April 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Bama Samurai · Apr 7, 2020

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@jtface

Bama Samurai · Apr 7, 2020

Edison Carter said: ↑

The rumors of the Stealth TAR are true.

Max Headroom, being the cyberbeing he is, was able to breach the exotic defense systems at the elitely guarded and top secret, shave gear engineering wing of Tom White Enterprises deep in the Nevada desert, known publicly only as Area T51.

Using the low weight, high speed and stealth technology, I carefully loaded a fresh stainless steel Feather blade for the first test run.

Dialed up to 6 to go for a comparison against the heavy prototype. I went to work with the full deluxe prep.

Piacenza was chosen as the flavor of the day as a tribute to one of those fresh pies from an authentic NY Italian Pizzeria.

I've never actually had one, but if I did it would come from a place owned by a guy who never knew what it was like to NOT work hard. He would be up early making fresh dough daily. That dough may or may not be rolled a little with a real rolling pin, but it would always be hand tossed and stretched in a style that LOOKS easy. Then it would be laid on a wood peel with a pinch of corn meal underneath to make it move. A slightly salted and spiced sauce, whose exact formulation is only known by blood relatives, is distributed with exacting precision. The special blend cheese comes already shredded and blended these days, even though the memory of grating his own will never fade. A pinch of oregano gets tossed on before the trip to that gas fired brick lined pizza oven that is never turned off. Never, never, ever would one of those George Jetson walking Astro type ovens ever get a second thought here. Out comes my pie just starting to brown in spots. YUM.

Well that was a lot, but Stirling's Piacenza IS THAT GOOD. The LE 2019 TSD Spirit of the Lew brush served up a deluxe sudsing.

My shave. Oh yeah. Cheeks downward first, then I come in low and light for the s/n on the neck according to my 30DC training, but get careless with my light grip. The kenetic motion of my stroke while 'on the cap' allowed the tool to rock in and give me a kiss. Saw a little red juice that I later sopped up with my alum block. 3 passes 'Light as a feather.

Finished the shave about equal with the brass model, and went for the full post shave I like.

All I could get photowise was this tail shot of Max getting this thing back to Area T51 before they miss it. I had to use high speed photography to get what I did.

To those of you who despise the Feather glue dots as shown on the wrapper I left laying around, I beg your forgiveness.
I'll work on getting some better shots of this tool later.

Edison Carter reporting for Network 23, out.
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Bama Samurai · Apr 7, 2020

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Levels.

Bomb the Bass

jgreenepa · Apr 7, 2020

Edison Carter said: ↑

Jeff, The General is a beautiful piece for sure.

I don't have any safety razors in the AC blade format but there are subtle differences in the dimensions of the blades themselves. Here is a chart I found.

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The Supers caliper thicker and wider.

Prolines and Kai blades measure like the regular size Feather Professional Blade
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Thanks, Bill! The shave from the Super was much closer, but the blades don’t appear to hold an edge as long, despite fervent palm stropping on my part. I’m looking forward to trying the Super out in my Vector. A friend on one of the Facebook shave sites said it was a winning combination.

jluc · Apr 7, 2020

April 7th
Razor: Carbon Shaving Cx-316L
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: CF Midnight Stag
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: CF Midnight Stag

Good morning

Great first shave with the Carbon razor! Good amount of blade feel and riding the cap was intuitive. What wasn't intuitive was how to grip the handle going south to north. It did feel awkward at first but once I found what felt comfortable my hand just fell into place from then on. Three passes for near BBS. Not a whisper from the alum.

Midnight Stag. Polarizing off the wall scent that I enjoy. Off the puck I get mostly leather with the other scents falling to the background. It's easier to pick the differing scents out in the aftershave where the smoke really makes its presence known.

Have a great day!

clint64 · Apr 7, 2020

Edison Carter said: ↑

The rumors of the Stealth TAR are true.

