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2018 shave #275 (DE:95 SE:84 Str:93 Cart:3)
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (3)
Strop Shoppe Solsetio
Alum
Witch Hazel
Nivea 2 in 1
Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes
I'm pleased with myself for hitting this scent on the head. I was whipping it up and thought it smells just like spearmint or eucalyptus. But I just used one that was mostly spearmint and I have a tub of eucalyptus lemon on my counter, so I figured it must be something else. I saw KJ's comment on Don's journal and realized there IS a way to see the descriptions right from Strop Shoppe. So with the beauty of interwebs magic, I bring you their description: Solsetio is a tribute to summer evenings. This is a relaxing mixture of eucalyptus and spearmint with undertones of almond.
In the shave department, I would like to report that progress is being made. This shave went very well. The blade was sliding pretty well. When I hit those patches that feel like sandpaper, instead of trying to push though I almost did some blade buffing and it worked well. I was also able to adjust the angle of the last neck pass just a little bit and that was enough to have a big effect on hair removal. Things were so much better than I didn't do any clean up because I wanted to see what it dried down to. I'm not going to claim BBS on this one, but it's as darn close as you can get without it being there if you know what I mean. DFS++ even on the neck. And no alum sting. I'd be pleased as punch if I could repeat a few more like this.
Everyone seems healthy at home now, so that's good. My parents flew in yesterday for an extended weekend so I'm taking Monday off because the kids are out of school too. We need to come up with a few ideas of things to do.
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (3)
Strop Shoppe Solsetio
Alum
Witch Hazel
Nivea 2 in 1
Truefitt & Hill West Indian Limes
I'm pleased with myself for hitting this scent on the head. I was whipping it up and thought it smells just like spearmint or eucalyptus. But I just used one that was mostly spearmint and I have a tub of eucalyptus lemon on my counter, so I figured it must be something else. I saw KJ's comment on Don's journal and realized there IS a way to see the descriptions right from Strop Shoppe. So with the beauty of interwebs magic, I bring you their description: Solsetio is a tribute to summer evenings. This is a relaxing mixture of eucalyptus and spearmint with undertones of almond.
In the shave department, I would like to report that progress is being made. This shave went very well. The blade was sliding pretty well. When I hit those patches that feel like sandpaper, instead of trying to push though I almost did some blade buffing and it worked well. I was also able to adjust the angle of the last neck pass just a little bit and that was enough to have a big effect on hair removal. Things were so much better than I didn't do any clean up because I wanted to see what it dried down to. I'm not going to claim BBS on this one, but it's as darn close as you can get without it being there if you know what I mean. DFS++ even on the neck. And no alum sting. I'd be pleased as punch if I could repeat a few more like this.
Everyone seems healthy at home now, so that's good. My parents flew in yesterday for an extended weekend so I'm taking Monday off because the kids are out of school too. We need to come up with a few ideas of things to do.
Good work with the SS Dave glad to see you starting to notice smoother results.
Thanks brother!
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
First glad all are healthy now and enjoy the company and day off. Awesome you're getting where you want with the SS
Thanks guys. Pretty jazzed I might be on my way with the straight.
Yesterday’s shave:
2018 shave #276 (DE:95 SE:85 Str:93 Cart:3)
Asylum “The Doctor” RX w/ Feather Proguard (2)
Strop Shoppe Russian Tea AND CBL Russian Tea
Alum
Witch Hazel
Nivea 2 in 1
Penhaligon’s Endymion
More details in the video for this one. Strop Shoppe and CBL went head to head in a battle royale of heavenly scents. Was a fun time and ended up with a great RX level BBS.
2018 shave #276 (DE:95 SE:85 Str:93 Cart:3)
Asylum “The Doctor” RX w/ Feather Proguard (2)
Strop Shoppe Russian Tea AND CBL Russian Tea
Alum
Witch Hazel
Nivea 2 in 1
Penhaligon’s Endymion
More details in the video for this one. Strop Shoppe and CBL went head to head in a battle royale of heavenly scents. Was a fun time and ended up with a great RX level BBS.
As caught up as I will ever be until March Good Stuff
Both are lovely to use, that's for sure
Thanks for stopping by Original Dave
2018 shave #277 (DE:95 SE:85 Str:94 Cart:3)
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (4)
RazoRock Synth
A&E Grecian Horse
Alum
Witch Hazel
Nivea 2 in 1
A&E Grecian Horse AS
2018 shave #278 (DE:95 SE:85 Str:95 Cart:3)
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (5)
RazoRock Synth
CBL Roasted Oatmeal Stout
Alum
Witch Hazel
Nivea 2 in 1
Louis Vuitton L'Imensite EdP
Last two shaves were the same stuff again except for the soap. Still doing what I would rate as "ok". Three passes both times with yesterday being a little better result of dry-down BBS and some alum sting this morning with DFS+ on the neck. This morning I was feeling a bit rushed and tried to make myself take my time, but there was still that lack of zen that I think contributed to the irritation I have on my neck.
Interesting thing yesterday. We were at a mall and stopped in Neiman Marcus to finally try out of Creed scents. I didn't like a single one other than Adventus. Which is fine with mty wallet. I only smelled a few, so I'll stop by their store in Vegas next month to give others a shot, but I thought I'd be blown away and they just weren't my thing. Did find a couple of the Louis Vuitton scents that were nice though.
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (4)
RazoRock Synth
A&E Grecian Horse
Alum
Witch Hazel
Nivea 2 in 1
A&E Grecian Horse AS
2018 shave #278 (DE:95 SE:85 Str:95 Cart:3)
Feather SS w/ Feather Proguard (5)
RazoRock Synth
CBL Roasted Oatmeal Stout
Alum
Witch Hazel
Nivea 2 in 1
Louis Vuitton L'Imensite EdP
Last two shaves were the same stuff again except for the soap. Still doing what I would rate as "ok". Three passes both times with yesterday being a little better result of dry-down BBS and some alum sting this morning with DFS+ on the neck. This morning I was feeling a bit rushed and tried to make myself take my time, but there was still that lack of zen that I think contributed to the irritation I have on my neck.
Interesting thing yesterday. We were at a mall and stopped in Neiman Marcus to finally try out of Creed scents. I didn't like a single one other than Adventus. Which is fine with mty wallet. I only smelled a few, so I'll stop by their store in Vegas next month to give others a shot, but I thought I'd be blown away and they just weren't my thing. Did find a couple of the Louis Vuitton scents that were nice though.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Shave 278 jumped your straight count and you used the RX. Don't think we aren't watching dude ? Nice stuff Dave! Getting closer
Great Stuff Dave and while you are in Vegas, don't Forget Penhaligons in Bellagio, along with Creed in the Forum Shops and hehehehehe and while you are at it jump off the Stratosphere
https://youtu.be/NxVVKmgEgCk
https://youtu.be/NxVVKmgEgCk
Lol! Nice catch. I actually didn’t change the razor to the SS. I copied the text from the last RX shave for both those. Glad you pointed it out. I’ve screwed up before and it can take some time to straighten it out.Shave 278 jumped your straight count and you used the RX. Don't think we aren't watching dudeNice stuff Dave! Getting closer