A Wet Saturday Afternoon
Excellent shave. Excellent. Not perfect, but considering the trouble I had in the past with the edge of the De Pews, this was a truly great shave. Just eight laps on the Shapton just before the shave. I do three on one side with a ‘rocking’ stroke to one on the other. My logic, is that as the ‘rocking’ stroke is required due to the slightly warped blade; that each part of the edge doesn’t get the same contact on the hone; therefore it needs to be repeated on one side somewhat to compensate for this. Do you guys get what I mean? Do you think that’s logical? Do you do the same with a blade with a slight warp?
Anyway, I think ATG just on the upper part of my neck; towards the goatee is my test of a sharp blade and the De Pews performed just fine. I reckon I can still get a little more out of it on the Shapton, too.
The Mme Scodioli ‘Boheme’ soap smells superb. I must say I can’t QUITE get a cream-like lather; and I don’t seem to be able to emulate that first shave with this soap. The Mme Scodioli aftershave is a drug; I’m sure it is.
Music for the shave was Eddie Vedder’s Ukelele Songs, and now I’m listening to the audio book ‘Leaf, by Niggle’ by J R R Tolkien. A child’s story I know, but I like kids’ stories; I like the innocence, it’s relaxing and comforting.
I decided to use a dip pen I have, as something to do today. The J Herbin Café des Îles ink worked very well with it. This is a fine ink; but in a fountain pen just a little 'wet'. As you can see, I have no idea about calligraphy, but I may start to take it more seriously. I always use a fountain pen, so do have some idea of the inks I like. This particular dip pen; bought from an antique shop, is surprisingly easy to use. Initially I found it didn’t hold the ink well, but now I find I get quite a few words from one dip.
My grandson Bailey is staying tonight, and I’m going to set up the 8mm silent movie projector and play some old Black and White silent movies. I think maybe Popeye, Woody Woodpecker, The Mummy and Cops with Buster Keaton.
Thanks for the photos and conversation this week, guys. Be good, be healthy, be happy.
(sorry to be so indulgent with the long post)
Carl
Razor: De Pews | Soap: Mme Scodioli ‘Boheme’ | After Shave: Mme Scodioli ‘Step Right Up’
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