Thread: Sun September 4th - Sat September 10th

Originally Posted by amb

Comments:[I] Today is the birthday of my son (11).

Originally Posted by fonthunter

....my son is 11th years old today.

A belated happy birthday to the two little men

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Rune,
Firstly: Congrats on your 1st day without ciggies...That's a great accomplishment buddy. keep it up brother...When the urge starts to get the better of you, resist it. I have never smoke in my life, but I can imagine how hard this must be.

Originally Posted by Jeltz

Fantastic I quit a little over 3 years ago and wish I had done it sooner!

My top tip is: Don't look on it as as depriving yourself and making a sacrifice, if you forever see it as a forbidden pleasure then sooner or later temptation will get the better of you, instead treat it as a positive thing, regaining health, wealth and control.

Originally Posted by easyace

Well done, I'm up to 12 years this time, I once stopped for 8 years and stupidly thought I could have just one cigarette when I was on holiday. It took 2 years before I was able to stop again.

Best days work you can ever do.

Originally Posted by Mvcrash

I quit a long, long time ago. 25 years later I continue to remember how difficult it was. Hang in there, it gets better. God Speed.

Originally Posted by baldy

Congratulations and good luck

Thanks for the support guys!

Day two is soon over, and still going pretty well. I'm determined to go through with it and stay away for good this time.

Tuesday
shavemac finest brush/Myrurgia SS/Muhle R89 with Polsilver/Myrsol Agua de Limon/Burts Bees balsam

Robert.
Wonderful razor!
Angel

Gillette w/Persona Blade-Col Conk Almond/GFT Rose/Glycerin

Lazy day shave as lots going on during the off day. Military conference call later, Dentist appt, and lol Working on razors and scales!!! Who knew???
The old school Gillette and the Uber gave a DFS bordering on BBS sticky soft! Love the uber and the DE never leave me feeling like I cheated on my shave!
Great shaves all.

GB Kent T4
Mitchell's Wool Fat
Filarmonica 13 DT, white scales
Roger et Gallet L'Homme
Creed Green Irish Tweed (sample)

Dovo "Black Star" 5/8, Vie LOng 16413, Cyril R. Salter "French Vetiver" SC, Thayer's Witch Hazel, Vetiver de Guerlain EdT

Prep: Hot shower -- followed by Prep pre-post-shave cream
SS/SC: D. R. Harris “Arlington + D. R. Harris “Arlington”
Brush: Vulfix “Grosnevor” Boar/Badger
Strop: VB Red Latigo 50 fabric; 60 leather
Razor: 5/8” Boker - Tree Brand “Red Injun”
Astringent: Thayers “Lemon” Witch Hazel
ASB: Nivea for Men High Performance “Extreme Comfort”
EDC: D. R. Harris “Arlington”
Result: A Boker-iffic shave!

Rudy Vey | Nancy Boy Signature | Scheon Burg | Alum | Cade Balm | Annick Goutal Sables

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Glenn,
I really love those red M3 scales. They are very classy. The blade is stunning (art & science at work)

Thanks Maestro : I couldn't be happier with how she turned out!

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

If He doesn't like that Henkels, I think I know where it would find a home. (excuse me while I wipe this drool off...lol)

Thank you very much, I think she's a head turner myself...hard to let her go.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Glenn,
You did absolutely great. I am certain that the new owner will be more than just pleased.

Thanks Robert, you are correct, she was received with all smiles this morning

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

glenn, I'm thinking of trying straight razors but I'm not sure. Could you convince me? PLEASE!!!!
Paul

You've been doing some stellar restorations Paul, keep them up! Love the "Hardware" in today's SOTD
Glenn