May 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

This is certainly no time for acorny joke, but I was on pines and needles because you didn't axe her first. I couldn't beleaf it! So willow you move it or stand by your unpoplar decision? I'm sure that when things are sawed and done, everything will turn out oakay.

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That right there is funny!!!! Things will turn out fine..he will move the tree.

 

May 13th
(Late submission due to work schedule)

Back in the saddle again
After a rough shave with a Magic shavette the other day, I used it again with very good results- almost bbs and 1 little knick.

Magic shavette
Omega 40033
Cella
Thayers Medicated
Aqua Velva

 

Outstanding!!!!!!

 

Congratulations!

 

I did. I took $100.00, bought all this and came home with change. It was a good morning. I'll post some better pics in the haul thread after I get them cleaned up.

 

Wow! Those look great.

 

That straight with the redish scales is purrrtttyyy. I can't wait to see how that finger razor thingie works for you.

 

Thanks. The red one is a nice C-Mon. I'll try the thingie this week

 

Good man
Proceed along the path!

 

Thank you Jared. At first I though it was new, and new stuff does show up in "antique" shops. On closer examination, the white paint is crazed - tiny cracks where it's still adhered, but shrinking and pulling away. It's not faded or scratched, though there is a slight bit of rust on the ring around the knot. I think it's a cup set in the handle. The knot is 24mm X 54mm loft. During cleaning there was very little animal smell. Lost three or four bristles between cleaning and the first lather. For $8, I think I got a 60 - 90 year old genuine fully functional NOS antique.

 

Holy smoke! I gotta go antiquing with you guys. Living near Palm Beach, antique stores here mean "uber expensive overpriced old stuff". I live near "Antique Row", which I am almost certain it has two types of proprietors: one is the wife of a billionaire who needs a hobby other than her charities, the other is a white-collar money launderer. Call me cynical, but there is no way that many stores on one street in a high rent area can generate that much money selling overpriced old stuff as to make a whole business district out of it.

 

Press on, brother. The Magic is a fine Shavette.

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Dang! You had a great day! Congrats!

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May 15, 2017
Colonial Razors “The General”
Feather Pro
Shavemac D01 3 Band
Mystic Water Raspberry Lemon
Folsom & Co Shambala

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The little Shavemac whipped up the Raspberry Lemon into a nice slick lather easily. I am happy to be back to the General for the workweek with a smooth 3 pass near BBS shave this morning. I finished off with a splash of F&C Shambala. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

 

SOTD May 15, 2017

Blade: GEM Stainless
Razor: GEM Pushbutton
Brush: Jayaruh boar
Lather: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill aftershave
WTG, touch-up

Switching over to the Pushbutton for most of this week. I will throw in an injector shave or two in the mix as well. Today's shave went quite well. Stirling's Glacial Lemon Chill was fantastic. Cold but with great properties that you come to expect from Stirling. Very enjoyable.

Have a great day!

 

Thank you! I left a lot of DE razors behind as I'm trying to focus on straights.

 

Great picture, Clint! Excellent depth of field.