August 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

That Koraat rocks!

 

Thanks, Buddy. You are right. You can totally get lost in the shave for a while.

 

My first unicorn and not just 1 but 2!

 

I'll be in for that. Good reason to snag a couple more drug store scents!

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Stirling September works too. I may have to get in on that as well.

 

Adjustable (Arko) August!!!

August 16 - Grand Blade Trials

Razor - 1959 (E4) Gillette Fatboy (9)
Blade - (3)
Soap - Mitchell's Wool Fat
Brush - WCS Synthetic
Post - Alum

Shave three for the Dorco Titan. Same setup, turn the Fatty up to 9 and get the lather going with the West Coast brush and the Fat. Fine two pass plus touch ups for a baby smooth success! Now, the alum is a bit on the warm side and even after the shave I'm feeling just a hint of irritation. Based on my third shave on the Prime blade, as well as the first shave on both blades, I'm still convinced that the Titan is a bit sharper than the Prime. Or else the coating difference is enough for the difference in feel. Either way, no problems with the shave and I'm actually very happy with the result of both the Prime and now the Titan.

Where does that leave the ST-301? Well, it also did a very fine job, but not quite as nice as its two more creatively named cousins. My preference of the three? Close call but I like the Titan. Especially on 6 on the Fatboy.

Tomorrow night - finally - the dollar store version of the blade. Now that I have the feel of the name brands down I should hopefully easily pick out any differences in the el-cheapo version.

 

I can definitely make that work as well!

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I'm glad to hear you are improving. Best wishes!

 

Works for me. Straights are single edge

 

What a great way of looking at things. Good luck!

 

Thanks very much Jim. They certainly work very hard at it.

 

Gem OCMM
Gem Stainless (5)
Semogue BC Texugo
Soap Commander Love

A very nice shave from a tired blade. Not sure if I will try one more from this blade...

 

Thank you Brian.

 

Aug 17 SOTD:

Rubberset 400
Maggards London Barber Shop
Gillette Black Beauty
Big Ben (9)
Stirling Unscented PSB
Maggards London Barber Shop AS

A nice shave this morning using the Black Beauty and Big Ben blade. I did two passes for a DFS. The blade has definitely surpassed my expectations. I was in a barber shop type.of mood this morning, and this soap and AS fit perfectly. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

The coloring of the photo is excellent. Bravo.

 

August 17, 2017
OneBlade Genesis V2
Feather FHS (4)
“The Rowl” Shavemac D01 2 Band Flat Top
Fine Platinum Shave Stick
Fine Platinum Aftershave

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I haven't used Fine Platinum soap or aftershave in a long time. Honestly, I had forgotten just how much I like the scent. I wet my face and the top of the shave stick and rubbed on the soap. The scent was already making the morning better. With a damp brush I began face lathering taking my time to add water slowly. In no time at all I had a mountain of wonderful lather. Even though I don't find Fine soaps to have the residual slickness of Mystic Water or Route 66, I always seem to get a very close shave. This morning's 3 pass shave was no different. With skin stretching and minimal touch ups I finished with an excellent shave. A splash of Fine Platinum was the perfect end to the shave. I hope everyone has a great Thursday.

 

@clint64 - (I forgot to quote )

Another great pic. I don't know how you do it, but that is just CRISP. The contrast between the bowl and brush so vivid.

Have a great day.

 

Thank you, Clint!

Just a terrific photo! I love the bowl against the background.

 

SOTD August 17, 2017

Blade: Chinese Schick
Razor: Schick M adjustable
Brush: Jayaruh boar
Lather: Soap Commander Courage
Post: Witch hazel, Speick aftershave
WTG, touch up

Nice shave this morning. I finished off this sample of Courage - it only took 21 shaves! Smooth and comfortable are the operable words for today as usual.

Have a great day!

 

L & L Cuir et Épices Soap
Wolf Whiskers Brush
Portland Razor Company Siren
Lucky Tiger
L & L Cuir et Épices After Shave
Have a wonderful day!