June 2018 30 Day Rule/focus Pix & Discussion

June "Great Shave" Focus

Finally broke out the soap I was fortunate enough to win in the last TSD raffle,
the Valobra Fougère, so graciously donated by @Keithmax
Normally, with a triple-milled soap, I grate it and press it back into the container or into an aftermarket container,
but today I chose to load right from the virgin puck. (Yes @wchnu I wetted the puck whilst showering)
Going with the Mondial, I wanted to be able to really "dig" into the puck and that I did.
While I have never used a Valobra soap, (I really have, seeing that I have experience with Czech & Speake, as well as the AoS Tallow soaps)
performance was exactly what I expected. But what I didn't expect was the powerful fougère scent.
Boom, in your face! (Literally and figuratively)
The 7 O'Clock blade in the D3 Fatboy (set to 7) proved to be still very smooth and sharp.
Buffing galore.
Naturally, I had to finish this awesome shave with the most iconic of fougère scents: Vintage Brut Lotion.
I am smelling......really good. ​

 

Thank you both.


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Behind again......

I picked up a nice looking Auto Strop A1 from the bay. First use of it yesterday just blew me away. Might be as good as my lather catchers. I was so surprised that I was almost speechless in the video . First use of Stirling Spice too. Veddy nice stuff.

 

Another great photo and review. Sadly you’ve just caused me to add another soap to my must try list.


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I aim to please my friend!
BTW, this one is absolutely worth having in your den.

 

Enjoy your time in Cambodia! Safe travels!

 

Very nice, Rick...very nice!!

 

Oh sure...just let the cat out of the bag, why dontcha??

 

Great shot, Clint! I guess your trip will be winding down all too soon, huh?

 

The Stirling badgers would be tough to beat in the sub $100 range. It's a joy to use. I need to pick up one of the bulb-shaped badgers, and maybe one of their boars...

 

He does not have a "mute" button. I have looked....

 

Excellent photo, and fantastic lineup Joseph!

 

June 16th
Razor: Rex Ambassador
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Brush: JR 151
Pre shave: Stirling mentholated
Soap: Stirling Satsuma
Lucky Tiger face tonic
AS: Fine Italian Citrus

Good morning men! I hope everyone is well this fine Saturday!

Shave two with the Rex, settings 3,2,1. Truly fantastic shave! Three passes with touch up left me BBS with no irritation.
I have to be honest, I was looking past the Rex to my next razor. I wanted an adjustable in my rotation but I was thinking of it as a novelty. The best shaves I've had so far have been the last two.
With the razor set at 1 the effective cutting angle is very narrow forcing good technique, which shows, although greatly improved, my technique still needs work with my other razors. The Rex is a razor with training wheels. YMMV.
Love the Stirling Satsuma! Definitely getting the full sized tub when the sample runs out.
Have a great weekend gentlemen!

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Yesterday was shave number nine and the blade still stays strong and smooth.

 

Thank you. Unfortunately the trip does end early tomorrow followed by a long drive home.


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Wonderful photo Jim. The Rex looks absolutely gorgeous. What does Satsuma smell like?


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Thank you, Clint!
I'm not very good at describing scents but I get a sweet, candy like citrus smell with more complex notes in the background.
From the Stirling website:

"The sweetness of mandarins mixed with a little oriental spices makes this scent robust and intoxicating. You can't help but to keep coming back to smell it."

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Looks like a G1 Rick. You can verify this by checking to see if it has two patent numbers on the underside

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Thread hijack for Jared to unload some stuff from his den:

I don’t use very many DE blades anymore, and both my son and I have our preferred blades that we pretty much use solely. So the first guy who wants them and PMs me, can have all of the ones we aren’t going to use.

150 Personna Reds
150 Astra SP
50 Shark SS
40 7:00 Black
A handful of various asstd tucks



Edit*** They have been claimed.

 

Thank you Bruce.