March 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Neal, GREAT job on the video intro!! I totally dig it.

 

I really enjoy the Fatip razor head, it's my first choice amongst DE razor geometry. The gap and exposure allow the user to control the angle and reach a more shallow attack than other DE styles, and it really shines with smooth blades like GSB, Astra and Voskhod.

 

He's a lot more creative than that other hack who used to do a thread kinda like this...

 

I 100% agree. but that other Gent had milk with the cookies.

 

This is where you want to start, if you want >>new, hand forged steel<<. I learned on one and fully endorse.

 

Meeting is eight.
Come early...stay late.

 

PM? I don't stay up that late..

 

I got one of those super cheap razors a few years back for around 2 bucks. The only good thing about it is the handle.


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

It looks like a Tech clone.

 

Twice daily!

 

Day 4:



Nathan Clark of Envy Shave is well known for making excellent brushes, and his "Envy" knots have become a favorite for new commissions and re-knots alike; not only because of the very affordable price points, but because they perform with knots from the highest price points.

This particular goblet style aluminum is a LE version of his Alluminati line. It is perfectly machined in a medium to large goblet style, and is a deep maroon color that seems to change hue with different lighting and backgrounds. Two lines machined into the neck are the only design pattern. The deep throat in the base makes it very comfortable to hold and stable in the hand. The knot is pretty much perfect in shape and color, the level of contrast and pure whiteness of the tips suggesting they have been treated. It is a big, simple, beautiful brush.

It loads soap like a big dog, easily holding enough for four passes, and not making you fight to get it out. Even on the very last touchups, painting strokes will give keep giving you more and more and more.... The tips are very soft for a two band, with just an ever so slight amount of enjoyable scritch. A good density gives this setting its backbone; it has scrub, and the splay is comfortable and feels natural. It's only minor drawback, and this may be due to its loft, is that it doesn't like to bounce back from its splayed position. A painting stroke or two is necessary to "reset" it. If this sounds nit picky, it is. The performance of this brush is excellent enough that you need to look for something to complain about.

Although it bears no weight on the scoring, I think it is worth giving this brush some serious props for its value. One can purchase this artisan made brush for less money than the knot would cost from some high end makers, and it will perform right with them.

So the Day 4 scorecard looks like this:

 

There is an old wive's tale that it takes 100 shaves to achieve consistency with a straight. You are making fast progress, once you get to 30 you will see a marked improvement. You are already making four passes, it took me close to 50 shaves before I could do me 4 passes. Like you I shave WTG, XTG, XTG, ATG.

 

A new set up featuring a new razor. I just received this Filarmonica back from @gssixgun. I could not hone it properly so I sent it to the master.

The set up for the next couple of days will be Filarmonica 13, Simpson Chubby 2 Super and Tabac.

The is dense brush that does not like to give up the lather. I faced lathered today and this brush while it does not give back the lather easily it does make a dent in the soap. Tabac delivered as normal some great lather. Glen also delivered as normal with a edge that was exceptionally smooth and very sharp, proof smooth and sharp can apply to the same blade.

Four passes and just one tiny nick stopped me short of an epic shave other wise dolphin smooth and no irritation.

Irritation A Closeness A+ Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

 

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Doug Korn D-7 XXL with Shavemac Finest
MDC Vetyver
Asylum Evolution
Gillette Silver Blue #1
Fine Fresh Vetiver
Tom Ford Grey Vetiver

​

 

That's a great brush, Mark. I love knots set into transparent handles.

 

A face made for radio!

 

I will keep the scores updated, and post them with the daily review.

 

I refuse to comment based on the fact that the hack was kicked upstairs with rank and admin-fu training. I consider myself a poor substitute....if that will keep the forum gods from raining down fire and Flying Eagles on my head.

 

Love the brush. I can make out some of the room in its reflection!

 

March Madness
Barbasol and Barber Blade Edition
Day Four



Just like yesterday, only with tighter focus. Results were back to the two pass DFS thing. Totally goofed off all day, felt pretty good. 70f after a warm night coming up on the high prairie. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.


Have a great Sunday!
☺