Thursday
Suck it and see shave - wasn't at all sure that the blade would support a decent edge. Only one way to find out ...
Semogue 2009 LE brush; Kuroki; Nanny's Exotic soft soap; Givenchy Gentleman aftershave.
That was nice! Don't know that I want to go very far with cleaning the razor up on account of a faint but rather pretty Art Nouveau etch. Those scales put me in mind of tiramisu, or some sort of coffee / custard / chocolate / creamy confection - I miss that :hungrig smiley. Honed on a coticule, by the way
Shopping for fripperies this morning, which meant a mission over the hill to Ilkley. (Glad I took a hat, it's that sort of a day). Called in at Betty's tea rooms for coffee beans, where you get served by delightful young ladies in starched aprons, like something out of Upstairs Downstairs. They'll correct your pronunciation for you too, if you don't watch it.
And thence to the perfumiers for stocking fillers, which went true to form. You'd think they'd have got the hang of me by now, but no. It's hardly my fault that I look like Bill Sykes, after all ... anyway, quarter of an hour later, exit Andy with Christmas greetings ringing in his ears - wallet lighter, small pink carrier bag in hand and a grin on his face. I did
very well indeed for free samples this time.
Have a fragrant Christmas, gentlemen.