February 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Indeed it is Gary.

Start with 80grit paper and sand face with the grain, slowly work your way down to 4000 grit and you should be ok for witch hazel splash.
Was also thinking you could do a 30 day rule on the new razor to see if maybe that would iron out the problem. Just a thought.

 

MAYhem.. ..aaaah yes. Almost time for me to get out the junk drawer( not the cutlery drawer) and build a new razor.

 

Thanks guys!

 

It was so nice to be home this morning. After a nice breakfast with my lovely wife, I picked some of my favorite gear and had a nice leisurely shave before church. It’s been a great day so far.

Route 66 Twisted Tweed
B-400 Brush by Tom
SRD Strop
Brian Brown Razor Works
WSP Gaelic Tweed After Shave
Have a blessed Sunday!

 

I don't think anyone would be confused because we are on a shave forum, not a medical one.

 

Great looking shave and photo Brian.

 

...or Impaired Barbasol Shave

 

Let it be known that I will use the term in-betweener shave (IBS) for one that is better than DFS, but not quite BBS on my straight razor shave reviews. I give permission to anyone that wants to use it.

 

Days 1 and 2 Fatboy Shaves:

Razor: Fatboy
Blade: Feather
Soap: Proraso White with Cremo for slickness
Brush: Prefecto Badger
Mug: Henry Cavendish

I know my pic lacks the artistry of others, but thought I would play along.

First shave was a learning experience. Man that was a close shave. I had a few nicks, weepers, and a mild case of razor burn afterward. Trouble spots were under my nose, on the end of my chin, and around my adam's apple. Overall, I enjoyed the weight and feel of the razor. As reported by others, I experienced some drag from the head. Cleaned the head and polished it with Flitz to see if that would reduce drag.

I added some homemade preshave oil to the list above for the second shave. I also spent a little extra time on the soap to make sure it was whipped into a nice cushiony lather. Concentrated on riding the cap and had much less razor burn on the 2nd shave. Still had a small amount of drag from the head. Will try to use some car wax on the head as suggested by @Terry before the next shave. Trouble spots were under the nose and around the adam's apple again. Figured out the chin area.

Both shaves are wtg on the first pass, xtg on the second, and cleanup afterward. Need to find a better angle for my neck that won't give me in grown hairs. Can't wait to get good with this razor. I am enjoying the shaves though. I have some Stirling samples on the way. Don't know if I can stick to Proraso for 30 days with that in the den.

Happy Super Bowl Sunday everybody!

 

Good picture and write up @Moose.

 

Sounds like improvement from shaves one and two. Congrats! As far as drag, try an even lighter touch. Good luck!

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IBS usually means someone better stay close to a bathroom to me, but I get it.

 

I wouldn't go to the barber on Fleet St

 

Definitely better the second time. Good advice! Thanks!

 

I know it's hard to believe but no shopping of any kind last night.

 

I will take it in a good way.

 

Excellent progress. I would try to use a little less pressure to cure the drag.

 

February 3, 2019
Supply SE V2 - 2 dot plate
Schick Proline
Thäter Boar
SdM
Captain’s Choice Bay Rum

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Whenever Wade visits I tend to have a bit too much to drink. On the bright side, no internet shopping took place. I was up and moving very early this morning so that I could go visit Mom and take her out to lunch. The big boar whipped the SdM into a wonderful rich slick lather. Three passes and touch ups just missed the baby. A splash of CC Bay Rum left me clean shaven and smelling fantastic. I hope everyone has a great Sunday.

 

Same reasoning as to why professional swimmers go hairless, but in their case it's hydrodynamics.