Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
Which book? Donald Robertson? Pierre Hadot? Or another that I need to get? Musonius Rufus was Epictetus' teacher, and Epictetus is the Babe Ruth of Stoic philosophers.
May 2021 Gentlemanly Restraint Until Month End (GRUME)
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It’s the Robertson book.
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
I’m delighted to announce that my new book on Stoicism is now available from all good bookstores. How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius (2019) is in ebook…
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Owen Bawn
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That's a very good book. I've done a couple of online workshops offered by Robertson. He's excellent. If you're interested further, Pierre Hadot's Inner Citadel and his Philosophy as a Way of Life are outstanding books.It’s the Robertson book.
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor
I’m delighted to announce that my new book on Stoicism is now available from all good bookstores. How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius (2019) is in ebook…
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Today's shave:
AOS preshave oil
AOS lavender soap
Paladin Moby brush
Henckels Friodur 472, WTG & ATG
Alum block
Osage Rub
AOS sandalwood aftershave gel.
Still learning the SR, something between a CCS and DFS this morning but no cuts and little irritation so I put in the W column.
Today's shave:
AOS preshave oil
AOS lavender soap
Paladin Moby brush
Henckels Friodur 472, WTG & ATG
Alum block
Osage Rub
AOS sandalwood aftershave gel.
Still learning the SR, something between a CCS and DFS this morning but no cuts and little irritation so I put in the W column.
Thanks for the post.
GRUME has a deeper meaningfulness for me. I am a bit of a stoic and am currently reading Letters from a Stoic by Lucius Seneca
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
Between the Stoics and the writings of (mostly eastern Orthodox) Christian monks I've saved myself thousands of dollars in therapists' fees over the years.
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I’m sure the Simpson folks appreciate that...or maybe their brushes are your therapy.
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Vector shave today. I’m always impressed with this little razor.
Vector shave today. I’m always impressed with this little razor.
I a fan of Soap Commander's scents, but am particularly fond of their Old Spice clone. My goal is to finish this tub this year.
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I haven't used an injector in a while, I'm not sure why. These little razors are awesome. Very close and very comfortable.
I haven't used an injector in a while, I'm not sure why. These little razors are awesome. Very close and very comfortable.
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
You got me there. I should have spent the money on therapy rather than silvertips. Then I wouldn't need this thread. As I once heard a guy say at an AA meeting "I'm here cuz I'm not all there!"I’m sure the Simpson folks appreciate that...or maybe their brushes are your therapy.
Still in, 38.7% complete.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: MWF
Brush: Men-U boar
Razor: Rockwell 6S R4, Astra SP #1
Post-shave: Nivea 2-Phase Lotion.
Another lazy DFS with the Rockwell.
Preshave: Hot washcloth
Soap: MWF
Brush: Men-U boar
Razor: Rockwell 6S R4, Astra SP #1
Post-shave: Nivea 2-Phase Lotion.
Another lazy DFS with the Rockwell.
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Schick Injector Type G4 - Schick 66
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Stirling Varen sample
Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive in Natural Horse
Shulton Old Spice Musk
Schick Injector Type G4 - Schick 66
Schick Injector (7)
Stirling Varen sample
Vie-Long BGS 2012 Butterscotch Beehive in Natural Horse
Shulton Old Spice Musk
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ARKO THURSDAY DAY!...will be my first time to use it...if you don't have Arko use something neglected or never used 
Still in! Just finished my Arko shave. The last bit I have stuffed in my wooden bowl may be the everlasting gobstopper of shaving soaps. Arko- the immortal.
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I do not have Arko so I picked my closest matching scent, my homemade Lemon Eucalyptus soap. It does not smell like a urinal puck so I am pretty sure I failed.
Home made brush with an inexpensive boar knot
Rockewell 6c, Plate 3 and GWS blade delivered a very close shave with a few weepers. Not BBS and I am sure it is my fault I bled, I was doing way too much buffing chasing BBS with a dull blade.
Old Spice glass bottle real scent aftershave
I do not have Arko so I picked my closest matching scent, my homemade Lemon Eucalyptus soap. It does not smell like a urinal puck so I am pretty sure I failed.
Home made brush with an inexpensive boar knot
Rockewell 6c, Plate 3 and GWS blade delivered a very close shave with a few weepers. Not BBS and I am sure it is my fault I bled, I was doing way too much buffing chasing BBS with a dull blade.
