March '16 - 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion Thread

Figured I've been gone so long I had to have something to show for it.

 

I like how you think. Wonder if my fiancee would buy into that argument . . . I'm doubting it.

 

This is what I got from it:

Techniques Trump Tools!

 

That turned out really nice! If I had seen this before I bought mine, I could have saved some money

 

03/26/2016
Wolfman OC with Triad Ti
Feather (1)
WDC-8 with Sunrise Synthetic
Mystic Orange Vanilla
Witch Hazel
Folsom & Co Capri
Whipped Shea Butter

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A very relaxing shave this morning. I am testing another prototype handle for a friend. This WDC-8 "Cub" is a solid brass handle with a 26mm x 15mm deep hole. The weight at around 150 grams is very nice with a secure grip. For testing purposes I transplanted the Sunrise Synthetic knot from the WDC-6. The brush easily whipped up the MW Orange Vanilla into a great slick lather. Just going with a traditional 3 pass shave provided a near BBS shave. Since it's Saturday and I had the time and lather, I decided to chase the baby. After very minimal touch ups, I ended with catching the baby. Finished up with a splash of F&C Capri. Overall an great shave with products that work well for me. I hope everyone has a fantastic Saturday.

 

Razor: Gillette Aristocrat 1947
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless Platinum (6)
Brush: Jayaruh JR #45 Walnut Honey Comb Handle. Knot is an Ace Synthetic.
Soap: Captain's Choice Sandalwood
A/S: Captain's Choice Sandalwood
Okay I'll admit I'm showing off.

 

SOTD March 26, 2016
Schick Saturday

Prep: Warm shower
Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick G1 injector
Brush: Badger
Lather: Country Club for Men Cahaba Blues
Post: Witch hazel splash enhanced with knock-off Old Spice, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, XTG, touch-up



Really close shave with two passes and touch-up while yielding the Schick G1 injector. I really like this little razor. It can lead to a few more nicks or weepers for me, probably due to operator error. I had two little weepers - one on my chin and the other on my neck. However, that's not a big deal in the long run.

I mentioned that a tender area of my neck had been feeling a little stingy after some shaves this week. Today and yesterday I enhanced my witch hazel with some alcohol-based splashes. That has seemed to help that feeling down in that area. It's all sort of odd. I'll have to keep an eye on it. It's just to the right of my Adam's apple and it stings sometimes about 30-45 minutes after the shave. It's feeling better now compared to earlier this week as I type this about 20 minutes after shaving.

My wife, son, and West Highland Terrier are heading out for a Spring Break vacation today. I hope you all have a great weekend and a Happy Easter!

 

Great photo and Old Spice collection Doug. I would show off that collection as well.

 

Thanks so much Clint. I appreciate your kind words.

 

I had a similar week. I hope we both have a headache free week next week.

 

Special thanks to Clint (@clint64) for sending me the G1 injector a little while back. I was apprehensive of it at first but now have really come to enjoy it. I'm not planning on going full-out and exclusive SE, but I do like the variety. This is just another example of the fine and generous people who populate TSD!

 

Excellent picture Clint.

 

I shave my left side of my face with my left hand, right side with right hand. I could shave my face with either if I had to.

 

SOTD
March 26, 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema
Razor: Gillette Super Speed Flare Tip E1
Blade: Ladas
Lather: Mikes Natural Coconut
Brush: RazoRock Plissoft Disruptor
Post: Thayers Rose Petal WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Capri
I was going to use a different soap but when I took a whiff of Mikes Coconut I changed my mind. Fabulous soap! I bought just the soap not the soap and tin, I had a container to use, this soap is fresh and soft. No irritation at all from my 3 pass shave using the Super Speed. Finished up with a healthy splash of Capri.
Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try

 

That's what I hope to learn but I can't do anything with my left hand. You know what they say...practice, practice, practice.

 

Amazing collection but there appears to be too much weight on that shelf. I'll pm my address to help you out .

 

I'm a lefty raised in a right handed world, from the beginning of time I was told/taught that I had to write with my right hand, the school desk are designed for right handed kids. I had to adapt, keep at it, it will come.

 

Perry, I am so happy that you are enjoying the razor. SE razors have a way of sneaking up on you. Before you know it you'll have a den full of various SE razors.

 

Thank you Doug. I can't fully express how much I enjoyed this morning's set up.

 

Injector Focus
It's official, I'm an Injector fan. I now have over 30 days in a row with a variety of injector razors and am getting consistently nice shaves. This setup is one of my favorites.
SOTD
Route 66 Sweeney Todd
Vie-Long horsehair brush
Bunny V3 with Notso comb
Chick blade (2)
Alum
Thayer's Witch Hazel
Pinaud Special Reserve AS
Have a great weekend!