That's a good question. Hopefully its better than this one: "A termite walks into a bar and says is the bartender here?"
@HolyRollah (check this out - coincidence, parallel universe, or you've got a memory like an elephant?!!) http://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/a-roman-walks-into-a-bar.45710/#post-852466
or you're clairvoyant perhaps? so what's your 6 favorite numbers between 1 and 49? (i'm off to get my lotto ticket!)
For September 4th: http://theshaveden.com/forums/threa...uss-se-safety-razors.46760/page-7#post-888177
September 4 Focus Shave 3 Three passes and some touch up on the next. The good: No blood and no irritation. The so-so: just barely DFS, not as close as yesterday's shave. Proraso Pre Shave Santa Maria Novella Creama di Barba Simpson Duke 3 in best Dovo Bismark 2 Dry Gulch strop after hitting the 12k stone and pasted strops Alum block to keep my fingers dry Alcolado Glacial AS L'Occitane Cade ASB Santa Maria Novella Acqua di Cuba
Late afternoon head shave. Schick I1 injector Schick injector blades ( Chinese) L'Occitane Plisson Pré de Provence No 6 Thayers Cucumber WH. Gold Bond Ultimate Fantastic shave! Possibly one of the best I've had. I'll use the No6 soap tomorrow! Great stuff.
Thanks for the advice. I read that last month, but it didn't stick with me. Maybe this time. I gave the brush a shake after soaking it for awhile, but I didn't squeeze it. My beard is light and sparse except for a few spots on my neck and chin. I wet my face but not the stick. I rubbed it until it felt like there was no moisture left on my face Actually, I bailed out of my first lather be cause it was so pitiful - I just rinsed it off and tried again. It was the second try I commented on in my post. I got as much soap on my face as I thought I could, and did try to add water gradually, but being a rookie at this, somehow I had my hands so I couldn't see the water as it hit the brush so I don't know how much I got. Well, just goes to show there is plenty for me to learn and plenty of room for improvement.
Prep: Hot shower, Stirling Island Man soap Pre shave: Bloom water from soap tub Soap: Soap Commander Courage Brush: Stirling synthetic Kong Razor: Schick Injector J1 Blade: Schick (China) Post shave: Stirling Lemon Chill WH/w Aloe Another great shave. 3 passes plus touch up,BBS results. I'm loving these injectors. The main thing to remember is very light pressure. The newly acquired G type will be up to bat on Saturday. This is fun.
Bill, you're not kidding! I was pleasantly surprised because I didn't do any of my normal prep. It has me wondering if I'm overthinking things
You'll be missed. Take care of what needs to be. We look forward to your return! Positive thoughts and karma your way!