September 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I usually overuse my Sterling balm most times. Good picture and lineup:

 

After reading up on Tea tree I picked up a small bottle of Essential Oil. Straight up it is medicinal and pine scented. It has antibiotic and antifungal properties. During WWII Australian military first aid kids were stocked with it. I use it for a pesky reoccurring toenail fungus. Once per week applied with a Q-tip and my nails stay clear.

 

Great progress James.

 

First class shave

 

Most excellent.

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Right? It's a perfect combo.

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As your Czar I tried to tell you the dark side was treacherous. It's ok. I still love you. As any good dicta.....er.....benevolent leader would.

 

Let me know if you ever need Ivan and the boys to help keep those sweaty teenagers in line. Your safety is our priority.

 

You've made great progress! And that SE Fatboy.....works for me.

 

Random off focus focuses. One of our favorite types of months here.

 

What's life without a few challenges? By the time I beat the gremlins down to post this month I'm surprised it's even readable.

 

I've got an extra 1914 if that is of interest.

 

After looking to try a new blade after only wet shaving 3 times it was suggested I join the club. I recently purchased a sample pack, 34c, some TOOBS creme, Nivea balm, pre-shave oil, a bowl and badger brush. I started with the Astras after seeing all the positive reviews. Luckily, after enjoying the first shave(no cuts, nicks and very little irritation) I immediately ordered 100 Astras figuring it can't hurt to have them. Good thing since I will be using them for 30 days now. I am 7 days in and SLOWLY getting better. I am still having issues with stretching my skin properly and knowing when to go WTG, XTG and ATG. I even at one point almost went back to the cartridges after a crappy shave that took way too long(it was a bad day). However, I have been convinced that all of my issues are technique related and in the end I will get a superior shave with wet shaving. Thank you for all the information up till now.

 

My focus will be Soap Extermination! So out will come the stubby Vie-Long horse hair brush and see how much I can use up! Conk Almond is in the mug now.

 

Thank you Clint.

 

SEptember 1st Travel Shave
Schick E3
Semogue Boar
Palmolive Menthol Cream
Thayers
Stirling Spice Balm

Started the month on focus at a hotel with the E3 and a Stirling balm. Excellent shave. Hopefully I’ll have a chance to get caught up with the thread later.
Have a great night all!

 

Thanks Perry.

 

Welcome to town. I started very similarly. I got a 34c early on, some TOOBS cream, Nivea balm and Astras (still one of my favorite blades). The only thing in that setup that I do not currently own is the 34c, and that is only because I gave it to a friend who is new to wet shaving.

The equipment you have is fully capable of giving you a great shave. A few things that helped me out here:

1. Learn the angle of your razor. Learn to ride the cap and slowly adjust the angle down until you reach maximum proficiency. There are many threads here that will demonstrate riding the cap.

2. Map your beard. Many of us have facial hair growing in different directions on different parts of our face/neck. Learning which way it grows is helpful info.

3. Start with with the grain passes until you get razor angles worked out. Then add in your across the grain and finally against the grain. I learned I don't really need an ATG pass to get decent looking shave, and started saving it for special occasions when I want to feel really smooth.

3. Start your lather with a lightly damp brush. Add water in small increments until your lather has more of a yogurty texture. Fluffy=bad.

4. You will receive lots of input from many wise men. Listen, engage, ask questions even if they feel stupid. There is no judging here. Malarky? Yes. Hijinks? Sure. Cookies? Debateable. Cartels and factions? Occasionally. But judging? Only in May.

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Chubby 2 Week
SEptember 1, 2018

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Sunday
SEptember 2, 2018

Aluminum General with UFO Colibri
Feather Pro Super
Simpson Chubby 2 Synthetic
Fine Platinum Soap & Aftershave
Stirling MITA Witch Hazel & Aloe
Gold Bond Green Lotion
Creed Aventus

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