May 2016 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Mayhem shave number 3.
Union Cutlery KA BAR razor
Boar brush
Jabonman soap and aftershave

So far this month, I have used a DE, an injector, and a straight. Rotating through all my soaps. Great shave today. Just shy of BBS. While I appreciate the ease and speed of the Safety razor, there is nothing like using a straight. It's also easier to line up my facial hair with a straight. 2.5 passes, and I really enjoyed the scent of this soap. Jasmine. Easy to lather, great performance, and awesome post shave feel. Another of my top five soaps.

 

Kerry the Mongoose looks fantastic with that handle.

 

Thanks Clint! It's a tad shorter than the bomber and lighter, I feel I have better control with the MR20.

 

Shave Den Sunday!!!
8 May 2016


Weishi 9306
Gillette Silver Blue (1) benchmark
L'Occitane Plisson Synthetic
TSD 2x Iced Barber Shoppe Shave Stick
TSD 2x Iced FW type AS Splash

All TSD exclusives are found at www.theshavedenshop.com

Have a great Sunday!
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The Devil's greatest trick was convincing the world he does not exist...

 

@RaZorBurn123 Kerry-

Are all the Razorock plissoft knots the same generation of fiber?

 

I haven't been able to shave yet today. I'll be going back to the Gillette Rubie today. I think I posted that it was the Ruble last time. My oops. I've been working a lot of hard hours and my brain is tired.

 

Razor: Merkur 34C
Blade: Dorco ST 301 (1)
Brush: DFS Limited Edition Envy White, Handle Aluminum Color, Anodized Dark Bronze
Soap: TSD Iced Signature
A/S: TSD Iced Signature

 

Good picture @Drygulch. Good soap also...

 

Excellent shot of good shaving products.

 

Thanks for all the anniversary wishes youse guys, what a great bunch!

Nah, it's probably more like your youthful good looks compared to me!



(sent you something in the mail eh? musta been used razor blades! )

 

May 8, 2016

SHAVE DEN SUNDAY
It’s Hydro-Magic May!
I’ll spend the month with my three Schick Eversharp razors that sport the Hydro-Magic shaving/cleansing head - Types I2, J3, K1

Just received my summer supply of TSD products:
Soap puck: Yin Yang
TSD Witch Hazel
TSD Aftershave Milk
AS: Yin Yang

Razor: 1955-1958 Schick Eversharp Type I2
Blade: Schick (Holland) (1)
Brush: Rooney 3/3 "Super" Silvertip



Two-day growth, three-pass shave - WTG, XTG, ATG
Just received my summer stock of TSD products. My favorite - Yin Yang soap puck and AS, as well as Witch Hazel an AS Milk.
A great shave. The TSD soap just explodes with rich lather and a remarkable cushion. Great stuff!

Cheers!
RT

 

Congrats, Vince! I've greatly enjoyed reading all of your posts this past year.

 

Monday Morning Focus Shave

I shave late yesterday so it has not been long enough between shaves to go for a BBS. Did 3 1/2 passes with my big Hart Steel 7/8. No blood, no Mayhem, no irritation but just DFS. The edge is feeling a little rough so it is time for a touch up.

Irritation A Closeness B+ Smoothness B Sharpness A

 

I am a couple of days behind, so this post covers days 6 and 7 of my focus. Both shaves were with my Frederick's Celebrated razor, which was a father's day gift list year from my lovely bride and kids. It is my sentimental favorite and a great shaver as well. Today, I also used a puck of TSD Interception @Queen of Blades sent me as a parting gift for the Monty Hall PIF last year. Great scent, I highly recommend it. The performance is also top notch.





When it get to the end of the week, I'll post a little about the differences between my first two straights of the month.

 

I usually shave at night when I have more time and can concentrate on my technique. As usual it will be my Super Speed, Astra Superior Platinum blade, VDH soap, VDH boar brush followed up with some Nivea sensitive balm.

 

I am cuter, aren't I?

 

"Pain Stick" is a misnomer. I find a more accurate name for my Feather Artist Club SS, "The bloody wound stick".

The culprit.

But, do not be alarmed, they won't harm you unless you are overconfident and in a hurry

 

Oh my Gosh I have got to get me one of those, I just got to.......NOT! LOL

 

Ouch, I struggled with the SS but found the DX and CJB less bloody.

As I always say if you are in hurry just the straight razor down and step away. Hope you heal quickly.