Oh snap! Happy anniversary, Tim!
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Chan Eil Whiskers
Fumbling about.
Methinks you misunderstand, Tim. @Chan Eil Whiskers wants to know how to convince HIS wife to work on YOUR kitchen.
At least, that's what I picked up on.
I'm going downstairs to run the idea past her. If this is my last post you'll know why.
Happy shaves,
Jim
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Thank you Sir!
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Today’s Shave
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Plain Vanilla
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Collings SR
Blade: none
Brush: Shavemac Beehive
Soap: Ethos Succes
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Dickenson Witch Hazel
AS: Ethos Succes
The Deets-
Rocking this setup this week. And the kitchen is back together … finally. Life is good!
Everything is lining up nicely!
BTW... "Remodel with us and get a free Dr. Pepper!!"
BTW... "Remodel with us and get a free Dr. Pepper!!"
The new kitchen looks great!!
Nice!
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Thanks gents!
Hey! What about me?
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And Sam!Hey! What about me?
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Today’s Shave
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan
Scuttle: GP
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Shumates Barber SR
Blade: none
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Badger
Soap: SV Felce Aromatica
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Dickenson Witch Hazel
AS: SV Felce Aromatica
The Deets-
I ran the same soap and aftershave this weekend. Saturday I used a Gillette red tip and back to a straight on Sunday. Had a glorious BBS with the red tip, but just missed the mark with the SR. The Shumate was a bit tuggy and missed a small spot under the chin. That one will be set aside for a refresh. In spite of that, the AS brought everything together.
It’s funny how we cycle through phases. I jumped into traditional shaving collecting all manner of things, like some of us do. I then struggled with the sheer volume of “stuff” and then start downsizing. I have reduced my DE and SR collections down to maintainable levels. Not bare minimum, but maintainable levels. I have a few scuttles that are on my list to part with too.
My biggest struggle has been with soaps and aftershaves. I find my tastes are still changing in the soap/AS area. I think I can pair things down to 5 soaps that I would like to keep on hand. Stirling Unscented with Beeswax will replace my tallow MWF once it’s gone. That one gives me wiggle room for aftershave’s without a matching soap. I haven’t bought anything in some time and I am just trying to use up what’s on hand. But … the soaps are plotting against me, they have become really slow to use up. What’s up with that?
Apologies for the rambling. TLDR; Life is good!
Home Front-
Ok, since you read this far. The past two weekends, the missus and I have gone through and decluttered a bunch of stuff in the kitchen area. We have been slowly working through the entire house and still have a bit to go. But I was surprised by the volume of stuff in the kitchen that we got rid of. That was one big trip to donate to the thrift store … wow. Ok, all done … really.
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan
Scuttle: GP
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Shumates Barber SR
Blade: none
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Badger
Soap: SV Felce Aromatica
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Dickenson Witch Hazel
AS: SV Felce Aromatica
The Deets-
I ran the same soap and aftershave this weekend. Saturday I used a Gillette red tip and back to a straight on Sunday. Had a glorious BBS with the red tip, but just missed the mark with the SR. The Shumate was a bit tuggy and missed a small spot under the chin. That one will be set aside for a refresh. In spite of that, the AS brought everything together.
It’s funny how we cycle through phases. I jumped into traditional shaving collecting all manner of things, like some of us do. I then struggled with the sheer volume of “stuff” and then start downsizing. I have reduced my DE and SR collections down to maintainable levels. Not bare minimum, but maintainable levels. I have a few scuttles that are on my list to part with too.
My biggest struggle has been with soaps and aftershaves. I find my tastes are still changing in the soap/AS area. I think I can pair things down to 5 soaps that I would like to keep on hand. Stirling Unscented with Beeswax will replace my tallow MWF once it’s gone. That one gives me wiggle room for aftershave’s without a matching soap. I haven’t bought anything in some time and I am just trying to use up what’s on hand. But … the soaps are plotting against me, they have become really slow to use up. What’s up with that?
Apologies for the rambling. TLDR; Life is good!
Home Front-
Ok, since you read this far. The past two weekends, the missus and I have gone through and decluttered a bunch of stuff in the kitchen area. We have been slowly working through the entire house and still have a bit to go. But I was surprised by the volume of stuff in the kitchen that we got rid of. That was one big trip to donate to the thrift store … wow. Ok, all done … really.
From your keyboard to G-d’s eyes, Tim.
Also, you reminded me:
1. I have too much stuff
2. And I want more Stirling Unscented with Beeswax. The sample I had was excellent
I've found that more stuff is not the key to happiness.
Very nice, sir!
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Thank you sir … and Sam!Very nice, sir!
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Today’s Shave
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Torrey SR
Blade: none
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Boar
Soap: DR Harris Windsor
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Dickenson Witch Hazel
AS: DR Harris Windsor
The Deets-
Great shave today to start the week off. Somehow I woke up a bit early and went with a leisurely shave … so nice. Three trouble free passes and I walked away BBS for the win! Yup, this is the kit for the week. Life is good!
Home Front-
So end of the week threw us a curveball and it was a crazy busy weekend too. But Saturday was awesome! The Stepson and I had our first fishing tourney of the year. It was mid 50’s and freaking raining all day long. Yuck. But … but we nailed it. We walked away with first place and big fish! Man oh man, I caught my personal best fish and am so stoked! You read that right, I caught the big fish! This big girl (11+ pounds) took big bass and seated us firmly in first place. Prior to this, my biggest bass was 6 pounds. And she was also 2 pounds shy of the lake record. As an added bonus, I am registering her in the Texas ShareLunker program. It was a good day.
Pre Shave-
Strop: Tony Miller Notovan
Scuttle: none
Splash and go
Shave-
Razor: Torrey SR
Blade: none
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts Boar
Soap: DR Harris Windsor
Post Shave-
Post shave lather
Dickenson Witch Hazel
AS: DR Harris Windsor
The Deets-
Great shave today to start the week off. Somehow I woke up a bit early and went with a leisurely shave … so nice. Three trouble free passes and I walked away BBS for the win! Yup, this is the kit for the week. Life is good!
Home Front-
So end of the week threw us a curveball and it was a crazy busy weekend too. But Saturday was awesome! The Stepson and I had our first fishing tourney of the year. It was mid 50’s and freaking raining all day long. Yuck. But … but we nailed it. We walked away with first place and big fish! Man oh man, I caught my personal best fish and am so stoked! You read that right, I caught the big fish! This big girl (11+ pounds) took big bass and seated us firmly in first place. Prior to this, my biggest bass was 6 pounds. And she was also 2 pounds shy of the lake record. As an added bonus, I am registering her in the Texas ShareLunker program. It was a good day.
Nice!
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Thanks Sam!
That is huge! Lol, I'd be freaking out when I got it up where I could see it!
Congratulations, Tim!
After your bass is registered, do you get to cook it up for your family?
After your bass is registered, do you get to cook it up for your family?
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