Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Productive weekend Don. Nice Shave although rushed. St Barts sounds good !!
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Thanks Dave! And it is!
That sounds like a productive weekend for sure!
GearNoir
“The Disney Princess’s Apprentice”
Way to step up this weekend Don! I hear you on the yard work. I made the mistake of doing my first mow of the season a few weeks ago, then we had a few weeks of on/off rain/sun to where I couldn’t tend it, and that stuff sprouted something fierce! Took me hours to knock it all down yesterday. Gotta keep on top of it now!
Mowing, BWAHAHAHAHAHA, we sweep dirt & rocks
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The Dr. Who of the TSC
No mowing here for at least a month. We are lamenting the grass the mailman killed tracking salt across the lawn. Good thing my lawn is mostly weeds and crabgrass.
Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: SuperMax Platinum Plus (3rd Shave)
Soap/Cream: Maggard Razors Platinum Shave Soap - Northern Moss
Brush: Asylum Brush Works - Cheswick - Silvertip Fiber Synthetic
Penultimate Aftershave: Humphrey's Witch Hazel
The Ultimate Aftershave: Pitralon F
I was rummaging through the den to try to find another soap that fits into this weeks soap theme. I quickly discovered that I have exactly ONE soap that is inspired or based off a cologne. I might have one other that loosely fits the bill, but that is it. With all the talk of Aventus, and there is no shortage of Aventus inspired shaving products, I would have figured I would have at least one of those soaps..,but nope. So the weekly theme goes out the window for me. But I did pull out a soap I haven't used in a VERY long time. Maggard Razors Platinum Shave Soap - Northern Moss.
We all know that Maggard Razors has their soap made by Through the Fire Fine Craft. And I think Maria makes a very fine soap. She was probably making a better soap than most others long before a lot of the names we see today came about. But specifically speaking to the Maggard lines. Maggard has their Artisan line of soaps and their Platinum. Which a cursory look at their inventory right now, and it appears they only have one flavor in the Platinum line. Anyway...the Platinum line has different ingredients in the soap to the Artisan line. While I have tried both of the Maggard type of soaps...I have to say that the Platinum soaps are significantly better! If I had to give a rating right now after only using it once in a couple of years...I would rate it a Tier 1 soap. It's hard to say exactly without more use...but definitely Tier 1...and it's not really close. I think a safe bet would be Tier 1 Box 2. So basically what I am saying is...don't lump all the Maggard soaps or the TTFFC soaps all into one category. Because there are some differences that might surprise you!
I guess I should talk about the shave now!
This soap has a very rich thick lather that didn't break down with a very substantial amount of water. Subsequent passes where I wet my face didn't really thin it out at all. There is very good slickness and protection and I was absolutely surprised at how good the residual slickness was. If there is a weak spot, i would say that it is the post shave feel. But even that wasn't all that bad either.
I used the Asylum Cheswick brush I picked up on BST quite a while ago from Chad @Cvargo ! Initially this brush had A LOT of spring in the bristles. And even that might be an understatement. But today,, while there is still significant spring, the brush has seemed to soften a bit. It was actually perfect for this soap as the soap has hardened a little over time. Three passes with the Progress and I am still loving this. I know all of you guys love your aggressive razors, but I am getting really good shaves with these mild settings! I decided to use (not for the first time) an aftershave that was sent in a PIF from Chris @GearNoir. So the aftershave is pretty good, functionally speaking. But it smells very industrial. I thought that the scent would dissipate pretty quickly...but over an hour later and it is still going strong. Not sure what I will spray on before I go to work. But as an aftershave...it works pretty good.
The Danger Zone:
Work kind of sucked yesterday and it was all my bosses fault!
All joking aside...the other investigators in my section are talking of mutiny...okay, maybe not mutiny...but they are talking. He just makes the job way more difficult and stressful than it needs to be...and it's kind of sucking right now. Love my job...but the boss is putting years on my life! All that being said...I am very grateful for a job that I really like! Did my first workout since I pulled a muscle in my back. I hit the weights...and to be honest it really felt good! Got yoga today so I am hoping that my back gets stretched out a bit!
Go get it Cadre! It's going to be a wonderful day!
#TheShavingCadre #TSC #MaggardRazors #PlatinumShaveSoap #NorthernMoss #ThroughTheFireFineCraft #TTFFC #BullGoose #BullGooseShaving #AsylumBrushWorks #Cheswick #Pitralon #PitralonF #MerkurProgress #HumphreysWitchHazel
Blade: SuperMax Platinum Plus (3rd Shave)
Soap/Cream: Maggard Razors Platinum Shave Soap - Northern Moss
Brush: Asylum Brush Works - Cheswick - Silvertip Fiber Synthetic
Penultimate Aftershave: Humphrey's Witch Hazel
The Ultimate Aftershave: Pitralon F
I was rummaging through the den to try to find another soap that fits into this weeks soap theme. I quickly discovered that I have exactly ONE soap that is inspired or based off a cologne. I might have one other that loosely fits the bill, but that is it. With all the talk of Aventus, and there is no shortage of Aventus inspired shaving products, I would have figured I would have at least one of those soaps..,but nope. So the weekly theme goes out the window for me. But I did pull out a soap I haven't used in a VERY long time. Maggard Razors Platinum Shave Soap - Northern Moss.
