Thanks Chris. Someday I'll return to using my shave journal to actually document shaves lol.
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There and Back Again, A Wet-Shaver's Tale
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Thanks Chris. Someday I'll return to using my shave journal to actually document shaves lol.
Good Stuff Eric and that will make some nice brushes and scales
Thanks guys! I got one turned just to see how it looks. The grain is subtle, but beautiful, and it might find it's way into the Instant PIF thread when it's done.
Not a lot of time to post this morning, so it's a good thing I took my SOTD pic last night.
The first use of my new TSC Legacy brush, and I love the tuxedo fan knot. GTB stands out in the uniqueness of it's scent and is a great performer. I've probably mentioned before that all my straights need a date with the stones, and the Paragon is no exception. It's keen enough to shave with, and is plenty smooth, but BBS was not to be this morning. DFS and happy with it. Have a blessed Sunday all!
Great Pic Eric! The Legacy brush is absolutely beautiful!
Great picture Eric, and I am sorry your razors are needing some attention. I understand that with multiple hobbies, and a busy work life, sometimes we have to choose which hobby to partake in. I'm certain that you will one day say enough is enough and get the stones out.
Thanks Don!
Thanks Chris! It's one of my favorites now lol.
Thanks Josh! It's got a really nice grain pattern. I'm looking forward to seeing how the first brush turns out.
Thanks Chris!
Thanks Walt. I'm sure I'll get to it eventually, and probably do them all at once.
Thanks Doug.
Thanks Chad.
lol thanks Craig, but I think if you look closer you’ll find that mine is superior.??Good shave and a great picture Eric!
Where did you get that brush? I have one similar, but much better looking IHMO.
Straight razor shave #461
Pre-shave: Hot towel
Brush: TSC Legacy
Razor: Feather SS
Blade: ProGuard
Soap: B&M Adagio
Aftershave: B&M Adagio
Cologne: Royall Lyme
Ok, finally documenting a shave with an actual number attached. I've been shaving every other day, and the Feather SS has been my daily driver. The ProGuard blades have been lasting 12-15 shaves each, and I could probably stretch them upwards of 20 if I put some effort into it.
I had planned to use Iced Pineapple today, but I changed it up when I saw the stack of B&M soaps and realized that I haven't used Adagio in a while. This is my absolute favorite Summer scented soap, and has held that place for quite some time. I used to have B&M at the top of my performance list, then it slipped when I started really branching out and seeing how good some of the other artisan soap makers are. They are close to the top again with the Reserve base, though I only have that in Lavender at this time. But on to the shave.
The quarter moon tuxedo in the Legacy brush pulled plenty of soap out, and a fair amount of hydration gave me the kind of lather that I love, a shiny, goopy coating that is a little thinner than I'd use for a DE shave. The Feather was in excellent form, and three quick passes left me BBS smooth and smelling awesome. The amount of menthol in this soap is just right for a warm morning, and it takes a minute to creep up on you. It is really felt during the cold water rinse, making it feel like an ice bath for second. A hefty splash of the AS(I ascribe to the Shaver Danger school of thought with regards to aftershave splashes, and if it isn't close to spilling out of my palm when I shake it out then I'm clearly not using enough) had enough menthol in it to make my eyes sting a bit, and it made my face feel amazing. Once that dried down, another hefty splash of Royall Lyme seated me firmly in my happy place. Love, love, love this stuff!
Tomorrow's shave is already set up, and I'll be using another wonderful soap, one that almost supplanted Adagio as a favorite Summer scent. Thanks for reading and have a great day!
Pre-shave: Hot towel
Brush: TSC Legacy
Razor: Feather SS
Blade: ProGuard
Soap: B&M Adagio
Aftershave: B&M Adagio
Cologne: Royall Lyme
Ok, finally documenting a shave with an actual number attached. I've been shaving every other day, and the Feather SS has been my daily driver. The ProGuard blades have been lasting 12-15 shaves each, and I could probably stretch them upwards of 20 if I put some effort into it.
I had planned to use Iced Pineapple today, but I changed it up when I saw the stack of B&M soaps and realized that I haven't used Adagio in a while. This is my absolute favorite Summer scented soap, and has held that place for quite some time. I used to have B&M at the top of my performance list, then it slipped when I started really branching out and seeing how good some of the other artisan soap makers are. They are close to the top again with the Reserve base, though I only have that in Lavender at this time. But on to the shave.
The quarter moon tuxedo in the Legacy brush pulled plenty of soap out, and a fair amount of hydration gave me the kind of lather that I love, a shiny, goopy coating that is a little thinner than I'd use for a DE shave. The Feather was in excellent form, and three quick passes left me BBS smooth and smelling awesome. The amount of menthol in this soap is just right for a warm morning, and it takes a minute to creep up on you. It is really felt during the cold water rinse, making it feel like an ice bath for second. A hefty splash of the AS(I ascribe to the Shaver Danger school of thought with regards to aftershave splashes, and if it isn't close to spilling out of my palm when I shake it out then I'm clearly not using enough) had enough menthol in it to make my eyes sting a bit, and it made my face feel amazing. Once that dried down, another hefty splash of Royall Lyme seated me firmly in my happy place. Love, love, love this stuff!
Tomorrow's shave is already set up, and I'll be using another wonderful soap, one that almost supplanted Adagio as a favorite Summer scent. Thanks for reading and have a great day!