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Primo's Journal du Jour...
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Rhetorical question: When does "dated" become "classic"?
It is a generally accepted rule that residents of the Peoples Republic of the Commonwealth of Wincelpania are exempted from the grammatical requirements of the other US Provinces because we have that cracked bell and hosted the writing of some special proclamation on 7/4/1776.
Besides, did you ever hear how the rooskies butcher our language.
Little know fact that crack was caused by a head-butt from a drunk Russian.It is a generally accepted rule that residents of the Peoples Republic of the Commonwealth of Wincelpania are exempted from the grammatical requirements of the other US Provinces because we have that cracked bell and hosted the writing of some special proclamation on 7/4/1776.
Besides, did you ever hear how the rooskies butcher our language.
primotenore
Shave Member
Good question.
primotenore
Shave Member
Thursday, October 21
ETHOS Lavender Suprême~~Simpson X3~~Barbasol FH/Voskhod~~Nasomatto Nudiflorum
Lavender on a Thursday? Sure, why not?
This "cream" is soft indeed, and loading directly from the jar is not recommended.
However, if one adds water very slowly, this product morphs into a beautiful, shiny and protective lather.
The lavender scent is an extra bonus.
Day two with the Barbarsol/Voskhod combination.
I purposely wanted to use the exact same razor/blade as yesterday to see if it was "user-error".
Indeed, on the ATG neck pass, it was very smooth without irritation. Conclusion:
soaps can and do make a huge difference in the quality of your shave. Another Nasomatto:
Here is a review I wrote for basenotes.net:
This juice is NOT going buh-bye as did the Black Afgano. Love this juice.
ETHOS Lavender Suprême~~Simpson X3~~Barbasol FH/Voskhod~~Nasomatto Nudiflorum
Lavender on a Thursday? Sure, why not?
This "cream" is soft indeed, and loading directly from the jar is not recommended.
However, if one adds water very slowly, this product morphs into a beautiful, shiny and protective lather.
The lavender scent is an extra bonus.
Day two with the Barbarsol/Voskhod combination.I purposely wanted to use the exact same razor/blade as yesterday to see if it was "user-error".
Indeed, on the ATG neck pass, it was very smooth without irritation. Conclusion:
soaps can and do make a huge difference in the quality of your shave. Another Nasomatto:
Here is a review I wrote for basenotes.net:
This juice is NOT going buh-bye as did the Black Afgano. Love this juice.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Great lavender shave, Maestro!Thursday, October 21
ETHOS Lavender Suprême~~Simpson X3~~Barbasol FH/Voskhod~~Nasomatto Nudiflorum
Lavender on a Thursday? Sure, why not?
This "cream" is soft indeed, and loading directly from the jar is not recommended.
However, if one adds water very slowly, this product morphs into a beautiful, shiny and protective lather.
The lavender scent is an extra bonus.
View attachment 64469Day two with the Barbarsol/Voskhod combination.
I purposely wanted to use the exact same razor/blade as yesterday to see if it was "user-error".
Indeed, on the ATG neck pass, it was very smooth without irritation. Conclusion:
soaps can and do make a huge difference in the quality of your shave. Another Nasomatto:
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Here is a review I wrote for basenotes.net:
View attachment 64446This juice is NOT going buh-bye as did the Black Afgano. Love this juice.
primotenore
Shave Member
Friday, October 22
Czech & Speake~~The "Duke"~~Feather AS-D2/Feather
It's Friday and tonight is the wedding rehearsal and dinner for my daughter and her fiancé.
I wanted a no-nonsense shave with ZERO drama. That's what I got with the Feather.
Smooth shave, no nicks/cuts/irritation.
Cleaned up with Thayer's Witch Hazel and for a change, DRH Pink aftershave.
I'll choose my fragrance later on today...with the SWMBOSOA© naturally.
Czech & Speake~~The "Duke"~~Feather AS-D2/Feather
It's Friday and tonight is the wedding rehearsal and dinner for my daughter and her fiancé.
I wanted a no-nonsense shave with ZERO drama. That's what I got with the Feather.
Smooth shave, no nicks/cuts/irritation.
Cleaned up with Thayer's Witch Hazel and for a change, DRH Pink aftershave.
I'll choose my fragrance later on today...with the SWMBOSOA© naturally.
jgreenepa
TSC's "Velveteen Shaver"
Congratulations, Maestro! I‘m sure the wedding will be spectacular! I really enjoyed my daughter’s wedding! You couldn’t have picked a better safety razor! i Wish you and yours a wonderful celebration!
Congratulations on the daughter's big day coming up!
With a name like Primo...I just keep thinking about the Godfather...
"Now you come and say 'Don Corleone, give me justice.' But you don't ask with respect. You don't offer friendship. You don't even think to call me 'Godfather.' You come into my house on the day my daughter is to be married and you ask me to do murder - for money."
"Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, consider this justice a gift on my daughter's wedding day."
With a name like Primo...I just keep thinking about the Godfather...
"Now you come and say 'Don Corleone, give me justice.' But you don't ask with respect. You don't offer friendship. You don't even think to call me 'Godfather.' You come into my house on the day my daughter is to be married and you ask me to do murder - for money."
"Some day, and that day may never come, I will call upon you to do a service for me. But until that day, consider this justice a gift on my daughter's wedding day."
I hope both rehearsa dinner and the wedding are the most blessed events!
JTSpartan
Shave Member
Awesome, Joseph! Sounds like the start to a special weekend. Are you singing at the ceremony?
wristwatchb
Shave Member
Beautiful shave, Joseph. Congratulations on your daughter's upcoming marriage. May it be long and joyful.
primotenore
Shave Member
Thank you all for the well-wishes. They mean a lot to me.
primotenore
Shave Member
Saturday, October 23
Creed Green Irish Tweed~~Rubberset 400/3~~Feather AC/Super Professional
Wedding day shave 2021.
Daughter gave me this juice a while back and I was able to score the soap for the
ridiculously low price of $40. This triple-milled soap is one of the best in my den. I believe Creed
priced themselves right out of the shaving soap market, with retail prices upwards of $110.00.
Amazingly slick and protective lather.
New Feather Super Professional blade and I am shaved smooth.
Here's a breakdown of the juice.
I wish everyone here at TSC a marvelous weekend.
Creed Green Irish Tweed~~Rubberset 400/3~~Feather AC/Super Professional
Wedding day shave 2021.
Daughter gave me this juice a while back and I was able to score the soap for the
ridiculously low price of $40. This triple-milled soap is one of the best in my den. I believe Creed
priced themselves right out of the shaving soap market, with retail prices upwards of $110.00.
Amazingly slick and protective lather.
New Feather Super Professional blade and I am shaved smooth.
Here's a breakdown of the juice.
I wish everyone here at TSC a marvelous weekend.