Dave in KY's Videos and Hangout

Wednesday March 8, 2023
Razor: Gibbs Adjustable
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Semogue Galahad/Boar
Soap: Panna Crema Nuavia Rossa
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2:
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,584

Visit went well yesterday with the rest of the packing removed and some stitches removed while some left for follow up in 2 weeks I guess. Also removed 2 huge stints. My glasses were off but when he was removing it/pulling it out, my head went with him thinking he didn't cut that stitch. As he got it out my wife says," Did you just pull that out of his nose"? I guess she thought it was slight of hand because I don't care how big it was, it FELT like it came out of my nose......Breathing was unbelievable at the visit and gave me the indication that the surgery was a success. He says it will only get better but I will still have mucus drainage and swelling/pain that will make it less clear a times but will continue to lessen. I had this broken......bad when I was 17 and never remember breathing like this in my entire life of nearly 59 years. Thanks for the well wishes from all and looking forward to things just improving further as it all heals. Great shave today as well although too congested when I first got up to get much scent. Still not supposed to blow the honker for another week at least. Have a great day everyone !

Looks like a great shave today Dave. I have that same brush and like it a lot. I’m glad to hear that things are improving after your surgery. I’ve never heard from anyone who’s ever had nasal/sinus surgery that it was anything other than really unpleasant. I’m glad that you’re already feeling some positive effects. Carry on 

Ditto to what Marko said, about both your health and the shave.  Hopefully all outstanding medical concerns will fall perfectly into place, and without much additional discomfort or delay.

Ditto to what Marko said, about both your health and the shave.  Hopefully all outstanding medical concerns will fall perfectly into place, and without much additional discomfort or delay.

Thanks Mike, wishing you good health as well!

Looks like a great shave today Dave. I have that same brush and like it a lot. I’m glad to hear that things are improving after your surgery. I’ve never heard from anyone who’s ever had nasal/sinus surgery that it was anything other than really unpleasant. I’m glad that you’re already feeling some positive effects. Carry on 

Thanks Mark, onward and upward.

That is a great health report, Dave. Who knew breathing could be so enjoyable?! 

Seriously, so happy it went well!

That is a great health report, Dave. Who knew breathing could be so enjoyable?! 

Seriously, so happy it went well!

Thanks Eric

Thursday March 9, 2023
Razor: Durham Dorset Safety Razor
Blade: Feather Pros
Brush: 1800's Koch/Silvertip Badger
Soap: Ethos "Shave MD"
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos "Shave MD" SFS
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,585
https://youtu.be/5H_AezCtkcw

Friday March 10, 2023
Razor: Gillette New Long Comb
Blade: Wizamet
Brush: Graydog Quilt/Synthetic
Soap: WK "Pasteur's Alchemy"
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: WK "Pasteur's Alchemy" Splash
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,586

Thursday March 9, 2023
Razor: Durham Dorset Safety Razor
Blade: Feather Pros
Brush: 1800's Koch/Silvertip Badger
Soap: Ethos "Shave MD"
AS 1: Witch Hazel
AS 2: Ethos "Shave MD" SFS
Fragrance:
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1,585
https://youtu.be/5H_AezCtkcw

I left some comments over on YT, and I hope you don't mind if I copy them here.

Such a great post-op report, I am very glad for you. You are right, most of us cannot imagine what it would be like to go decades without adequate airflow nasally.
Also so very pleased that Freddie restored the handle and found what may have been the problem. The wood used for that handle is mesmerizing to look at, and the acrylic violet is a stunner when the light hits it right. I believe the handle is in the right place now!

What I didn't put there, as it seemed more appropriate to post here, is that I am curious if you will experience scents better, and if food and drink will have more depth of flavor, as more scent molecules can get in to hit those olfactory receptors. I had a cup of coffee this morning while watching the first part of the video, and when you took a drink, I wondered if the brew seemed more aromatic to you. I know you could always detect scents and odors, and now I wonder if it is more full? There was a lady I taught with who used to smoke and after quitting, she noticed two things: she could smell cigarette smoke on students when she never could when she smoked, and that some foods tasted so much better.

In any event, an informative video, two wonderful brush handles, one ancient and one modern (my vote is badger, BTW!), and more vintage razor tips/tricks!