February 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thank you, Clint! Have a great Friday!

 

February 9, 2018
OneBlade Genesis V2
Modified Gem PTFE
ATG LE Shavemac D01 2 Band Flat Top
Mike’s Orange Cedarwood & Black Pepper
Fine L’Orange Noir


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Friday at last and it has certainly been a week. An excellent shave was just what I needed. The big Flat Top really tore into the Mike's. I find that Mike's requires adding a good bit of water slowly. I can see why some people find it a little tricky to lather. For me it is worth the effort with the wonderful citrus and woodsy scent filling the room. Three passes and touch ups left me with a near perfect shave. A splash of Fine L'Orange Noir and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a fantastic Friday.

 

Thanks Andrew!

 

The NEW LC is my favorite vintage Gillette. The NEW SC is a close second. I was fortunate to find a NOS NEW SC on Ebay a couple of years ago. It looked as it had never been used, and it still had the cardboard insert between the top and bottom plates.

 

Clint, I pray you are able to find some relief.

 

SOTD February 9, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick J1 injector
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave
WTG, touch up

Nice and easy shave today, as usual for Friday. The Fat lathered up beautifully and the J1 worked like a charm. Smooth sailing.

This was my first use of the new bottle of Fine American Blend. I used the old bottle with the striped design previous to this. I detect a huge difference. The new bottle's scent is much more muted. It seems to have already worn off only 90 minutes after applying. There is still good skin care elements and a nice menthol coolness, but the scent strength is disappointing. I had heard that the new bottles changed formulations and the scents were muted, but I hadn't had any evidence until now. Oh well.....just might mean I'll stalk the BST places looking for the striped bottle!

Have a great Friday!

 

Beautiful picture, Clint!

 

Thanks amigo!

 

Excellent photo and setup today Clint!

 

February 9, 2018

Ever Ready F-40 Synthetic
Mystic Water Barbershop
OneBlade Genesis V1
Feather FHS-10
Fine American Blend
Brooks Brothers 1818

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Terrific picture, Perry!

 

Fantastic picture, Mark!

 

Congrats Paul! You're lookin' mighty spiffy next to the Abacus 286.


It's quite rare to encounter a Turbo Encabulator failure, but I'm glad you got it sorted out.

 

Thanks Jim!

 

Great photo and setup Clint!!

 

Again with that A bby??? But seriously, that man looks a lot like the paternal grandfather I never knew...A definite Turner male!!

 

Thank you, Jim!

 

thing wouldn't encabulate the right way at first.

 

Very nice photo and gear Perry! That's a bummer they changed the formula, and not for the better.

 

Great setup, Jim! Congrats on finishing off a soap!

Great photo, Clint! Good to know about Mike's being thirsty. I have a partial tub of Mike's Coconut and will remember to use more water.

Great setup and photo, Mark! Love that brush.