garyg
B&B membership has its percs
Beautiful place .. your original list is in parallel with what I'd do, me substituting a FatBoy and losing the razor case.
The Island Shaving Challenge.
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For me it would be:
Gillette fat handle Tech gold
Gillette silver blue blades
Williams soap
Old spice shaving mug
Red omega professional boar brush
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Gillette fat handle Tech gold
Gillette silver blue blades
Williams soap
Old spice shaving mug
Red omega professional boar brush
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You can fit a brush inside one or both boots.
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Lol that razor is frightening! I think if I was to be historically accurate, the newest building here is from 1910. Early safety razors and rusty straights?
I moved here on a whim for the summer. After spending 16 years in the southwest US I applied for a job in Maine. I see it as a trade, I work a simple job, I get room and board plus a decent wage AND live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of the ocean being 100ft away at almost all times. Plus the food is really good here.
shavefan
I’m not a fan
Just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
Hey, my Dovo Barbarossa spanish point shorty SR is stainless. So it, a small leather AutoStrop strop and a 2"x6" diamond pasted balsa strop could make the trip, along with a tiny Ever-Ready 1924 Shovelhead, 12 Gem SS PTFE blades, a half stick of Arko, and an Omega 10086 Bigger Bambino boar.
First things first. The first issue to consider is the quality of the water on this remote island. Is it hard, neutral, or soft?
The second question to consider is will I have ready access to a mirror and decent lighting?
Thirdly, since I will only bring one razor, it should be an adjustable razor.
The second question to consider is will I have ready access to a mirror and decent lighting?
Thirdly, since I will only bring one razor, it should be an adjustable razor.
It gets more beautiful by the post! The sea without sunshine, depending on the place, is hard to beat.
PS. I've never seen an AS-D2 in person, but it seems like a no frills, expertly crafted, beautiful tool. Which is a fitting choice for the place.
Enjoy your stay there. And - who knows? - maybe those 6 months end up being a little longer than that!
@Barbarossa , how’s it going at the island?
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Hey there, been crazy busy at work, I end up working near 60 hours a week. But I visit the ocean every day and have had some amazing experiences so far. I think about updating sometimes but I’m not even sure what to say. Life is complicated for sure. Ive also changed jobs three times, I’m currently a baker, wake up at 5:00am.
By the end of this I’ll be proficient at all of the trades.
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Some recent photos…
It gets more unfair by the picture!
I was listening to a podcast by this girl, Amy Purdy, an incredible woman and an even more incredible story. The guest she was interviewing was talking about the need to surrender (in and to life). I guess your journey is the perfect example.
If those croissants taste as good as they look...
You should take a piece of wood from that boat and send it to @Graydog . Magic would follow.
I’m jealous and hungry! Enjoy your journey, I’m loving the updates and pictures. Best of luck!
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It’s been about three months that I’ve been here so I figured it’s time for an update.
Here’s what I’ve learned. Simple is good, especially in a small shared space. The bathroom is 3’x3’ with a toilet and a sink and a mirror that likes to steam up.
So only having a razor and a puck of soap is great.
Face lathering works great.
I needed much less blades than I thought I would. I have only used 8 blades this far, though I brought 30.
Stainless steal is important! Nothing drys here and the humidity doesn’t go under 75% most days.
Over all its been a healthy experience in how little you really need to live and be happy.
Here’s what I’ve learned. Simple is good, especially in a small shared space. The bathroom is 3’x3’ with a toilet and a sink and a mirror that likes to steam up.
So only having a razor and a puck of soap is great.
Face lathering works great.
I needed much less blades than I thought I would. I have only used 8 blades this far, though I brought 30.
Stainless steal is important! Nothing drys here and the humidity doesn’t go under 75% most days.
Over all its been a healthy experience in how little you really need to live and be happy.
shavefan
I’m not a fan
Looks like paradise to me.
This is an amazing experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. Cherish the time you are spending there.
A Parker type shavette, pack of Derby Pro half blades, three Arko sticks and a brush. All of that would fit in a sock.
This has been a most enjoyable thread to read, thank you for posting!
