This particular shave was themed 'At last there may be some rosier moments'
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A rosy razor - Stainless Mongoose
A rose thorn - Feather Super Professional
A rose by no other name - Martin De Candre Rose soap
Bugger all to do with roses brush - Silver Birch 30mm Cashmere
This shave actually took place a couple of nights back, but events in life haven't really allowed me TSR time. These past three months have been quite worrying as we have been trying to get to the bottom of a medical issue with my father. After three months of to and froing between Liverpool and Yorkshire for numerous examinations, scans, biopsies and meetings etc, my father was finally diagnosed with severe skin cancer. He recently received a date for a major operation on the 19th of this month and I can't say I have seen him happier for a long time. Even at 88 he shows great resilience and strength and if anyone is going to get him through all this, it is himself. We can only but do our bit as could be expected. And naff all to do with SOTD's altogether I really must say my wife has been a pillar of strength throughout.
It is the main reason I have been quite remote from my usual postings on this wonderful place.
Add to this my father-in-law had a fall this weekend and split his head open. No problem 'take him to A&E' they said. But as I replied, 'Hmmm, he is on warfarin and bleeding out here. He needs suturing quickly'. A whole Sunday spent in an A&E car park due to Covid restrictions and one father-in-law walks out looking like slightly 'out of the trenches'. Job done and happy to take him back home. Everyone else happy to see him back home.
So what as all this to do with shaving other than me giving my recent life story?
Probably nothing except believe me a damn fine shave really lifted my somewhat dampened spirits after all
I really felt as if I needed some of my favourite accruements which I know work and give me that feeling of elation. Everything was just perfect for one perfect shave which did exactly what I needed it to do. After all the effort for others a little bit of 'me time' went a long way to make me feel as if everything had been worth the pain and time.
Looking in the mirror all I could think was 'You ugly fucker, but a well shaved one at that and feeling a lot more me'
Even in amongst all this I still have time to leave you with some Japanese ladies and for this evening it is 'Lovebites' and the most unmetal looking vocalist you could think of. And possibly the most unmetal metal band you could think of. Still enjoy
And I wish everyone a safe and happy week ahead