July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Wednesday July 11

Delta Echo Ink black Gillette Fatboy on #4 / Gillette 7 O'clock Super Stainless (? )
Simpsons CH2 Synthetic brush
Fendrihan Lavender Sandalwood soap sample
Alum and TSD Milk Aftershave Sandalwood

I switched to the Fatboy today and enjoyed a great shave. I used the Soap Destroyer to make a supergoop lather in the bowl holding the soap sample, then face painted the creamy lather. After that, it was two passes to a DFS.

 

Great photo Jim

 

Shaveys are all in the mail. The cartel should receive their package for distribution tomorrow. Everyone else should be seeing their shavey awards next week.

 

Very nice shave with some great products, Andrew!

 

Thank you, gents!
At least I only picked up one tuck of the Voskhod, and didn’t take a leap of faith and order 100 - like I did with the GSBs.

 

Terrific catch up post and photos, Adam!!

 

Great shave report, John!

 

Fantastic shaves and recaps, Adam. Agree with you on the coolness of that 2nd pic.
Where would you rank that Floating Head?

 

Its like a Gillette Adjustable on setting 8 or Neal, but without the blade chatter. The only DE I have with more blade feel is my DEvette, where I cut the safety bars off a DE, but the Floating head holds the blade very stable, so it doesn't bounce or chatter. It will punish inattention or pimples before you even realize it, and I set it down the same way I do straights: Slowly and carefully, then rotating it to get the angle I want. Need to get mine re-plated.

 

Thanks. For comparison sake, since I'm pretty sure you have one, how is the blade feel compared to a Monobilt? I ask as I've considered the floating head one of the vintages I'd like to find.
PS- just ordered the Blood on Steel SS and AS. Thanks for organizing it!

 

I get to use my new Blood on Steel soap Friday night. The Floating Head has more blade feel than the Cooper Monobuilt. Both would be efficient razors, but I think the Floating Head is a little more bitey, if you aren't paying attention. If you have moles or other skin irregularities, the either razor and a light touch will glide over them, but if you add any pressure, they will just cut them off. The Floating Head is also heavier, which I think makes it easier to use.

 

Thanks Bruce!

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Great report and wonderful photo.

Lovely photo Andrew. What kind of knot is in the H40?

Superb catch up post Adam. Love the photos and the write ups.

Great report John. Hope you are doing well.

 

Thank you Clint. It's a 24mm "black and white" synthetic from Mac Metalworks.

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July 11, 2018
OneBlade Genesis V2
Feather FHS
BSB-2
Mike’s OC&BP
Fine Italian Citrus

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This new consulting contract is going to be the death of me. Another extremely early morning shave and departure with a early evening post. The Mike's soap smells freaking fantastic and works even better. With the Feather FHS blades I can easily go ATG for the first pass with the second pass XTG. By touching up the along my jawline and buffing my lower right neck, I ended up with an effortless near perfect shave. Really this is the perfect setup for me on days like today. I hope everyone had a great day.

 

Excellent photo Clint! Mike's is on my list!

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Thank you Andrew.


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Pro enabling!

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Charlie @wristwatchb already got me. I bought a new watch to tide me over until I purchase another around Christmas. I have absolutely no willpower.

 

Description and Pics forthcoming?