April 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix&Discussion Thread

Great looking SR.

 

Thank you. Got it in a trade with another member. My early impression is it will be a good shaver.

 

I really like the looks. I think you did pretty well on that trade.

 

04/21/2016
Cobra Classic
Feather Pro (7)
WDC-8 with Druida Manchurian
Tiki Cabernet Neroli
Witch Hazel
Fine L’Orange
Whipped Shea Butter

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Back to the Cobra for the next several work day shaves. Another great drama free near BBS shave this morning. The Cobra Classic and AlumiGoose V1 are very similar but the Cobra is a little more aggressive and efficient. Finished off with a splash of Fine L'Orange. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.

 

Nice photo, Clint!

 

Thank you Perry. I hope things are going well with you.

 

Are Polsilver blades Russian? @NCoxSTL?

 

Yeah, Chris I've gone through many different razors and I know pretty much right away if it's for me. It's in its box I'll pull it out maybe another time and try it out.
Speaking of new razors! Two gents are coming out with a SE called the General, I got on the waiting list. Retail should be around $80-90. Release will be sometime this summer.

 

Yes they are. St. Petersburg. Gillette plant.

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SOTD
April 21 2016
Prep: Hot Shower. Noxzema
Razor: Mongoose B3 Dr. Bomber Handle
Blade: Feather Professional
Lather: Mystic Water Jeff's Lavender
Brush: Custom Ever-Ready 100T w/Shave Revolution Synthetic 22mm knot by Clint @theFAT98
Post: Thayers Rose Petal WH. Gold Bond Ultimate
Aftershave: CLAUS PORTO ACH BRITO Lavanda EdC
Fantastic shave! ER 100T whipped up Mystic Water Jeff's Lavender into a fluffy pile of love. The Mongoose is the real deal. I really get super 3-pass shaves from it.
What defines us is how well we rise after falling.

 

Soap Focus
SOTD
Route 66 Cavendish
Jayaruh #44 brush
Schick G2
Chick blade (1)
Alum
Thayers Witch Hazel
Ogallala Bay Rum AS
Have fun!

 

Good! I have another option for my Russian blades exploration.

 

I have been following that razor. It does look really cool and at that price should be a big hit.

 

Clint, I like the design of it, and definitely the price.

 

I like it as well. I watched the TSE video on it and the razor does look very cool. The price point is fantastic. That's 3 new Artist Club SE razors coming to market in the next few months. The General, new ATT SE, and one from Bullgoose.

 

Hello TSD - a little late today ... my thursday shave:



- Arko
- Mühle STF
- Gold Dollar 208
- Tüff sensitiv Rasierwasser

First time I used the Arko soap. Though I must admit it is absolutely foolproof in terms of ease of use and I can't say anything negative about the quality of lather, I still don't like it. What really bothers me is the scent ... it's just not pleasant. And shaving is all about pleasure, right?

On the other hand this has been the best straight shave I've had so far. Two and a half passes, first WTG, second XTG and after that ATG on the cheeks. I think I did a slightly better skin stretching job on my right cheek - BBS there. On the left it's something between DFS+ and BBS.

Still not sure which kind of blade I prefer ... full hollow or wedge? I like the sound of the hollow grind, but my smaller wedge seems to be a little easier to maneuver.

Have a great day, folks

 

April 21, 2016
A month with my Schick Type F

Hot Shower
Razor: Schick F
Blade: Feather AC Pro (2) Cut to fit.
Soap: Route 66 Bourbon Jungle
Brush: Rubberset 400-4
TSD Witch Hazel
AS: Myrsol Plastic Shave



Two-pass shave - XTG, ATG

After shaving with this combo for the first time yesterday, I woke up this morning with 24-hour whisker growth that was about the same length of what is normally left on my face prior to my last pass of a three or two-pass shave.

Today’s shave was just as fine. For a blade as sharp as this one, I’m constantly wary of nicks and cuts due to operator error. But the angle on the F is apparently very forgiving (I’m not perfect with every stroke). This razor/blade combo is the best I’ve experienced in regard to both comfort and sharpness on every stroke. No nicks, cuts, not even a weeper and I have no irritation at all! Remarkable.

Cheers!
RT

 

Razor: Gillette Gold Tech 1940's
Blade: Derby Extra (5)
Brush: Jayaruh JR #45 Walnut Honey Comb Handle
Soap: Turkish Bath Tallow Shaving Soap
A/S: Myrsol Metilsol

 

Doug, you are nailing the outdoor photos.

 

Thank you very much Clint. Have a great Thursday evening.