February 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thanks Joe!
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fine shave and pic Joseph..

 

eessh..

 

February 15, 2020
Rex Ambassador
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Mr EE #4 with Maggard SHD
TOBS Mr. Taylors Shave Cream
Dominica Grand Bay Rum

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I have been extremely lazy this morning but at least I got my shower and shave in before noon. @MrEE Evan sent me a pm offering an aluminum brush handle he made and I jumped at the offer. I knew the handle looked great in photos but it was much nicer in person. My wife commented on how great it looked and remarked it would match well with several of my razors. I installed a SHD 2 band knot from Maggard Razors and today was the Mr EE #4 shaving debut. Since I am not a fan of the Mr Taylors scent I mixed in some Captain's Choice Bay Rum shave cream. The brush was a joy to hold while face lathering. I decided to up the setting on the Rex to 6 for today's shave. Three passes had the baby in sight. I dialed the Rex back to 1 and buffed my neck and jawline catching the baby with ease. My best shave with the Rex Ambassador to date. A splash of Dominica Bay Rum and I am ready for a lazy Saturday.

 

Beautiful image and a gorgeous razor! You have an incredible Gillette collection, Gary!

 

fantastic shave and pic Clint,cool brush..

 

thank you Jeff..one of my favorite u.s gillettes..

 

Awesome shave, Jeff. I’d lean more to great technique, rather than give the soap too much credit, fwiw.
Do a search for a LeResche #34 sometime...looks very similar to your Single Ring.

 

Sounds like you’re there on the Rex, Clint! Mine was delivered today, but I’m staying in our condo over the weekend, so won’t get to it until early next week. I’m looking forward to using it with my MWF focus!

 

Lovely, Gary!

Wow, what a great looking setup, Clint! Evan made you a beautiful brush! Great shave with the Ambassador as well!

 

Another original addition to your impressive SE den, Terry. Congrats!

 

Jason:
I found out that the LaResche 34 and 51 heads are identical for all razors made after 1930 according to a LaResche expert. The two heads (ie Old Type and 51/34) appear similar, but the comb design on the LaResche is quite different.

 

February 15th
Razor: Gillette Red Tip A3
Blade: Gillette Super Thin (2)
Brush: Yaqi Moka
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: WK Merchant of Tobacco
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: Merchant of Tobacco

Good morning

Excellent shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Just a whisper from the alum around my adams apple.

Have a great weekend!

 

Agree 100% on the Omega Pros, Joe. Best brush deal around. The ‘49 knot is super easy to bash out as well.

 

Awesome, Jim! Yaqi is making some really neat looking handles these days.

 

Shaved with “the mango” today (I Coloniali Mango), and decided once and for all that I don’t get the mythical properties it’s purported to have. I even have it in a fancy IKEA Grundtal container. Sure, it’s nice and all, but not worth the 50 bucks I’ve got into it. PM me if you’re a fan boy , otherwise it’ll end up on a BST sooner or later.

 

Thanks, Jason!
The brush has a great knot in it too. I think I paid all of $17.00 for it shipped from China.

 

Lovely shave report, Perry! Sounds like that Schick injector serves you well on your travels!

 

Gorgeous green shave, Gary. 2+ BBS is some impressive shaving. Enjoy your Saturday, sir.