Thread: Sun May 20th - Sat 26th

Originally Posted by baldy

Nice pic mate, and an interesting read as always.
Grant

Thanks mate... :-)

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I think I've missed something here :-) Did you fly somewhere and couldn't take your razors? Could you not take a DE? Why are you doing this to yourself? We've all had a really good chat about you and we would like you to know that we're concerned and are here for you; this is a safe place...

I am sorry for the lack of information. I drove my daughter to Florida from NJ. Do you know how much "stuff" girls have? I could not fit another peanut in the car......I had to ship MOST of her clothes and one giant box of SHOES!!! What really makes me laugh......I paid for all those shoes. Have to love the daughters.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

Carl, I think we need to step up the intervention. Jeff drove - He could have taken a straight/DE and some real shaving cream. He CHOSE to do this to himself!!!

I guess I could have taken a DE. But I return home via airline today and did not want to have to bother with security and just in general wanted to keep things simple.

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

I'm Confused here. Jeff why are you trying to use crap gear? And Bill and Carl say you drove there? WTF?? Just because you are moving female daughter's and they have WAY to much crap I'm sure you could have found room for a small strop, razor and gear.. Dude did you not bring your side arm also??? Should I be concerned for your welfare and make a call for a 72 hour Mental health hold????
I'm gone for one Army week end and the world goes to hell.

Paul

Girls....amazing how much stuff they have. I did the drive in one day,1300 miles, through Baltimore and DC around 8ish. Hit mega traffic, horrific storms, missed a tornado by an hour and drove past many accidents. My daughter and I were laughing the drive was full of "events." All we missed was a blizzard. She is fun to drive with.

Originally Posted by LegalBeagle

If only there was a medic in the house!

Not one little nic with the multi. Amazing how fast one can shave with goo and a multi.

***While I was away, Bob Allman sent me a little something to shave with. It has arrived and waits patiently for me. It will make its debut in the SOTD this evening.

Jeff,
Hope you were not insulted because of the jab I gave you brother. It was meant in fun.
Regards,
Joe

Originally Posted by WishinItWas

My very first straight razor shave!!! .. (I have a beard)

Welcome to the SOTD! I'll bet you $1 that beard will have to go pretty soon,

as your confidence grow and you find yourself in need of larger areas to

shave Well done on your first, here's to many more

New Stick Lea // Merkur Progress // Chubby 2 Best // Thayers // Locion La Toja Manantiales

Originally Posted by JoeSomebody

Jeff,
Hope you were not insulted because of the jab I gave you brother. It was meant in fun.
Regards,
Joe

No way, all in good spirits!!!! Enjoy the day.

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Welcome to the SOTD! I'll bet you $1 that beard will have to go pretty soon,

as your confidence grow and you find yourself in need of larger areas to

shave Well done on your first, here's to many more

I have a feeling your correct. I have had a beard of varying lengths for about 8years, I'm nervous of what I look like without one now.haha As I get the hang of this I will probably be more willing to get rid of it as the process will be more entertaining.

Pre-Shave: Hot shower

Brush: SRP Thäther

Razor: Sanssouci 7/8

Strop: 40/60 Neil Miller Linen/Kanayama Cordovan

Soap: La Toja Stick

After shave: Mennen Skin Bracer

Results: A wonderful, close to perfect shave!!

Tues
Brush: Vie-Long Horse
Soap/Creme: Razorock XXX
Razor: Gem Damaskeene
Blade: Gem
Pre: 3P
Post: Lilac Vegetal
Hair Groom: Jeris
Result: CCS

Prep: Hot shower – followed by Robeson Bay Rum beard prep method
SS: Straight Razor Designs “Opus X”
Brush: Vie-Long 12326 "Boar Bristle"
Razor: Gillette 1960s Super Speed w/ Lord "Platinum Class" blade
Toner:Thayer’s “Original” Witch Hazel w/ Aloe Vera
ASB: Barclay Crocker - Vitamin E “Bay Rum” Scent
AS: Dominica “Bay Rum”
Result: Quick, close, comfortable, and smooth shave…