January 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion | Page 473

jgreenepa · Jan 31, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

Jan. 31

Pretty fantastic shave today. I decided to give my February 30DC focus shave style a dry-run today: 3 YouTuber (long and smooth, but for me, less effective) passes along the cheeks and neck. Light touch, and no going back where it's been shaved (even if there is "residual slickness"). 3 short stroke passes along the goat-zone. Light touch, no buffing, & no residual slickness touch ups. Light touches permitted around the mouth, because I need to be able to think about other things throughout the day, and monomania makes that difficult.

BBS along the cheeks, DFS along the jaw and upper lip, CCS on the chin, and DFS along the neck. Overall I'd call it a DFS. Some slight irritation on upper lip, corners of mouth and parts of the jaw, which indicates that I should probably be using an even lighter touch on my passes.

Razor: Flare Tip w/Personna Blue blade (6)

Soap: B&M's Cool

Brush: Kong

AS: Tsuka

Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cooling

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I was inspired by Jason's use of B&M's Cool, and thought it would be a fantastic way to finish the work week. Love. That. Scent. Lathered flawlessly, and easily provided enough for 3 passes with some leftovers to reapply during gear clean-up. The Tsuka splash that follows complements Cool quite nicely. I was pleasantly surprised, considering just how different these two scents are from one another.

Speaking of Tsuka, it gave off a nice, warm burn this time that in NO way resembled the inferno I experienced yesterday (other than it fades fairly quickly). I still don't know if the mild irritation from my shave produces this effect, or if it's the AS itself. I actually applied a 2nd helping after the 1st dried down just to tempt fate. Again, warm burn that fades to nothing. Kind of enjoying the effect.

I'm avoiding menthol this upcoming month to better keep in touch with how my face is reacting to each shave. I want super-accurate scoring for my challenge. It is a sacrifice--I enjoy a little menthol. Because of this, I stole my son's Nivea Sensitive Cooling shave balm. I have never felt any more cool using it than when I use their regular formula, but it's still a wonderful balm.

Feeling like today is going to turn out to be a fantastic Friday. Hope all of yours turn out that way too
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Hope today is going well at school, Joe. The Model T is a very nice looking razor indeed.

Hope things slow down a bit for you soon, Danny. A great looking Fat Friday for sure.

I say it every month, but those recap photos are a highlight, Clint. I didn't realize it until you pointed it out that you went basically all month with SEs. Interesting.

That is bad pool by the plumbers, Perry. Why wouldn't they just call and be honest that they had other jobs they went to first and then will get to yours? Lousy practice.
Is showering at school an option?

The cream sounds like it did very well, Jeff! Besides Palmolive and Proraso, I've yet to really get into any creams from mainland Europe. Piff'ed a few TOBS creams too. Don't need any more rabbit holes...

Flare Tip February sounds like a fine plan, Gary! Good morning to you, sir, as well.

Sounds like a winning scent for sure, Blair. Yes, I could see how that Kami would be uncomfortable in your hand for sure.

Lovely photo, of course Jim. Cinnamon and I aren't on super good terms in Shave Soaps, but a sweet Bay Rum vibe sounds nice!

Hope work slows down a bit for you, Evan. Sounds like an interesting day there today...'Here's your bonus, and we need to cut your expense account'. Like something from 'The Office'!

Interesting to hear you say that you never have time for a cream, Terry. I find them even quicker than soaps, to be honest. Lovely combo, regardless!

Glad to hear everything worked well, Tim, and you were able to complete the shave and not see Red...

You probably already know this, Tim, but you add colour to resin via a liquid or powdered dye. If you put just a little liquid dye in, it will have that translucent look you referenced. More dye, darker colour.
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well, Jason, Kapo is extraordinary stuff, and best of all, incredibly cheap! You owe it to yourself to at least check out EBay.

