August 2018 30 Day Rule/focus Pix & Discussion

Fantastic news John. I know you feel much better just being mobile. Congrats on the healing and I hope the progress continues.

 

Sorry the Forest Fires ruined the trip. I hope they are able to get them under control soon.

 

You have a very nice setup, and you're making great progress, James! When I first started DE shaving, I experienced some soreness as well. It eventually went away as I got more experience. Assuming, good face prep and lathering, try using even less pressure (barely enough to keep the blade on your skin), ride the cap of the razor (if the blade angle is right, you won't feel any tugging at all), and stretch your skin using the fingers on your opposite hand with each shaving stroke. It helps to turn off the running water and listen to the blade cutting your whiskers. That will help you dial in the correct blade angle. Use short (1" or so) shaving strokes and no shaving on un-lathered (unprotected) skin.

That's a lot to remember, so take it a step at a time. It will eventually become automatic. These are just some ideas that worked for me. Keep up the great work!

 

August 13, 2018
Karve F Plate
Feather
Rudy Vey Rover with TGN Finest
Mike’s Orange, Cedar & Black Pepper
Myrsol Agua de Limón

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A fantastic shave to start the week. The little Rover loaded and lathered the Mike's OCBP easily. Two passes, ATG and XTG followed by touchups along my jawline had the baby within reach. So I lathered my lower right neck and buffed it smooth. A splash of Myrsol Limón and I am ready to fight the morning commute. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

 

Now that's a fantastic way to start the week. I hope things are calming down for you at work, Clint. Have a smooth work week.

 

SOTD August 13, 2018

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: Schick Proline AC
Razor: RazoRock Black Hawk
Brush: Zenith B02 boar
Soap: C.O. Bigelow cream
Post: Witch hazel, Barbasol Pacific Rush aftershave

Easy and effective shave with a menthol Monday theme. The Bigelow cream worked quite well and the Black Hawk swiped it away with ease. I enjoy the Pacific Rush aftershave and can't complain about this one bit. Nice way to start the work week.

Enjoy your day!

 

Sorry to hear about the forest fires, Jason.

 

Great to hear about shedding the crutches, John!

Neal - way to go! Losing 21 pounds is amazing!

 

Sorry to hear that wildfires are hitting your area again, Jason. I hope they can get them under control fairly fast.

 

Gorgeous photo, Clint! The F plate? On a workday? Thought you weren't gonna do that?

 

Excellent photo, Perry! Hope your week goes smoothly!

 

Great photo and report, Neal! The Proraso Red is some decent soap. Our local TJ Maxx had only one tub...naturally, I grabbed it. I think it was $4 here, whereas I saw others post that their locations had it for $3. Can't knock the performance. The scent is pleasant, but nothing that makes you exclaim "WOW!".

It will be interesting to see how far you and Joseph can push the Personna 74's...

 

Beautiful picture, Clint!

 

Perry!

 

August 13 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette Slim
Blade: Feather Hi-Stainless
Brush: Razorock Plissoft
Lather: Palmolive Classic Shave Stick
Aftershave: Canoe
Additional Care:
Osage Rub
Stirling Unscented PSB

It was an active weekend, so I missed most of it. I am over 200 posts behind, and I don't know if I'll catch up. It was a great shave this morning with a two pass DFS. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

Thank you, Bruce and Jim!

 

Awesome photo, Jim!

 

Thank you Charlie. It is getting better at work. It’s always hard to figure out a new system.


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Love the colors Perry. Good luck this week.


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Thank you Bruce. I was just to lazy to change the plate.


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