June 2018 30 Day Rule/focus Pix & Discussion

Sunday June 3 - just basics

Gillette SensorExcell (5)
JR #267 birdseye maple and boar (Omega Pro 49)
Horn quaich lather bowl
Vitos Eucalyptus shaving cream
Alum and Aqua Velva Classic Ice Blue in glass bottle

The closest I can come to a drugstore shave -- even the knot in the custom brush was originally from a drugstore class Omega boar brush.

I estimate that the Vitos is at most four shaves away from being finished.

Two passes brought me to a DFS nearing BBS territory. On its fifth outing, the cart still seems smooth and sharp. I have no idea how long it will last.

Hope everyone has a good Sunday.

 

Thank you all. It was a success, despite torrential rains all day. Thank God we rented a place and didn’t do it at home. The only ones who got wet were Grampa and I, grilling under a Cooleroo.

 

What a great photo. You have reached a point where you are taking the simplest of shot, and making them look detailed. Great job.

Hope the party went off well. Damn they are a lot of work.

 

So, you’re saying you really liked it?

I really like lavender, but in the same sort of way people use the urinal cake description for Arko, some lavender scents can have a Glade cover scent association for me. I can see where it might not be the best scent to use over a strong tallow.

 

Great looking Shave. The colors in the pic make it look fun.

 

That was my first run at the CL Lavender, which I bought not knowing it was a Bison Tallow soap. I think back upon my return to wet shaving and I recall actually trashing a puck of AoS Tallow Sandalwood. I remember the scent back then reminding me of Ben Nye Grease Paint make-up. Hated it. Now, I can't get enough of the old AoS soaps. So, I imagine that I will develop a tolerance for this Bison soap too. What I can't tolerate is Boar stench. I lathered up the Omega Boar last night with Proraso green and let it sit overnight. Someone advocated putting it in the freezer, but I am not that desperate yet.

 

Thank you Jared. I am happy to say that our party was a success like yours. I still can't believe how much work goes into these things.

 

Thanks, Jared!

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Super pic. Glad you are getting the touch with the Supply.

 

June 3, 2018
Delta Echo New Short Comb
Feather
Wild West Brushworks 30mm Tuxedo
Nuàvia Blu

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I have always liked the look of the Delta Echo razors and wanted to try a New Short Comb. When this one came up on another BST at a great price, I just could not help myself. The razor arrived yesterday and I just couldn't wait to give it a try. This WWB with its huge Tuxedo knot is a lather making machine and made short work of whipping up the Blu. I changed up the routine and went with a traditional 3 pass shave and took my time. After buffing my neck and touch ups along my jawline, I ended with a easy BBS. Truly an Epic shave. The SC felt very similar to the LC while being a little more efficient. I hope everyone has a great Sunday.

 

Nice razor Clint! Great shave and photo!

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Thank you, Jared!

Great photo and setup, Clint!

 

I like how you are actually buying more stuff so that you can get down to basics.

This, my friends, is truly professional level WSPR*. I applaud.

*Wet Shave Purchase Rationalization

 

Congrats to the folks, Rick.

 

The scales look really cool.

 

A short soak, or a couple of short soaks in Oxy Clean will end it.

I think it’s Larry from Whipped Dog that sends out a little packet of it with his knots.

 

Neat new razor. The Delta Echo’s are really such a cool way to re plate.

 

Thank you guys.

 

I had the VDH Luxury soap a while back and actually did a titanic with it. Really liked the scent. I recall that it needed more water than you think it does. It benefited from sousing. It worked well, as you mention, but isn't a top tier soap by any means. Serviceable and gets the job done.