Thank you, Andrew!

Dec 3
Good evening, men!
Traditional Straight Shave #133
30 Same Straight/ Same Setup Challenge #23
Wostenholm 5/8 Full Hollow Sq Pt
Stirling Boar Brush
Stirling Sandalwood SS and AS
Nivea ASB not pictured
I usually do not shave a 24 hr stubble, but I need to look my best this evening because I am attending a friend's wake. He was sick with lung cancer so it wasn't unexpected. Anyway let me get back to the shave. Made a sloppy, wet lather with the Stirling brush. It still sheds, but what can you do. Did 2 passes and got a very nice IBSS++ without any self-inflicted wounds or irritation. Slapped on a generous amount of the Sandalwood aftershave with the Nivea ASB to finish the shave. 23 shaves completed, 7 more to go and I will be finished with this challenge. Have a nice evening, guys!

So sorry for the loss of your friend, Joe.

My sympathy to those affected by you friends passing.

Thank you, Jim! It is sad, but I know he is in glory walking the streets of gold. He had a kidney transplant 15 yrs ago and said if I gain another 15, then I will be happy. He was an elder in the Lutheran church and he was ready to go. He left a wife of under 10 yrs and other family members and many friends. He truly was a man of faith and a very nice guy.

Nice shave, Joe. Sorry to hear of your friend's passing.

Great shave Joe and I am sorry about the loss of your friend. Take care!

Thank you Jim.

Thank you Terry.

Thank you Jeff. Its one of a few I turned last winter. Shame about the AV though.

Once broken in, a boar is an excellent brush.

Haha! Thank you Danny .

Thank you Andrew.

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=I went too crazy on GivingTueday today. That settles it....most of my shave purchases from now until Bill Neumann time will be on Amazon-I can "put it on my card". Two exceptions would be the 2020 Stoylin Tony champ and runner-up. I'll deal directly with Doc Ezlovan for those.

Nice shave Joe. Sorry to hear about your friend.

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Joe, I'm sorry for your friend's family..and you of course, as his friend.

Great picture, Joe! Sorry for your loss.

DECember

I Coloniali~~Simpson~~Gillette~~Polsilver~~Burt's Bees
Just got home and this shave was from this morning.
Good shave, with good results.​

Yesterday Morning Time Machine?

Considering I went in nearly unprepared and mostly knowledgeable, amazed that I didn't flay any strips of the corners, choosing the Futur clone might have been one of my better decisions. I knew the electric hair clippers didn't get as close as a shave, but thought the XXL blade gap might help move shorn stubble out of the way. Use my example of fool hardy ignorance as a blinding light to get a tan on your manliness. I hear Josh Brolin scored a sunburn on his taint so be careful.

Decadent December!

Wholly Kaw Man from Mayfair SS
Maseto Shaving badger brush
Suribachi bowl & cool water
Yaqi DOC & Maggard #18 handle
Suneko SS blade (2nd use)
Wholly Kaw Man from Mayfair SS
Nivea Cooling post shave balm
Through trades I've acquired some interesting gear. Thanks to Joseph @Primotenore for the soap & AS, Andrew @Linuxguile for the brush, Jack @Sparrow for the bowl, Jeff @jgreenepa for the blades, John @John Ruschmeyer for the razor, and from The Box the soothing post shave balm. Neal @NCoxSTL judged me courageous for my choice of DE last shave. Though this events blade holder looks fearsome it's shaves quite calmly. When one of the grand daughters was applying AS & balm she noted only four spots of blood on my head. The WK soap gives a slick lather though I had to coax it out of the fat badger knot. Face shaved with the same gear and enjoyed the barbershop scent twice. My face is smooth, and I'm figuring out how to handle a razor around my head. Still places where I haven't maintained a correct angle but I'm enjoying the learning process.
Good Shaves Y'all!

Great picture, Joseph!

Terrific picture, Rick!

Glad you enjoyed your head shave. What do you think of the blades?

Thanks everyone!!
Made it through the day.
Tomorrow is one of those long days, but the doc gave me some meds that just might kick it!
Sinus infections aren't any fun.
Oh well.....

Everyone have a wonderful evening!


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Very nice Joe.