TBoner wrote:
Regardless, glad the 31020 is working for you.
Mine is nearly broken-in and lathering quite nicely.
The backstory here is that Tim was nice enough to lend me his lovingly broken-in 31020. Unfortunately, some gentleperson employed by the USPS opened the package and helped himself/herself to the brush; the remains of the package continued to its destination. Thanks for the reminder, Tim, of my utter and abysmal failure in shipping.
Best,
Chris
“Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Hot Shower/Proraso Glycerin Cleansing Bar/Hot Towel
1955 Gillette Flare Tip SS
Gillette 7 O'Clock Yellow (Shave #1)
Omega Stripey Badger 63171
German Nivea SC
Pinaud Clubman A/S
Vaseline IRML Lotion
My last go around with a 7 O'Clock Yellow blade did not go as well as this. Unbelievable. All components in today's shave performed admirably. I really don't have much else to say. Very pleased with today's shave.
HBK42581 wrote:My last go around with a 7 O'Clock Yellow blade did not go as well as this. Unbelievable. All components in today's shave performed admirably. I really don't have much else to say. Very pleased with today's shave.
Scott, there's nothing like hitting the "sweet spot...."
Gillette TV SS & Annsey Gillette Platinum blade
Simpson Duke #2 Best
Trumpers Limes shave cream
D R Harris's Arlington A/S Milk ( old )
Trumpers Wild Fern
Taylors of Old Bond Street Sandalwood Shaving Soap
Simpson Tulip 2
Merkur Futur w/Super Iridium
D.R. Harris Lavender Water
Castle Forbes Lavender Oil Aftershave Balm
Another lovely shave and no sting from the lavender water.
I've realized that I like to finish the shave with a little alcohol before applying the balm.
TBoner wrote:
Regardless, glad the 31020 is working for you.
Mine is nearly broken-in and lathering quite nicely.
The backstory here is that Tim was nice enough to lend me his lovingly broken-in 31020. Unfortunately, some gentleperson employed by the USPS opened the package and helped himself/herself to the brush; the remains of the package continued to its destination. Thanks for the reminder, Tim, of my utter and abysmal failure in shipping.
Not at all, not at all.
Really, I enjoy the breaking-in process. Allows me to lather up in the evenings, just to get those bristle tips split.
The Proraso is an efficacious splash. My wife likes the scent, and I can tolerate it, so I guess it will probably stay.
Regards,
Regards,
Tim
Why should we not meet, not always as dyspeptics, to tell our bad dreams, but sometimes as eupeptics, to congratulate each other on the ever-glorious morning? - Henry David Thoreau
Really, I enjoy the breaking-in process. Allows me to lather up in the evenings, just to get those bristle tips split.
Well, then, I'm glad to be of service.
Good morning. Thursday:
TV Superspeed w/IP
SR 3824
Coates Limes
Thayer's Lavender witch hazel
Poor Man's Pink
C/F Pre-shave as A/S
Best,
Chris
“Isn't it enough to see that a garden is beautiful without having to believe that there are fairies at the bottom of it too?”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Razor: Futur
Blade: Indian Wilkinson
Brush: Vulfix 2006 Pure Badger
Soap/Cream: Taylor’s Avocado cream
A/S: Dickinson’s Witch Hazel/Pre de Provence A/S balm
Tried a new blade this morning, which I had received as a sample. The results exceeded my expectations--a smooth, comfortable, irritation-free shave--and BBS too! I need to try a few more shaves with it, and also try one in another razor to see if it performs well there, too. But I’m a happy camper so far.
The witch hazel and Pre de Provence finish was a great way to top off this morning’s shaving experience.
