Thread: Sun March 18th - Sat March 24rd

Carlmaloschneider - Bailey, indeed your entire family, will be in our thoughts over the next several weeks while he fights off these infections. I think we've all found this site to be a wonderful source of support and a tremendously uplifting experience. What you and Grant have been through this past year is incredibly difficult to fathom. The strength and positive outlook you have each projected stirs me to the very core. We are all here for you, if ever you need us. Best of luck to your ridiculously cute grandson!

For me, no shave today...

Good morning friends!

PREP: Proraso Preshave Cream
BRUSH: New Forest Tubby2
SOAP/CREAM: Fitjar Soap Norwegian Fern Shaving Cream
SCUTTLE / BOWL: Fitjar Lathering Up Shaving Bowl
RAZOR: 7/8" Max Sprecher custom, 1/4 Hollow Ground, French Point,
w/ Cobaltium M3 Mokume Gane scales + G10 Hunter Orange tapered wedge.
STROP: Kanayama Cordovan #60000
SHAVE: 2 passes, WTG/XTG
AS: Fitjar Folgefonn Mint After Shave Balm
RESULT: Very fresh, BBS shave



…and morning Kung Fu tea ceremony: wake-up puerh tea



Have a nice day,
Béla

Carl,

Hope Bailey puts this behind him, my heart goes out to you and your family. I can only imagine the strength it takes to get through some of the tough moments and wish you all the best.

Strop: MickR's Roo Hide
Soap: MWF
Brush: Comoy Badger
Razor: Joseph Rodgers 6/8
Toner: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Balm: Nivea Replenishing
A/S: Old Spice

Originally Posted by sharp

Grant, not a single night goes by that myself and my family don't pray for your family and little Jack (if I were to forget, my sweet little Lily Kate is sure to remind me to pray for him and Carl's grandson Bailey). Thank you so much for sharing and keeping us updated, you and your family are amazing!

Thank you for your constant support and prayers Glenn, and thank that sweet Lily for us.

Originally Posted by sharp

To all my friends on the SOTD, I just have so much going on at the moment that I'm struggling to feel motivated each and every day. My wife has struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts for the last 3 years, my work situation has become dicey at best as of late, and I know that one day (hopefully not to long from now) that all will become clear. I just can't find my motivation these days, I still love my straight razors and each of your posts makes me feel better. It's a strange thing, I love the SOTD, but as of late, I find myself depriving myself of it because I don't feel I deserve it (to feel good). Recently a large Chain pharmacy misread my wife's prescription that left her numb and unable to stand for 3 days (they gave her Tramodal instead of Trazadone). It's been a lot to deal with and I can honestly say that I miss the SOTD. I hope to regain balance and motivation again, but until then. Thanks for being there!
Glenn

I have been hoping you would drop by SOTD soon and let us know how you were going. I was hoping that you had just been busy with work.
Mate, I'm sorry to hear what a rough time you've been having. Thats some very heavy stuff you've been dealt. I know what its like to feel down, and feel like I know where your coming from.
You and the family will be in our thoughts too, I'm sure things will start to smooth out soon.
PM me any time if you need to unload anything.
Stay cool Brother.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Today I learnt that Bailey (my grandson) has a bone infection and a staph infection and needs to be on a drip for six weeks, and then another operation. I thought we’d passed this ridiculous phase and now here we are again on that insane roundabout with hospital visits and stuff.

Man, that sucks BIG TIME. Poor little guy.
I'm my experience, they deal with it better than we do though.
Hope you all get through it OK, and thanks for posting the pic of the big fella. My wife loved it.

Grant

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Grant,

It is incredibly inspiring to hear how well Jacky is doing. I know that I can never truly imagine what it is you've been through the past year, but I keep you in my thoughts, and look forward to watching your son grow up through these pages! Congratulations to you and your very blessed family!

+1 Congrats Grant. and Bill has a great way with words.

Tuesday

Prep: Hot Shower/ Proraso pre-post creme
Brush: Thater 4125-2
Scuttle:G5
Soap: Proraso/ CADE/ Glycerin Uber
Razor: Palmer #41, 11/16 square point
Post: Proraso AS/ Nivea Lotion
Result: Took this one back to the 12k and was rewarded with a silky smooth edge! Another great shve to start a Tuesday with! The menthol in the Proraso on these hot spring days is refreshing.

Have a Great Tuesday Gents!

Originally Posted by sharp

To all my friends on the SOTD, I just have so much going on at the moment that I'm struggling to feel motivated each and every day. My wife has struggled with depression and suicidal thoughts for the last 3 years, my work situation has become dicey at best as of late, and I know that one day (hopefully not to long from now) that all will become clear. I just can't find my motivation these days, I still love my straight razors and each of your posts makes me feel better. It's a strange thing, I love the SOTD, but as of late, I find myself depriving myself of it because I don't feel I deserve it (to feel good). Recently a large Chain pharmacy misread my wife's prescription that left her numb and unable to stand for 3 days (they gave her Tramodal instead of Trazadone). It's been a lot to deal with and I can honestly say that I miss the SOTD. I hope to regain balance and motivation again, but until then. Thanks for being there!
Glenn

Oh im so sorry. You need to be strong and keep yourself in good spirts. Take care of yourself so you can take care of you wife. My ex fought boughts of that. Very tiring. Keep strong.

Prep: 3 mile run, lukewarm shower, Barbasol
Razor: Imperial Extra Hollow Ground
Brush: VDH Boar
Soap: TSD Iced Sub-Zero
AS: Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Finish: Crusellas Kolonia 1800 Sandalwood
Just a quick one pass shave this morning but the edge on the razor was good and the results were DFS.

Tuesday 20

Cella
Omega 80265
GEM Micromatic
Alum and Aloe Vera Gel
Nivea Peau Sensible

Have a good day, friends!

Angel.