Wednesday, November 8 Mike's Vetiver~~Vie-Long Beehive~~Feather DX/Schick Proline~~Tom Ford Grey Vetiver Since I sent Charlie @wristwatchb not Charlie @chazt (who actually handles large words with aplomb), a brand new Webster's Dictionary, I will return to my usual verbose self with my posts. Mike's vetiver is a beautiful and odiferous scent, replete with earthy nuances. The saponification is spot on and results in a lovely lather. The Feather DX was loaded with a thrice-used Schick Proline---courtesy of our dear friend @clint64 and while my epidermis did suffer a few weepers, the shave, itself went swimmingly. I am really enjoying the TF Grey Vetiver and will no doubt be sorry when it is gone. Felicitations to all the participants of this erudite thread.
November 9, 2023 High Proof Razor Feather DE Zenith B25 Boar Mike’s Vetiver Guerlain Vetiver EdT Happy Thursday Everyone! Since I have a serious case of “RAD” with absolutely little to no patience, I had to break out my new razor for today’s shave. I admit I am a big fan of the OneBlade razor but not so much the FHS blades. The High Proof razor looked like a OneBlade that would take a half DE blade. I had hoped the Focus R48 would be that razor but it was anything but user friendly. Thankfully the High Proof razor was everything I had hoped it would be. The shave was idiot proof and super smooth. I really could not ask for better. For someone coming from cartridge razors this is perfect razor. I can see myself using this razor a lot. Take care and have a great day.
Day 5 November 9th Canadian Rocket w Nacet (2) APShave flattop/ Sapele Mike’s Orange, Cedar & Pepper Historic Embargo AS I actually bloomed the puck this morning. Literally have not done that in years. Some moisture made a difference for sure. Have a good day all.
Thursday, November 9 Mike's Vetiver~~Simpson PL8~~Gillette RFB/Gillette Platinum~~Tom Ford Grey Vetiver This RFB is made in France for the English market*. Fun to use. The Gillette Platinum was sharp enough to get the job done. It's now binned. Tom Ford Grey Vetiver is a glorious stank. *Correction: Made in England for the French Market. Thank you @brit
Three major influences in my selection of my next 3017 target. First I am now flush with tallow Tabac thanks to my watch Sensie. Seeing the Mike's soap challenge I wanted to join in but didn't have a puck of Mike's so I picked another great performer. Third I am still inspired by my trip to the holly of hollies, Piggly Wiggly. This puck is 80%+ left so it will take a while to finish. For the first shave of this challenge, I went with my Koraat 14 2.0 bellied hollow in red scales with a matching red Varlet brush. Finished it off with one of my favorite stanks, Montale Aoud Cuir D'Arabie. I woke up a little late this morning so a Cobra Classic for the quick shave. As a nod to my tallow Tabac guardian angel.... Great to see old friends going the thread.
That’s the way Jason. I’ve adding water to mine daily and I’m down 15 grams of soap since Sunday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Congrats Clint. I'm glad the new razor is working well for you. Your Zenith boar is a beauty as well.
A Tabac 3017 will deliver these benefits and so many more: 1. VIP parking and senior discounts every day at Piggly Wiggly, 2. a smooth and manly scented mug, and 3. increased hair on your chest.
