January 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

That's a beautiful brush, Clint. Our resident Marine has some mighty fine talent. I'm currently out of Route 66 soap - and trying to work down my soap inventory - but I've got my sights on the Rum Runner.

Congrats on the 2-pass near BBS. Everything falls into place when a shave turns out like that. Have a great week.

 

Jared, what a great photo essay of today's shave! What's the verdict so far on the Kai Captain?

 

Thank you. The WDC-6 is a very cool brush. I really enjoy using it.

 

Love the photo. It is always nice when you can truly enjoy using a gift.

 

Thank you Charlie. The Rum Runner has a very nice scent and like all the Route 66 soaps the performance is top notch. Like you I am trying to work through my soap inventory. It has gotten out of hand.

 

You have and so do I
Thanks

 

Brian, that's a sweet looking razor. Do you hone kamisori blades as well?

 

A BBS shave on a setting of 1. Hoo Boy! Do you plan to experiment with different settings, Jim?

 

Great set up, Jim. I received a bottle of Aramis for Christmas, and I'm getting reacquainted with it. I like it a lot, but I find that a little goes a long way.

Enjoy your day off with your Bride.

 

January 29, 2017

Razor: Early-50's English Tech
Blade: GSB (1)
Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
Cream: Simpson's Luxury Shaving Cream

Today's razor is another one from @Morman Bridge's recent PIF. It is an English Ball-Handle Tech from the early 1950's. From a distance, it looks pretty much like its American counterpart with a post-war-style baseplate and etched cap. The big surprise comes when you pick it up and realize that it is made of Aluminum (or Aluminium, as probably would have been said at the time). This makes for a light razor- definitely lighter than my Fat-Handle Pre-War Tech though not quite as light as my Sterling Tech. It is also my first English razor.

The Simpson's cream is from another recent PIF- this one from @Linuxguile and this is my first time using it. It is considered to be an unscented cream and, so, is right up my alley. Following the instructions, I face lathered using just a touch of cream on the tip on the brush. This worked out to be more than enough for two passes. I didn't really notice any scent from the cream (as opposed to the KMF which does have a distinct base scent even without additional fragrance).

I was working on two day's growth and portions of the shave seemed a bit rough which was a surprise. I'm not sure if this was a blade issue, something in my technique, or perhaps a bit more aggressiveness from the razor. No matter the case, I ended up with a nice DFS with no issues.

 

Yes I do. I honed this one yesterday. Glen has a good video on it.

 

That is some cool etching in that blade Keith

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I'm glad the Simpson's worked out for you John!

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Thank you, Charlie. So far it gets two enthusiastic thumbs up. It just feels easy to hold onto, and it sure seems to have a way more varied effective angle compared to the Feather.

It was well worth weaseling out of my NB for, considering how early it is in the year. I'm still not buying anything, but at least I'm happy with what I'm spending the rest of the year with.

 

Yesterday I was sitting in the chair at my barbershop and saw this sign on the wall across from me. It made me think of you guys

 

I like that!! I can only "reply" to this by describing in sentence form the funny and classy sign in the barbershop I go to(the 3 barbarettes). It says "WE REPAIR HOMEMADE HAIRCUTS".

 

I don't want my rotation to get out of hand. That being said, I plan to do a Stirling "package order" soon as result of the 4 sample aftershaves I have-well, it's down to 2 now. Not sure if I'll do an A.S. and matching soap, or 2 aftershaves. I'll fit'em in somehow, though.

 

What, Paul? No full-size barbers in Massachusetts?

 

lol.....oh, there comes a time in a man's life when he likes to have his hair cut by ladies who know men's styles. Y'know, in the 5 or 6 years I've been a customer there, I haven't seen any women come in(except to bring their young sons).

 

Thanks for the clarification.