July 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Nice photo and gear, Mark!

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July Focus

Shave #13 with the Tallow Williams (yes, the bottom of the tub is ever so becoming translucent)
and the 2011 Mühle R41.
As you cans see, I paired those regulars with some old favorites of mine,
the Rubberset 400/3 and the soon to be unavailable
Floïd Mentolado Vigoroso
I am disappointed that this is being discontinued, but my wife isn't. She finds it too...sweet? powdery?
In any case, when this bottle is gone, that'll be that.
The Williams is very loadable, seeing that it is extremely well-hydrated. It has become a soft soap.
Not nearly a cream, but I can press my finger into it.
That's what blooming will do to it. Because of that, loading is a non-issue.
I can overload the brush as I did today. The picture above is the loaded brush, but not yet face-lathered.
The soap went on a bit pasty, but dipping the bristles solved that problem.
Plenty of quality lather for 3+ passes.
I am a 2+ kinda shaver. I empty the knot for the ATG pass and apply it with my hand. LOTS of LATHER!
The Schick is a comfortable blade and until I lost the angle under my chin, I was able to perform plenty of buffing---
and that with this razor! Heretofore unheard of.
Two small weepers later and I was compelled to break out the broken Alum blockette.
I really have to replace this now. The edges are jagged.
Finishing with the Floïd, I must acknowledge that it is indeed a VERY powdery aftershave. .​

 

Happy Friday, everyone! I considered shaving this morning, but if I do that I won't be able to shave tomorrow. Since I am picking up the Blood on Steel soap and splash sets this afternoon, I really wanted to give it a run tonight. Therefore I am doing my best scruffy nerf hearder impression at the office this morning.

 

Thanks Jim!

 

Fantastic photo and lineup today, Perry!

 

Excellent photo, Mark! Congrats on finishing the soap! Love that brush!

 

Finger on the mouse, Jim?
It's tempting, for sure...but, I think the Karve is going to get the nod for next in line.

 

Great post and photo, Joseph! Do you have more of the vintage Williams, or is it off to a different soap once this one is kicked?

 

Beautiful picture, Perry!

 

Awesome picture, Mark!

 

Great set up and write up, Joseph!

 

July 13:

Razor: Gillette Black Handle SS
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA The Green Ray
Lather: Stirling Glacial Lemony Orange
Aftershave: Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

A nice late morning shave this morning. My wife left early this morning on a mission trip for a week, so I am off with my kids today (the primary reason I am not able to make it to St. Louis this weekend). I broke out the black handle SS for smooth, but cold shave. Two passes, and a nice DFS.

The best part of the shave was this:





My two younger kids came in and joined me this morning. That is some thick, rich, and stable Williams lather my son is using @wchnu. My daughter decided to get in on it and started using a tooth brush like a razor. It definitely has us set up for a nice day. I hope everyone enjoys their day.

 

Thank you, Bruce!

Thank you, Jim!

Awesome photos, Jim! Love seeing the kids get involved.

 

Thank you, Perry!

 

Great photos today, Jim! Thanks for posting the photos of the kids joining you for a shave!

 

That soap is gone Amigo.


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Wonderful report and photo.


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Mark reminded me of the release Saturday. Paladin has a release on the 15th with a brush I’ve been eyeing. The next few days will seriously test my willpower.


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I don’t blame you. Looking forward to your take on the soap.


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Wow. That is a wonderful photo. Have a great time with the kids.


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