January 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thank you Jim. I took my Mom out for brunch so I’m much better now.


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The food was pretty spicy but that’s what makes it so good.


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This morning was my third day on a feather. They are plenty sharp, but not as smooth as some of my other blades, and can cause some mild irritation to my skin. I’m falling into Neal’s camp of gravitating towards the Russian Steel. Besides once you get used to the borscht and potato soup in the gulag, it can be quite satisfying (at least when compared with the gruel anyway).

 

Wonderful photo Jim.


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And how about those cookies? Fortified with saw dust, they have more fiber than oatmeal raisin!

 

And besides, every time you open a Voskhod, an angel gets it's wings

 

Wonderful setup and photo Mark.


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Or a Siberian prisoner gets a rotten potato, but...same idea...kinda.

 

Well you know the old saying: When life gives you rotten potatoes, make spoiled vodka.

 

MiniFocus - BL BB option #2

Mystic Water Raspberry Lemon
B-400 WD High Mountain badger
Suribachi & warm water
Blackbird 101mm handle, guard bar
Astra Superior Platinum blade
Pinaud Citrus Musk AS


Went to the other end of the options with the borrowed Blackland BB. Longer handle and other baseplate feels substantial in the hand. Started the process of evaluation with one of those really good soaps - MW has top notch residual slickness, though I didn't get the goopy wet lather I'd prefer. I'm not yet up on my badger loading skill set so I don't blame the soap. A light souse and a second go at the puck did bring the lather sufficient to get 'er done. Swapping in the heavier handle but expecting more weight I guess I adjusted my grip. Great audio from the razor/blade combo - I could hear each individual hair cutting on WTG 1st pass. ATG less noise, but smooth. G-Slides and XTG ear-to-nose left little to clean up. Between the properties of the soap and the function of the razor I'm clean shaved with zero irritation. Splashed on Pinaud's C/M EDC for a comfortable finish.
Good Shaves Y'all!

 

Great photo.

People like it better since I quit drinking. Haha


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I think the BB audio feel back is exceptional. Can't go wrong with an Astra as they are super smooth.

Looking forward to your feedback with a Feather loaded up.

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I will make it a point to try a Feather in the BB. Sure it's a sharp blade, most all are. They do well in a FB, Red Tip, Fatip, etc. Can't see why I wouldn't enjoy one in this razor, too!

 

Thank you. It’s a rare occasion when I drink more than a few. It doesn’t take too many now for my head to pay the price. I’m too old to let the “young” Clint out often.


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Sunday January 28 - International comfort shave


Rockwell 6s on plate #3 / Voskhod ( 1)
Semogue Owners Club cherrywood boar brush
TOBS Lavender Cream
Alum and TSD Milk Aftershave Lavender

Canadian razor, Russian steel, Portuguese brush, British shaving cream, French alum, American aftershave and local water -- all bound together with a wonderful calming lavender scent. The sort of day that makes me use this kind of equipment.

Have a blessed Sunday, gentlemen.

 

Terrific picture, Mark!

 

Thank you, Clint!

 

Atta boy, Clarence!

 

Gruel is never the preferred option in the finer gulags. As far as your gravitation toward Russian Steel -

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The Cartel is also proud to announce a new contest for Voskhod users. Hidden somewhere in the next 1,245,675 Voskhods is a ticket that entitles the winner to a date with our very own Natalia! Good luck to all!