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On the razors edge with Galaktus
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Apr 06, 2020 Shave 100
Blackbird
Treet DuraSharp 3
MdC Fougere 1
400 Noir
Lime Sec
First time ever trying MdC. I got samples from Maggards of Fougere and Vetier. I have been curious about MdC for years but the cost always scared me to blind buy it. I smooshed the Fougere into the bottom of my salsa bowl, and whipped up some lather. Talk about lather explosion!!! Started with a mostly dry brush, but the lather kept building. The stories about MdC where guys say a few swirls with a brush and they have more lather than they can use...are true. Dipped the tips a few times, large bubbles appeared but quickly got mixed into a wonderful lather. Painted my face and did a bit more water, dipping the brush tips a few times. Nice and slick, and wonderful post shave feel, buttery smooth.
The hype is real, I tell ya!
Blackbird
Treet DuraSharp 3
MdC Fougere 1
400 Noir
Lime Sec
First time ever trying MdC. I got samples from Maggards of Fougere and Vetier. I have been curious about MdC for years but the cost always scared me to blind buy it. I smooshed the Fougere into the bottom of my salsa bowl, and whipped up some lather. Talk about lather explosion!!! Started with a mostly dry brush, but the lather kept building. The stories about MdC where guys say a few swirls with a brush and they have more lather than they can use...are true. Dipped the tips a few times, large bubbles appeared but quickly got mixed into a wonderful lather. Painted my face and did a bit more water, dipping the brush tips a few times. Nice and slick, and wonderful post shave feel, buttery smooth.
The hype is real, I tell ya!
No, I chose them. Pricey for samples, I paid the same for those two as a 12 pack of Arko. I have been curious about MdC for a while.
Apr 07, 2020 Shave 101
Blackbird
Treet DuraSharp 4
MdC Fougere 2
Bruce brush
Lustray Spice
Another wonderful shave. Might try Arko tomorrow, see how the shave feels with same blade and razor.
Later today, I get the pleasure of starting to fill up a 10x16 shed we had delivered last week. Gonna
empty most of what's in the garage, lawn equipment, workbenches, etc. into it. Eventually all the seasonal decorations up in the attic as well, that's why we went with the lofted barn model.
Apr 07, 2020 Shave 101
Blackbird
Treet DuraSharp 4
MdC Fougere 2
Bruce brush
Lustray Spice
Another wonderful shave. Might try Arko tomorrow, see how the shave feels with same blade and razor.
Later today, I get the pleasure of starting to fill up a 10x16 shed we had delivered last week. Gonna
empty most of what's in the garage, lawn equipment, workbenches, etc. into it. Eventually all the seasonal decorations up in the attic as well, that's why we went with the lofted barn model.
I've always been curious about MdC too. I think I'm more likely to try Nuavia Rossa, though. I'll get a sample someday.
That's a mighty fine shed! Enjoy the extra space.
That's a mighty fine shed! Enjoy the extra space.
MilkCrate
"I am a Milk Crate with Dreams"
A sample of the Nuavia Rossa was in the sample pass around. It’s very nice!
Apr 07, 2020 Shave 102 1900, Previous shave was in the wee hours of the morning. Nice shower after some some sweaty moving from the garage into the shed, and some Chinese take out.
Blackbird
Treet DuraSharp 5
MdC Fougere 3
Yaqi Rainbow brush
Clubman Special Reserve
Surprised I've gotten so many shaves from a carbon blade. Usually I see they start to rust on the edge so I usually am a "one and done" with carbon steel blades.
Blackbird
Treet DuraSharp 5
MdC Fougere 3
Yaqi Rainbow brush
Clubman Special Reserve
Surprised I've gotten so many shaves from a carbon blade. Usually I see they start to rust on the edge so I usually am a "one and done" with carbon steel blades.
I actually had Sausage Fried Rice. It was on their fusion menu. Sausage, cashew nuts, and traditional fried rice. Damned good.
Apr 08, 2020 Shave 103
Weber
Treet DuraSharp 1
MdC Fougere 4
Starcraft brush
Skin Bracer/ Florida Water mix.
Great shave. The Weber is a simple thought free shave. Put it to your face and it works.
MdC is amazing stuff. Treet DuraSharp gave a nice shave, let's see if it lasts like the last one I used.
Apr 08, 2020 Shave 103
Weber
Treet DuraSharp 1
MdC Fougere 4
Starcraft brush
Skin Bracer/ Florida Water mix.
Great shave. The Weber is a simple thought free shave. Put it to your face and it works.
MdC is amazing stuff. Treet DuraSharp gave a nice shave, let's see if it lasts like the last one I used.
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Don't knock it till you try it
To
Sausage Fried rice > peanut butter whiskey.
Apr 09, 2020 Shave 104
Weber
Treet DuraSharp 2
MdC Fougere 5
Bruce brush
Lustray Blue Spice
Another great shave. As I rotate through my shaving stash, I wonder if the shave would be better with this particular razor and blade, with a different soap. Then I was hit with an epiphany- who am I kidding? I like variety, and I will never be down to one blade brand, one razor, one soap. Just enjoy today's shave as it is. Be zen with the shave. Use the products until I feel like changing them, and enjoy each day and shave for what it is.
Touche! I did try it and didn't like it one bit, had a very artificial taste to it, like some kind of artificial sweetener syrup.Don't knock it till you try it
Sausage Fried rice > peanut butter whiskey.
Apr 09, 2020 Shave 104
Weber
Treet DuraSharp 2
MdC Fougere 5
Bruce brush
Lustray Blue Spice
Another great shave. As I rotate through my shaving stash, I wonder if the shave would be better with this particular razor and blade, with a different soap. Then I was hit with an epiphany- who am I kidding? I like variety, and I will never be down to one blade brand, one razor, one soap. Just enjoy today's shave as it is. Be zen with the shave. Use the products until I feel like changing them, and enjoy each day and shave for what it is.
Bingo! It's all about the shave.
I wonder if I'll get rid of all the fancy stuff when I get older. I don't think I'll ever not like smelling good, but do I really need cabinets full of soap and splash? Probably.
Patelliott
"I NEED NurseDave's Energy"
I told my wife that the reason for my soap addiction is so I can find a few that I really like and stick to those...hopefully she forgets about that 10 years down the road!
Apr 10, 2020 Shave 105
Weber
Treet DuraSharp 3
MdC Fougere 6
400 Noir Brush
Lime Sec
My face was so smooth after the shave. Yeah, I
faceturbated, lol.
Sometimes I wish I could use all of my razors for each shave. Same for my soaps. But I have to use them one by one, rotating them when I change blades. For years I 3017d soaps, but the last couple of months I've been failing that. Well it's not really a failure, still having great shaves, just enjoying rotating soaps. And to me, the daily mandatory ritual of shaving is made far more enjoyable by using different products.
All the respect for this who can and do use a minimalist set-up, but at the same time, we all have to shave our own face.
Weber
Treet DuraSharp 3
MdC Fougere 6
400 Noir Brush
Lime Sec
My face was so smooth after the shave. Yeah, I
faceturbated, lol.
Sometimes I wish I could use all of my razors for each shave. Same for my soaps. But I have to use them one by one, rotating them when I change blades. For years I 3017d soaps, but the last couple of months I've been failing that. Well it's not really a failure, still having great shaves, just enjoying rotating soaps. And to me, the daily mandatory ritual of shaving is made far more enjoyable by using different products.
All the respect for this who can and do use a minimalist set-up, but at the same time, we all have to shave our own face.
