May 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

You would need an organic solvent like acetone (nail polish remover) to wipe off the glue from your skin.

 

Woot! More details latter. I would call it mostly a success!

 

Thanks guys!

 

I researched that first, and pilfered a large bottle from my wife’s side of the bathroom.

 

Did 3 shave tests backed up by the R21 with a Feather on about 7.

Bummed out that I was having a difficult time bringing this Sunday Shaver into competition with my first. Rather than continue honing school on such a nice piece, I went with the Naniwa 12k. Bingo, got it! Used for the first pass of my shave.

But.... hold on there, before the convex hone hate gets a foot in, I brought the 'Wagner Rat' around with a little more work. Totally honed on the ConvArkie, this razor has never shaved better. Not a huge fan of 4/8 tooling, but I'll shave with it some more. The second pass of my shave.

For a 4/8 comparison, I took the Japanese razor I won in this year's raffle to the 12k. It was sluggish on the first time out and I did not make an improvement on it. Think I'll mute the edge and run the Naniwa progression, after freshly leveling 5 stones, and start with a fresh bevel set, just to see what happens. This razor has perfect geometry. The third pass of my shave.

Finally the fourth pass. The Focus R21 w/Feather. I think 7 shaves is where this one gives up the ghost. I didn't draw blood, but I could feel I was needing the pressure of a straight. Sorry straight razor fans, the modern doodad still wins.

I'm no where near an expert or complete and intend to keep going on playing with my stuff, but here are some thoughts.
Flattening stones is a hassle.
I'm not going to buy $300 diamond lapping plate.
I'm not going to pursue other naturals requiring higher experience levels.
I'm not going to buy a $300 30k Shapton.
I believe an individual could be satisfied and successful with a pair of hard and a soft Arkansas Convex stones for $140. And you wanted, you could keep one side of each flat.
Nobody needs a convex hone.
Modern honemiesters and successful modern synthetic flat stone fans are not likely to adopt this antiquated methodology.
If all your razors are flat, and you just want to maintain, get the 12k.
You can go directly from a convex hone to a flat to finish a razor with good geometry.
Honing is a skill. If you have time, resources, and like to tinker, go for it. I'm going to get an inexpensive Chinese razor or two and see what happens. I'm open to expendable wonky razor donors. If I get them to shave, I'll return on request (no rehab projects, please).
DE shavettes outshave straights.

 

Once it hits your face it warms up quick....give it a try Joe.

 

Thanks Clint....you are correct a cold water shave would not work and you just don't rinse butter off. You need a warm wash clothes and soap but it was fun.

 

You're crazy Adam . I like that.

 

I'll let you try the bacon grease....we still have time before the end if the month. Run down to the store and grab a pack.

 

Blind folded shave is impressive. Congrats!

 

Unfortunately, some people are ignorant and can harm themselves when handling substances not designed for their intended use. Good for you, Adam!

 

Awesome shave and I hope you had a great lunch with your mother.

 

Danny, you don't have to butter me up! Lol!

 

75th is something to whistle Dixie about. Nice shave and congrats!

 

Dont forget to put it back. Results could be worse than the shave. Lol

 

Thank you.

 

Thank you.

 

I am mostly a cold water shaver, so I would have to change to warm water to try this. However, since I am Italian descent, olive oil would be a better choice for me. Lol!

 

Great report and shave.