February Favorites & Fat Boys
Mystic Water Raspberry & Lemon
Semogue 1305 Excelsior boar
Suribachi Bowl, cool water
E-4 '59 Gillette #195 on 9
Gillette 7 O'clock Green blade
Osage Rub & Florida Water AS
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I really wanted to shave yesterday. Just didn't plan my time right. Visited with my parents to get a look at their new (used) car - a 2004 Chevy Cavalier. It was sluggish starting so I checked the battery. Side post connections were slightly corroded & the date said 4-1/4 years old. Quick ride to Advance Auto confirmed no cold cranking amps. The guy behind the counter quoted a price. I pulled out my phone to see what WalMart wanted for the very same battery. When I told him I was going to save a few bucks for a 1/4 mile ride his price dropped. We did the deal. The little 4 cylinder spins right up now. Got me back in town in time to gather up the twins, then start supper. Had a turkey carcass in the freezer that wanted to become gumbo. After eating all the easy meat, I freeze the bones, skin, jibbles, and juice. That got stock potted for long enough to break up and get sorted out. Meat & juice in the pot, gristle to the dog. Added chicken breast meat, leg & thigh quarters, smoked sausage, and one note veggie - couple large onions chopped and reduced in a black iron skillet. Spices and home made roux, a pot of rice, my kitchen was a mess, and I just didn't have the energy to shave. So today's roster was catching up with the kitchen (done!) and enjoy a shave. Lather was a little thick on first pass, but fine for the next 2-1/2. The Permasharp blades that John
@John Ruschmeyer sent my way feel great in the Fat Boy. I'm impressed with the IBSS to NBBS results. Applied Florida Water and right away knew something was missing - it now needs The Rub to make it right. When I get refills on them I'm going to decant a half & half mix.
Good Shaves Y'all!
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