February 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Glad you had a great time together.

 

Well Paul I was shaving two times a day with plastic junk then. So before I went out in the evening, I shaved right after work. It grew from Friday night to about the same time the next Friday.
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I always believe that you don't necessarily have to straight razor shave by the prevailing method. If you need to use your dominant hand throughout the entire shave, then do so. In your case, just use your left hand to shave the right cheek and do the rest of the shave with the standard method.

 

Great shave Terry. I am glad you got the razor to work for you.

 

Thanks Clint.
Looks ugly, shaves beautifully.

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February 9, 2019
Supply SE V2 - 2 dot plate
Schick Proline
SOC Mistura
Mystic Water Vetiver & Oakmoss
Fine Fresh Vetiver Aftershave
Guerlain Vetiver EdT

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I managed to sleep in a little longer this morning. It was nice to get the much needed rest. The SOC Mistura brush once broken in has great backbone and relatively soft tips. The knot really delivers well above its price point. The SOC easily whipped up the MW Vetiver & Oakmoss. The trick with MW soaps is to load it like it owes you money and is six months past due. Once loaded I began to add water slowly as I face lathered. I ended up with enough wonderful rich slick lather for a 5 pass shave. Three passes and touch ups ended in a near perfect shave. A splash of Fine Fresh Vetiver followed by spritz of Guerlain Vetiver EdT left me smooth shaven and smelling great. I am off to visit Mom and take her to lunch. I hope everyone has a great Saturday.

 

Oh my....
Being a lover of Gem style SE's.
If you dont have any Pesonna GEM blades to use in your Gem. PM me your address and I'll drop a few in the mail for you to try.
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Great picture, Brian! Have fun with your daughter.

 

5!
Wow! Five....
Nice Clint.
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Wonderful picture, Clint!

 

Excellent photo and shave, Clint!

 

Good morning everyone! Once again, I am keeping with my theme of "firsts". Today, I shaved for the very first time with my turn of the 20th Century WF Engel Special. I prepared this razor by using Crox and then I barber honed it. I also used a soap that I never tried before and it was Stirling Sandalwood sample size. It smelled great and lathered very well. Thanks Andrew for pifing it to me. The razor isn't as sharp as my other straights because I had to do WTG, ATG and XTG to get a better than DFS but not entirely BBS. Everything but my neck was smooth. I could feel the slight "invisible" stubble. This razor did its job, but it wasn't as comfortable as my other razors because I had to put a little pressure on the blade so I am not surprised, therefore, I am not disappointed. I got this razor at an Ebay auction for just under $30 plus shipping. To me, getting a 100 yr vintage shave ready razor at that price was a bargain. Eventually, when I have to spring for a Norton combo and a finisher, then I have faith that this razor will be shaving me comfortably. Finished with Old Spice. I am giving myself a Grade of 92 = A- because I nicked myself under my jawline. Make it a great Saturday, fellas!

 

February 9 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette Fatboy
Blade: Rapira Swedish Super Steel
Brush: Simpsons CH-2
Lather: Stirling Ben Franklin
Aftershave: Stirling Ben Franklin
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

An early morning shave before heading off to an early morning meeting. Back at home with the kids for the day. It is going to be a bit busy, ending with my son's first Little League tryout this afternoon/evening. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

Hey Charlie.....
I thought I got rid of all those pictures years ago.

thanks
tp

 

Larry Fine always played a pretty mean "Pop Goes The Weasel" to get Curley crazy and violent . Nyuk nyuk.

 

February 9

Today is a no shave day for me. Gonna let some grass grow on the playground. Have a great weekend, all!

 

I hope your son has a good time today at the tryouts, Jim. He'll do great!

 

Today's shave
Hot towel
Sterling gent
Perfecto pure badger
Franken razor (bar handle teck head)
Cold water rinse
Alum
Witch hazel
Dfs this morning after 2 days no shave, 2 passes all around for a very relaxing sat morning shave. No pic today, just a nice shave. Alum was 99% quite, I am loving the teck.

 

Every time a Red Sox pitcher reached 8 strikeouts, a former Sox color commentator would say "And he has the snowman for strikeouts".