That’s definitely a big brush.

I bet it would work well for face lathering. If I had it I’d have to try!

Thursday, December 19, 2024

• Brush: Grizzly Bay - v24 Fanchurian 26mm badger
• Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
• Blade: Gillette - Perma-Sharp (2)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two Aftershave splash
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two EdT

I am off theme today for no reason other than to bask in the glory that is Roam Two.

So close to almost two weeks off of work. Have a good one y’all.

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Wednesday, December 18, 2024: SLS

• Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
• Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .68
• Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (2)
• Lather: Stirling - Oro Valley
• Post Shave: Stirling - Oro Valley Aftershave splash
• Fragrance: Stirling - Oro Valley EdT

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What did you think of your first use of the HoM base?

I’m glad to hear your wife made it through her chemotherapy! Having witnessed it with one of my family members, that’s a difficult struggle that I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

I’m so very sorry to hear about your dog. We also have elderly pets. Although we can see the inevitable coming, it unfortunately doesn’t make it that much easier when it arrives. All the best to you and your family.

Wednesday, December 18, 2024: BVWSC End of Year Edition

• Brush: SBS Elyria - TNS v9 28mm badger
• Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .68
• Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (1)
• Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die)
• Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - After the Rain Aftershave splash
• Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
• Fragrance: Stirling - Stirling One EdT

The last meeting of the Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club for the year is today, and this was a great way to end the year.

I’ve seen others describe this scent as almost funerary, which makes sense to me. I get florals in the scent, but they’re dry and wispy. I get a bit of smoke, but it’s faint—like a cold, overcast, closed-in winter morning in New England.

There’s a lot of subtle complexity here that I quite enjoy. I’m not sure I’d pick up a full set, but I’m definitely glad to have the opportunity to try this out.

Thanks @walden for sending around the smushes this month!

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Tuesday, December 17, 2024

• Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar brush
• Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .76
• Blade: Gillette - 7 O’Clock SharpEdge (3)
• Lather: Stirling - Ramblin’ Man
• Post Shave: Stirling - Ramblin’ Man Aftershave splash
• Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
• Fragrance: Stirling - Ramblin’ Man EdT

Off to celebrate my wife’s birthday, so wearing her favorite scent. I enjoy it as well, so it’s a win-win.

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Monday, December 16, 2024

• Brush: Grizzly Bay - v24 Fanchurian 26mm badger
• Razor: Eldrormr Industries - MM24
• Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (1)
• Lather: Stirling - Frankincense and Myrrh
• Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Master Recovery Splash
• Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
• Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag EdP

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Beautiful scales on this razor!

Monday, December 16, 2024

• Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar brush
• Razor: GEM - Micromatic Clog-Pruf
• Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (8)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Rhapsody (Soft Heart base)
• Post Shave: Stirling - Unscented Aftershave splash
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Rhapsody Aftershave Balm (Soft Heart base)
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavanille EdT

A very nice shave with Rhapsody. It works well for a rainy morning.

This weekend, and my holiday time off, can’t come soon enough. Have a good one all!

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Sunday, December 15, 2024

• Brush: SBS Elyria - TNS v9 28mm badger
• Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
• Blade: Gillette - Perma-Sharp (1)
• Lather: Zingari Man - The Master
• Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Master Recovery Splash
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Rhapsody Aftershave Balm (Soft Heart base)
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavender, Interrupted

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Thanks for the reminder! I’m looking forward to it.

Yeah I took your point. I don’t trust the two guys leading the company at this point, so I’m making moves toward the next thing.

I don’t mean to downplay how they must feel after a year of consistent loss. I have very little control over that though, and have put a ton of effort into my work this year.

It’s a bit of a bummer all around.

Nah man, I have no interest in running a company. I’ve considered transitioning to working as a consultant, but I don’t want to be responsible for other people’s checks.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

• Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
• Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
• Blade: Bolzano - Superinox (5)
• Lather: Stirling - Noble Man
• Post Shave: Stirling - Noble Man Aftershave splash
• Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
• Fragrance: Stirling - Noble Man EdT

Noble Man is a dupe of Creed’s ‘Millesime Imperial’ with notes of Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Violet Leaves, Orris, Salty Marine Accord, Cedarwood, Musk, and Sandalwood.

I was pleasantly surprised by the strength of the scent in the soap; it comes through clearly. It was a very enjoyable shave. I’m glad I picked this up.

The blade is toast, there was some definite tugging in my last pass. I might stick to 4 uses with future Superinox blades.

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Ah, yeah a union really isn’t an option. I work as a software developer, an industry in which unions don’t exist.

I appreciate the encouragement. My decision to leave hinges more on feeling like I’ve hit the ceiling of growth in my current position. I’m the most senior developer on the team, so there are few opportunities to learn from others in my day to day.

I’m definitely starting to send out résumés. We’ll see what happens!

I have found audiobooks to be hugely helpful in making progress through books. The ability to “read” while running, driving, or doing the dishes has helped me a lot.

Also try not to be too hard on yourself. Life isn’t only about improvement, it’s also important to have downtime.

Praise the weekend!

We found out today that our company is withholding a holiday bonus for the entire company because it was an unprofitable year. Understandable I guess, but still very disappointing. Especially since I feel like I’ve carried a lot of responsibility and execution this year.

My view is that we shouldn’t be punished because the execs are mismanaging the company…but what do I know?

Oh well, more motivation to find the next thing.

I’m very much looking forward to having almost two weeks off soon.

Also started playing the Path of Exile 2 open beta this week, and the game is freaking great. It’s a much more punishing and methodical ARPG than PoE 1, which is right up my alley. I’m really looking forward to how it evolves over time.

Friday, December 13, 2024

• Brush: Zenith - B21 boar
• Razor: GEM - Micromatic Clog-Pruf
• Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (7)
• Lather: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two
• Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two Aftershave splash
• Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
• Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two EdT

Praise the weekend.

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