woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
Ed, we all look the same to them fancy Southerners. 
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GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Hey I am thrilled to be included in such hallowed halls as occupied by Sam!
SamEd....FTFY....
First shave of the New Year! Feather AS-D2 in hand and Stirling Sharp Dressed Man. Lovely shave which I topped off with Coach for Men.
Enjoy the weekend. For some it’s back to the grind come Monday. Stay safe....
Rating: 5 / 5
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Paragon Shaving BLS-1 - 25mm *Muhle Rytmo style knot
Lather: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Aftershave: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Coach For Men
Enjoy the weekend. For some it’s back to the grind come Monday. Stay safe....
Rating: 5 / 5
Razor: Feather AS-D2
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Paragon Shaving BLS-1 - 25mm *Muhle Rytmo style knot
Lather: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Aftershave: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Coach For Men
Monday morning and back to the grind. Hoping everyone’s Holidays we’re good!
Rating: 5 / 5
Razor: Gillette Adjustable - Delta Echo Cubano Edition 1964
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: APShave Co. 24mm Silk Smoke
Lather: Henri et Victoria Terre d’Henri
Aftershave: Henri et Victoria Terre d’Henri
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Hermes Terre D’Hermes
Rating: 5 / 5
Razor: Gillette Adjustable - Delta Echo Cubano Edition 1964
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: APShave Co. 24mm Silk Smoke
Lather: Henri et Victoria Terre d’Henri
Aftershave: Henri et Victoria Terre d’Henri
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Hermes Terre D’Hermes
It is hard work "looking" this good....
I hope you and yours are good Dave!!
So on the non-shaving front, yesterday I had a beautiful Pilot Metropolitan Retro Pop delivered in orange with a marigold print. Got a scroll case for it in a dark brown leather and a Dingbats A5 lined notebook with cream pages and also in a fetching orange.
Today I loaded it up with one of included carts in black and set about my daily notebook tasks for work. Now I have never used a fountain pen let alone own one but I have looked at them forever. It is a nicely weighted pen that feels solid in the hand. So I wanted something that wasn’t black (way too many black pens in the world) and colourful. The pen comes with a fine nib and I would put it at under 0.7mm for sure and probably in the area of a 0.4mm. It is beautiful to write with. Now it took a little bit to figure it out but there where no issues. I am truly looking forward to bringing cursive back and starting a journal.
Today I loaded it up with one of included carts in black and set about my daily notebook tasks for work. Now I have never used a fountain pen let alone own one but I have looked at them forever. It is a nicely weighted pen that feels solid in the hand. So I wanted something that wasn’t black (way too many black pens in the world) and colourful. The pen comes with a fine nib and I would put it at under 0.7mm for sure and probably in the area of a 0.4mm. It is beautiful to write with. Now it took a little bit to figure it out but there where no issues. I am truly looking forward to bringing cursive back and starting a journal.
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
I really like that notebook!
It is truly well made and completely vegan friendly....no leather at all. Paper is lovely and designed for fountain pens. Need some fine inks down the road and I will be set.
I keep a bottle of this lovely smelling stuff at work
Ink Bottle 50 ml, James Purdey & Sons, Single Malt Scent - Ink bottles
Discover all the details of the Ink Bottle 50 ml, James Purdey & Sons, Single Malt Scent. Choose between Standard or Express shipping and shop on the official Montblanc store
Well that is lovely now isn’t it!I keep a bottle of this lovely smelling stuff at work
Ink Bottle 50 ml, James Purdey & Sons, Single Malt Scent - Ink bottles
Discover all the details of the Ink Bottle 50 ml, James Purdey & Sons, Single Malt Scent. Choose between Standard or Express shipping and shop on the official Montblanc storewww.montblanc.com
woodpusher
TSC’s International Man of Meh
BOSS: Have you been drinking?
DAVE: Nope. Writing!
DAVE: Nope. Writing!
Do you love lavender? I love the smell of it, I have it in my garden and in the spring and summer it wafts by on the warm breeze as we enjoy glasses of Bordeaux on the back deck. Well we are truly far from that at the moment and there will be no wine or any other spirit enjoyed until February so...we shave!
I love British Gillette razors and consider them to be the best of the bunch though I several US made A’crats which I also admire. Today I reached for one of my 4th Gen British A’Crats from one of my #66 sets. This one is a “patent pending” version as my other has the patent and the “II” engraved on the underside. Both are pretty minty and are solid and stunning beauties! Loaded up with a fresh Personna Super or Lab Blue.
Soap of the day...gloriously lavender B&M Tuesday with the matching AS splash. Preceded of course by a lovely English lavender bar soap during the morning shower.
An incredible sensory overloading shave was had. All that glorious lavender goodness was topped off with Gucci Pour Homme which on dry down, leaves you with hints of more lavender and other assorted goodness. Not a bad start to the mid-week blah! Enjoy your day. Stay safe.
Rating: 5 / 5
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1952-54
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: APShave Co. 24mm Silk Smoke
Lather: Barrister & Mann Tuesday
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Tuesday
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Gucci Pour Homme
I love British Gillette razors and consider them to be the best of the bunch though I several US made A’crats which I also admire. Today I reached for one of my 4th Gen British A’Crats from one of my #66 sets. This one is a “patent pending” version as my other has the patent and the “II” engraved on the underside. Both are pretty minty and are solid and stunning beauties! Loaded up with a fresh Personna Super or Lab Blue.
Soap of the day...gloriously lavender B&M Tuesday with the matching AS splash. Preceded of course by a lovely English lavender bar soap during the morning shower.
An incredible sensory overloading shave was had. All that glorious lavender goodness was topped off with Gucci Pour Homme which on dry down, leaves you with hints of more lavender and other assorted goodness. Not a bad start to the mid-week blah! Enjoy your day. Stay safe.
Rating: 5 / 5
Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1952-54
Blade: Personna Lab Blue
Brush: APShave Co. 24mm Silk Smoke
Lather: Barrister & Mann Tuesday
Aftershave: Barrister & Mann Tuesday
Additional Care:
B.I.G. Co. Alum Block
Gucci Pour Homme
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
I don’t think I’ve ever tried a British Gillette before. Is there a big difference?
Plating, build quality, cases they came in and variations of the same...they are brilliant.
Well that is too bad Mr Poopy Pants....
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