During my sabbatical I finished two tubs of soap; PAA essential oil of lime and a soap tub that contained two grated up Palmolive shave sticks. I don't do a lot of gear rotation these days so I think my shave style follows along with the theme of the thread quite nicely. I am current using my Route 66 Cranberry Citrus soap along with my Soap Smooth Frozen Cranberry AS. I've been almost exclusive shaving with my RazoRock SS BBS razor. It's just so smooth and effortless that I can really shave with it on autopilot no matter how tired I might be. Sometimes I go months between blade swaps and right now I've been using a Personna lab blue for the last 2 weeks. And for the brush I've been using my Satin Tip which is quite a small brush but it works great for shaving in the shower, which accounts for 99% of my shaves these days. I might even take a pic of my setup for you all soon ish. Happy shaving everyone!
I’ve been on this train for quite some time. Currently I’m working through a puck of Saponificio Varesino Colonia. It will take a lot of shaves .
I went about a year without posting myself, Andrew. The pace of this thread, and the focus, and the camaraderie, all fit me well now. I’ve been able to work through a fair amount of software as well.
I'm back. Work has been busy and I took a hiatus in the UK visiting my brother and then stopped off in Dubai. Over the jet lag so time to return to the thread. When not traveling I am still enjoying the super lathers with QCS Iced Lime and AoS Peppermint cream. I have made substantial progress on both and hope they are in the bin before August ends. Tuesday featured a 6/8 Riga Razor with a scary point that fortunately did not draw blood. It is hot and muggy here so I am deep in my collections of summer stanks. Wednesday featured a big 8/8 Revisor that looks as good as it shaves, an epic shave was enjoyed this hump day. It looks like the AoS will be done before QCS but both are nearing the end. The stank of the day is Acqua di Cuba.
I couldn't agree more Jason. After taking about a year away from posting, the pace and friendship on this thread fits my lifestyle.
July 26S, 2023 Feather AS-D2 Feather PAA Shaverite 210 with Mix Knot SV Felce Aromatica Shave Soap & Aftershave Happy Wednesday Everyone. I am feeling much better today after 2 rounds of meds. That was my first serious migraine since getting the preventative meds sorted out last year. I decided to check on my progress with the SV soap. It looks like I have approximately 77 grams remaining on this puck. I estimate finishing it in late September.
It seems I wasn't the only one who got burnt out trying to keep up. I did very much miss the friendship and camaraderie and am enjoying hearing from all of you!
Ha! That’s funny Joseph When I first received the brush from Connaught, I did indeed clip a few offending bristles. The ones that remain don’t bother me and add an undefinable depth of character. I dig it. It’s breaking in very nicely. I probably have about three dozen shaves with it. Oh, it’s a fine brush! My first Omega, soon to be joined by a similar brush in Ivory. Embrace your OCD
SOTD July 26th RazoRock SS BBS Personna Lab Blue Route 66 Cranberry Citrus soap Soap Smooth Frozen Cranberry AS I hope you all appreciate the effort I put into taking that pic. I even broke out the microfiber cleaning cloth to wipe away the two years of soap scum that was accumulating on the razor. Shave this morning was in the shower, as most are these days. I find that in the shower you don't need to worry too much about hydrating the lather because it will pull the extra moisture it needs out of the air. Drama free autopilot shave and the two+ week old persona is showing no signs of dulling. Have a great evening my friends!
