SOTD: Saturday 8 June - Friday 14 June 2024.

Rip my flesh said:
Dog of the day Sat 8 Jun 2024

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Bella
Collie Cross
2012-2024

Sorry if this breaks any forum rules, but instead of posting about tonight’s shave, which was quite nice actually, very calming. I would like to say something about my best friend and daemon, Bella (aka Woofles) who died peacefully in my arms at 10.15am today. We adopted her from The Dogs Trust when she was 4 and have been totally besotted with her for the last 8 years.

Since joining this forum, I have discovered that shaving, rather than a chore, can be something to look forward to and enjoy. And throughout the last year of learning and posting my attempts, Bella has been an intrinsic part of the rather aimless meandering’s of an old bloke about his shaves and dog walks. She has watched me from the bathroom door or waited outside the door during all my shaves, and led me through the park on each walk.

We thought, after a visit to the vet yesterday, that she was improving from her sudden decline, but this morning she could not stand or walk and was refusing food (unheard of for her) and I could not give her medicine. So back to the vet and after much difficult and painful discussion, we decided that we had to let her go.

So I am feeling bereft at the moment, and not sure how life will work without my constant companion. Of course my wife and I still have each other, but when she is shopping or whatever I always had my wonderful dog by my side. So I think I will take a little break from SOTD’s while I try to come to terms with the loss of my best friend and daemon.

But…
…I’ll be back!
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Oh man! such a sad news!
Really sorry for your loss
Condolences.
 
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Johnny Bravo said:
How did you get on with the Lite plate? My was a drop the mic moment.
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Used with a Kai ( not guard / normal artist blade ) .

Very smooth and very easy to know where the blade is at all times / a tad mild? But maybe that’s the placebo with it being the LITE maybe ?

Will use a guarded blade next to be a fair assessment next to the rod. As guarded blades are always a tell tale sign for me with an artist style razor.

So far - neck and neck with rod. So 11/10. But I think next shave will determine who’s being entered for the running man LOL.

ill be back arnold schwarzenegger GIF
 
Sat 8th June

Aleppo soap - Shave pre wash
The Grosvenor- 404mixed
Lea Classic soap
Asylum Injector
Schick Proline ( 2 )
Lea Classic A/S Lotion

A good start to the day, a nice Shave and Shower, quick shop and back to watch the Athletics from Rome. SWMBO is very good about me watching TV morning and night for a few days, at least I don’t watch too many other sports.

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Rip my flesh said:
Dog of the day Sat 8 Jun 2024

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Bella
Collie Cross
2012-2024

Sorry if this breaks any forum rules, but instead of posting about tonight’s shave, which was quite nice actually, very calming. I would like to say something about my best friend and daemon, Bella (aka Woofles) who died peacefully in my arms at 10.15am today. We adopted her from The Dogs Trust when she was 4 and have been totally besotted with her for the last 8 years.

Since joining this forum, I have discovered that shaving, rather than a chore, can be something to look forward to and enjoy. And throughout the last year of learning and posting my attempts, Bella has been an intrinsic part of the rather aimless meandering’s of an old bloke about his shaves and dog walks. She has watched me from the bathroom door or waited outside the door during all my shaves, and led me through the park on each walk.

We thought, after a visit to the vet yesterday, that she was improving from her sudden decline, but this morning she could not stand or walk and was refusing food (unheard of for her) and I could not give her medicine. So back to the vet and after much difficult and painful discussion, we decided that we had to let her go.

So I am feeling bereft at the moment, and not sure how life will work without my constant companion. Of course my wife and I still have each other, but when she is shopping or whatever I always had my wonderful dog by my side. So I think I will take a little break from SOTD’s while I try to come to terms with the loss of my best friend and daemon.

But…
…I’ll be back!
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Mate I am so gutted for you. Such a beautiful soul.

My Rough collie is 14 years and 8 months old. I know his time is near and it breaks my heart.

God bless, Bella. R.I.P. :cry:
 
CunningMrFox said:
Used with a Kai ( not guard / normal artist blade ) .

