March 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thank you Jim. I am pretty excited about the lineup this week.

 

Thank you, Mark!

 

March 5 SOTD:

WD High Mountain Badger
PdP
Frederick's Celebrated Razor
Stirling Unscented PSB
The Veg

I decided to go with a straight razor this morning, so I got my Frederick's Celebrated, which has been a favorite. I would rate this as a CCS, as I didn't get the closest shave on my neck. It was still fun, as I haven't used a traditional straight in a long time. I don't know why I don't use Pre de Provence more often, and I find it to be a very enjoyable soap. The scent is great in my opinion. You can't hardly beat The Veg on a Sunday morning. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

My shave today was about the same as yesterday. I used the WSP Pure Badger, and again loaded to much satisfaction. Tried some whacks with the 65-Slim, and worked more on getting the correct angle. For its next use I will up the power by one. I'll do two more shaves with the Russian Leather soap, but after that, I think it will be just one more round of 4(or 5) shaves with it, when it comes around again in the rotation, , and that may do it.

 

I say the exact same thing every time I use it.

 

I don't get too many strange looks after over two years of this. She had actually gone to bed before I went into discovery mode last night but did get up and walk by the door while I had the razors held up in front of me. I got a look and a question if there was a problem. I assume she meant with the razor, not my mental state. She accepted my answer of "I think I've got it figured out" without further comment or show of concern.

 

Lovely sketch filter.

 

The Swedish has never been my favorite of the Rapiras but it's a very good blade indeed. I suspect I would have the Ladas winning but it would be close. I'm enjoying your focus especially with my knowledge of the blades. It's fun to see how others experience the finest steel in the land.

 

You had a doughnut hole sighting!

Just mold all of the soap back flat across the bottom, into the center. You will be surprised how many shaves you have left in there.

 

Stropping is still my hangup as well. I love the razors, and I love shaving with them. Stropping them.....just makes me tense, irritable and frustrated. Although, according to an ex or two that's just my normal personality.

 

well..not QUITE, but I wouldn't put it past happening at the end of this "round. Might try the molding thing, thanks.

 

I had a pretty good piece of the bottom (1"-1 1/2") showing on the bottom of a 4" soap tin. I scooped it into a shave stick a while ago, and I still had well over an ounce of soap left. So for me, the way I load, I figure 15 or so shaves.

 

Please post some pics. They sound like nice razors.

 

Thank you, Clint! Have a great day!

 

That looks like a creature with whom I don't want to get into an argument. (Winston was famous for his line about not ending sentences with a preposition).

 

Razor: Supply Provision Custom 3 dot head
Blade: Chick
Brush: RazoRock Tri-color
Soap: Uncle Jon's Silk Road
Post Care: Thayers Witch Hazel
Osage Rub
Alum
Aftershave: Uncle Jon's Silk Road

An excellent shave this morning. Uncle Jon's produces an easy, slick and protective lather, easily top 5 for me. I really like this scent as well, spicy but with a nice vanilla base. The Supply Provision Custom with the 3 dot head is as close to perfection as I've found. A very easy 3 passes to a BBS shave. There was not even a tickle from the alum. I'm sitting in the airport putting my daughter on a plane to visit her aunt in Oregon over spring break. Prayers for a safe trip are appreciated. Have a great day folks!

 

I'd be interested in the one from Dayton, I grew up less than an hour from there. Pm me if you decide to sell.

 

Great picture!