We all know that Maggard Razors has their soap made by Through the Fire Fine Craft. And I think Maria makes a very fine soap. She was probably making a better soap than most others long before a lot of the names we see today came about. But specifically speaking to the Maggard lines. Maggard has their Artisan line of soaps and their Platinum. Which a cursory look at their inventory right now, and it appears they only have one flavor in the Platinum line. Anyway...the Platinum line has different ingredients in the soap to the Artisan line. While I have tried both of the Maggard type of soaps...I have to say that the Platinum soaps are significantly better! If I had to give a rating right now after only using it once in a couple of years...I would rate it a Tier 1 soap. It's hard to say exactly without more use...but definitely Tier 1...and it's not really close. I think a safe bet would be Tier 1 Box 2. So basically what I am saying is...don't lump all the Maggard soaps or the TTFFC soaps all into one category. Because there are some differences that might surprise you!
I guess I should talk about the shave now!
This soap has a very rich thick lather that didn't break down with a very substantial amount of water. Subsequent passes where I wet my face didn't really thin it out at all. There is very good slickness and protection and I was absolutely surprised at how good the residual slickness was. If there is a weak spot, i would say that it is the post shave feel. But even that wasn't all that bad either.I used the Asylum Cheswick brush I picked up on BST quite a while ago from Chad @Cvargo ! Initially this brush had A LOT of spring in the bristles. And even that might be an understatement. But today,, while there is still significant spring, the brush has seemed to soften a bit. It was actually perfect for this soap as the soap has hardened a little over time. Three passes with the Progress and I am still loving this. I know all of you guys love your aggressive razors, but I am getting really good shaves with these mild settings! I decided to use (not for the first time) an aftershave that was sent in a PIF from Chris @GearNoir. So the aftershave is pretty good, functionally speaking. But it smells very industrial. I thought that the scent would dissipate pretty quickly...but over an hour later and it is still going strong. Not sure what I will spray on before I go to work. But as an aftershave...it works pretty good.
The Danger Zone:
Work kind of sucked yesterday and it was all my bosses fault!
All joking aside...the other investigators in my section are talking of mutiny...okay, maybe not mutiny...but they are talking. He just makes the job way more difficult and stressful than it needs to be...and it's kind of sucking right now. Love my job...but the boss is putting years on my life! All that being said...I am very grateful for a job that I really like! Did my first workout since I pulled a muscle in my back. I hit the weights...and to be honest it really felt good! Got yoga today so I am hoping that my back gets stretched out a bit!Go get it Cadre! It's going to be a wonderful day!
#TheShavingCadre #TSC #MaggardRazors #PlatinumShaveSoap #NorthernMoss #ThroughTheFireFineCraft #TTFFC #BullGoose #BullGooseShaving #AsylumBrushWorks #Cheswick #Pitralon #PitralonF #MerkurProgress #HumphreysWitchHazel
Dave in KY
Shave Newbie
Sorry about the stress at work and hope it dissipates. Interesting about the soap. Wonder if they'll make more scents, just 1, that's crazy !! We NEED variety..............okay, I've calmed myself down. Have a good day Don
SteveChuckFrank
Close Enough*
I can relate with the boss situation. I deal with the same thing on occasion at my day job. All this talk of working out is also making me feel like I really need to get my butt in gear. The hard part is there's no reasonably priced gym near me.....
Completely understand on the gym front. I did Planet Fitness for a while but quickly realized that they were so busy I was just wasting time standing around waiting for weights! But they were super cheap. I am currently at the YMCA. Mostly because it is literally across the street from my office building. I have to walk right by it to get to where I park. I figured if that wouldn't motivate me...nothing would! The Y is more reasonable than most other gyms and there isn't a contract. Plus the one I go to has some pretty specialized equipment, is super clean, I rarely have to wait for anything, and they offer yoga classes. It's pretty much a good deal lfor me.
nice read Don, and nice Zen moment in the gardens off your IG page!
Thanks Dave!
Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: SuperMax Platinum Plus (4th Shave)
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter - Loanstar
Brush: Asylum Brush Works - Cheswick - Silvertip Fiber Synthetic
Penultimate Aftershave: Humphrey's Witch Hazel
The Ultimate Aftershave: Noble Otter - Loanstar
Loanstar from Noble Otter was calling my name today. Not sure why, but saw it and it said use me! Hmm...not really sure why...as the events of the morning unfold! Really nothing special. Jumped into the shower, washed thoroughly, and prepped for shave. Noble Otter is one of the best lathering soaps out there. Creates just an awesome rich, thick, and luxurious lather! Middle way through the first pass I felt that there was something wrong with the blade. Knowing something was up, I opted for only a two pass shave today. My South to North pass was worst than the first and I called it quits. Just a really rough shave. I inspected the razor then the blade...and I couldn't find anything wrong with either. Oh well, I'll pitch the blade and start anew tomorrow! All in all it was an okay shave. Something I can live with. Used the aftershave of the same name. The wife woke from her slumber and asked me what aftershave I was wearing. I told her, to which she replied, "not a fan." Seriously? I have had this scent for the better part of a year and now you say that you are not a fan?
The Danger Zone:
Talked to some coworkers about the boss. I have been told that his demeanor will change...it's just anyone's guess as to when. But we are all like minded when it comes to how we perceive him. Just keep my head down and do the work. And there is plenty of it to do.
The good news...or at least I think it is good...my wife is bringing home a German Shepard puppy tonight! In about a week she is flying the puppy to Pennsylvania to present to her sister. The Sis-in-Law has about 12 ducks that she raises. She also has puts in a garden that might rival just about anyone's (except KJ's @Spider from last year...that thing was more like a farm!). And she recently lost a dog (a Beagle) to cancer. So this is going to be a combination working dog/pet for her! We can't keep the puppy at our house for the week, because our black dog Allie ONLY likes her pack and can be aggressive toward other dogs. So the puppy will be staying at the wife's parents' house. But puppies make everyone happier!
UGH! It's Wednesday! But we are getting there Cadre! Something about fish and the day...what is that? Carpe Diem? Oh yeah...seize the day! But whatever you do today...do it with a smile!
#TheShavingCadre #TSC #NobleOtter #Loanstar #BullGoose #BullGooseShaving #AsylumBrushWorks #Cheswick #MerkurProgress #HumphreysWitchHazel
Blade: SuperMax Platinum Plus (4th Shave)
Soap/Cream: Noble Otter - Loanstar
Brush: Asylum Brush Works - Cheswick - Silvertip Fiber Synthetic
Penultimate Aftershave: Humphrey's Witch Hazel
The Ultimate Aftershave: Noble Otter - Loanstar
Loanstar from Noble Otter was calling my name today. Not sure why, but saw it and it said use me! Hmm...not really sure why...as the events of the morning unfold! Really nothing special. Jumped into the shower, washed thoroughly, and prepped for shave. Noble Otter is one of the best lathering soaps out there. Creates just an awesome rich, thick, and luxurious lather! Middle way through the first pass I felt that there was something wrong with the blade. Knowing something was up, I opted for only a two pass shave today. My South to North pass was worst than the first and I called it quits. Just a really rough shave. I inspected the razor then the blade...and I couldn't find anything wrong with either. Oh well, I'll pitch the blade and start anew tomorrow! All in all it was an okay shave. Something I can live with. Used the aftershave of the same name. The wife woke from her slumber and asked me what aftershave I was wearing. I told her, to which she replied, "not a fan." Seriously? I have had this scent for the better part of a year and now you say that you are not a fan?
The Danger Zone:
Talked to some coworkers about the boss. I have been told that his demeanor will change...it's just anyone's guess as to when. But we are all like minded when it comes to how we perceive him. Just keep my head down and do the work. And there is plenty of it to do.
The good news...or at least I think it is good...my wife is bringing home a German Shepard puppy tonight! In about a week she is flying the puppy to Pennsylvania to present to her sister. The Sis-in-Law has about 12 ducks that she raises. She also has puts in a garden that might rival just about anyone's (except KJ's @Spider from last year...that thing was more like a farm!). And she recently lost a dog (a Beagle) to cancer. So this is going to be a combination working dog/pet for her! We can't keep the puppy at our house for the week, because our black dog Allie ONLY likes her pack and can be aggressive toward other dogs. So the puppy will be staying at the wife's parents' house. But puppies make everyone happier!
UGH! It's Wednesday! But we are getting there Cadre! Something about fish and the day...what is that? Carpe Diem? Oh yeah...seize the day! But whatever you do today...do it with a smile!
#TheShavingCadre #TSC #NobleOtter #Loanstar #BullGoose #BullGooseShaving #AsylumBrushWorks #Cheswick #MerkurProgress #HumphreysWitchHazel
Nice read Don. A few years ago my wife and I lost our Shepherd to cancer. He was an amazing dog!