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- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - December 22nd, 2024 (#560) 4 hours ago:
That’s pretty sweet. Have you fully transitioned to Collabora, or do you still have ties to other cloud office tech services?
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - December 22nd, 2024 (#560) 5 hours ago:
Sunday, December 22, 2024
- Brush: Grizzly Bay - Chisel & Hound v24 Fanchurian badger
- Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .68
- Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (4)
- Lather: Stirling - Christmas Eve
- Post Shave: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
- Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Ghost Town Barber EdP
Three passes, great shave.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - December 20th, 2024 1 day ago:
Sounds like the sled will be a hit!
- Comment on What MMORPG are you playing, and why? 1 day ago:
lol, it’s worked for me for years.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread - December 21st, 2024 (#559) 1 day ago:
Saturday, December 21, 2024
- Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
- Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .68
- Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (3)
- Lather: Stirling - Christmas Eve
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Master Recovery Splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavanille EdT
I had a nice and relaxed shave this morning, and the results were great. Christmas Eve plays quite nicely with The Master.
Have a good day y’all.
- Comment on What MMORPG are you playing, and why? 1 day ago:
You can easily change that in the settings. Agreed that it’s not a good default though
- Comment on What MMORPG are you playing, and why? 2 days ago:
What about gw2 “tank” controls disgust you?
There arguably isn’t even the concept of a tank in gw2.
- Comment on What MMORPG are you playing, and why? 2 days ago:
Wow, that’s quality armor!
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - December 20th, 2024 2 days ago:
My big Zenith/Stirling brush is breaking in super well. I still might prefer the Omega 10048 as a boar brush, but I’m glad to have this in my rotation.
In other brush-related news, I ordered a TurnNShave Quartermoon synthetic knot the first week of December to set in a handle I purchased from u/Priusaurus over on Reddit.
For whatever reason Milton (TnS owner) didn’t get a notification about my order for over a week and a half, so he was late shipping it out.
He generously gave me an additional knot (tuxedo) for free to make up for the inconvenience, so I had to/got to source another handle this week. Really looking forward to setting these knots, it’s something I’ve not yet done. I’m also very excited to use these handles. They’re so sparkly.
- Comment on Friday SOTD Thread - December 20th, 2024 (#558) 2 days ago:
Friday, December 20, 2024: Pine Tar Appreciation Day
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar brush
- Razor: Gillette - Super Speed Black Tip
- Blade: Gillette - ‘The Spoiler’ Super Stainless (1)
- Lather: Chiseled Face - Pine Tar
- Post Shave: Stirling - Arkadia Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Stirling - Arkadia EdT
Seeing u/Old_Hiker giving Pine Tar some love yesterday reminded me that I haven’t used this soap in a while. I decided to join him in his tarry appreciation today and was rewarded with a superlative shave.
This soap feels wonderful on the face. It has a softness that is delightful, and I quite enjoy the scent even though it is a pretty simple one. Sometimes less is more.
Super Speed did great, everything else clicked.
I’m grateful to have made it to the weekend. I don’t have to be back at work until January 2nd, so I’m looking forward to some relaxation and family time.
Have a good one y’all.
- Comment on Steam Winter Sale 2024 Has Begun! 2 days ago:
It’s another expansion I believe, not another game.
Obviously your call, but there’s more than enough game there for $2.50 if you’re looking for a great solo arpg
- Comment on Steam Winter Sale 2024 Has Begun! 2 days ago:
Grim Dawn is a no brainer at $2.50.
The base game is great, expansions are often on sale, and there’s another coming next year
- Comment on [Mailcall] RazoRock Cyber & F-400 3 days ago:
That’s definitely a big brush.
I bet it would work well for face lathering. If I had it I’d have to try!
- Comment on Thursday SOTD Thread - December 19th, 2024 (#557) 3 days ago:
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Brush: Grizzly Bay - v24 Fanchurian 26mm badger
- Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Gillette - Perma-Sharp (2)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Roam Two EdT
I am off theme today for no reason other than to bask in the glory that is Roam Two.
So close to almost two weeks off of work. Have a good one y’all.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - December 18th, 2024 (#556) 4 days ago:
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - December 17th, 2024 (#555) 4 days ago:
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - December 18th, 2024 (#556) 4 days ago:
What did you think of the HoM base?
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - December 18th, 2024 (#556) 4 days ago:
I’m glad to hear your wife made it through her chemotherapy! Having witnessed it with one of my family members, that’s a difficult struggle that I wouldn’t wish on anyone.
I’m so very sorry to hear about your dog. We also have elderly pets. Although we can see the inevitable coming, it unfortunately doesn’t make it that much easier when it arrives. All the best to you and your family.
- Comment on Wednesday SOTD Thread - December 18th, 2024 (#556) 4 days ago:
Wednesday, December 18, 2024: BVWSC End of Year Edition
- Brush: SBS Elyria - TNS v9 28mm badger
- Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .68
- Blade: Bic - Chrome Platinum (1)
- Lather: House of Mammoth - You & I (Will Die)
- Post Shave: Declaration Grooming - After the Rain Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Stirling - Glacial Unscented Aftershave balm
- Fragrance: Stirling - Stirling One EdT
The last meeting of the Buena Vista Wetshaving Social Club for the year is today, and this was a great way to end the year.
