Thread: Sun March 25th - Sat March 31st

Hot Shower with L;Occitane soap bath and shampoo
Ej Pre Shaving Cream
Schwarzweisskeramik XL Scuttle
Semogue OC Finest Badger
Muhle R41 loaded with feather
L'Occitane Cade Soap
Verdon Refreshing face wash
Cade aftershave Balm
Brut Orginal EDT

Wednesday

I’m getting a cold. Headache. Sore throat. Etcetera. Therefore Proraso was called for, if only for the fact that it reminds me of ‘Vicks’ vapour rub; a common chest cold remedy in these here parts. ‘Vicks’ is essentially some sort of petroleum jelly containing most, if not all, of Tasmania’s Eucalypt forests. I’m not ‘dissing’ Proraso nor even ‘Vicks’ specifically, I’m generally in the mood for dissing pretty much everything material and immaterial, past, present and future.

The shave itself was actually quite good.

It was after waking (of course) and wondering if I should call in ‘sick’ and before the real ‘sickness’ set in, and colleagues started making comments commonly heard during The Plague and also, I remember, during Huckleberry Finn’s ride on the river on a raft with Jim - remember when Huck is about to give Jim up, but changes his mind and lies that it’s his sick ‘pap’ on the raft? I love the way the book talks of Huck’s feeling about Jim, how he feels that Jim is wrong for wanting to be free and go back to his family, and how Huck, by facilitating this, is depriving the slave owner of his rightful property to the slave. It’s heavily laboured in sarcasm. I wonder how well, or even if, it was received when written? Reading it now (or listening to it as I do via an audio book) we laugh at the irony or sarcasm. Twain was a brave man.

Anyway, I got side tracked there. As I was saying, the shave was quite good, and the Überlather was so abundant it demanded a second session…

Razor: Klas Törnblom

Pre Shave: Proraso

Überlather: C O Bigalow/Proraso/Glycerine

After Shave: Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave/Clubman

(here endeth one of Carl's informative, yet completely irrelevant, SOTD posts...)

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Wednesday I remember, during Huckleberry Finn’s ride on the river on a raft with Jim - remember when Huck is about to give Jim up, but changes his mind and lies that it’s his sick ‘pap’ on the raft? I love the way the book talks of Huck’s feeling about Jim, how he feels that Jim is wrong for wanting to be free and go back to his family, and how Huck, by facilitating this, is depriving the slave owner of his rightful property to the slave. It’s heavily laboured in sarcasm. I wonder how well, or even if, it was received when written? Reading it now (or listening to it as I do via an audio book) we laugh at the irony or sarcasm. Twain was a brave man.

Anyway, I got side tracked there. As I was saying, the shave was quite good, and the Überlather was so abundant it demanded a second session…

This is precisely why I absolutely love this place! The pace is fast and the subject matter ecclectic. Less than 24 hours ago we were discussing partying, classic rock and roll and muscle cars now we're on to classic American Literature. I think it was William Faulkner who said that Mark Twain started American Literature. No doubt Twain was a stud, a totally talented writer and a master of satire, sarcasm and humor in general. Following the Equator is another fantastic work by Mark Twain.

Originally Posted by 1OldGI

This is precisely why I absolutely love this place! The pace is fast and the subject matter ecclectic. Less than 24 hours ago we were discussing partying, classic rock and roll and muscle cars now we're on to classic American Literature. I think it was William Faulkner who said that Mark Twain started American Literature. No doubt Twain was a stud, a totally talented writer and a master of satire, sarcasm and humor in general. Following the Equator is another fantastic work by Mark Twain.

I'm glad I struck a Chord! I think tomorrow I may listen to Gustave Flaubert, The Legend of St Julian the Hospitaller on the way to work. Not related to Twain in the least, but an incredible work nevertheless and I'm in the mood for it. Either that or Leaves of Grass; I'm sure you'd know Leaves of Grass...
As the days lengthen, and the weather cools, one seems naturally to turn to books...Though currently I'm pretty well hooked on 'Walden' by Thoreau, again, I'm sure you'd know him...Then again, Kafka is always a delight...as is Huxley. As you can see, I love literature...

