Rub, rub here, Rub, rub there, Whether you're tin or brass...

Finally up to the apogee of about #50 grit. From here on out it's increased length and silky softness. And while I have some abrasiveness, I might as well make use of it. Here I am helping out with the dishes...

Speaking of helping, I want to join the chorus and thank those who have already donated, and for their very generous support of my beard and in particular cancer research. I probably would have engaged in this silliness -- er, manly contest of testosterone -- anyway, but this cause and your support of it makes it a lot more worthwhile.

As for the rest of you... cough up the dough, Mac. We gots lives to save with our stubble.