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MarkB's Basses, Shaves & Other Obsessions

24 October, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Going with a couple today from the Calumet City, IL showband of Joliet Jake & Ellwood Blues. So grab yourself and Orange Whip and enjoy.



Great shave this morning. Returned to Martin De Candre and their excellent "Rose" shave soap. Wonderful scent with superb lather created with the Paladin Brushes "PK-47" Select 2-Band Badger Brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '67 Gillette Super Speed and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by Czech & Speake "No.88" aftershave lotion & EdC.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Almost Friday! Woo hoo!

Hope you have a great day. :)

Martin De Candre / Paladin Brushes / Gillette / Quinn's / Czech & Speake

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25 October, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Closing out the workweek with a couple from Metallica off their 1984 album, Ride the Lightning. Hope you enjoy.



Great shave this morning. Returned to Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements and their excellent "Bay Gum" shave soap and splash. Wonderful scent with superb lather created with the Paladin Brushes "Marley" Select 2-Band 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 splash & vintage Avon "Brisk Spice" EdC.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Finally Friday!! Enjoy!!

Hope you have a great day. :)

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements / Paladin Brushes / Gillette / Quinn's / Avon

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26 October, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

It's "Synthwave Saturday" so here's a mix for your listening pleasure. Hope you enjoy.


Great shave this morning. Returned to Fine Accoutrements and their excellent Terre D'Hermès homage "L'Orange Noir" shave soap and splash. Great scent and fantastic lather built with the Paladin Shaving "PK-47" 2 Super Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '57 Gillette Red Tip and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion and a spray of Hermes "Terre D'Hermès" EdT.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Warm day. Temps close to 90°. Still plan on making a big pot of chili later on.

Hope you have a great day. :)

Fine Accoutrements / Paladin / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Hermès

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27 October, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Going with a Mandalorean-themed ambient mix today for your listening pleasure. Hope you enjoy.


Great shave this morning. Returned to Martin De Candre and their excellent "Nature" shave soap. Not completely unscented, it has a nice, light, soapy scent with incredible lather built with the Simpson "Chubby" 2 Super Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '58 Gillette Super Speed and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by vintage Avon "Spicy" aftershave splash.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Another very warm day for ate October. Dry here too. Got a rapidly worsening drought situation forming. Could have some rain next week but not much

Hope you have a great day. :)

Martin De Candre / Simpson / Gillette / Quinn's / Avon

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28 October, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Going with a couple today from English musician and songwriter, Steve Winwood. Hope you enjoy.



Great shave this morning. Returned to Saponificio Varesino and their excellent "Opuntia" shave soap and ASL. Fantastic scent with notes of bergamot, pineapple and blackcurrant that give way to floral body notes of birch, rose and jasmine. Woody, musky and slightly amber base notes anchored by patchouli, vetiver, white musk and oak moss. Incredible lather built with the SV 2.0 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.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Not the best night's sleep. Awoke a little after three for my "old man" bathroom trip and really never got back into full sleep mode, waking periodically until the alarm clock went off at 5:30. A great shave and coffee are helping.

Hope you have a great day. :)

Saponificio Varesino / Gillette / Quinn's

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Such an elegant shave today! Quite the classy setup. Your soap sounds like it smells great. It must be worth the $850/puck price, right ? 🤔
 
29 October, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Rocking out this morning with a couple from Def Leppard. Hope you enjoy.



Great shave this morning. Returned to Geo. F. Trumper and their excellent "Spanish Leather" shave cream, splash, & EdC. Wonderfully warm soapy, leather scent and incredible lather built with the Paladin "Falstaff" 2-Band Select Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '56 Gillette "Gold Tip" and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave splash & EdC.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Better sleep last night. Can't believe October is almost over.

Hope you have a great day. :)

Geo. F. Trumper / Paladin / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's

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30 October, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

It's "Women of Rock Wednesday" so here's a couple from American singer, songwriter Kim Carnes. Hope you enjoy.



Great shave this morning. Returned to my vintage Avon "Old Spice" shave soap, ASL, & EdC. Wonderful old school scent and incredible lather built with the Simpson "Chubby" 1 Silvertip Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '49 Gillette Aristocrat and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion & EdC.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Not much to report. Great dinner last night. Made some truffle ravioli with a creamy tomato Parmesan & Romano pasta sauce. Delicious!!

Hope you have a great day. :)

Shulton / Simpson / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's

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Kim Carnes: she’s had a sultry, smoky voice since the ‘80s. 😍 Back then I worked with a thoroughly unpleasant woman by the name of Barbara Davis. I didn’t like her one bit - she was sleeping with the boss, and took advantage of it. Whenever Bette Davis Eyes played on the work radio, I’d sing quietly to myself, “She’s got Barbara Davis thighs…”. It gave me a small measure of satisfaction. 😉
 
31 October, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Happy Hallowe'en Cadre!! Here are a couple of spooky tunes for your listening pleasure. Hope you enjoy.



Great shave this morning. Returned to Martin de Candre and their excellent "Rose" shave soap. Wonderful light, rose scent and incredible lather built with the Paladin "Chief" 2-Band Select Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '67 Gillette Super Speed and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by Czech & Speake "No.88" aftershave splash & EdC.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report:

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Hope you have a great day. :)

Martin De Candre / Paladin / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Czech & Speake

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I am certain The Great Pumpkin will pay your pumpkin patch a long visit, because we all know it is the most Sincere patch for miles around! 🎃
 
2 November, 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 ETHOS Grooming Essentials and Frank's excellent "Tortola" soap & splash. Wonderful fruity, tropical Bay Rum scent and incredible lather built with the Wild West Brushworks "Bisbee" Sweet Spot Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the Gillette British No.58 and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by the matching skin food splash & Hemingway Accoutrements "Nature Isle" EdP.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: In the 80's here today so this scent was perfect!

Hope you have a great day. :)

ETHOS / WWBW / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / Hemingway Accoutrements

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3 November, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

A relaxing ambient playlist for your Sunday listening pleasure. Hope you enjoy.


Late post but a great shave to start the day. Returned to my vintage Shulton "Old Spice" soap, ASL, talc & EdC. Wonderful old school scent and incredible lather built with the Simpson "Chubby" 1 Manchurian Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '58 Gillette Super Speed and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by the matching aftershave lotion, talc & EdC.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Wonderful day out with the wife, hence the late post.

Hope you have a great day. :)

Shulton / Simpson / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's

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4 November, 2024

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Going with a couple today from Queens NY punkers, The Ramones. Hope you enjoy.



Great shave this morning. Returned to Martin De Candre and their excellent "Nature" shave soap. Nice, light, soapy scent with incredible lather scent and incredible lather built with the Paladin "El Dorado" 2-Band Select Badger brush for two passes (plus touch-up) with the '58 Gillette Super Speed and I finished with a splash of Quinn's Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind witch hazel, followed by ETHOS Grooming Essentials "Clean" Skin Food Splash.

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: Mandatory cyber security training this morning hence the scent-free shave. I did put on a little Penhaligon's "Sartorial" EdT afterward

Hope you have a great day. :)

Martin De Candre / Paladin / Gillette / Wizamet / Quinn's / ETHOS / Penhaligon's

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