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11-18-2011, 12:13 AM #281Nic by name not by nature
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Thursday
Kropp 6/8 - Vie Long 14832 (Horse & Badger mix) - Tabac - Alum - Aquatonic AS
This is the 1st use of the Vie Long so my choice of soap was as much tactical as anything else; the strong smell of the Tabac adequately masked the "wet dog" smell you get with a new brush.
My thoughts are on the whole very positive. The lather and face feel were good and I've yet to have a brush that hasn't improved with use albeit that can be down to learning how best to use it as much as breaking in.
The shave was excellent as well.Regards
Nic
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11-18-2011, 12:29 AM #282Scutarius
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Semogue Custom | The Fat | CV Heljestrand | Alum | Sabon Cream | Annick Goutal Sables
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11-18-2011, 12:35 AM #283I'm on The Straight Road
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Awesome scales on an awesome blade!
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11-18-2011, 01:51 AM #284Senior Member
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Prep: 4 mile run, lukewarm shower
Razor: Texas Shumate
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: Arko Shavestick
AS: Aloe Vera Gel
Finish: CK Eternity
Wow, what a great evening. Got home from a dreadful day at work, ate dinner and went to PT. Slowed it down a bit tonight but ran an extra mile. At the end of the run I felt like I could easily bang out another mile to make it five but decided not to. I came home and since there was a nice breeze blowing, I decided to sit on the back porch and cool off for a spell. So I fixed a Maker's Mark, loaded a pipe full of Hearth and Home Stogie and sat outside and enjoyed the cool breeze. A great Hollywood shave (3 passes), my first since I can't remember when but hey, I was having fun, the razor was in fine shape and the tunes were good so why not. Speaking of tunes, here they are
The Mavericks - What A Crying Shame - YouTubeThe older I get, the better I was
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11-18-2011, 01:59 AM
#285
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Prep: Hot shower with Real Shaving Exfoliating Scrub Brush: Frank Shaving 28mm Richmond Silvertip Razor: 6/8" Thier-Issard Le Canadien Black Horn Scuttle: Rober Becker #9 Black Strop: 30/60 laps on SRD Black Web/Latigo Lather: Trumper's Sandalwood Toner: Life Brand Witch Hazel Moisturizer: Trumper's Sandalwood Skin Food Cologne: Trumper's Wellington Post: Guinness Results: A smooth return to the straight. This razor was honed by Maxi and is nice and smooth. The Trumper's cream was nice, but hasn't wowed me enough to make "The List". As usual, full writeup in The Noob Chronicle. Happy shaving, SOTD brothers!
11-18-2011, 04:25 AM
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Well done!I got back from the hospital very late last night so I'm having a later than usual shave. Oh, and I'm a grandfather. Mother and 7.5 lb baby girl are doing fine
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11-18-2011, 04:31 AM
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Friday
Day off today, lovely late start to the day. I needed it after a very busy week and a particularly busy day. I found out I am traveling to Cairo for 4 days from Sunday, so had to stay late to get a few things finished up.
I should have internet access there and I will be taking a straight razor in my checked luggage, not sure how interesting my posts might be with the same kit every day, perhaps I will manage to find some nice backdrops for photographs (if I get any free time)
Todays shave
Prep: Gym, followed by a lovely long soak in the tub.
Strop: SRD Premium 1 Leather, 30,70
Brush: Kent Boar
Soap: Cella, Crema Sapone
Razor Dovo, "Flowing"
AS: Old Spice Lagoon.
I am always impressed by this Razor. I think we take Dovo's for granted as they are so easily available.
The Shave was excellent, just what I needed, sadly I have to face the housework that I have neglected for a couple of weeks, No wait, I won't be here to see this mess after tomorrow, it can wait till next week! Have a Great Day
11-18-2011, 05:12 AM
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Razor: Youth (Japan), 13/16, 1/4 grind
Strop: SRD horse
Soap: T&H Ultimate
Brush: Rooney
A/S balm: T&H Sandalwood
Don't know anything about this heavy razor (purchased through Classifieds - thanks mainaman) but it's one of my absolute closest shavers...
Have a great Friday!
11-18-2011, 05:34 AM
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+1, have my eye on a 'Flowing' too, after great experience with a 'Master's'....
11-18-2011, 05:43 AM
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This weekend we'll organize our trip to the West.
We watched an excellent report about this great location yesterday in the evening. Never seen before the Yellowstone N.P.
We'll do it...next year.
