March 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

jluc · Mar 4, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

March 4
Shavette Shave #4--"It Was the Best of Times; It Was the Worst of Times..."

Got a few surprises in today’s shave. Some disappointing, some painful, and some pleasant...

Gear

Razor: Focus R21 Shavette

Blade: Personna Blue (1)

Brush: Stirling Kong

Soap: Soap Commander “Drive”--The more I use this, the more convinced I am that leather and vetiver are a brilliantly versatile scent combination. Yesterday, I paired Drive with Clubman Original AS, which really plays nice with the leather in this soap. Today I used Aqua Velva Ice Blue--totally on the other end of the spectrum--and it perfectly combines with the freshness of the vetiver. Winner!

AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

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The shave
Was a roller-coaster. WTG went without a hitch, and the addition of using my left hand went surprisingly well. Especially on my neck. I only focused on wiping away lather as lightly as I could. I was rough by the end of it, but I’m always fairly rough at the end of a WTG pass.

2nd pass was my hybrid of XTG and ATG. Whatever was easiest to perform, that’s what I did. Again--just focusing on wiping away lather.

Surprise #1
About 2 strokes into pass #2, my 1st surprise happened. I heard kind of a “ting!” sound, and my scales swung down and just dangled back and forth. The rivet popped loose, and no amount of coaxing or hammering was coupling it back together. Disappointing.The scales were now very much in my way, so I removed them and shaved kamisori style.

Surprise #2
Which brings me to surprise #2: shaving without the scales was incredibly pleasant. The maneuverability amazed me. Without the scales, however, the shavette is now even lighter, and that takes some getting used to, but man not having to deal with scales was kind of nice! I think I’ll still repair the scales, but I might continue like this for the remainder of the week just to see what happens.

Surprise #3
...was nowhere near as pleasant as #2. Because I spent valuable time trying to repair the scales, I was hard pressed to finish the shave before work. I could feel the spirit presence of Keith (@Keithmax )just like an incorporeal Yoda floating behind me and wisely saying, “Yes, young padowan. Put the razor down, you must.”

I didn’t. Now, I don’t normally identify with the Siths, but there is in me a kernel of pride that felt I was up to this challenge. And I was. I was cranking out a pretty decent shave. Very light strokes, just wipe the lather away. Light buffing across the chin was getting me decent results and no irritation…

While working on my chin, I went to swing the handle to the other side of my face to get a better angle. In a rush to finish, I just swung the handle around to the other side of my face. But rather than taking the half second to pull the whole contraption away from my face, I kept it where it was, and accidentally dipped the blade just a tad--it was enough. The blade set down, and I gave it a slight pull during the twist.

You know how sometimes when you cut yourself your body seems to be trying to figure out if it wants to bleed or not? For a while it’s just a bloodless gash. Then, slowly, little crimson speckles start to form. Then the bleeding begins in earnest. You know that experience? This was nothing like that. I bled immediately. Thankfully, it wasn’t a gout, and cold water slowed it. The styptic stopped it. If you are in a hurry, put the razor down. If the sun is in your eyes, put the razor down. If you know your wife is fixing brussel sprouts for dinner, put the razor down. Put the razor down. Put. It. Down.

That said, I still finished the pass across my chin, but had neither the time, and nary the inclination to push things any further.

Silver Linings
Oddly enough, I still consider this shave a win. I have no irritation, and except for my chin, I am somewhere between DFS and CCS. My left hand worked out well, if somewhat awkwardly, and no weepers outside of that entirely avoidable gaffe on my chin. Had I started half an hour earlier, this would probably have been about as close to perfect as I could have hoped for.

Speaking of hope, hope you all have a fantastic hump day!

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Other than the cut, Tim, it was a great shave! You're progressing fast!

Hembree said: ↑

Off the chain Jim!
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Thank you, Danny!

clint64 · Mar 4, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

Another, beautiful shave, Clint. That Damaskeene...
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timabababaluka said: ↑

Sooooo, nice!
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Thank you Tim.

Hembree · Mar 4, 2020

Linuxguile said: ↑

Well gent's it's looking like a no shave day for me. Home with the boys because the baby sitter needed a day off. Had to get the garage door fixed and took Declan for a haircut.

