August 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I was sworn in 11 September 1978.
I was 23 years old and still wet behind the ears. By 2001 I was a Sergeant and cynical. The cynicism has abated somewhat, but I still don't suffer fools gladly.

 

Nothing wrong with sammitches. I had a turkey and swiss on potato bread for lunch today.

 

I do a lot of just butter on potato or cottage bread, with whatever meat and cheese. A far cry from great, but they stand up to all day in a lunchbox better. Haven't gotten food poisoning yet.

 

That is scary. I'm glad that she is ok.

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At least he doesn't seem worried! Love that smile!

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Sometimes it's the simple things.

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Now, that's a happy baby!

 

Razor: Blackbird/Delta Razor Works/Blue
Blade: Feather (5)
Brush: El Druida Barberpole w/Manchurian
Soap: Reef Point Soaps Tranquility
A/S: Floid Blue
Bowl: Symmetrical Dottie Shaving Bowl Blue & Lt. Purple

This ends my 30 focus on my new double edge razors. Had some BBS shaves and a few near BBS with one that was just okay. That was user error.
Used some good soaps and brushes along with good blades. Thanks for letting me join the 30 DC.
SEptember will also be a good time as I plan to use SE razors all month.

 

The razor and brush look great together.

 

Clint. They do make a nice couple.

 

Lovin' the barber pole brush Doug!

 

Thanks very much.

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I have always wanted a barber pole. Your last week has sealed the deal.

Shopping.

 

Wednesday evening August 30 - training my boar

Rockwell 6s on plate #3 / Topaz Platinum ( 1 )
Semogue Owners Club cherry wood boar
CRSW Juniper tallow soap
Alum and Lucky Tiger

Tonight I started training my new SOC boar brush using the method recommended yesterday by Mike @entropy1049. I loaded the barely damp brush from the tub and lathered it up in the palm of my hand using paintbrush strokes and about four quick passes of the knot under a running tap. It worked up a good enough lather that I went ahead and used it to shave instead of just test lathering the SOC and using a familiar brush to shave.

The CRSW tallow soap works up a great creamy lather. Excellent postshave feel too. The Juniper tub smells sort of like smoky evergreen to me. It's a pleasant scent and one I will enjoy using. I don’t know that I like it enough to replace the tub when it runs out; at the rate I use up soap with all the tubs I have, I probably won't have to make that decision for several years anyway.

The shave was two passes to an error-free virtual BBS. The CRSW tallow soap followed by the Lucky Tiger aftershave tonic left my face feeling clean, soft, and well-hydrated.

Overall a great mid-week shave.

 

Downhill from here my friend! Getting it the first time is the trick!

 

Adjustable (Arko) August!!!

August 30 Grand Blade Trials

Razor - 1962 (H1) Gillette Slim (6)
Blade - (2)
Soap - Arko
Brush - Wolf Whiskers Custom Silvertip
Post - Alum

Well, well, well. The second shave on the Rubie, Slim on 6, and I have to admit it was a very nice shave. I kept waiting to feel the blade drag, but nope - just a nice smooth shave all the way. Two passes. Touch ups. Ah, yeah, it won't give me a great finish I'm sure. But......it did. Near-BBS in fact. I love it when something like this happens because, once again, it proves out technique trumps tools. Of course, there is the irritation to think of. Even now my face feels like it might be irritated. Except for the fact the Alum was nearly silent. So what is that feeling? Not sure but I can't blame it on the blade. Maybe it's psycho-somatic from my previous run ins with the Rubie.

Whatever the past was, the present proves that this blade is indeed a fine choice as long as you know how to use it and, of course, in the right razor. We'll see what dialing the aggression to full tomorrow does to it, but for tonight I'm quite happy.

I promise, the final, final job report for those following. Sales jobs are a bit tricky. Largely because any job that includes selling on commission requires some selling to get the salesman to take it. While I had accepted the job yesterday, with the plan to resign today from my current job, there was still something nagging at the back of my mind. Couldn't put my finger on it so I just figured I was being overly cautious. After all, I'm pretty happy where I am but this just seemed like a step up and a better opportunity. Well, I found the flaw in the plan today as I went over the commission plan one more time. Yep, the sales pitch was a bit hyped and the chance of any real increase in pay was, well, just a chance. And not a good one given all of the realities. No reason to take a risk and potentially move backwards. So, I'm staying put. Good thing I'm a sales guy and know how far to trust people trying to sell me. Which is, not too far. Anyway, thanks for your support and I'll bore you no longer.

September thread should be going up shortly for you early birds.

 

I told you it would be up shortly! HERE YOU GO SEPTEMBER EARLY BIRDS!!!

 

August wrap-up:

Luxor Pro shavette
Voskhod
Stirling Boar
Arko
Clubman Citrus Musk

The Arko has been calling me all day, so I obliged. It didn't let me down. The Luxor Pro it's like a shavette with training wheels in that the blade holder covers the tips of the blades. Two passes resulted in smoothness. Just for fun and a nod to September I took the Eversharp Hussy for a spin for a little clean-up on the neck. Super results.

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It is hardly boring, I hope it turns out the right way for you. You have certainly put a lot of thought into it. Now you just gotta roll.