Shaving notes of the MaineYooper

A very tough start to the day, with my wife waking me up at 3am, no heat! Again. Third time in as many months. So by 3:30, I am trudging through snow over my knees to make sure that the vent is clear (it is). Thankfully, fireplace works and 2 small ceramic heaters keep the bedroom warm.

Tech just called me (I had to work), and he got it going. A part replaced in December was acting up. I thanked him profusely for figuring out the problem (going to be a big OT bill) as I thought he'd already left, given what he knew then. And I told him to work up a quote for their recommended boiler.

Shaving related, I have thoroughly enjoyed the Maggard premium boar knots this week. And I really like the one Paul D sent me, the Ever-Ready handle. Today was water in a big mixing bowl with heated tea kettle water! And I used a big SynBad knot in Trotter Handcrafts maple handle. Lovely shave, even if the room was cooler than I like it!

Hope everyone else is doing better than me today!

Ouch! Sorry to read about your troubles. When the thaw comes, at least you have Maine mud season to look forward to.

Same here Eric.  Good luck on the heater front.

I like the wolf that ate the groundhog. Made me think of this guy. 

My new scuttle, once lather was in it, reminded me of Ken's photos. Good thing I'd already decided what I was doing this morning when I took the snap last night!



The Fluffy Industries 86S was already on deck, as was the soap. And I decided to use the straight for the first pass. Once I was building/warming the lather in the scuttle, I realized it reminded me of Ken's photos. Over coffee as I write this is when I realized how much of this morning's shave was due to Ken! I'll claim the scuttle and the General, but the soap was mentioned by Ken (and Dave) and the straight was given to me by Ken in December, I think. Thanks, Ken! It was an outstanding shave, and the bigger scuttle, with the ridges instead of grooves, really worked up a nice, warm, lather. I still built it up more on my face, because that is fun!

On a technical note, I am having difficulty getting comfortable with using the SR on my left (nondominant) side. I switched hands, but knew that would be a blood bath, so switched back to right hand on left side. Awkward. Hopefully it is something I can adjust to and make this fun. Well, funner. I had fun and enjoyment doing the first pass, and even got my neck on the right side! Progress!

Have a great day, folks. Off to work for a meeting, then home for housework (which means coffee, too!).

Great shave progress and read Eric. Hope the meeting goes well !

Sounds good to me Eric. You are progressing with the straight. It takes time to get the muscle memory down. Finding the the hold and strokes that are comfortable. Is more than half the battle. Once you get a routine down. Then it becomes more enjoyable. Have a good day buddy. 
Fluffy

Shaving with your non dominant hand?  For me thats called growing a beard.   I've had three shoulder surgeries over the years, two on my right side with each one requiring a six week stay in a sling 24/7 and both times the right arm was in a sling I grew a beard.  I suppose I could have used an electric but seriously, a guy has to have standards. 

Good luck with the straight.

Shaving with your non dominant hand?  For me thats called growing a beard.   I've had three shoulder surgeries over the years, two on my right side with each one requiring a six week stay in a sling 24/7 and both times the right arm was in a sling I grew a beard.  I suppose I could have used an electric but seriously, a guy has to have standards. 

Good luck with the straight.

I had one surgery on the right. The left is feeling like it's heading that way and the right has gotten to the point it's usually in excruciating pain and I may need it done again. Just wonder if it's worth it......

Shaving with your non dominant hand?  For me thats called growing a beard.   I've had three shoulder surgeries over the years, two on my right side with each one requiring a six week stay in a sling 24/7 and both times the right arm was in a sling I grew a beard.  I suppose I could have used an electric but seriously, a guy has to have standards. 

Good luck with the straight.

I had one surgery on the right. The left is feeling like it's heading that way and the right has gotten to the point it's usually in excruciating pain and I may need it done again. Just wonder if it's worth it......

I think it’s worth it. At least I have no regrets. It’s a big deal. Painful with a long rehab but I have full use of both arms without pain in movement, lifting weights, general activities or sleeping. I can now confidently say that a shoulder repair hurts more than a hip replacement. It has a longer disability period and a longer rehab. I completely understand your hesitation about another shoulder surgery.  It took me 10 years after my first surgery to finally decide to have the other one fixed. Then only 5 years for the third time. Honestly I think they got easier mostly because I knew what was coming and was able to mentally prepare for it. Like I said, I’m glad I did the third surgery. They had to clean up some of the old repair, fix up some new damage and also repair a torn bicep so I needed the fix and I’m full function without pain in my shoulders. Now if only they could do something about my spine