2023 Shave Purchase Sabbatical - The Year of The Prisoner
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Still in
Razor: Schick Type L2 Stick Schick
Blade: Schick Injector blade (12)
Soap: Stirling Arkadia (sample)
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Be seeing you!
Razor: Schick Type L2 Stick Schick
Blade: Schick Injector blade (12)
Soap: Stirling Arkadia (sample)
Brush: Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive Horse
AS: Pinaud Clubman
Be seeing you!
Still in!
Timeless Bronze .68 SB/Dorco Titan
Simpson Emperor 2
Zingari Man The Master soap
Floid aftershave
Leaving for San Antonio early tomorrow morning to attend my granddaughter's first birthday party. First grandchild for us and we are excited to attend the festivities and watch her smiling face.
Timeless Bronze .68 SB/Dorco Titan
Simpson Emperor 2
Zingari Man The Master soap
Floid aftershave
Leaving for San Antonio early tomorrow morning to attend my granddaughter's first birthday party. First grandchild for us and we are excited to attend the festivities and watch her smiling face.
Still in, day 24.
Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: BIC CP (3)
Soap: B&M Spice
AS: B&M Spice
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express
Strange that in December there was a bunch of stuff I wanted to buy, and January there is no real urge. I have about given up on my Karve CB Brass. So far, I have tried the F SB plate which was too aggressive. I received a B SB plate and C OC plate in trades, and B is OK, a little too mild, and the C is not as smooth as an SB. I would like to try a D SB plate, but not by buying one. Guilty of Goldilocks syndrome. I am spoiled by the Merkur Progress. I might hang on to the Karve and revisit it. Might put it up for sale.
Be seeing you.
Razor: Merkur Progress
Blade: BIC CP (3)
Soap: B&M Spice
AS: B&M Spice
Brush: Yaqi Moka Express
Strange that in December there was a bunch of stuff I wanted to buy, and January there is no real urge. I have about given up on my Karve CB Brass. So far, I have tried the F SB plate which was too aggressive. I received a B SB plate and C OC plate in trades, and B is OK, a little too mild, and the C is not as smooth as an SB. I would like to try a D SB plate, but not by buying one. Guilty of Goldilocks syndrome. I am spoiled by the Merkur Progress. I might hang on to the Karve and revisit it. Might put it up for sale.
Be seeing you.
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- #685
Hi,
Well, it is a good idea to Quit Looking!
It isn't a rule, but it is a good idea. So good that I have it in my signature.
Stan - Still In
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- #686
Hi,This post, and those on the several following pages, is what defined treewhaling.
2013 - Shave Purchase Sabbatical - Gentlemanly Insanity
So you guys are against my 2 purchases this year? One was for a "drop ship" B&B PIF that I never even saw the item come thru my hands and the other was a small item for Boris after his house fire. Really, you are against situations like that? :001_unsur if that's the case, I guess I'm out...www.badgerandblade.com
Wow. That was 10 years ago? Man, time flies when your having Restraint fun!
Stan - Still In
Appreciate it brother!
Or a trade? Not that I have anything of interest I think. The Karve CB is a fine looking razor at least.
Guido
Yeah, I would consider a trade. It is an outstanding razor quality wise. Ideally, I would like to trade the B and C plates for a D SB. I could also wait until January 2024 to buy the D plate.
My homemade soap has a lard base and is scented with Jasmine, Honey Suckle, Lemon, and Eucalyptus. I like it very much. It is a modified MDC clone recipe. Not as good as Tabac (but it does smell better) and it is much better than Col. Conk. My soap may be an even match to Arko without the questionable smell. What I am using right now is well over a year old and the scent is nearly gone. I will post a SOTD pic here in the next few days that will have a picture of one of my homemade brushes. Here is a picture of some that I made and gave away at Christmas.
Right now, and this is a hard choice, if I had to pick one blade for the rest of my life it would be the Gillette 7 O'Clock SharpEdge in the yellow box. I find them very sharp with great smoothness.
I also like nearly as much for many reasons: Chinese Clouds, Dorco Prime, Shark Super Stainless, and the GWS from India.
I would indeed suggest to give her another go with a different plate. Sometimes a match between the razor and you was not meant to be and sometimes the settings can be alerted to make it match.
The CB is on my wanted list for someday. Your input Geo’s in that regard as for me personally there are so many options it is daunting.
Guido
I have done a OBIF with that blade. The last half of the month was not pleasant, but we made it all the way maybe 24 or so shaves. I get about 10 to 15 comfortable shaves out of most blades, and while I am sure it does, blade longevity does not seem to be affected whether I have the Goatee or not.
Tallow Tabac Tuesday!
Feather DX Kamisori Straight
Artist Club Pro (3)
Shavemac B&B Beagle
Tallow Tabac
Still In GRUME, GRUYERE & 365 Shaves
Hey Guys
I was glad to receive the Feather razor yesterday. I was so enthused, I did a second late night shave just to enjoy the experience of using the razor. It was amazing how easy and comfortable it was to achieve a DFS finish.
Because I have been using a half DE blade "shavette" for a few weeks, I can say IMO, the AC blade type of straight razor is far superior to the DE shavette design.
HERE is a link started by @EclipseRedRing in 2020 detailing his learning experience using the Feather DX for an entire month. Richard (the thread starter) also did some beautiful watercolor style photos which are quite enjoyable.
Today, my third time using this razor was again enjoyable. I even used my non-dominant hand in some areas. It is a fresh learning experience with some similarities to starting my DE/wet shaving adventure a couple years ago. I paid careful attention and enjoyed the entire process. It felt like a zen experience. Even the Shavemac Beagle brush was enjoyable. Hannes, @Multum in parvo may recall how I complained about this brush in the past, but not today.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
Feather DX Kamisori Straight
Artist Club Pro (3)
Shavemac B&B Beagle
Tallow Tabac
Still In GRUME, GRUYERE & 365 Shaves
Hey Guys
I was glad to receive the Feather razor yesterday. I was so enthused, I did a second late night shave just to enjoy the experience of using the razor. It was amazing how easy and comfortable it was to achieve a DFS finish.
Because I have been using a half DE blade "shavette" for a few weeks, I can say IMO, the AC blade type of straight razor is far superior to the DE shavette design.
HERE is a link started by @EclipseRedRing in 2020 detailing his learning experience using the Feather DX for an entire month. Richard (the thread starter) also did some beautiful watercolor style photos which are quite enjoyable.
Today, my third time using this razor was again enjoyable. I even used my non-dominant hand in some areas. It is a fresh learning experience with some similarities to starting my DE/wet shaving adventure a couple years ago. I paid careful attention and enjoyed the entire process. It felt like a zen experience. Even the Shavemac Beagle brush was enjoyable. Hannes, @Multum in parvo may recall how I complained about this brush in the past, but not today.
Please take care of yourself and each other.
Yes, it is daunting. I chase perfect sometimes, and it is a futile endeavor!!!
#27, still in and untempted even! As #2 has stated, not looking definitely helps!
Post script: I am enjoying the episodes, and purposefully have not binge-watched them so as to make them last!
Post script: I am enjoying the episodes, and purposefully have not binge-watched them so as to make them last!
Me too. Recorded Columbo episode where McGoohan wears a similar jacket and says " Be seeing you ! "
Which episode? And is it available on YouTube or Netflix?
Not on Netflix. It is on one of our sat channels. I will check tonight because it due to be recorded later this week. The episode also has Leslie Nielson in it. I saw the episode not that long ago, but that was before I knew Mcgoohan had added the tidbits from The Prisoner.
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