Dave in KY's Videos and Hangout

Sunday January 29, 2023
Razor: Autostrop A1
Blade: Gem SS
Brush: Sorrentini Clown Puke/Synthetic
Soap: A&E NYC (1508.5)
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: A&E NYC
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,546

Yesterday was the A2 and today is the A1's turn. My 2 favorite Autostrops by far. I've been hitting this soap harder than every other day since I didn't start the 1508.5 at the beginning of Jan as I should have. Trying to make up for lost time. While there is still a lot of life left in this soap, it has shown it's first sign of weakness......the donut hole has begun........

Monday January 30, 2023
Razor: 1910 Dandy Razor
Blade: Gem SS (Modified)
Brush: Vintage Bone & Cedar handle/Boti Badger
Soap: A&E NYC (1508.5)
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: A&E NYC
Fragrance: PdP #63
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,547

Tuesday January 31, 2023
Razor: 1910 Dandy Razor
Blade: Gem SS (Modified)
Brush: Spartan Custom/Cashmere
Soap: Ethos Bergamotto Tallow Shave Creme
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Tortola (Tropical Bay Rum) SFS
Fragrance: PdP #63
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,548
https://youtu.be/fQX1kaj6E1E

Wednesday February 1, 2023
Razor: Schick Type "F" Injector
Blade: Injector ??
Brush: MrEE LE/Tuxedo
Soap: Ethos Bay Rum
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Bay Rum
Fragrance: 
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,549

Will get back to the 1508.5 of NYC tomorrow but just had to use the Bay Rum today. I know there are many iterations and preferences and I am by no means an authority on what a Bay Rum is. But I AM an authourity on what I like and THIS is MY BAY RUM. Awesome scent and with the quality lather and ingrediants to make my skin wake up. GREAT job Frank Dragonsbeard and has me thinking hard on my soap collection and what I should narrow things down to. Why have all these amazing for my skin soaps and not get to them on a more regular time frame due to rotations. Dave is putting his thinking cap on........Have a great day everyone !

Tuesday January 31, 2023
Razor: 1910 Dandy Razor
Blade: Gem SS (Modified)
Brush: Spartan Custom/Cashmere
Soap: Ethos Bergamotto Tallow Shave Creme
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Tortola (Tropical Bay Rum) SFS
Fragrance: PdP #63
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,548
https://youtu.be/fQX1kaj6E1E

The enablement in this video is strong. I have been fighting off both of these because I said I was going to focus on trying new scents outside of my comfort zone. I don't think I will be able to hold out though. I have made multiple visits to the Ethos site today. You know, just looking around.

Tuesday January 31, 2023
Razor: 1910 Dandy Razor
Blade: Gem SS (Modified)
Brush: Spartan Custom/Cashmere
Soap: Ethos Bergamotto Tallow Shave Creme
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Tortola (Tropical Bay Rum) SFS
Fragrance: PdP #63
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,548
https://youtu.be/fQX1kaj6E1E

The enablement in this video is strong. I have been fighting off both of these because I said I was going to focus on trying new scents outside of my comfort zone. I don't think I will be able to hold out though. I have made multiple visits to the Ethos site today. You know, just looking around.

Sorry, unintentional Frank says he has Bergamoto splash back ups so, Getcha some

Thursday February 2, 2023
Razor: Schick Type "D" Injector
Blade: Injector ??
Brush: Rubberset 400/Tuxedo
Soap: A&E NYC (1508.5 Project)
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: A&E NYC Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,550

I've been on the fence on selling this one as I reduce the den somewhat. Reason being I don't reach for it much and I don't know if I had sellers regret, if I could find another one let alone in this condition and in the original case. After yesterday's stellar shave with the "F" Type I decided it was the D's turn. Another stellar Injector shave with the Type "D" known for it's scissor action design which allows opening for cleaning. A question always asked about Injectors is, Which is the most aggressive Injector. I've used all the letters and TRUST me, it's the "D". This has blade feel for certain and if you are careless it will make you pay, pay attention and you are rewarded with a great shave. It dispells the other common comment about Injectors that they are like "cheating" on shaving or they are as close to "carts" as you can get..........Not the "D"! Have a great day everyone !!

Friday February 3, 2023
Razor: Timeless .95 OC
Blade: Euromax
Brush: Semogue/Boar
Soap: A&E NYC (1508.5 Project)
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: A&E NYC Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,551

Starting to think I'd prefer giving away some soap again or using in the shower to go thru it quicker rather than this method..........

Saturday February 4, 2023
Razor: RR Hawk V3
Blade: Feather Pro
Brush: WW Beehive/Badger
Soap: Shannon's Pineapple/Banana
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos Tortola SFS
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,552

Sunday February 5, 2023
Razor: Rockwell 6S Plate 5
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: KB "The Kentuckian"/Timberwolf
Soap: A&E NYC (1508.5 Project)
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: A&E NYC
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,553

So a legitimate question was asked about this soap I'm trying to kill and have had for about 6 years roughly. It is on the ropes and it had these white spots in it which I have to say can be less than attractive. Some see them and think their soap has gone bad and even called it mold. It is NOT mold and not harmful to you nor does it affect the lather quality. Ha it happen years ago with another soap and the maker explained it to me. Seems it would be worth sharing here for others not to panick when/if they see it in their soap. I had a friend throw a bunch out thinking it was mold, again it is NOT. If the appearance bothers you all you need to do is SLOWLY heat/warm it in a microwave........SLOWLY. I do 5-10 seconds at a time. the goal is to warm it up to a gel/semi-liquid state WITHOUT cooking/boiling it and then stir the ingrediants together again. The white you see is the salt compound in the Stearic Acid. What's Stearic Acid that you see in soaps ? Here's a googled quote/description:

"Stearic Acid is a saturated long-chain fatty acid with an 18-carbon backbone. Stearic acid is found in various animal and plant fats, and is a major component of cocoa butter and shea butter. NCI Thesaurus (NCIt) Stearic acid is a white solid with a mild odor. Floats on water."

Once you have things stirred together again, you simply let it cool again to firm up and it's ready to use as shave soap again but looks better. Same lather quality etc. Lesson is, don't throw away your soap if it's just the white spots of the salt from the stearic acid. Use it as is or give it a warm make-over. Hope everyone has a great day !

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