April 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

timabababaluka · Apr 12, 2020

jluc said: ↑

April 12th
Razor: Rex Ambassador
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Zenith boar
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: CF Bay Rum
Stirling Bay Rum witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: CF Bay Rum

Good morning

Wonderful shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Light tickle from the alum.

Happy Easter!

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Beautiful Bay Rum shave, Jim--and another gorgeous photo

How does CF bay rum stack up to others? As good as the base PAA uses for some of their scents?

jgreenepa · Apr 12, 2020

jluc said: ↑

Thanks, Joe! Terrific shave and report, Jeff!

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Thanks, Jim!

jgreenepa · Apr 12, 2020

Happy Easter to all here at 30DC, May God bless and keep you safe and healthy!

timabababaluka · Apr 12, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Great shave report and photo Tim. I hope you get the lather figured out.

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Thank you, Clint--I'm working on it this morning.

Have a Wonderful Easter, sir!

Trigger · Apr 12, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD Easter Sunday 04/12/2020

Happy Easter to all! Although I wasn’t planning this shave today, I’m participating in a razor pass around featuring two adjustable razors designed and built by one of the members (@twhite) at The Shave Den, my regular wet shaving hangout. The TAR (Tom’s Adjustable Razor) package consists of two razors, a hefty brass razor and a black aluminum one with a black guncote finish. The brass razor weighs 5.5 oz or 155.9 grams. It’s not a lightweight. The aluminum version weighs in at 55 grams. The OC razor head design reminds me of French Cage Head razors while the overall design is similar to the Gibbs adjustable complete with the 6 point adjustment scale, although the handle is thicker in proportion to the head. Unlike the Gibbs the TAR accommodates modern SS blades that require no modification. I’ll be shaving with the brass razor for the next 4 or 5 days and then will switch to the aluminum for approximately the same number of days. All of my shaves will consist of both head and face shaves, and will use a Suneko DE blade.

For this first shave, I used Lucky Tiger Cream Soap salted with 6 drops of M-Bomb and my Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute brush with a 24mm Badger/Boar hybrid knot. Before lathering up for the first pass, I prepared for the shave with my usual cold water rinse. Prior reviewers commented on the weight of the brass razor, but it seemed to work quite well for shaky old me. In fact, the weight counterbalanced my tremors and allowed me to focus on shave technique. In hand the razor reminds me of my Famex and Le Coq Cage head razors. I took my time with the first WTG pass using short careful strokes with razor set on 4. That initially felt a bit much in the first few strokes, so I dialed it down to 3 which felt right to me. Although the handle felt a bit thicker than I was used to, I quickly grew used to it. Finally, the overall feel of the razor was well-balanced in hand, allowing for the easy provision of ‘negative pressure’.

After lathering up for my second XTG pass, I adjusted the razor down a full step initially to 2, and then back to 2.5 for the second face pass due to a perceived loss of efficiency. When I do a three pass shave, I only do the face on the second pass, restricting the dome shaves to the first and third passes. The razor’s weight, coupled with my new ability to focus only on shave technique, and not tremors, thanks to said weight, left me with only some selective buffing on both face and dome for the third ATG pass. Tom, you may not realize it, but you’ve designed the ideal razor for shaky oldsters. This was a great introductory shave. I never expected to achieve a face and head BBS with this first shave, but that's what happened. I feel clean, smooth, cool, refreshed, and ready for Easter dinner, albeit virtually with my family. Happy Easter to all of you sheltering in place! May God bless you all with safety and health!

RAZOR: TAR (Tom’s Adjustable Razor) in Brass
BLADE: Suneko DE (1)
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute w/ 24mm Hybrid Badger/Boar Knot
SOAP: Lucky Tiger Cream Shave w/ 6 Drops M-Bomb
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum
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Great shave and post Jeff! I always knew you were a heavy hitter!