Max Headroom, being the cyberbeing he is, was able to breach the exotic defense systems at the elitely guarded and top secret, shave gear engineering wing of Tom White Enterprises deep in the Nevada desert, known publicly only as Area T51.

Using the low weight, high speed and stealth technology, I carefully loaded a fresh stainless steel Feather blade for the first test run.

Dialed up to 6 to go for a comparison against the heavy prototype. I went to work with the full deluxe prep.

Piacenza was chosen as the flavor of the day as a tribute to one of those fresh pies from an authentic NY Italian Pizzeria.

I've never actually had one, but if I did it would come from a place owned by a guy who never knew what it was like to NOT work hard. He would be up early making fresh dough daily. That dough may or may not be rolled a little with a real rolling pin, but it would always be hand tossed and stretched in a style that LOOKS easy. Then it would be laid on a wood peel with a pinch of corn meal underneath to make it move. A slightly salted and spiced sauce, whose exact formulation is only known by blood relatives, is distributed with exacting precision. The special blend cheese comes already shredded and blended these days, even though the memory of grating his own will never fade. A pinch of oregano gets tossed on before the trip to that gas fired brick lined pizza oven that is never turned off. Never, never, ever would one of those George Jetson walking Astro type ovens ever get a second thought here. Out comes my pie just starting to brown in spots. YUM.

Well that was a lot, but Stirling's Piacenza IS THAT GOOD. The LE 2019 TSD Spirit of the Lew brush served up a deluxe sudsing.

My shave. Oh yeah. Cheeks downward first, then I come in low and light for the s/n on the neck according to my 30DC training, but get careless with my light grip. The kenetic motion of my stroke while 'on the cap' allowed the tool to rock in and give me a kiss. Saw a little red juice that I later sopped up with my alum block. 3 passes 'Light as a feather.

Finished the shave about equal with the brass model, and went for the full post shave I like.

All I could get photowise was this tail shot of Max getting this thing back to Area T51 before they miss it. I had to use high speed photography to get what I did.

To those of you who despise the Feather glue dots as shown on the wrapper I left laying around, I beg your forgiveness.
I'll work on getting some better shots of this tool later.

Edison Carter reporting for Network 23, out.
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very entertaining Bill.

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clint64 · Apr 7, 2020

SharptoothC said: ↑

My day got all mixed up, flipped, turned upside down and I needed a quick, quick shave to keep on track. I took a break from Arko and shavettes (still loving it, though) and whipped out my tube of Kiss My Face Moisture Shave Cream and my current favorite razor: the GEM Clog Pruf. Man, what a fantastic shave. I keep forgetting what a good cream this is. The lather wanted for nothing. Super slick, thick, protective lather whipped up in no time flat, and the Clog Pruf worked its magic. This is hands down the bone razor I would run out with in a fire. It just does everything well. Head shaves especially. Built like a tank, solid...it just fits my needs. And the soap is the best I have found in big box stores. It may not be sexy or exotic, but it just does the job, and does it well. I think I'm gonna give it a full month after this month of (mostly) Arko.

One of the positives to come out of quarantine has been the time I've gotten to spend with my kids. Our lives have been so busy of late. I see them, but only in the context of sports, school work and activities. This last month we have TALKED, played games, worked out, cooked, painted...and it has been a huge blessing. You have to find the positives in times like these, and I am thankful to God that I have been able to just BE WITH people I love. My wife and kids and I have spent more time really talking this month than we have in a long time, and for that I can give thanks.

So I'm sitting on the front steps, way too awake at this hour from the coffee/espresso I had too late in the day, enjoying the cool air, a cigar and a drink and listening to the birds in the bamboo, and realizing that God can be ever-present and show blessings during times that all too often feel like a curse.

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Thank you Chris for such a thoughtful post.

