Thanks Joe

Thanks Joe

You really upped your game Gary!

Thanks. I am familiar with aliexpress because you can
get Yaqi brushes from them. I am surprised that you got a decent Chinese straight because I am thinking it must be Gold Dollar substandard quality.

July 29 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Mühle R102 (R41)
Gillette Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (2,3)
JR #386 Silvertip Badger Brush
Angora Soaps Midnight Lavender SS and AS
Modessa Witch Hazel
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 23 hrs
Dome Turf: 3 days.






I was due for a headshave so I brought out my Mühle R102 with a blade that only had 1 use. I have used this razor with Feather blades and I was good with it, but I would suggest using less aggressive blades with this tool. I went to the Family Dollar Store to pickup Witch Hazel. It's been awhile since I have used this product. I like this brand because you don't get that typical strong witch hazel scent. I went with a face lather today because this brush is very soft and therefore, it is not conducive to bowl lathering in my opinion.

Due to the über aggressiveness of the R102, I only needed two passes on my face and dome with minor touchups. BBS was the result, but got a tiny weep on my left temple. The alum feedback was more noticeable on my dome then my face and neck, but nothing that I could not tolerate. Applied witch hazel and then the matching aftershave to finish the session. I am happy with this shave. Take care.

thank you Joe.was a fine shave.

fine shave and pics Joe.

out with my buddy today.final adjustments on the rebuilt cylinder head job.set the idle and fuel mixture.runs nicely,lot's of power.


had fish and chips for lunch and went for a drive.check for leaks etc.no issues.checked in at the local 2nd hand shop and scored this..


canadian schick e-3 with its brown bakelite case.$25, not bad shape mechanically,minor plating wear.my friend also scored a near mint canadian triangle slot tech..great find only a block away..many more there as well.had a fine day..hope you guys did as well.

Nice find and glad everything went well with your car Gary.

Wonderful shave Gary

thank you Joe.

thank you Joe.

Thanks Gary.

30th July 2023.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Body+Face Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Pears with Mint Extracts Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Wilkinson Sword Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Nivea Men Body Shaving Stick.
Blade: Personna Comfort Coated. (D2)
Razor: Parker 24C.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Nivea Men 2 Phase + P&G Old Spice Original ASL Mixture + Body shaving Anti-Irritation ASL.

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

A enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Body shaving Anti-Irritation ASL.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

30 Jul ‘23



23 hours, today the Cella played nicely with the Omega bristle brush and lather bowl, thick and slick
First time out(for me) with the rather worn user grade Gillette "New/Tech" #25
I still had the Personna blade left from the average shave on 27th, thought it only fair to give it another chance
3 passes and touch ups, circumventing the small red spot in lower right neck
Reasonably good shave, stopping when I felt things getting a bit rough
Did better around the lower chin area with micro-chipping and minimal residual
No damage currently visible
Post = the usual
ASL = Brut
Scent = Guerlain pour homme EdP

Overall result 8/10, clean and shaven…
… but Shave Satisfaction level only 7/10
The Razor and Blade combo didn’t feel right for me with ~ 1 day growth: I will park these both for a while

July is nearly closing out on us, hoping you are all having a super Sunday

SOTD 20230730 Fresco

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Wonderful shave Barry. Enjoy your afternoon.

Excellent shave Chris.

Enjoy your afternoon Pierpaolo.

Today's shave was a nice one. Most every part of my face and neck checked in as great. I did have one Knick, I don't recall listing my shave in SOS, so I'll do it here Nivea Bodywash to prepare, Razorock Lime Burst for the shave, and Clubman Pinaud Reserve Gent's Gin for the A.S. I closed with Halston cologne. The Knick happened at the midpoint of South Porcupine. Harmless, but it happened. Shux. That Clubman Gent's Gin is nice-might reorder ot, but the current bottle still has a ways to go. With the humidity gone, I have some surprises out for next week. Most Outstanding for the shave.