February 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

thank you clint..

 

If I may suggest a bit more attention to skin stretching. It helps the whiskers stand up a bit so the primary passes are better.

I got in the practice of limiting how much I went over given areas to limit irritation. Comfortable finish was and is always my goal.

Be well!

 

I’m caught up with you guys again
Connecting flight delayed. I’m stuck in Denver until Midnight and won’t walk into my house until 3am. You just might not see a shave report from me tomorrow
Have fun!

 

I am thankful for what I got and for the musical interlude.

 

Way, way way behind, I will try to catch up this weekend.

Today's shave

Irritation A+ Closeness A Smoothness A Sharpness A-

Razor: PRC western grind kami
Strop: SRD
Brush: Thäter
Pre: Nivea
Soap: Crowne and Crane
AS: Speick AS, L’Occitane ASB
Scent: Dior Cuir Cannage

 

Thanks Patrick!

Awesome vids Charlie. Thanks for posting these!

Great pic! What filter effect are you using for that?

Thanks Andrew!

Awesome Pic Andrew! Love those handles. Congrats on finishing the first soap that got you started!

Haha...Been there way too often! Thank god for Global Entry.

 

Good morning/evening Gents!

Realized for me that nighttime shaving is much easier as I hate the need to rush in the morning. So here is my latest nighttime shave experience:

Razor: Merkur 23C
Blade: Shark Super Chrome
Preshave:
Lather: Tabac
Brush: Synbad Synthetic brush
Postshave: Alum, Pacific Shaving Company Caffeinated aftershave

Another great shave! Tried out a sample of Tabac today that I received from @RyX . The lather, cushion, and glide were awesome. Tabac like Arko seems to lather like a beast. In some ways it produces even thicker and slicker lather. Though that just could be me getting the hang of getting the water content right these days. The alum stung a little bit in some areas but was still pretty mild. Also good post shave feel as well. The only thing about the Tabac though is the smell...I'm not sure it's a smell I like. The Route barbershop Hop smell was one I liked very much but this one felt a bit too strong in some ways. Still overall from a performance standpoint I do like the soap. I'll have to do a few more shaves with it to see if it's a smell I can get used to...Happy shaves everyone!

 

Thanks Clint

Nice one Keith

I almost always shave at night

 

lovely set up and pic sir..

 

the scent was odd at first to me but it grew on me. now i love it..i hope it finds a place for you..one of the last great old school soaps around..

 

Nice picture, Gary!

 

Great picture, Danny!

 

Terrific picture, Patrick!

 

Beautiful razor, Neal!

 

Thank you! I am using Photo Lab for the filters.

 

February 15 SOTD:

Razor: Gillette Fatboy
Blade: Gillette Spoiler
Brush: Ever-Ready 150
Lather: Arko
Aftershave: Sudsy Soapery Lemon Rose Chypre (Sample)
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

 

Beautiful Red Tip, Neal. Nice score!

 

Thanks guys.
Lot of work here, worth every moment.
tp

 

Congrats, Neal! A great shaver, and in stunning shape as well.

 

February 15

Parker SRX
Lord Super Stainless (2)
30 Day Crew LE figured maple handle w/APShaveCo Tuxedo knot
Soap Commander Love
Alum, Thayers WH, USB, Fine L'Orange Noir & Aramis
40th focus shave