July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

July 6, 2018
Rocnel SE-G
Gem PTFE
ATG “Rowl” Shavemac D01 Flat Top
Reef Point Tranquility
Fine Lavender

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A much better shave this morning. It is amazing what difference a better night's sleep makes in our morning routine. Reef Point Tranquility has the same scent profile as C&S Oxford and Cambridge with peppermint over lavender. However tranquility has much more peppermint and actually profits a cooling sensation while shaving. Through 3 passes everything was going just perfect. When touching up my lower right neck, I managed to nick myself with the corner of the blade. I know some round the corners on Gem blades when using them in the Rocnel since it has no corner guards. I might need to think about doing the same. Despite the nick, I ended just short of catching the baby with a smooth comfortable shave. A splash of Fine Lavender and I am off to work. I hope everyone has a great Friday.

 

That was sarcasm at its finest, Charlie!! Well played.

 

Great picture, Clint. Glad you had a better night's sleep and a better shave.

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Great progress! I don't switch hands with a DE, but I do with a straight. If you think it will work, for you, go ahead and try it. I'm another big fan of wet lather, BTW.

 

Terrific picture, Clint!

 

Good stuff, Neal!! Seems like a nice relaxing shave, with some great gear. Oleo makes some excellent soap, too.

 

July 6 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette '48-'50 SS
Blade: Rapira PL
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Palmolive Classic Shave Stick
Aftershave: Maggards London Barbershop
Additional Care:
Osage Rub
Stirling Unscented PSB

I am really enjoying this month so far with the SS razors. Nice and easy two pass shaves have been had all 6 days for me. Hard to beat that. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

Awesome looking straight, Keith - and the brush is mighty fine as well!

 

Great report, John! How is the healing process coming along?

 

Glad your shave was better today Clint! only one mishap

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Nice picture, Jim!
You're right, tough to beat nice, easy shaves.

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Actually, Bruce, I do still dream about work occasionally. Yeah, I'm weird.

 

Fantastic shot Jim!

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I switch hands with a Straight, but don't know of many folks who do it with a DE. I also don't do a lot of skin stretching with the DE like I do with the straight, as I find a get more than an adequate shave with a DE with minimal skin stretching.

I did not find this to be the case early on, though. You have already seen good progress so far. What you will find is that your shave gets better and better over time when you stick to the basics. You can't really explain why it's just an intuitive improvement that happens over time, improving pressure, angle, etc. I'd stick with what you are doing and give it time. You are on the right track and seeing good results so far.

 

These two statements may or may not be related. (Said from one weird shave dude to another, brother!)

 

I was weird long before the shaving thing came along. At least that's what hundreds of family members, friends, and coworkers have told me. I hope you and MacKenzie are feeling better!

 

Well done, Simon!
The flatter, the better. Wet lather is also a good thing - that's when slickness comes into the picture.
Switching hands? Nah. I've tried it, but it just felt awkward. I'm sure I could get the hang of it eventually, but found that I don't need to. There are videos where some guys switch up, and that's completely fine. If you can pull it off, go for it! It comes down to whatever you're comfortable with, and gives you the best results.

 

Thank you guys. Andrew, the SE-G is the perfect razor to keep me humble. It seems to punish my smallest mistakes more than any other razor I own.

 

You have been on a roll this month with the SS razors. Another excellent photo. Happy Friday.

 

Super photo, Clint!! Minus the nick, sounds like a great shave!