Much thanks my friend- this one is much easier to obtain (or at least a similar one) - on Murphy & McNeil - it is a Finish Artisan.
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One of the things I love so much about this hobby is the ability to reach out to the artisans - most are so very friendly and you are so right Mo is one of the best out there.Great setup today! I talked with Mo some when he was first getting started, he really is a super nice dude. Loved some of his original scents and formulations…like his Absinthe & Leather….hooooooo that was a scent to die for! Never as able to buy at the time sadly. I got worried when he started expanding, he hit a pretty rough patch. Seems he’s figured things out now and bounced back though. It’s good to see that he persistence seems to have paid off!
Thank you sir!
If you enjoy adjustable razors but have a ‘fancy’ for stainless steel, I might suggest that you take a close look at the Rocnel Sailor.
Be warned, purchase of these shave pieces has been linked with serious wallet bruises. Never fear though, the leather will heal just like it did when the cow owned it. It’ll be good as new before the next shiny new shaving device hits the marketplace……especially if you are waiting for a polished SS Vector.
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I will keep my eyes peeled for your Vector so that it may find a good home!
I’ve been told that my product from Turkey should be sent out this month my friend!If you enjoy adjustable razors but have a ‘fancy’ for stainless steel, I might suggest that you take a close look at the Rocnel Sailor.
Be warned, purchase of these shave pieces has been linked with serious wallet bruises. Never fear though, the leather will heal just like it did when the cow owned it. It’ll be good as new before the next shiny new shaving device hits the marketplace……especially if you are waiting for a polished SS Vector.
I will keep my eyes peeled for your Vector so that it may find a good home!
Things would just be easier if I could consider each of your SOTD posts as a BST.
I do my friend- I usually use a different setting on each pass. Usually start with a more efficient /bigger gap then go down For other passes. The only exception I have is the REX Ambassador to me is fairly aggressive - even at the lower settings so I usually keep it at 2. For the Fatboy, I used only 5 because it was my first time and it was really comfortable.
And I know this sounds stupid and is the worst reason - but I also like the look of adjustables as well.
SOTD: 02/06/2022
Razor: Maggard Razors SS70 - Windrose A2 Hybrid
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock SharpEdge (Yellow), 1st use
Brush: RazoRock Noir Plissoft
Bowl: Walmart Soup Mug
Preshave: Ariana & Evans Slick Stick Soap
Soap: Maestro Miche Moonlight Serenade Puck
Aftershave: Vitos Citric Aftershave
Balm: Zingari Man Unscented Sego Balm
Additional Care: Eight & Bob Original EdT
This lay on the side shave (I just should have thrown in A towel (not THE towel) to help with the picture
- I couldn’t get the tub to stand on its side. The cantankerous beast!
I’ve seen a Maestro Miche pics on YouTube - but never thought to get it. But I liked the story with the description - and that tethered with a very affordable $10 price tag - I could not lose. Plus - you guessed it - this has some nice citrus at the top - not overpowering - this is a very well balanced soap - but it does take you back to a time where you’d put Glen Miller on your turn-table and just enjoy the ambiance.
Top Notes: Water Notes, Lemon, Anise, Orange, Bergamot
Heart Notes: Cyclamen, Lily of the Valley, Green Notes, Geranium
Base Notes: Musk, Vanilla
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The AS reminds me of something Floid or Epsilon would produce - in this case very citrus but still keeps that vintage/traditional feel. And I closed out with one of my favorite cologne - Eight & Bob. Thought it went with the whole Joie de Vive take on this shave.
Today‘s activities will include a haircut for Aidan, a trip to Costco, Urban Air, and our Sunday Zoom!
Have a fantastic day!
Razor: Maggard Razors SS70 - Windrose A2 Hybrid
Blade: Gillette 7 O’Clock SharpEdge (Yellow), 1st use
Brush: RazoRock Noir Plissoft
Bowl: Walmart Soup Mug
Preshave: Ariana & Evans Slick Stick Soap
Soap: Maestro Miche Moonlight Serenade Puck
Aftershave: Vitos Citric Aftershave
Balm: Zingari Man Unscented Sego Balm
Additional Care: Eight & Bob Original EdT
This lay on the side shave (I just should have thrown in A towel (not THE towel) to help with the picture
- I couldn’t get the tub to stand on its side. The cantankerous beast!I’ve seen a Maestro Miche pics on YouTube - but never thought to get it. But I liked the story with the description - and that tethered with a very affordable $10 price tag - I could not lose. Plus - you guessed it - this has some nice citrus at the top - not overpowering - this is a very well balanced soap - but it does take you back to a time where you’d put Glen Miller on your turn-table and just enjoy the ambiance.