Norcalnewb · Jan 31, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

January 31st
Occam's DE w Polsilver (4)
'17 30DC LE
Barrister's Reserve Cool SS&AS
Thayers
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Took the Cool to the bowl early this morning. I pressed a ridiculous amount of product into the bottom and was rewarded with a ridiculous amount of quality lather. The soap used to take a very small amount to be lathered, lest you end up with a stringy, thick pile that needed to be saturated. Not any more. It takes a ton of product now, but does produce a fine lather still. Weird. Still very functional, though. Everything else worked as it should and I was rewarded with a very nice 3 pass'er. I think this scalloped plate is my favourite of the 3, but the full safety bar plate is pretty darn smooth as well.
I enjoyed the Jeeves January focus, where I used a Jeeves soap or splash for a majority of the shaves. Played around with this Cool this past week as well. Razor use saw a run with my newest tools- the Occam's and the Floating Head, with a sprinkling of the Schick '66' Injector and a few NEWs as well. The highlights though, as always, were the interactions with the fine folks on the thread and the awesome conversations, both shaving-related and not. Looking forward to Favourites February.
Oh, and @wristwatchb -in case you missed it- another month CT free...
Have a great day all!
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Excellent picture, Jason!

jgreenepa · Jan 31, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

Fantastic way to end January, Jeff! Glad you were able to keep that Muhle from kicking
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Believe me, Ive developed a very healthy respect for Muhles, particularly of the 2011 R41 variety.

Norcalnewb · Jan 31, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

Jan. 31

Pretty fantastic shave today. I decided to give my February 30DC focus shave style a dry-run today: 3 YouTuber (long and smooth, but for me, less effective) passes along the cheeks and neck. Light touch, and no going back where it's been shaved (even if there is "residual slickness"). 3 short stroke passes along the goat-zone. Light touch, no buffing, & no residual slickness touch ups. Light touches permitted around the mouth, because I need to be able to think about other things throughout the day, and monomania makes that difficult.

BBS along the cheeks, DFS along the jaw and upper lip, CCS on the chin, and DFS along the neck. Overall I'd call it a DFS. Some slight irritation on upper lip, corners of mouth and parts of the jaw, which indicates that I should probably be using an even lighter touch on my passes.

Razor: Flare Tip w/Personna Blue blade (6)

Soap: B&M's Cool

Brush: Kong

AS: Tsuka

Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cooling

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I was inspired by Jason's use of B&M's Cool, and thought it would be a fantastic way to finish the work week. Love. That. Scent. Lathered flawlessly, and easily provided enough for 3 passes with some leftovers to reapply during gear clean-up. The Tsuka splash that follows complements Cool quite nicely. I was pleasantly surprised, considering just how different these two scents are from one another.

Speaking of Tsuka, it gave off a nice, warm burn this time that in NO way resembled the inferno I experienced yesterday (other than it fades fairly quickly). I still don't know if the mild irritation from my shave produces this effect, or if it's the AS itself. I actually applied a 2nd helping after the 1st dried down just to tempt fate. Again, warm burn that fades to nothing. Kind of enjoying the effect.

I'm avoiding menthol this upcoming month to better keep in touch with how my face is reacting to each shave. I want super-accurate scoring for my challenge. It is a sacrifice--I enjoy a little menthol. Because of this, I stole my son's Nivea Sensitive Cooling shave balm. I have never felt any more cool using it than when I use their regular formula, but it's still a wonderful balm.

Feeling like today is going to turn out to be a fantastic Friday. Hope all of yours turn out that way too
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Great Friday shave, Tim!

jgreenepa · Jan 31, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Nice shave, Jeff!
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Thanks, Jim!

timabababaluka · Jan 31, 2020

MrEE said: ↑

Jan 31st
Fat Friday

Razor: Gillette Flare Tip Rocket
Blade: Wilkenson Sword Black
Brush: Simpson X3 Best Badger
PS: Stirling Menthollated Pre-Shave
SS: Mitchell's Wool Fat
AS: Stetson

This is a drive by posting. My week had been filled with administrative duties on top of the technical responsibilities I am still own. Annual raise and bonus letters will be finished today. Hope friday is an okay day to tell someone good news.

This week I was told my team spends more than any other in my department and we have to cut spending and provide justification for what we cant cut. Just business as usual, but still busy. BTW we also manage the largest, highest volume service so that wasn't a surprise.

Anyway, copying Gary again. The Rocket does shave a little different than the Superspeed, or maybe it was the blade, probably both.

Hot lathered the MWF. MFW performs awesome hot, very soft and slick. 3 pass shave to DFS with 3 weapers on my chin. The weapers were a surprise, but it happens. I am looking forward to a month with my RedTip and Voskhod. Not sure if I will stick with Stirling Soaps the whole month, but I will stick with badger brushes.

