May 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Pristine Red Tip, Doug!

Beautiful photo, Clint!

Have a Fine day, Perry!

Cool pic, Jim! I'm a big fan of the Red Tip too!

Nice leather, Brian!

 

Thank you Andrew.

 

Thanks Doug! Have a great Wednesday.

 

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic 'Los Tres Amigos'
Savonniere du Moulin
Colonial Razors The General
Feather Pro
Folsom Shambala
Tom Ford for Men


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SOTN May 2nd


Schick E3
Astra SP
Stirling Mountain Man
Satin Tip The Purest
Florida Water

Good morning friends! Last night I had my first MAYhem shave. My Schick E3 injector loaded with a modified Astra SP. The save felt very injectoresq with a a few subtle differences. First of all the save was smooth and the blade cut well, no issues with tugging and it didn't feel harsh or more aggressive then with an injector blade. So what were the differences ? First of all the DE blade in the injector was very loud, easily twice as much audible feedback as with a Chick blade. Secondly the blade didn't feel as rigid. Even after three passes there was still sound of the blade scraping whiskers, I though for sure I wasn't going to end up with a very close shave. After the 3rd pass, when rinsing off my face I was surprised at how close the shave actually was, just as close as when using a Chick blade. Overall I'd call this experiment a success, let see how many shaves I can get out of a single side of a DE blade in an injector. Typically an Astra will last me 4 shaves in a DE, if i can get more then two out of this side I will be pretty amazed. I finished off with a spritz of Florida Water and went to bed smelling great! I really really like Mountain Man! Have a great day everyone!

P.S. Logan says hi!

 

Very nice, Mark! Hopefully my CH2 will be in this week.

 

Excellent picture with a beautiful brush Amigo.

 

Great setup with a handsome baby Andrew.

 

Beautiful photo Mark.

 

Andrew.

 

Great SOTD pic and Wonderful photo of you son. You made my day.

 

Thank you, Doug!

 

Thanks, Clint!

 

The Bama Man havin' some fun On The Road! Have a good time my friend!

 

Thank you, Clint.

 

May 3, 2017- Tech Mini-Focus

Razor: Post-War NDC Tech
Blade: Dorco ST-301 (3)
Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
Cream: KMF fragrance-free
Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

For today and tomorrow, I've moved on from the pre-War Tech to the post-War variant. This is an NDC US model from pre-1950 (I assume based on the fact that "package" is spelled out). I have a sentimental affinity for the pre-War version as my father's Tech was one of the first razors I used back in the 70's. That said, I'm finding that the post-War version is really growing on me. (The US one, anyway, as the British one is not to my taste.) I'm not sure if it is the more rigid blade handling, as some people say, but I find it an excellent pairing of mild and efficient.

Day 3 and the Dorco ST-301 is still going strong. I'm having trouble quantifying in, but the Dorco seems to have a different "feel" than my usual Russian steel; it's almost the feel I'd expect from a cartridge razor rather than a DE. It's possible, though, that I'm confusing sensations. I'm curious to see if this blade continues to hold up for a few more shaves as 3 seems to be the Rubicon that some blades can't cross.

Two passes to a DFS with no irritation or blood.

 

Great experiment Andrew, and great photo of your son!

 

Thank you, Jason!

 

I would think the brush should be getting to you soon. If I recall mine was like 10-14 days total time including customs.