March 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Norcalnewb · Mar 23, 2020

MrEE said: ↑

March 23rd
Shavette
Menthol Monday

Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Pearl
Blade: Feather Super Professional (5)
Brush: My green synthetic
PS: Stirling Menthollated Preshave and Proraso Green
SS: Palmolive with Menthol
AS: Osage Rub

Man I wish I do really like a slightly used feather. Shave 5 was smooth and easy. Still nicked myself a bit on my neck but not by much. I'll get there eventually.

Kids out of school now until May 1st. I'm actually happy to hear that. This is needed longer than 2 weeks.

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Great shave, Evan!

brit · Mar 23, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

Last week I received JR #394, a very special brush from TSD's very own Master Craftsman, @Jayaruh. It is beautifully crafted. The photos simply don't do it justice.

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A shout out to @clint64 for suggesting the Maggard's SHD two band fan knot. This will be a treat to use. Thanks Clint!

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Jim also surprised me with a Russian shave soap called "AMBRE." Here's a screen shot of the website. It looks like a very nice company with items for both guys and gals. I assume the scent description is shown on the side of the lid. If anyone could help me make out what it says (calling @NCoxSTL), I would greatly appreciate it.

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It looks like a fine soap, based on the reviews on the website plus what I can tell from these videos. If anyone knows more about the soap, please let me know.

Thanks again, Jim, for the fantastic brush and the surprise gift.
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cool brush Charlie..

brit · Mar 23, 2020

Terry said: ↑

Hello everyone!
Early shave.
Late report.
I'm using my Cooper Monobuilt loaded with a new Feather blade. I picked up a stick of Cremo shave stick, Original.
Cremo was the first real slick shaving cream I used, mostly because it was locally available. The stick scent seems to be stronger than the cream I have.
It has a citrus leaning to orange scent, I used my Stirling Orange Chill to complement it.
I used a brush to apply it and did the normal face lathering.
Trying to load my synthetic brush was doable, but not as I would like.
I found that dipping the stick in the water then loading the brush worked good, after your brush was wet.
Lathering the face did work better than some soaps I've used.
The lather stays around for long enough to finish the pass.
I have hard water so the fact I got it to lather was kinda surprising.
I finished my shaving this morning, both head and face, 2 passes each, no issues.
It's slick enough for a good head shave too.
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I probably won't buy another stick again after I use this one.
But, if I need some shaving soap in a pinch.
I would not hesitate to grab a stick and use it.

All
ENJOY!
tp
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awesome monobilt shave Terry..

brit · Mar 23, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

March 23
Shavette Shave #21--”The Thin Red Line…”

Gear

Razor: The Max Headroom Focus R21 shavette

Blade: Personna Blue (2)--In a DE platform, the Personna Blue usually gives me its best shave at around #2-3. With a shavette, you hit the equivalent of #2 after your 1st shave. Still, I wanted to see how a 2nd shave went, so I took yesterday’s Personna out for another spin--I’m pretty pleased with its performance. 2 shaves definitely works well, but I don’t think I’ll try for more than this.

Brush: Semogue Boar

Soap: Soap Commander “Drive”

Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops--I went double today just to keep things chilly

AS: Pinaud Citrus Musk

Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

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The Shave...
2 passes today, WTG and ATG with some heavier touch ups along the chin. 1st pass went well, but got a little experimental with holds and set the razor down along my jaw. Gadfrey, do I hate set-downs! It’s not the cut or the blood I mind, but rather how insanely easy it is to avoid them. When you see the thin red line because of a set down, there’s only one thing to blame--the idjit with the surprised look staring at you in the mirror. Anyhow, this one slowed pretty quickly, but needed the styptic and might need a little watchfulness tomorrow.

2nd pass went without a hitch, and the results were a DFS and almost no irritation.

Have a marvelous Monday everybody! Keep on being awesome

21 down, 79 to go!
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fine shave Tim..

brit · Mar 23, 2020

Trigger said: ↑

March 23
Good afternoon guys!
Shavette shave #151
Parker SRB
Rockwell 1/2 DE blade (4)
Jayaruh SHD Brush #386
Stirling Coconut and Lime SS and AS
Nivea ASB
Dollar Tree Plastic Bowl
I could've waited to shave tomorrow but after practicing lathering this bowl I decided to shave this evening.
My favorite brush did an awesome job creating a yogurty lather. Now, I didn't have a voluminous lather, but it still was a nice one. I just have to load a little more soap to do so, but I did have enough for my shave. 2.5 passes and got my IBSS++/VBBS shave without cuts or irritation. Although it was my first bowl lather shave, I was pleased with it. Finished the shave in the usual manner. No stinging was felt from the aftershave. Have a great evening guys! View attachment 221435 View attachment 221436 View attachment 221435 View attachment 221436
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fine shave Joe..

brit · Mar 23, 2020

b1hart said: ↑

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March 23rd

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - PS Tube 2.0, John Frum CK6 SS & AS/C, ASB Star Jelly
Drew Dick 7/8 Damascus Steel - Green Kirinite
Zenith Synthetic

Early morning shave, just getting to post. 2 passes, WTG/XTG with neck touch ups (ATG), DFS+ result. Still learning synthetic knots....Zenith's version is very stiff, very little load time for me with PAA's CK6 formula and face lathering. Requires rewetting the knot to keep well hydrated in between lathers. The Drew Dick straight needs some touch up honing time....was able to get a nice DFS+, definitely not the smooth shaver I'm used to, even after a round on a pasted linen strop, followed with a bridle strop.

