April 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

It was actually a remarkably sane shaving related question. Unusual for this group but more than appropriate

 

I already claimed four

 

Like this?

 

Thank you. Just landed safely

 

That's just sexy.

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Want one?

 

April 8 (Saturday) - Pride goeth before a fall and an haughty spirit before the application of the styptic pencil.

Gem OC MicroMatic / Gem PTFE ( 2)
Alluminati Envy White brush
La Toja shave cream
Alum and Thayers Witch Hazel Original Astringent
Styptic pencil

La Toja definitely is a nice shave cream. And I suspect it would also be very good for the skin if used regularly, especially for those with oily skin. It whipped up quickly in the lather bowl and then felt wonderful during the finishing face lather with a warm brush.

I had mixed results with the Gem MMOC. I was careful to start with the cap completely flat on my face and to skin stretch as I went. The razor gave me a good shave. I could definitely feel the sharp blade but it seemed to glide along mowing whiskers and not skin without a hiccup. I had the razor slotted into the Gem range as more aggressive than the 1912s but less so than the 1914 or 1924, especially when they aren't shimmed - and as very easy for me to use. Then for a split second, I lost focus on ensuring taut skin and flat surfaces as I shaved my chin - and a quarter inch circle of skin vanished in a flash. And just to prove it wasn't an isolated incident, the razor later turned a minute pimple on my upper lip into a second weeper.

Both kept bleeding through the cold water rinse, alum rub, second cold water rinse and application of astringent witch hazel. I finally had to get out the styptic pencil to shut them off.

I would now still peg the razor at between the 1912s and 1914 / 1924 in aggressiveness with the caveat that it is also completely and totally unforgiving of any errors.

The shave result itself is about a DFS+ even though I didn't attempt an ATG pass.

 

Love the colors Jim.

 

You got it right. Blink and she will bite. But great shaves.

 

Our forebearers used outside plumbing, washing their clothes in a stream and drawing water from a well. Doesn't mean I want to. Or stroke my neck with naked razor sharp steel. That's why King Gillette came up with the safety razor. Good enough for me!

 

Very generous, I would love to be in as well. I agree with your plan fully

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Razor: Gillette Fat Boy Adjustable (G3) 1961
Blade: Personna 74 Tungsten Plus (8)
Brush: Elite Razor Tres Amigos Desert Ironwood Beehive w/Envy White
Soap: Arko
Aftershave: Myrsol F/Extra

 

Thank you, Clint!

 

Jason, that is very kind of you. I can't wait to see what you come up with.

 

Parker SRX Shavette
Gillette Silver Blue
Semogue BC Mistura
TOBS Avocado SC
Alum
Superior 70

Well the shavette arrived and I had my first shave with it. It went about as well as my first shave with the OCMM. I probably should have watched some videos, but I just went right to it. The left hand will take some time to feel comfortable. This is the worst shave I have had in at least the last 6 years. I got through two passes without any major cuts, but there were lots of little blood letting sites and irritation. This might have to be a weekend only thing for now so I have time to heal before work until my technique improves to just bad... Overall a fairly successful first try.

 

Wonderful photo. Looks like all the snow is gone. Golf tomorrow?

 

Thanks Clint. Still snow in the woods. Heading out at 9am. Might have to wait a little if there is frost overnight. It will be excellent to be outside in the sun for awhile.

 

Have fun my friend.

 

Thanks Clint.