I'm sure an experienced CPA can help you keep some of those off the books.
~doug~
I'm sure an experienced CPA can help you keep some of those off the books.
I also noticed on my Your Shaving order that the SV Cosmo was referred to as a balm (see below). And having just used it in today's shave it comes across to me more as a liquidy balm than an after shave and there was zero of that after shave burn that we all love.It might be as simple as the language on the box! What isn’t said isn’t their problem. It’s only aftershave lotion after all.
we all love
Thanks for the upbeat words of encouragement, @Star_Wahl_Clipper_Treker! I like your included pics of your SV and Zenith kit. I really like the Zenith brushes and that handle in particular. I can see my future including a Zenith Manchurian. I do have that same brush as yours, but in the Silvertip. I like it fine, but the knot is getting on the big size for me. I think my sweet spot is 24-26mm. I'm looking forward to shaving with the SV Felce Aromatica and Semogue Torga Mistura tomorrow!@Buttercup I'm a true believer in Saponificio Varasino shave soap, the scent is wonderful, the performance is amazing, whats not to like? Such wonderful photo's you posted! I especially appreciate Zenith brushes now too, for I have a Zenith Blue Chubby 28mm Manchurian Badger. I have the SV Opuntia variety, here is my my SV collection bellow. I'm so pleased that you appreciate refinement.
I'm glad seeing you enjoy all your shaving goodies, it brings a smile to my face. Keep the confidence in yourself, and your skills with a DE razor will just get better and better. And also, the more time goes on, the deeper in the rabbit hole you get, as you acquire for pretty razors and other shaving goodies. Its a fun hobby, and I am so glad that you enjoy it.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the SV Bryan many of us will use no other.View attachment 1720832
20 September 2023 - Face Shave
GRUMCAH! - Day Thirteen
English Gillette No. 58
Gillette Silver Blue (1st Use)
Semogue Torga C5 Mistura (1st Use)
Saponificio Varesino Felce Aromatica Shaving Soap/After Shave Lotion (1st Use)
Considering the seven days growth, a well enjoyed three pass shave with some lovely new kit. Still way too early to offer any conclusions on the Torga Mistura, but it did not disappoint. It will take a few more shaves to further break in the knot and get a feel for the shorter loft/handle compared to the SOC Mistura.
The scent and performance of the SV Felce Aromatica is very impressive! I particularly noticed the excellent post shave face feel of the soap itself and waited about an hour before applying the after shave lotion. The GSB blade performed admirably considering the excess growth. If someone walked in my house today and said this had to be your fixed four for the rest of your life...I would not complain!
Whipped Dog Butterscotch 30mm boar brush.
I really like my Zenith boars, they're breaking in really well. No shedding and getting softer. I also have 3 AP Shave Co. synths which are great... soft and lather really well.
Hopefully the GRUME Overlords don't read the journal section.
What about Maggard? It's blowing up on Boris' journal now.If they do, they’ll see we’re pushing you to choose between Whipped Dog, Yourshaving.com, and The Gentle Shave.
I also love myself some barred owls hooting. Sometimes they sit in the oak in our front yard. We have even caught them on our camera in the backyard during night. Pretty cool. Owls are neat.View attachment 1722400
23 September 2023 - Head Shave
GRUMCAH! - Day Sixteen
Leaf
Astra SP snapped in half (2 of 2 Passes)
Zenith 505AK Bleached Boar (1st Use)
RazoRock Son of Zeus
Clubman
My first head shave in well over a week, two passes with the ever dependable Leaf. Thinking I'll start daily single-pass Leaf head shaves, if I can muster up the motivation. I haven't exactly hit my groove yet being a three month bachelor.
First use of this Zenith bleached boar brush. My intent was to bowl load, but by the time I had all the soap off the bottom of the bowl it was pretty much all lathered up. I think this is going to be a pretty good face lathering from-the-puck style brush! I'm really liking the density of hair and the shorter loft. It still has a way to go to break in, but I'm pleased!
Clubman...what a classic...nothing else to say!
With the temps dropping into the low 60s/high 50s, I open enough windows to allow the house to cool down over night. Good for sleeping. I'm lying here in bed and hearing a Barred Owl hooting "Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all!" somewhere in the backyard. Could be a pair of them communicating. Mother Nature is grand!