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clint64 · Apr 7, 2020

jluc said: ↑

April 7th
Razor: Carbon Shaving Cx-316L
Blade: Astra SP (1)
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: CF Midnight Stag
PAA Galactic witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: CF Midnight Stag

Good morning

Great first shave with the Carbon razor! Good amount of blade feel and riding the cap was intuitive. What wasn't intuitive was how to grip the handle going south to north. It did feel awkward at first but once I found what felt comfortable my hand just fell into place from then on. Three passes for near BBS. Not a whisper from the alum.

Midnight Stag. Polarizing off the wall scent that I enjoy. Off the puck I get mostly leather with the other scents falling to the background. It's easier to pick the differing scents out in the aftershave where the smoke really makes its presence known.

Have a great day!
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Gorgeous photo and shave Jim. Both the razor and bowl look fantastic.

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jluc · Apr 7, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Gorgeous photo and shave Jim. Both the razor and bowl look fantastic.

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Thanks, Clint!

Primotenore · Apr 7, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Great shave report and photo. Trying adding some glycerin to the Dickensons witch hazel. It still won't be Thayer's but it will be better. I ordered the Thayer's online from Target and got my bottle in over the weekend.
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Thanks for the advice, Clint. You didn't order the Medicated Thayer's, did you?

Primotenore · Apr 7, 2020

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Terrific picture and shave, Joseph!
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Thanks, Jimbo.

Primotenore · Apr 7, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

April 6

Parker SRX
Voskhod (2)
B-400 by Tom handle w/Envy White Supreme Two-band knot
Eufros Tierra Humeda (Wet Earth) soap
Alum, Thayers WH, Stirling Unscented Body Lotion, Floid Vigoroso, & Aramis EdT

2020 Shavette Focus Shave # 24

Two wonderfully orchestrated passes augmented by strategic touch ups exacted 36 hours of stubble growth, culminating in a comfortable DFS+ result. A few pesky strands of wiry chin hair survived the fiendish onslaught brought about by a Kentucky hillbilly wielding an Indian razor loaded with Russian steel and lubricated with Spanish soap. After the war on keratin came to a bloodless end, I masterminded new and improved skin stretches, aided by 3D computer modeling, slide rule calculations, and frantic notes made on a dinner napkin, that I will employ with reckless abandon and devoid of any malfeasance in future battle plans.

One operator-induced whoopsie left a pin-head sized red dot on my jaw that sneakily appeared several minutes after the all clear. The alum was as quiet as a husband should be during an argument, and I perceived warmth from the aftershave like sun rays gently poking through the leaves of a slippery elm on a lazy midsummer day. I experimented with Stirling body lotion in my post-shave routine in my relentless drive as a shaving clinician to gather scientific data within the context of scaled agile framework on product alternatives that effectively hydrate and condition my mug while minimizing any adverse effects.

To recapitulate and thus state what should be incredibly obvious to even the most casual observer, I'm dang proud of the shave.

Respectfully submitted for general amazement, peer review, and snarky comments.

Yours truly,
Charlie Danger, Esq.

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Very entertaining report of a great shave-experience, Charlie.

Primotenore · Apr 7, 2020

Edison Carter said: ↑

The rumors of the Stealth TAR are true.

Max Headroom, being the cyberbeing he is, was able to breach the exotic defense systems at the elitely guarded and top secret, shave gear engineering wing of Tom White Enterprises deep in the Nevada desert, known publicly only as Area T51.

Using the low weight, high speed and stealth technology, I carefully loaded a fresh stainless steel Feather blade for the first test run.

Dialed up to 6 to go for a comparison against the heavy prototype. I went to work with the full deluxe prep.

Piacenza was chosen as the flavor of the day as a tribute to one of those fresh pies from an authentic NY Italian Pizzeria.

