Shaving in BLIZZARD conditions!

ThePontificator

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Posted: 12/21/2020 9:05:50 AM EDT

The Water: COLD
The Razor: Merkur 34C HD
The Soap: Sudsy Soapery "Blizzard" (tallow-based)
The Blade: Derby Extra (used once)
The Brush: Yaqui Synthetic 24mm Tuxedo knot
The Lather: in the Timeless Lather Bowl
The After: Alum block and Barbasol Pacific Rush After Shave Balm

Nice. Now I can forgo shaving for 4 days for that Christmas Morning luxury shave

When's the last time you ate a salad?

die-tryin

"MADCOW"

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Posted: 12/21/2020 9:27:19 AM EDT

[Last Edit: die-tryin][Edited] [#1]

You've never been in the military.

Dry shaving w/worn out disposal in 30* , looking thru 4"x5" mirror while out in field, with about 2 minutes to get it done

There is no level playing field in life ~ Para069

soldier65

Member

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IA, USA

Posted: 12/21/2020 9:34:52 AM EDT

[#2]

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Originally Posted By die-tryin:
You've never been in the military.

Dry shaving w/worn out disposal in 30* , looking thru 4"x5" mirror while out in field, with about 2 minutes to get it done

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some of it magic, some of it tragic but I had a good life all the way

Martlet

Alma 46:12

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Posts: 5913

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NH, USA

Posted: 12/21/2020 9:37:40 AM EDT

[#3]

I really dislike the synthetic brushes. They seem to really use a ton of soap, not hold soap and water well, and don't lather as good. I have two of them and every once in awhile lather one up. I'm always reminded why I stick to my badger.

its2234me

Museum Piece

Joined: Nov 2000

Posts: 4053

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MT, USA

Posted: 12/21/2020 10:15:25 AM EDT

[#4]

If you're shaving in space and you take out a divit, can they hear you scream?

ThePontificator

Grumpy Member, Rebel Scum

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SC, USA

Posted: 2/28/2021 8:58:36 PM EDT

[#5]

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Originally Posted By die-tryin:
You've never been in the military.

Dry shaving w/worn out disposal in 30* , looking thru 4"x5" mirror while out in field, with about 2 minutes to get it done

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Yes. Yes, I have.

When's the last time you ate a salad?

hooooon

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VA, USA

Posted: 2/28/2021 10:49:29 PM EDT

[#6]

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Originally Posted By ThePontificator:

Yes. Yes, I have.

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Not to speak for ThePontificator, but I spent a decade in the military, deployed war zones a good bit, and still spend a lot of time in austere environments now that I am out. That specifically is one of the reasons I enjoy taking the time for a proper shave when I can. Just like I enjoy getting good sleep in a very large, very comfortable bed with my wife when I can. Just like I enjoy taking time to prepare good food to make an appetizing meal for my family to sit down and eat together at the table, when I can.

For me, it is restorative to take a little time to enjoy the little things in life. I don’t spend 30 minutes a day shaving, but it’s worth it to me to spend 10-20 minutes to do it right every other day. Probably not everyone’s cup of tea, but I’m sure most others have their daily tasks that accomplish similar things.

giacutter

Just here for the free T shirt

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Posted: 2/28/2021 10:52:08 PM EDT

[Last Edit: giacutter][Edited] [#7]

shaving

Be careful for what you wish.

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