October 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Yup, not bad for $149 CDN a night.. Off season here...after summer and 7 weeks or so before ski season.

 

Thanks Jason
I like the little thing. Never would have thought it such a nice razor. I don't limit myself to just one type or brand. The RAD hole has been an asset to me, and my technique.

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Didnt Calgary get all the snow this time? Seems like winter gained a month in alot of places .

 

Thanks, Jason.

 

Thanks, Jason!

I'm not ready for the snow. Thankfully it's already nearly all gone and temps pushing 70° for the weekend.

The new bowl will put me at four bowls and a scuttle. It hasn't gotten too crazy yet.

The two Meet Up brushes are tops in my collection. They look great and the tie in with the 30DC makes them more than just brushes.

 

Quick question; can anyone identify the model and is it worth the 25€? Some sort of Super Speed?
https://www.tori.fi/satakunta/Gillette_61933494.htm?ca=18&w=3

 

Thank you Jason.

 

Thank you Joseph!

Thank you Joe!

Thanks Jim!

Besides Proraso's glycerin rich PSS, I've used Col Conk as a leave on PSS. It seems to add a layer of slick.

Thanks Blair! That was purely hypothetical. Like if I had to grab a bug out bag for the zombie apocalypse. One good boar brush would suit until we got civilization going again.

Thanks Terry!

Thank you Jason! I'm coming around with synths, enjoy several. Badgers might require more that I want to invest to get the feel I want. Had a Super High Density 2 band fan in my cart more than once, but just can't justify it. After I pick the dropped bristles out of my lather, I still hang on to a VDH boar. Omegas top my list, but I still need to try a Zenith.

Thanks Clint! I read up on it, liked the endorsement from Military and LEO. It's not the latest thing, so parts and knowledge are available. Viewed a video on the breakdown, and enough reviews to confirm it's a solid machine. Get it cleaned and lubed, run a few through it to increase my familiarity. Daughter will enjoy popping some cans and paper target, too. With kids in the house, safety first.

 

Thank you, Terry!

 

Thank you, Jason!

 

@wristwatchb, you and Cathy are in my thoughts. How lucky it was of her to notice something didn't look right on her records, eh?

 

cool shave and pic Ken..

 

thank you Blair..

 

OCtober with the FAT

October 10

Razor - 1918 Gillette Old Style
Blade - (1)
Soap - Stirling Sheep
Brush - Jayaruh #54
Post - Alum

Time to switch razors again so the 1918 Gillette Old Style is up. What a great razor this one is. Original plating, part of a military set so it may have once been owned by a WWI era soldier, and it's now 101 years old! Still looks and works like the day it came out of the factory. I remembered to take some Sharp Stars down to the den so they're back in play. It's a "Stirling Sheep" day with mutton tallow so I chose the Sheep soap. Just the basics, please. Unscented, just a bit of a musky odor from the tallow and it makes the slickest and most protective lather I've ever used. The JR54 was perfect in making that happen.

This razor can bite or create lots of irritation. The key? Angle and pressure. Imagine that - technique!! Ride the cap, hold the handle close to the ball and let the weight do all the work and you end up with three passes of perfection. No burn from the alum at all, no blood, just a quality shave. Gotta love it. Looking forward to a couple more with this setup.

Rainy day in the Lou today. Cards are home tomorrow night to start the NLCS!!! Predicting 40's for the temperature....sounds like St. Louis baseball weather!! Go Cards!!

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thank you Terry..

 

lovely shave Neal..

 

Wow, beautiful view!

Thank you, Jason!

 

No game tonight, Perry?

 

It is either a Aristocrat JR or an HD500. I'm not too familiar with the British models. I'll bet @brit will know

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Thanks Paul. I appreciate it. Actually, our family doc started investigating after he noticed something during her annual physical. It is taking awhile to zero in on the diagnosis. I am very thankful we are both getting routine physicals. We are also blessed with wonderful doctors.