Thread: Sun July 27th - Sat August 02th

iKon Standard
iKon SE Handle
MWF
Frank Shaving Chrome Handle Silvertip
Kai Stainless
KMF Mint Post Shave Balm
Old Spice Cologne
Moonstar Scuttle

Good morning, gentlemen. Here is today's shave bill:

Razor: C-Mon 6/8
Strop: Torolf
Brush: Simpson Polo 8 super
Cream: Truefitt & Hill Ultimate Comfort
Scuttle: SRD
Balm: Institute Karite
Finish: Lavanda

Grelot Lotus
Cella
homemade horse
Fine Clean Vetiver
Poor pic today.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Oh my. Grow it back. Quick!

Couldn't agree more. My face isn't pretty enough to stand on its own without some decoration (or cover). Along that line, I plan a three month sabatical from shaving starting the first of October so by the first of the year I should look something like this (except I won't have a full head of hair, that's been impossible for about the last 25 years):

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

A Sad Morning at Casa GI
So it all started several months ago. A coworker learned she was pregnant and had become so as her man prepared for a deployment to Afghanistan. Now EVERYONE knows that pre-deployment babies are always girls. I was so sure of it I told her I'd bet my epic handlebar moustache on it and naturally she was only too eager to accept. This is no ordinary moustache, 7 inches from one waxed tip to the other. Well, she's had multiple ultrasounds and apparently her man didn't get the memo about pre-deployment babies. If this child is indeed female, she apparently has a few spare parts.

I really didn't expect to lose my stash and was very tempted to welch but being a man of integrity, I amputated the stash this morning. The shave was nice but it's obvious I haven't had near enough practice shaving my upper lip. The good news is that I've got a get out of jail free card to grow a Christmas beard. My grandaughter requested it so that when she came to visit it would be like seeing Santa Claus. Now if I can just not shave from October to December I'll be in business but I must say confidence is not high. In any case, I plan to have my bars back by spring.

Nice story GI...

The up-side is is that it grows back so quickly! Even better is that you have a granddaughter to request it!

Enjoy the facial rest and coolness while it lasts!

8.2.14

Catie's Bubbles LPV
Oscar11 All-Amber Beehive WSP 26mm SuperFine
Antelope Diamond Steel 11/16 Full Hollow
Myrsol Antesol

Razor: Beau Brummel #35
Strop: SRD English Bridal
Brush: Copper and Faux Ivory Walleyeman custom(Ray , thanks man)
Cream: Martin de Candre Fougere
Astringent: Thayers Witch Hazel
Balm: George F. Trumpers Coral Skin Food
Finish: Million by Paco Rabonne

Great start to a fine Saturday with the family. Tc

Saturday, 8.2.14

Tepid Water Splash
Klar Kabinett Shave Soap
Semogue Owner's Club Boar
Bowdin's Wedge 9/16ths
Scrupleworks Vegetable Tanned Horsehide & Natural Linen .. 40/60
Witch Hazel
Pinaud's Clubman AfterShave Splash

I haven't used this little razor in some time, but the renewed friendship was no less rewarding. The Scrupleworks strop brings the freshened Thuringian edge up very nicely, and the draw is exactly to my liking.
I must admit to being a fan of badger brushes, and every time I reach for a brush, I notice the boar examples sitting (standing?) forlornley ... So today it's a boar. It will probably only serve to reinforce my preference for badger, but .. there it is.

The raw stone pictured came to me from the area of the old Llyn Idwal mine in North Wales. Whether or not it is the same stone as used in the whetstones I do not know, and I suppose it doesn't really matter ... It still holds a place near and dear to my heart ...

Following Bilbo these days reminds me of that song "Nobody wants to play rhythm guitar behind Jesus."

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

I am indeed a lucky man to have friends like all of you so anxious to revel in my misery. OK, I'm a sport, Enjoy!

Before

I doubt this could suck worse!

Oh my goodness !!! Put it back quick !!
Second thought ... you got a nice BBF now... you're pretty... ye... just smile and... it'll be ok...