June 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Over this month I about decided to do away with DE shaving. I will keep a few that have special meaning to me....family razors and such.... But I am going all SE,Injector, and a bit shavette.

 

I would pass on the Knize Ten soap, price is crazy and performance is just good.... but ..... Knize Ten cologne is worth a try, it is one of the classic leather scents. Not an aquatic but a hard core masculine leather. If you like the old school vibe of Mr Blass then Knize Ten might appeal to you.

 

Thanks very much Clint. It's a good bowl.

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Thanks very much Jim. It is a great bowl. Jill did an amazing job considering it was her first attempt at making this left hand bowl. I have a blue one also. Next week.

 

June 28, 2017
Colonial Razors “General”
Feather Super Pro
Simpson CH2 Synthetic
Route 66 Bay Lime Twist
Folsom & Co Capri

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I had a great trip with my daughter but I am happy to be back home. While maintaining my focus on synthetic brushes, I went with a solid lineup of some of my favorite hardware and software. The CH2 Synthetic aka "The Soap Destroyer" whipped the Route 66 Bay Lime Twist into a rich slick lather. The General with a Feather Super Pro requires a light touch but it a smooth shaver. I went with a 2 pass shave, XTG and ATG that had the baby in sight. A few touch ups at the bottom of my neck caught the little guy with no nicks or irritation. A splash of F&C Capri and I think I am ready to go back to work. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.

 

Excellent picture, Clint! I am glad you had a good trip with your daughter. It sure looked like fun.

 

Jun 28 SOTD:

Razorock Plissoft Brush
Dettol Fresh SC
Gillette Flair Tip Rocket
Rapira PL (3)
Stirling Unscented PSB
Aqua Velva Ice Blue/Musk mix

It was a decent shave this morning. Dettol can really which into a nice lather. I got a little interrupted during my shave as one of the urinals in the locker room started overflowing, so I now find I missed a little patch under my chin. I'll call this a CCS due to that.

I have been using this razor for several shaves now, and I have noticed the TTO knob tends to loosen up for some reason. It is the first razor I have had that does it. Anyone know a good way to keep it from happening?

I hope everyone has a great day!

 

28 June 2017 "Hump Daaaay!"
Blade Focus Shave

This morning I decided on the Cella Crema Da Barba for my shave. Broke out JR#161, which is my small container specialist, bloomed the soap, did my prep and had at it.
The Krona/Voskhod duo put forth an outstanding effort. 2.5 passes with J hooking on my lower neck, delivered a DFS+. No noise with the alum block and a bracing finish with an ice cold towel.
Splashed on some Cella Lozione Dopobarba and Hump Day was off.
Have a great day my fellow Denizens!!

 

Back to smoooth for a few days. Slim on 5. Astra SP. Stirling travel synth. I'm working through the Route 66 samples from Perry's passaround. All good soaps and scents; just not strong enough for me. I have trouble picking up scents well unless they are pretty strong, so this rules out any soap from my den with a scent that isn't "slap yo mama" strong. Still enjoying the variety, though. And did I mention smoooooth?

 

@Salty Belle can make a great soap can't she?

 

well, with two days left in the month, I officially project FAVORITE SOAP&SHAVING CREAM as the winner of the survey.

 

June 28th
Gillette Aristocrat Jr w Voskhod (1)
TGN Synthetic
Soap Commander Endurance
Thayers
Barrister's Reserve Spice

Day 11 of the Jr focus, first day with a Voskhod. The days just keep rolling with this razor. Another fine Soap Commander lather and a nice, comfortable 3 pass DFS. One tiny weeper that didn't survive the alcohol. Finished with the great Reserve Spice. After a few days of Chatillon Lux splashes, and now back to a Reserve splash for a day, I'd say they are both fantastic products and I wouldn't want to live on the difference between the two.
Have a great day all.

 

I should have gone with hers this morning(Cavendish). It's chilly right now. Oh well, ya can't turn back the hands of time.

 

I saw what you did there,

 

Great photo, Jim! I have a few TTO's from that era, English and American, and none have the problem you are experiencing.

 

My goodness...quick moves....you pushed the like button before I was finished with my post!

 

Without a doubt this was my best straight razor shave ever. I'm thrilled that it was with a razor that I honed. I'm dolphin smooth and ready to start my day
SOTD
Stirling Margaritas in the Attic Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Frederick Reynolds Razor
Lucky Tiger
Ogallala Bay Rum After Shave
Happy Wednesday!

 

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Shavemac ATG LE Silvertip D01Two Band Flat Top
Dirty Deeds Green Tweed @Drygulch
OneBlade CORE
Feather FHS-10
Fine Fresh Vetiver

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Fastest finger in the Great Garden State!