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Did you know it is just 11 months until Christmas Ewe?
Skipping Fougère Friday for a wonderful and relaxed Valedictorian trickhole shave. Noice.
Friday, January 24, 2025
Superlative results from the MMOC. Three passes, no irritation. I love this little razor.
Black Ice into Lavanille works very well, I'll have to remember this combo.
Praise Friday y'all!
January 24, 2025
Brush: Wild West Brushworks Blue Space 26mm Cashmere
Razor: Filarmonica 12 Doble Temple 5/8" Full Hollow
Lather: Catie's Bubbles - Blugère - Soap
Aftershave: Catie's Bubbles - Blugère - Aftershave
Fragrance: Floris of London - Elite - Eau de Toilette
2 passes. Face lather. Excellent shave.
Excellent shave today. The little Fili 12 (5/8) is light and maneuverable with great balance and feel.
Friday, January 24, 2025: SLS
The first quick shave with this adjustable went pretty well and Black Ice was a nice wind down to the week.
January 23, 2025