It’s 2015 over here now…
Last year was fun, frustrating, stressful and boring… in other words, like all years so far. But shaving is still enjoyable and relaxing, and sharing via this blog is still rewarding – so I’ll keep doing both.
Have a happy, productive and well shaven 2015!
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Peppermint Soap
Lather: Col Conk’s Bay Rum
Brush: Semogue TSN 2012 LE mixed boar/badger
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic with a Treet Platinum
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum
Taken from The Gentlemen’s Book of Etiquette and Manual of Politeness, from the best French, English, and American Authorities – printed in 1860!
…every sensible man will shave himself, if only as an exercise of character, for a man should learn to live, in every detail without assistance. Moreover, in most cases, we shave ourselves better than barbers can do.
While it may take a little less character to shave in this day and age than it did back in antebellum America, the idea that men (and women) should strive to be self sufficient to the best of their abilities holds true – at the very least when it comes to shaving!
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Orange Soap
Lather: Orange EO Soap
Brush: Vie Long 13051M pure unbleached horse
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic with a fresh Treet Platinum
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Orange Soap
Lather: Mike’s Natural Lemongrass & Eucalyptus
Brush: Semogue TSN 2012 LE mixed boar/badger
Razor: Parker 22R TTO with a Wilkinson Sword
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Proraso Liquid After Shave Balm
While Norwegians – being sensible people – celebrate Jul (aka Midwinter blot, Yule, Mōdraniht, Dísablót, Kwanzaa, Dies Natalis Solis Invicti, or many other mid winter celebrations) on Christmas Eve, I’ll take the opportunity on Christmas Day to wish you all a well shaven holiday.
Simply as that – tired, no time, day off.
…so off course it is safe – duh!
Pre-shave: Dr Bronner’s Liquid Orange Soap
Lather: Prairie Creation’s Walter soap
Brush: Vie Long 14033 mixed horse/badger
Razor: Parker 22R TTO with a fresh Wilkinson Sword
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, alum, and Krampert’s Finest Bay Rum
Pre-shave: N/A
Lather: Aubrey Organics North Wood brushless cream
Brush: N/A
Razor: Cadet TTO-13 with a Green Astra blade
Post-shave: Cool water rinse, and BodyShop Face Protector
Not feeling my best today, but a simple one pass SAS makes me feel better.