1 [Report This]Date: October 04, 2023 02:56 pm Title: Chapter 1
Again, how did I not review this already, it’s one of my favourites; but not for a sexy reason, but that actually it was how my late dad used to shave. I used to sit and watch him shave when I was a little kid, I was fascinated by it, so the description of the shaving brings back happy memories from my childhood. Sadly my husband is an electric shaver kind of guy (and mostly has a beard these days!)
Author's Response: You're not the only one who has said this story has brought back fond memories of a loved one. I'm honored I was able to trigger some good thoughts. Thanks for getting back to this one to leave a comment.
1 [Report This]Date: June 13, 2021 09:26 pm Title: Chapter 1
This was really great, I love Pam comparing the care Jim takes in shaving to the care he has always shown her.
The pacing of the scene and rhythm of the dialogue was really well done, it felt like it could be a scene from the show (not that they'd allow cameras in their bathroom!)
[“I’m surprised you noticed that.”
Jim crossed over to her and tilted her chin up for quick kiss. “I noticed you. And because I noticed you, other details got stuck in there too.”]
This was a really great line.
Really loved this, nice job!
Author's Response: Thank you. It was fun to work on a domestic moment like this one. Espesially so early into their dating relationship. Thanks for the comments about pacing and dialogue, sometimes I worry if what I write sounds natural or not so it helps to get feedback on that. Pam's had Jim wrapped around her finger for years, it's just now he gets to enjoy it rather than hide it so we get cute moments like the noticing lines. Thanks for the review. Glad you liked it so much.
1 [Report This]Date: November 19, 2020 02:05 am Title: Chapter 1
Somehow I missed your story, but wow, it's so great! And enlightening - I had only a vague idea of half of the shaving process rituals before.
And I like that bringing Roy here didn't cause awkwardness or bad memories; I guess they're happy enough to not be bothered with the ghost of the past :)
Thank you for writing this lovely story!
Author's Response: Thanks Dernhelm. As far a shaving goes, it can be as simple or as complex as one wants. Yup, they're just happy to be together now. Glad you found your way to this one.
1 [Report This]Date: October 29, 2020 05:57 am Title: Chapter 1
Ok so this explains one thing - with him spending so long on shaving it's no wonder he doesn't have the time to take a comb to his hair... not sure if Jim is this facetious about his grooming although the reference to the grandfather helps me buy it and the contrast to Roy helps too -- plus I enjoyed the story so much I'll buy it for the sake of getting this story from it.
Another wonderful little slice piece.
As you could imagine I was delighted about the prankster in Pam and the innuendo suggested both pre and post shave - I like the subtle hints rather than the outright descriptions. This feels very true to the Pam and Jim I picture in this stage of their life.
I noticed other details like:
"noticing other details"
her grinning at the view
Pam's recognition of his smell
clutter of the apt - three added towels to it.
Your stuff always so enjoyable - lately coffee and your one-offs precede my morning commute. Glad you are always writing more as I have been devouring your stuff that pre-dated my MTT addiction.
Author's Response: Thanks as always Maxine. Glad you liked all the little and more subtle moments I put in this one. I'm glad I can help you enjoy the pre-communte part of the morning just a bit more.
1 [Report This]Date: August 03, 2020 07:53 pm Title: Chapter 1
With all the beard-smut running around this site, this was a welcome change of pace. Nice job!
Author's Response: Thank you. Glad you liked it. Always fun to find a new angle on things.
1 [Report This]Date: July 20, 2020 09:20 am Title: Chapter 1
I really liked the pace of the story (and I learned a lot about shaving btw). It's those little things that really build relationships and you've portrayed them beautifully. Thanks!
Author's Response: Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Sharing the little things helps glue a relationship together. It's fun to explore those kinds of moments.
1 [Report This]Date: July 20, 2020 06:35 am Title: Chapter 1
This was highly informative actually! It was interesting to learn this process. Jam wise, I always enjoy reading the day-to-day little moments of their lives. It's a sweet look at what we could have seen.
Author's Response: Thank you. I'm glad I could inform as well as entertain.
Date: July 20, 2020 04:30 am Title: Chapter 1
I loved this! I remember my grandfather shaving just this way--brought back memories. Great descriptions and very sexy. Nicely done.
Author's Response: Thank you. Glad I could bring back some fond memories and that you liked it as well.
1 [Report This]Date: July 20, 2020 04:29 am Title: Chapter 1
This is sweet! I have to say, I picture Jim far more as a bit of a perpetual college student (especially after his rooming with Darryl) and don’t see him being this well groomed. That said, I love this as a contrast to Roy. Jim is everything that is quality and lasting and Roy is well... Roy... cheap and disposable.
“I noticed you.” My heart.
“Past special occasions” This whole passage is so, so very lovely.
This is everything that is fluffy and domestic and JAM. A really nice one shot.
Author's Response: I agree that for the most part up through S3 Jim is more of a grown up college student kind of guy. Save for this one area. He does get better style wise in later seasons though. Other than that, yup you got just about everything I was going for here. Glad you liked it.
1 [Report This]Date: July 19, 2020 10:42 pm Title: Chapter 1
Great work! This was quite an interesting story, and I enjoyed it immensely.
Author's Response: Thank you. It was fun to think up and I'm glad you liked it.