March 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Now, now, nobody around here could ever be accused of suffering from lack of judgement.

 

My assessment of this... In analogy form.

Jared learned to play golf with a $300 set of clubs from Target. He practiced quite a bit, and got really good, like +2 consistently.

After getting into a set of pro quality clubs, he's a scratch golfer because the new driver and wedges all have a wider sweet spot and a snappier shaft and allows him to focus more on the target rather than the impact.

In other words...tools matter, especially if you have some skill.

Nice report, but honestly, I expected this and figured it would be routine for you after all that Shavette. You're absolutely right about straights and their greater margin of error. A shavette doesn't scream at you the way hand forged steel does before skin penetration occurs. I get better tactile feedback with a true straight, and find the heavier blades are definitely more stable in the glide.

I thought shavettes were not so bad, but I had 75 traditional SR sessions under my belt when I first picked up a CJB, not so ironically on the Ides of March, last year.

We've basically done this exactly the same way, only from opposite ends of the path.

 

That one is a for sure. Maybe I can do the bolt thing, in some sort of a make up test?

 

I am a moderator.

Stunt shaving is bad, mmmmmkay?

You should ask Neal.

 

Judgment is relative. So is good in that usage.

Hold my beer...

 

I think the handle colours could use some work. I'm not a big fan of the current colour scheme. Apart from that, however, it's a nice brush and one that I expect almost anybody could make work well for them as an only brush.

 

Just like gambling, only with razors. If we were honest...

And in all seriousness, this is the first time a shenanigan has me a bit nervous.

Pro tip: Ask for a plastic surgery consult at the local ER. They'll know what you mean. Scars much less gruesome this way. This tip is for Popsicle based shaving. Carriage bolts may require more advice.

It's all fun and games until the vascular and nerve surgeons get a call too.

 

@PickledNorthern

The other path, for fun:

March '16 - 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion Thread

 

Lovely photo Mark. I really like the CH2 Synthetic LE.

 

March 14, 2017​

Cobra Classic​

Feather Pro (3)​

Shavemac ATG LE D01 2 Band​

Reef Point Dragon’s Blood​

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Since things were not as rushed this morning, I was able to enjoy the process a little more. Reef Point is a very good soap. I don't think it is as easy to lather as Route 66 but I don't find it difficult. Went back to my normal 2 pass routine paying attention to my trouble spots as the shave progressed. After some very minor touch ups, I am BBS everywhere but my lower right neck. It's not worth chasing the baby on a Tuesday morning so we are good to go. A splash of Floid blue was a great end to the shave. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

 

Day 20 of 30 days of straights

Another day with the Henckel 6/8 Round Toe and a little more improvement on my technique Another nice shave. Very close to a BBS.


St. James Pre-shave Oil
ABC
30mm High Mountain White set an extra 10mm deep
3 passes, WTG, XTG, XTG
Penhaglion Bayolea shave cream soothing gel
6/8 Round Toe Henckel 17 1/2

 

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Way to go, Jared!

 

March 14

Gillette SA w Polsilver (2)
Stirling Gentleman
TGN boar
Thayers Unscented
Stirling Gentleman balm

Day 9 of the '69 SA Focus, day 2 with a Polsilver. Went 6,5,3 on the 3 passes. Another nice, smooth shave today. Made one of my poorest lathers in a while. Had too much water in the boar to start and it took some time to get it right. As those who use Stirling products know, it will take an absurd amount of water, but I might have pushed that boundary this morning. Still slick, though.
Upped the settings a bit from yesterday to the settings I had last week, and do not really have any rawness. Didn't go ATG on the neck though- two opposite XTG. A nice DFS shave. Am becoming more comfortable with this razor the last few days I think.
Added the balm for more of the great scent. However, SWMBO walked into the bathroom and asked 'What's that smell?'. Alas, she is not a fan of the Gentleman...
Have a great day all!

 

Hello my brothers. Just stopped in to say hi and let ya know I'll be back in April to audition blades in my Travel Razor. From what I could find on the Interwebs, I think it was manufactured in England ca. 1946-1950. Looking forward to being back with the gang. See ya!

 

Razor: Supply Provision Custom 3 dot head
Blade: Chick
Brush: That Darn Rob silvertip
Soap: Uncle Jon's Silk Road
Post Care: Thayers Witch Hazel
Alum
Aftershave: Uncle Jon's Silk Road

Another wonderful travel shave this morning. The Uncle Jon's soap lathered easily and it's wonderful scent filled the room. Three easy passes for a BBS shave. This Supply Provision razor is so easy to use and provides excellent shaves, easily the best razor I own. Have a great day folks!

 

Great write up as usual. I am not at all surprised by the Duke 3 Synthetic high score. The Simpson Synthetic brushes are from other synthetic brushes.

 

Great colours in the photo!

 

Thank you!

 

March 14 SOTD:

Razorock Plissoft Brush
Mystic Water Coconut Lime Verbena
No name razor
Stirling Unscented PSB
Irisch Moos AS

I am running really late, but I got some lather almost as shiny as Jared. I really like the Mystic Water soap.

 

Time for a last blood free shave before tomorrow's craziness.
It's a beautiful snowy morning in Wisconsin.
Travel SOTD
TSD Bourbon Vanilla Shave Stick
AoS Pure Badger Brush
Drygulch Strop
Jacob Ray El Diablo Razor
Mennen Skin Bracer AS
Have fun!