MarkB's Basses, Shaves & Other Obsessions

[MarkB]

You know…. @MarkB careful analysis seems to indicate that Steven has a obsession with your swamp AZZ.

Peculiar don’t you think he has the attributes of the grays

 

[MarkB]

13 June, 2026

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

It's "Synthwave Saturday" so here's a playlist for your Saturday afternoon. Hope you enjoy.

Late post but a great shave to start the day. Returned to ETHOS and Frank's "Clean" shave soap. Wonderful lather built with the Sorrentino synth for three passes with the Rockwell 6S and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel, vintage Williams "Aqua Velva" aftershave splsh & CBL Premium Barber Powder.

BBS bliss!!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: More heat.... More humidity..

Hope you have a great day.

ETHOS Grooming Essentials / Sorrentino Brushworks / Rockwell / Wizamet / Thayers / Williams / CBL

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[MarkB]

14 June, 2026

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Some dark, abyssal ambience for your Sunday. Hope you enjoy.

Phenomenal shave this morning. Returned to PAA and their excellent 4711 homage, "11235" shave soap. Nigh identical scent to the frag with a wonderful lather built with the WWBW synth for three passes with the Rockwell 6S and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel, Muelhens 4711 aftershave splash & CBL Premium Barber Powder and 4711 EdC.

BBS bliss!!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: We'll be getting reprieve from the heat and humidity after today. Very glad of that!

Hope you have a great day.

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements / Wild West Brushworks / Rockwell / Wizamet / Thayers / Muelhens / CBL

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[MarkB]

The newest tranche of UFO/UAP files were released Friday by the DOW. Again, nothing either conclusive or mind-blowing. However, there are some very interesting historical documents that are worth a look.

https://www.war.gov/ufo/?releaseDate=Release+03&release=03&search=DOW-UAP-D087#DOW-UAP-D087-US-Air-Force-Analysis-of-Flying-Objects-in-the-United-States-1-100

https://www.war.gov/ufo/?releaseDate=Release+03&release=03&search=DOW-UAP-D088#DOW-UAP-D088-US-Air-Force-Analysis-of-Flying-Objects-in-the-United-States-101-172

https://www.war.gov/ufo/?releaseDate=Release+03&release=03&search=DOW-UAP-D084#DOW-UAP-D084-US-Army-Flying-Saucer-Study_1949

https://www.war.gov/ufo/?releaseDate=Release+03&release=03&search=FBI-UAP-D013#FBI-UAP-D013-Washington-State-UFO-Investigation-1952-1960

https://www.war.gov/ufo/?releaseDate=Release+03&release=03&search=CIA-UAP-019#CIA-UAP-019-Australian-Dept-of-Defense-Scientific-and-Intel-Aspects-of-the-UFO-Problem

 

[MarkB]

15 June, 2026

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Featuring the thirteenth album from Swedish rockers, Katatonia today. Hope you enjoy.

Now this is the way to kick off a new workweek! Returned to CBL and Chris's excellent "Hammam Spa" shave soap & tonic. Fantastic scent with a wonderful lather built with the Paladin badger brush for three passes with the Rockwell 6S and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel, the matching aftershave tonic, CBL Premium Barber Powder and Caron "Le 3e Homme de Caron" EdT.

BBS bliss!!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: A rough Monday morning. Coffee and a great shave is helping immensely!

Hope you have a great day.

CBL Premium Shave Soap / Paladin / Rockwell / Wizamet / Thayers / Caron

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[8th Night]

I heard Barber Dave talk aboit your suggestion for July to celebrate the 250th anniversary as the "All American Month". He said something aboit the "rules", but did not elaborate. Are you going to publish something about this month long event? It sounds like fun.

 

[BarberDave]

@8th Night

Thread '"America at 250" a Celebration of Shaves!'

Jun 9, 2026

This year marks 250 years of American independence so I'm starting this thread for a “USA 250” themed shave month for July! The premise would be to use at least one USA made shave product each day for the entire month. Shave items can be vintage or modern / software or hardware. All are welcome but please, please, PLEASE, no politics!

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[MarkB]

16 June, 2026

Hello everyone! Hope you had a pleasant evening.

Going with this high-energy classic from Rainbow today. Hope you enjoy.

A fantastic "Lime-a-Licious" shave this morning! Returned to Stirling Soap Co. and their excellent "Lime" shave soap. Fantastic single-note scent with a thick and slick lather built with the WWBW badger brush for three passes with the Rockwell 6S and I finished with alum, followed by Thayers unscented witch hazel, vintage Shulton Old Spice "Fresh Lime" aftershave lotion, CBL Premium Barber Powder and Clubman "Lime Sec" EdC.

BBS bliss!!

The "Happy Hogan" Homefront Report: You know what's the best thing about Tuesday? It's not Monday!

Hope you have a great day.

Stirling Soap Co. / Wild West Brushworks / Rockwell / Wizamet / Thayers / CBL / Clubman

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[DrC527]

That looks awesome, I love lime!