Ordered a few bath soaps from Stirling. Rod threw in a sample of Ben Franklin. I've never smelled an old mans pantaloons, but it's not what I imagined.
Well, the BAD is caused partially by my SAD since my love of MWF demands a stiff brush and the BoS fits that description perfectly. So while showing off the BAD caused by SAD requiring the BoS on the SoS it will help hide my RAD and RBAD.
Couple three things I added recently. First up is an Avon DE razor decanter. I've had the Avon shaving brush decanter for some time now but the DE razor proved to be a bit more elusive which frankly was surprising considering how many gajillion Avon decanters were sold. Also in the picture is a duplicate Gillette Aristocrat. I didn't need a second one but I like mine so much that I thought it might be a good idea to have an emergency back up. Next is a barber pole blade bank. There's no plug in the bottom so I need to take a trip to the hardware store and get a proper stopper. And finally, a little Seaforth jug which also could use a stopper since it didn't come with one. I say "finally" because that's all that I took pictures of lest (as always) you guys think I can't control my addiction. If I had taken more pictures it would only be of things that I seem to be hoarding all of a sudden like Schick razors and Williams shave soap (yes, I bought 2 more pucks).
I have no idea how this made its way to me safely across the Atlantic. A very thin envelope...no padding and a tear that is almost exactly the same size as the box rattling around inside the envelope. Luckily...it did...
Got a couple things in the mail today. One I bought (I'm out of NBJ now) and the other two were gifted to me by a great friend. Yep, I'm a proud owner of a straight now!!! A Ralf Aust, Gold Monkey and Razorock SLAB. I bought the Gold Monkey. The Aust is a beauty.. I'm not sure how big the Monkey is. The Aust is 5/8, anyone got a clue? Still waiting on my paddle strop from star Shaving. Them guys are taking their time getting it to me. :-/
Sweet! Welcome to the Straight Razor club! I've heard nothing but good things about the Ralf Aust, should be an awesome shaver! Ya gonna give it a try? Takes a little getting used to and some nice, slow shaves but the results are pleasing and satisfying.
Yep, gonna give it a try tomorrow morning with a sample of LPL that I got. I was going to take it slow and steady. First week just WTG on my cheeks. Them up the game a week at a time.
Measure from blade spine to edge. The measurement will be in fractions of an inch. Round up to the nearest eighth to account for hone wear.
Well since I am part of NoBuy July, I sort of skirted the rules today. I found these 3 beauties at a local Thrift store and the owner who knows me said, "Eh, just pay me $10 when you can." So if I wait til August 1st...... A Gillette Black Beauty 1973 date code A Super Speed Black handle 1974 A 1924 Ever Ready
