February 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Great scent description, Jim! You folk with the educated noses is what led to my CT. Lovely image and report!

 

Great descriptive post Jim!

 

Thanks!

Terrific scent review, Jim!

 

Great shave and report, Joseph! Better to smell like the cleaner and not the source!

 

Thank you, Jeff! My nose only had about a 3rd grade education compared to many on here.

 

Thank you, Patrick!

 

Thank you, Jim!

 

She said that, eh?

 

Nice brush, Mark! I have an Alpha handle and two ferrules heading my way so I can set my own knots!

 

Glad the shave went well! Like that pale theme in the image.

 

Excellent shave, great gear and pic, Clint! Have a marvelous Sunday!

 

No, Paul. The brush traps the water in between the hairs so it is easy to load soap. Don't forget your beard is wet so that there is enough water to start facelathering. The hairs on the brush do get squished together if you start with a pasty lather, but that's fine because you can use paint strokes to lather. Really, it depends on the brush as to painting or swirling your lather on your face.

 

Week 2
Feb. 9 Episode 9: "Strange..."
Kind of a bizarre shave today, but still... bloodless (though I don't quite know how). Next in the rotation was the Ever Ready 1912. A mild and smooth shaver usually, but the last time I used it, things felt rough and she bit me. Today was the same experience, minus the blood. Frustrating, but ultimately I think I figured it out. More on that later...



There it is, all brassed out with a couple of pitts, and I love the thing flaws and all. Even if it shaved me rough today.

Week 2 Gear

• Blade: 2x Gem SS (2)--this will be elucidated upon later
• Brush: Kong
• Soap: Stirling Sandpiper
• AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
• Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cooling

The Shave...
...went poorly. All passes. It got the job done, but it was tuggy, and the angle that usually works for me wasn't. Probably should have checked the blade, but I tend to think these things are my fault; they usually are--this time was no exception. All three passes went without blood drawn, but at the end of my final pass, the rinse stung. Time and further scrutiny revealed nothing. The shave was a win.

Stoopid Is as Stoopid Does
Upon cleanup, I was going to just rinse the razor and put it away like my DE's. That's what I did last time. But this time I thought, "Hey, I don't clean out my DE's (non-TTO's) because I don't want to disassemble the razor. If the razor is designed to more easily access the blade, I'm taking advantage of the design feature." Must have been inspired this morning. I quickly pull out the blade while turning to start cleaning my gear. Rinse the brush and shave bowl, rinse the 1912 inside and out, dry it, and turn to the blades. Yes, I said blades. I'm staring at the counter and two gems are staring right back at me. "Huh... ohhhhhhh!" That explains the shaves, but I still have NO idea how I was shaving with two gems stacked one on the other. I shave without my glasses, but I am not that blind. I do, however, suffer from a chronic case of morning-stupid--not at my best when it's early.

Scores
Comfort: noticeable, even moderate irritation this morning. Score: 2
Closeness: Mostly BBS with some DFS spots. Score: 4



Hope everybody has a splendid Sunday! I'll catch up with you all Monday morning

 

Wonderful shave, despite Dr. Mrs. Primo's statement, Joseph! Have a nice day!

 

I think thats how the twin blade was discovered. It was all downhill since then. Great report again Tim !

 

Very nice pic, gear and shave, Jim!

 

Glad you unraveled the secret to the rough ahave. Now, I do use 2 blades in my Shake Sharp per @jgreenepa Jeff, but I do not do it with my other safeties.

 

SOTD February 9, 2020

Prep: Cold water and PAA Cube pre-shave soap
Blade: GEM PTFE
Razor: GEM Pushbutton
Brush: Artisan badger
Soap: Stirling Dirty South Shavers
Post: Witch hazel, Country Club for Men Modern Fougere aftershave

Excellent shave this morning. 48+ hours of growth taken care of easily with the Pushbutton. Slick, shiny lather from the Stirling meet-up soap and a wonderful finish from the Country Club splash. It's a definite loss to the wet shaving community when Country Club owner Kevin decided to close shop. I can understand with so many artisans and quality products. It wasn't his full time job. Regardless, the products were outstanding.

Enjoy your day!

 

Love my pushbutton too! What scent is the soap Perry?