Thanks.

Yeah, and I don't think this is a soap that gets used up very easily. I've had it for a couple of years, and it looks almost untouched.

It looks like you need more soap, and maybe a little more water. It's hard to load out of a small container. If that was mine, I would find a 3-4 inch bowl with at least 2 inch wide sides, and smash the puck into the bottom. That will give you the room to really work the brush and mash the bristles into the soap to load them up. I normally wipe all the soap off the brush once or twice on the side of my lather bowl and reload. You will waste some soap, but get a better feeling for it.

Before I commit to anything, what is an LE brush?

For the record, Charles Bronson rocked Mandom. This dude wearing Hai Karate's no slouch, either.

Limited Edition. Usually produced by brush makers as a commemoration of a group or event.

I was just kidding around, committing you to build a couple of dozen matching Limited Edition, numbered brushes for us.

Sorry about that, Paul. I've done the same thing.

Now I get it...I'm usually not that slow on the uptake.

Razor: Timeless .95 OC w/ Hempel Titanium Handle
Blade: Personna 74 Tungsten Steel (6)
Brush: El Druida Mopane 2 Band
Soap: Route 66 Frozen Margarita
Aftershave: Route 66 Frozen Margarita
Fendrihan Shave Towel

Another 4 pass close comfortable very near BBS shave today. I find the Timeless .95 OC reminds me of a motorcycle. As soon as you think you have it mastered and you can make it dance, it will jump up and bite you. A few weepers tonight by user error. Which is a lot better than sliding down the road at 80 mph.

February Fat Boy Focus - Oh My!

Tabac & Omega Pro 10098 boar
'59 Gillette 195, Yellow 7 O'clock
Alum and Pinaud Clubman AS


Today I received the first of two packages from TSD member Jack @Sparrow. Direct from Osaka, Japan, a wonderful new authentic Suribachi bowl. It's quite a bit larger than my previous one.

Used my big boar brush & that manly scented Tabac soap for a fabulous lather. Slick cushioning for the Fat Boy to take care of my face. Three strokes; with, against, & across my grain left me smooth. Alum swiped quiet and Ed Pinaud's Clubman treated me right.
Oh my!
Good Shaves Y'all!

Really cool set up, Doug. I like when you lay out the towel.

Looks chilly! Nice setup and brush amigo!

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Paladin PK-47
Mystic Water Barbershop
Blackland Blackbird
Polsilver Super Iridium
Stirling Barbershop
Brooks Brothers 1818


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Thank you Jared. Had to put on snowshoes to get there today. Snowing now for awhile.

I love the winter photos. Glad I don't live in the snow but it is nice to look at the pics. Stay warm!

Thanks Doug!

Richard that Fatboy looks great. The fact that you find so many in the wild still amazes me.

Thanks for the kind words Clint.