There and Back Again, A Wet-Shaver's Tale

Great job on the storage box Eric !

4/3/ SOTD

Razor: Max Sprecher 8/8 near wedge
Brush: Sorrentino turquoise
Soap: CBL Orion Hammam Spa
Aftershave: CBL After Shave Tonic
EDC: Penhaligon's Savoy Steam

Max really does create functional art. Just a beautiful razor and very easy to handle. Three passes and a bit of clean up for a fantastic DFS+, a nice dousing with the EDC and I was good to go.





So I've been thinking that it's time to start properly storing my straights, and there aren't a lot of good options out there that don't cost a mint when you're looking at storing dozens of the things. I'm sure it's been done before, but this is my inexpensive and easy way to cobble something together. One of the local cigar shops sells their used wooden cigar boxes for a couple bucks each, so I grabbed a few. Fat Bottom Betty is apparently a popular brand there. Some cheap hobby wood, a table saw, some wood glue, and I'm pretty happy with the results.







Thanks for reading, and Happy Easter!

Let me ask you, because I'm completely ignorant to the subject... Is hanging the straights bad for them? That new one deserves some sort of prominent, open display... And Museum level security, too.

Great job on the storage box Eric !

Thanks Dave! I took a suggestion from Fluffy and picked up a flocking kit for the inside. Gave it a go last night, and will be taking a look to see how it turned out later this evening.

4/3/ SOTD

Razor: Max Sprecher 8/8 near wedge
Brush: Sorrentino turquoise
Soap: CBL Orion Hammam Spa
Aftershave: CBL After Shave Tonic
EDC: Penhaligon's Savoy Steam

Max really does create functional art. Just a beautiful razor and very easy to handle. Three passes and a bit of clean up for a fantastic DFS+, a nice dousing with the EDC and I was good to go.





So I've been thinking that it's time to start properly storing my straights, and there aren't a lot of good options out there that don't cost a mint when you're looking at storing dozens of the things. I'm sure it's been done before, but this is my inexpensive and easy way to cobble something together. One of the local cigar shops sells their used wooden cigar boxes for a couple bucks each, so I grabbed a few. Fat Bottom Betty is apparently a popular brand there. Some cheap hobby wood, a table saw, some wood glue, and I'm pretty happy with the results.







Thanks for reading, and Happy Easter!

Let me ask you, because I'm completely ignorant to the subject... Is hanging the straights bad for them? That new one deserves some sort of prominent, open display... And Museum level security, too.

I'm not sure, but I can't argue with you lol. Max does beautiful work, and I've considered putting a glass front display case together for it when I get the wood shop back up and running.

4/11 SOTD

Razor: Otto Busch Weltmeister

Brush: Sorrentino Turquoise

Soap: Ethos Grooming Colonia

Aftershave: Ethos Grooming Colonia

EDT: Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale Colonia

Ok, I finally got around to finishing a razor on the ancient ocean jasper DeepSea  is letting me use. I ran it through a synth progression up to the 12k Shapton and then ran it water-only on the jasper for a while. Didn't count strokes or anything, just ran it on there while a tv show was on in the background for 10 minutes or so, then gave it 30 each on the TM Rough Out and TM Notovan. The edge looked less polished than I get from lapping film(big surprise there), but it was popping hairs on the HHT like a boss, so I pulled it out for today's shave.

Loving...this...soap. I almost wish I'd picked up a few more from Frank while I was breaking the s-word that day, but this is the only one I got and it is a winner for sure. I've been using it with the Rockwell 6c all week for speedy shaves and I continue to be impressed with it. The edge on the Weltmeister did not disappoint, though it could have been a bit smoother. I can easily attribute that to user error since I don't know this stone yet. Three passes and some clean up left me with a very nice DFS+, though there was a bit of sting in the trouble spots when I ran the alum block over them. A few drops of the aftershave followed by a few sprays of the SF Colonia and I was good to go...nowhere. Sadly someone from church tested positive for covid so we are only live streaming for the next 2-3 weeks. I know that Zoom and the various other networking apps have been a great way to connect during all of this, but there is nothing like the personal contact that comes with a gathering, and I've been missing that the entire time I've been on midnights when 10:00am was the middle of the night for me, sleep-wise.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

4/12 SOTD; The Soberversary shave

Razor: Max Sprecher 

Brush: Sorrentino Turquoise

Soap: Asylum Shave Works Royal Fougere

Aftershave: Asylum Shave Works Royal Fougere

It's hard to believe that it's been 7 years since my last drink of alcohol. Knowing where I was then and seeing where I am now, I am continually grateful for how far I've come in that time. A few favorites were broken out for the occasion, including the lovely unobtanium Royal Fougere. Three passes left me with a very nice DFS+, and I left the shave den a happy man. It's often the simple things that make a day great.

Back on day shift! We're on 10 hour days and will probably be working weekends for a while, but I'm really looking forward to when my body adjusts to the change in sleep schedule. Thanks for reading and have a great day!

4/12 SOTD; The Soberversary shave

Razor: Max Sprecher 

Brush: Sorrentino Turquoise

Soap: Asylum Shave Works Royal Fougere

Aftershave: Asylum Shave Works Royal Fougere

It's hard to believe that it's been 7 years since my last drink of alcohol. Knowing where I was then and seeing where I am now, I am continually grateful for how far I've come in that time. A few favorites were broken out for the occasion, including the lovely unobtanium Royal Fougere. Three passes left me with a very nice DFS+, and I left the shave den a happy man. It's often the simple things that make a day great.

Back on day shift! We're on 10 hour days and will probably be working weekends for a while, but I'm really looking forward to when my body adjusts to the change in sleep schedule. Thanks for reading and have a great day!

BIG congratulations to your 7 year sobriety Eric. My father was an alcoholic and estranged from me for 30 years before getting sober for good. I know the hard steps to get right and I applaud you !!!

Congratulations Eric! That is an epic achievement.  

Congrats Eric!

Eric. This is the best thing I’ve read on DFS in a long time. Congrats my friend. I wish nothing but the best for you and your future!

-Paul

Congrats Eric I am happy for you buddy!