It is was a busy week so time to catch up. I have been working on the Castle Forbes and hopefully it will finish this month. This week's theme is BIG, big brushes and big razors.

I XPEC alot more to come...

April 13, 2024
Asylum Rx V2
Kai Captain Protouch MG
Zenith Boar
Stirling Glacial Citron Shave Soap & Aftershave




April 14, 2024
Asylum Rx V2
Kai Captain Protouch MG
CH2 Synthetic
Stirling Glacial Citron Shave Soap & Aftershave



Happy Sunday Everyone! I got side tracked yesterday and forgot to post. So today is a 2 for 1. I have found that loading and lathering from a bowl works much better with the "Fast & Loose Lathering Method". Accordingly, I moved the shave soap to my Aesop shave bowl. This is one of the keys to finishing a soap more quickly. Take care and have a great day. ​

Sunday, April 14

XPEC~~Rubberset 400/3~~RazoRock Game Changer OC .84/Personna 74~~Vintage Drakkar Noir
This shave took place about 12 hours ago...BBS is long gone.
The vintage Guy Laroche has become a skin-scent, albeit a beautiful stank.​

"Unopened" inventory...

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A refill puck of Mike's Bay Rum.

Dang, Joseph!

Wow, very nice, Joseph. You've got some goodies there!

Very impressive, Maestro!

...is it just me or is the Shulton stash looking a little light?

April 14th
Barbasol Floating Head w Astra SP
APShave Flattop/ Sapele
Jeeves of Hudson St. Blood on Steel combo
Thayers

Early morning shave, late evening post. Not for the usual reason, though. My phone was kaput...I still have other electronics to post from, but the shave pics are on my phone. Problem rectified late today.
This morning's shave was with the 2nd soap I'm thinking about for the next 3017. I rarely reach for it, as I recall not really enjoying the scent. It was fine today. I love the Jeeves lather...it has stood the test of time versus other artisans for me.
Verdict? A real contender. It is also one of the older artisan pucks still in my den. We'll see about the scent, but the performance was top notch.

I know...it's beyond lunacy...

I can read fine print...yes, it is.

You're partially to blame for this, Charlie.

I'd like to think so, Joseph?

So you don't need the dozen Arko sticks that are on the way?

Only a dozen?


























Cheapskate.

April 15, 2024
Asylum Rx V2
Kai Captain Protouch MG
30 DC LE
Stirling Glacial Citron Shave Soap & Aftershave



Happy Tuesday. Whew the first big rush of tax season is over. Another excellent shave this morning with a fantastic face chill. Take care and have a great day. ​

Monday, April 15

XPEC~~Simpson CH2 Super Badger~~1936 Gillette Aristocrat De Luxe/Personna 74~~Vintage Houbigant Duc de Vervins
A shave fit for a Duc...Duc de Vervins, that is.​

You're right, Joseph. I went ahead and placed another Arko gift order for you. 360 sticks was the limit, but at least I got free shipping. And since I made the order by April 15, I qualify for the federal insect control tax credit. Let me know when you run out (or when your Bride runs you out of the house).

I am going to 3017 that lot...!