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[never-stop-learning]

Whoop whoop! I know the road ahead for recovery is still there, but this is simply excellent news David!

I wish you and the Lovely Bride all the best and let’s keep praying that infectious is only retained in a band’s name

Cheers,

Guido

Thank you, my friend!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Monday 20240805
366 Shaves in 2024: 218 of 218 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Blackland Razors Brassbird
Blade: Perma-Sharp (3 shaves, 6 passes)

Brush: Rudy Vey B&B 2020 Contributors Brush (TNS 24mm Original BOSS)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Proraso Red Cream
Aftershave: Old Spice Original

The Brassbird is one of the most elegant razors in my Den. Love shaving with it!

Same kit as yesterday. Same superlative performance and results!

Superb shave!

 

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Tuesday 20240806
366 Shaves in 2024: 219 of 219 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: Blackland Razors Brassbird
Blade: Perma-Sharp (4 shaves, 8 passes)

Wednesday 20240807
366 Shaves in 2024: 220 of 220 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: Blackland Razors Brassbird
Blade: Perma-Sharp (5 shaves, 10 passes)

Brush: Rudy Vey B&B 2020 Contributors Brush (TNS 24mm Original BOSS)
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Proraso Red Cream
Aftershave: Old Spice Original

Hard to put the Brassbird down! Same kit since Saturday. Same superlative performance and results!

Superb shaves!

 

[Eric_75]

Good morning, David.

God bless you and the family, my friend.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Good morning, David.

God bless you and the family, my friend.

Thank you, Eric.

God bless you and your family.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Thursday 20240808
366 Shaves in 2024: 221 of 221 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Feather SS Artist Club Japanese Straight Razor (2 Passes)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Protouch MG (1 shave, 2 passes)

Razor: Razorine Flatboy (Touchup Pass)
Blade: Perma-Sharp (6 shaves, 11 passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop G5C
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Taconic Shave Cream Bay Rum
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Hands were feeling steady on Thursday, so decided to go with the Feather SS Artist Club Japanese Straight Razor for the first two passes - WTG & XTG/ATG. Used the Razorine Flatboy for the Touchup pass. Really excellent results!

Great Supporting Cast this week. There are plenty of notes throughout my Journal regarding these excellent shaving items!

Superb shave!

 

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Friday 20240809
366 Shaves in 2024: 222 of 222 = 100%
Clubman Friday
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: Razorine Flatboy
Blade: Perma-Sharp (7 shaves, 13 passes)

Saturday 20240810
366 Shaves in 2024: 223 of 223 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: Razorine Flatboy
Blade: Perma-Sharp (8 shaves, 15 passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop G5C
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Taconic Shave Cream Bay Rum
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Went with the Razorine Flatboy for my Friday and Saturday shaves. The Flatboy is a very capable razor. I find it very easy to use. Paired with a Perma-Sharp blade, the results are definitely DFS or better. I really need to reach for the Flatboy more often!

Same Supporting Cast. There are plenty of notes throughout my Journal regarding these excellent shaving items!

Superb shaves!

 

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Sunday 20240811
366 Shaves in 2024: 224 of 224 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Single Edge Sunday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Synthetic Sundays

Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3-A (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (2 Shaves, 4 Passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop G5C
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Cream Bay Rum
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

The RazoRock Hawk V3-A is a wonderful AC blade razor. Nice combination of efficient, smooth and predictable. Decent balance, especially with the Timeless Crown Ti handle. Not quite as nimle and maneuverable as my Top Tier AC blade razors. Overall, a very effective razor. The V3-A sits near the top of my 2nd Tier of AC razors. An excellent razor, and an excellent value in AC blade razors!

Same excellent Supporting Cast since Thursday. The more I use Taconic Shave Cream, the more I want to use it!

Superb shave!

 

[Eric_75]

Random question, David.

When did you first start mixing and using the Bootlegger's blends?

 

[never-stop-learning]

Random question, David.

When did you first start mixing and using the Bootlegger's blends?

Good morning, Eric. Hope you're having a great day!

I think I started mixing and using the Bootlegger's blends sometime In early 2020.

El Dorado and Green Freeze are the blends I use the most.