Trigger · Apr 12, 2020

Paul Turner said: ↑

That's the 4th or 5th time in a short time-span the Queen has been given the red-letter notice(I know it's called something else, but I forget just now). Targeted?
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Poison pen letter?

jgreenepa · Apr 12, 2020

jluc said: ↑

April 12th
Razor: Rex Ambassador
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Zenith boar
Pre-shave: PAA The Cube
Soap: CF Bay Rum
Stirling Bay Rum witch hazel
PAA unscented Star Jelly
AS: CF Bay Rum

Good morning

Wonderful shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Light tickle from the alum.

Happy Easter!

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Great shave and pic! Love that scuttle!

Terry · Apr 12, 2020

Happy Easter!
May you, your family, and friends receive many blessings.
Praying for those who are struggling.

I wanted an easy and close shave today.
Got out my aluminum Razororock Blackhawk V1 along with the complementary software.
This soap takes more time, encouragement and elbow grease to work in my water.
But I got a fine lather.
Loaded it with a new Feather Pro blade.
3 passes on the face, 1 NS, 2 EW.
3 passes on the head 1 NS, 2 EW.

Very Smooth, Clean and no issues.
I really Like this razor and its cousin V2 loaded with a Feather super Pro.
Got 200 super pro blades in the cupboard after this pkg of pro blades are gone.

Hope everyone is OK and doing well.
Another week trying to get through the strange happenings of this world.
Good luck!

Stay safe!
Stay Well!

ENJOY!

tp

jgreenepa · Apr 12, 2020

Trigger said: ↑

Great shave and post Jeff! I always knew you were a heavy hitter!
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Thanks, Joe! Stay safe and healthy, my friend! Any plans for Easter dinner? My stepson and his gf are coming over. The rest of the family will be attending virtually.

myles wilson · Apr 12, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

Happy Easter to all here at 30DC, May God bless and keep you safe and healthy!
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Thank you sir! And to you as well.

clint64 · Apr 12, 2020

jluc said: ↑

Thanks, Clint!
The CF Bay Rum is different but nice. It has ginger and vanilla that set it apart from the others I have. The aftershave does start off kind of synthetic which quickly goes away.

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Thank you Jim. The circle of death is starting in the B&M Bay Rum so I was curious about the CF.

myles wilson · Apr 12, 2020

Good morning. Happy Easter!

jgreenepa · Apr 12, 2020

Terry said: ↑

Happy Easter!
May you, your family, and friends receive many blessings.
Praying for those who are struggling.

I wanted an easy and close shave today.
Got out my aluminum Razororock Blackhawk V1 along with the complementary software.
This soap takes more time, encouragement and elbow grease to work in my water.
But I got a fine lather.
Loaded it with a new Feather Pro blade.
3 passes on the face, 1 NS, 2 EW.
3 passes on the head 1 NS, 2 EW.
View attachment 223151
Very Smooth, Clean and no issues.
I really Like this razor and its cousin V2 loaded with a Feather super Pro.
Got 200 super pro blades in the cupboard after this pkg of pro blades are gone.

Hope everyone is OK and doing well.
Another week trying to get through the strange happenings of this world.
Good luck!

Stay safe!
Stay Well!

ENJOY!

tp
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Happy Easter, my friend! You get it! Nothing like a Feather Super AC shave! All the best to you and yours on this unusual Resurrection Day!

clint64 · Apr 12, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD Easter Sunday 04/12/2020

Happy Easter to all! Although I wasn’t planning this shave today, I’m participating in a razor pass around featuring two adjustable razors designed and built by one of the members (@twhite) at The Shave Den, my regular wet shaving hangout. The TAR (Tom’s Adjustable Razor) package consists of two razors, a hefty brass razor and a black aluminum one with a black guncote finish. The brass razor weighs 5.5 oz or 155.9 grams. It’s not a lightweight. The aluminum version weighs in at 55 grams. The OC razor head design reminds me of French Cage Head razors while the overall design is similar to the Gibbs adjustable complete with the 6 point adjustment scale, although the handle is thicker in proportion to the head. Unlike the Gibbs the TAR accommodates modern SS blades that require no modification. I’ll be shaving with the brass razor for the next 4 or 5 days and then will switch to the aluminum for approximately the same number of days. All of my shaves will consist of both head and face shaves, and will use a Suneko DE blade.