Top Notes: Water Notes, Lemon, Anise, Orange, Bergamot
Heart Notes: Cyclamen, Lily of the Valley, Green Notes, Geranium
Base Notes: Musk, Vanilla
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The AS reminds me of something Floid or Epsilon would produce - in this case very citrus but still keeps that vintage/traditional feel. And I closed out with one of my favorite cologne - Eight & Bob. Thought it went with the whole Joie de Vive take on this shave.
Today‘s activities will include a haircut for Aidan, a trip to Costco, Urban Air, and our Sunday Zoom!
Have a fantastic day!
I have magical citrus scents that last the whole day - but for those in disbelief - I usually do hit it a second time in the afternoon with a little spray or splash
I’d say it is a really good Soap - I don’t know why it is so inexpensive - he probably could sell it for much higher price.
SOTD: 02/07/2022
Razor: REX Supply Company Ambassador
Blade: Derby Extra Premium, 2nd use
Brush: Boti Classic Stable Wood & Orange Resin
Bowl: Walmart Soup Mug
Soap: Happyland Barbershop Puck
Aftershave: Happyland Barbershop Aftershave
Balm: Zingari Man Unscented Sego Balm
Additional Care: Maison Margiela Replica At The Barber’s EdT
Wanted to go Barbershop Scent today - and it says it right here on the label. Happyland hits the nail on the head. Very good scent - really enjoyed the shave - I should have gotten the EdP I like it so. But I love Maison Margiela - so At the Barbers also does the trick! I’ve only smelled homages and clones of Rive Gauche, so I can’t say specifically what it smells like - but this is in the same vein as those - not a duplicate - but you get that shave cream vibe. Nice way to start the day.
Aidan and I built a Pin Ball machine yesterday as our STEAM project - so here it the finished effort:
I actually took advantage of having Friday to myself - so I completed all the work I was going to do today on Friday - so that I could go to my meetings and not worry about all the deliverables due.
Have a great week my friends!
Razor: REX Supply Company Ambassador
Blade: Derby Extra Premium, 2nd use
Brush: Boti Classic Stable Wood & Orange Resin
Bowl: Walmart Soup Mug
Soap: Happyland Barbershop Puck
Aftershave: Happyland Barbershop Aftershave
Balm: Zingari Man Unscented Sego Balm
Additional Care: Maison Margiela Replica At The Barber’s EdT
Wanted to go Barbershop Scent today - and it says it right here on the label. Happyland hits the nail on the head. Very good scent - really enjoyed the shave - I should have gotten the EdP I like it so. But I love Maison Margiela - so At the Barbers also does the trick! I’ve only smelled homages and clones of Rive Gauche, so I can’t say specifically what it smells like - but this is in the same vein as those - not a duplicate - but you get that shave cream vibe. Nice way to start the day.
Aidan and I built a Pin Ball machine yesterday as our STEAM project - so here it the finished effort:
I actually took advantage of having Friday to myself - so I completed all the work I was going to do today on Friday - so that I could go to my meetings and not worry about all the deliverables due.
Have a great week my friends!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
:: slides a pile of work over to Brian's desk :: Thanks buddy!
It is definitely I nice frag IMO - glad I picked it up. The ironic thing, the YT “influencer” that I watched to convince me that I should consider it - this particular style (Barbershop/Fougères) - is way out of his wheelhouse based on other vids I saw him - so I thought - wow - it must be good if he likes it. This guy also has his own shave Soap from Gentleman’s Nod/Zaharoff.Solid weekend, nice! Have a great Monday Brian!
Sounds excellent
NURSE DAVE SHAVESOTD: 02/08/2022
Razor: Tedalus Essence
Blade: Feather Pro Guard Artist Club, 4th use
Brush: Colorado Razor Designs Light & Dark Wood
Bowl: Walmart Soup Mug
Soap: Mäurer & Wirtz Tabac Puck
Aftershave: Epsilon Scottish Spirit Aftershave
Additional Care: Quinn’s Lavender Witch Hazel
I just thought we should throw our favorite Cadre medical guru some love today - for all the things he brings to the Cadre: he keeps @BarberDave in check, he’s got more hobbies than Liberace had Rhinestones, and just an all around great guy!
So here’s to you Nurse Dave - I threw in all the things you love - My Colorado Razor Designs Brush, The Tedalus (of course) razor, Epsilon Scottish Spirit Aftershave (think Clubman Reserve Whiskey Woods - but with Scotch), and of course his favorite soap of all time - Tabac. One of most luxurious soap bases on the market with a scent that is out of this world.
So here’s to you my friend! Hope your day is the most fantastic out there!
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