February 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Micromatic Day 98

Gem OCMM
Gem stainless 3
Semogue 2000
Soap Commander Love

Another nice shave

 

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February 28 SOTD:

Razor: Razorock Hawk V2
Blade: Kai Titan Mild
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Arko Cool
Aftershave: Old Spice Classic
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

 

Great photo Jim. The Hawk is a very cool looking razor.

 

February 28, 2018

OneBlade Genesis V1
GEM PTFE
Ever Ready C-40 with Envy White Two Band
iColoniali Mango Soap & ASB
ADP Blu Mediterraneo Ginepro Di Sardegna

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Beautiful Jim! Have a great day buddy!

 

February 28, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
Elite Ironwood “Tres Amigos” with Envy White
Czech & Speake Oxford & Cambridge
Fine Lavender

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This week seems to be going by very quickly. In fact the entire month seems to have gone by quickly. The software for today is C&S Oxford and Cambridge with its scent of peppermint over a base of lavender. This is the fragrance that Fine used as inspiration for the scent of their lavender aftershave and soap. Also Reef Point Tranquility has the same scent profile. I found the Oxford & Cambridge easy to load and lather and the scent though light lingered through the shave. Three passes and minimal touchups left me with my usual near perfect shave. I can honestly say that the Rocnel SE-G razor has moved into my top tier of razors that I enjoy using. Provided I do my part with a light touch the SE-G is very efficient and smooth. A splash of Fine Lavender and I am ready for the day. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.

February 2018 Recap

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During February I tried to mix in some of my proven favorites and explore some newer items. The OneBlade Genesis continues to impress me by delivering carefree work morning shaves quickly and efficiently. At the end of the month, I was able to score a Rocnel SE-G razor that has also proven to be a welcome addition to the den.

However, my biggest takeaway for the month continues to be the fellowship exhibited on this thread daily. I enjoy the daily banter and sharing. It was also a pleasure following along as some of the newer guys mastered their techniques and joined in the fun. I look forward to sharing March with the 30DC.

 

SOTD February 28, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick
Razor: Schick L5 'Revere' injector
Brush: Stirling Kong synthetic
Lather: Jeeves of Hudson Street Turkish Bath
Post: Witch hazel, RazoRock Blue Barbershop aftershave
WTG, touch up

Easy shave again today. The Turkish Bath is slowly being used up. Still will get a few shaves out of it. Great soap. Overall terrific results. Really enjoy the Schick Revere injector. Interesting handle shape but a mild and smooth razor that gets the job done.

Have a great day!

 

Great photo and lineup Mark. Hope your back continues to improve.

 

February 28th
Schick E3 w Chick
TGN Finest Fan/ Maple
Palmolive Stick
Thayers
Proraso Blue Balm

Finishing off an awesome FAVuary with the favourite Palmolive Stick. A great lather and another smooth 2 pass shave. Technique-wise, I have gone to 2 pass shaves quite a few times this month, and have been getting good results.
I have really enjoyed Favourites February. I split the month between a NEW LC, a prewar fat handled Canadian Tech and a Schick E3. All razors are amongst my favourites. For software, I stuck to favourite soaps for either scent, performance or both. Primarily, I used B&M, Stirling and First Canadian tubs, along with Palmolive menthol, my favourite cream, and Palmolive Classic, my favourite stick.
Still have to work out exactly what I will be doing for March...
Have a great day all!

 

Very nice, Neal!

I see you've started to unpack your den! Very Nice Brian!

Rockin it! But no Hero in a bottle ?

Awesome photo, Jim!

Great shot, Mark! That brush is a thing of beauty!

Amazing photo and month, Clint!

Awesome Perry!

Beautiful shot Jason!

 

Thanks, Andrew!

 

Thanks Andrew! It was an NOS brush that I sent to @clint64 for re-knotting. He filled the hollow interior with weights so the brush is heavy and now has a great feel to it.

 

Great photo and lineup Perry. Happy Wednesday.

Another great photo Jason. Love the vintage shave stick holder.

 

Thank you Andrew.

 

SOTD February 28th


Gillette New SC
GSB(5)
B&M Eventide
Yaqi Mysterious Space (24mm silvertip, Frigate class)

For the last shave of FAVuary I choose my favorite new soap, Eventide. This soap is an amazing Oud forward scent with the Raspberry, Lime, and Rose fragrances blended in to make just a bit sweeter and tangier! No problems with smelling any badger funk over this scent because it is easily a 9 on the strength scale and filled the whole bathroom. 3 passes to a DFS and the GSB I'm using is starting to lose its sharpness a little. No aftershave today but I'm still catching whiffs of Eventide every now and then! have a great day my friends!

 

Great photo Andrew. Sounds like you found a winner in Eventide.

 

Beautiful photo and kit today Andrew!

 

Thank you, Clint!

 

Thank you, Mark!