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Awesome Fat Friday shave, Evan! I was hoping work was treating you well--I wouldn't mind hearing some good news on that front after last Friday's news

Out of curiosity, what are your thoughts on the Stetson AS? That was one of the ones that flew under my radar when I was looking for a Baker Street replacement.

Norcalnewb · Jan 31, 2020

January 31 SOTD:

Razor: Parker SRX
Blade: Shark
Brush: I*V 8
Lather: PAA Cavendish
Aftershave: PAA Cavendish

I am off today, so I got a later shave in with some Cavendish. Tobacco and more tobacco. Through in some vanilla and a little hint of cherry, and you have a lovely scent. I still have a few soaps left before I run out of PAA sets. My spreadsheet is up to date, and I will be keeping it going. There are a handful of scents I would probably not buy again, but none of them have been bad. I hope everyone has a great day!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/134G568IG2o5KHNeL_2H-pdzOUE7z1r2E8keg6QI1A0I

timabababaluka · Jan 31, 2020

9nein9 said: ↑

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What won't it fix?

timabababaluka · Jan 31, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

January 31st
Occam's DE w Polsilver (4)
'17 30DC LE
Barrister's Reserve Cool SS&AS
Thayers
View attachment 216516
Took the Cool to the bowl early this morning. I pressed a ridiculous amount of product into the bottom and was rewarded with a ridiculous amount of quality lather. The soap used to take a very small amount to be lathered, lest you end up with a stringy, thick pile that needed to be saturated. Not any more. It takes a ton of product now, but does produce a fine lather still. Weird. Still very functional, though. Everything else worked as it should and I was rewarded with a very nice 3 pass'er. I think this scalloped plate is my favourite of the 3, but the full safety bar plate is pretty darn smooth as well.
I enjoyed the Jeeves January focus, where I used a Jeeves soap or splash for a majority of the shaves. Played around with this Cool this past week as well. Razor use saw a run with my newest tools- the Occam's and the Floating Head, with a sprinkling of the Schick '66' Injector and a few NEWs as well. The highlights though, as always, were the interactions with the fine folks on the thread and the awesome conversations, both shaving-related and not. Looking forward to Favourites February.
Oh, and @wristwatchb -in case you missed it- another month CT free...
Have a great day all!
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Gorgeous shave and photo, Jason. I like to save the Cool for the actual weekends, but your post yesterday gave me a hankering to use it today. Glad I did

Trigger · Jan 31, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

January 31st
Occam's DE w Polsilver (4)
'17 30DC LE
Barrister's Reserve Cool SS&AS
Thayers
View attachment 216516
Took the Cool to the bowl early this morning. I pressed a ridiculous amount of product into the bottom and was rewarded with a ridiculous amount of quality lather. The soap used to take a very small amount to be lathered, lest you end up with a stringy, thick pile that needed to be saturated. Not any more. It takes a ton of product now, but does produce a fine lather still. Weird. Still very functional, though. Everything else worked as it should and I was rewarded with a very nice 3 pass'er. I think this scalloped plate is my favourite of the 3, but the full safety bar plate is pretty darn smooth as well.
I enjoyed the Jeeves January focus, where I used a Jeeves soap or splash for a majority of the shaves. Played around with this Cool this past week as well. Razor use saw a run with my newest tools- the Occam's and the Floating Head, with a sprinkling of the Schick '66' Injector and a few NEWs as well. The highlights though, as always, were the interactions with the fine folks on the thread and the awesome conversations, both shaving-related and not. Looking forward to Favourites February.
Oh, and @wristwatchb -in case you missed it- another month CT free...
Have a great day all!
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Glad you got a great shave, Jason+

timabababaluka · Jan 31, 2020

Terry said: ↑

Good morning all, feeling slightly better.