 

[Eric_75]

Good morning, Eric. Hope you're having a great day!

I think I started mixing and using the Bootlegger's blends sometime In early 2020.

El Dorado and Green Freeze are the blends I use the most.

Excellent, my friend. Thank you.

El Dorado and Green Freeze remain my two favorites.

 

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Monday 20240812
366 Shaves in 2024: 225 of 225 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3-A (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (3 Shaves, 6 Passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop G5C
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Cream Bay Rum
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Same kit as yesterday. The RazoRock Hawk V3-A provides outstanding performance and results!

Superb shave!

 

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Tuesday 20240813
366 Shaves in 2024: 226 of 226 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3-A (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (4 Shaves, 8 Passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop G5C
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Cream Bay Rum
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Same kit as yesterday. Love shaving with the RazoRock Hawk V3-A!

Superb shave!

 

[never-stop-learning]

Wednesday 20240814
366 Shaves in 2024: 227 of 227 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3-A (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (5 Shaves, 10 Passes)

Thursday 20240815
366 Shaves in 2024: 228 of 228 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3-A (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (6 Shaves, 12 Passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop G5C
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Cream Bay Rum
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Same kit since Sunday. Awesome performance and results!

Superb shave!

 

[Eric_75]

Have a great weekend, David.

God bless you and the family.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Have a great weekend, David.

God bless you and the family.

Thank you, Eric.

God bless you and your family.

 

[never-stop-learning]

Friday 20240816
366 Shaves in 2024: 229 of 229 = 100%
Clubman Friday
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3-A (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (6 Shaves, 12 Passes)

Saturday 20240817
366 Shaves in 2024: 230 of 230 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Razor: RazoRock Hawk V3-A (Timeless Crown TRH8 Ti Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (7 Shaves, 14 Passes)

Brush: AP Shave Co Lemon Drop G5C
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Taconic Shave Cream Bay Rum
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud Virgin Island Bay Rum

Last shaves with this week's kit. Consistently excellent performance and results!

Superb shaves!

 

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Sunday 20240818
366 Shaves in 2024: 231 of 231 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Single Edge Sunday
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)
Synthetic Sundays

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (8 Shaves, 16 Passes)

Brush: Wald A1 Nimbus Bloodline Synthetic Fan
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Jack Black Supreme Tub Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud

This is an outstanding kit. Leading the way is the Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB GTC, my favorite razor. The Ti Vector SB glides through my barbed wire beard.

This week's Supporting Cast is Top Tier:

The Wald A1 Nimbus Bloodline Synthetic Fan is right up there with my favorite synthetic brushes.

The lather bowl remains my favored Captain's Choice Copper.

Jack Black Supreme Tub Cream has been a wonderful discovery.

And aftershave doesn't get much better than Clubman Pinaud.

Superb shave!

 

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Monday 20240819
366 Shaves in 2024: 232 of 232 = 100%
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Feather SS Artist Club Japanese Straight Razor
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (9 Shaves, 18 Passes)

Brush: Wald A1 Nimbus Bloodline Synthetic Fan
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper
Lather: Jack Black Supreme Tub Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud

Changed things up this evening and went with the Feather SS Artist Club Japanese Straight Razor, paired with a Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG blade. Got a nice 2-Pass SAS/CCS result with one small nick on my chin - easily closed by the alum block. I've got to practice more to develop the required muscle memory. The Feather SS Japanese Straight is definitely a fun razor.

The Supporting Cast remains the same as yesterday.

Excellent shave!

 

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Tuesday 20240820
366 Shaves in 2024: 233 of 233 = 100%
Blackland Brotherhood
High Efficiency Razors Summer 2024
Steep Angle Shaving Alliance (SASA)

Razor: Blackland Razors Ti Vector SB (Rosseforp GTC 25g Handle)
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild Protouch MG (10 Shaves, 20 Passes)

Brush: Wald A1 Nimbus Bloodline Synthetic Fan
Bowl: Captain's Choice Copper

Lather: Jack Black Supreme Tub Cream
Aftershave: Clubman Pinaud

Same kit as Sunday. I love shaving with the Ti Vector SB GTC! Outstanding performance and results!

Superb shave!