I've never actually had one, but if I did it would come from a place owned by a guy who never knew what it was like to NOT work hard. He would be up early making fresh dough daily. That dough may or may not be rolled a little with a real rolling pin, but it would always be hand tossed and stretched in a style that LOOKS easy. Then it would be laid on a wood peel with a pinch of corn meal underneath to make it move. A slightly salted and spiced sauce, whose exact formulation is only known by blood relatives, is distributed with exacting precision. The special blend cheese comes already shredded and blended these days, even though the memory of grating his own will never fade. A pinch of oregano gets tossed on before the trip to that gas fired brick lined pizza oven that is never turned off. Never, never, ever would one of those George Jetson walking Astro type ovens ever get a second thought here. Out comes my pie just starting to brown in spots. YUM.

Well that was a lot, but Stirling's Piacenza IS THAT GOOD. The LE 2019 TSD Spirit of the Lew brush served up a deluxe sudsing.

My shave. Oh yeah. Cheeks downward first, then I come in low and light for the s/n on the neck according to my 30DC training, but get careless with my light grip. The kenetic motion of my stroke while 'on the cap' allowed the tool to rock in and give me a kiss. Saw a little red juice that I later sopped up with my alum block. 3 passes 'Light as a feather.

Finished the shave about equal with the brass model, and went for the full post shave I like.

All I could get photowise was this tail shot of Max getting this thing back to Area T51 before they miss it. I had to use high speed photography to get what I did.

To those of you who despise the Feather glue dots as shown on the wrapper I left laying around, I beg your forgiveness.
I'll work on getting some better shots of this tool later.

Edison Carter reporting for Network 23, out.
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Great post, Bill.

Primotenore · Apr 7, 2020

SharptoothC said: ↑

My day got all mixed up, flipped, turned upside down and I needed a quick, quick shave to keep on track. I took a break from Arko and shavettes (still loving it, though) and whipped out my tube of Kiss My Face Moisture Shave Cream and my current favorite razor: the GEM Clog Pruf. Man, what a fantastic shave. I keep forgetting what a good cream this is. The lather wanted for nothing. Super slick, thick, protective lather whipped up in no time flat, and the Clog Pruf worked its magic. This is hands down the bone razor I would run out with in a fire. It just does everything well. Head shaves especially. Built like a tank, solid...it just fits my needs. And the soap is the best I have found in big box stores. It may not be sexy or exotic, but it just does the job, and does it well. I think I'm gonna give it a full month after this month of (mostly) Arko.

One of the positives to come out of quarantine has been the time I've gotten to spend with my kids. Our lives have been so busy of late. I see them, but only in the context of sports, school work and activities. This last month we have TALKED, played games, worked out, cooked, painted...and it has been a huge blessing. You have to find the positives in times like these, and I am thankful to God that I have been able to just BE WITH people I love. My wife and kids and I have spent more time really talking this month than we have in a long time, and for that I can give thanks.

So I'm sitting on the front steps, way too awake at this hour from the coffee/espresso I had too late in the day, enjoying the cool air, a cigar and a drink and listening to the birds in the bamboo, and realizing that God can be ever-present and show blessings during times that all too often feel like a curse.

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Well said (written) Chris.

clint64 · Apr 7, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

Thanks for the advice, Clint. You didn't order the Medicated Thayer's, did you?
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I ordered the Unscented Thayer's with Aloe.

Edison Carter · Apr 7, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

April 6

Parker SRX
Voskhod (2)
B-400 by Tom handle w/Envy White Supreme Two-band knot
Eufros Tierra Humeda (Wet Earth) soap
Alum, Thayers WH, Stirling Unscented Body Lotion, Floid Vigoroso, & Aramis EdT

2020 Shavette Focus Shave # 24

Two wonderfully orchestrated passes augmented by strategic touch ups exacted 36 hours of stubble growth, culminating in a comfortable DFS+ result. A few pesky strands of wiry chin hair survived the fiendish onslaught brought about by a Kentucky hillbilly wielding an Indian razor loaded with Russian steel and lubricated with Spanish soap. After the war on keratin came to a bloodless end, I masterminded new and improved skin stretches, aided by 3D computer modeling, slide rule calculations, and frantic notes made on a dinner napkin, that I will employ with reckless abandon and devoid of any malfeasance in future battle plans.