Very smooth and very easy to know where the blade is at all times / a tad mild? But maybe that’s the placebo with it being the LITE maybe ?

Will use a guarded blade next to be a fair assessment next to the rod. As guarded blades are always a tell tale sign for me with an artist style razor.

So far - neck and neck with rod. So 11/10. But I think next shave will determine who’s being entered for the running man LOL.

ill be back arnold schwarzenegger GIF
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I popped a Feather super pro in mine and it really delivered perfection for me.
 
Rip my flesh said:
Dog of the day Sat 8 Jun 2024

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Bella
Collie Cross
2012-2024

Sorry if this breaks any forum rules, but instead of posting about tonight’s shave, which was quite nice actually, very calming. I would like to say something about my best friend and daemon, Bella (aka Woofles) who died peacefully in my arms at 10.15am today. We adopted her from The Dogs Trust when she was 4 and have been totally besotted with her for the last 8 years.

Since joining this forum, I have discovered that shaving, rather than a chore, can be something to look forward to and enjoy. And throughout the last year of learning and posting my attempts, Bella has been an intrinsic part of the rather aimless meandering’s of an old bloke about his shaves and dog walks. She has watched me from the bathroom door or waited outside the door during all my shaves, and led me through the park on each walk.

We thought, after a visit to the vet yesterday, that she was improving from her sudden decline, but this morning she could not stand or walk and was refusing food (unheard of for her) and I could not give her medicine. So back to the vet and after much difficult and painful discussion, we decided that we had to let her go.

So I am feeling bereft at the moment, and not sure how life will work without my constant companion. Of course my wife and I still have each other, but when she is shopping or whatever I always had my wonderful dog by my side. So I think I will take a little break from SOTD’s while I try to come to terms with the loss of my best friend and daemon.

But…
…I’ll be back!
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So very very sorry to hear that.
Through your forum posts she has become a little four legged legend
 
Rip my flesh said:
Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and wishes, I am finding it difficult to believe Bella has gone and keep expecting to see her wandering about, but as someone mentioned earlier, we have lots of happy memories of her. And of course we still have the dog hair that is hiding behind and beneath the furniture!
Ken
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It's like losing a child.
Java, my avatar kitty, is one of many pets that we've lost over the years.
My deepest condolences my friend.
 

SOTD: 9th June 2024.

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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Cien Moisture Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 10051.
Face Lather.
Lather: Haslinger Schafmilch & Lanolin Shaving Soap.
Blade: Treet Dura Sharp (Carbon) blue pack. (D2)
Razor: Parker 55SL Semi-Slant.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, /Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.5 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With Care+Witch Hazel./Superdrug Forest Fresh ASL./Nivea Men Replenishing PSB.

Greetings,

A good performance from the Haslinger Schafmilch...My mature skin loves shaving soap. that contains lanolin the slickness and post shave feel it delivers is superb...Wonderful stuff!

Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Replenishing

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.;)

Keep safe and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.:cool:
 
SOTD: 09/06/2024

Razor: Blackland Vector
Blade: Kai Captain Titan Mild 20, 2nd use
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T3
Bowl: Kikier Ceramic Bowl
Preshave: Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements The Cube 2.0 Scentless Soap
Soap: Tabac Original Puck
Aftershave: Tabac Original Aftershave
Additional Care: Osma Alum
Additional Care: Cold Water

Have a nice sunny Sunday!
 
09/06/24
Pre - Dove Original Cream Bar
Brush - Semogue SOC TAJ Boar
Soap - Stirling Soap co. Bay Rum
Razor - Feather SS Scotch wood SCS - RSW
Blade - Kai Captain Protouch MG
Post - Cold water Rinse
Balm - Tonyschin's Bay Rum Argan Oil
A/S - Tonyschin's Bay Rum #02 Splash
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I remember when i first started using the Feather type shavettes - and any other shavette or straights for that matter, i used to be quite raw and have a good few nicks afterwards. I am so glad i took the time to improve my technique with them, today i was delivered a very close but also comfortable BBS finish.
A nice post shave routine with my homemade Bay Rum Argan oil and splash.
Enjoy your day all.
 
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