Hey man,

yeah things have been pretty hectic and I'd say they were settling down, but I have travel for work coming up again so it would be premature to say so :). I'll post some pics later but basically after a hot shower or bath to soften my beard I go through the following steps:

1.) Wash my face with Clinique for Men Liquid Face Wash and a Sisal Wash Cloth to exfoliate. (http://www.clinique.com/templates/pr...D=CATEGORY3907) and (http://thebodyshop-ca.stores.yahoo.n...washcloth.html)

2.) Apply some "The Art of Shaving" Pre-Shave oil. I use unscented at home and have a small Lavender one for on the road. (http://www.theartofshaving.com/taos6...=10000&group=1)

3.) Lather up with my Badger Hair brush and Kent soap. (http://www.h-s.co.uk/shaving/shaving..._bowl_and_soap)

4). Shave with my "The Art of Shaving" Black and Nickel handle and Gillette Mach 3 blade (I get the blades at Costco... cheaper ;) )

5.) Soak and rinse my face with cold water.

6.) Apply "Clinique for Men" Scruffing Lotion (3.5 I think) to clean pores and further exfoliate

7.) Apply "Clinique for Men" M-Protect SPF-21 mousturiser

8.) Feel and look great and enjoy my day

I also have a cool travel Badger hair brush for shaving, as well as a travel bowl and soap. so I replicate my system when on the go.

-W.