Old Spice glass bottle real scent aftershave
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Pre-Shave: Warm water splash,
Lather: Arko shave stick,
Brush: Omega 10810 Black,
Razor: Maggard V3 Barberpole,
Blade: Super-Max Super Platinum (2),
Post-shave: Cold water rinse,, Razorock Amici,
First time using Arko since last September.
Rubbed the stub end of an Arko stick into my whiskers and and had at it with a small, Omega boar brush. Finished up with a cold water flash and another splash of RazoRock Amici.
Arko always reminds me of summer, it's synthetic lemon-citronella takes me back to camping in Vermont's State Parks or staying with my wife's family in Vermont's northeast kingdom.
Arko allowed for mounds of instant, slick lather that could not be easier lather. Although many people don't like Arko's scent, I do. With apologies to actor Robert Duvall. It smells like BBS.
Arko's mass produced shave soap that is both effective and ecomical reminds me of my ancestors who had one soap, one brush, one razor, one of every thing and shaved everyday.
Pre-Shave: Warm water splash,
Lather: Arko shave stick,
Brush: Omega 10810 Black,
Razor: Maggard V3 Barberpole,
Blade: Super-Max Super Platinum (2),
Post-shave: Cold water rinse,, Razorock Amici,
First time using Arko since last September.
Rubbed the stub end of an Arko stick into my whiskers and and had at it with a small, Omega boar brush. Finished up with a cold water flash and another splash of RazoRock Amici.
Arko always reminds me of summer, it's synthetic lemon-citronella takes me back to camping in Vermont's State Parks or staying with my wife's family in Vermont's northeast kingdom.
Arko allowed for mounds of instant, slick lather that could not be easier lather. Although many people don't like Arko's scent, I do. With apologies to actor Robert Duvall. It smells like BBS.
Arko's mass produced shave soap that is both effective and ecomical reminds me of my ancestors who had one soap, one brush, one razor, one of every thing and shaved everyday.
On The Thirteenth Day Of GRUME...
ARKO THURSDAY DAY!
Hot shower pre-shave
Feather AS-D2 with Nacet blade (3x)
ARKO stick
RR Plissoft brush
Cold water splashes, Thayers Lavender WH, aloe vera gel and Nivea Sensitive balm (round bottle)
Summary
My courtship with the Feather continues. I have a hunch that continued use of this razor will help improve my technique. I can say the Feather is high quality and it shaves with precision. I boldly shaved XTG on my lower cheek and part of my upper neck. A first for me.
Now to another first. ARKO THURSDAY DAY! This is the first time I have used this product. It was also the first time to face lather. Lathering on my face was enjoyable and I definitely want to use this technique in the future! The Arko reminds me of Ivory soap from my childhood. To me the smell is clean, enjoyable and refreshing. It lathers easily and I could adjust the moisture level by dipping the brush in sink water.
Three months in and I still look forward to the whole shaving ritual and routine. Too bad I only need to shave once a day!
GOOD DAY!
ARKO THURSDAY DAY!
Hot shower pre-shave
Feather AS-D2 with Nacet blade (3x)
ARKO stick
RR Plissoft brush
Cold water splashes, Thayers Lavender WH, aloe vera gel and Nivea Sensitive balm (round bottle)
Summary
My courtship with the Feather continues. I have a hunch that continued use of this razor will help improve my technique. I can say the Feather is high quality and it shaves with precision. I boldly shaved XTG on my lower cheek and part of my upper neck. A first for me.
Now to another first. ARKO THURSDAY DAY! This is the first time I have used this product. It was also the first time to face lather. Lathering on my face was enjoyable and I definitely want to use this technique in the future! The Arko reminds me of Ivory soap from my childhood. To me the smell is clean, enjoyable and refreshing. It lathers easily and I could adjust the moisture level by dipping the brush in sink water.
Three months in and I still look forward to the whole shaving ritual and routine. Too bad I only need to shave once a day!
GOOD DAY!
Owen Bawn
Garden party cupcake scented
Same Gillette Silver Blue blade in the same red tip Super Speed; ARKO face lathered with a Duke 2 in Best badger, and St Johns West Indian Lime to finish. Terrific summer shave.
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