3-9 September 2017

semperfi 45,

May  I respectfully disagree with you.

A wind strong enough to fill those large, heavy, sails would surely have no problem blowing the puny pennants in the same direction it is blowing the sails and, coincidently moving that huge wooden vessel.
Mickey

That makes sense Mickey, however, if the large sails are full then the speed of the ship going to the left would blow the small flags to the right. Wouldn't you agree? Chime in here Doc!  

Doug,

I was about to reply when my brain kicked in.  Why was I arguing with a marine who undoubtedly has years more experience than me? So I turned to an old friend, a very old Currier & Ives book of engravings. Not much help. Flags flying with and against the wind.

Okay, the port of last resort - the internet. Hundreds of paintings and photographs. Same results. I did notice, however that most British paintings had the flags flying in the direction the ship was heading while American artists had them flying toward the stern,  into the wind.  The occasional ship had them pointed  in both directions. Also the pennants at the top of a mast were sometimes pointing in the opposite direction to the flags down lower at the stern.

So I surrender. I must let you have the last and correct word. But before you say anything take a look at this for confusion,

https://www.google.ca/search?q=Old+Spice...0&bih=1343

Mickey

On a weekend getaway. The Black Hawk is a perfect travel companion. Great razor, and if I lose it I won't break the bank. Picked up this small lather bowl from a local potter. Pretty excited to give it a whirl. Cheers.

RAZOR: Schick Hydro-Magic Injector Razor
BLADE: Schick Injector - 1st shave
SOAP: Maggard Artisan Shave Soap - Lilac
BRUSH: Stirling Synthetic
SHAVE: Aggressive but smooth, comfortable and very close. BBS
AFTER S. : Aqua Velva Original Sport

The razor has a lever at the back that opens the blade section for cleaning. The blade will not fall out when this is done.
I find this to be the most aggressive of my Schick razors.

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Mickey

Shave of the Night, 9 September 2017

Pre-shave: Myrsol Emulsion
Razor: Merkur 38c
Brush: Case in Pure Badger by Simpson
Soap: Fougere Santal by Reef Point Soaps
Aftershave: F/Extra by Myrsol
Razor/brush stand by Col. Conk

Saturday, September 9, 2017 Shave of the Night:

Razor  |  Mergress XL / Astra SP
Brush  |  Made Rite Synthetic
Soap  |  Barrister & Mann Adagio
A/S  |  Fine Snake Bite

Monday Planned SOTD



Razor: Executive Shaving Company Claymore SE
Blade: Schick Proline (D7)
Brush: M&F Butterscotch 25mm 2-band Blonde
Bowl: Creek Road Pottery 5½”
Pre-Shave scrub: Lisa's Sunny Citrus
Pre-Shave Oil: Homemade Iced Mojito
Shave Soap: Grooming Dept Kölnisch - Iced
Post: Monster Block Alum
Aftershave: Royall Lyme

BRUSH: Fendrihan Silver Tip Badger
SOAP: Proraso Blue Range
RAZOR: Rolls Imperial Leather Travel Kit with mirror & extra blades Circa 1936-Some brassing
BLADE: Rolls - Probably hundreds of uses
PASSES: Three & Touchup
SHAVE: DFS
AFTER
SHAVE: Aqua Velva Green Original Sport

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