January 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thanks Jason! I don't know about killing it, but so far, it hasn't killed me.

 

Thanks, Jason! I agree it's cool to have a limited edition soap commemorating the 30 day crew. It's even better that the scent is terrific and the performance is wonderful.

 

You can lather it. It's called Stirling Electric Sheep. The only thing missing is the wick.

 

Green tobacco scent. Verdant, fairly pungent scent if I recall. Very close to RazoRock's Zi'Peppino scent.

 

Thanks, Jason. It's a work in progress.

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I will promise to think about trying....

 

Thanks Adam, I'll do that. Full hollow blades do have an awful lot to say, don't they?

 

Pencil it in for Mayhem?

 

Maybe he has his reasons for not doing so, but I'd love to see him offering his products through WCS and/or Maggard's. I'm certainly not bashing the guy, or his products when I mention the shipping price on top of the $20 soap. His soap is top-tier, and I'd love to see him succeed.
From a consumer standpoint, we're so used to getting "free" shipping and having it in our mailbox almost immediately. For the new wet shavers out there, they're most likely to hit one of the "big boys" such as WCS or Maggard's to get their setups. While we may pimp certain products/vendors in the 30DC - or TSD in general, we're just a small group. Someone just getting into wet shaving very well may not stop here and read what products we like. You gotta get your brand out there. Heck, even McDonalds still advertises like crazy, even though they're uber-successful.
As much as I'd like to think there's a place at the table for every artisan soap maker, that might not be a reality. There are so many - both good and bad - and it's still a bit of a niche market. I believe I just saw recently that the lady who makes Oleo soaps is seeking advice on branding her products, and they're already carried by a bunch of different places. It's gotta be a tough market. Add to that, we're a fickle bunch - always trying something different for the sake of variety.

 

Another great shave and photo Bruce. Congrats on the break through.


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At least the picture looked great.


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Thank you Jason. My dad remembered matching benches from his childhood. Unfortunately they didn’t make down to my generation.


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Thank you, Clint! We'll see if what was learned today sticks in the ol' noggin.

 

Great picture even if the shave was wretched. Interesting that the alum was silent.

 

Razor: Karve with a “D” plate
Blade: Gillette Silve Blue
Brush: H.L. Thater 4125 Black Premium White Boar
Soap: Jeeves of Hudson Turkish Bath
A/S: Old Spice Lime
Bowl: The Castle Shave Co. Bowl

A little cold and windy today, but was able to get in a great shave. I would have to say a very near BBS.

 

Excellent snowy photo, Doug!

 

Andrew.

 

Thursday morning January 10

A Fatip razor
APShaveCo Flat Top brush
Stirling for the win.

How's that, Perry?

 

Nice setup and photo, Doug!