January 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

fine shave and pic Terry..

 

SOTD 01/04/20

This morning I reached for a rare French razor, the Spadson, and decided to mount the head on a RazoRock Bulldog handle. My shaves with the razor in the past have been satisfactory, but I always found the original handle to be too small, and oddly awkward in use. I really like the size, heft and knurling on the RR. As I began my shave, I realized that I really liked the balance this new combination provided. The Spadson is a highly efficient tool with a lot of blade feel. It seems comparable to a Gibbs at setting 6 or my Ambassador at about 8. I kept things relatively technical at first, riding the cap for that first pass and avoiding long sweeping strokes. I was amazed at the closeness of the shave on that first pass. There remained only a few spots along my jawline and under my chin that needed cleaning up. The Alum block revealed a bit of warmth on my right cheek where I started the shave, but otherwise, a fine BBS. I kept the dome shave to one pass, mostly out of respect for the cutting power of this razor. I maintained the same approach used on my face, but was tentative about the back of my head, and ended up with nick requiring the styptic. This was not the razor’s fault, but rather attributable to the arthritis in my hands and shoulders. The result was still a DFS on the noggin. The MWF provided a great protective, slick surface throughout the shave. I realized afterwards that I spent about the same amount of time with my one and a half pass shave as I normally spend with my regular three pass. The Spadson is easily the most aggressive/efficient non-adjustable razor I own, definitely not a daily driver, but will go into the rotation. I feel clean, smooooth, and refreshed!

RAZOR: Spadson head w/ RR Bulldog handle
BLADE: Suneko
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by PAA’s Charcoal-Menthol Cube Preshave Soap
BRUSH: Viking Silvertip Badger
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Thayers Lavender WH and finished with Old Spice Fresh Lime

 

Thanks Gary!
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I should hope not!

 

Great Jeff!
Sounds like my kinda razor!
tp

 

fine shave and pic Jeff..good morning..

 

Excellent post, Keith.

 

Terry, you’d live this razor! It really does the job!

 

Good morning, Gary! Seems we keep running into each other in two places!

 

I don't understand the "not a daily driver" either. I think if you try it for a week or so, you'd have a different opinion.
A one pass and clean up is a perfect tool.
But that's just my opinion.
You know your face better than I do.
A great shave anyway!
tp

 

yes sir.. 3 actually..

 

Great shave and food report! I really love bulgogi jungchik (so??).

 

Terry:
Maybe I’ll give it a shot. It’s just that most of my other razors don’t require such a technical shave. I was really on my guard during the shave, and while it ended up being a great shave, I didn’t really enjoy it as much as I do with some of my favorite razors, which while they take more passes have wider sweet spots that allow me to relax. At my age relaxing is an important requirement.

 

Great Fatip shave, Matt!

 

Yes! Perfect answer Jeff!
Comfortable is very important!

I'm in the camp that if you practice with it, using a particular razor becomes second nature.
Then it's all just another day in front of the mirror, Boring!
But that's me.....
Few others have that feeling.
If you haven't noticed, when it comes to shaving, the odder the razor, the more interesting it is to me. If I can ever get to open blade shaving, well.......
But for now, I do the best I can to keep me interested.

tp

 

You’re spot on, practice makes perfect, but after shaving with the same razor for as long as I did, I’m really enjoying the variety of tools out there. From what I hear, a straight or a shavette would be a natural for you. I can never use a straight razor because of my Parkinson’s. Enjoy your shaves!

 

"It's not pink, it's hibiscus!"​

We first saw this comedy routine a few weeks ago. Every time my Bride and I watch it, we cackle. This guy would fit in quite well here. Thanks for sharing, Neal.

 

From Jeff Allen's comedy to my shave(man that sounded selfish, lol): I was a bit startled at the spice sensation of the Stoylin Baker St.(in both the soap and A.S.). Kind of reminded me of ..well...Stoylin SPICE. It was a fine shave overall, but a couple weepers popped up. But I need to read the reviews of Baker St. to see if others felt as I did. The burn has settled down now, and it's easier to experience that great scent of this product.

 

January 4th
Razor: RR Lupo Aluminum
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Grizzly Bay MaxFury
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: PAA Astro Traveler
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA Star Jelly unscented
AS: PAA Astro Traveler

Good morning

Fantastic shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Light tickle from the alum.

I'm feeling good and smelling good!

Have a great day!