Try an AeroPress. It is all I use now. 1 cup at a time, always fresh, always exactly the same.

I’ve read praise about the AeroPress before. I’m tempted. You need to heat water in a kettle, correct?

Edit: Looked them up and found my answer. Thanks for the recommendation. It could happen sometime.

I'm not sure which hobby my wife likes more. As a dairy farmer's daughter she feels that men and guns come together. She sees guns as the interest I have in common with her father.

At her last family outing, she and her siblings all agreed they like the smell of cows. Cows smell like home. Well, I'm not getting that in a shave soap.

So we're sticking with guns.

Thanks Joe!

Percolator was in my wheelhouse at one time. The little sight glass busted, I just use that pot to heat water now.

Beware, it can make you one of them thar coffee snobs.

Thnks Joe! Feels like I said that just a few moments ago.

Thanks Joseph.

Thanks Bruce

Followed up my G7DC with the Stirling 'Aggressive' DE head that I actually planned for the focus.

I'm glad I went with the Gillette New SC, it was beneficial.

I used the SC handle...... because I bought a razor without one.......................... that is just plain dumb......... Who does that anyhow?

I've shaved with adjustables wide open and like it. Many times I've considered the Muhle R41 and even looked for the 'fearsome' 2011 model. I think I'm cured. This tool has a nice feel. I think next time I'm shopping, I'll get the thing it's very own handle, probably a bit longer.

I used the Astra on (5) from my G7DC. Usually I'd start a new tool with a new blade. I've heard many say that aggressive tools don't need the fresh sharp steel like mild stuff does. This seems to follow that logic. I'll try a 'one & done' blade next.

Normal pattern delivered the coveted CMHVVBBS Level 5© result easily first time out, so I won't do an extended focus.

Hmmm, Aggressive razor scores bigly first time out.

Riding the cap is a good fallback reflex here.



Stirling Duke is nice. Description; A masculine, spicy and subtly floral blend of ginger, cardamom, cedarwood, nutmeg, rose, amber, and tonka. Duke is a beautiful mixture of tradition and modern
Not one you will see me used under a mask though..

Now we're talking!

Thanks for the kind words, gentlemen!

It does. We stopped in for a brief visit once. It's definitely worth a stop.

Alfred and I are waiting patiently for the Bill Neumann soap purchase.

Good setup, pic and shave, Bill!

Nice shave Bill!

thank you Charlie....

awesome #7 Joe..glad you enjoyed it..

thank you Bruce..

awesome Evan..nice work..

awesome Charlie..