March 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Outstanding photo of fine shaving products.

 

Baaaaa! Too!

 

Oh? Next refill I'm getting the big bottle!

 

March 16, 2019

Razor: Post-War Gold Gillette Tech
Blade: Daxton (Family Dollar) (2)
Brush: VdH Boar
Soap: Stirling Naked And Smooth
Post: WH

Today's shave was a voyage into potentially dangerous waters, the second shave with a Chinese blade of unknown quality. I was working on two day's growth this time so the first pass was a bit rougher than the previous shave; the blade did not overly pull, however, and reduction was acceptable. The second pass was uneventful. I'd call the shave kind of "Meh!", more of a CCS+ than anything else. I'm not going for a third shave on this particular blade.

My two-shave impression is that the Daxton blade is usable but definitely not the sharpest blade. It's possible that it might perform better in a shavette or more aggressive razor, but I'll leave that to more daring folk like Neal. I do think that it is a step down from the Dorco STD-301 that FD formerly sold. I'd be tempted to take them up on their satisfaction guarantee but I have already trashed the receipt and packaging.

One final thought on the whole move to the lowest bidder... I noticed this poster while I was waiting at the pizza place last evening:

 

Congrats Danny. Fantastic addition to your den!

 

i have 2 big bottles already , great stuff,

 

Nice pic and report, Rick! Congrats on the future grandchild! I'll keep it hush hush.

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Awesome, Jim! Looks like you all had a boatload of fun! You guys are building some really nice memories. Keep sharing these great photos and stories!

 

Nice shave and photo, Edison. I mostly used my half-DE blades two times in the Parker SRX. I used one half-blade, however, for four shaves with no problems. I never felt like I pushed any of the blades to their limits.

 

It’s all good, and I will definitely consider that moving forward.

I’m just more surprised that the CF and B&M aren’t performing as well as the TOOBS and Caties. It just shows that everyone face and preferences and reactions are different.

 

Great shave Rick. Congrats on the expected grandchild.

 

I zigged, when I should have zagged. No sewing up the wound.

 

Thanks Marine.

 

Beautiful shave, Paul. Safe travels home, and be safe climbing those cell towers.

 

I appreciate it, Danny.

 

That's what I am focusing on, Joe. Thanks!

 

Thanks Charlie-san.

 

Huge congrats on your future grand child, Rick! Your secret is safe with me.

 

Love it.

 

Happy Birthday @9nein9! I hope you had a fantastic day, my friend!