I’ll try it in the morning and see if that works.
I also have the Le Grand Chypre balm from B&M and it works great so I’m almost positive there is something wrong with this balm. I messaged Will at B&M to see what he says about it.
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I’ll try it in the morning and see if that works.
I also have the Le Grand Chypre balm from B&M and it works great so I’m almost positive there is something wrong with this balm. I messaged Will at B&M to see what he says about it.
There’s certain times of the year I find it hard to like my Australian friends [emoji3]
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I am not officially taking part in the but I have been on restraint since February due to a bet placed with the Mrs. Although I did talk her into pushing the checkout button on an aftershave I wanted so I counted that as a gift. Good lucks guys.
Yesterday I pulled out my Proraso white. It’s been a long time since I last used it. I think I’ll keep using it for a few days until I get bored and move on.
Still in
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Headshave today
Razorock SLOC
Polsilver (4)
Yaqi High Mountain Badger 24mm
RR Irish Countryside Soap & Aftershave
Nivea Protect & Care Balm
Still in
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Colonel x2L
Schaffmilch
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
Shark SS; red tip Super Speed; Rooney style 1 size 2 Pure; Cella; and the patchouli in the Stirling Glastonbury splash makes me smell like it's 1972 and I'm in a muddy field in Cropredy where Fairport Convention have just finished their set.
Still in.
I was feeling a bit down this week and couldn't go out for the errands, even though I have plenty to do.
Today the mood cleared up, and I enjoyed today's evening shave.
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I tested a sample of Shaver Heaven Oatmeal Stout sample, and boy did it stink or what !?
I realised for the 1st time that shaving soaps can assault my nose as well.
I used to think that since I didn't had any problems with the Arko (actually enjoyed it's smell), Williams, Tabac (love it), Vitos (like it) etc, I was immune to such assaults.
I stand corrected, but not defeated.
I'll use it again tomorrow and will try to obtain better lather with it.
I was feeling a bit down this week and couldn't go out for the errands, even though I have plenty to do.
Today the mood cleared up, and I enjoyed today's evening shave.
RazoRock Game Changer OC 84
RazoRock Beehive
RazoRock Puros
Laser Ultra
Anherb ASC
I tested a sample of Shaver Heaven Oatmeal Stout sample, and boy did it stink or what !?
I realised for the 1st time that shaving soaps can assault my nose as well.
I used to think that since I didn't had any problems with the Arko (actually enjoyed it's smell), Williams, Tabac (love it), Vitos (like it) etc, I was immune to such assaults.
I stand corrected, but not defeated.
I'll use it again tomorrow and will try to obtain better lather with it.
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They'll (probably) still be there on April 1st (assuming you need a re-stock).
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FFFMM SOTD
Then I went and got my first COVID vaccine shot (of two). That was two hours ago and I still feel fine. I haven't turned into a frog, lost my testes or developed superpowers (dang). Just a mild metallic taste in the back of my throat...like what I experienced with chemo, to a lesser degree.
Onward!
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Then I went and got my first COVID vaccine shot (of two). That was two hours ago and I still feel fine. I haven't turned into a frog, lost my testes or developed superpowers (dang). Just a mild metallic taste in the back of my throat...like what I experienced with chemo, to a lesser degree.
Onward!
You had me until you mentioned the chemo metallic taste. To this day the thought of banana pudding makes me gag and I crave pho soup.
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Sorry, man. Yeah, I still get the shivers when I think of the effects of some of the meds.
But, hey, we're still here to talk about it!
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So Will at B&M got back to me about the balm. He said it hasn’t gone bad, they had a batch that went in the production process a little longer then normal that they didn’t realize until after all the product was jarred. So the balm contains less water then they normally do. He said I could apply it to a damp face or with water in the palms of my hand. As he stated that can be off putting, he is sending me a replacement. Glad he is replacing it
Sometimes my wife proves to me she still kind of likes me and just doesn’t tolerate me from habit.
A couple of weeks ago she hung out with me while I shaved and dug out all my aftershaves and critiqued every scent. This all surprised me because she laughed at me when I told her I was in an annual purchasing sabbatical back in January. She said I wouldn’t last two weeks when I explained the rules. I didn’t understand her sudden interest.
Long story longer. She really likes PAA Diver Down. I explained the history of Seaforth! and mentioned Spearhead shaving makes a reproduction of Spiced and Heather but I’d never tried their Spiced.
Turns out she was doing recon for a neighbor. I gave him 8 old oak trees I had to cut down. I helped him cut them up and split them for firewood. We finished the project a few weeks ago and he wanted to get me a thank you gift. This is the result. Since I joined restraints and the sabbatical I haven’t been to Spearhead Shaving’s webpage. I didn’t even know they made an EDC. Especially funny because my wife says she doesn’t like Heather.
A couple of weeks ago she hung out with me while I shaved and dug out all my aftershaves and critiqued every scent. This all surprised me because she laughed at me when I told her I was in an annual purchasing sabbatical back in January. She said I wouldn’t last two weeks when I explained the rules. I didn’t understand her sudden interest.
Long story longer. She really likes PAA Diver Down. I explained the history of Seaforth! and mentioned Spearhead shaving makes a reproduction of Spiced and Heather but I’d never tried their Spiced.
Turns out she was doing recon for a neighbor. I gave him 8 old oak trees I had to cut down. I helped him cut them up and split them for firewood. We finished the project a few weeks ago and he wanted to get me a thank you gift. This is the result. Since I joined restraints and the sabbatical I haven’t been to Spearhead Shaving’s webpage. I didn’t even know they made an EDC. Especially funny because my wife says she doesn’t like Heather.
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Aw, that's really nice. Good on your neighbor AND your wife!Sometimes my wife proves to me she still kind of likes me and just doesn’t tolerate me from habit.
A couple of weeks ago she hung out with me while I shaved and dug out all my aftershaves and critiqued every scent. This all surprised me because she laughed at me when I told her I was in an annual purchasing sabbatical back in January. She said I wouldn’t last two weeks.
Long story longer. She really likes PAA Diver Down. I explained the history of Seaforth! and mentioned Spearhead shaving makes a reproduction of Spiced and Heather but I’d never tried their Spiced.
Turns out she was doing recon for a neighbor. I gave him 8 old oak trees i had to cut down. I helped him cut them up and split them for firewood. We finished the project a few weeks ago and he wanted to get me a thank you gift. This is the result. Since I joined restraints and the sabbatical I haven’t been to Spearhead Shaving’s webpage. I didn’t even know they made an EDC. Especially funny because my wife says she doesn’t like Heather.
I appreciate the honesty of a business when they just admit they screwed something up and make it right. Everybody messes up sometimes.
I appreciate it too. He could have just said to make sure my face was damp and leave it at that but he stepped up and said he’d replace it. B&M was one of my favourite brands and this has moved them up a notch or two for sure
And that is awesome if your neighbour and wife to surprise you with that thoughtful gift
Shave number 2 in the books for my new Proraso Pro boar brush. I remembered I had a nice vintage Old Spice shaving mug. Let's beat these stiff new bristles against the walls and ridges of the shaving mug instead of my face. That made all the difference. Much nicer painting my face with lather.
The soap scent was better. Still not one I'll be reordering, but a splash of Clubman helped balance out the aroma.
The soap scent was better. Still not one I'll be reordering, but a splash of Clubman helped balance out the aroma.
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