January 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Great shave, Jim! Interesting kit! Sounds like your travel razor really delivered the goods.

 

Great shave, Danny! The Fuzztech is so cool!
Two bottles of Clubman?!?! Leave some for Clint and Jason. I'm sure they'll come around.

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Great Fuzztech shave, Danny! MWF is my favorite soap by far! Glad you had a good shave.

 

Jan. 17
Life is weird--in a good way. Last Saturday, I finally came to my senses and decided that no matter how much I enjoy the scent of Baker Street, there is something in it that my skin reacts to, and it's just foolish to continue tiptoeing around the scent. A sad day, was Saturday, but inspired by Neal's @NCoxSTL dogged use of Soap Commander, and the comments of others on this forum, I looked at the Soap Commander website to see what offerings were available. Imagine my surprise, then, when I checked the Forums only to find a PM from Perry @PLAla saying he had a tub of Soap Commander Drive he'd like to PIF my way! Generous and psychic. The folks here never fail to astound me. The package arrived last night (with an additional sample of Barrister Reserve's Cool shave soap--that's 2 PIF's I've been given in a week's time that were surprises that came with an additional surprise). It's like Christmas never ended. Needless to say, I was excited to shave today!

• Razor: Gillette Flare Tip w/Personna Blue blade (3)
• Soap: Soap Commander's Drive
• Brush: Kong
• Preshave: Shave Secret (not pictured)
• Aftershave: Aqua Velva Blue
• Postshave: Stirling's Glacial Unscented

I ran a two-pass shave, but because I was only moderately scruffy from yesterday's BBS shave (and inspired by some of Joe's remarks yesterday), I started my first pass XTG, went ATG for the second, and finished with some light touch-ups along the chin. I wasn't chasing a BBS, but got there regardless.

Soap Commander
Performance: I see why there has been so much talk about this soap. It lathers crazy-easy, is wonderfully forgiving with the water, and is black-ice slick! Palm lathering is my go-to method of lathering if I want to get things right the first time. Because this was my first time with SC, I didn't want to take any chances, but probably shouldn't have worried. The lather leaps up. Thirsty soap. When I got where I felt comfortable, I put in a bit more water just to see what would happen; it got even better. I did that a few times with the same results until I realized I'd be late for work if I played around anymore. Great shave and fantastic face feel afterwards.

Scent: this is a leather and vetiver scent. I've no prior experience with vetiver, and I really don't know where the leather ends and the vetiver begins, but man, do I like the way this smells. Understated and subtle, classy, sort of smokey, but still somehow kind of fresh. I don't know how to describe it other than Drive smells like how I should act. Come to think of it, Drive smells how I've been telling myself I will act at the beginning of every new year for the past 25 years. I'd have named this scent Aspire.

Flare Tip: another flawless and irritation free shave with this razor. I'm keeping this razor--end of story.

Happy Friday, folks! Have a great shave, day, and weedend

 

Thanks Jim! One bottle is for Clint and the other for Jason.

 

Thanks Jeff!

 

Sorry everyone. Accidentally hit 'post' when I tried to upload and image. One of the downfalls of being stupid--I take it one day at a time, though

 

Great shave! I really need to try out Soap Commander, I've heard nothing but good things.

 

Great looking shave and great read. ASOIAF is one of my faves, love those old covers as well.
They predict the storm will hit my area tomorrow

 

Great photo, Clint!

 

Great photo, Jim. I really like the look of that copper razor.

 

Veddy nice, shave Clint!

Terrific travel shave, Joseph!

Lol!

Great shave and post, Jim!

In between passes, I rinse with water and I don't dry off reapply soap. Anyway, glad it works for you, Paul!

Nice shave, Jason!

Alabama Awesome shave and I am happy you are enjoying the Fuzztech, Danny!

Awesome shave, Tim and thanks for the shoutout!

 

Great shave and pic, Terry! Can't go wrong with the MMOC as a pinch hitter; glad things got worked out to your satisfaction! Have a great weekend

 

Sounds like Deb might be short for Debutante, then. But there's no doubt in my mind that, in Terry's case, it's short for Debonair

 

Another gorgeous photo, Jim! Great report; I'm really enjoying watching you all walk through your PAA collection. Dat razor...!

A worthwhile repeat, Jeff! Love the memories and that watch. Note to self: check out Blackjack gum (but chew at work, and away from the Missus)

Another great shave, Tom. Love the look of that Flatbottom Tech.

 

Another beautiful photo, Clint (it's like looking at fall and spring at the same time). May your time at the office be pleasant and short, and may your weekend be relaxing and long.

 

Thanks. Decided to give the Techs some love. This one in particular is growing on me.


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Sounds like Sir Hare and Rocky Mtn Barber Co are in pretty good company. Looking forward to hearing more of your thoughts about them.

 

Fantastic shave, Joseph! I've enjoyed the reports for your trip. In spite of the bulk, you've got a luxurious setup for travel. Definitely hope you make it home before the ice-storm.