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Looks very seasonal. ..it has that fall and winter feel. Great shot
Looks very seasonal. ..it has that fall and winter feel. Great shot
Package from Stirling also arrived today. A couple bottles of aftershave, two refill pucks and several samples.
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late 40s tech in the Cubano theme from Delta Echo Razor Works
looks like I got a sample of Barnacle Bob
yar har har
Was your hand me down razor vintage?I'm back tracking a bit. A couple weeks ago I got fed up with my electric shaver and decided it was time to go old school. Never one to proceed slowly I did my research and determined the razor that interested me the most The Merkur 34c HD came out as top dog. To simplify life I next searched for a nice kit with the 34c and before long found this one by GBS on Amazon . . .
I had also researched blades and added to the same order 100 ASTRA SP. A bottle of Aqua Velva picked up locally and I was ready to take the plunge. My last experience wit DE was my first razor, a hand me down from my father that came with no instructions . . . from dad or otherwise. That thing scared the devil out of this 15 year old but me and my peach fuzz survived till I could find some thing more user friendly.
The years have been kind and with steady hands I was able to adapt with minimum blood lose, maybe a couple little nicks per shave. I love the 34c with the ASTRA blades, OMG, they are SHARP and not for the faint of heart, I am getting the best shaves of my life. The kit by GBS is well made, the stand well weighted and sturdy. I thought the bowl a bit small but have stuck with it and now find I like it. I have also gotten to like the GBS Ocean Driftwood soap, while not an expensive artisan soap it has a pleasant slight fragrance and lathers up fairly quickly to form peaks. If left to sit for a minute or two it get very creamy and has amazing glide. I do three passes with one brush full and for a little clean up just have to slash a little water on m y face and the glide is still there. I like it well enough to order more.
On Amazon again I found 3 pucks for $11.88 prime, less than $4 a puck! They arrived today . . .
I had a couple from a previous order so now have 8 new pucks and think I will be safe for a little wile. OH, the 8oz. St. John's Bay Rum was a little gift to myself just to cheer me up if I should need it. I had a bottle given to me when I was young and my best and oldest friends dad used it daily so there is a bit of nostalgia going on there. It doesn't disappoint.
Today was also delivery day of my new shaving platform, it will help greatly with smoother and better shaves. It was made about half an inch longer to I can get under my right jaw better . . .
It is a beauty . . .
. . . from stem to stern . . .
Note the well ventilated shoes to keep my feet cool in our Florida heat. Yup, I said 'feet', if the left foot is hot and sweaty the right will feel the same, phantom sensations are just weird! LOL. The old, well worn and broken in denim Levi's shirt is a $4 treasure found at Goodwill.
It was a good day,
Blair
Loved being apart of the Seasonal Scent crew this year, Soap Commander..Fall Edition..I will be signing up again in November...
Gun Kote. A finish designed to protect navy seal's guns from salt water while being abrasion resistant.It looks unique, what is the plating?
That's gonna last you a long timeGun Kote. A finish designed to protect navy seal's guns from salt water while being abrasion resistant.
Was your hand me down razor vintage?
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It's my first ever Boar Brush (a little Omega 10015).
I've started breaking it in already and am at Step 2 of 3:
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How's that soap smell?
Great pictures..keep us updated on your break inJust landed:
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Opened:
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Yay!
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It's my first ever Boar Brush (a little Omega 10015).
I've started breaking it in already and am at Step 2 of 3:
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Knot: 22mmSweet! What is the knot size?
I have the S10065 S-Brush, and yes, the 10065 handle's great.I Have a 10065 and it is a 25mm knot with a loft of 52mm. I seem to prefer the smaller Omega's right now. I really like the handle on this one.