I was noticing your Proraso being upside down Carl, i'm thinking maybe a little Freudian for the land down under perhaps?

Jamie.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

Wednesday

I’m getting a cold. Headache. Sore throat. Etcetera. Therefore Proraso was called for, if only for the fact that it reminds me of ‘Vicks’ vapour rub; a common chest cold remedy in these here parts. ‘Vicks’ is essentially some sort of petroleum jelly containing most, if not all, of Tasmania’s Eucalypt forests. I’m not ‘dissing’ Proraso nor even ‘Vicks’ specifically, I’m generally in the mood for dissing pretty much everything material and immaterial, past, present and future.

The shave itself was actually quite good.

It was after waking (of course) and wondering if I should call in ‘sick’ and before the real ‘sickness’ set in, and colleagues started making comments commonly heard during The Plague and also, I remember, during Huckleberry Finn’s ride on the river on a raft with Jim - remember when Huck is about to give Jim up, but changes his mind and lies that it’s his sick ‘pap’ on the raft? I love the way the book talks of Huck’s feeling about Jim, how he feels that Jim is wrong for wanting to be free and go back to his family, and how Huck, by facilitating this, is depriving the slave owner of his rightful property to the slave. It’s heavily laboured in sarcasm. I wonder how well, or even if, it was received when written? Reading it now (or listening to it as I do via an audio book) we laugh at the irony or sarcasm. Twain was a brave man.

Anyway, I got side tracked there. As I was saying, the shave was quite good, and the Überlather was so abundant it demanded a second session…

Razor: Klas Törnblom

Pre Shave: Proraso

Überlather: C O Bigalow/Proraso/Glycerine

After Shave: Proraso Liquid Cream After Shave/Clubman

(here endeth one of Carl's informative, yet completely irrelevant, SOTD posts...)

Mk32 | Semogue | DC 1913 | Arlington | Xerjoff Richwood

WOW! What more could be said about this cast of characters? I may have walked out of the den after 2+ passes with my closest shave ever!

Early Morning shave. Nice way to start the day.
Warm towel
Dirty Bird Scuttle
Acca Kappa 1869 Shave cream
Badger Brush
R.W. Damascus in Ivory
Razorock AS
Pinaud Island Lime
Vaseline for men

Originally Posted by sharp

Congrats on the 2K posts Grant. I must say that I've been waiting quite a while for you to start making blades. Your keen eye for detail and radical design will lend to some truly amazing creations.

Thanks mate. I've still got all the hollow grinding to do though. Thats what I'm worried about.
Great to see you drop in Glenn. hope you guys are all OK.
G.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I'm glad I struck a Chord! I think tomorrow I may listen to Gustave Flaubert, The Legend of St Julian the Hospitaller on the way to work. Not related to Twain in the least, but an incredible work nevertheless and I'm in the mood for it. Either that or Leaves of Grass; I'm sure you'd know Leaves of Grass...
As the days lengthen, and the weather cools, one seems naturally to turn to books...Though currently I'm pretty well hooked on 'Walden' by Thoreau, again, I'm sure you'd know him...Then again, Kafka is always a delight...as is Huxley. As you can see, I love literature...

Carl

Thanks for reminding me to read books that I like. I currently read books that I am required to read, which is not always fun. I have a novel waiting on my desk that needs reading. Big thanks to you and 1oldGI for the reminder.

PS. Carl, your posts are never irrelevant and I hope you feel better soon.

Wednesday TGOH! (Thank God we're Over the Hump!)

Prep: Hot Shower/ Proraso pre-post creme
Brush: 4125-2 Thater
Scuttle: G5
Soap: Mike Natural Soap, Lemongrass/ Eucalyptus
Razor: Brummel #18
Post: Proraso AS/ Nivea Lotion Unscented
Result: The Brummel was my first razor and it is still an ongoing love affair! I swear, if I had to I could shave with a splash of water, this razor never disappoints. Maybe it's just because I am so familiar with it, but it is that good! Three passes and BBS, the soap was a bit of a disappointment, but maybe it's me. Love the scent of the Lemons on a warm spring day though...

Carl, I have read Huckleberry Finn more than once, but never thought to read the others...now, I have a goal!