October 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

That's a similar goal I have, relative to the timing aspect. By early next year, if not at the beginning, I'd like to be clear of some of my PIFed soaps(smaller in quantity than the regular-size you get from Doc Ezlovan and other fine soap companies.) Then I can decide which ones to continue with in larger sizes.

 

AGAIN with the Clubman? (You're lucky I happen to like that recollection!).

 

I feel like a Piker...

 

That's a very nice tool (and collection ), Jim. Thanks for the heads up!

 

I'm just pullin' your leg, Paul. All in good fun. Besides, you'd have to fly to Kentucky if you want to punch me in the nose. A Clubman punch would be a KO, by the way. Whoops, there I go again....can't...seem...to...control...myself...

 

SOTD OCtober 24th


Stirling Mentholated Pre-Shave Soap
Blackland Blackbird
Blackland Dart
Gillette Silver Blue (2)
JR#134
PAA Chocolate Bourbon
Canoe AS

Round two in the Blackbird VS Dart showdown. The results pretty much mirrored the first round. The Dart, while capable of delivering a two pass out the door BBS shave, requires one to be fully focused during the shave. The Blackbird would be more of a three pass razor for me, but feels more comfortable during use and would forgive you an occasional lapse in focus. The PAA Chocolate Bourbon smells amazing! Almost like a chocolate graham cracker. Have a great day my friends!!

Hump Day!!!

 

I can see right now that some of you people have a real problem. And maybe even too much gear.

I use a spreadsheet to track my embarrassingly large razor blade inventory. I track everything else in My Shave Den. Keeping an inventory helps me simplify my stash to what I really love using. I'm there with razors and brushes. I could live with five soaps and/or creams, but it will take me awhile to get there. They would be Tabac, Mike's & Jabonman Eufros (soaps) and Taylor of Old Bond Street Sandalwood & Castle Forbes Lavender (creams). Likewise, I'd probably reduce my aftershave inventory by a couple, but that will take a while as well.

 

Terrific picture and shave, Andrew! Thanks for the hump day boost! Declan is looking good.

 

Thank you, Perry!

 

Terrific pictures, Andrew! I look forward to your Wednesday and Friday posts. Declan is growing fast.
I've been contemplating that soap for awhile. You've confirmed that it would be something I would like. I'll probably throw a couple of Star Jellies in the cart too.

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Thanks Jim! I got a Star Jelly sample on my last order, but haven't tried it yet. I guess I should give it a go!

 

Thank you, Andrew!

 

Great shave picture, Andrew! Declan looks very happy!

 

I found myself thinking that your collection didn't look too outrageous... and then I got to the Aftershave line...

 

Jim, was the Will-O-The-Wisp soap and AS a match for the Star Jelly? I had a sample of the Star Jelly, and it is definitely a nice performer, but the scent was a bit sweeter than I would have thought. He used to call it Clown Candy, and it did seem to have a scent reminiscent of candy corn.

 

The sad part is that I still haven't added all my AS to it. I only add as I use them, so there are some missing. Now, one or two have gone bye bye, but still.

I am not sure iPhones have enough color capacity to properly do a pie chart.

 

She’s the one buying half of them.


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Thank you Jim.


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No thank goodness. I don’t have any of that nasty stuff anywhere on the property.


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Thanks for all the kind comments, Andrew. Also thanks for the great morale-boosting photo of your latest rugrat -- they really make Wednesday and Friday mornings special!

And there you have your answer, James @jtface -- US $20 for a PAL Injectomatic and US $30 for a PAL Adjustable in good using condition without case.