January 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I'm impressed. I can shave my head with a pain stick but have never tried with a traditional straight or shavette.

 

Good job on having a successful 3 pass first shavette shave terry! Hope you can get your straight shaving good again, make sure to ask questions if your running into any problems.

 

I’m almost healed from last year. Let’s do it!

 

You are just jealous because you weren’t invited.

 

thank you andrew ,was worth the wait..

 

What a day. I shaved this morning and just had time to catch up on this thread. I did start with a very nice shave today.
My youngest daughter is in town for a couple of days and my wife and I just spent a very nice evening with her. I miss this kid.
SOTD
Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
Elk Antler Badger Brush
Henckels Friodur 72 1/2 Razor
Lucky Tiger
Ogallala Bay Rum After Shave
Have Fun!

 

Sweet setup, Keith!
Does 9/8 indicate that it's a 1 1/8" blade?

 

tp

 

So, let me understand this Fuzzy...ripping and tearing the puck to shreds is not a molestation...choking it to death with alcohol is not molestation...BUT, gently adding a refreshing dash of H2O is.

 

Thanks Paul!
I've been reading all I can to learn.
But if I wander in to somthing I just can't figure out....
tp

 

SOTD January 11, 2019
Alphabetical journey through soaps and creams
Letter M

Prep: Cold water and Stirling mentholated pre-shave soap
Blade: vintage Personna twin
Razor: Schick L1 injector
Brush: Omega 10049 boar
Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel, Fine American Blend aftershave

The Fat's superb suds
Swiped away by Schick's design
Fine finish always

Have a great Friday!

 

Gillette Red Tip
Rapira Swede
Semogue BC Texugo
Arko Stick

Marginal Shave mostly due to a tired blade.

 

Sorry to say, but yes....pressure and angle are the culprits. Muscle memory from using carts for many years can be tough to break for some of us. I still regress at times. When you think you aren't using pressure, use even less.

Blades don't make as much of a difference as some folks think. There are differences, but not monumental. I like the Shark blades. I find them to be smooth and sharp, but not particularly long lasting. You could always go with a "fan favorite" such as Astra S/Ps, which are known to be petty sharp, yet smooth. At less than $10 for 100, they're a bargain. It's hard to go wrong with most any of the Russian offerings.

Early on I tried pre-shave oil. I never found that it did anything beneficial. Actually, some claim that oil affects the quality of the lather. If I remember correctly, Andrew @Linuxguile and a couple of others tried Stirling pre-shave and did like it. Arko works just fine, and can produce a very slick lather...you just gotta put the water to it. Arko is very thirsty, especially if you're using a stick and use a generous amount. Proraso has Arko beat - hands down - in the postshave feel. Arko has the tendency to feel drying post-shave.

Just watch your angle and pressure - your shaves will certainly improve!

 

Bruce is right, @Spock. We’ve all been there. You will solve it with less pressure and more time. Stick with it and eventually your blade choice will become almost inconsequential.

 

Thanks Patrick!

 

I love me some hair shapers. Great shaves.

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Thank you Joseph.

 

Thank you kindly. Yes I did go inside to shave.

 

Y'know, if I tried that move, I'd topple over in a second. I know, I know.....practice!

 

I might have overdone it with the Stephan BR this morning-will have to be more careful from here on out. Williamsport Barber Supply(apparently now Bowman Beauty) has decent prices for this.