My themed shave for this evening was 'Art and Artisans'
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Palette knife - Colonial General
Palette - Kai Captain
Paint brush - Razorock Plissoft synthetic
Paint - Michell's wool fat soap
Retarding gel - Men's grooming Thistle and black pepper facial soap
Varnish - L'Occitane Cade aftershave
Thinning agent - Arran aromatics Sea Salt and Rockrose EDT
Canvas - My face
This evening's theme was inspired by both artisan products and a bit of art on the side.
After a nice 'round the day off' shower a refreshing face wash was a welcome addition with today's purchase of a bar of Men's Grooming Thistle and Black Pepper facial soap. This was a cheap buy from the 'get rid of this' shelf in a local garden centre. Gardens, shaving, shaving, gardens? I guess times are hard and they have to digress a bit from the usual shrubs and tubs of pretty flowers
A second time out with a shaving soap for me and in this particular instance the soap was Mitchell's wool fat which I chose because it seemed to get favourable ratings. Probably not the best way to purchase a product but in this day and age we do have to trust the web to some extent. I have to be honest after the Kent soap a couple of shaves back I really can't see much difference between the two. Both lather exceptionally well, the scents are similar in that they on the whole pretty non-existent, but they do share one similar theme in that I find both to be excellent soaps in providing a wonderful shave. Top trumps, and I am not referring to Donald here.
The Razorock Plissoft was a perfect accompaniment to the Mitchell's and lathered up quickly and with a ruthless efficiency. Job done and a jolly good job at that.
That old dog the general was up to his usual tricks and performing brilliantly at shifting facial hair. What an act and a very hard act to beat. My dog of the moment and I don't own a dog. I have two cats, but cat of the moment doesn't really ring well.
To cap off one perfect shave; my favourite shaving tipple of Cade aftershave. I am sure it would be equally as enjoyable with a cube of ice, but for the moment I'll stick with rubbing it in to my face.
The scent to hand was the Arran Aromatics Sea Salt and Rockrose and very much to hand as it lives by the sink for anyone and everyone to use when they visit the shower room. Being unisex does help and caters for all visitors and shower room users. Other than being for either sex I must say it has a most wonderfully light fragrance about it which really does add a touch of freshness without making a huge statement. Subtle. It has even been known to be used for removing certain odours at times. A bit extravagant to say the least.
Whether for personal use or as an air freshener I give this rarely mentioned scent the highest accolade for being a wonderful does it all EDT. I love it.
Altogether another great shave was had and babies, smooth and bottoms springs to mind. I walk away refreshed, freshened and in shaven heaven
Artisan section out of the way and over to the art. This was the latest piece to roll off the easel today and something I have been working on over the past couple of leaves away from work. Okay I lied a bit as it hasn't quite rolled off the easel yet while the UV varnish dries overnight before it is presented to the house. Once a bit of wall has been found and it can be hung in place I can then forget and ignore it like I do all my other work. It is a me thing. Saying that I am happy with the way it finalised, but I am sure I will find time to hate it at some point.
I think the subject matter is pretty much explanatory.
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So a great day was had and with a wonderful clean shaven face I can rest restfully.
I wish you all a great week ahead and may your days be free of facial annoyance