Thread: Sun July 24th - Sat July 30st

Taylor 5/8, VieLong 16726, Wilkinson Stick, Weleda lotion

Sorry I haven't posted in sooo long but I have been on a Proraso kick lately. Only been using pre/post, soap, and AS every day. This is so I can concentrate on technique, and the shaves have been breathtaking my friends! Don't worry though, not half as beautiful as all your SOTD pics... thanks for the inspiration!

Have a Great Week Gentlemen!

Razor: GPG (with an arrow thru it, any guesses?) near wedge.

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days men. I just got home from the hospital after a 3 day stay with so many tests it was amazing. So many tests that I was only able to eat 1 meal a day for the two of those days. Today I got Breakfast and Lunch!! What a treat!!!!

Ok, for those curious, I had an apparent series of heart attacks this last Sunday. During the testing and MRI's and the radiation, etc.. they discovered 2 bulging disks in my neck too!! Not life threatening. They also found I have had a heart attack previously. Some scarring showed up during the tests. But an ultra sound today showed that everything is pumping as it should, and I passed the heart treadmill stress test with flying colors. They aren't sure why this is happening, but my heart rate is an amazingly low 38-45BPM at rest. They thought there was something wrong, but determined this was my norm.

The Dr''s. are talking about doing some surgery on my neck, but I was on an aspirin regimen that I must discontinue until they determine what to do with my neck. I see them again in 2 weeks. I've been in pain for so long I was kind of used to it. But I was mighty glad to go home today.. It's back to work tomorrow for me!!

Now, for todays shave! I haven't shaved in 3 days so this was going to be heaven!! I'm pulling out the big guns for this ..

Old Spice Shaving Soap
Puma 'My Darling'
OBR +Lime+peppercorns AS
OBR cologne

No pictures boys, I have to much catchup to do!! But believe me, I enjoyed every single second of the shower and shave.

Happy shaving mates!!!

M

Semogue 1305 | Arko | Goodfella DE/Feather | Alum | Cade Balm | ELDO Fat Electrician

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days men. I just got home from the hospital after a 3 day stay with so many tests it was amazing. So many tests that I was only able to eat 1 meal a day for the two of those days. Today I got Breakfast and Lunch!! What a treat!!!!

Ok, for those curious, I had an apparent series of heart attacks this last Sunday. During the testing and MRI's and the radiation, etc.. they discovered 2 bulging disks in my neck too!! Not life threatening. They also found I have had a heart attack previously. Some scarring showed up during the tests. But an ultra sound today showed that everything is pumping as it should, and I passed the heart treadmill stress test with flying colors. They aren't sure why this is happening, but my heart rate is an amazingly low 38-45BPM at rest. They thought there was something wrong, but determined this was my norm.

The Dr''s. are talking about doing some surgery on my neck, but I was on an aspirin regimen that I must discontinue until they determine what to do with my neck. I see them again in 2 weeks. I've been in pain for so long I was kind of used to it. But I was mighty glad to go home today.. It's back to work tomorrow for me!!

Now, for todays shave! I haven't shaved in 3 days so this was going to be heaven!! I'm pulling out the big guns for this ..

Old Spice Shaving Soap
Puma 'My Darling'
OBR +Lime+peppercorns AS
OBR cologne

No pictures boys, I have to much catchup to do!! But believe me, I enjoyed every single second of the shower and shave.

Happy shaving mates!!!

M

M,

Glad to hear that you have been released from the hospital and that the physicians were able to diagnose what ailed you. I've been there and done that. It's no fun.

Glad to hear too that your shave was as good as gold. You deserved it.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

I had an apparent series of heart attacks this last Sunday.... my heart rate is an amazingly low 38-45BPM at rest. They thought there was something wrong, but determined this was my norm.

Glad to hear you are well and that your systems are running strong.
On the heart rate: The only thing I can think is top athletes sometimes have very low heartbeat rates. Perhaps it is a blessing.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

Sorry I haven't been around for a few days men. I just got home from the hospital after a 3 day stay with so many tests it was amazing. So many tests that I was only able to eat 1 meal a day for the two of those days. Today I got Breakfast and Lunch!! What a treat!!!!

Ok, for those curious, I had an apparent series of heart attacks this last Sunday. During the testing and MRI's and the radiation, etc.. they discovered 2 bulging disks in my neck too!! Not life threatening. They also found I have had a heart attack previously. Some scarring showed up during the tests. But an ultra sound today showed that everything is pumping as it should, and I passed the heart treadmill stress test with flying colors. They aren't sure why this is happening, but my heart rate is an amazingly low 38-45BPM at rest. They thought there was something wrong, but determined this was my norm.

The Dr''s. are talking about doing some surgery on my neck, but I was on an aspirin regimen that I must discontinue until they determine what to do with my neck. I see them again in 2 weeks. I've been in pain for so long I was kind of used to it. But I was mighty glad to go home today.. It's back to work tomorrow for me!!

Now, for todays shave! I haven't shaved in 3 days so this was going to be heaven!! I'm pulling out the big guns for this ..

Old Spice Shaving Soap
Puma 'My Darling'
OBR +Lime+peppercorns AS
OBR cologne

No pictures boys, I have to much catchup to do!! But believe me, I enjoyed every single second of the shower and shave.

Happy shaving mates!!!

M

Glad you out of the hospital and home. Hope everything goes well. Scary to have a heart attack and not know it.

I honed these up last night. The newer fili is the first razor that did not like the nortons. She was popping hairs off the Chosera 1k then went completely dull off the 4/8k. I dropped down to the 4k still nothing. Back to the 1k and she was popping hairs again. I had to skip the whole 4/8k psrt of my honing and jump to my nagura's. 4/8 is the only middle stone i have.

Well i can honestly say there is NO difference between the 2 fili's. Older fili14 and the newer Fili DT. I recieved BBS in 2 passes as to be expected. No irritation, super smooth. Ahhhh!!!!!

Tony Miller strop
TGN 24mm
Eucris + TOBS St James
Fili 14 & Fili DT
WH
Skin food
TAOS Balm

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Now, that's what I call a satisfying shave. BEAUTIFUL...Have a great day at the office

Thanks Robert.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Results: 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. Needless to say, I've been a bit distracted ever since.

Sorry to hear this Bill. Best of luck with the interviews! Wherever you end up, they'll be lucky to have you.

Originally Posted by mjhammer

I had an apparent series of heart attacks this last Sunday.

WOW! That is scary, I'm glad you're ok and under treatment. Best wishes MJ!

Glenn

Prep:Hot Shower
Scuttle:Dirty Bird custom double
Brush:TGN 24mm Silvertip Premium A Custom in Cherry wood
Strop:SRD PIV English Bridle
Cream:Calypso Bomb
Razor: Genco “Easy Aces”
After shave: Master's Bayrum in Civil War Era Flask
EDT: Creed “Original Vetiver”


Result: A 2 pass “Easy” shave this morning. Thanks for all the great pics and posts gentlemen, keep them coming!

Glenn