September 2017 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

OC? With the OGs?

Hmmm.....

 

September 2017
Drug store goodness, with the Sheep



@Douglas Carey commented on this brush earlier. He's right. @jtspartan nailed this design. Oh yeah the shave was good too! Both my teams won this weekend. Other than that...all is quiet in Colorado.

Have a magnificent Monday!

 

I think this would have to qualify as an OG OC. Whattaya think?

 

Taking the avatar shift and the pic in context....

I'll just let Ice handle it. He flows better than me.

Also known as "Life is a matter of taste, so choose wisely. Cartel has eyes."

 

OCD October? I’m in

 

Evening shave before a very early flight. Alarm is set for 3:00am.
Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Koraat Razor
Lucky Tiger
Have a great week!

 

Note to Ivan - send Ice a hundred Voskhod. No charge. Mad respect.

 

Have a safe trip, Brian.

 

Nice picture, Rick!

 

Thank you!

 

Monday September 25 @ 4am - shaving gingerly at the drugstore

Schick E2 / Personna ( 1 )
Neutrogena Skin Clearing Shave Cream
Neutrogena Razor Defense Post Shave Lotion

After using my Supply Provision Single Edge stainless steel injector for most of the month, I switched today to the Schick E2. The fresh Personna blade felt both very sharp and quite rough at first; second pass felt smoother. I noticed the same thing with the fresh Personna in my Single Edge yesterday. The light weight of the Schick was almost disconcerting after using the Single Edge for so long. I consciously held the razor near the end of the handle and only with my fingertips to ensure I didn't compensate for the lighter weight by using pressure.

Using very light pressure and carefully skinstretching, I got two blood- and irritation-free passes out of the E2. I didn't bother with the alum today. The lotion capped a good shave. Overall a solid DFS with no errors to start off my week.

 

SEptember 25 SOTD:

Razorock Plissoft Brush
CO Bigelow SC
Ever-Ready 1914
Stirling Unscented PSB
Proraso Green AS

What an effortless shave this morning. I was on autopilot and ended with a DFS after two passes. This razor is fantastic and pairs well with the cream. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

Stunning razor Brian. The scales just make it pop.

 

Strop Shoppe did make some great soaps. Really a shame that they closed.

 

It looks like they are on to Ivan

 

Great photo Jim. The 1914 is just such a great looking razor.

 

Thank you! I love how they turned out.

 

SEptember 25, 2017
OneBlade Genesis V2
Feather FHS
Rudy Vey RV7 with Shavemac Finest
Mystic Water Lilac
Floid Blue

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A great shave is a good start to the work week. The shave this morning delivered. The RV7 with Shavemac Finest knot is great brush that feels so luxurious while face lathering. Three passes ended in a near BBS. I should have paid more attention to my lower right neck. A splash of Floid Blue and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

 

SOTD SEptember 25, 2017
A Stirling SEptember

Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick G1 injector
Brush: Surrey two-band badger
Lather: Stirling Iced Pineapple
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Iced Pineapple aftershave
WTG, touch up

Really nice shave this morning. Slick, shiny, and hydrated lather was whipped us easily with the badger brush. The G1 is so nimble and swiped it all away easily. Smooth and comfortable!

Have a great day!

 

SEptember 25th
Schick I1 w Chick (1)
TGN Finest Fan
B&M Seville SS
Thayers
Stirling Barbershop AS

Changed out the Twin for a Chick in the I1 and had a very nice 3+ pass DFS this morning. Only a little left on one part of my neck. Finished with the Barbershop and I think I'll pull out the Meatgrinder, aka Injectomatic, for tomorrow.
Have a great day all!