thank you Blair,good afternoon..

awesome shave and pic Joseph,good afternoon..my cella hit the bin after 3 years,didn't trust it.it was in one of the old containers so didn't know it's true age..

Fantastic picture and shave, Joseph!

Great everything Joseph! 3P Almond...sounds great! Big fan of Cella Almond, but I have the small tub, not the 'block' (which many say has the more common issue).

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And....my experiment with Baume.Be will have to wait .....wifey confiscated the package from The Gentlemen's Groom Room when she signed for it. She's holding it for a Father's Day present. But....that's ok, we've been married 24 years now, and plan for many more.

Besides, another shaving item showed up. A very nice wooden tool box, that is going to be the storage facility for the razor collection, possibly even SE & DE blades (to keep 'em close by). A Harbor Freight item. Below is a stock image, which isn't bad, but it's nicer in person. Wifey likes enough for display in the main bathroom (and not buried in the closet or elsewhere). Very well put together, green felt everywhere. Of course an exotic wood would have been sweet, but then easily 10x'd, if not more, the price.

Top area holds the bigger straights/kamis with ease. The next drawers have dividers for 5/8 & 6/8 straights almost perfectly, then the other drawers have plenty of open space for DEs and SEs.



I'll get some images with gear posted next week. Already in near total chaos of getting ready for 3 days of race activities. 2 events, 2 tracks, 400+ participants....

awesome Blair.i have something similar.love it..

Thank you, Jim!

Thank you, Blair! I’ve really enjoyed it.

Looks like a terrific shave, Joseph! I haven’t tried the 3P yet, but have seen it in some online shops. Thanks for the review. Keeps my interest level at: “hmmm.”

Very cool storage, Blair! I hope the events aren't too stressful for you.

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That tool box looks terrific! I’ve got a Harbor Freight up the road from me. I’ll have to go see if I can check it out in person.

Beautiful photo and awesome report, Jason! That Schick joins just a handful of others that I would categorize as 'gorgeous.'

Beautiful photo, Gary--it's amazing how nicely that Karve handle matches up with the Gillette head

Beautiful set up and photo, and wonderful report, Joseph! I didn't know Cella could turn. My response to Cella was kind of a unique experience for me. Initially I loved it, but a year later I couldn't stand the sight of it. Strange, considering I tend to enjoy soaps more and more as I use them. I wonder if I got a hold of an old jar and it just slowly started to turn south on me without my knowing.

Purdy! Love the vintage lighting, and that BRM!

Zenith boar knots, awesome soft w/quick break in, but the over bleaching leads to the breakage I think.

That's an awesome idea, Blair!

”June 11--Just the Basics June
Shavette Shave #91

Gear

• Razor: Utopia Care shavette
• Blade: Voskhod (2)
• Brush: JOmega Boar
• Soap: Stirling Iced Pineapple
• Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
• AS: Aqua Velva (1 Frost Drop added)
• Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

The Shave
Another day face lathering for a three pass (WTG, XTG, ATG) shave. Started pretty dry this time and incrementally worked the water in. It was way less messy, but does take considerably longer to complete. I am undecided as to which is the greater evil.

I got to use the new brush crafted and generously PIF’d by Jason @jtspartan--a wonderful Omega boar knot set in a beautiful white/blue resin handle. For a lack of a better name, I've taken to calling it the JOmega Boar. Because I wanted to use it immediately when it came, but had already shaved, I just ran some tests instead. 1st tried my bomb-proof method: palm lathering, which worked like a champ. Bowl lathering worked every bit as well, and today’s face lather was also exceptional. I love how easy it is to apply lather with this brush; no constant spinning or repositioning like other brushes I've used. Just paint it on and it stays.

No drama or issues with any of my passes, though the shave was not quite as close as yesterday. I’d say I’m a solid DFS today. I don’t mind walking away with an irritation-free DFS (ever), but if I’m going through 3 passes it would make me feel like a more talented shaver if I was just a little bit smoother. Don’t know if I want to try a 3rd shave with the same Voskhod or not. Two shaves with a single edge is the equivalent of getting 4 shaves out of a DE. 3 shaves (or 6 for DE) seems like it’s pushing things a bit.

Have a lovely Thursday

91 down, 9 to go!

friday sneak peek..

Man, what the finish on the razor and case is doing with the light and colors is awesome!

Is that B&M Reserve Cool or is it Waves?