December 2018 30 Day Rule/Focux Pix & Discussion

uh, well, about that. I'm pretty sure my current software and blade inventory is sufficient to last long enough for the boys to use some of it when they start shaving.

 

No, just the outside areas.

 

Thanks Andrew!

 

So what your seeing is the leftover lather deflate as it dries on the puck

 

Yes, I suppose. But what's interesting is that other soaps I have(Stoylin-any kind, and the Regiment)don't end up looking like pancakes. Oh, the Grandpa's Barbershop, too. Course the last two have bentonite clay as part of their ingredients.

 

Shaving daily has cut your supplies in half and I didn't figure in the boys. You have some shopping to do.

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How very pedagogical of you this morning, Charlie...musically speaking. One minuscule correction before the cabaletta, must come the cavatina.
In toto, this is the framework of the Italian aria. (No charge, for this tidbit)

 

It’s harder to get the blades into the smaller opening.

 

I don’t know why I picked this razor for DECember. It’s the optimist in me, I guess. I always have to work to get a nice irritation free shave with this baby.
JOHS Blood on Steel Soap
B-400 Brush by Tom
Mongoose Razor
Feather Pro Blade
Blood on Steel After Shave
Have fun!

 

Very nice, Brian! If the razor wasn't decadent the software choice sure was!

 

December Focus

Tabula Rasa Steam Punk~~SOC Cherry~~Fatip Retro~~Personna 74
Following Maestro Charlie will be challenging, but never let it be said that Primo doesn't relish a challenge.
First and foremost, a huge shoutout to Chris @lightcs1776 for his generous PIF of today's razor:
The Fatip OC Retro.
I read a review of the Fatip razors on Maggard's and I have to disagree with a few of the statements made there.
They gave the workmanship a 2 out of 10. Not true at all.
The head is shiny, without any pits; the welded pins (don't know the correct terminology) that hold the blade
are cleanly welded; the handle is also nicely turned, without any metal shavings in the threads.
I do have to agree that the blade alignment MUST be checked after loading. Not difficult, indeed very
similar to my '08 Old Type.
Lastly, the handle is about 8" long ok, maybe not quite that long, but mos def the longest handle in my arsenal.
I took some getting used to, but nothing that Primo can't handle (yuk, yuk)
So, many thanks Chris, I sincerely appreciate your generosity.
Something made me grab the Tabula Rasa today. It has been a really long time since using this cream,
as was evidenced by the drying of the product.
Took a large finger-full and smeared it in the bottom of my Aesop SS bowl.
Another seldom-used item is today's brush: SOC Boar.
I had put it up and, while not forgetting about it, simply didn't feel motivated enough to unwrap it and get it in the shelf.
It whipped up a copious amount of lather. Much hydration was needed to achieve optimal results.

Now to the shave.
The Fatip shaved very smooth and was easy for me to find the angle.
My grip fell naturally in the middle of the handle and wasn't an issue.
3 passes and I was well-shorn.
Post-shave is nice with this product and the gel and EdT left me smelling great.​

 

Excellent shaves, fellas! I see some love for the vintage stuff goin' on here!

 

The thread is moving fast. Great shaves, gentlemen.

Joseph, you have some classy gear that's always presented superbly in your photos. Your commentary and reviews are top notch as well. What are your top 3 modern (not vintage) soaps based on scent and/or performance?

Paul, my Dad was a knife collector. Wade and Butcher made some beautiful old knives too. I love the classic look of the scales on your W&B 3/4.

Rick, I'm glad you're getting daily assists from your grand daughters on your shaves. Looks like today was Melody's turn.

You pointed out something the other day that I found interesting...soaps typically have more longevity than creams due to the reduced water content. If you're in the stock up mode, that makes a lot of sense. Sometime later next year, once I worked through some of my existing inventory, I can see myself stocking up on different scents of a few different soaps that I really like. In my world, that's a good balance between minimalism and variety.

Beautiful straight razor, Keith. You always bring out some mighty cool gear.

John, I don't know whether you have more razors or fountain pens! That's a very nice collection of Techs. I'll follow your exploits with each of them with great interest. I have 3 Techs and an Aristocrat waiting to be cleaned up and put into the rotation. I'm holding off to see if I'm going to add any more before I perform a mass cleaning.

I love the 1905 Gillette, Terry. It's built like a tank! No wonder it looks so nice after a century of use. I'm on the lookout for a razor made somewhere during that period. My Dad was born in 1915, so I plan to dedicate whatever I get to being his birth year razor.

You're rockin', Aaron! Great progress!

Your shave is the ultimate in decadence, Neal. Have fun with your sweetie at dinner and the ballet. Sounds like a fun evening!

Gary, I never know what kind of cool old razor you're gonna bring out. Keep surprising us with neat old razors from your stockpile!

Just gorgeous, Mark!

Beautiful, Jim! Have fun on your upcoming days off!

John, tell Tenzing I said hello.

Danny, the detailing on your Rockwell base plates just looks cool. This will go down as your signature razor. Keep using the Clubman, and I'm sure Natalia will eventually leave.

Cool photo, Jason. The Rep Tip is a favorite of mine. Same question for you as Joseph, what are your top 3 modern soaps based on scent and/or performance?

The Mamba is a sharp looking razor, Andrew! Congrats on the BBS shave! Beautiful photo!

Be careful with the Osage Rub, Aaron. @Drygulch had a close call with it.

 

Congrats on the new razor Joseph! Excellent set!

 

Amazing brush, Mark!!! It appears to have a short loft, ideal for easy loading and lots of nice scrubby lathering!

 

Thank you, Charlie!

 

Good heavens!! Incredible photo, Jim!!
You just had to show that soap, didn't ya? That was the scent I almost picked over Before the Fire. Oh, well...there's always the next order.
Gotta love the Santal Absolut too. Always a good choice when you don't have a matching splash for your soap!

 

I agree, Paul. I'd love to see some new movies with funny/silly story lines like this one. I'm a big fan of Jonathan Winters.

 

I don't have either of those either.... huff. Seems like the lavender inventory needs bumped up.

 

Thank you, Joseph! 1000 pardons for my foolish omission!