Reasons why I mix my coffee with whiskey, my list of bodies I have buried in the woods, and other thoughts while shaving

[Graybeard57]

if I don’t advocate for him - no one will.”

Precisely.

I tend to believe all the best parents have a bit of "that parent" in them, because as you said, if we're not advocates for them, who is?!

Concur.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Love me some Green River! I walk across the Orleans bridge every day I'm working downtown and catch that view, so the label had me double-take! Pretty neat.

I tend to believe all the best parents have a bit of "that parent" in them, because as you said, if we're not advocates for them, who is?!

Apex has some really fun scents out there - this one…..Barber Dave loves the Coca Cola homage, They have a rocket pop one…..Aidan has a blue raspberry slushie/slurpee one that he likes, and they just released a cherry slushie version. They have other “normal’ scents - but i like their fun ones.

I figure for Aidan they’ll put us to the top of the list just to shut me up

 

[Scuttlesoap]

SOTD: 07/22/2022



Razor: Dovo 5/8” INOX Olive Wood
Brush: Backyard Sawdust Green Wave Badger
Bowl: Fendrihan Apothecary White Mug
Preshave: Ariana & Evans Slick Stick Soap
Soap: Strike Gold Shave Endless Summer Puck
Aftershave: Strike Gold Shave Endless Summer Aftershave
Balm: Soap Commander Refreshment Balm
Additional Care: Calvin Klein CK One Summer Daze EdT

Endless Summer is one of my favorite movies and this was a fantastic shave. This scent is inspired by Byredo Sundazed. It really does capture the essence of what i feel summer is…..really enjoy.

Tried to capture the essence with a “Long Board” razor And While I know I could have waited for CK One Summer Daze at the end of the summer when the price would be about $20 - I paid around $40 and still worth it for the fun of it.

It is a scorcher today…..some grocery shopping is on the horizon and I have to set up my new WiFi router.

Have a great weekend!

 

[NurseDave]

Yeah, we're running a little bit hot tonight
I can barely see the road from the heat coming off it

- Van Halen and @Scuttlesoap's picture

 

[GearNoir]

Bruce Brown’s land down here, seemed the “Endless Summer Ranch” is up for grabs. Here’s your moment!


By the way CEC…if you’re watching…this is a $5mil enablement attempt.

 

[Graybeard57]

I have to set up my new WiFi router.

Enjoy. I've had routers that were simple to set up, and a couple that weren't. Hope yours is the former. Endless Summer is that 1960s surfer movie? Been decades since I've seen it.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Enjoy. I've had routers that were simple to set up, and a couple that weren't. Hope yours is the former. Endless Summer is that 1960s surfer movie? Been decades since I've seen it.

Yes sir - the 60’s movie - still a classic!

For the router - hopefully will be straight forward - the challenge is that I flash the operating system with a more secure open source one. Was fairly simple the last go around - but we’ll see.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Bruce Brown’s land down here, seemed the “Endless Summer Ranch” is up for grabs. Here’s your moment!


By the way CEC…if you’re watching…this is a $5mil enablement attempt.

Maybe I can trade a razor or two for it?

 

[Michael Phillip]

SOTD: 07/22/2022

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Razor: Dovo 5/8” INOX Olive Wood
Brush: Backyard Sawdust Green Wave Badger
Bowl: Fendrihan Apothecary White Mug
Preshave: Ariana & Evans Slick Stick Soap
Soap: Strike Gold Shave Endless Summer Puck
Aftershave: Strike Gold Shave Endless Summer Aftershave
Balm: Soap Commander Refreshment Balm
Additional Care: Calvin Klein CK One Summer Daze EdT

Endless Summer is one of my favorite movies and this was a fantastic shave. This scent is inspired by Byredo Sundazed. It really does capture the essence of what i feel summer is…..really enjoy.

Tried to capture the essence with a “Long Board” razor And While I know I could have waited for CK One Summer Daze at the end of the summer when the price would be about $20 - I paid around $40 and still worth it for the fun of it.

It is a scorcher today…..some grocery shopping is on the horizon and I have to set up my new WiFi router.

Have a great weekend!

I am glad you clarified that you were going for a long board theme, for a moment I thought you were going for a woody theme

 

[Scuttlesoap]

SOTD: 07/23/2022



Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Feather Pro Guard Artist Club, 1st use
Brush: TG Shave Co Honey & Cream
Bowl: Stirling Soap Apothecary Mug
Soap: Ethos Grooming Shave MD Puck
Aftershave: Ethos Grooming Shave MD Aftershave
Balm: Soap Commander Refreshment Balm
Additional Care: Tommy Bahama For Him EdC

Ethos has done it again - just a wonderful shave - really enjoyed. I forgot that I actually have a Ginger’s Garden and a Demeter Ginger Ale colognes - but oh well- Tommy Bahama is perfect for this time of year.

