Well, basically. I received an odd and gorgeous time capsule back to the old-school days of barbershop shaving today from the generous fredtheotherfish, who chose an antique leather and wood strop (it's the perfect size for travel) along with its original block. It's still beautifully taut and has some awesome nicks along the edges from razors of yore. I love it- it's going to be both useful and a killer piece for display.

Unbeknownst to me, the generous Dusty_Buffalo's package of Grandpa's Pine Tar Soap, which he'd offered to send after I'd mentioned a hunt for smoky soaps and aftershaves arrived at the same time. The perfect combination for a soon to be very lazy Saturday, no?

Pictured here with my trusty SR, a 7/8 Dubl Duck with padauk and mahogany scales made by Roosevelt Grooming Co.

To the scuttle!