Fantastic shave and photo Jim. That brush and soap were made for each other.


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Thanks, Clint!

That sir, is a move of a Jedi Master.

Thank you, Joe!

Aaannd...a great shave this morning with Stoylin Spice(soap&A.S.). I reduced the brush-soak time to 15 seconds and squeezed out the excess water, but even the 15 seemed like too long. I recall a statement by Doc Ezlovan or someone else that Stoylin soaps are never "thirsty". I'll certainly keep THAT in mind for tomorrow's repeat. I did get a weeper and went over yesterday's cut a little too hard creating more redness, but neither ended up to be problematic in the end. (Excuse my repetitive redundance there). Perhaps a little too much aftershave, but it wasn't like the other day, therefore I won't douse it out. However I will be more careful tomorrow. I easily could have done a 3rd pass, and just might tomorrow. My progress in getting the brush better prepared for the shave may say "Go for a third now, BUDDEH!". Very Excellent.

Another one of those fellas who excels in masting Jedis, eh Mr. Cawtuh???

Awesome shave, Paul!

Thanks Joe, it really was . Good morning.

Don't forget about Disco Tex and the Shavettes.

Is that a mixture of Country&Western and Disco?(I didn't play it, just went right to my question).

Also not able to play the video. FWIW, in my case, it’s probably an issue between Apple’s iOS and Google’s systems. I have tried for that video on an iPhone & iPad. Both with & without firewall and VPN software disabled. I can get to your Google photo sharing link, see that you are wearing a red shirt, hit play, and never does anything after.

I have played previous videos of yours on the iPad and iPhone, just started the last week or so. I’ll try on a desktop, also Apple, and see what happens.

Extremely unfortunate on the job loss Chris! Thoughts and prayers that this is a brief time for you.

The Rapira blade was lovely and smooth. I wouldn't say it was as sharp as an Astra SP or a Gillette Yellow, but it's certainly sharp enough to get the job done!

Edit: The packaging and the fact that they don't overdo the wax dots gets Rapira a big thumbs up from me!

I might stick a Feather in my EFBT and have a play with that for my next shave...

I like to use my badgers with Lemony Orange

March Focus

Chiseled Face Groomatorium~~Simpson 2 "Chubby"~~Dovo 91
Intoxicating is the first word that comes to mind with this fragrance.
I purchased a bath soap (definite repurchase) and our bathroom now has an aura of Midnight Stag.
It's worth noting, that Dr. Mrs. Primo has not made any negative comments, and it must be said,
that this smell is not subtile and mos def© permeates the bathroom.
I broke down and ordered a tub/as/soap of the Ghost Town Barber in the new slick formula.
After comparing, I might have to stock up on Midnight Stag in the new formula.
Side note: My father, seen here in this picture with his father, would have loved this scent.

Haven't used the Sunday Shaver in a while and it showed.
This razor can bite you at any given moment, and while I did get "bitten" a couple of times,
there was never any flowing blood.
Good work on the jawline and cheeks with a BBS result.
Careful on the neck, chin and upper lip with mostly DFS+++ to BBS results.
The CFG aftershave has a goodly, but not over-whelming amount of menthol. Love it.
Medium "burn", nothing any "real man" can't handle.
Lastly, it turns out that a client of mine tested positive for COVID-19 and I find myself
in quarantine until a week from tomorrow. My daughter is in quarantine for the same reason as well.
It wouldn't surprise me if most of us here know someone in the same situation.
So far both my daughter and I are without symptoms.
Be careful out there. Practice good hand washing.​

Excellent photo and shave report Joseph. Sending good thoughts for both you, your daughter and your client. Be safe and take care.

Very cool picture of your father and grandfather, Joseph. Thanks for sharing.

You're making me want to add another soap to the collection. I see they offer samples. Hmm, maybe...

Wonderful shave, Maestro! I pray that this virus will not go near you and your household.

Sorry to hear that Gary! Be well and safe! Thoughts and prayers the work hiatus is as short as can be!

Quick follow up. The video playback on Apple desktop worked without a hitch. Silly iPhone/iPad (most likely the Apple Beta iOS software). I run the latest Apple iOS betas on portable devices, but desktops I lock at a version of Apple software that maintains compatibility between Canon cameras, various printers, various monitors, and a known color matching state.

Wonderful set up, Keith!

Amazing how beautiful the city manages to look--the people of Seoul do a fantastic job of blending nature into an urban setting. I've been to larger cities that are all concrete and steel--I find it oppressive. You are fortunate to live in such a lovely city