Happy hump day!

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Handsome young man you got there Andrew.

Hembree · Mar 4, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

Ever since they moved manufacturing to Canada...

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Hembree · Mar 4, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

I can't speak for Jim, but I think it's the bees knees! Great shave, Danny
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Thanks Tim

clint64 · Mar 4, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

March 4
Shavette Shave #4--"It Was the Best of Times; It Was the Worst of Times..."

Got a few surprises in today’s shave. Some disappointing, some painful, and some pleasant...

Gear

Razor: Focus R21 Shavette

Blade: Personna Blue (1)

Brush: Stirling Kong

Soap: Soap Commander “Drive”--The more I use this, the more convinced I am that leather and vetiver are a brilliantly versatile scent combination. Yesterday, I paired Drive with Clubman Original AS, which really plays nice with the leather in this soap. Today I used Aqua Velva Ice Blue--totally on the other end of the spectrum--and it perfectly combines with the freshness of the vetiver. Winner!

AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

View attachment 219694
The shave
Was a roller-coaster. WTG went without a hitch, and the addition of using my left hand went surprisingly well. Especially on my neck. I only focused on wiping away lather as lightly as I could. I was rough by the end of it, but I’m always fairly rough at the end of a WTG pass.

2nd pass was my hybrid of XTG and ATG. Whatever was easiest to perform, that’s what I did. Again--just focusing on wiping away lather.

Surprise #1
About 2 strokes into pass #2, my 1st surprise happened. I heard kind of a “ting!” sound, and my scales swung down and just dangled back and forth. The rivet popped loose, and no amount of coaxing or hammering was coupling it back together. Disappointing.The scales were now very much in my way, so I removed them and shaved kamisori style.

Surprise #2
Which brings me to surprise #2: shaving without the scales was incredibly pleasant. The maneuverability amazed me. Without the scales, however, the shavette is now even lighter, and that takes some getting used to, but man not having to deal with scales was kind of nice! I think I’ll still repair the scales, but I might continue like this for the remainder of the week just to see what happens.

Surprise #3
...was nowhere near as pleasant as #2. Because I spent valuable time trying to repair the scales, I was hard pressed to finish the shave before work. I could feel the spirit presence of Keith (@Keithmax )just like an incorporeal Yoda floating behind me and wisely saying, “Yes, young padowan. Put the razor down, you must.”

I didn’t. Now, I don’t normally identify with the Siths, but there is in me a kernel of pride that felt I was up to this challenge. And I was. I was cranking out a pretty decent shave. Very light strokes, just wipe the lather away. Light buffing across the chin was getting me decent results and no irritation…

While working on my chin, I went to swing the handle to the other side of my face to get a better angle. In a rush to finish, I just swung the handle around to the other side of my face. But rather than taking the half second to pull the whole contraption away from my face, I kept it where it was, and accidentally dipped the blade just a tad--it was enough. The blade set down, and I gave it a slight pull during the twist.

You know how sometimes when you cut yourself your body seems to be trying to figure out if it wants to bleed or not? For a while it’s just a bloodless gash. Then, slowly, little crimson speckles start to form. Then the bleeding begins in earnest. You know that experience? This was nothing like that. I bled immediately. Thankfully, it wasn’t a gout, and cold water slowed it. The styptic stopped it. If you are in a hurry, put the razor down. If the sun is in your eyes, put the razor down. If you know your wife is fixing brussel sprouts for dinner, put the razor down. Put the razor down. Put. It. Down.

That said, I still finished the pass across my chin, but had neither the time, and nary the inclination to push things any further.

Silver Linings
Oddly enough, I still consider this shave a win. I have no irritation, and except for my chin, I am somewhere between DFS and CCS. My left hand worked out well, if somewhat awkwardly, and no weepers outside of that entirely avoidable gaffe on my chin. Had I started half an hour earlier, this would probably have been about as close to perfect as I could have hoped for.

Speaking of hope, hope you all have a fantastic hump day!

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Wonderful shave report Tim. It was very entertaining. I'm glad the blood loss was not too severe.

