November 2018 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

November 8

Gillette Z-3 Super Speed Flare Tip
Ladas Super Stainless (2)
B-400 by Tom handle & Envy White supreme two-band knot
Hendrix Classics & Co. soap (3)
Alum, Thayers Lavender witch hazel, unrefined shea butter, and Floid Vigoroso

I enjoyed another nice two-pass shave with this setup. I'm making a conscious effort to take my time with every step of the process from prep to finish, especially with the skin stretching. It allows me to get a very close and irritation free shave in two passes with a razor that many would consider to be too mild. I wonder how much gear has been purchased and later sold or given away because folks never really took their time to learn proper technique. This has certainly applied to me. I've been at this for awhile now, and it's always fun to discover something new from my friends here that improves my technique. The latest thing I've noticed is that many of you spend the time to make super goop lather. I face lather exclusively, and this has caused me to spend more time with this part of the process. I get a much better lather and better face prep as a result.

I broke out the Floid Vigoroso for a nice powdery menthol finish this morning. The week and this thread are moving fast. I have enjoyed all the conversation, as well as all the wonderful gear and reports. I'm genuinely thankful for you all, except maybe one or two of you.

Have a great day, gentlemen.

 

Nice shave and report, Charlie.

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Sweet razor and wonderful photo, Jim. I'm really interested to follow your progress with it over the next few shaves. Have a great day, my friend.

 

Thank you, Jim!

 

Thank you, Jim!

 

Thank you, Clint!

 

Terrific picture, Jim!

 

Thank you, Bruce! I really like this brush. It is a bit smaller than the Atomic Rocket, and the knot itself is quite a bit different. It is in between the Cashmere knot and the Plissoft, so it is a well balanced knot, IMO.

 

Beautiful picture, Clint!

 

Great picture, John!

 

Thank you, Perry!

 

I see you left it up to us to figure out which one or two.

 

My first expensive modern razor was the Mongoose which used a artist club blades. During the first year I used that razor for over half my shaves. In the end, I love ac razors and the blades.

Thank you.

 

Thank you Bruce. I am in my office today so the commute was much easier. Plus the day should be a little less stressful.

 

Excellent shave with a beautiful razor, Gary!

Not Medium aggressive, very aggressive. At lease to me.

Excellent setup, Keith! Another one bites the dust!

Very nice Neal!

Thank you Keith! I believe this is the 2013 version.

Nice shot, Perry!

Nice RT, Jim!

Lovely photo, Jim!

Nice shave John! Hope all goes well at the dentist!

Stunning shot, Clint!

 

Excellent shave and report. Hope you have a great day today.

 

Thank you Guys. I quit being lazy and took the weeks photos over the past weekend.

 

Man, that kid really has that word pinned down!

 

Thank you, Andrew!

 

Wonderful shave this morning with the Stoylin brush(li'l brudder) and DeluxeShaving British Racing Green. Best loading I've done since joining TSD. BRG has always worked well with the Avon Tribute. Interestingly, I'm on pace to possibly finish both at the same time.