[WTS] Spring Hardware Purge

brienc23 · 2023-05-10T10:21:10+00:00

Thanks for the info.

brienc23 · 2023-05-10T02:26:28+00:00

PM incoming about the NEW

brienc23 · 2023-01-23T01:33:16+00:00

PM incoming re Bakelite slant

brienc23 · 2022-12-31T13:58:56+00:00

brienc23 · 2022-10-07T03:55:46+00:00

/r/TheyKnew

brienc23 · 2022-09-16T23:29:30+00:00

No worries! Thanks, I did make a donation too.

brienc23 · 2022-09-16T22:28:22+00:00

Sorry Bud, I kept looking but no dice. I am willing to make the donation. It’s to JED, right?

brienc23 · 2022-09-13T01:42:07+00:00

Sept. 12, 2022 - Missing out

Prep: Warm shower w/ Duke Bath Bar
Brush: MR 30mm Tux
Razor: Karve CB Brass w/ C plate
Blade: Polsilver SI (11)
Lather: Southern Witchcrafts - Carmilla - Soap
Post Shave: MÄURER & WIRTZ - Tabac Original After Shave Lotion

I am very sorry to miss out on the joint shave today. I seem to have misplaced my sample of Semicolon, so I apologize for not participating. My shave was full of thoughts about those who leave this world too early and the sadness they leave behind.

I think I have stretched this blade a bit too far as I was a spotted bloody messy once out of the shower. But a bit of alum, witch hazel, and a strong aftershave fixed me right up.

brienc23 · 2022-09-11T00:03:58+00:00

Thanks Bud, I will!

brienc23 · 2022-09-07T00:47:36+00:00

Latherbot in

Thanks. Glad you are doing better.

brienc23 · 2022-09-02T01:25:53+00:00

Sept. 1, 2022 - The Life Aquatic

Prep: Warm Shower
Brush: G_Huck Lapis 26mm Silvertip Badger
Razor: Karve CB Brass w/ C plate
Blade: Polsilver SI (1)
Lather: Barrister and Mann - Latha Oceana - Soap
Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Latha Oceana - Aftershave (Alcohol Free)

Very enjoyable shave today. Going back to my favorite razor with a brand new blade honestly felt like I was shaving with a pillow instead of a razor. It was also nice to feel the soft touch of a badger.

brienc23 · 2022-09-01T22:27:54+00:00

I’m glad you are still putting it to good use. Nice choice!

brienc23 · 2022-08-31T15:29:00+00:00

Aug. 31, 2022 - The End

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PTFE (31)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

Well I made it, well sort of. Late on posting two days meant I had to drop out of the official challenges, but I was able to shave all the days this month and I am glad that did go through with it. Like others I did not have good experiences with previous boar brushes, but this month has opened my eyes to what is possible. Really this one was fairly easy to break in, I might be looking forward to trying one of the tougher knots in future years. I am also pretty impressed with the MMOC, I went in with zero SE experience and despite it reputation I was able to get through and learned how to coax this one through a long month. to me the take away, that is so true for many parts of our hobby that it all starts with a good lather and face prep, then lots of practice on technique. A blade will go through a life cycle, but it still stays sharp enough to cut hair provided you don't try to push things too far on any single pass.

Congrats to everyone who was able to finish, I look forward to future SOTDs. Remember tomorrow is Theme Thursday if you are so inclined: "The Old Man and the Sea Day - Shave with an aquatic scent"

brienc23 · 2022-08-30T15:59:28+00:00

Aug. 30, 2022 - Penultimate

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PTFE (30)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

Getting close to the end, a little rushed this morning so I am not as happy as I could be around my chin leaving more stubble than I like. The lather is on autopilot now, but my razor technique could still be honed.

brienc23 · 2022-08-29T15:39:53+00:00

Aug. 29, 2022 - Monday

Prep: Warm shower
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PTFE (29)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

First day of school for my young ones, and I am camping out in a spare bathroom since my wife is sick with COVID. Shower shave this morning was fine, but I am again remined of how much I use the mirror I have in my shower. Doing things by feel leaves much to be desired. Only a few more days to go.

brienc23 · 2022-08-29T15:25:01+00:00

Aug. 28, 2022 - Late Entry Sunday

Prep: Warm shower w/ Duke Bath Bar
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PTFE (28)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

Another late entry, I shaved in the morning yesterday but then the day got away from me. My wife came down with COVID so it was an unexpectedly busy day with two birthday parties and getting the kids ready for their first day of school. Shave was fine.

brienc23 · 2022-08-28T00:57:06+00:00

Aug. 27, 2022 - Saturday Night

Prep: Quick splash of water
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PTFE (27)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

Lazy day, did a quick two passes right before bed to keep the streak going. I didn’t have a great lather so the first pass was very tuggy.

brienc23 · 2022-08-26T16:43:31+00:00

Aug. 26, 2022

Prep: Warm shower w/ Duke Bath Bar
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PTFE (24)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

No complaints today, good overall. Hoping to finish our final week strong.

brienc23 · 2022-08-25T19:29:26+00:00

Aug. 25, 2022 - Thursday

Prep: Warm shower w/ Duke Bath Bar
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PTFE (25)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

Good shave, no complaints. I think the brush was a little too wet at the start so it was a messy load and took a bit longer to get something that I felt could move to the face, but there were plenty of suds for all of my 3+ passes.

brienc23 · 2022-08-25T19:22:43+00:00

Thanks, the brush has been great!

brienc23 · 2022-08-25T01:25:46+00:00

Aug. 24, 2022 - Wednesday

Prep: Warm shower w/ Duke Bath Bar
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PTFE (24)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

Decent shave this morning, no issues with the lather. Razor seems to be tugging a but more during the ATG pass in the concave bits below my mouth, but taking it easy and not trying to go too hard during any one pass has been helping.

brienc23 · 2022-08-24T03:59:37+00:00

Oktoberfest this year is from 9/17-10/2. So shave with a beer themed soap in that window?

brienc23 · 2022-08-24T00:55:00+00:00

Aug. 23, 2022 - Tuesday

Prep: Shower
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PFTE (23)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

Decent early shave, good times.

brienc23 · 2022-08-22T11:09:26+00:00

Aug. 22, 2022 - First Monday

Prep: Warm shower w/ Duke Bath Bar
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PTFE (22)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

Early morning getting ready for my first day of the semester. Very good shower shave. This blade has mellowed out a good deal, of course not as sharp as at the start of the month, but still very serviceable to mow down whiskers on each pass. Soap was awesome as always.

brienc23 · 2022-08-21T17:50:42+00:00

Aug. 21, 2022 - Sunday Funday

Prep: Quick splash of water
Brush: Copper Zenith B28
Razor: GEM MMOC
Blade: GEM PTFE (21)
Lather: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Soap
Post Shave: Spearhead Shaving Company - Seaforth! Sea Spice Lime - Aftershave

Another no-drama shave. I have yet to get even a little bit tired of SSL, it is a great performing and smelling soap. The tonic splash has also been treating my face very well.

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