October 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Pretty picture, Jason! I hope the cut heals up quickly.

 

Thank you, Jason!

 

Yesterday was a very busy work day. I didn’t even shave, much less check in. It always amazes me how far behind I get on the thread if I miss a day. Just caught up.
This morning was a nice shave with the straight that started it all. This is still one of my favorite razors. It’s a great performer.
Mystery Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Faultless Razor
Floid Amber After Shave
Have fun!

 

Thank you, Clint!

Thank you, Jason! Tell her she has the best of it all with concert and jazz only. Marching band is a buggerboo.

 

One trip down. Kids sounded pretty good but the acoustics are way different than our rehearsal room or school auditorium. Pretty boomy in there. Oh well, it'll still be fun.

 

Another enabling job well done!

Thank you Jim & Jim. (see above)

As long as we've determined whose skin is still taught...

 

Nice photo, Brian. Hopefully today isn't as busy.

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The Power of Primo
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I don't like to brag, Joseph, but I play First Jug in the local orchestra. When the First Fiddler ain't available to play (he spends a night here and there in jail), the Conductor always steps over and gives me the High Five after each selection. And yes, we play both types of music - Country and Western. Maybe I'll come up your way and play a spell sometime.

Beautiful setup today, Joseph. The Ranger Tech is beautiful, and like you, I love Mike's soaps - definitely in my top 5.

 

October 30, 2018

Razor: Yaqi DOC
Blade: Dorco Prime Platinum
Brush: Razorock Plissoft 22
Soap: Der Vergulde Hand
Post: Alum, Listerine, WH

For today's shave, I decided to go with the Yaqi Double Open Comb (DOC). This is also known as the Yaqi Mellon Razor after the man who patented the original DOC design. (I have to admit, however, that the name makes it sound more like a unitasking culinary tool.) It's a lot like an OT but with a bit more blade feel.

Not a lot to say, just another great shave with no issues.

 

What do I do when I have a razor I don't like to use, is of questionable safety, and should probably be binned? I send it to @NCoxSTL. PM me and I'll share the address. Just include a note that says "I dare you!!!" and it results in an entertaining SOTD report.

 

Is that the razor you found in St. Louis at the meet up?

 

Razor: Ever Ready 1912 (USA)
Blade: GEM PTFE (1st use)
Brush: Ever Ready w/ 24mm Tuxedo knot
Soap: TOBS Peppermint
Post Shave: Nivea Sensitive

A wonderfully uneventful 2 1/2 pass shave ended with a DFS+
I did notice that the GEM blade (although on its first outing - which tend to be rougher) didn't seem to cut as efficiently as the Personna injector blade in my Schick G when shaving ATG.
I do love the GEM models though, they give wonderfully close smooth shaves and are very comfortable I'll probably dig out the OCMM at some point this week
I will say... If the Proline injector blades improve the smoothness/efficiency of my Schick G as people say they do... There will be a new champ in the den!

 

Excellent post Charlie.

 

I should have so much hair...I have more hair on my chest than CA.

 

Excellent photos and shave reports Gents! I'm spending the day at home trying to nurse myself back to health.

 

Hope you feel better soon.

 

Sorry to hear you are less than optimal. Fluids & electrolytes. If you need assistance, let slip something about Sharp Star blades. I heard Natalia is back and minioning for Neal. She's a better collection agent than Ivan & the boys.

 

Get well soon, Andrew.

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No, this was my first straight that was Piffed to me. It’s a very nice razor that takes a great edge.