Screenshot of the week 12

Screenshots are a great way of showing the world how cool your computer setup is, but at the same time they are also a reminder of what you were doing at a certain moment in time or a way of tracing how your likes and dislikes have changed over the years. I have been taking screenshots for years, but I started publishing them on a regular basis on 10 June 2011 (See screenshots label). That was when I started my "Screenshot of the week" series. And here I am again with its 12th installment.

In the series you were usually presented with the applications I used or the wallpapers I liked for some reason. Only very rarely did I show you any insight of what I was doing on my spare time. This has to change! Last weekend I watched again last year's (2014) Victoria's Secret fashion show. Each year it is getting better and better, more spectacular, entertaining and fun.

I took several screenshots at different intervals of the show. Notice that I use i3 as window manager and SMPlayer to watch these videos. (I normally use vlc but it constantly pixelates .mkv videos, so sad) 

The first one shows gorgeous Behati opening the show. (It was stunning, with a medley of Bob Seger's Hollywood Nights):

The second one is a great picture of Candice and Doutzen (in the line-up), two of the most beautiful girls in the world:

And last but not least, Adriana and Alessandra, the best models in the history of the world, talking about the impressive outfits they were going to wear in the "Exotic traveller" section. The two of them are out of this world, I love them so much...

A day out

Today I visited the "Fira de Mollerusa" (Mollerusa Trade Fair) with two of my friends. It is one of the most important trade shows that you can see around the area where I live. It is a singular event since most companies show their products out on the streets of the city. On the downside, the sky was full of clouds and it was quite cold. It was bearable during the morning but it has been raining all the afternoon so everything was ruined in the end.

It is mainly an agricultural fair. You can see tractors and other great machinery, it can even be a bit boring after a while but there was also a car exhibition where I could see an impressive sports car I had never seen before. It was an Alfa Romeo 4C. Lovely car!!!

Razor blades

I use a wide variety of razor blades from many different countries of the world:
Germany, Egypt, Japan, U.K, Greece, Turkey, Korea, Russia ...

There is a great article about razor blades here. In order to know the origin of some of these blades in more detail, take a look at this post

Shaving shavette

Today I tried the Parker shavette I got on Wednesday. I must say that it is easier to handle for me than the straight razor. I imagine that on the one hand, the cutting surface of the blade is smaller than the razor and on the other hand I am a tad used to the feel of a blade on my face so I was a bit bolder when using it. I even dared shave the chin area without any fear. I got a couple of little nicks due to my carelessness, though.

One thing worth noticing is that following MrFrood's advice I chose a mild Merkur blade which was one of the most suitable (in my small collection of blades) for this shaving session.

All in all I must say it was a nice experience that I'm willing to repeat soon.

Leaving you some pics...

About to try the shavette for the first time.

Starting with the sideburns as usual.

Take it easy, man!

New razor and shavette

Today I received my new Merkur razor and Parker shavette to add to my collection.

My first cut-throat razor experience

Well, I finally gathered the strength to try my first cut-throat (also called straight) razor. All I can say is: "Man, if you like aggressive shaving, look no further." Nothing, not even the sharpest double edge blades I have tried in my life can compare to using a straight razor.

I must admit it is very difficult to use. I guess it takes several weeks until you can properly shave with one of them, but I have to say that the first experience was not really bad at all. Not a single cut or nick!!! Good for me!!!

Here are some pics I took:


* After taking a shower I applied the shaving soap. It is La Toja soap, made in Spain. It is a great shaving soap with a lovely scent. If you've never used it, you should give it a try.

 * Applying the lather with a brush. Badger brushes are considered among the best ones. They are soft and play well with water.

* Here is the cut-throat razor ready to be used. It is easy to learn how to hold it in your hand correctly. I had never had one but it feels pretty natural to hold one from the very first moment.

* Actually shaving. I started with the sideburns. I was not afraid to cut myself in that area. Then I did the area under the nostrils, the neck and the lower lip. I wasn't brave enough to shave the chin though. I was really afraid to cut the skin in that area. I sure need more practice.

* In this last picture, you can see the results, but be warned that I'm lying here. The results were by far *not* that good. I shaved myself again with a regular DE razor. Why am I publishing the picture then? Just to prove that there are no cuts or nicks whatsoever and that I survived my first cut-throat razor experience.

I will practice until I master the art of classic shaving. There is plenty of things to learn but I'm willing to take the challenge. (Thanks again to my friend Mr. Frood for encouraging me to get the razor).

My first cut-throat razor

A couple of weeks ago I ordered a straight razor which I received today.

I am really excited about it but I still need to gather the courage to try it. I am seriously  considering to get a shavette as well.