Hembree · Mar 4, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

March 4

Dorco multi-blade cart (>10 shaves?)
Neutrogena shave cream and shampoo
CeraVe facial moisturizer (left over container from an overnight guest), Floid Vigoroso, and Aramis EdT

In a rush to get ready before TV installers arrived, I took a shavette detour and did the shower shave thing. I read recently that shampoo could be used in a pinch in place of shave cream. I tried it this morning, and it actually worked pretty well. I surprisingly had a super close and comfortable shave with some pretty basic gear.

I'm back in my Bride's good graces until I pull another Charlie. Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and NCAA basketball games can now be viewed on an embarrassingly large TV screen here in wristwatchb land.

Have a great Wednesday, gents!
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Great quick shave Charlie.

clint64 · Mar 4, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

A beaut of a Butterscotch, Clint.
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Thank you Jason.

Hembree · Mar 4, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

March 4
Shavette Shave #4--"It Was the Best of Times; It Was the Worst of Times..."

Got a few surprises in today’s shave. Some disappointing, some painful, and some pleasant...

Gear

Razor: Focus R21 Shavette

Blade: Personna Blue (1)

Brush: Stirling Kong

Soap: Soap Commander “Drive”--The more I use this, the more convinced I am that leather and vetiver are a brilliantly versatile scent combination. Yesterday, I paired Drive with Clubman Original AS, which really plays nice with the leather in this soap. Today I used Aqua Velva Ice Blue--totally on the other end of the spectrum--and it perfectly combines with the freshness of the vetiver. Winner!

AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

View attachment 219694
The shave
Was a roller-coaster. WTG went without a hitch, and the addition of using my left hand went surprisingly well. Especially on my neck. I only focused on wiping away lather as lightly as I could. I was rough by the end of it, but I’m always fairly rough at the end of a WTG pass.

2nd pass was my hybrid of XTG and ATG. Whatever was easiest to perform, that’s what I did. Again--just focusing on wiping away lather.

Surprise #1
About 2 strokes into pass #2, my 1st surprise happened. I heard kind of a “ting!” sound, and my scales swung down and just dangled back and forth. The rivet popped loose, and no amount of coaxing or hammering was coupling it back together. Disappointing.The scales were now very much in my way, so I removed them and shaved kamisori style.

Surprise #2
Which brings me to surprise #2: shaving without the scales was incredibly pleasant. The maneuverability amazed me. Without the scales, however, the shavette is now even lighter, and that takes some getting used to, but man not having to deal with scales was kind of nice! I think I’ll still repair the scales, but I might continue like this for the remainder of the week just to see what happens.

Surprise #3
...was nowhere near as pleasant as #2. Because I spent valuable time trying to repair the scales, I was hard pressed to finish the shave before work. I could feel the spirit presence of Keith (@Keithmax )just like an incorporeal Yoda floating behind me and wisely saying, “Yes, young padowan. Put the razor down, you must.”

I didn’t. Now, I don’t normally identify with the Siths, but there is in me a kernel of pride that felt I was up to this challenge. And I was. I was cranking out a pretty decent shave. Very light strokes, just wipe the lather away. Light buffing across the chin was getting me decent results and no irritation…

While working on my chin, I went to swing the handle to the other side of my face to get a better angle. In a rush to finish, I just swung the handle around to the other side of my face. But rather than taking the half second to pull the whole contraption away from my face, I kept it where it was, and accidentally dipped the blade just a tad--it was enough. The blade set down, and I gave it a slight pull during the twist.

You know how sometimes when you cut yourself your body seems to be trying to figure out if it wants to bleed or not? For a while it’s just a bloodless gash. Then, slowly, little crimson speckles start to form. Then the bleeding begins in earnest. You know that experience? This was nothing like that. I bled immediately. Thankfully, it wasn’t a gout, and cold water slowed it. The styptic stopped it. If you are in a hurry, put the razor down. If the sun is in your eyes, put the razor down. If you know your wife is fixing brussel sprouts for dinner, put the razor down. Put the razor down. Put. It. Down.

That said, I still finished the pass across my chin, but had neither the time, and nary the inclination to push things any further.

