September 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

I followed your convex journey with interest. Honing is ‘black art’ and different things work for different people. It’s part of the journey finding what works for you. For my it’s synthetic stones but I still struggle with thick grinds.

 

That works too! Arko mixed with our water left my skin literally squeaky clean......not good for straight razor buffing and/or overlapping strokes which I'm also guilty of. I can't imagine how much conditioner I'd have to use with Arko as a shampoo soap

Our water (Dallas Fort Worth area) is pretty hard according to the testing I've done. And it's too much hassle to use bottled and/or distilled just for shaving, or kinda spendy installing a whole home filter. Having soaps laying around that don't work well, and aren't worth the effort to sell/pif....get the extra bathroom duty now. Have too many other soaps that do perform well, and their aroma is just incredible.

 

I did that myself. Caught the DE RAD and passed up a number of Schicks. The allure of nickle or gold plated brass made the plastic handled SE look like lesser razors. That's been long enough ago that several of the shops have closed so I can't go back and see what I left behind. It took the wisdom of the @Bama Samurai (and a well placed PIF) to get me to try them. I'm surprised more Cart Converts don't gateway into them.

Good seeing you Randy! Glad you got a good shave with new gear.

 

Cool tool and true blue.
The Exulted Blue Ming cheers!

 

Thanks for the kind words, guys! I really appreciate it.

Jason, I agree regarding the NEW LC. It is my favorite DE razor.

Blair, I have been really impressed with the T&H Sandalwood. Performance is top-notch, and I love the scent. There'll always be a spot in my Den for an English shave cream, and this one ranks near the top of all that I've tried.

We had a blast with the kids today. After being with our kids, we leave the hospital every Monday dancing on the clouds. This is our extended family. @Paul Turner, here's a photo that you might like. May I introduce to Obie, Yari, and Juno.


Here's the story of Obie and our dear friend and fellow volunteer, Caleb (shown above on the left in the blue jacket). It is cool beyond words: https://www.icandog.org/blog/obie-and-caleb/

 

Thanks Jim.

 

Great shave and photo....hope things settle down quick for y'all. Take care Jim.

 

Thanks Andrew.

 

Beautiful shave Jeff....hard to beat the Karves.

 

Awesome shave Andrew and I really like the ECO.

 

You know the earth is flat? Lol. Thanks Joe ...just been busy and some times it just feels good to put down the electronic device.

 

Yea...mine divorced me and kicked me out. Win..win.

 

Nice Joe.....give that one an A+ with a smiley face.

 

Awesomeness Blair!

 

Thanks Clint!

 

Awesome Randy!

 

Fantastic Charlie.

 

Thanks Blair......just busy.

 

Hi!.....

Upon further reflection, it was decided that since I am building a new life in Alabama, a den reset was in order.

I bought this from a Huntsville cutlery dealer today, and will make it my primary setup. FWIW, Soap Commander is an Alabama-made product.

Parker 66r
Parker SRB Barber Razor
Parker Stand
Parker Synthetic Shave Brush
Soap Commander "Respect" Setup
Shark Super Chrome



Working on settling in. Other than that...all is quiet in North Alabama.

Have a great evening and a pleasant Tuesday!