August 2, 2023

• Brush: Summer Break Soaps “Dundy” Maggard Boar 26mm
• Razor: Marianna #310 Hair Shaper
• Blade: Personna Hair Shaper (2)
• Lather: House of Mammoth – Dammusi
• Post Shave: House of Mammoth – Dammusi

“Wow, what happened to your face!?

“You weren’t being careful.”

“You could use some makeup to cover it up.”

“I’m sorry that happened, dad.”

Just a few highlights from the breakfast table this morning. Kids say the darndest things, am I right?

Needless to say this morning’s shave was another chance for learning. I have no idea what I’m doing. I know I have no idea what I’m doing. But, we’re here to learn. u/Zimora sent me a helpful video to watch and shared this graphic and between the two and my own mistakes I learned that I have been holding the razor at way too narrow of an angle. I’ve also just not been careful enough setting the blade on my face. Three or four cuts are definitely from sloppiness at this point.

Dundy whipped up an excellent lather. There’s one hair that has to be in there upside down because it’s very pokey. I tried to pluck it, but, I don’t know if it was for sure the right one. Tomorrow will tell. Tomorrow evening, though, because this face needs a 36 hour rest. I told myself I wasn’t going to shave in the morning so I would avoid going to work looking like I’d gotten in a fight, but, my foolish pride and ego got the best of me, so, now we rest.

As for Dammusi, today, I’m trying to imagine what Ben was getting after when he set out with this and this can definitely take me to the water and wet stones. It’s bringing me here – the shores of Lake Michigan at Cave Point park in Door County, Wisconsin. This photo is a year or so old, but, it’s a very happy memory. I get the wet rocks, the damp breeze, and the dark/dirty woodsiness of the hike there and back. Love it. I don’t mind smelling this all month long!

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