May 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

we have soft water in these parts so a good load, damp brush builds a decent lather on face or bowl..water being the magic ingredient ,could well be the reason so many people have issues with it..

 

Valiant effort, my friend.

Soap lather is highly dependent on the water used. If I may suggest, some of your struggle may be found there.

Ground water 'here' is somewhat hard and acidic. Untreated, it readily eats through copper. A water heater tank is 5 yrs max. Dishwashers 5-8.
An acid neutralizing of some sort is needed. I use a sacrificial calcite tank. It leaves the water slightly alkaline and very hard. No soap will lather well. This is remedied by a water softener. Water is then left low in total dissolved solids and near neutral in pH.

When all my systems are on, fluffy thick lather is easy with anything. Turn off the water softener, and not so.

Don't let anyone wag their finger in your face telling you "your technique is off" or you just need to 'learn how to use the Williams'.

I have watched more than my share of those famous internet video shavers showing how great they are cause they can make suds with a brush on their face........I Have Not Seen A Single One..... that has quantified their results with a water test! It is much easier to wag the finger at the unwashed Williams non-user.

While there is love in many of the great traditions found in wet shaving, I am of the opinion Williams soap is not one of them. Whoever makes the stuff now has pimped out those faithful to it's name by refusing to even acknowledge it is not what it was, in exchange for its measly bargain price. Lets not even consider product improvement.

If you are content to continue using or trying to use something you feel to be a sub par performer, I genuinely applaud your tenacity.

I suggest that a shave is a good little time where you can reward yourself for who you are. And, if there is a soap that 'just ain't cutting it' why struggle? Almost all shave soaps cost so very little on a per-use basis.

Best wishes going forward.
Thanks for reading my opinions.

 

well said..why bother with crap soap.. life's too short..

 

Having been inspired by the amount of individuals participating in MAYhem and those using straights, I am looking into purchasing some 'cheap' gear.

Would a Gold Dollar 300 be able to be honed to a good edge using the Unicot Method of honing? I am looking to get the job done on one stone if possible!

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Ohhhh okay, didnt realise the two were different. I recently got the boots shave stick and its pretty decent too.

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Thank you, Joe!

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Nice picture, Joe!

 

It's always my consolation prize!

 

Other than Cartel sponsored torching of the trees of cookie making elves, and the aforementioned dancing & partying, what do you do at those things?

 

Couldn’t agree more. For those who love it (for whatever reason), carry on! For me, life is too short for mediocre soap.

 

Great shave and recap Joe.


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Thank you Joe.


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May 13th
Razor: PAA DOC Ascension
Blade: Polsilver SI (3)
Brush: PAA Solar Flare
Pre-shave: Stirling Mentholated
Soap: Stirling MITA
Stirling Lemon Chill witch hazel
PAA Star Jelly unscented
AS: Stirling MITA

Good morning!

Awesome shave to start the day. Three passes with the Ascension for a perfectly smooth finish with silent alum. I shaved with the handle snug, the mildest setting. Narrows the effective angle of attack but find the sweet spot and it's smooth sailing.

Have a great day!

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Should have bloomed it...

 

It's gotta still be in the trap, Joe, and thanks for the nice compliment.

 

Fantastic photo Jim.

 

Wonderful picture, Jim!

 

May 13, 2019
Wolfman Ti OC (0.74mm) with Hempel Ti
Feather
30 DC LE with Tuxedo
A&E Frozen Mojitos
Myrsol Agua Limon

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Sadly the weekend is over and its back to the real world again too soon. The 30 DC brush handle just feels great in the hand. Paired with the Tuxedo knot, the brush is a lathering making machine. Three passes and touch ups ended with the baby in hand. I did manage a small nick just below my lip which was complete due to my sloppiness. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

 

May 13 SOTD:

Razor: PAA Ascension SS
Blade: Rapira PL
Brush: Ever-Ready 150
Lather: CO Bigelow
Aftershave: Proraso Green
Additional Care:
Stirling Unscented PSB

 

Beautiful picture, Clint!