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SOTD SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
Arrived back home yesterday on a 4 1/2 flight from San Diego on the 20th anniversary of 911. Brought the bride and stepson out to see La Jolla, CA, where I grew up seven decades ago. Unfortunately, immunocompromised me promptly caught a breakthrough Delta Variant Covid infection on my second day there, which after my three Moderna inoculations felt like nothing more than a bad cold.
After masking up, I was able to share Balboa Park, the smelly La Jolla Seal Beach, and other old San Diego area hotspots, along with being graciously allowed by the new owners to tour the house I grew up in. It was really nice to shave with a straight razor again. In my rush to leave, I’d forgotten to pack my Tedalus, but did bring the Rex Ambassador which kept me clean and smooth during the six mornings of the trip.
While there, we had dinner with my old childhood tomboy best buddy and her husband. We reminisced about old times and how she was the first girl allowed on our Babe Ruth Little League team. The fact that her grandfather was a Rear Admiral definitely helped grease the wheels on her acceptance onto the team. She also had an incredible arm, and could throw farther and harder than any of us. She played shortstop and was an awesome infielder.
For this morning’s mug shave I selected my Dubl Duck Goldedge 11/16. The three pass shave was an absolute delight after missing six days of my regular morning straight razor shaves. Having the Traveling Wilbury’s “Handle with Care” playing in the background certainly contributed. The Karve OC F plate delivered its usual two pass ATG noggin accompaniment, and all was right with the world. I feel cool, fragrant, clean and velveteen.
RAZOR: Dubl Duck Goldedge 11/16 (Mug), Karve F_OC (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute with 26mm Manchurian White Badger Ferrule
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Canoe EdT and Cremo Cooling Post Shave Balm.
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