We’re off to the pool. Hope everyone is having a fantastic day!

 

[GearNoir]

Water fiiiiight!

Have a great time!

 

[woodpusher]

I have given serious thought to picking up a Vector, but the cost just doesn’t make sense to me. Maybe when I am older and retired

 

[Graybeard57]

I have given serious thought to picking up a Vector, but the cost just doesn’t make sense to me. Maybe when I am older and retired

The price gave me pause, that's for sure, but I'm glad I bought it. Just the razor, not that ~$40 metal cylinder stand. Couldn't justify that expense, and I lay my razors down in the cabinet anyway.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

SOTD: 07/24/2022



Razor: Koraat 8/8” Basic II
Brush: TonmiKo Curly Birch Badger
Bowl: Fendrihan Apothecary White Mug
Preshave: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Ice Tube 2.0 Soap
Soap: Heritage Hill Shave Company The People’s Project Puck
Aftershave: Heritage Hill Shave Company The People’s Project Aftershave
Balm: Soap Commander Inspiration Balm
Additional Care: Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet

Quick deets on the software - the soap & AS are a collab between The Razor Company and Heritage Hill Shaving Company - known for all of its products giving homage to the birth time of our county - I haven’t found one that I didn’t like from them - and they have both original scents and dupes. What I like most about them is that they sell most of their soaps in both 2 oz and 4 oz tubs - and the smaller tubs still have the cool labels.

This particular pair is an homage to Creed Erolfa - which I really love- -since it is a Chypre - so being that citrus is part of what makes it a citrus - a hit for me. I have tried Creed Erolfa and if I buy another Creed - I would bet I’d get this one. But since I have already used my sample of it, the next best thing is another “upscale” frag - a citrus aromatic - Penhaligons Blenheim Bouquet. I really love this one - very much along the lines of Chanel Pour Monsieur EdT, Dior Eau Sauvage, and Rochas Moustache EdT. Plus it has a bow tie - so you know it’s classy.



The razor really surprised me. It is a hefty beast - giving the Rocnel Sailor a run for its money - weighing close to Thor’s Hammer. It is a full wedge. However, it is very maneuverable and shockingly smooth. It was a bIzarre experience given that this is a straight - but there is very little blade feel if that makes sense - it was almost like shaving with a Rockwell 6S. Maybe that is a little of an exaggeration - but it was a really smooth shave. A video is forthcoming.

Well yesterday we did the river walk and ended at the pool - but only got an hour before we had to leave because of a summer storm. So we’re back off to the pool today - this time though - the one with the lazy river.

I am looking forward to the Zoom call. Everyone have a fantastic day!

 

[GearNoir]

Impressive shave on all fronts! Haven’t had the pleasure of shaving with a wedge…looks awesome though!

 

[Scuttlesoap]

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Impressive shave on all fronts! Haven’t had the pleasure of shaving with a wedge…looks awesome though!

Thank you kindly! I was a little intimidated - it looks and feels like you could carve a side of beef with it - but it really was a smooth shaver.

 

[Fightingillini22]

I love the theme of Heritage Hill's line, and also that they come in both sizes on the soap front. Been on the "to try" list for a while, might have to pull the trigger on the tea one soon!

 

[Scuttlesoap]

I love the theme of Heritage Hill's line, and also that they come in both sizes on the soap front. Been on the "to try" list for a while, might have to pull the trigger on the tea one soon!

I have the tea one and I really like it!

 

[Scuttlesoap]

SOTD: 07/25/2022



Razor: Wacker Solingen 6/8” INOX
Brush: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Peregrino
Bowl: Fendrihan Apothecary White Mug
Soap: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements King R. Emporium Puck
Aftershave: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements King R. Emporium Aftershave
Balm: Zingari Man Unscented Vegan Balm
Additional Care: Paco Rabanne Pour Homme EdT

Tip of the hat and a nod to the “old school.” The soap and AS are an homage of sorts to the old Gillette in a can. Definitely get the shaving cream vibe ala Rive Gauche - but with a hint of bay - though it is definitely not a bay rum soap. Paco Rabanne Pour Homme - definitively old school so I have that old man smell that @GearNoir admires so much

Aidan and I have STEAM projects ahead - working on circuits today between work meetings.

Have a great day!

 

[Graybeard57]

Aidan and I have STEAM projects ahead - working on circuits today between work meetings.

Love the projects Aidan and you make. If possible, pictures would be nice.