Never having the time to use a shaving cream, having some time today, so....
Digging into the back of the shaving shelf, the Taylor of Old Bond Street "Sandalwood" would fit the bill.
A proper razor is also needed for such a treet, a sharp blade too.
Now a chore like this in my water needs a brush that's up to the task and a proper flask or vessel.
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A Fatboy on 9, matched with a new feather blade.
My Andrew brush, with one of my old spice mugs.
Some Stirling after goo to slother on, after the job.
Not showering just before hand, I lathered up and cleaned my face and head with the TOBS, then rince.
This seems to work well.
2 passes head and face only issue was a small bump on the head that is nothing more than a memory. Surprised I haven't got more bumps while taking so many meds trying to heal.
I had plenty lather for the job, so much that what is pictured is the left over, nice! Love the brush!
Guess instead of a nickel's worth, I'll use a penny less next time.

I'm clean, smooth ane ready to, uh, take it easy and get better.

All
Enjoy!
tp
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Lovely sandalwood shave, Terry. Good to hear that you're on the mend

9nein9 · Jan 31, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

It's not safe to heat a pressurized aerosol container.

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Not just shaving foam either . My cousin threw an "empty" bug spray can on a bonfire way back years ago. When it exploded the bottom of the can struck him on his bottom. How ironic I said to him.

Trigger · Jan 31, 2020

Terry said: ↑

Good morning all, feeling slightly better.

Never having the time to use a shaving cream, having some time today, so....
Digging into the back of the shaving shelf, the Taylor of Old Bond Street "Sandalwood" would fit the bill.
A proper razor is also needed for such a treet, a sharp blade too.
Now a chore like this in my water needs a brush that's up to the task and a proper flask or vessel.
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A Fatboy on 9, matched with a new feather blade.
My Andrew brush, with one of my old spice mugs.
Some Stirling after goo to slother on, after the job.
Not showering just before hand, I lathered up and cleaned my face and head with the TOBS, then rince.
This seems to work well.
2 passes head and face only issue was a small bump on the head that is nothing more than a memory. Surprised I haven't got more bumps while taking so many meds trying to heal.
I had plenty lather for the job, so much that what is pictured is the left over, nice! Love the brush!
Guess instead of a nickel's worth, I'll use a penny less next time.

I'm clean, smooth ane ready to, uh, take it easy and get better.

All
Enjoy!
tp
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Awesome shave, Terry! Great lineup and very thick lather!

timabababaluka · Jan 31, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Fantastic shave and report Tim. Have a great Friday
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Thanks, Clint. You too

PLAla · Jan 31, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

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January 31 SOTD:

Razor: Parker SRX
Blade: Shark
Brush: I*V 8
Lather: PAA Cavendish
Aftershave: PAA Cavendish

I am off today, so I got a later shave in with some Cavendish. Tobacco and more tobacco. Through in some vanilla and a little hint of cherry, and you have a lovely scent. I still have a few soaps left before I run out of PAA sets. My spreadsheet is up to date, and I will be keeping it going. There are a handful of scents I would probably not buy again, but none of them have been bad. I hope everyone has a great day!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/134G568IG2o5KHNeL_2H-pdzOUE7z1r2E8keg6QI1A0I
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Great photo and shave, Jim!

Trigger · Jan 31, 2020

b1hart said: ↑

Nice shave Joe! Have a great day with the kiddos!
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Thank you, Blair!

timabababaluka · Jan 31, 2020

Terry said: ↑

Great going Tim.
Don't discount riding the cap too.
tp
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Wouldn't dream of it, Terry. I've been trying to err on the side of missing the whiskers as opposed to dragging the blade. I do think those longer strokes threw me off a couple times. I'll have it down by the end of February, though!

Terry · Jan 31, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

Interesting to hear you say that you never have time for a cream, Terry. I find them even quicker than soaps, to be honest. Lovely combo, regardless!
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Thanks Jason!
I face lather, that takes no time at all.

tp

jtspartan · Jan 31, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

I'm currently on a CT stake out sitting outside an undisclosed Tim Hortons in Western BC. Thankfully, my subject doesn't realize that his ego is not his amigo.
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Not to burst your bubble, Charlie, but I live in southeastern BC, a few hours away from the Alberta border. I may not be in a Timmys out on the westcoast for several months. I recommend staying away from a daily intake of Tim Bits, unless you have a hankering to put that weight back on...

Terry · Jan 31, 2020

PLAla said: ↑

Fatboy on 9 with Feather....very nice!
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Thanks Perry!
New Feather, I'm a one and done.
tp

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