MarkB's Basses, Shaves & Other Obsessions

[August West]

A boy came home from his first bass lesson. His dad asked him how it went. "Today we learned the E string."

The boy came home from his second lesson and dad asked him how it went. "Today we learned the A string."

The boy came home from his third lesson. Dad asked, "So did you learn the D string today?"

"Nope. Today I had a gig."

 

[MarkB]

14 April, 2020

Good morning all! Hope you have a great day!

Day 14 of "April Shave Theme A-B-C" Edition

N is for Nomad

Proraso Prep / Zingari Man "Nomad" / Stirling HMW Badger / 1968 Slim / Silver Blue / Alum / PAA Star Jelly
Layrite № 9 / PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum EdP​

 

[GearNoir]

OK, Layright No. 9, what’s the story on that one?

I see you!

 

[NurseDave]

OK, Layright No. 9, what’s the story on that one?

From the picture it looks like a practical joke bottle.

 

[MarkB]

OK, Layright No. 9, what’s the story on that one?

I see you!

It's one better than "Layrite No. 8"...

 

[MarkB]

LOL Seriously though, it's just another traditional bay rum offering. A great one too!

No 9 Bay Rum Aftershave

A barbershop classic that soothes & refreshes A vintage barbershop favorite that cools, invigorates and soothes the skin after shaving.Works Best ForCleansing and refreshing skin.Stimulating, toning, and tightening pores.Also Works ForSoftening skinCalming and preventing razor burn.Key...

layrite.com

 

[GearNoir]

It's one better than "Layrite No. 8"...

No 8 actually Laidwrong I guess...

 

[Patelliott]

OK, Layright No. 9, what’s the story on that one?

I see you!

It's one better than "Layrite No. 8"...

No 8 actually Laidwrong I guess...

 

[August West]

*rimshot*

 

[Smattayu]

I really like the experience I’ve had with Zingari so far.

 

[MarkB]

I really like the experience I’ve had with Zingari so far.

So have I. Great soap base and a very interesting take on the traditional bay rum.

 

[Smattayu]

So have I. Great soap base and a very interesting take on the traditional bay rum.

I’ve only used Explorer so far, a clone of Bulgari Wood Essence I think. I’m always looking for another bay rum though, so might have to give Nomad a try.

 

[MarkB]

15 April, 2020

Good morning all!! Hope you're having a wonderful day!

Day 15 of "April Shave Theme A-B-C" Edition

O is for Oud

Proraso Pre / CBL Black Rose Oud / Yaqi Synth / Stirling Silicone Bowl / 1968 Gillette Slim / Silver Blue
Alum / Coral Skin Food / Dior Leather Oud
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[Smattayu]

Dior Leather Oud is a fantastic scent. Nice set up today.

 

[MarkB]

Dior Leather Oud is a fantastic scent. Nice set up today.

Agreed! It's one of my all-time favorites! Gotta be careful with it in the Alabama summer heat and humidity though. It can get a little cloying. I typically reserve it for cooler weather months. Luckily for me, we had a cold front come through this weekend!

 

[MarkB]

It's an Opeth, Ghost Reveries kind of day..

 

[MarkB]

Sweet!! My new medic-alert bracelet came in today!!

 

[GearNoir]

I do enjoy a good rose scent as long as its not too perfumey or cloying. Nice shave!

 

[MarkB]

16 April, 2020

Good morning all! Hope you have a great day! Slow going this morning. Need more coffee... Preferably with some crystal meth stirred in..

Day 16 of "April Shave Theme A-B-C" Edition

P is for Proraso, Phoenix Shaving "Porthos" & "Pierre Cardin"

Proraso Pre / PAA "Porthos Soap / Tech Hive Synth / Stirling Silicone Bowl / Gillette Slim / 7 O'clock Black
Alum / PAA Unscented Star Jelly / Floid Vigoroso / Pierre Cardin EdC

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[NurseDave]

At least your commute this morning is only like 15'