September 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Yesterday's shave was:
Stirling Arkadia
Maggard Plissoft
Black Flare Tip
Voskhod
The Veg

I broke out my sample of Arkadia. I really enjoy the scent. It's quite pleasant. The wife was already asleep so I opened up my decanted bottle of the Veg. Good times.

Today:
The Body Shoppe Maca Root Shave Cream
Schick J1 (Face shave)
Schick Krona (Rapira Platinum - head shave)
AllMan Refined aftershave balm

I am growing more and more fond of the Maca Root. It is so easy to lather, and a little goes a long way. It never fails me. The Schick were out in force, and both provided nice, close results. The AllMan is a balm I found at our new Lidl grocery store. The scent complements the Maca Root, and I found it surprisingly good. So good, in fact, that I am going back for the other two scents they carry.


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I had your two and then some.


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Beautiful brush and photo Mark.


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Thank you Jim

I’ve tried Proraso Green soap. I didn’t like then soap at all and gave it away. Surprising as it may seem today was my first use of either the Bigelow or Proraso cream. I enjoyed the cream much more than the soap. I’ll be keeping it



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Arkadia is a really nice scent!

 

Lovely photo Jim.

Beautiful photo Brian.



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Thanks Clint!

 

Thanks for the kind words Jim!

 

Thank you, Clint!

 

Saturday

This razor is extra hollow and extra loud but takes a very sharp edge and I like the smile. The edge was smooth and very sharp, 4 passes and just a 'hair' short of epic.

Irritation A+ Closeness A Smoothness A Sharpness A+

Razor: Drew Dick 5/8 extra hollow
Strop: Dry Gulch black latigo
Brush: Gemstar Custom Elk Antler
Pre: Proraso
Soap: QCS
AS: Fine Snake Bite
Scent: Creed Green Irish Tweed


Sunday

I was thinking about selling this razor because I have 3 Hart Steel razors but..... the edge was so smooth and so sharp I can't let it go. An epic shave for Sunday.

Irritation A+ Closeness A+ Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

Razor: Hart Steel 6/8 grind 3/4
Strop: Tim Miller
Brush: Paladin
Pre: Proraso
Soap: R66
AS: ‘Enhanced’ Florida Water
Scent: Dior Cologne Royal

 

The Drew Dick is a beautiful razor. The brush is awesome, too.

 

Thank you

 

It's in the running for a full tub. I need to try Ozark Mountain as well before deciding.

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I had a sample of Ozark Mountain soap and aftershave. I loved it. It was a great scent during the holiday season. I think my first experience with Arkadia was in a bath soap sample. I then bought a full bath soap bar and used it up. Really enjoyed it.

 

I agree, the Maca root is good stuff.

 

Thank you Clint!

 

It's right up there among my top soaps. For the money I paid for it, it was a steal. It's a definite replace when finished.

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SEptember 23rd
Schick I1 w Personna Twin
WD HM Badger
Proraso Green Cream
Thayers
Aqua Velva Ice Sport

Nice relaxing weekend shave earlier this afternoon. This was my first mentholated cream (or soap) when I got it last winter at a local drug store and at first I thought it was very strong. Now, I find it quite mild in comparison to Palmolive Menthol. Pleasant scent and good performance, though. I took the picture last night, and then saw that @clint64 pulled out the same cream. Great minds...
This will be the last day for the Twin blade. I'll use this razor for the upcoming week, but will switch to a Chick.
Good cheap stink to end, and have a great Sunday all!

 

Glittery vampires who prefer wine to blood is one thing. Glittery rainbow sprinkles all over the Cartel? Quite another. You know, this could have serious repercussions on more than just the shaving world.

 

Smells like the Drug Store SEptember!!!! (Stirling Booster)

September 23

Razor - E2 Schick Adjustable Injector
Blade - (4)
Pre - Stirling Mentholated Pre-shave soap
Soap - Stirling Bay Rum
Brush - 30DC LE
ASOD - Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Still staying with the pre-shave routine. Still liking the effect/result. Surprised at myself? Yes. Yes I am. Will I continue to do it? Well, probably for now if only because I still have the pre-shave soap sample. Will I buy a full bar? Jury is still debating.

Went to the E2 Injector today and I guess I need to open up the M2 to compare it wide open to the E2. The E is definitely a more aggressive shave at this point. Nothing wrong with that, just have to remember and not leave any weepers along the way like I did tonight. Still, two passes to a near-BBS and the Bay Rum with a little light Menthol was delightful. The LE brush - perfection. And the AV in the morning will be the perfect way to head out. Have a great weekend everyone!

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