August 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

The Amigos brush just looks great in the outdoor photos.


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Thanks very much Amigo. I truly love this brush.

 

SRAD over??? How many times have I told myself I'm done.

 

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Thanks very much Jim.

 

Not enough

 

Wednesday shave ultimate adjustable Japanese steel

Up today is a Suzuki 17, 6/8 with a half hollow grind. This still has a fantastic edge from the seller, very smooth and very sharp. From the first pass I had a feeling this could be epic. Four passes later an epic shave.

Irritation A+ Closeness A+ Smoothness A+ Sharpness A+

Razor: Suzuki 17 6/8 half hollow
Strop: Harold Russian leather
Brush: Romero silver tip
Pre: Proraso
Soap: Crowne & Crane tallow
AS: Fine Snake Bite
Scent: The Different Company Rose Poivrée

 

I think Perry's just cheap with his soap or something.

 

Tuesday evening August 8 -

Rockwell 6s on plate #3 / Topaz Platinum ( 2 )
Alluminati Envy White badger brush
Haslinger Schafmilch soap
Alum and Thayers Witch Hazel Original Astringent

Well, my three Gillette adjustables hit the post office today on their way to Delta Echo and a new decorator scheme. I will post pics when I get them back in about a month wearing all-matching warpaint.

Today I used a soap that doesn't get nearly as much attention on this forum as it deserves, The Fat's Austrian counterpart, Haslinger Schafmilch. Not much for scent (like The Fat) but great slick lather and an excellent post face feel.

Two passes and I nearly lassoed the dolphin.

Hope everyone had a good Tuesday on the uphill leg of a great week!

 

Well, I am a bit shy of a full puck!

 

Wow! All A+ ratings. Gotta love Japanese steel

 

Adjustable (Arko) August!!!

August 8 - Grand Blade Trials

Razor - 1959 (E4) Gillette Fatboy (3)
Blade - (1)
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum

Tonight begins a four blade trial of Dorco blades. I've used a couple of these before but, by request, I'll be adding the el cheapo Dollar General version in these trials. If I can find a Family Dollar in the next couple of days I'll check theirs as well, but I think they'll be the same since Dollar General bought Family Dollar. Or the other way around. Can't remember. Anyway, head shave first since it's Tuesday and that was interrupted about halfway through when I heard a familiar noise from the basement. Connection between the secondary sump pump and the pipe had come loose so that when the main sump did its thing, which it does a few times an hour due to the water level here, the water flowed straight into the secondary sump, that pump turns on and shoots a geyser all over the basement floor. No damage to anything since it's a wet basement anyway, just a trip downstairs with my head lathered up to reconnect the pipe and call it good.

After the excitement and the head shave completion it was time to go Dorco. I chose the ST-301 to start as it is the "standard" Dorco blade. It's a Platinum blade and I've used it before. Nothing special but.....like the Derby....seems to perform when needed. Tonight was no different. On the mild 3 on the Fatboy it actually produced a near-BBS in two passes and touch ups. I'm tempted to give the credit to the Futur from last night leaving it a slightly lighter beard tonight, but I'll go ahead and give props to the Dorco. Smooth and effective. Can't ask for much more than that. We'll see if it can add some sexiness tomorrow on 6.

Hope your week has been going well so far. My new one starts tomorrow. Here comes Monday/Wednesday in my world.

 

You always have magnificent gear combos.

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Schafmilch is awesome soap. I don't mind the scent either. Mild and unobtrusive.

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Today's shave consisted of my old type (first shave with it) loaded with an Astra SP, my amboyna elite razor silver tip, and a coconut soap from an artisan from Spain. It was PIF'd to me by a member on another board. (Coco by Luna). Really enjoyed the soap scent - somewhere between a true natural coconut and toasted coconut with no hint of smelling perfumey or artificial.

 

According to paceshave.com (Dorco's OEM site), the Family Dollar and Dollar General blades should be the same.

So, which four blades are you going with? So far, I'm aware of the following:

• STD-301, OEM (i.e., Dollar Store) blade
• ST-301, Platinum
• ST-300, Supposedly the same as the ST-301 except for packaging and target market
• STP-301, Prime Platinum
• STL-300, Dorco TITAN (possibly the same as the Prime Platinum but for different market)
• DN-52, SE boxcutter blade that should never be used in a razor, even for shenanigans

 

Another Razorock xXx shave this morning paired with Fine American Blend. 2 passes on 9 with the Slim nice close shave.
Razor: Gillette Slim Adjustable
Blade: Shark Chrome 2nd use
Brush: Razorock Bruce
Soap: Razorock xXx
Post: Gentleman Jon Alum
AS: Fine American Blend



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August 9, 2017
OneBlade Genesis V2
Feather FHS (2)
WDC-6 with Tuxedo Synthetic
Route 66 Bay Lime Twist
Folsom & Co Capri


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As expected the Bay Lime Twist was easy to whip into a nice slick lather. I went back to my 2 pass routine of XTG followed by ATG pass. I did pay attention to my trouble spots and stretched the skin where necessary. After minimal touch ups I ended with a excellent but not quite perfect shave. I didn't get my lower right neck as well as I was managing last week. I finished off with a splash of F&C Capri and I think I am ready for a rainy morning commute. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.

 

Gem OCMM
Gem Stainless (4)
Semogue 2000
Iced Orange Arko SS

Another nice shave. If nothing else, the OCMM teaches you to use a light touch.

Enjoy your day.

 

SOTD August 9, 2017

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick M adjustable injector
Brush: Surrey two-band badger
Lather: Stirling Dunshire
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Dunshire aftershave
WTG, touch up

I don't have much of a focus this month. However, I'm using my Schick adjustable more often in an attempt to follow some sort of theme. It's a nice razor and works really well for me. The Stirling Dunshire lathered up easily and beautifully and was slick and protective. Great stuff! Really a nice shave in the end.

Have a great day!