One operator-induced whoopsie left a pin-head sized red dot on my jaw that sneakily appeared several minutes after the all clear. The alum was as quiet as a husband should be during an argument, and I perceived warmth from the aftershave like sun rays gently poking through the leaves of a slippery elm on a lazy midsummer day. I experimented with Stirling body lotion in my post-shave routine in my relentless drive as a shaving clinician to gather scientific data within the context of scaled agile framework on product alternatives that effectively hydrate and condition my mug while minimizing any adverse effects.

To recapitulate and thus state what should be incredibly obvious to even the most casual observer, I'm dang proud of the shave.

Respectfully submitted for general amazement, peer review, and snarky comments.

Yours truly,
Charlie Danger, Esq.

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Exhibit 1

clint64 · Apr 7, 2020

April 7, 2020
Blackbird Brass SB
Feather
Shavemac Synthetic
TOBS Mr Taylors Shave Cream
Fine Italian Citrus

Another busy day ahead. We have so many clients with questions about the small business SBA disaster programs that it really makes for a jam packed day when layered on the normal tax work. At least we are able to help some and stay busy which in times like these is a blessing. I am trying my best to use up the TOBS Mr Taylors Cream. I am not at all sure the formula for the tube cream is the same as for the tub cream. Anyway, three passes and touch ups caught the baby this morning. A splash of Fine Italian Citrus and I think I might be ready for the day ahead. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday. Take care and be safe.

Edison Carter · Apr 7, 2020

Keithmax said: ↑

Nice scuttle and my favorite DE!

That is some fine looking steel!

Toggle razors do look very cool.

To be a good global citizen without your glasses fogging up set your glasses over your mask like this.....

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My woman's favorite line, "I don't need proof, I can just feel you did something you are not supposed too."
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If only we could come up with some cufflink like bling that everyone just had to have for their masks........ $$$

jluc · Apr 7, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

April 7, 2020
Blackbird Brass SB
Feather
Shavemac Synthetic
TOBS Mr Taylors Shave Cream
Fine Italian Citrus

Another busy day ahead. We have so many clients with questions about the small business SBA disaster programs that it really makes for a jam packed day when layered on the normal tax work. At least we are able to help some and stay busy which in times like these is a blessing. I am trying my best to use up the TOBS Mr Taylors Cream. I am not at all sure the formula for the tube cream is the same as for the tub cream. Anyway, three passes and touch ups caught the baby this morning. A splash of Fine Italian Citrus and I think I might be ready for the day ahead. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday. Take care and be safe.
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Beautiful picture and great shave, Clint! I hope your day goes well.

b1hart · Apr 7, 2020

Primotenore said: ↑

Great pictures, Blair. Were you able to make that Old Virginia soap into a decent lather?
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Thanks Joseph! Jury is still out. I'll try it again with filtered/softer water. While the ASW lather was slick & aromatic, I've had better 'volume' results with soaps/creams I use regularly (PAA, ToBS, Proraso, Truefitt & Hill, Castle Forbes, Saponificio Varesino, Wholly Kaw, Stirling, Tabac, Cella, etc.). I have now had 4 different blends of Wet Shaving Product's soaps (who I believe makes the Old Virginia soap for Asylum Shave Works) in the past 16 months, and the Formula T recipe seems to need more swirling time & aeration to reach 'yogurty'. I also notice the same quality when using WSP's Blackbeard (also a Formula T blend), which I purchased in the same time frame (late Jan '20) as the ASW Old Virginia.

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April 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Is Arko the greatest value in all of shaving?

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jluc smelling pretty

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Is Arko the greatest value in all of shaving?

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Bama Samurai with Laser-like Focus

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jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

jluc smelling pretty

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