June 2018 30 Day Rule/focus Pix & Discussion

Enjoy the retreat, Jim!

 

Awesome pic of some very nice gear and software, Jim.

 

Do you have any other Declaration Grooming soaps to compare it to, Joseph? I’m wondering if you can separate out the CL scent from the soap base for sure.
Is there a similar scent in the AS?
Very nice pic, regardless!

 

Outstanding, Clint! I trust there were no purchases in the wee hours, either?

 

Thanks, Jason.

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I like my new Razorock Acqua soap. I didn't load too well, so I couldn't FULLY appreciate it. Whenever I have a crummy load, my 2nd pass becomes my "hero". I can do better than today. But the face-feel of the Acqua is real nice. Course I'll be trying it with different brushes, different aftershaves, and presumably better swirls.

 

My confidence in trying Mystic Water(4 Men)just got shot a bit, as she charges $7.00 for shipping, if I read it correctly. That ranks right up there with that of Clubman's site. I still like the choices, and the fact that she returned my e-mail question on the same day. But that's a lot for shipping, IMO.

 

I will keep you guys in my thoughts and prayers.

 

Wonderful picture Jason. Very nice back to basic shave.

 

Thank. you Jason. No late night orders for me.

 

Awesome photo Clint! That Delta Echo looks amazing!! Glad it shaves as well as it looks...

 

Thank you Bruce.

 

This focus makes me happy.

 

Cheaper than driving.

 

For those who missed it, here is the Shavey preview. Whether you missed it or not, the Awards have begun on the SHAVEY AWARD THREAD.

 

If you limit your order to samples or one tub/refill buy it on the Samples page to reduce the shipping charge. Otherwise order several soaps at once to spread the $7 over a larger purchase.

 

Thanks Jason. This is my first and only DG/CL soap/as that I have had. Also, not having any experience with Bison Tallow, it's difficult for me to make any comparisons. I do have a few lavender scented soaps and AS's, so I am not unfamiliar with the scent itself. Scents are so subjective, what smells like BO to me make smell like roses to you. You never know.

 

Thanks Chris, me too. I already have my July "Focus" in mind.

 

I don’t have any real focus in mind for the month, I’m so happy to shave at home, I’m just like a kid in a candy store.



-Gillette Black Beauty
-Mondial Boar
-Stirling Sandalwood Soap and AS

Had to shave quickly and run yesterday, so a shavestick to the face and scrubbed it up with the Mondial. It’s a really nice boar, but the knot is kind of small for a shave stick style face lather, in that it is hard to get enough lather worked into it for that third pass. It’s a great knot though, and after only a few lathers, has a similar feel to my old Semogue 830. It even has that gnarly, wet roadkill look to it.



-Feather SS
-Simpson Chubby 2 Best
-Soapy Science Hannalei (“1231 Tester”)

When Soapy Science offered up some tubs of scents they were working on at $12.31, I jumped on one. This soap is what turned into Hannalei, albeit a slightly milder version of the scent; orange, patchouli and ylang ylang, in a scent that has depth, but is light enough to feel like summer. I am becoming more and more of a fan of what they have cooking here. This soap is definitely a top tier performer. I also like that she’s working on scent development pretty diligently.

 

Great photos Jared. Enjoy your time at home. I agree Soapy Science is the real deal.