September 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Gem Micromatic ClogPruf
Gem Stainless PTFE
Semogue BC Mistura
Arko Stick

Overall, it was a nice shave this morning. The hand numbness is slowly receding but it still makes shaving a bit difficult.

 

Wonderful picture, Daniel!

My very first rule with the crew I concentrated on technique. By the end of the month I was getting irritation free shaves although they weren't very close. I later returned to that razor for a focus and completed thirty consecutive shaves. I learned a lot about skin stretching, maintaining the proper angle throughout each stroke and which directions I could get away shaving. Takes time to find what works best for you and you're well on your way.

 

Beautiful, Mark!

 

Pretty pictures, Gary and Jason!

 

Good to see you, Dale! Hoping for continued progress with your hand.

 

Thanks! That will probably be the key for most people.

 

It was probably not the angle, rather an inadvertent sideways motion that cut you, Paul.

 

Nerves self repair at an excruciatingly slow pace. Hope your hand gets better soon.

 

SEptember

Hemingway Accoutrements~~Simpson~~Feather/Feather
SE shave today. I think it's #5 with the Feather, but I am not paying that close of attention.
The Feather Super Professional still has a good edge, so it's staying for the time being.
Sticking with creams as I indicated a few days ago.
Today, The HA performed wonderfully and the scent is mos def© in my top ten.
Who could complain about rubbing the product all over my face with such a soft brush?
The Simpson CH2 is a joy to use and not a bad-looker either.
For some idiotic reason, while shaving my chin, I put the blade down at a 90˚ angle.
Needless to say it left a calling card.
The HA shave tonic soothes and refreshes and smells.....
lovely. ​

 

Wonderful photo and report, Joseph!

 

Nice shaves and reports, gentlemen!

 

Great picture, Joseph! HA is such a wonderful scent.

 

Razor: RoyalShave branded Dovo
Brush: Razorock Barber 24
Preshave: Proraso
Soap: Chiseled Face Trade Winds
Aftershave: MLS Jefferson Square

I'm trying guys. Still waiting on my Stirling soap. If I am going to shave with a straight razor everyday I will need to back off. I just love the BBS so much I have to go for it, but everyday like that and I start looking like I have diaper rash on my face...

 

Why is your hand numb?

 

Razor: Gillette Super Speed w/ Wings 1947 (Birth Razor)
Blade: Wilkinson Sword (4)
Brush: APShaveCo. Synthetic FAN w/ Elegant Emerald Handle - Extra Dense Shaving Brush - Cream/Brown - Imitation Badger.
Soap: Reef Point Soap Dragons Blood
Aftershave: Folsom & Co. Capri
Bowl: Symmetrical Pottery Starry Night Dottie Bowl

I apologize for not posting every day, but that's the way it is.
An amazing razor that performs perfectly. I love the Wings, holds the blade securely. The APShaveCo. brush is fantastic! It whipped up the Dragons Blood soap in the Symmetrical bowl to a great lather.
APShaveCo. Customer Service is Outstanding!!!!!!

 

Wonderful photo, Doug!

 

Awesome photo!
I think most of us are guilty of chasing the baby. Not really sure how to get past that. I still do on occasion.

 

Beautiful, Douglas!

 

Thanks. The doctor said it could take up to two months. I have partial feeling but it is a slow process.

 

I did a 5 day, 351 mile bike ride beginning labor day and compressed the ulnar nerve in my hand. I have partial numbness and tingling on the outside of my right hand with a much more minor version in my left hand where only the tip of my pinky is tingly. If you want to read all about it, more info than you probably want here https://www.physio-pedia.com/Cyclist's_palsy