February 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Wonderful birthday shave young man!

 

Is that a watch, Chris? I just my phone to tell the time.

The Super-LumiNova on the dial and hands and the Arclite on the sweep second hand will rock all night long. Just like Rush or the Biebs.

Congrats on a beautiful watch. Wear it in good health and for many years, my brother.

 

February 4 SOTD:

Razor: Schick Krona
Blade: Polsilver
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum

This is the best Bay Rum I have ever tried, and it isn't even close. You of course get a nice Rum scent, along with a nice dose of Bay. There is no clove, as I am sure lots of people are aware. There some terrific orange zest in there and a hint of molasses. This is aged in oak barrels, and I do get a bit of an oaky/vanilla quality from it as well it is just. A well balanced Bay Rum and has long been a favorite of mine.

I am in an airport about to head to the Los Angeles area for a business trip. I hope everyone has a great day!

 

Thanks, Jim!

 

Great picture and report, Jim! Safe travels.

 

February Focus

Baume.be~~Simpson PJ3~~Heiljestrand MK 32~~Aqua Velva
*****Flash***** *****Flash*****
This is your on the scene reporter, Steve Sharpspine with breaking news.
In what can only be called a radical rearrangement of regalia, Primotenore has made a surprising move
for this month's shave focus.
We caught up with Primotenore just recently, as he was still finishing up his shave.
He most graciously consented to this interview, which is an exclusive of this station WASD2.
Cut to the bathroom, where the shaving magic happens...
Steve: Thank you for this interview Primotenore...
Primo: Please, call me Primo.
Steve: Thanks, Primo. Can you tell the viewers why you suddenly made this change to..uh, uh...
(Steve shuffles note cards) ah, TSD's February Focus?
(Primo continues his post-shave rituals): Well, Steve...it occurred to me as I was applying this
luxurious shave cream (points to the black, ceramic shave jar), that our fathers rarely had
shave dens with 20+ shave soaps, or 15-20 razors and even (Primo turns and gestures towards
his shave shelf, which is lined with all kinds of brushes and aftershaves and soaps),
15 or so shave brushes. They would have used the same products day after day. They would have also
been compelled to maintain the edge on their straight razor.
Keep in mind, Steve, that we're talking about a time before King Gillette had invented
the modern day safety razor. That being said, I have decided to emulate this practice, to honor my father and all
of the fathers of the past, who took the time to properly groom themselves before work,
or a dinner with the little woman, or any other special occasion.
Steve: That's very interesting Primo. What products have you decided upon?
Primo: Steve, I am going to use this straight razor, which was manufactured in Sweden.
It's a Heiljestrand MK32. It was recently honed by the revered @gssixgun
who holes up in an undisclosed location, somewhere in the mountains of the Northwest.
It is rumored, Steve, that Glen (a pseudonym, I believe) is a direct descendant of one of the
famous Zwilling brothers, Gottfried, I believe. I cannot confirm this, but I have it on good authority.
I will do my best to keep this edge "shave ready", sorry for the obscure nomenclature,
I get carried away on occasion. (Primo chuckles).
I will not refresh the blade, but only use the strops at my disposal.
As far as the shave cream goes, I have decided to use this cream from the country of
Belgium. They are famous for their Pommes Frites. Did you know that Steve?
(Steve shakes his head gently, indicating he did not know that)
Now, with regard to the other shave necessities, I will make a spur of the moment decision.
For instance, Steve, at the last minute I called an audible and substituted ED Pinaud's
Lilac Vegetal for the above-pictured Williams Aqua Velva.
Steve: (takes a deep sniffy-sniff and with a look of utter sublimity)
You do smell magnificent, Primo.
Primo: (slightly blushing) why, thank you Steve.
Steve: Primo, you have been most gracious to invite us into your shave sanctuary.
I am sure all of our viewers appreciate it as well. Thank you.
Primo: Thank you, Steve.
Steve: And now we return to Judge Judy.​

 

I feel exactly the same way about Beethoven.

'Murica.

 

Thank you Patrick. We already have trees blooming. I hope we don't get a cold snap that kills everything.

 

Safe travels, Jim!

 

Thank you Perry. The bottom of the soap container is about 90% bare. It won't be long before this one is done and dusted. I think the Ambassador looks cool as well. Otherwise I would not invest the time to dial it in.

 

Just too cool Mark.

 

Wonderful shave Jeff. Happy Birthday

 

Wonderful shave and an awesome script, Joseph! You got the newsreporter cadence down pat.

 

Thanks, Patrick!

 

Happy Birthday!!!!!

Honestly I’m not a big fan either.

Sweeeeeet, I’ll wear my MKII you inspired me

It doesn’t get any cooler than that.

bravo!

 

Fabulous report Primo. Just a joy to read. Bravo

 

Thanks, Perry!

 

Thanks, Keith!

 

Thanks, Jim!

 

Thanks, Jim!