Balin's Brushes, Blades and Assorted Baloney!

[Balin]

SOTD:
Lush Kalamazoo face and beard wash
Proraso white preshave
Merrow of Clare Soap/AS
RR GC .84 SB
Minora SS 1
Shavemac D01 Silvertip 22/46 Flat

Rating 4/5 Comfortable DFS

I have been stuck in a bit of a Wolfman rut lately ( not that it is a bad thing ) so I thought I would take my Game Changer for a spin. I prefer open combs but this was a nice Change ( small badaboom ). The Game changer delivered a nice mild shave with minimal Alum or aftershave feed back. I don't know if was a function of the blade or the razor. I am going to keep using the Game Changer all week as I need to brush up on my skills here. I mainly rode the cap but I can improve for tomorrow as there was just a little too much stubble to pick up after the first pass.

I haven't used my Shavemac Flat top for a while so it got the nod for today. It was a delight to use. It feels a little less dense and a little softer than my shavemac fans, but it still has enough scrub for 2 day growth!

My horoscope for today courtesy of Co-Star:

Now I have the stars aligned with me, along with all my B&B buddies. Please forgive the image, lol I have no clue why that shows up.

Cheers.

 

[rockviper]

... Please forgive the image, lol I have no clue why that shows up...

I ain't sayin' nuffin'!

 

[Balin]

I ain't sayin' nuffin'!

I suppose I could have cropped it out. I think it's a statue of some sort

 

[huck1680]

I suppose I could have cropped it out. I think it's a statue of some sort

Yeah doesn't seem to have anything to do with the message.

 

[cajunrph]

Humm, what window are you looking in?? Haha

 

[WhiskerLess]

Small window of badaboom?

 

[Jay21]

SOTD:
Lush Kalamazoo face and beard wash
Proraso white preshave
Merrow of Clare Soap/AS
RR GC .84 SB
Minora SS 1
Shavemac D01 Silvertip 22/46 Flat
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Rating 4/5 Comfortable DFS

I have been stuck in a bit of a Wolfman rut lately ( not that it is a bad thing ) so I thought I would take my Game Changer for a spin. I prefer open combs but this was a nice Change ( small badaboom ). The Game changer delivered a nice mild shave with minimal Alum or aftershave feed back. I don't know if was a function of the blade or the razor. I am going to keep using the Game Changer all week as I need to brush up on my skills here. I mainly rode the cap but I can improve for tomorrow as there was just a little too much stubble to pick up after the first pass.

I haven't used my Shavemac Flat top for a while so it got the nod for today. It was a delight to use. It feels a little less dense and a little softer than my shavemac fans, but it still has enough scrub for 2 day growth!

My horoscope for today courtesy of Co-Star:
View attachment 1846321
Now I have the stars aligned with me, along with all my B&B buddies. Please forgive the image, lol I have no clue why that shows up.

Cheers.

The vintage thin handle works great on the Game Changer.

 

[Balin]

The vintage thin handle works great on the Game Changer.

I agree whole heartedly! It's my favourite RR handle. The Barber Pole handle is a close second.

 

[blethenstrom]

The vintage thin handle works great on the Game Changer.

I really like the vintage thin. I might have to get a second once they go on sale again and I "need" anything else from IB.

 

[BigAlVista]

I'm joining in with the other gents here with prayers for you. Getting the certificates done will be a load off your plate as well.

Agreed here as well. Go into those future interviews confident that you have put your best foot forward.

 

[BigAlVista]

My favorite character is Uncle Iroh.

The fire Prince's uncle? Yep.

 

[thombrogan]

That’s the guy!

 

[Phoenixkh]

I’m working so I’m looking at the photo on my phone. It looks like an X-Ray of a knee. Very confusing. <eg>

 

[BigAlVista]

Yeah doesn't seem to have anything to do with the message.

X-ray of a really screwed up shoulder or a Rohrschach test.

 

[cranewarrior]

I think I'll give the animated version a go because I did enjoy the live action version!

I was impressed by how respectful the recent live action show on Netflix was to the original animated series. This was in real contrast to the movie. It's no surprise why one was successful and the other not. I am excited to see the introduction of Toph next season.

 

[Balin]

SOTD:
Lush Kalamazoo face and beard wash
Proraso white preshave
Merrow of Clare Soap/AS
RR GC .84 SB
Minora SS 2
Chubby 2 2 band

Rating Comfortable BBS 5/5

I don't often push for BBS but today I had ample lather and was not completely pleased with how the razor and blade combo handled my jaw line so I added a half pass with a little buffing. The alum and aftershave feedback was within acceptable limits and BBS was achieved. I wonder for how long though. Regrowth was noticeable after 6 hours yesterday.

Today was a bit of a lazy day at work and I am struggling to keep motivated but its hump day. It looks like my 2 big projects will finish up in June, but it means I may have to work the last weekend for a company that just sacked me. Its a bit of a pisser. On the bright side I am getting leads for new work. Lol, even my ex-wife is pitching in sending me job postings from the hospital she works in . Its not like I am paying child support or alimony any more. Ok that may have been a bit too jaded .

I did a little day dreaming today too, researching retiring abroad. I checked out the Philippines, Portugal and Ecuador. I must not get side tracked tomorrow .

Cheers!

 

[Eric_75]

Have a blessed evening, Andrew.

 

[Balin]

Have a blessed evening, Andrew.

Thank you sir! You as well!

 

[Mustard Seed]

Just a beautiful Chubby 2 brush.

 

[cajunrph]

Lol, even my ex-wife is pitching in sending me job postings

I don't think I'd take MY ex-wife's job pitch, with the way the marriage ended, my supervisor's name would be Lucifer.