January 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Good to hear! That nice little card holder/money clip I got from you a few years ago is a daily driver for me still. Awesome work as always and it has developed a great patina:

 

very cool ..hmm..

 

Thanks, Terry!

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After 30 years of cartridge shaving, I'm afraid that I'm the damaged goods. Heavy handed, and if the blade I use isn't cutting well, I only push all the harder. It's my shaving knee-jerk reaction, and knowing only helps sometimes--I'm hoping participation in the 30DC will change 7 years of haphazard wet shaving technique

 

35 + years of carts myself,started with bic disposables i think..shaved 2 times a week and hated it.i at least started using williams and a brush in 06 to 16.then i dropped carts and grew a full beard.after dabbling with an ej89 for a bit and starting to get a collecting itch,joined TSD jan 2017.joined the 30dc in august 18 and the rest is history.up from twice a week to daily,bumps and issues gone.dfs+ to bbs no issues.odd bit of irritation if i overshave a spot or let a blade get too dull.as i was gaining a lot of razors i stuck with vintage gillettes to justify my growing collection and gave a bunch of other types to friends.and here we are..that's my story in a nutshell.now most gillettes shave quite similar,different models are milder than others but they are predictable.i have a vintage gillette that uses injector blades as well as a schick e2.that's as far as i have ventured from de..have a great time with your se adventure.technique trumps tools..ride the cap ,no pressure,map your beard.avoid "against the grain" till your face gets used to it.i had to try daily to get the skins tolerances up and it will.one shave at a time..

 

Glad to have you back Adam.

I spoke with our Sothern Samurai yesterday. He is well and working and working and working... basically he is keeping busy and asked me to say hi to everyone.

Welcome to the 30dc, I am sure after 30 days you will find you have improved a lot.

We will be here when you are ready.

Cool, that is the first time I saw a pocket knife that included a razor. I think you can shave with them no problem.

Thank you, that helps a lot.

Keep me in mind if you want to sell one after you finished reconditioning them..... or I have a few razors we can trade

 

Nice shave, Patrick!

 

Great to hear from you, Adam! Hope things are going well for you.

 

Thank you, Danny!

 

Thank you Jim

 

January 2nd
Razor: RR Lupo Aluminum
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: Yaqi High Mountain Silvertip
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: PAA Aqua D G
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA Star Jelly unscented
AS: PAA Aqua D G

Good morning

Terrific first outing with the RR Lupo! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.

Have a great day!

 

Thank you, Terry!

 

Wonderful picture, Jim! This is going to be an interesting month. Two shaves, and two soaps from you I haven't tried.

 

Thanks, Jim!
Yesterday's was an ADP dupe and today's is an ADG dupe. Both very nice.

 

Glad that’s holding up well for you, Jason.

Thanks, Kieth! I love how this group doesn’t ask if or why some idiot would shave with a pocket knife, but simply says that one will work!

they are going well, thanks Jim.

 

The razor and brush make a really nice pair, Joe.

 

Thanks, Terry.

 

Welcome Joe. Here is the right place to hone your technique. Ask questions; describe your current technique and the knowledgeable members here will gladly offer advice.

 

The one on the right looks like a good candidate, Adam.