September 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I do as well Perry.

 

Of course, but clothing is seasonal.


Weekends, however, naturally demand more attention to accouterments.

 

Monday Shave

Just of the stones is a heavy grind JWest, everything looked good but the edge was sub-par. I will call this a honing fail. It was sharp enough to shave with but not sharp enough for a close shave with my stubble. At least there was just a tickle from the alum and I smell good.

Irritation A Closeness B+ Smoothness A Sharpness B+

Razor: Atlas 3/4 grind JWest
Strop: Mastro Livi
Brush: Etsy silver tip
Pre: Proraso
Soap: DR Harris
AS: Speick AS, Stirling ASB
Scent: Bill Blass Mr. Blass

 

Conk soap done as is the erstwhile beard. Back to face lathering and trying to use up more soaps!!

 

Charlie, where on earth do you find these dreadful photos?

And in answer to your earlier question, I am not up to jogging yet, but I am walking outdoors now with just a walking stick to help me. And around the house, I mostly just limp around now without using even that. For the last few months, my brother in law was getting my groceries for me while doing his family's weekly shopping, but this week I was able to start doing my own shopping again, including hauling heavy grocery bags. So definitely progress!

To everyone else -- a lot of great photos and shave reports today, gentlemen! I'm not going to comment on them individually because device is slower than molasses, but I do appreciate the effort you all put into them. They make this thread a true pleasure to read every day!

 

Oh OK Perry...perhaps something for me to consider.

 

I'm working from behind here so someone else may have added this already but.....a group of badgers is usually referred to as a "clan". However, Flock of Badgers is a truly unique name for a band. I say we start our own.

 

SEptember is a Stirling month!

September 9

Razor - Gem Micromatic Open Comb - OCMM
Blade - (2)
Soap - Stirling
Brush - Stirling Pro Style Synthetic
Finish - Alum

Another shave on the correct side of the international time line. This is getting to be a habit. Second shave on the Treet blade and it is still quite excellent, as expected, since I didn't drop or otherwise abuse this one. The OCMM was on its best behavior and the Electric Sheep soap was just gloriously slick and rich. Having all that citronella and eucalyptus was quite refreshing after a long day following a short night. Two passes and touch ups and the baby is in the house, all is well, no blood, and that's a wrap on the day folks!

I hope you had a great weekend! Monday looms!!!

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September 10, 2018
Blackland Sabre L2
Gem PTFE
SOC Mistura Taj
Soapy Science Lollipop Citrus
Myrsol Agua de Limón

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Whew. Weekends are entirely too short. An excellent, quick and drama free three pass shave this morning. Even with touch ups the baby stayed just out of reach. A splash of Myrsol Limón and I am off to work. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

 

SOTD September 10, 2018
A Stirling SEptember

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: Superior Lather Catcher
Brush: JR #41 badger
Soap: Stirling Glacial Lemony Orange
Post: Witch hazel, Stirling Glacial Lemon Chill aftershave

Superb lather from the Lemony Orange soap was swiped away with ease from the Lather Catcher razor. Nice and easy. Love the layers of cold with the soap first and the splash second. Nice and invigorating. Not much else to report. Great results.

Enjoy your day!

 

Weekends are definitely too short. Nice shot, Clint!

 

Great picture, Clint.

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Terrific shot, Perry!

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September 10th
Razor: ATT S1
Blade: Ladas Super Stainless (3)
Brush: Switchback/TGN Finest
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: Stirling Lemony Orange
Stirling Orange Chill witch hazel
AS: Stirling Lemony Orange

Menthol Monday!

I was off my game for this morning's shave. A couple of weepers and redness on my neck. I got lazy with my skin stretching. Two passes and I called it. Tomorrow's another day.

Have a great week, gentlemen!

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Next up on the Soap Elimination - De Vergulde Hand purchased in northern Germany by my son and sent to me last Christmas. Wow, why did I wait? This stuff is fantastic!!

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Terrific picture, Clint!

 

Awesome razor, Perry!

 

Thank you, Jim! I see great minds think alike on the Lemony Orange.

Thank you, Jim!

 

Beautiful picture, Jim!

 

Nice set up, Troy!