Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Ozymandias - Soap
Post Shave: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Fragrance: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
Very nice shave today. APR was out of business when I entered the hobby and it is a shame what happened there. I got this smush/sample from u/VisceralWatch a while ago. A really nice, interesting, soap and scent, and today I used up the last bit I had of it.
The razor is my second Puma 89. This one was a deal I could not pass on. I put a coticule edge on it. Here is the video of that.
I’ve been aware of the hobby for a very long time. My first serious bout of straight razor shaving was 10-12 years ago, and I used to refer to the Badger & Blade people as ” those crazy razor guys .“ I never really thought I would become one :)
That’s great. I was at a large company when that movie came out and a bunch of GenXers took up straights at that time. I guess the movie might have had an influence. I’ve always been enamored with the elegance of straights. I feel like I’ve finally cracked the code with them. As an aside, you posted that you have 430ish straight shaves. I think you’re off by about 100. I’m currently at 541, and you are almost always a little ahead of me.
June 18, 2024
Brush: AP Shave Co White 26mm Gelousy SHD
Razor: Puma 89 #2 11/16 Full Hollow
Lather: Australian Private Reserve - Ozymandias - Soap
Post Shave: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Aftershave
Post Shave: Thayers - Lavender - Toner
Fragrance: Imaginary Authors - Telegrama - Eau de Parfum
Talc: Pinaud Clubman Finest Powder
Very nice shave today. APR was out of business when I entered the hobby and it is a shame what happened there. I got this smush/sample from u/VisceralWatch a while ago. A really nice, interesting, soap and scent, and today I used up the last bit I had of it.
The razor is my second Puma 89. This one was a deal I could not pass on. I put a coticule edge on it. Here is the video of that.
I had assumed you were in the hobby for longer! Probably due to your advanced
agematurity.I’ve been aware of the hobby for a very long time. My first serious bout of straight razor shaving was 10-12 years ago, and I used to refer to the Badger & Blade people as ” those crazy razor guys .“ I never really thought I would become one :)
That would make it right after “The Scene That Saved Dovo From Bankrupcy”. Did it also get you?
I liked that movie but somehow was unaware of that scene.
Apparently this scene has triggered a massive straight razor boom
That’s great. I was at a large company when that movie came out and a bunch of GenXers took up straights at that time. I guess the movie might have had an influence. I’ve always been enamored with the elegance of straights. I feel like I’ve finally cracked the code with them. As an aside, you posted that you have 430ish straight shaves. I think you’re off by about 100. I’m currently at 541, and you are almost always a little ahead of me.
I think I’m ahead of you in open blade shaves by 4, but I’m pretty sure I have only 436 straight razor shaves. I use my Wecks quite a lot
Ahh. That makes sense. The numbers have to work in order for me to feel comfortable in the world :)