February 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

awesome start to february Clint..enjoy your day off..

 

February 1 SOTD:

Razor: Karve Christopher Bradley
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA The Green Ray
Lather: PAA Gondolier
Aftershave: PAA Gondolier

I was up early this morning as I had a Bible study meeting first thing. I broke out Gondolier, which was a scent I hesitated getting for a long time, and now I wonder why. I am dealing with a bit of a head cold, so my sense of smell is a bit muted today. But, I do get a nice bergamot and floral opening, followed by some nice juniper. In some ways this scent is reminiscent of Stirling Baker Street (I never tried the Strop Shoppe version). It is a lovely cologne type of scent, and I am probably not doing it justice today. I hope everyone has a great Saturday.

 

awesome shave and pic Blair..

 

fine shave and pic Jim..

 

thank you Blair..

 

very cool Perry.have a great day..

 

thank you Bill.

 

very cool..

 

I saw that on Wednesday night. I'll hang tight for now.

 

Thank you Jim.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Another great scent description and shave. You guys are doing a wonderful job of providing daily temptations.

 

You just described one version of Heaven on Earth, Tim. I very much enjoy reading your posts. I would love to stop by sometime and give your kids some pointers. I'll supply the glitter, Silly String, air horn, Silly Putty, and maybe a few other necessities. By chance, do you have a beanbag chair? This one item can turn just another Saturday morning into some lasting family memories. We may need to use your shovel for clean up later.

 

February 1st
Cooper MonoBilt
TGN Finest/ Maple
Strop Shoppe Baker St
Thayers
Stirling Baker St

‘Favourites February’ combo #1. The Baker Street is a favourite scent. I also have, or have had, it in a bar soap and shampoo bar as well. I prefer the Stirling dupe to the original, truth be told. My love of this razor is well-documented. I love this light brush handle and the little (22mm) knot in it. Punches way above its weight class for sure. The brush is actually the 2nd one I ever made, the first is a mahogany handled synth I ended up giving to my father in law.
Today’s shave was an ultra pleasant 2 passer. Everything worked as it should, and I got excellent results for just 2 passes.
Have a great weekend all!

 

@myles wilson someone will be along shortly to explain Neal's references. You have to be north of 75 yo to get most of them without assistance.

 

Sounds like your experience with the Reserve soap is similar to mine, Keith. Regardless of what it used to load like, you know have to load the heck out of it and it will deliver.

 

Gary, the Flare Tip is a beaut! Congrats on picking up this fine example. I looking forward to seeing the family photo.

 

Good show, Gary!

 

Such a cool looking razor head, Jeff! I think you explained why before, but I can’t remember- Why did you put a different top cap on it?