January 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Happy Anniversary January!!

January 29

Mostly Shavettes

Razor - Feather SS
Blade - (?)
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush - Semogue 620
Post - Alum

Three days left in January. Another fast month, or so it seems. I'll finish up on the Feather SS to complete the shavette theme, and use the Feather Pro blade. I still had one loaded up from the last time I used the razor but don't remember if this is the 2nd or 3rd shave on the blade. No matter. These blades easily go 7+ days. I'm sure it will go the next three.

The Semogue and Fat for a room filled with lather. Slick and very cushiony and a great feel. Even though I haven't used a pain stick for a bit I found the start to be automatic. Makes me happy that I don't have to think as much to start a shave with this razor now. Automatic angle and first stroke to get things started. Two full passes to a very nice DFS with no blood or other problems. Alum was just a bit warm but nothing out of the ordinary.

This shave was good enough that it sparked my interest in obtaining some other AC style razors at some point. I could see myself switching completely to this style at some point. Not sure when or where that point is but that may be in my future.

My weekend has arrived so I'll have some time to fully catch up around here. February thread will be up late tomorrow night for you early birds out there. I hinted at the theme last night - anyone have a clue yet?

 

Back on the prairie...too tired to shave right now, maybe later....or possibly one pass ATG glory tomorrow.

Your call.

 

No kidding, they are all fast now! Shavettes are where it's at! For reals...

 

It's all gravy until you get nuts with it.

 

You need to talk to my lawyer. You haven't paid January's licensing fees to use my likeness....

We'll let it slide until Tuesday.

 

Paging @mrchick

 

Your boat is beached. Just saying...

 

This bottle of Osage is part of history and should be enshrined in the TSD hall of fame and preserved for posterity.

 

Decision reached. Saw @Keithmax online and made a choice...

Barbasol Menthol something
Ralf Aust 5-8
Skill

One pass grail attempt tomorrow with a real straight.

 

For the children. Don't get nuts with it.

 

Day with Omega silver tip

No work today so decided to give the brush what it is best suited to, a hot scuttle and cream. Today QCS and Dovo Bismarck are joining the party. I just touched up the razor on my new Zulu Grey stone so wanted to check out the new stone. The brush is huge and splays great so it stays good and in the scuttle. Not only does this big knot makes lots of lather it releases it too.

The edge was smooth but did not feel as sharp as the razors I finish on my Shapton glass 16k. Four passes plus a bonus WTG pass. Zero blood and zero irritation but just a hair short of BBS. Still an excellent shave.

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

 

What is the worst that could happen? I pass ATG, no problem. I guess you need some excitement on the prairie.

 

It's actually slower than Murray KY out here, if that is to be believed!

 

Hmmm. Back on the prairie. Which means you went past STL. No Paris Donuts. I'm confused.

 

I picked up some Osage a while back in hopes of menthol glory. I found myself wanting more kick out of it. Barbasol Brisk is holding it down for now.

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I totally think it's strong, but Osage isn't insanity. Order TSD Iced SubZero AS Milk or Splash. It's the real deal. You can also order a product called M Bomb. You need M Bomb. Trust.

https://www.theshavedenshop.com/the-shave-den-m-bomb-menthol-additive.html

https://www.theshavedenshop.com/the-shave-den-aftershave-splash.html

 

Jet. Set. Red. Neck.

 

There are probably 150 photos of me using TSD SubZero, fwiw

 

If I wasn't going bald, I'd totally be down for that hairstyle.

 

This sounds promising. CRSW Limenthol does it on the soap end. Sounds like some SubZero is in my future.

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