Thread: Sun July 24th - Sat July 30st

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: 26mm Simpson "Chubby 2" Super Badger

Maxterpiece: 7/8" Wade & Butcher Frameback, Wedge, Spike/Barber's Notch (w/ Black Horn scales)

Strop: 35/65 (Neil Miller Linen / Ambrose Horse Hide Clásico leather)

Überlather: RazoRock XXX Shave Soap + Glycerin

Toner: Thayer's Witch Hazel (Rose Petal, no alcohol)

Moisturizer: Trumper's Fragrance-free Moisturizer

After Shave Splash: Floïd Italian Amber AS

Cologne: Panhaligon's "Endymion" EdT

Results: Another Maxterpiece day was in order. I decided to treat myself to this W&B, which hadn't seen much action lately. I used my new RazoRock XXX soft shave soap (this one is Glycerin-based) with this shave and like it's tallow-based cousin, the RR produced an absolutely fabulous lather. The W&B didn't have a single care in the world for the 24 hr growth and wacked through them like the Angel of Death. Super smooth to start this wonderful day.

I wish you an AMAZING Wednesday guys.

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Cheers,
Robert

Life threw me a curve ball on Monday. When I returned from two weeks of Army Reserve schooling, I was promptly notified that due to the economy, I was being laid off effective that afternoon. ace incredibly well, and the Santal Noble is a fragrance you have to experience. I'm ready to take on the world!

LeagleBeagle,

It might not seem like it just now, but it's happened to me three times, each time it opened up new opportunities for me and I ended up better off in the long run. Good luck with your interviews.

Originally Posted by eTom

my equipment for today:

I'd love to see how my friend the Jedi supervisor looks in your photographic filter. I miss the little fellow. It's not the same without him.

Originally Posted by Maximilian

I'd love to see how my friend the Jedi supervisor looks in your photographic filter. I miss the little fellow. It's not the same without him.

He'll be back soon.
Yoda has a lot of work in this days because of the financial crisis

Bill,
Oh my god buddy! Sorry to hear about the job loss. It sounds like you are really positive about these other prospects. That is the right attitude to have. I would not expect any less from you! Good luck...and great shave to put you in the right frame of mind.

Good luck, Bill.
I wish you all the best!

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

I was promptly notified that due to the economy, I was being laid off effective that afternoon. I've got an interview today with a firm, and another scheduled for tomorrow.

That's a real bummer and I'm so sorry it happened to you but I also know you're not a quitter, smart and will bounce back on your feet in no time. Any company would be a fool not to hire you. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Prep: Nivea face scrub in shower
Brush: Semogue LE 2010 #93
Cream: TOBS Lavender
Razor: Merkur 34C (Wilkenson Sword)
AS: Pinaud "Special Reserve"
ASB: Burt's Bees
EDT: Burt's Bees Natural

Superior shave this morning. I have a trouble spot on the right side of my neck just below my chin. The hair in that area always want to lay flat against my neck and are difficult to shave and will often become ingrown. Today was one of those "zero irritation" shaves that just felt like it all came together. Oddly enough because it certainly wasn't one of my favorite set-ups (not a favorite blade, lather isn't my favorite, and I've concluded that the Special Reserve from Pinaud just plain smells bad to my nose).
Gentlemen, you KNOW this is the way to shave when even a mediocre set-up provides a BBS shave.

MWF Hand Soap,
GFT Limes SS,
NF 2 Band,
Murker 33c / Feather (?),
Razorock Alum,
GFT Lime SF,
L'Occitan EdT.



A very smooth shave.

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Razor: Thiers-Issard, Red Stamina 5/8

Brush: Colonel Ichabod Conk (Really need a new brush one of these days.)

Soap: Tabac

Astringent: Witch Hazel

AS: Dominica Bay Rum

Summary: I had taken a break from Straights as I was unable to get my razors sharp. Finally had some time to get to know my hone, and wala after some practice and studying I have 3 shave ready blades again. The shave was pure zen I got right into that zone I missed so dearly, and boy I forgot what that straight BBS felt like.