March 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Lol!

 

Thank you Jason. I’m about to call it a day since I have to work all weekend.


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I've got a few things ready for the giveaway still going to buy a few more items ... won't be doing the draw or shipping till this corona virus calms down.

 

pretty good deal if I do say so. getting fast shipping on it also.

 

Not even close at all. I use an SV soap 20 times and can not tell I’ve used it all. I use an artisan soap 20 times and you can see the container emptying before your eyes. I’m fast agreeing with @primo that triple milled soaps are the only way to go.


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Nice shave, Paul! Hope your day is going well. We're self-quarantining, but we enjoy our time outside when the weather permits. Have you been getting out much?

 

I can dig it, Tim. That would be my speed too on ties worn at home.

 

March 20th
Razor: HomeLike CT☆PT .69SB
Blade: Astra SP (2)
Brush: Omega Evo synthetic
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: B&M Vespers
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: B&M Vespers

Good morning

Amazing shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.

We had a winter storm go through yesterday. We ended up with about six inches of accumulation. Heavy wet stuff that was some real work to shovel. Power outage at the daughter and son in law's house so we had a family sleepover last night. I love it when everyone is under one roof. Time to start thinking about lunch.

Have a great day!

 

Awesome gear, report, photo, and family sleepover, Jim!

 

Thank you, Tim!

 

Lovely pic as always, Jim.
We got the cold from that front, but not the snow. Barely above freezing here, but clear blue skies.

 

I understand your preference for triple milled soaps, but I will always have Stirling and Proraso in my den.

 

Thanks, Jason!
25°f and overcast here. Good to get the moisture. Started raining very early yesterday morning and turned to snow around noon.

 

Wonderful shave Jim! I have never been to Colorado and would do so only in the summer months. I am not a snow hugger. However, I hope one day to see the Rockies up close and personal instead of flying over them at 40,000 ft.

 

Thank you, Joe!
I'm a Colorado native, never lived anywhere else so this is all I know. We do get snow but here in the Denver metro area it's usually melted and just a memory within a few days.
We do have some beautiful scenery.

 

3/15 Shave #16 was smooth and satisfying. Edge control and comfort was 4/5. Vast improvements since my first dozen shaves have been made. The blade feels natural in hand and strokes require little premeditation. I’m now able to simply identify a target and approach with confidence, not thinking deliberately how to affect strokes. This is very gratifying. I’m still learning skin stretches and experimenting. Time at the mirror is now about half what it was for shaves #1-12. Weepers are still a reality. I’m experiencing at least 3 and no more than 6 weepers but given the final results I’m happy with that for now.



3/16 Shave #17 was a solid DFS. I ran 4 passes because I was feeling comfortable and having fun. Edge maintenance has been minimal compared to the excessive tinkering I was doing last week. This has brought me a consistent starting point. I am pausing after pass 1 to strop, which is probably not necessary but it’s making me more confident and it’s fun for now so while it’s likely not necessary it’s a step I’m opting to take. I nicked myself in the corner of the mouth but had only 3 weepers. A little excessive irritation may have been attributable to the 4th pass but I went to the stones and had improved results for shave #18.



3/17 Shave #18 was a CCS. I stopped at 2.5 passes because it was late night and I was pretty tired so I stopped a little early. The edge was improved as compared to #17 and I did not stop to strop after 1st pass. Weepers are random; that is I’m not noticing the same weepers in the same spots. I think that shows I’m not having specific problem areas, though I’m mindful of the chin and upper lip. These areas slow me down and that’s due to extra curves and experimental skin stretching.



3/20 Shave #19 was my final shave for my 30DR! Another DFS. I nicked an earlobe but it barely bled. This was my only misstep. 3.5 passes today left me 90% BBS. Very pleased with these results. Still had a couple weepers but those were quelled with the cold water post-shave rinse. Each pass was relatively quick. The razor now feels natural, as an extension of my hand(s). I’m really excited to try some other razors. I’ve been very disciplined through this and that has been a big factor in the overall success of this commitment. I’ll know better if I’m having some issues with a different razor, what those issues might be- because I have this consecutive experience with the same razor.

Final Thought
My 30DR experience was excellent. This successful experience has been totally driven by the support of the community. I’m really happy to have done this. My skills have improved. I have much yet to learn but I expect that will come much easier because of my experience through the 30DR. Thanks to all who shared their experience, advice, and kindness!

 

NICE shave Gary!
Do they still make spoiler blades??
Like the ride! even though it's a model.
tp

 

That's the ticket Tim
Now there is more room for more, more, more!!!
tp

 

fine shave Joseph..

 

Great shaves and report, Andrew! Congrats on the progress!