Thread: Bristle face

I was suppose to meet today with a new straight razor shaver today in Butte, MT., but that meet up did not happen. You can read about that in another thread. As a consequence I was left with 3 full days of growth and I felt almost apostate. As a remedy, not having best conditions tonight, I had to, got to, shave in a public restroom.

Here's a look at my blighted state.



My tools to salvage and restore my visage as follows:
Razor: J.A. Henckels Friodur 7/8 Spanish point with cocobolo scales (hat tip to Glenn, gssixgun).
Brush: Excelsior boar bristles
Cream: C.O. Bigelow, made by Poraso, green
Finish: Osma Bloc d' Alum
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Ice Blue



End result: nothing short of miraculous. I feel reborn. It's a new me. Look how much more handsome I am. Seriously, no nicks or blood. That's good enough. Did you notice I shaved my head too? Smooth, baby.



I must say I don't like public restrooms. There is always that guy who has to barge in between you and the wall to get to the paper towel dispenser. Like the one on the other wall wouldn't do. Glad he didn't hit my elbow. You know?

But the up side are the brave souls who dare speak to you. One guy was telling me about his father and grandfather who shaved with a SR. He was from Serbia. Reminded me of that video of European guy making SR shaving look effortless. (Some body post that).

Ahhh, I feel restored.

This one?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_Q4IRoaJH34

Yep, that's the one. Thanks Steel. That's a great video.

You did what you had to do. And incidentally, you look like Marlon Brando.