May 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Many thanks, @Fly2High .

 

It might be worth trying the head from the Travel Tech on a regular size handle, something that is not too heavy but of a normal length.

Hmm.. giving Derby blades as a Shavy Award sounds almost meta since using them should almost qualify one for a Shavy Award.

 

Sorry to pile on @Paul Turner . I really tried to hold back, but just couldn't do it!

 

I can feel your effort .

 

The Lemon Chill looks to be my first choice for Stirling's version of the Ice Bucket Challenge.

 

I'd go down this road if I didn't already have at least 10 razors I haven't tried yet, including an English tech that is WAY SWEET looking! Pretty sure the Travel Tech is destined for the trade/shavy bin. Besides, it comes with a case and some vintage blades, so it's a pretty cool set.

As for the Derbys, it is rumored (yet unconfirmed) that some people like them and don't get the hair pulling experience I do. If I am able to try enough blade brands to make a decent "sampler pack" from brands not in my top 5%, I may add the two Derbys I have to it, rather than throwing out new blades. If someone wants to use them as part of a "hair raising mayhem stunt" (pun intended), feel free to PM me and the'll be sent to you immediately!

 

12 May 2017 TGIF GEM/Blade Soap Focus Shave

Pre: Plenty of hot water and a hot towel
Razor: GEM Featherweight 1950's era
Blade: Treet Super SE
Brush: JR#161 NY Mets Special Edition
Soap: Catie's Bubbles "Barnegat Bay"
Post: Hot/Cold rinse, alum block, cold towelx2, Dominello Vitali Calming Post Shave Moisturizer
After Shave: The one and only Clubman Virgin Island Bay Rum

For the final shave of the work/shave week, I decided to take a trip down the Shore(we don't "go to the beach" here in NJ). Catie's Bubbles "Barnegat Bay" was the choice. It's actually made down the Shore in Forked River NJ. After whipping up a fine,slick, great smelling lather with JR#161, the GEM/Treet duo gave its last full measure before heading to the blade bank. 2.5 passes with some clean up. The blade was finally starting to tug some. But hey, it made it to Friday which is all I ask.
Splashed on some VIBR and TGIF was off.
The picture is not mine. It is a shot of sunrise on Long Beach Island however.

 

I have had very good experiences with KMF shave cream. But my wife and daughter have now stolen mine. I guess they figured I had soap to spare.

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Friday, May 12, 2017

The Varlet Ranger Alpine Grade
Panna Crema Nuavia Verde
Wolfman Guerrilla
Polsilver Super Iridium
Fine Italian Citrus
Aqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Ginepro


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SOTD May 12, 2017

Blade: GEM Stainless with shim
Razor: GEM 1912
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave
WTG, touch-up

Fat Friday setup leads to a great shave yet again. Went back to the 1912 after an injector sojourn yesterday. Smooth and comfortable today. All the software worked together for a nice shave.

I have to attend a meeting today and therefore am not at work. I was informed of this late on Wednesday afternoon so I had to scramble to get everything ready to be out. Then, my brother and sister are both traveling in this weekend with their kids. My parents have moved out the house we all grew up in and where they lived for 40+ years. My brother and sister live in Minnesota and Idaho, respectively, and traveled home to see the house one last time. It'll be a busy weekend!

Have a great day!

 

It's been a hectic week. I am o far behind, I just spent an hour catching up on this thread. I went two days (Monday-Tuesday) without shaving because I fell asleep sitting up before I could get to it. So Wednesday I was determined to get my shave in. I was going on four hours of sleep and pulled a 15 hour day, getting in around 1am. It was the perfect opportunity to grab a quick, easy and safe shave. Except, MAYhem. So I grabbed my Feather Pain Stick, a tub of Stirling Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo, and went at it. And it ended up being a save shave anyway. One small weeper on the neck, and a smooth shave overall. Stirling mentholated Sharp Dressed Man AS and I slept like a baby.

Last night I went with the GEM Micromatic. That is a very heavy razor that demands a very light touch. I enjoy the challenge and find it gives me very good results. I also found a good use for the Sayuri. I wanted my Iced Pineapple scent, but after a long day of heavy work I wanted something colder. I started pining for a Glacial Pineapple. Then I looked at my shave bowl, grabbed the Sayuri and used it to take a thin slice of Iced Pineapple and a thin slice of Glacial Eskimo Tuxedo and pressed them together in a bowl. I was uncertain whether the Sayuri would actually cut through the soap, but it turns out that soft soap is the one thing it WILL cut. And the bend in the handle made it well suited to reach into the bowl. The result was awesome and will be replicated.

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Wonderful picture, Mark!

 

Nice set up, Perry. Even if it is busy, it sounds like a nice weekend with your family.

 

Are you trying to float that out there like you don't?

Sounds like a potential frankensoap opportunity.

 

Thank you Jim! TGIF.

 

Brother, I have enough soap to shave until I retire!

Frankensoap is a done deal at this point. It is happening.

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I think I'm fully recovered from the Finger Shave 2.0 debacle. Today was a perfect shave with a razor I honed, which is always a great way to start a day
I have another MAYhem device on deck for tomorrow just to keep it interesting.
Route 66 Bay Lime Twist
Jayaruh #155 Brush
Torrey Shoulderless Razor
Lucky Tiger
Vintage Old Spice Lime After Shave
Happy Friday!

 

Can someone help me by explaining how to tag a member... Hook da Fuzzy one up with the 411.

 

Type the @ symbol and then start typing their name. A little box will appear below it and you click on it.

 

You should order some M-Bomb. You can add it to any lather, and get it icy.