April 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

17 April 2017 Post 3 Day Weekend Blade/Soap Focus Shave

This morning's shave is with the Cella. My 10098 whipped up a very fragrant slick lather. The VDH/Wilkinson combo delivered an okay WWS. I now remember why I bought my EJ DE89BL.
It's gonna be a long week knowing that my '52 Black Tip is waiting in the wings. But we shall persevere.
Splashed on some Cella A/S and smelling great(if I do say so myself) I was off to another day in the exciting world of corporate security.
Have a good 'un.

 

couple of cuts this morning-seems to happen the most on the final usage of a razor(usually 3rd day). Aqua Velva again for my aftershave.

 

Day 22 of 30 days of Henckel straights

I tried Shave Secret again today along with the 7/8 Henckel. I got another great shave.

Shave Secret
2 passes, WTG, XTG
Sampsons All Natural Aftershave Balm
Square Toe 7/8 Henckel 17

 

Fantastic photo Jim. You hit on a big point with good shaves on autopilot. I think that is when you know your technique is solid.

 

Lovely photo Perry. I guess you are in the home stretch with school. Good luck and hang in there.

 

April 17

Z3 Gillette Super Speed
Voskhod (3)
Kent BK 8 silvertip badger
Castle Forbes Lavender shave cream
Alum, Thayer's Lavender witch hazel, and unrefined shea butter
Floid Vigoroso aftershave

I usually don't mention prep, but this morning was typical: a quick warm water face wash with some liquid facial soap. All right, it is my Bride's Clinique face wash, but don't tell anybody.

I performed a mostly ATG two-pass plus touch-up shave. I'm near BBS, except for my normal trouble spots along the jawline and lower neck. I could work these areas a little more for BBS, but that just invites irritation. Speaking of minor differences between blades, the Voskhod is super smooth, so I can pull off an all-ATG shave with this blade. With my Feather blades, however, I'd probably experience a few weepers doing so. There's been some discussion lately about whether ATG shaving causes ingrown hairs. In my experience (I have a light beard and moderately oily skin), I don't think I've ever had an ingrown since I started wet shaving more than four years ago.

The CF shave cream is fantastic. I applied several almond-sized dollops (more than I probably needed) to my face and went into a face lather. (Yep, I'm comfortable enough in my manhood to use Clinique products and words like dollop.) My Kent brush whipped up a mountain of cream, and the scent filled the bathroom. Good stuff, for sure.

After the party was over, the alum was relatively quiet. I'm quite pleased with this shave.

Happy Monday!

 

Menthol Monday, April 17, 2017

WDC-8 Manchurian
Stirling Soap Co. Glacial Obsidian
Colonial Razors The General
Feather Pro
Barrister and Mann Arctique
Pino Silvestre


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Nice set up, Jim. I totally agree on your comments regarding the SS. It's a great all-around razor. Have a good one!

 

Congrats on your shaving progress! As for the ice cream...

 

Ok I'm working on the ticket

 

Fantastic photo Mark. The bowl looks great. Love the looks of the razor and brush together.

 

Yikes I don't have one either I don't have the veg... I'm defenseless.

 

You have some wicked looking Kamisori that will work in a pinch

 

I'm pretty use you could wield one of those big ol straights a la Sweeny Todd.

 

Very nice, Mark!

 

Obviously not!
BOOM! HOOAH! 36 "good" Tangos.

 

I know I have too many razors when I start to forget about them. I need to get this pile organized.
I pulled this beauty out and got an absolutely wonderful shave with it this morning. I'm keeping this one visible
Route 66 Bay Lime Twist Soap
Doug Korn Brush
Heart Columbia JWest Razor
Lucky Tiger
Ogallala Bay Rum, Sage, and Cedar AS
Have a great week!

 

SOTN April 16th


Ming Shi 2000S
Sputnik (3)
Ever-Ready 200T
Tabac
Aqua Velva Ice Sport

Another night with the Futur clone and another 3 pass BBS. This razor is performing very well considering it can be had for less then $10 and very well might take the place of my 34C on the dream team. This razor is delivering consistent, long lasting BBS shaves. Have a great day everyone!

 

Adorable, Andrew. He seems the right age start to learning about the "Dad Tax"

 

Not that I need another razor, but The Futur and this clone are two of those modern razors that catch my eye. Since I've reached number nine on the vintage Gillette adjustable and for less than ten bucks?
Setting Neal , yup.