Stubble Daddy’s Shave Journal of Awesomeness and Honesty ...

Very nice photo Paul!  Is that the $8 photo software you mentioned?

Thanks Mike. Yes, it’s Camera+

Ha!  How apt - "Camera+" - the exact opposite of my very non-photographic memory.  Thanks Paul.  I get by with a little help from my friends.

Today’s Handcraft:

Today’s Handcraft. Black Locust wood w/ 28mm Synbad Fan knot

Very pretty work Paul, and those are great photos to show it in too.

Razor: Timeless 95 w/ Mongoose Handle
Brush: Trotter Handcrafts - Black Locust w/ 28mm Synbad Fan Knot
Soap: Moon - Union
Aftershave: Williams Aqua Velma (Spanish)
Blade: Personna Med Prep

Added a Mongoose handle to the Timeless. The Titanium handles I had previously used were just way too light and balance was always off. The Mongoose brings substantial weight and great balance to the Timeless.

I was also pretty excited to use the Black Locus brush handle I made yesterday. I've been trying to make my handles a little taller, a little chunkier, heavier and even went as far as to try making the base flatter. See, I do listen to feedback

The Spanish Aqua Velva was something I kept seeing on the forums and have always wanted to try. I would agree the scent is more refined than the "ice" version we get here in the US. Comes in a nice glass bottle and is pretty cheap at Maggards ($14 for 200ml).

Moon's "Union" is my favorite new soap. It perfectly captures what I think of and want in a "Barbershop" scent'. Performance is also elite-level for me in every aspect. The Spanish Aqua Velva was a very good match-up for the Union soap!

It was a great shave overall. Happy Friday!

This evening’s Handcraft is titled “Scoville”.

Thank you Eric for another amazing pour. This one was my favorite that you sent me. She turned like a dream.

I also treated myself to a new carbide cutting tool today. It’s kinda nice having the Grizzly Tool Headquarters exactly 1 mile from your house. But ya, my mind is blown. I needed this exact tool a long time ago!

That came out beautifully! Great job on all three handles, and congrats on the new carbide. I've considered pulling the trigger on one of those a few times, but could never bring myself to do it. I might have to reconsider.

Gorgeous!

You are definitely at the proverbial "next level" with that cutter.  May I ask how you picked "Scoville"?  

Gorgeous!

You are definitely at the proverbial "next level" with that cutter.  May I ask how you picked "Scoville"?  

Thanks Mike.

I’m a big fan of spicy food (especially Thai food) and hot peppers / hot sauces.

The “Scoville” scale is the measurement for spice level.

The vibrant red, orange and green colors in Eric’s pour instantly reminded me of hot peppers!

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scoville_scale

That came out beautifully! Great job on all three handles, and congrats on the new carbide. I've considered pulling the trigger on one of those a few times, but could never bring myself to do it. I might have to reconsider.

I’ve been watching (aka internet spying) on some of the guys that turn handles for a living... they all seem to use these carbide wheels.

It wasn’t cheap, but I can tell it’s going to make things a lot easier!

Thanks again Eric. I greatly appreciate all your knowledge and the items you sent me!