Crazy day today. Wife back to work after a week off for spring break (our school district is still closed til April 3rd though) . However, Dallas County issued the 'Shelter in Place' order yesterday for everyone but essential business and infrastructure ....and her job is in a Dallas zip code. She went to work long enough for them to send her home with a desktop computer (laptops were, um, caught in the south Dallas tornado about a month ago in a warehouse district). She's never done the work from home thing ever....so between the hiccups w/setup and all.....it's been a day. But, we're truly blessed with how it's working out so far, as she's not in an industry (or in a position at her company) that's going through downsizing and layoffs (knock on wood!).

Thanks for all the kind words yesterday! With the kids at home still, plus now a work from home spouse....trying to get into a new daily routine.
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cool shave and pic Blair..

Trigger · Mar 23, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Nice shave, Joe! Great looking bowls.
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Thanks Jim! I thought I bought six, but instead there were four. The lot cost me $1.09 and that is 27 cents a piece. I did another practice bowl lather with my Stirling boar brush and it produced a nice, creamy lather. These bowls are lightweight, bendable, plastic and comfortable to hold in your hand. I don't think I or anyone else will get a better bargain on shaving accessories. I will still be a face latherer, but this gives me a nice alternative.

Trigger · Mar 23, 2020

brit said: ↑

fine shave Joe..
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Thanks Gary!

wristwatchb · Mar 23, 2020

It looks like the soap is "AMBRE" Fat (or Greasy) Shaving Soap - "AMBRE" мыло для бритья жировое. The scent is New Year's - новогоднее

Ingredients: Coconut oil, Beef fat, Stearic acid, Castor oil, Shea unrefined, on 2 alkalis KOH and NaOH, Distilled water, Lactic acid, Glycerin, Glycine (aminoacetic acid).

I've seen many references to the soap. So far, I've found nothing on this particular scent.

Store website is: https://lipihin.ru/

wristwatchb · Mar 23, 2020

brit said: ↑

cool brush Charlie..
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Thanks Gary!

Bama Samurai · Mar 23, 2020

Supplemental Samurai

1 minute

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XcMGqsGf5n97zXbq6

Thanks for watching.

Be well.

clint64 · Mar 23, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

March 23
Shavette Shave #21--”The Thin Red Line…”

Gear

Razor: The Max Headroom Focus R21 shavette

Blade: Personna Blue (2)--In a DE platform, the Personna Blue usually gives me its best shave at around #2-3. With a shavette, you hit the equivalent of #2 after your 1st shave. Still, I wanted to see how a 2nd shave went, so I took yesterday’s Personna out for another spin--I’m pretty pleased with its performance. 2 shaves definitely works well, but I don’t think I’ll try for more than this.

Brush: Semogue Boar

Soap: Soap Commander “Drive”

Menthol: Stirling Frost Drops--I went double today just to keep things chilly

AS: Pinaud Citrus Musk

Balm: Stirling Glacial Unscented

View attachment 221432

The Shave...
2 passes today, WTG and ATG with some heavier touch ups along the chin. 1st pass went well, but got a little experimental with holds and set the razor down along my jaw. Gadfrey, do I hate set-downs! It’s not the cut or the blood I mind, but rather how insanely easy it is to avoid them. When you see the thin red line because of a set down, there’s only one thing to blame--the idjit with the surprised look staring at you in the mirror. Anyhow, this one slowed pretty quickly, but needed the styptic and might need a little watchfulness tomorrow.

2nd pass went without a hitch, and the results were a DFS and almost no irritation.

Have a marvelous Monday everybody! Keep on being awesome

21 down, 79 to go!
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Love the photo Tim. Congrats on the continued progress.

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Bama Samurai · Mar 23, 2020

Paul Turner said: ↑

I'm more into Kung Fu SHAVING, muhself, -minus the Kung FU
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I'm pretty sure no one is in to Kung Flu

clint64 · Mar 23, 2020

b1hart said: ↑

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March 23rd

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - PS Tube 2.0, John Frum CK6 SS & AS/C, ASB Star Jelly
Drew Dick 7/8 Damascus Steel - Green Kirinite
Zenith Synthetic

Early morning shave, just getting to post. 2 passes, WTG/XTG with neck touch ups (ATG), DFS+ result. Still learning synthetic knots....Zenith's version is very stiff, very little load time for me with PAA's CK6 formula and face lathering. Requires rewetting the knot to keep well hydrated in between lathers. The Drew Dick straight needs some touch up honing time....was able to get a nice DFS+, definitely not the smooth shaver I'm used to, even after a round on a pasted linen strop, followed with a bridle strop.

