February 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Beautiful looking shave, Danny! I was looking into the Blue Label a week or so back--they've got a deal where you can buy all 4 of their 'Label' soaps for like 12 bucks or so--seemed like it was almost too good to be true. Apparently not

 

I remember your early days of straight-shaving and the difficulty you had at the start. Now, you pick up a straight and the joy you express when using one is encouraging to those who may want to travel to the Dark Side of the Moon. Wonderful shave, Maestro!

 

Week 2
Feb. 13 Episode 13: "The Hardest Working Man in Shave-business" pt. 2

Parker Variant
I struggled with this razor last week, and was very tempted to dial it back from '3' to '2'. But after some encouragement last night, I decided to ramp it up to it's highest setting instead: '5'. The results were pretty good, DFS, and little irritation, but man was it a battle to get this shave done--and my beard had the high ground. I ran the gamut of angles trying to find the sweet spot. Rode the cap... nope. Rode the bar... good heavens, no! And worked every angle in between. It felt like I was on shave #7 or 8 on my Personna instead of #2 (#'s 2 & 3 are generally my best shaves). There were no casualties in the form of blood or irritation, but the collateral damage to time and enjoyment were high. Too bad; it's a beautiful razor.



Week 2 Gear

• Blade: Personna Blue (2)
• Brush: Kong
• Soap: Stirling Sandpiper
• AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
• Balm: Nivea Sensitive Cooling

The Shave
Each pass (WTG, XTG, & ATG) felt like I was taking on reduction one hair at a time. I moved that handle toward my face, away from my face, and all angles in between. It just wasn't happening for me today: great results, but tough shave. No blood or real irritation, though, so... win!

The Score
Comfort: slightest irritation along upper lip. Score: 4
Closeness: DFS. Score: 3

Week 2 Tally



I'm actually pretty excited to see how tomorrow's shave with the Classic TTO goes--light, light pressure should win the day.

Enjoy your Thursday, everyone--it looks to be a great one!

 

Nice shave, Evan!

 

Terrific picture, Andrew! Declan is a handsome young man.

 

Thank you so much, Joe, Gary and Tim!

 

Nice setup, Tim!

 

Thank you, Clint!

 

Beautiful brush, Charlie! Your friend with be excited!

 

Thanks Tim!
Yea well....
tp

 

Great shave, Tim! Since you’ll soon be a blade forward guy with Charlie (@wristwatchb) on the shavette scene, sounds like good preparation to me! Nice to hear that things went well! You are the acknowledged master of shave hermeneutics! Have a great day!

 

Thanks Jim!

 

Medical treatment?

You?

Our prayers for your health friend!

 

One must have faith in the 'gimmie'

 

Interesting shave report, Joseph! A comparison between the R41 and your straight shaving might make a good article! I’d read it as an R41 shaver!

 

It's mine, sir, but I am certainly not going to hold anyone to that. A quarter of a year is a quite a commitment--especially for folks who love to run through their many razors. I think those 1st 30 days will be the roughest for me, after that I can spread my wings and leave the nest

You are, of course, welcome to join me on my quest for Jedi status, but only if it is something that (to steal a phrase from the minimalist guru, Konmari) "sparks joy" for you.

 

Uhhhh......

Who you tryin' to kid?

 

Great shave, Dale! Never go wrong with a Micromatic Open Comb! Enjoy your day!

 

You just can't get anything past a Piggly Wiggly shopper.

 

Great shave, Gary!