For this first shave, I used Lucky Tiger Cream Soap salted with 6 drops of M-Bomb and my Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute brush with a 24mm Badger/Boar hybrid knot. Before lathering up for the first pass, I prepared for the shave with my usual cold water rinse. Prior reviewers commented on the weight of the brass razor, but it seemed to work quite well for shaky old me. In fact, the weight counterbalanced my tremors and allowed me to focus on shave technique. In hand the razor reminds me of my Famex and Le Coq Cage head razors. I took my time with the first WTG pass using short careful strokes with razor set on 4. That initially felt a bit much in the first few strokes, so I dialed it down to 3 which felt right to me. Although the handle felt a bit thicker than I was used to, I quickly grew used to it. Finally, the overall feel of the razor was well-balanced in hand, allowing for the easy provision of ‘negative pressure’.

After lathering up for my second XTG pass, I adjusted the razor down a full step initially to 2, and then back to 2.5 for the second face pass due to a perceived loss of efficiency. When I do a three pass shave, I only do the face on the second pass, restricting the dome shaves to the first and third passes. The razor’s weight, coupled with my new ability to focus only on shave technique, and not tremors, thanks to said weight, left me with only some selective buffing on both face and dome for the third ATG pass. Tom, you may not realize it, but you’ve designed the ideal razor for shaky oldsters. This was a great introductory shave. I never expected to achieve a face and head BBS with this first shave, but that's what happened. I feel clean, smooth, cool, refreshed, and ready for Easter dinner, albeit virtually with my family. Happy Easter to all of you sheltering in place! May God bless you all with safety and health!

RAZOR: TAR (Tom’s Adjustable Razor) in Brass
BLADE: Suneko DE (1)
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute w/ 24mm Hybrid Badger/Boar Knot
SOAP: Lucky Tiger Cream Shave w/ 6 Drops M-Bomb
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum
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Great shave report and photo Jeff. Excellent maiden voyage with the TAR brass.

jgreenepa · Apr 12, 2020

myles wilson said: ↑

Good morning. Happy Easter!
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Happy Easter, Myles! Hope you’re staying warm! It’s in the high 30s here!

clint64 · Apr 12, 2020

Terry said: ↑

Happy Easter!
May you, your family, and friends receive many blessings.
Praying for those who are struggling.

I wanted an easy and close shave today.
Got out my aluminum Razororock Blackhawk V1 along with the complementary software.
This soap takes more time, encouragement and elbow grease to work in my water.
But I got a fine lather.
Loaded it with a new Feather Pro blade.
3 passes on the face, 1 NS, 2 EW.
3 passes on the head 1 NS, 2 EW.
View attachment 223151
Very Smooth, Clean and no issues.
I really Like this razor and its cousin V2 loaded with a Feather super Pro.
Got 200 super pro blades in the cupboard after this pkg of pro blades are gone.

Hope everyone is OK and doing well.
Another week trying to get through the strange happenings of this world.
Good luck!

Stay safe!
Stay Well!

ENJOY!

tp
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Excellent shave and post Terry. Happy Easter.

jgreenepa · Apr 12, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Great shave report and photo Jeff. Excellent maiden voyage with the TAR brass.
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Thanks, Clint! Tom may not know it, but he’s invented the perfect Parkinson’s razor! LOL,

jluc · Apr 12, 2020

timabababaluka said: ↑

Beautiful Bay Rum shave, Jim--and another gorgeous photo

How does CF bay rum stack up to others? As good as the base PAA uses for some of their scents?
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Thanks, Tim!
I like the CF Bay Rum. My den is crowded with bay rums though so this is doubtful to be a full sized purchase.

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Terry · Apr 12, 2020

wristwatchb said: ↑

The Mayo Clinic dropped 28 appointments on our calendar for late May extending into early June (a period of nearly two weeks), and that is just the evaluation to determine physical readiness for the transplant. I reviewed the details and instructions, and I have a list of clarifying questions. I plan to call first thing on Monday to get some answers. Scheduling and logistics is my thing, and I take it seriously...unlike most of my posts here.

