December 2019 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Dec 7th

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - Gondolier - Shave Soap, After Shave & Cologne
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - PS Tube 2.0, ASB Mysterium Serum
JTSpartan BRM w/TGN 28mm Silvertip
Hoshi Tombo 8000 Kamisori

3 pass DFS+. @jtspartan handle combined with TGN's knot made quick work of PAA's Gondolier SS this morning. Luscious slick lather, requires oodles of hydration if you overload the brush (which I love to do). This kamisori hadn't been used since October, so it went through the progression of pasted & linen/leather. Scary sharp this little guy is, edgy like a Feather blade like I remember. This razor requires short buffing style strokes, along with a much steeper angle to get it's work done. It was originally honed by the seller, ShaveArmory...must've used a layer (or more) of tape....as the angle is more than any straight or kamisori I'm used to. Fun blade to shave with though, quite light & easy to maneuver. One neck weeper, no distraction from a great shave. Finished with the matching AS/C from PAA....Gondolier. Given my somewhat spotty ability to describe complex scents....here's PAA's description: Ahhhh Venice...experience the classic, masculine, old world scent of Italy with every shave! Gondolier is a rich, balanced bouquet of Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Coumarin, Citronella, Juniper & Cedar. Okay, right....I'll say it's quite nice, bright aroma that is easily another winner/favorite of mine, but best of all wifey approved.

Hope everyone has a Sensational Saturday!

 

Excellent shave and pic, Blair!

 

If there was ever a brush colour matching competition, it would now be officially over. Amazing, Jim!

 

Very nice Neal! Awesome report as well!

Ambient artificial light not slowing your image down at all Jim! Very cool! Great shave. So, when’s it going to slow down a bit? Hopefully with 12 hour shifts you’re only getting 3.5 days in, 3.5 days off? Or....tons of overtime for some new acquisitions?

 

Sounds like a great shave, Ken. That brush is a stunner, for sure!

 

Sounds fantastic, Terry!

 

Thank you, Jeff!

Beautiful, Doug!

Lovely B&W shot, Daniel!

Nice, Joe! Five to go!

Wonderful picture, gear and report, Blair!

Thanks, Jason!

 

So very cool that you can shave with your dad’s razor, Jeff. That is just awesome.

 

Awesome looking Kami, Blair! The Gondolier sounds interesting as well. The brush looks different from the ‘back’, that knot looks fantastic.

 

Put that one on the calendar, Doug!

 

The brush sounds like a winner, Daniel! Nice photo as always.

 

5 more, Joe! Congrats.

 

Thank you, Blair!
The lighting actually came in from the right. I didn't like the outcome. I used a little hand held mirror to reflect light back in from the left.
It's overtime. 60 hours in so far this week not counting today. Remains to be seen what time today will come to an end.

 

Great pic and line up Blair.

 

Jason.

 

Thank you Jim.

 

Looking good Joe.

 

Thank you, Jim!

Thanks, Jason! It's a great small brush for the price. But i still do like my synthetics more.

 

Thank you Amigo.

 

fine shave Ken..