. Hope you enjoy.
Fantastic shave this morning. Returned to TOBS "Lime Zest" cream with its tart, crisp scent and excellent lather built with the Brad Sears "Gus" 2-Band Select Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the Gillette English No.58 and I finished with a splash of Quinn's "Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind" witch hazel toner, followed by vintage MEM "English Leather Lime" aftershave and Proraso "Azur Lime" EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: A brisk 46° waling out the door this morning! Autumn has finally arrived!
Hope you have a great day.
Taylor of Old Bond Street / Brad Sears / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / MEM / Proraso
16 October, 2024
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
It's "Women of Rock Wednesday" and today I'm revisiting Debbie Harry and Blondie. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements and their excellent "Astro Traveler" shave soap & splash. Great scent and fantastic lather built with the Paladin "PK-47" 2-Band Select badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the Gillette Red Tip and I finished with Quinn's ""Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind" witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave splash and Pierre Cardin "Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur" EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Another brisk morning. Could have our first frost of the season tomorrow. Also the master bath will be finished today!! w00t!!!!
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
It's "Women of Rock Wednesday" and today I'm revisiting Debbie Harry and Blondie. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements and their excellent "Astro Traveler" shave soap & splash. Great scent and fantastic lather built with the Paladin "PK-47" 2-Band Select badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the Gillette Red Tip and I finished with Quinn's ""Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind" witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave splash and Pierre Cardin "Pierre Cardin Pour Monsieur" EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Another brisk morning. Could have our first frost of the season tomorrow. Also the master bath will be finished today!! w00t!!!!
Hope you have a great day.
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements / Paladin / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Pierre Cardin
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
17 October, 2024
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Rocking out this Thursday morning with a couple from Metallica. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to Martin de Candre and their excellent "Fougère" shave soap. Great scent and fantastic lather built with the Simpson "Chubby" Super Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the Gillette Aristocrat and I finished with vintage Quinn's "Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind" witch hazel, followed by vintage Avon "Deep Woods" aftershave splash and EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Ahhhhhh!! So nice to be back in the master shower
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Rocking out this Thursday morning with a couple from Metallica. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to Martin de Candre and their excellent "Fougère" shave soap. Great scent and fantastic lather built with the Simpson "Chubby" Super Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the Gillette Aristocrat and I finished with vintage Quinn's "Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind" witch hazel, followed by vintage Avon "Deep Woods" aftershave splash and EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Ahhhhhh!! So nice to be back in the master shower
Hope you have a great day.
Martin de Candre / Simpson / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Avon
I’ll bet that it’s a relief to have your master bath back.
18 October, 2024
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
We just had the "Hunter Moon" this month so I'm going with a couple from Swedish metal band, Ghost. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to CBL Soaps and their excellent "Spaghetti Western" shave soap & ASL. Great scent and fantastic lather built with the Paladin "Falstaff" 2-Band Select Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the Gillette Super Speed and I finished with vintage Quinn's "Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind" witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion and Geo F. Trumper "Spanish Leather" EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Not much to report. Another brisk morning. Always love Autumn. My favorite time of year.
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
We just had the "Hunter Moon" this month so I'm going with a couple from Swedish metal band, Ghost. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to CBL Soaps and their excellent "Spaghetti Western" shave soap & ASL. Great scent and fantastic lather built with the Paladin "Falstaff" 2-Band Select Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the Gillette Super Speed and I finished with vintage Quinn's "Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind" witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion and Geo F. Trumper "Spanish Leather" EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Not much to report. Another brisk morning. Always love Autumn. My favorite time of year.
Hope you have a great day.
CBL Soaps / Paladin / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Geo F. Trumper
19 October, 2024
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
It's "Synthwave Saturday" so here's a live stream for your listening pleasure. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to Martin de Candre and their excellent "Nature" shave soap. Nice light, soapy scent and fantastic lather built with the Simpson "Chubby" 2 Super Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the new '49 Gillette Executive and I finished with Pinaud "Clubman" aftershave lotion.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Beautiful fall day today. Out for a much needed haircut. I was feeling like a hippie!
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
It's "Synthwave Saturday" so here's a live stream for your listening pleasure. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to Martin de Candre and their excellent "Nature" shave soap. Nice light, soapy scent and fantastic lather built with the Simpson "Chubby" 2 Super Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the new '49 Gillette Executive and I finished with Pinaud "Clubman" aftershave lotion.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Beautiful fall day today. Out for a much needed haircut. I was feeling like a hippie!
Hope you have a great day.
Martin de Candre / Simpson / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Pinaud
20 October, 2024
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Some nice relaxing ambient music for your Sunday. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to ETHOS Grooming Essentials and Frank's excellent "Bay Rum" shave soap & splash. Fantastic scent and lather created with the Wild West Brushworks "Bisbee" Sweet Spot Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the new '56 Gillette Gold Tip and I finished with the matching aftershave lotion.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Chill day on tap for today.