Silver Linings
Oddly enough, I still consider this shave a win. I have no irritation, and except for my chin, I am somewhere between DFS and CCS. My left hand worked out well, if somewhat awkwardly, and no weepers outside of that entirely avoidable gaffe on my chin. Had I started half an hour earlier, this would probably have been about as close to perfect as I could have hoped for.

Speaking of hope, hope you all have a fantastic hump day!

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Grasshopper you have learned valuable lesson today. No hurry the shave!

Great report and sorry for the cut but an awesome shave less the cut. Take care Tim.

clint64 · Mar 4, 2020

Hembree said: ↑

Beautiful shave and picture Clint!
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Hembree said: ↑

Me likie give that cute Chubby a hug from me.
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Thank you Danny. I do have a brush acquisition disorder.

Hembree · Mar 4, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Thank you Danny. I do have a brush acquisition disorder.
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We are here to help Clint.

Edison Carter · Mar 4, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

Fantastic photo and shave, Bill. Strange, my first thought when I smelled Arko was, "Hmmm... Ivory Soap!" Wonder if Derby and Arko are related... distant cousins perhaps.

"I figure you can run out and buy that spike point razor later"

I never did get the point of making a razor with a spike on the end. Fortunately, the pun is unintended...
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Both soaps are Turkish.

I figured the idea of a spike point is to get those pesky nose and ear hairs in the mostest, baddest, toughguy fashion.

Trigger · Mar 4, 2020

Edison Carter said: ↑

Both soaps are Turkish.

I figured the idea of a spike point is to get those pesky nose and ear hairs in the mostest, baddest, toughguy fashion.
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I would never use a straight to clean my inner ear hairs.

Edison Carter · Mar 4, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

A true visionary.

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Is that one in Jim's warehouse too!

Norcalnewb · Mar 4, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

March 4

Dorco multi-blade cart (>10 shaves?)
Neutrogena shave cream and shampoo
CeraVe facial moisturizer (left over container from an overnight guest), Floid Vigoroso, and Aramis EdT

In a rush to get ready before TV installers arrived, I took a shavette detour and did the shower shave thing. I read recently that shampoo could be used in a pinch in place of shave cream. I tried it this morning, and it actually worked pretty well. I surprisingly had a super close and comfortable shave with some pretty basic gear.

I'm back in my Bride's good graces until I pull another Charlie. Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and NCAA basketball games can now be viewed on an embarrassingly large TV screen here in wristwatchb land.

Have a great Wednesday, gents!
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Basic is good, Charlie. So are embarrassingly large TVs.

Norcalnewb · Mar 4, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

Awesome photo, Jim--such an elegant looking beast! Don't quite know how Tom managed to pull that off, nor do I blame you for being sad to send it off.
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Thank you, Tim!

Norcalnewb · Mar 4, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

March 4
Shavette Shave #4--"It Was the Best of Times; It Was the Worst of Times..."

Got a few surprises in today’s shave. Some disappointing, some painful, and some pleasant...

Gear

Razor: Focus R21 Shavette

Blade: Personna Blue (1)

Brush: Stirling Kong

Soap: Soap Commander “Drive”--The more I use this, the more convinced I am that leather and vetiver are a brilliantly versatile scent combination. Yesterday, I paired Drive with Clubman Original AS, which really plays nice with the leather in this soap. Today I used Aqua Velva Ice Blue--totally on the other end of the spectrum--and it perfectly combines with the freshness of the vetiver. Winner!

AS: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

View attachment 219694
The shave
Was a roller-coaster. WTG went without a hitch, and the addition of using my left hand went surprisingly well. Especially on my neck. I only focused on wiping away lather as lightly as I could. I was rough by the end of it, but I’m always fairly rough at the end of a WTG pass.

2nd pass was my hybrid of XTG and ATG. Whatever was easiest to perform, that’s what I did. Again--just focusing on wiping away lather.

Surprise #1
About 2 strokes into pass #2, my 1st surprise happened. I heard kind of a “ting!” sound, and my scales swung down and just dangled back and forth. The rivet popped loose, and no amount of coaxing or hammering was coupling it back together. Disappointing.The scales were now very much in my way, so I removed them and shaved kamisori style.