One of the recurring instructions is not to wear any scented products. We'll spend a lot of time with other transplant patients, and apparently this is a real issue. As a result, the colognes and aftershaves won't make the trip with us. I should be able to get by with my normal soaps, though. I don't find soaps scents to linger, and I can always shower after my shave. If needed, I'll order an unscented soap or cream. We'll have some early mornings, so I plan to take one of my birth year adjustable razors and one of my finely crafted @jtspartan brushes with a synthetic knot. My shaves are gonna be top notch, but I will need a haircut big time by then. I looked at the Flowbee website last night. If I get one, you guys will be the last to know.
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Good luck Charlie!!
I pray everyone and everything works out for you!
It's hard living out of a suitcase, but certainly it will be worth it!
Even though I don't say much, you are alway in my prayes.

tp

timabababaluka · Apr 12, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD Easter Sunday 04/12/2020

Happy Easter to all! Although I wasn’t planning this shave today, I’m participating in a razor pass around featuring two adjustable razors designed and built by one of the members (@twhite) at The Shave Den, my regular wet shaving hangout. The TAR (Tom’s Adjustable Razor) package consists of two razors, a hefty brass razor and a black aluminum one with a black guncote finish. The brass razor weighs 5.5 oz or 155.9 grams. It’s not a lightweight. The aluminum version weighs in at 55 grams. The OC razor head design reminds me of French Cage Head razors while the overall design is similar to the Gibbs adjustable complete with the 6 point adjustment scale, although the handle is thicker in proportion to the head. Unlike the Gibbs the TAR accommodates modern SS blades that require no modification. I’ll be shaving with the brass razor for the next 4 or 5 days and then will switch to the aluminum for approximately the same number of days. All of my shaves will consist of both head and face shaves, and will use a Suneko DE blade.

For this first shave, I used Lucky Tiger Cream Soap salted with 6 drops of M-Bomb and my Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute brush with a 24mm Badger/Boar hybrid knot. Before lathering up for the first pass, I prepared for the shave with my usual cold water rinse. Prior reviewers commented on the weight of the brass razor, but it seemed to work quite well for shaky old me. In fact, the weight counterbalanced my tremors and allowed me to focus on shave technique. In hand the razor reminds me of my Famex and Le Coq Cage head razors. I took my time with the first WTG pass using short careful strokes with razor set on 4. That initially felt a bit much in the first few strokes, so I dialed it down to 3 which felt right to me. Although the handle felt a bit thicker than I was used to, I quickly grew used to it. Finally, the overall feel of the razor was well-balanced in hand, allowing for the easy provision of ‘negative pressure’.

After lathering up for my second XTG pass, I adjusted the razor down a full step initially to 2, and then back to 2.5 for the second face pass due to a perceived loss of efficiency. When I do a three pass shave, I only do the face on the second pass, restricting the dome shaves to the first and third passes. The razor’s weight, coupled with my new ability to focus only on shave technique, and not tremors, thanks to said weight, left me with only some selective buffing on both face and dome for the third ATG pass. Tom, you may not realize it, but you’ve designed the ideal razor for shaky oldsters. This was a great introductory shave. I never expected to achieve a face and head BBS with this first shave, but that's what happened. I feel clean, smooth, cool, refreshed, and ready for Easter dinner, albeit virtually with my family. Happy Easter to all of you sheltering in place! May God bless you all with safety and health!

RAZOR: TAR (Tom’s Adjustable Razor) in Brass
BLADE: Suneko DE (1)
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Alpha Shaving T-400 Tribute w/ 24mm Hybrid Badger/Boar Knot
SOAP: Lucky Tiger Cream Shave w/ 6 Drops M-Bomb
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum
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TAR reports!

Based on some of your comments when you shaved with The Hulk (an ironically light weight razor), I had a feeling you and the brass TAR were going to get along famously. Can't wait to see how the next week pans out

A wonderful shave to celebrate Easter--enjoy your digital family get together

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