Thank you Gary.


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Thank you Joe.


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Thanks Joe!!

I'm a simple guy. The last (and only second) new car I purchased went like this. I did my homework - researched the model and all the options I wanted and then figured out what I wanted to pay. Yes, I had a spreadsheet. I called dealerships to make a deal over the phone. The last dealership I called was one that clearly made money on selling cars in volume. It was (and is) huge. I looked on-line and selected a young lady salesperson that I figured was only selling cars for a short time in her life. I was right. Sitting comfortably in my La-Z-Boy, I made her the offer over the phone. She had to go check (I figured she would), and she came back in a few minutes and accepted the deal. I followed up with a $1000 deposit on my credit card and told her I wanted to be in and out of the dealership in 1 hour when I picked up the car. No time for Tomfoolery. Pickup day went smoothly. We arrived with a copy of the sales agreement she emailed to me, and I wrote a check to the exact penny. I went to sign the papers and flatly said in deadpan that I didn't want anything that cost extra. Those unpleasant "extra" discussions about warranty, fabric protectors, and financing ended quickly. I was there a little more than an hour simply because the saleslady sat in the car with us to show us all the features.

The next time I buy a new car, I will contact this kind lady on Facebook and ask her who I should approach in the same dealership. She doesn't work there now, and I figure she'll point me in a good general direction. If not, I'll make another cold call to someone that doesn't look like they're making a career of selling cars.

The guy with the money controls the deal. If he don't buy, there ain't no deal, and money spends anywhere. The main thing for me is not getting my heart set on a specific car on a certain day. I'm polite yet very persistent until the papers are signed. That's how this old hillbilly does it.

December 20th
Razor: Paradigm Diamondback 2020
Blade: Feather NHS (2)
Brush: Stirling Finest
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: Stirling Pumpkin Spice
Stirling Bay Rum Witch Hazel
Stirling Mentholated Balm
AS: Stirling Pumpkin Spice

Good morning!

Fabulous shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.

Have a great day!



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Great shave, Jim! The diamondback razor is beautiful!

Thanks, Joe!

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Thank you,Jeff...As always opinions are very subjective. Buying ‘Chinese’ products, instantly causes ignorance and fear for a lot of people.
Take care, and have great day. Yours-Barry.

Nice shaves Joe and Clint ! I'll have to catch up on the rest of the shenanigans when I get back from going and picking up my recliner that was ordered and it's finally in. In case I miss anybody you all had great shaves............... I trust this bunch of hooligans

Thank you Dave. Enjoy your new recliner watching a football game.

Sunday's Shave

AutoStrop VC1
Despined GEM S/S PTFE (1)
Omega 11126 Boar
WSP Christmas Spice Pre-Shave Oil
WSP Christmas Spice Shaving Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
WSP Christmas Spice Aftershave

About two years ago, I won this WSP Christmas Spice set in a PIF contest from a member on a FB group. The spices irritated his skin, so I was a bit weary how mine would react. Fortunately, although I do feel a slight burn after the final splash of aftershave, my skin does tolerate the ingredients. The cinnamon content must be low. It's a wonderful holiday scent and WSP makes quality products.

This is the only pre-shave oil that I own, and truthfully don't know exactly how it's supposed to be used. So, I just used it like I do the Proraso pre-shave cream. After applying the oil, I held a damp/hot washcloth on my face for about 10 seconds. It does feel relaxing.

2 passes with the VC1 provided a comfortable and very efficient result this morning with no irritation or mishaps. The Christmas Spice scent makes me want to do some holiday baking today.

Interesting take on the razor. The blades are to sharp to be tuggy! I would explore the angle you’re shaving at! Enjoy your new grandson! My three year old grandson is coming over to make Hungarian kifli cookies! He had his dad phone me this morning so he could tell me to make sure I have enough raspberry filling! Gotta love ‘em!!

Great perspective Clint. Thanks for sharing it.

Lovely shave, Andrew! Can’t beat an Auto Strop! Glad it went well!

Superb shave Gary. Enjoy your Sunday.

Very nice shave Joe. Max is just keeping you honest. Oh, it’s is snowing again.

Joe, I do worry about you and your beloved shave hatchet! “Max lightly kissed” the top of your ear??? He lightly sliced the top of your ear. I’m worried! Please promise Uncle Jeff no more smooching with your razor!!

I do, I face lather my mug, and bowl lather the gourd resulting in two different lathers! I don’t, of course, do them simultaneously!

Excellent last day of Autumn shave Jim.