Have some cancer issues. I am an old man so it is what it is.

So sorry to hear. Best wishes.

MMMonday, October 9th 2023.

Razor : Gem MicroMatic OC- Mfg 1930- 41, well built to last generations with a little care + was the first mass produced Twist to open(TTO) in the razor world. The MicroMatic was a success and helped helped Gem and ASR through the dirty 30's.
Blade : Gem Personna SS PTFE (8) very sharp, great longevity, smooths out nicely, predictable + safest blade to handle!
Soap : Speick stick, nice mild spicy scent with excellent longevity.
Brush : Yaqi " Ferrari" 24mm boar bristle hair brush. Excellent lather generator, soft split end boar bristle tips.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Ach Brito Lavanda with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results : or CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers= Had a close comfortable shave this morning with my Gem MicroMatic with a coated Gem blade.


Have some great shaves!

Beautiful brush James.

Love th TW 3D bowl.

How re things Jim?

Hi Jim, how many brushes have you made now? Mine is JR-45. Hope all is well with you.

Hello my friend. How are you and your family?

Thanks Douglas.

Doing ok, thank you Douglas

Best wishes to you Doug.

Paul

Thank you Paul. I'm doing pretty good so far.

Tuesday Shave 10.10.23
RAZOR: Charcoal Goods Everyday
BLADE: Perma-Sharp Super
BRUSH: Il Marchese XC-05 Elitario synthetic
LATHER: Zingari Man The Watchman Sego Shaving Soap
POST: Zingari Man The Watchman Aftershave Recovery Splash

That's cool. I have made 445 now and holding.

Welcome back, Marine.

Sorry to hear you had another bout with cancer. Hope your treatment went well and you are back up on your feet.

Thank you my friend. Hoping for some more great shaves.

Tuesday SOTD


Razor: Oneblade Hybrid
Blade: Feather FHS-10 (D2)
Brush: Rubberset 200-4 w Maggard SHD 24mm
Bowl: Black Ship Grooming 4.5"
Pre-Shave Scrub: PAA Iced Enigma Machine Cube 2.0
Pre-Shave Balm: Grooming Department Rainforest
Shave Soap: Moon Soaps Astoria
Butter: Saponificio Varesino Puro Burro di Karitè
Aftershave: Moon Soaps Astoria

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Nice to see you back Doug.

Here it is for Tuesday:

prep-Dove 4 Men Care(silly name)-Bodywash in shower
shave-Gillette Series Gel
razor-Gillette Sensor Deuce Pivot DisposeABLE
A.S.-Royal Copenhagen