especially if you are taking them with "Rye" woo hoo what a trip
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Rich's Journal: Adventures with Life and Sharp things
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woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
New CT! Bwwahahahahahahaa
Razor: Gillette Milord / Gillette Rubie (4)
Soap: CBL Ghost Banana
Scuttle: Captains choice
Strop:
Brush: Semogue Boar
AS/EdT: Sterling Island Man
Talc: Clubman
Sound track: None
Comments: SWMBO passed another edict regarding shaving operations. I am not to use open blades whilst under the influence of narcotic substances. Probably sound judgement on her part. Today I am eager to get to the Ghost Banana. I’ve been thinking on it since sniffing the tub yesterday. Visions of minions and chimpanzees dance through my fevered mind.
The Hardware: The Gillette Milord occupies a rather peculiar position in Gillette’s product line... more than a Super Speed, but not quite a diplomat. An optioned out Nova. It was essentially a gold plated Super Speed. It’s pretty lean, and from a cursory look seems to be a 1949. It’s in the kind of condition that one might consider having it plated, but then what would you have? A gold plated Super Speed. Mechanically it’s a dream and locks up great. Everything is as it should be. And paired with the reliable Semogue, i got it goin’ on gear wise.
The Shave: I am sober as a judge writing this part of my journal, having passed out last time. CBL Ghost Banana loads and lathers like no other soap. It’s one of those ‘you gotta have some’ kind of soaps that even if you aren’t wild about the smell of bananas, you will probably still like it. Broad weather band and very slick and Chris’ secret herbs and spices to get that frosty feel as it sits on your face. Definitely a keeper. DFS+ in 3 passes and cleanup,
Soap: CBL Ghost Banana
Scuttle: Captains choice
Strop:
Brush: Semogue Boar
AS/EdT: Sterling Island Man
Talc: Clubman
Sound track: None
Comments: SWMBO passed another edict regarding shaving operations. I am not to use open blades whilst under the influence of narcotic substances. Probably sound judgement on her part. Today I am eager to get to the Ghost Banana. I’ve been thinking on it since sniffing the tub yesterday. Visions of minions and chimpanzees dance through my fevered mind.
The Hardware: The Gillette Milord occupies a rather peculiar position in Gillette’s product line... more than a Super Speed, but not quite a diplomat. An optioned out Nova. It was essentially a gold plated Super Speed. It’s pretty lean, and from a cursory look seems to be a 1949. It’s in the kind of condition that one might consider having it plated, but then what would you have? A gold plated Super Speed. Mechanically it’s a dream and locks up great. Everything is as it should be. And paired with the reliable Semogue, i got it goin’ on gear wise.
The Shave: I am sober as a judge writing this part of my journal, having passed out last time. CBL Ghost Banana loads and lathers like no other soap. It’s one of those ‘you gotta have some’ kind of soaps that even if you aren’t wild about the smell of bananas, you will probably still like it. Broad weather band and very slick and Chris’ secret herbs and spices to get that frosty feel as it sits on your face. Definitely a keeper. DFS+ in 3 passes and cleanup,
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Depending on which county you're in, that might not actually be a good thing
Nice shave Rich... again the Dr ordered a nice vacation to AZ and Sonoran Hot Dogs, LOL
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Nice shave Rich! Don't worry, you'll be back to wielding those open blades soon enough
Prayers to you for speedy recovery brother! Sorry for being late to the party mostly caught back up now!
Razor: Razo Rock GameChanger .84 Personna (1)
Soap: Phoenix Shave Accoutrements Trans Galactic Preshave Soap
Scuttle: Face Lather
Strop:
Brush: OZ Silver Snow
AS/EdT: Barrister And Mann Trans Galactic Gargle Blaster 43
Talc: Clubman Raz
Sound track: None
Comments: This all started with playing with the pre-shave cube. I rubbed it dry on a damp face and I got to wondering what would it do if I ran the brush over the bit of soap deposited on my face. Well, my brothers, it raised one heckuva lather and it did a darned good job of it to boot! I had intended to use the last bit of a sample soap so my lathering bowl was occupied so this turned out into one of my rather rare face-lathering experiences. To make things a little bit more interesting, I was a little loopy from pain medications!
The Hardware: The Game Changer can and does deliver a great shave with even marginal. I assume this to be a Personna blade due to the container from whence it came, although what vintage it is I don't know. It did a pretty darned good job. The Oz Brush is a solid performer and brought the pre-shave soap to a great lather and contributed to a great shave experience
The Shave: This was a fun shave! The Trans Galactic Cube only indicated activated charcoal, Prickly Pear, Menthol, and Aloe as possible scent notes, so I went with B&M's 43 line to keep with the campy space name theme. Between the excellent lather, and the new blade, I achieved a DSBBS in 3+ passes. Probably the first of the year. A very enjoyable shave and I enjoy cracking myself up with weird thoughts sometimes!
Soap: Phoenix Shave Accoutrements Trans Galactic Preshave Soap
Scuttle: Face Lather
Strop:
Brush: OZ Silver Snow
AS/EdT: Barrister And Mann Trans Galactic Gargle Blaster 43
Talc: Clubman Raz
Sound track: None
Comments: This all started with playing with the pre-shave cube. I rubbed it dry on a damp face and I got to wondering what would it do if I ran the brush over the bit of soap deposited on my face. Well, my brothers, it raised one heckuva lather and it did a darned good job of it to boot! I had intended to use the last bit of a sample soap so my lathering bowl was occupied so this turned out into one of my rather rare face-lathering experiences. To make things a little bit more interesting, I was a little loopy from pain medications!
The Hardware: The Game Changer can and does deliver a great shave with even marginal. I assume this to be a Personna blade due to the container from whence it came, although what vintage it is I don't know. It did a pretty darned good job. The Oz Brush is a solid performer and brought the pre-shave soap to a great lather and contributed to a great shave experience
The Shave: This was a fun shave! The Trans Galactic Cube only indicated activated charcoal, Prickly Pear, Menthol, and Aloe as possible scent notes, so I went with B&M's 43 line to keep with the campy space name theme. Between the excellent lather, and the new blade, I achieved a DSBBS in 3+ passes. Probably the first of the year. A very enjoyable shave and I enjoy cracking myself up with weird thoughts sometimes!
So we're not totally certain that you didn't just imagine the whole thing?
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
I'm confused, did @Majorrich just Gargle with his edt because he was loopy. Heading to the video to find out.....
Now THERE'S something for KJ to try out. Just can't get any more scent to soak into your skin? Well I found a new way to add to your projection!
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
It was easier than it sounds; he used a pre-shave blade.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
Good stuff Rich! Sounds like the Borg pre shave cube delivered!
It’s a pretty low dose, but apparently it works really good on me. I don’t do a lot of drugs so a little does a lot I guess.
nice stuff Rich, I was wondering wear that cactus out of my front yard went