I do like the looks of the Grande handle better then the Piccolo

Nice setup, Jason!

She sure can!

Thanks Clint, my wife and I are looking into remodeling the kitchen.

No shave today, but its still Friday!

TGIF!!!


Look at those little chompers!

Thanks, guys.
As I predicted, a total hip replacement is in order, but I'll have to defer at least until the summer when the kids are out of school. In the short term, I'll go for a steroid injection on the 27th. Maybe that will give me some relief for now.

Thank you. I have a couple hundred straights, but tend to rotate through my favorites dozen or so. Most of my straights are in need of honing and I’m too busy right now. I hope to add more to the rotation this winter.

Looking good! Are you guys feeling better?

Thank you, Brian! A little better every day.

I said a prayer for you this morning, Chris. I hope you can find some relief.

Thanks Gents!

Who needs a shave gear picture?

There's our little 30DC man! Looks like he is feeling much better! Before you know it, those chompers will soon be tackling Big Macs!

Thank you, Gents!

October 13 - Friday the 13th shave

Gillette Super Speed Red Tip (A3)
Feather (3)
Kent BK4 Silvertip
C.O. Bigelow shave cream
Thayers Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Trumper's Sandalwood Skin Food

Two passes. Poetry in motion, with Kung Fu applied as needed. Near-BBS.

Happy Friday, gents!

He looks like he is feeling better. Happy Friday.

Thank you, Clint!

Good luck Chris. I will keep you in my thoughts.

13 OCtober
Friday, 13 Oct 2017


Pre-Shave: Hot Shower
Brush: 28mm Faux Finest Badger, Frank Shaving (FS)
Soap: Edwin Jagger SS
Razor: Valet VC2, Autostrop
Blade: Feather FAS-10 Carbon Steel(CS), Feather Seikan (2)
Strop: Amish made
Post-Shave: Cold Water rinse, OSMA Alum block and Brisk Spice, Avon
Photo:



I had umbilical hernia surgery a month ago today. Yesterday I felt as though I had been sucker punched in gut so I spent most of the day in bed. I think I must have done to much the other day. When I went to get up this morning I had some more pain, so I am home again today taking it easy. After a shower it's surprising how much better a shave can make you feel.

I used the oldest soap I have, Edwin Jagger, I think it may have been their aloe vera scent. I chose the FS faux finest to try and use the soap up. Strop the blade 10 times on the razor before the shave. I did a three pass shave that was smooth as well as close. I don't want to say BBS but the shave was so close to BBS. Finished the shave with some Brisk Spice AS. I now am BBS and feeling better than before.

Final thoughts on the shave:

• A good shave can and will make you feel better.
  
• Stropping the blade does make an impact on the blade which leads to a better shave.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Do take it easy and make sure you are fully healed.

Hope you continue improving, Ken!