Surprise #2
Which brings me to surprise #2: shaving without the scales was incredibly pleasant. The maneuverability amazed me. Without the scales, however, the shavette is now even lighter, and that takes some getting used to, but man not having to deal with scales was kind of nice! I think I’ll still repair the scales, but I might continue like this for the remainder of the week just to see what happens.

Surprise #3
...was nowhere near as pleasant as #2. Because I spent valuable time trying to repair the scales, I was hard pressed to finish the shave before work. I could feel the spirit presence of Keith (@Keithmax )just like an incorporeal Yoda floating behind me and wisely saying, “Yes, young padowan. Put the razor down, you must.”

I didn’t. Now, I don’t normally identify with the Siths, but there is in me a kernel of pride that felt I was up to this challenge. And I was. I was cranking out a pretty decent shave. Very light strokes, just wipe the lather away. Light buffing across the chin was getting me decent results and no irritation…

While working on my chin, I went to swing the handle to the other side of my face to get a better angle. In a rush to finish, I just swung the handle around to the other side of my face. But rather than taking the half second to pull the whole contraption away from my face, I kept it where it was, and accidentally dipped the blade just a tad--it was enough. The blade set down, and I gave it a slight pull during the twist.

You know how sometimes when you cut yourself your body seems to be trying to figure out if it wants to bleed or not? For a while it’s just a bloodless gash. Then, slowly, little crimson speckles start to form. Then the bleeding begins in earnest. You know that experience? This was nothing like that. I bled immediately. Thankfully, it wasn’t a gout, and cold water slowed it. The styptic stopped it. If you are in a hurry, put the razor down. If the sun is in your eyes, put the razor down. If you know your wife is fixing brussel sprouts for dinner, put the razor down. Put the razor down. Put. It. Down.

That said, I still finished the pass across my chin, but had neither the time, and nary the inclination to push things any further.

Silver Linings
Oddly enough, I still consider this shave a win. I have no irritation, and except for my chin, I am somewhere between DFS and CCS. My left hand worked out well, if somewhat awkwardly, and no weepers outside of that entirely avoidable gaffe on my chin. Had I started half an hour earlier, this would probably have been about as close to perfect as I could have hoped for.

Speaking of hope, hope you all have a fantastic hump day!

4 down, 96 to go…
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Excellent picture, Tim!

clint64 · Mar 4, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

March 4

Dorco multi-blade cart (>10 shaves?)
Neutrogena shave cream and shampoo
CeraVe facial moisturizer (left over container from an overnight guest), Floid Vigoroso, and Aramis EdT

In a rush to get ready before TV installers arrived, I took a shavette detour and did the shower shave thing. I read recently that shampoo could be used in a pinch in place of shave cream. I tried it this morning, and it actually worked pretty well. I surprisingly had a super close and comfortable shave with some pretty basic gear.

I'm back in my Bride's good graces until I pull another Charlie. Hallmark Movies and Mysteries and NCAA basketball games can now be viewed on an embarrassingly large TV screen here in wristwatchb land.

Have a great Wednesday, gents!
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Great report Charlie. Embarrassingly large TVs are fantastic. I can even take off my glasses and see the program

Norcalnewb · Mar 4, 2020

Hembree said: ↑

Awesome shave Jim with a unique razor. It looks like something Darth Vader would shave with.
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Thank you, Danny! It does have a little of a Darth Vader look to it.

wristwatchb · Mar 4, 2020

Trigger said: ↑

That's an adventurous shave Charlie!
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jluc said: ↑

Thanks, Tim!No such thing as an embarrassingly large TV. If you don't have to move your head back and fourth while watching tennis the TV is too small.

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Hembree said: ↑

Great quick shave Charlie.
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timabababaluka said: ↑

Congrats on the shave, and the embarrassingly large TV
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Thanks guys.

Sorry, Tim. I fell waaaaay off the shavette bandwagon today. Back at it tomorrow.

Almost forgot...watch of the day is Paul Newman's Rolex Daytona.

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