March 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Adam,
I am like 3 people away from the Soap Pass around Box 2.

If you want to send it to me, I can make sure to include it in the box. I think it would get the most exposure that way. just an option. Otherwise, one of the other's could add it for you in front of me if they are willing.

 

I might still have a bit of Cypress if you'd like to give it a spin

Great idea for giving more folks a chance to try a product from a Supporting Vendor. The soaps from Vendors are marked" Samples Only - not for trade" to make sure everyone gets a sample for as long as they last. Down side of The Pass Around is it's ever changing nature. Some interesting products have been added since it came my way. Being a coffee drinker I'd be interested. I think it's up to over 15 pounds.

 

If I wasn't stubborn, then I wouldn't be this far. Of course, my face would also not look like I used a cheese grater for a pillow.

All in all, I am pretty pleased with where I am in the process. The cuts I am getting are due to a lack of refinement of technique, rather than chasing the BBS and they are shorter and less deep than previous cuts. I also learned that just like a DE, you want "no pressure". Strangely, the areas that were the largest problems in the beginning have now become the easiest areas to shave. For example, the first week or so I couldn't get a good shave on my chin. Now, I do my chin in 3 directions without any problem and it is usually the cleanest part of my face. Best of all, I enjoy shaving with a straight more than with a DE.

 

RyX
Would it be possible to mark this soap the same way (Samples Only - Not For Trade) if Adam so desires? Since nothing will come out, it would help guarantee its exposure .

I leave it to Adam how he wishes it to be treated.

 

I can add the marking, and get it out to @Fly2High to be included in the pass around. I do want more people to try it, and hopefully want to get their own.

 

March of the Soaps Focus

Chiseled Face GTB, Omega #98
Weck Bantam & Personna blade
'59 Gillette #195, Feather blade
Alum block, English Leather AS


From The Pass Around, a great performance from a tallow soap. Described as "a classic barbershop scent with a western twist – main notes being bergamot,basil leaf, white patchouli, oakmoss, Texas cedar, leather, smoke, and gunpowder." A soft soap, I wet my face and rubbed the sample on two days stubble. Moistened boar bristles brought up a creamy lather with good staying power& a rich scent. WTG pass using my little shavette holding a 57mm long blade followed by recycling the lather into the suribachi bowl. A dribble of water brought up more glossy lather from the soap hidden in the knot. ATG, XTG, & clean ups with the Fat Boy left me error free, moisturized, and near BBS. Alum swiped quiet as it gets, and the restrictor on the AS bottle gave me a big handful of juice from the new bottle.
Good Shaves Y'all!

 

I pretty sure Perry @PLAla will be pleased!

 

Thank you, Jason!

 

That would be cool!

 

That would be one brush purchase I would make.

 

Great picture, Jason! Sounds like a fun trip coming up with your family.

 

I have gone through the same stages. I never thought I would master the ATG pass on my neck, but practiced until I could. The funny thing is that I rarely need that pass to get a great shave. I enjoy this much more than DE shaving.
Thanks for your great posts.

 

Me too!

 

Nice pic, Mister. It's always cool to try new stuff.

 

Those synthetics are lather monsters, Paul. They may not be my favorite brushes to use overall, but I cannot deny their fantastic performance.

 

Have a great trip!

 

I like the obnoxious orange.

 

Not enough for a unicorn.