Fluffy’s Curmudgeon Corner

I guess it's true: practice makes perfect. Who knew? 

Tabac Tuesday 

Prosperity Razor 
Fluffy Industries Octagon Oumo Blonde Horse
Tabac Soap and Aftershave 

Well the blonde brush even after a couple soaks and cleaning lathers still has a bit of barnyard ambiance. Luckily I’ve spent a fair amount of time in barns so no biggie. Both horse knots are pretty similar. A lot more “floppy” than any of my other knots. Not bad, just different. Slightly prickly we’ll see if they soften up with use. 
Hope you are all having a good Wednesday. 
Fluffy

So many words, catchphrases, acronyms in this hobby... That needs to be a Standard: Barnyard Ambiance.

Absolutely befitting and hilarious.

Wednesday’s Shave 

FW Engels Red Star Razor
Vintage Williams Shave Soap 
Fluffy Industries 86S Grey Horse Hair Oumo
AV AS 

Nice shave with the old Williams. The Horse knot has lost most of it odor. And is not bad to use. A little more floppy than any of my other brushes. 
As the hairs are much less stiff. 
Thanks for reading. 
Fluffy

Thursday’s Shave 

No Pic……. :0

Wilkinson Empire Razor
Seaforth Spiced Shave Soap
Fluffy Industries Octagon Oumo Blonde Horse
Old Spice AS

Had a early shave with the new to me Wilkinson SE razor. Had to be back in to work at 2200hrs. 
And left my phone downstairs. So no pic or video. 
I apologize to any of my throng of adoring fans. 
I was going to hold off on the first use till I could film it properly. But it was just too shiny and tempting. The razor is in really good nick. And the blades are all in very good shape, but for one of the 7 with a big chip in it. 
I took one of the blades to the stones and did what I would normally do to a new to me straight. 
After about half an hour I got it to where I wanted it. The one thing missing from my set is the strop for the self stropping aspect of this razor. 
So I used my paddle strop and fingers to give it a little post hone strop. 
The result was a shave that was interesting and fun. Though not quite as sharp as I like. 
The blade is nice but not up to my standards. 
So it shall be touched up. And the second shave will be filmed and posted up. 
Initial thoughts on the Wilkinson Empire Self Stropping Razor. 
It’s top heavy. Takes a bit of getting used to. The loading of the blades takes a good bit of care to do without possibly damaging them. But once you do it a few times that shouldn’t be an issue. 
The adjustment of the roller guard for aggressiveness. Works very well. And the roller guard helps the razor glide around your face. While leaving the soap in place for the blade to use. In general I like it. Once I get the blades honed up to snuff. Then I’ll be using it occasionally to switch things up. 

In other news I’ve been back in Daddy’s Girl since 2200 Thursday. And as of this time 0430 Friday. 
Sock Puppet Bob, Mini Me, AST Barbie and I are out on ice patrol. Alas the road temp gauge is averaging 37 degrees. And if my remember my 4th grade science class that means ice is not in the offing just yet. So we will remain on the route patrolling it like a great white shark looking for sea lions, seals or maybe a girl in a bikini. 
Hope all of you have a Good Friday. 
Fluffy

Friday’s Shave 

Occam Nano Schick P30 (1)
Fluffy Industries Octagon Oumo Blonde Horse
Seaforth Spiced Soap and Aftershave 

Did a easy safety razor shave on account of no sleep thru Thursday night. Because “Safety is a full time job”.  
Heading out early in the am to my side gig doing security at the Synagogue. Hang out with some nice people and make a little extra money. 
Have a good Saturday guys. 
Fluffy

Sunday’s Shave 

Wilkinson Self Stropper
Fluffy Industries Octagon
Sudsey Soapery Cola Soap
Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Navy Aftershave 
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