October 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

OCtober Focus

Barrister & Mann Bay Rum~~Morris & Forndran Beehive~~Gillette New LC~~Personna 74~~Meehan Bay Rhum
I figured seeing it was my last chance to adhere to this month's open comb focus, I would oblige.
Let's start with the soap. I mentioned B&M Bay Rum yesterday, so it's fitting, that I would choose it today.
The major difference I found between this and Mike's is the B&M has Orange oil as an ingredient.
Mike's may have it too, but it is much more prominent in the B&M. I still find it pleasing and, as I mentioned
yesterday, no burn whatsoever.
Lovely, rich lather was produced with my M&F Beehive. This handle is terrifically ergonomic and the Finest Badger hair
is silky smooth. It holds a ton of lather; delivers it well and the fan knot is an eye-catcher. So much so, that I have
abandoned my search for a Varlet Beehive. The person, from whom I purchased this brush, bought a Varlet Beehive and, while it is a nice brush, does not care for the sharp edge at the top of the handle. (See photo)

Moving along...Time Out...
Ok, I am back.
I had put a tray of fresh Ghost Peppers (Bhut Jolokia), which I had grown this summer into the oven to dehydrate.
I am upstairs and my eyes were already starting to burn. If my wife returned with this caustic odor in the air,
well, let's just say that my über-shaving collection would be the least of my worries.
Broke out the American Harvester Food Dehydrator and set it up in the still-unfinished new room addition
to dry without marital fallout.
Where was I...oh, the shave.
Personna 74-multi-use blade once again and with the New LC proceeded to have an uneventful
3-pass BBS.
Meehan Bay Rhum (what's up with that spelling ) was the perfect finish to a perfect month of excellent shaves.
See you in the funny papers...or at least on TSD.
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SOTD OCtober 31st
Happy Halloween everyone!


Blackland Blackbird
Gillette New Short Comb
Rapira Platinum Lux
30DCLE (26mm, Frigate Class)
Oleo Soapworks Empire soap and AS

Good morning gents, this morning I, unfortunately, was feeling well enough to go to work. And fortunately that means a shave was in order. This morning I did a rather unorthodox comparison. I put the Blackbird up against my favorite vintage Gillette, the New SC. New blades in both razors as the old ones were feeling a bit tired. And since it is the last day of the month and my last chance to participate in Oleo October I decided to break out the Empire. This scent is based on Dior Sauvage and is absolutely amazing, it always gets a compliment from my wife. The Oleo Canard base whips up into a super creamy form and hold a good bit of water as it transforms into a super goop type lather.I lathered up my face and did the first pass, I noticed that I was able to achieve a much shallower angle with the New SC then with the Blackbird which resulted in a more comfortable first pass. At the end of my first pass Logan woke up and was fussing so I did a quick second pass cleaned up, splashed on the AS and went to see if I could get him calmed down and back to sleep. I eventually did get his back down and was out the door a little late. Upon inspection of the shave result after the fact the Blackbird was indeed a bit closer after two passes then the New, but the New felt a good deal smoother. In the end after two passes both sides were a respectable DFS and there is no detectable irritation. I am clean shaven and smell good, and feel better then yesterday. I suspect it will be a few more days before I'm back to 100% though. Have a great day my friends!

Hump Day!!!

 

Beautiful razor, Brian!

There are only twos reason to grow ghost peppers, to prank someone or to dare someone. Great post Joseph, wise move in moving the peppers out of range of your wife's notice. Now to find some more Bay Rum products!

 

Beautiful razor, Brian.

Nice report, Joseph. Your New looks to be in great shape.

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Great report, Andrew but Declan steals the show!


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Thank you, Jim!

 

Nice photo, Brian! Some good looking lather from your mystery soap.

Wonderful report and photo, Joseph!

Hump day already! Great shave and photos, Andrew!

 

Thank you, Perry!

 

Nice photos and shaves, John and Jason!

 

Razor: Gillette Ball End OC
Blade: Feather Professional
Brush: Semogue Owners Club Mistura Badger and Boar Taj Handle.
Soap: El Caballero by Oleo Soapworks
A/S: Captian's Choice Bay Rum

Excellent month shaving with mainly OC razors and the SOC Mistura Badger & Boar Taj Handle brush. I really enjoyed using this brush. The heavier handle and the combination Bager, Boar hairs paired together very well. I'm very happy with this purchase. I guess @clint64 where watching the same football game.
I'm also extremely pleased with Oleo shave soaps.

 

Great photo and gear, Doug! Snow already melted away?

 

Thanks very much Perry.

 

Thank you Clint & Andrew!

Anywhere else that kind of comment might be taken as a joke. We have enough Sport Shavers here in The 30DC it's for real.

 

Wonderful picture, Doug!

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Thanks, Perry.

 

Great photos. With that romper suit on, you could park him in the window as an animated jack-o-lantern when the trick or treaters come by.

 

Thank you Jim.


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Fantastic photo Jim. You have a great month with the OC razors.


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Thank you Perry.


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Gary, a great shave to end the month.


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