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Some nice relaxing ambient music for your Sunday. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to ETHOS Grooming Essentials and Frank's excellent "Bay Rum" shave soap & splash. Fantastic scent and lather created with the Wild West Brushworks "Bisbee" Sweet Spot Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the new '56 Gillette Gold Tip and I finished with the matching aftershave lotion.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Chill day on tap for today.
Hope you have a great day.
ETHOS Grooming Essentials / WWBW / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's
21 October, 2024
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Getting the workweek kicked off with a couple from Georgia rocker, Butch Walker. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to Saponificio Varesino and their excellent "Manna Di Sicilia" shave soap & ASL. Fantastic scent and lather created with the Saponificio Varesino 2.0 Manchurian Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '61 Gillette Fatboy and I finished with a splash of Quinn's witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion, a light facial dusting of Clubman talc and a spray of Parfums de Nicolai "Patchouli Homme".
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Nice weekend. Now that the renovations are completed, the wife and I are on a mission to get rid of "stuff". It's amazing how much crap you can accumulate over time. Now it's time for it to go. Many, many trips to the Salvation Army and others.
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Getting the workweek kicked off with a couple from Georgia rocker, Butch Walker. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to Saponificio Varesino and their excellent "Manna Di Sicilia" shave soap & ASL. Fantastic scent and lather created with the Saponificio Varesino 2.0 Manchurian Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '61 Gillette Fatboy and I finished with a splash of Quinn's witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion, a light facial dusting of Clubman talc and a spray of Parfums de Nicolai "Patchouli Homme".
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Nice weekend. Now that the renovations are completed, the wife and I are on a mission to get rid of "stuff". It's amazing how much crap you can accumulate over time. Now it's time for it to go. Many, many trips to the Salvation Army and others.
Hope you have a great day.
Saponificio Varesino / Gillette / Quinn's / Clubman / Parfums de Nicolai
22 October, 2024
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Going with a couple today from Tears for Fears off the 1993 album, Elemental. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to the vintage Shulton "Old Spice" shave soap, ASL, talc & EdC. Fantastic old school scent with incredible lather created with the Simpson "Chubby" 1 Manchurian Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the British Gillette No.58 and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion, a light facial dusting of aftershave talc and EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Must have slept wrong last night. Have a muscle cramp on the right side of my torso. Ouch!
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Going with a couple today from Tears for Fears off the 1993 album, Elemental. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to the vintage Shulton "Old Spice" shave soap, ASL, talc & EdC. Fantastic old school scent with incredible lather created with the Simpson "Chubby" 1 Manchurian Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the British Gillette No.58 and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion, a light facial dusting of aftershave talc and EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Must have slept wrong last night. Have a muscle cramp on the right side of my torso. Ouch!
Hope you have a great day.
Shulton / Simpson / Gillette / Quinn's
Have your wife kidney punch you. You will forget about the cramp22 October, 2024
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
Going with a couple today from Tears for Fears off the 1993 album, Elemental. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to the vintage Shulton "Old Spice" shave soap, ASL, talc & EdC. Fantastic old school scent with incredible lather created with the Simpson "Chubby" 1 Manchurian Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the British Gillette No.58 and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion, a light facial dusting of aftershave talc and EdC.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Must have slept wrong last night. Have a muscle cramp on the right side of my torso. Ouch!
Hope you have a great day.
Promoting domestic abuse!Have your wife kidney punch you. You will forget about the cramp
You did not read subsection 3.625 of paragraph 18 of book 226. Where it statesPromoting domestic abuse!
“ whereby the moniker of “husband” is mentioned…. All rights, beatings, property, and thought are owned and executable by the person using the moniker of “wife” in perpetude , and the term , and usage of the “kidney punch” is reserved and universally allowed for said “wife” to disperse accordingly, and “husband” must thank and ask for more
23 October, 2024
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
It's "Women of Rock Wednesday" and today I'm going with a couple from English singer, Alison Moyet. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to Proraso and their excellent "Nourishing" (Red) shave cream & ASL. Wonderful sandalwood scent with incredible lather created with the Riva Brushes Manchurian Badger Brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '49 Gillette Executive and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion, a light facial dusting of Clubman talc and Art of Shaving "Sandalwood" EdT.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Hump Day!!
Hope you have a great day.
Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.
It's "Women of Rock Wednesday" and today I'm going with a couple from English singer, Alison Moyet. Hope you enjoy.
Great shave this morning. Returned to Proraso and their excellent "Nourishing" (Red) shave cream & ASL. Wonderful sandalwood scent with incredible lather created with the Riva Brushes Manchurian Badger Brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '49 Gillette Executive and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion, a light facial dusting of Clubman talc and Art of Shaving "Sandalwood" EdT.
The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Hump Day!!
Hope you have a great day.
Proraso / Riva Brushes / Gillette / Quinn's / Art of Shaving
I guess that’s doable, assuming you’ve recovered from your wife’s therapy.