April 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

very cool..i am getting some much needed time with my wife of 20 or so years..all we have done is work for the man..simple is good..smell the roses everyone..its due..

 

I know the feeling, Gary! I’ll be doing the same tomorrow! Supposed to be a bright sunny day in the mid 50s. Great convertible weather!

 

I agree Jeff, Colonial makes some nice razors.

Thank you Tim. I am really enjoying the soap and aftershave.

 

Thanks, Clint! Those are my plans!

 

everyone is out of stock in my circle.unless i shop overseas..on my list when the troubles are subsiding..thank you sir..

 

Bravo Evan.

 

We’re definitely in agreement, Clint! Their Silversmith is probably my favorite modern DE.

 

awesome.the 'stang is the glass roof model..i love it..mine is in the middle..my friends are on either side..

 

Thank you Jason. Work just shows no signs of letting up. That sure beats the alternative though.

 

Gary, PM me your address. I’ll send you a few tucks.

 

Well thanks Tim!
But ya gotta be the right kinda person to live out in "the sticks".
It looks beautiful in pictures, sounds like a great time, party on.
But there are difficulties that most who live in cities and even small towns that aren't taken in to consideration.
I recently cut down some trees and with the high winds I now have some rather large trees to remove.
Also the wildlife isn't like a bambi movie.
Also when the sun goes down, it's dark, really dark.
Taking the trash to the road can become unlike any city dwellers would understand.
But it is fine if you like living out here.
tp

 

Awesome shave and gear, Evan!

Camo jammies, tp cuffs, and a cheese watch--it's a different kind of panache, but panache all the same

 

Thanks Clint!
Hope your fine too.
tp

 

thank you sir,most grateful..

 

So true! Glad you can enjoy it, Gary

 

April 13
Good evening guys!
I normally don't straight shave 3 days in a row, but it is a nice break from staying inside most of the time.
Sraight razor shave #156
W F E Engels 5/8 square point
C-Mon Heritage Collection Super Badger HD
Stirling Bay Rum SS and AS
Nivea ASB (not pictured)
I did the pasty load method and painted my face. Added bits of water to work the lather numerous times and got the nice, uniform, creamy result. Before the prep, I decided to refresh this razor by Croxing it, then 20 laps on fabric and 40+ on the leather. Two passes gave me an irritation-free IBSS++ with a weeper. The weeper disappeared just with cold water. As I have mentioned, this is Antique April for me so all of my razors will be vintage and this Engel is no exception. This razor is at least 100 yrs old and still give very nice shave. Splashed that awesome Bay Rum and didn't get much of a burn. Moisturized my face with Nivea to keep my skin looking good. Tomorrow will be a no shave day! Have a nice evening gents!

 

awesome shave and pic Joe.cool razor..

 

Beautiful set up, Joe--that brush is stunning, and the perfect companion to an equally stunning razor!

 

Cool, I’m going on a drive with one of my buddies in the local Triumph club. Here’s a shot of his car: