There appears to be some confusion over what constitutes being a beaver so for this evening my shave comes themed 'Otoboke Capybara'
Large rodents - Ever Ready 1912
Hydrochoerus
- GEM
Giant Cavy - Steven Jagger 30mm giant Cashmere
No damn dam - Penhaligons Bayolea
'I am not a fucking beaver'
'No, in fact I am a Capybara, the world's largest rodent. I suppose I equate to being a bloody big rat. But I will tell you what, I fucking hate beavers.
No one ever says now there's a cute little Capybara, or I fancy a bit of giant Cavy tonight. And if you ever tried to shave me I'd bite your fucking hands off. I am though renowned for my friendliness which is a lot more than can be said for a lot of beavers. But I do agree a band named Otoboke Capybara doesn't actually roll off the tongue does it?'
So an evening with the 1912. Not an every day shaving weapon of choice with me, but always a pleasure to use. It is a great sense of pride to shave with a razor older than myself and which still looks amazing. Which is more than can be said for me. It also happens to be very photogenic. Which is more than can be said for me.
I still think it looks like an upmarket shovel for a garden gnome but you can't have everything.
In use I find it so easy to find the angle and soon become acquainted with its quirkiness. It does have a scary appearance, but really it's quite fluffy and friendly. A bit like a Capybara.
The GEM? Well there ain't anything else so a wise choice. And the only one.
Team lather sorted in an excellent manner with the Penhaligons being such an easy soap to work up and short work being made of that with the oversized Steven Jagger Cashmere. A beautiful brush if ever.
So three full passes (ATG being slightly intrepid) to a beaver smooth finish. Because I value my hands too much.
And so why not? I shall finish with some of those Otoboke Capybara girls live from what appears to be an Off-licence
