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October Soap/Cream Themes

dangerousdon

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A little late getting this up guys as I have let the month slip away from me, but a new month begins this week and a new month of themes starts tomorrow!

October brings in a lot of happiness for me. Mostly because October weather gets a little cooler for us here in the Deep South...well at least it is supposed to! But also, I really enjoy the fall themes in life in general. In times past, the harvest was a time of hard work, but also happiness and relief. Leaves of the trees change colors and make the world a vibrant place! My wife's favorite holiday is Halloween and so October puts a broader smile on her face. We love seeing the kids dress up in costumes. All in all...October seems to be a happy time! The Cadre is always supportive and happy...but let's make it all the more cheerful!

September 30 - October 13: Free Falling: Yup...I am taking a liberty here and making our first two weeks the same theme. So essentially these weeks are free weeks. But if you are so inclined...you can make then a little fallish. Hence the Free Falling! But honestly...it's entirely up to you!

October 14 - 20: Drug Store Shave: Let's change it up for a week and shave with all those soaps and creams that you can pick up at the drug store...or at least we think you should be able to pick up at the drug store. That is...most of us can't walk down to the local drug store and pick up a stick of Arko or a tub of Proraso...but on all accounts...those things are cheap enough that you should. I think you all get the point!

October 21 - 27: TSC Artisan Week Featuring Stirling Soap Company @Joe Hackett - As if Stirling Soaps need any introduction? This week is dedicated to the hard work and wonderful products that Rod creates for the wet shaving world! So show us your favorite Stirling Soaps!

October 28 - November 3: The Stuff October is made of: This week will be dedicated to the various aspects of the last week of October and the first few days of November. That is...show us what you are shaving with that relates to all of these aspects...Halloween...Dia de los Muertos...the Final Harvest...creepy stuff...or harvest stuff...leaves changing...heart of fall...what every you make of it!

Well...there you are gents. I hope you enjoy the Month of October and all the shaves that it involves!
 
October makes me think of fallish scents even if the Temps won't cooperate! But Roasted Oatmeal Stout definitely fits that mold for me!

Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (New Shave)
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Shave Soap - Roasted Oatmeal Stout
Brush: TSC Member Brush the "Luca Brasi" in Finest Badger by Eric Sorrentino @Smattayu
The Penultimate Aftershave: Thayers Peach Witch Hazel
The Ultimate Aftershave: Figaro - Monsieur


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October makes me think of fallish scents even if the Temps won't cooperate!
Same here Don. Temps drop Thursday at least.

Monday September 30, 2019
2019 Shave # 275 ( 328 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Rockwell 6s
Blade: Wizamet (5)
Brush: Cadre Member Brush W/Cashmere
Soap: CBL Harvest Oud
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla
Aftershave 2: Small Batch Shave Tonic Winter Reserve
Fragrance: Givenchy Gentleman
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I read this thinking, man, it's kind of early for this post, and then realized it's the last day of September. I think I'm going to slow down and take my son camping for the rest of the week. This year is flying by...
 
Tuesday October 1, 2019
2019 Shave # 276 ( 329 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Gillette Redtip in 24kt Gold
Blade: Wizamet (2)
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia
Soap: CBL Roasted Oatmeal Stout
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla
Aftershave 2: Small Batch Shave Tonic Winter Reserve
Fragrance: Penhaligon's Sartorial
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Continuing with the FREE FALLING theme (which describes many of your opinions of my choice in shave soaps this summer! 🤪), the Dove shave gel is still alive and kicking..... and messy, did I mention that?
 
Continuing with the FREE FALLING theme (which describes many of your opinions of my choice in shave soaps this summer! 🤪), the Dove shave gel is still alive and kicking..... and messy, did I mention that?
Sam...your choice of shave soap/cream/gel...well...whatever that stuff is...isn't a free fall...but a complete fall from grace! You might want to shave with that on Devil's Night! :devilish:
 
Look! Dave and I are shave twinsies! I loved my shave so much yesterday that I shaved with Roasted Oatmeal Stout again today!

Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (2nd Shave)
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Shave Soap - Roasted Oatmeal Stout
Brush: TSC Member Brush the "Luca Brasi" in Finest Badger by Eric Sorrentino @Smattayu
The Penultimate Aftershave: Thayers Peach Witch Hazel
The Ultimate Aftershave: Figaro - Monsieur


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Look! Dave and I are shave twinsies! I loved my shave so much yesterday that I shaved with Roasted Oatmeal Stout again today!

Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless (2nd Shave)
Soap/Cream: CBL Premium Shave Soap - Roasted Oatmeal Stout
Brush: TSC Member Brush the "Luca Brasi" in Finest Badger by Eric Sorrentino @Smattayu
The Penultimate Aftershave: Thayers Peach Witch Hazel
The Ultimate Aftershave: Figaro - Monsieur


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Nice choice Don @dangerousdon You and @GearNoir enticed me to it. As soon as I smell it I think...............man and I glad I got a 2nd tub before @Spider bought ALL of them 😂
 
Wednesday October 2, 2019
2019 Shave # 277 ( 330 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Enders Speed Razor
Blade: Schick B-Proline (1)
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
Soap: CBL Orange Dirt
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla
Aftershave 2: Terre D'Hermes
Fragrance: Terre D'Hermes
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Just got my Turkish shave bowl in yesterday. So it was only right to use Derby stick for it's 1st use.




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Nice! I have been meaning to pick one of those bowls up!

Wednesday October 2, 2019
2019 Shave # 277 ( 330 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Enders Speed Razor
Blade: Schick B-Proline (1)
Brush: Stirling Synthetic
Soap: CBL Orange Dirt
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla
Aftershave 2: Terre D'Hermes
Fragrance: Terre D'Hermes
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Solid Shave!
 
Thursday October 3, 2019
2019 Shave # 278 ( 331 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Schick Hydromagic
Blade: Schick B-Proline (1)
Brush: Razorock BC Plissoft Silvertip
Soap: Strop Shoppe Russian Tea
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla
Aftershave 2: Captain's Choice Venture
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So it is free falling theme and I love Razorock soaps. So doing a mini razorocktober and using Razorock Irish Countryside!
 
Friday October 4, 2019
2019 Shave # 279 ( 332 Consecutive Shaves )
Razor: Gillette Nacet - Durham Handle
Blade: Gillette Nacet (3)
Brush: Semogue 830 Boar
Soap: CFG Easy Street
Aftershave 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla
Aftershave 2: CFG Easy Street
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