March 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Don't quite know how to say this, but a kid swinging like a pro (and even tracking the ball just like one)... there's nothing normal about that at all

 

Beautiful shave, Joseph--that brush is gorgeous!

9 out of 10 family photos at my house are going to have a child's head in that exact same corner as Mini-Primo

 

Thanks Jim!

 

Sounds like Karma to me

 

Sorry about the blood Charlie. I think the soap was forshadowing.

 

Thanks Clint! We're all doing well. Kids are starting online school tomorrow. I hope it keeps them busy. Today the teachers are getting training. I have a feeling tomorrow is going to be teacher tech support day.

 

Thanks Tim! I can't always color coordinate because I purchase software for performance and price. However, all of my brush handles and razor scales are neutral or light yellow so they easily go with each other. However, I would say that some gear pop out better when used with other accessories.

 

March 17
Shavette Shave #15--”What a Rash and Bloody Deed Is This…!”

Top ‘o the mornin’ to you! St. Paddy’s Day today, so I celebrated the only way I know how: green slacks, green shirt, and the green Duck Tape tie my daughter made me for Father’s Day 6-8 years ago. I thought it was because I am so awesome, but she corrected me pretty quickly on that one… “It’s so every time you wear it you’ll remember how awesome I am.” Jokes on her--I only wear it once a year....



Gear

• Razor: The Max Headroom Focus R21 shavette
• Blade: Personna Blue (1)
• Brush: Stirling Kong
• Soap: Soap Commander “Drive”
• Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops
• AS: Avon Wild Country
• Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

The Shave...
The shave today was surprisingly bloody considering how easy it should have been--2 WTG passes and some chinly touch ups. Should be a walk in the park, but for some reason the blade just kept catching me, and I still don’t know exactly what the problem was. Shallow angle? Check. Light pressure? Check. Catching anyhow? Check. Blood drawn? Check. Check. Check.

Next, I looked at my lather: dense micro-bubbles? Check. Nice glossy sheen? Check. Enough hydration? Check. If anything, it was perhaps over hydrated, but even then it didn’t show the tell-tale signs that I’m used to: thin, nearly transparent lather that dries extremely quickly. All I know is that it felt like I was using glue because that blade would just bite and bite during that 1st pass.

After the shave I pulled the blade out to give it a look. These old eyes couldn’t see anything, but then again, they don’t pick things up too well up close. Gave the edge a strop-like feel with the thumb, and couldn’t detect anything amiss. Bizarre--should have had this shave on Friday the 13th.

Forgive the hyperbole above--I only needed to bring about the mystical powers of the styptic for one weeper, and overall, the results were pretty good: a CCS and, other than the multiple nicks and catches, no irritation. I can definitely get comfortable, but presentable, results with two WTG passes. I’ll probably do quite a few of these during the weekdays (unless I get bored and want to chase a bit).

Can’t wait to fight over the corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes with the family tonight (doesn’t matter how much we cook, there’s never enough). Hope your day goes well--stay safe and happy!

15 down, 85 to go!

 

Wonderful shave Danny!

 

Nice shave Tim! It just might be you put too much pressure without realizing it or the angle may have been off. I would've said that your blade might have been spent, but I saw that you used a brand new blade.

 

Great shave Danny!
Clubman....
tp

 

Terrific shave, Danny!

Thanks, Tim!

 

Sorry the shave wasn't better but cool picture and I love the tie!

 

Thanks Joe. Agreed!

 

Beautiful photo and set up, Evan! Can't go wrong with Piacenza. And as always, that brush is awesome!

 

Thanks Evan. At least no granules were harmed during the shave.

 

Beautiful photo, Charlie! And awesome report and gear as well--Helga just stays in bed with the curtains drawn these days.

 

Well, Joe, you look snazzy in person anyway.

 

Can't go wrong with either--they both look like they mean business!

 

I've got one or two that will give a run for the money :happy102:

 

Sorry about the shave, Tim. It happens, unfortunately. I had one today also, in fact. I wonder if your blade was secured squarely in the razor? I'm not saying that ever happened to me, but I've read about such things a time or two.

I'm not a tie guy, but that one rocks! Your daughter did an AWESOME job. Make sure you let her know.

Happy St. Patty's Day with the family!