February 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

February 7 SOTD:

Stirling Synthetic Brush
Henri et Victoria Cognac & Cuban Cigars
Merkur Futur
Stirling Unscented PSB
Henri et Victoria Cognac & Cuban Cigars AS

I had the Futur set on 2.5 today, and I got a DFS that was just short of BBS using two passes. I could tell the aggressiveness a bit more than my first couple of shaves with this razor. I also used some Henri & Victoria soap for the first time, which I got using a gift card my grandparents sent. It seems to be a good soap on this initial use, and the scent is great. My wife liked it as I got a comment on my way out the door. Based on that alone, it isa keeper.

Tomorrow, I have another part of my gift card I will be pulling out for a first use. I am looking forward to it. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

Nacet. I promise.

 

Fatboy/Feather February continues in fine fashion. Today was shave #6 on a blade and its still going strong and very smooth. I keep the razor set on 6 which, I suppose, is defeating the purpose of an adjustable. Almost went ahead and shaved my head with it, but at the last moment, grabbed my Trac II handle and mowed down 3 days of stubble in a quick manner.

 

Congrats Neal. I'm glad the FB loaded with a Feather treated you so well. Who would've guessed that you'd be hoarding Feathers and I would be hoarding fine Russian St. Pete steel? What other surprises will 2017 bring?

 

Wife approved soaps and aftershaves are always a huge plus. Another great use of a filter with today's photo.

 

February 7, 2017
Gillette Aristocrat Jr 1949
Feather (2)
“Amigos” Elite Ironwood Beehive with Envy White
Czech and Speake Oxford & Cambridge
Fine Lavender

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I am moving a bit slow this morning. I tried a two pass shave with touch ups and that is just asking a little to much for this razor. I really had to go back and work to end up with my normal near BBS. From now on I will stick with a 3 pass shave with this razor. I am happy to report that the scent of the soap is opening up more with each use. The lather is slick and protective. While I like the soap, I would say that MdC is the better lavender soap. YMMV. I finished off the shave with a splash of Fine Lavender. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

 

SOTD February 7, 2017

Blade: GEM Stainless
Razor: GEM Featherweight
Brush: Jayaruh #60 synthetic
Lather: Fine Platinum
Post: Witch hazel splash enhanced with Fine Platinum aftershave, Nivea sensitive balm
WTG, touch-up

Nice shave this morning. Feeling smooth and smelling good with Fine Platinum. I've continued a lathering method that @Bama Samurai discussed last month. I'll put some water on top of the soap and then begin loading with a dry brush. Only tried it with synthetics. I add tiny bits of water as needed while loading. This method has made some terrific and well-hydrated lathers.

Have a great day!

 

That is the first time I have heard of Nacet. Good stuff? Appears to be cheaply acquired.

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They knocked GSB down a step for me, and I would consider them tied for my favorite blade with Polsilver SI.

 

Plus, they chop an alligator in half. What could be better than that?

 

I may have some Nacet that I could send to you. A few more varieties, too. I'll send a PM.

 

I do like the Polsilvers. And alligator chopping. Sounds like it may be worth a try. Anytime a blade can pull double duty, I am in.

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7 February 2017 Blade/Focus Shave
Good morning fellow Denizens! Today I broke out Simpsons Unscented Shaving Cream. My 10098 is really humming now. In no time flat I had a great lather. The 99r/Feather combo is working well. Two passes on weekday stubble. Some neck cleanup, hot/cold water rinse, icy cold towelx2, Dominello Vitali and a generous splash of Canoe. Out the door and another work day begins. Have a fantastic day everybody!

 

Very cool.

I need to buy more. I was looking the other day, and my son took most of them back to school with him.

 

Thanks PLAIa! I'd love to try some.

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Hi guys....not much to report other than I did some "rotation readjusting" to allow myself for not much time to elapse between Clubman usage(with the Original. and Special Reserve).

 

This is the cartel initiation pack, can be found easily on the bay:

 

Got a link? Or a search suggestion? For some reason I feel like a search for "cartel blades" may land me in parts of the deep Web I don't want to go to.

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Posting links to live auctions is againt the rules but if you search for
120 MIXED RAPIRA SPUTNIK VOSKHOD DOUBLE EDGE SAFETY RAZOR BLADES NEW 100

you should find it right away

 

February 7, 2017

Razor: Pre-War Fat-Handle Tech
Blade: Astra SP (4)
Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
Cream: KMF fragrance-free

There really wasn't a lot to shave after yesterday's near-BBS so I decided to go with a Tech today. No apparent issues though I did get the lather a bit thin for the second pass. Nonetheless, I ended up with another near-BBS with a qualification. Apparently, I got a bit overzealous at the corner of my mouth. I didn't notice anything but, as I was leaving, DD pointed out that I looked like the Joker. Huh? It turns out I had given myself a small scratch at the corner of my mouth which extended the mouth line like the Joker's rictus. Sigh.

I love how the family does and doesn't notice my shaving mishaps. My wife will miss big things while my daughter will see the tiniest weeper.