Crazy day today. Wife back to work after a week off for spring break (our school district is still closed til April 3rd though) . However, Dallas County issued the 'Shelter in Place' order yesterday for everyone but essential business and infrastructure ....and her job is in a Dallas zip code. She went to work long enough for them to send her home with a desktop computer (laptops were, um, caught in the south Dallas tornado about a month ago in a warehouse district). She's never done the work from home thing ever....so between the hiccups w/setup and all.....it's been a day. But, we're truly blessed with how it's working out so far, as she's not in an industry (or in a position at her company) that's going through downsizing and layoffs (knock on wood!).

Thanks for all the kind words yesterday! With the kids at home still, plus now a work from home spouse....trying to get into a new daily routine.
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Excellent photo Blair. Glad things worked out for your wife.

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clint64 · Mar 23, 2020

Trigger said: ↑

March 23
Good afternoon guys!
Shavette shave #151
Parker SRB
Rockwell 1/2 DE blade (4)
Jayaruh SHD Brush #386
Stirling Coconut and Lime SS and AS
Nivea ASB
Dollar Tree Plastic Bowl
I could've waited to shave tomorrow but after practicing lathering this bowl I decided to shave this evening.
My favorite brush did an awesome job creating a yogurty lather. Now, I didn't have a voluminous lather, but it still was a nice one. I just have to load a little more soap to do so, but I did have enough for my shave. 2.5 passes and got my IBSS++/VBBS shave without cuts or irritation. Although it was my first bowl lather shave, I was pleased with it. Finished the shave in the usual manner. No stinging was felt from the aftershave. Have a great evening guys! View attachment 221435 View attachment 221436 View attachment 221435 View attachment 221436
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Very nice Joe. Congrats on your first bowl shave.

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Trigger · Mar 23, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Very nice Joe. Congrats on your first bowl shave.

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Thanks Clint! Although they aren't the typical shaving bowls, they work fine for me.

clint64 · Mar 23, 2020

MrEE said: ↑

March 23rd
Shavette
Menthol Monday

Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Pearl
Blade: Feather Super Professional (5)
Brush: My green synthetic
PS: Stirling Menthollated Preshave and Proraso Green
SS: Palmolive with Menthol
AS: Osage Rub

Man I wish I do really like a slightly used feather. Shave 5 was smooth and easy. Still nicked myself a bit on my neck but not by much. I'll get there eventually.

Kids out of school now until May 1st. I'm actually happy to hear that. This is needed longer than 2 weeks.

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Great looking photo and shave Evan. You’ll have a routine down pat by May 1st.

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clint64 · Mar 23, 2020

Norcalnewb said: ↑

Get a damp brush and whip it like it owes you money, Paul!
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That’s the way to do it.

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clint64 · Mar 23, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

It looks like the soap is "AMBRE" Fat (or Greasy) Shaving Soap - "AMBRE" мыло для бритья жировое. The scent is New Year's - новогоднее

Ingredients: Coconut oil, Beef fat, Stearic acid, Castor oil, Shea unrefined, on 2 alkalis KOH and NaOH, Distilled water, Lactic acid, Glycerin, Glycine (aminoacetic acid).

I've seen many references to the soap. So far, I've found nothing on this particular scent.

Store website is: https://lipihin.ru/

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Maybe it doesn’t smell like clubman.

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9nein9 · Mar 23, 2020

Terry said: ↑

Hello everyone!
Early shave.
Late report.
I'm using my Cooper Monobuilt loaded with a new Feather blade. I picked up a stick of Cremo shave stick, Original.
Cremo was the first real slick shaving cream I used, mostly because it was locally available. The stick scent seems to be stronger than the cream I have.
It has a citrus leaning to orange scent, I used my Stirling Orange Chill to complement it.
I used a brush to apply it and did the normal face lathering.
Trying to load my synthetic brush was doable, but not as I would like.
I found that dipping the stick in the water then loading the brush worked good, after your brush was wet.
Lathering the face did work better than some soaps I've used.
The lather stays around for long enough to finish the pass.
I have hard water so the fact I got it to lather was kinda surprising.
I finished my shaving this morning, both head and face, 2 passes each, no issues.
It's slick enough for a good head shave too.
View attachment 221428

I probably won't buy another stick again after I use this one.
But, if I need some shaving soap in a pinch.
I would not hesitate to grab a stick and use it.

All
ENJOY!
tp
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Very nice Terry!

MrEE said: ↑

March 23rd
Shavette
Menthol Monday

Razor: Feather Artist Club DX Pearl
Blade: Feather Super Professional (5)
Brush: My green synthetic
PS: Stirling Menthollated Preshave and Proraso Green
SS: Palmolive with Menthol
AS: Osage Rub

Man I wish I do really like a slightly used feather. Shave 5 was smooth and easy. Still nicked myself a bit on my neck but not by much. I'll get there eventually.

Kids out of school now until May 1st. I'm actually happy to hear that. This is needed longer than 2 weeks.

View attachment 221446
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Great shave Evan!

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Is it okay to eat cookies and ice cream together?

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