Yesterday was a no shave day, but I picked up a Bigelow-Parkin folding travel razor (no case) for $5 at a local antique shop. It needs some spit and polish, but it should clean up to look as nice as this example. I'll give it a test run when I get home. I left a NOS Auto Strop Valet (still in the box with all the accessories) behind as I didn't want to jump in yet another shaving rabbit hole. It looked brand new. Could probably get it for $15. No second thoughts about passing on it, but I know where it is... I also grabbed some tallow Kent (MWF) soaps. Kent Brushes is offering free international shipping this weekend, and I couldn't resist. @Paul Turner, here's your chance to stock up on Kent products. It will be 80 F here today, a nice break from the typical late summer weather at home. We were invited to a Transplant Picnic at the local park. Should be fun. I hope you all are having a great weekend.
Might just do that-get a handle-brush and use the current one for what it's supposed to be-a travel brush. Oh, you say week-END. Ahhh, I'll see how things go. And now I read that you have to make a 30 pound or more purchase for the free shipping. I'll wait to hear from the K boys about discounts.
July 30, 2023 Blackland Vector Feather Pro Simpson CH2 Synthetic SV Felce Aromatica Shave Soap & Aftershave Happy Sunday morning everyone. We are having a very nice lazy start to the day. Honestly, I need just such a day. Loaded with a fresh Feather Pro, the Vector continues to impress. The SV soap continues to go down a slow put regular pace. If you've never tried a SV, I would suggest you do so. Have a great day Gents.
Sunday, July 30 Klar Kabinett~~Vie-Long Beehive~~Feather AC/Schick Proline~~Royall Lyme Day Twelve My favorite beehive, the Vie-Long. It has a three-band silver tip knot, which is a soft as it gets---without being chemically treated. The bleached badgers hairs, while admittedly beautiful, make the knot "feel" artificial. The Klar is being used up steadily, as is the Royall Lyme. (Hope I don't get Lyme disease)
I think I did, but ....well, I have to go back to their e-mails to see if they told me that. But thanks for encouraging me .
July 31, 2023 Blackland Vector Kai Captain Protouch MG Semogue Mistura Taj SV Felce Aromatica Shave Soap & Aftershave Weekends are too short. I feel that they should be at least 3 days long. My journey with the SV FA soap continues. Another fantastic shave to start the day. July 2023 Recap Another month in the books. I did manage to finish the MdC Fougere early in the month and moved to the SV Felce Aromatica. The Aromatica had approximately 100 grams remaining at the beginning. After this morning's shave, there is roughly 60 grams remaining. At the current pace, I think I will finish this soap in August. As always the friendship and courtesy of this thread were the highlight of the month. Take care everyone.
Joseph, I am sitting here in the office completely unmotivated. I feel like I could use a nap and its not even 10am
Wow! You were at work before Greyson and I went for our morning walk. I think I will work in the office until lunch and then work remotely from home this afternoon.
I've been working this early job for about 16 months. Monday mornings are the worst. Alarm goes off at 4:30.
I found a new soap co. to try, maybe next year.345 Soap Co. Based in northern Colorado. I didn't care for the goofy video guy, there must be more vidoes though. Family owned, Similar to Hub City(Texas)in that persuasion. Anyone tried this?
Maybe a client will call with an "immediate opportunity," and you will spring into action! Happy Monday, Clint! Great month-end 3017 summary with some world-class gear!
@clint64 , thank you for giving my post a "like". I wonder if these guys will soon compete with that soap your wife gave you but you didn't like...Rocky Mtn. Soaps(or whatever it is). Right away 345 looks better due to more variety than Rocky Mtn.