I’ve seen others describe this scent as almost funerary, which makes sense to me. I get florals in the scent, but they’re dry and wispy. I get a bit of smoke, but it’s faint—like a cold, overcast, closed-in winter morning in New England.
There’s a lot of subtle complexity here that I quite enjoy. I’m not sure I’d pick up a full set, but I’m definitely glad to have the opportunity to try this out.
Thanks @walden for sending around the smushes this month!
- Comment on Tuesday SOTD Thread - December 17th, 2024 (#555) 5 days ago:
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar brush
- Razor: RazoRock - Game Changer .76
- Blade: Gillette - 7 O’Clock SharpEdge (3)
- Lather: Stirling - Ramblin’ Man
- Post Shave: Stirling - Ramblin’ Man Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Stirling - Ramblin’ Man EdT
Off to celebrate my wife’s birthday, so wearing her favorite scent. I enjoy it as well, so it’s a win-win.
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - December 16th, 2024 (#554) 5 days ago:
Monday, December 16, 2024
- Brush: Grizzly Bay - v24 Fanchurian 26mm badger
- Razor: Eldrormr Industries - MM24
- Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (1)
- Lather: Stirling - Frankincense and Myrrh
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Master Recovery Splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Chiseled Face - Midnight Stag EdP
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - December 16th, 2024 (#554) 6 days ago:
Beautiful scales on this razor!
- Comment on Monday SOTD Thread - December 16th, 2024 (#554) 6 days ago:
Monday, December 16, 2024
- Brush: Zenith/Stirling - 510SE-XL 31mm boar brush
- Razor: GEM - Micromatic Clog-Pruf
- Blade: Personna - GEM PTFE (8)
- Lather: Barrister and Mann - Rhapsody (Soft Heart base)
- Post Shave: Stirling - Unscented Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Rhapsody Aftershave Balm (Soft Heart base)
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavanille EdT
A very nice shave with Rhapsody. It works well for a rainy morning.
This weekend, and my holiday time off, can’t come soon enough. Have a good one all!
- Comment on Sunday SOTD Thread - December 15th, 2024 (#553) 1 week ago:
Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Brush: SBS Elyria - TNS v9 28mm badger
- Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Gillette - Perma-Sharp (1)
- Lather: Zingari Man - The Master
- Post Shave: Zingari Man - The Master Recovery Splash
- Post Shave: Barrister and Mann - Rhapsody Aftershave Balm (Soft Heart base)
- Fragrance: Barrister and Mann - Lavender, Interrupted
- Comment on [BVWSC] Reminder: Wednesday 18 is the day! 1 week ago:
Thanks for the reminder! I’m looking forward to it.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - December 13th, 2024 1 week ago:
Yeah I took your point. I don’t trust the two guys leading the company at this point, so I’m making moves toward the next thing.
I don’t mean to downplay how they must feel after a year of consistent loss. I have very little control over that though, and have put a ton of effort into my work this year.
It’s a bit of a bummer all around.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - December 13th, 2024 1 week ago:
Nah man, I have no interest in running a company. I’ve considered transitioning to working as a consultant, but I don’t want to be responsible for other people’s checks.
- Comment on Saturday SOTD Thread - December 14th, 2024 (#552) 1 week ago:
Saturday, December 14, 2024
- Brush: Omega - 10048 boar
- Razor: Chiseled Face - Titanium Legacy Razor
- Blade: Bolzano - Superinox (5)
- Lather: Stirling - Noble Man
- Post Shave: Stirling - Noble Man Aftershave splash
- Post Shave: Ginger’s Garden - Unscented Aftershave balm (+ menthol)
- Fragrance: Stirling - Noble Man EdT
Noble Man is a dupe of Creed’s ‘Millesime Imperial’ with notes of Bergamot, Blackcurrant, Violet Leaves, Orris, Salty Marine Accord, Cedarwood, Musk, and Sandalwood.
I was pleasantly surprised by the strength of the scent in the soap; it comes through clearly. It was a very enjoyable shave. I’m glad I picked this up.
The blade is toast, there was some definite tugging in my last pass. I might stick to 4 uses with future Superinox blades.
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - December 13th, 2024 1 week ago:
Ah, yeah a union really isn’t an option. I work as a software developer, an industry in which unions don’t exist.
I appreciate the encouragement. My decision to leave hinges more on feeling like I’ve hit the ceiling of growth in my current position. I’m the most senior developer on the team, so there are few opportunities to learn from others in my day to day.
I’m definitely starting to send out résumés. We’ll see what happens!
- Comment on Free Talk Friday - December 13th, 2024 1 week ago:
I have found audiobooks to be hugely helpful in making progress through books. The ability to “read” while running, driving, or doing the dishes has helped me a lot.
Also try not to be too hard on yourself. Life isn’t only about improvement, it’s also important to have downtime.