Anything that can go wrong will happen while I'm shaving...

Tabac Tuesday? 

Today's shave... Awesome!

I'm really warming up to the scent of Tabac. No need to warmup to the performance... It's outstanding! The blade was on its last leg, I think, at shave #4. Still, it pulled it off with the assistance of the (wonderful) Overlander.

I tried something different with the post shave. After watching that most recent review of Paul's brushes, I decided to try a shave cool down with an ice cube. It really does feel good. I may have to start doing that regularly. I've also been told ice has a bit of moisture in it... So it could be hydrating.

I then put on the Stirling Glacial Post Shave Balm to finish it up and I'm ready to face the afternoon! Have a good one DFS.

A great shave write up and fun to read!

Regarding the hydrating properties of ic, have you heard of the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide? 

What are some of the dangers associated with DHMO?
Each year, Dihydrogen Monoxide is a known causative component in many thousands of deaths and is a major contributor to millions upon millions of dollars in damage to property and the environment. Some of the known perils of Dihydrogen Monoxide are:

Death due to accidental inhalation of DHMO, even in small quantities.
Prolonged exposure to solid DHMO causes severe tissue damage.
Excessive ingestion produces a number of unpleasant though not typically life-threatening side-effects.
DHMO is a major component of acid rain.
Gaseous DHMO can cause severe burns.
Contributes to soil erosion.
Leads to corrosion and oxidation of many metals.
Contamination of electrical systems often causes short-circuits.
Exposure decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes.
Found in biopsies of pre-cancerous tumors and lesions.
Given to vicious dogs involved in recent deadly attacks.
Often associated with killer cyclones in the U.S. Midwest and elsewhere, and in hurricanes including deadly storms in Florida, New Orleans and other areas of the southeastern U.S.
Thermal variations in DHMO are a suspected contributor to the El Nino weather effect.

People think we're putting ourselves in danger using such sharp blades, especially those of us who choose to wield a straight razor. Guess they haven't heard of this horrific chemical? Who knew wet shaving could be so dangerous?

Today's shave... Awesome!

I'm really warming up to the scent of Tabac. No need to warmup to the performance... It's outstanding! The blade was on its last leg, I think, at shave #4. Still, it pulled it off with the assistance of the (wonderful) Overlander.

I tried something different with the post shave. After watching that most recent review of Paul's brushes, I decided to try a shave cool down with an ice cube. It really does feel good. I may have to start doing that regularly. I've also been told ice has a bit of moisture in it... So it could be hydrating.

I then put on the Stirling Glacial Post Shave Balm to finish it up and I'm ready to face the afternoon! Have a good one DFS.

Man I love this picture!!

And welcome to the tallow Tabac club. Don’t worry about ever running out… you have a friend with a substantial supply who likes to share.

Today's shave... Awesome!

I'm really warming up to the scent of Tabac. No need to warmup to the performance... It's outstanding! The blade was on its last leg, I think, at shave #4. Still, it pulled it off with the assistance of the (wonderful) Overlander.

I tried something different with the post shave. After watching that most recent review of Paul's brushes, I decided to try a shave cool down with an ice cube. It really does feel good. I may have to start doing that regularly. I've also been told ice has a bit of moisture in it... So it could be hydrating.

I then put on the Stirling Glacial Post Shave Balm to finish it up and I'm ready to face the afternoon! Have a good one DFS.

Man I love this picture!!

And welcome to the tallow Tabac club. Don’t worry about ever running out… you have a friend with a substantial supply who likes to share.

Thanks Paul.

I'm not worried about running out... according to the soothsayer Eric, my death from dihydrogen monoxide poisoning is iminent.

On the other hand, the money is going out the door anyway. Just snagged 300 Astra SPs for $24 on Amazon. $8/100 is a good price, I believe. If the cheap blades work well in this razor, might as well use them!

Nice move. I snagged the 500 pack for $40 a couple days ago

A few of us over on the Lather Talk Discord channel were talking about the future of Russian blades being sold in the US…

Whoa, I never even thought about that. So many of them do come from Russia, too.

Time to go buy another 300, I think. Lol.

I panicked for nothing, btw.

Now, should my Nacet collection run low (I have around 500 of those, I believe)... Lol.

Wow, another fun thing... My package from The Razor Company left Ann Arbor Michigan en route to Upstate NY the other day. It just arrived in Fort Worth Texas.

I don't claim to be an expert in shipping methods or US Geography... But this seems like a play right out of American Airlines playbook... "You want to fly from NY to Pennsylvania? Sure, but we have a pit stop in Nevada."

What?!?

Nice move. I snagged the 500 pack for $40 a couple days ago

A few of us over on the Lather Talk Discord channel were talking about the future of Russian blades being sold in the US…

Whoa, I never even thought about that. So many of them do come from Russia, too.

Time to go buy another 300, I think. Lol.

I panicked for nothing, btw.

Now, should my Nacet collection run low (I have around 500 of those, I believe)... Lol.

There seems to be conflicting info on the web as to where they are currently made:

https://www.italianbarber.com/products/1...100-blades

Astra Superior Platinum double-edge blades are made by The Gillette Company in their St. Petersburg, Russia blade plant.  Originally they were produced in the Czech Republic but after Gillette purchased the company, production was moved to their premier blade producing facility.  These blades offer an excellent combination of smoothness, sharpness and longevity and are sure to become a favorite.  They will fit all modern double-edge razors.

Made in Russia.

WCS Says:

"Originally manufactured in the Czech Republic, now they are produced in Russia."

https://www.westcoastshaving.com/product...y%20razors.

One more:
https://originalshavecompany.com/brands/astra/

Marmara Ltd Co. was established in 1985 as the distributor of Astra Razor Blades.  Marmara Ltd Co. distributed Astra Razor Blades in Turkey for more than 20 years. In 1996, Astra joined The Gillette Company, who later, in 2005, merged with Procter & Gamble, making Astra a brand of Procter & Gamble.  Astra blades are now being manufactured in the Procter & Gamble plant in Russia.

I believe you are right sir! Made in Russia. Though it does look like their CZ distribution location is still in existence?

Darn. Time to panic again. Lol.

I love Astra SP & Perma-Sharp blades, but plenty of nice non-Russian made blades out there too. Off the top of my head:

1. Kai (Japan)
2. Feather (Japan)
3. Personna Med Prep (USA)
4. Bic (Greece)
5. Wilkinson Sword (Germany)
6. Lord (Egypt)

Today's shave... Awesome!

I'm really warming up to the scent of Tabac. No need to warmup to the performance... It's outstanding! The blade was on its last leg, I think, at shave #4. Still, it pulled it off with the assistance of the (wonderful) Overlander.

I tried something different with the post shave. After watching that most recent review of Paul's brushes, I decided to try a shave cool down with an ice cube. It really does feel good. I may have to start doing that regularly. I've also been told ice has a bit of moisture in it... So it could be hydrating.

I then put on the Stirling Glacial Post Shave Balm to finish it up and I'm ready to face the afternoon! Have a good one DFS.

Man I love this picture!!

And welcome to the tallow Tabac club. Don’t worry about ever running out… you have a friend with a substantial supply who likes to share.

Love the picture too!

Not to downplay Stubble Daddy's stockpile and good thinking ahead, but Amazon has Tabac replacement pucks available (10 left as I write this), and the ingredients list Potassium and Sodium Tallowate.