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

[Scuttlesoap]

I wonder if that classic gentlemanly scent comes in unscented?

As luck wouled have it, it does….slightly different base - but know it lathers just as easily….

 

[Graybeard57]

As luck wouled have it, it does….slightly different base - but know it lathers just as easily….



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Thanks, Brian. I'll check it out. I'm due to replenish my stock.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Thanks, Brian. I'll check it out. I'm due to replenish my stock.

I’m all for replenishing - I was running low earlier

 

[Graybeard57]

I’m all for replenishing - I was running low earlier

Oh? Are you on your last puck, too?

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Oh? Are you on your last puck, too?

Well….I wouldn’t go that far

 

[Graybeard57]

Well….I wouldn’t go that far

I've got plenty of time to order: I'm using LNHC Premium formula unscented, and it's a hard puck that should last awhile.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

SOTD: 12/28/2022



Razor: Unknown Vintage Kamisori
Brush: Chisel & Hound Backdraft Fanchurian Badger
Bowl: Fendrihan Apothecary Black Mug
Soap: Ariana & Evans Revolution Puck
Aftershave: Alexandria Fragrance Zion Aftershave
Balm: Soap Commander Inspiration Balm
Additional Care: Quinn’s Witch Hazel Pink Grapefruit & Orange Rind
Additional Care: Zingari Man Rescue Potion
Fragrance: Calvin Klein CK One Shock Street Edition EdT

New experience today - first time using a straight razor Kamisori. I do have a Feather Kamisori - but that is a totally different experience. This was challenging as the edge is really only on the one side - which makes it awkward doing one side of your face. But glad I got this - and new experiences are good for you!

Had to pull the soap from under the dust - great performer - a good but not great scent to me. Has a gunpowder note that reminds me of a time when I was a kid - not the cap guns - but one of those little cannons - with the powder. Man - kids these days missed out on all the good stuff.

Have a fantastic day my friends!

 

[woodpusher]

Yup. Nothing screams gunpowder like a katana. Yup.

 

[MarkB]

Man - kids these days missed out on all the good stuff.

I know, right??

 

[GearNoir]

Must have been quite a bit of contortion going on for this morning’s shave!

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Must have been quite a bit of contortion going on for this morning’s shave!
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That indeed it was - And you’d think there would be someone on YouTube that could guide me - but of all the videos that I found - everyone seemed to be in the same boat as me - trying it out for the first time

 

[Scuttlesoap]

I know, right??

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Nowadays even if the park has a merry go round - all the ground is a spongy rubber tire stuff - what the heck!

 

[Scuttlesoap]

SOTD: 01/04/2023



Razor: Stirling Soap HyperAggressive-Fort Worth Handle
Blade: Gillette Nacet, 5th use
Brush: Yaqi Green Handle
Bowl: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Moonscape Brush Scuttle
Preshave: Razor Emporium Pre-Shave Soap
Soap: Mitchell’s Wool Fat Puck
Aftershave: Cella Extra Extra Bio Aftershave
Balm: Central Texas Soaps Ginger & Lemon Lotion
Additional Care: Zingari Man Rescue Potion
Fragrance: Calvin Klein Eternity For Men EdP

Well - I had 5 days of growth and I can’t remember the last time that happened. Long story short - I was waiting for this razor and it got delayed - but since it was made for these types of scenarios - well good shave. I have to say I was really intimidated by this - I haven’t purchased the Muhle Rocca (with the birch handle) or the R41 for concern over the aggressiveness - I have lots of efficient razors with large blade gaps and blade exposure - but they are all smooth - I don’t like blade feel. It’s weird - because even with straight razor shaving - I don’t think any are uncomfortable. But I have to give it to Rod and his wonderful customer service at Stirling - basically told me - hey - if you enjoy straight razors - this is no different. And I fully agree - this is the DE version of a straight razor. You have to give it respect and make sure you have the right blade angle - but other than that - a very comfortable shave - really two passes and a little clean-up in the normal areas - I could’ve gotten away with one pass to be honest - it would have been acceptable to go into work with that - great razor -and it looks beautiful - and stainless steel.

Now this is also a first for the soap - I have to admit - no issues getting a lather - didn’t have to work any more with this than most pucks, pleasant smell and great performance - so yay on that. Followed up with the Cella Green AS - really love this scent - citrus forward - goes with just about anything. And like my cologne - this post is taking an Eternity

Signed Aidan up for the Polar Plunge - going to jump into the Chesapeake Bay in February. Raising money for the Special Olympics so should be fun.

I hope everyone had a great day!

 

[GearNoir]

Hopefully Aidan agreed to this Polar Plunge?

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Hopefully Aidan agreed to this Polar Plunge?

He says he wants to do it.….but…..He went last year - went up to the water and then said no way lol

 

[Graybeard57]

Signed Aidan up for the Polar Plunge - going to jump into the Chesapeake Bay in February.

Are you taking the plunge, too?

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Are you taking the plunge, too?

I think I just might - so I can encourage Aidan

 

[Graybeard57]

I think I just might - so I can encourage Aidan

Do it and you'll be Father of the Year.

 

[GearNoir]

Do it and you'll be Father of the Year.

Well thankfully his fathering is done, he probably won’t be able to after the plunge.

 

[Scuttlesoap]

Well thankfully his fathering is done, he probably won’t be able to after the plunge.