April 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

thank you Joe,yourself as well..

 

I wouldn't be motivated with those temperatures as well. I will not use Cryogen until it is at least upper 70's low 80's and I won't see that here until late May or June.

 

Thanks Gary!

 

awesome shave and pic Joseph,one of the reasons i change out the handles on these beauties..not so grippy.curious if shave soaps of the era had today's slickness benefits..probably not..

 

April 15th

Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements - PS Tube 2.0, SS CK-6 & AS/C 'Future Fiction'
Heritage Collection CMON Deluxe 77-4 w/Zenith Boar
J3Customs Kamisori
Thayers WH - Lavender

Well....great example of the scattered thoughts going on in my noggin. Monday I mentioned I'd be doing all tobacco vanilla blends this week.....and this morning screamed PAA's Future Fiction, an incredible citrusy musk w/pepper fragrance. Oops. It's a top 5 contender for the everyday aroma in my den. PAA's scent profile: Citrus (Lemon, Bergamot & Mandarin Orange), White Musk, Jamaican Ginger, White Pepper, Haitian Vetiver, Hiba Wood, Honey Amber, Black Sage, Peppermint, Jerusalem Pine.

3 pass DFS+. Wonderful CK-6 thick and creamy lather this morning from the Zenith boar. First pass WTG, remaining passes (all over) were XTG. Slight bit of irritation on the neck/jawline from the extra work, so I opted for Thayers Witch Hazel today. Instant soothing face feel, light and refreshing scent. Finished off with the matching AS/C. Shave was accompanied with my usual SSC (super strong coffee), and some jamming tunes from my favorite band, RUSH, Moving Pictures album.

Hope everyone has a wonderful Wednesday!

 

Awesome shave Blair!

 

awesome shave and pic Blair..

 

April 15th
GEM Micromatic OC
Stirling Finest/Maple
Stirling Deep Blue Sea combo
Thayers

Next up in the neglected razor rotation is this Micromatic. I've been trying to work through some samples as well, and have only used this GBS once or twice. Whipped up a really nice lather today. I find Stirling is at its best when you start with a brush that is well shaken out and really get a pasty lather on the knot. Pleasant cologny aquatic scent, but my nose isn't sophisticated enough to really identify the individual notes.
Besides the fact that the blade seems like it is done, it was a pleasant 3 pass shave today. No red appeared, which isn't always the case with me and the MMOC. I'm smooth enough, but do need to change the blade.
Have a great day all.

 

awesome shave and pic Jason,good morning..

 

Terrific shave Jason! I agree that a pasty Stirling load on the brush to apply on the face and adding tiny amounts of water while lathering produces great results.

 

April 15

Wizamet w-11
Polsilver Blade 1
Arko Stick
Omega Boar
Aqua Velva AS

Two passes and touch up took care of three days growth.




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Great looking shave Gary. I hope you are doing well.

 

Thank you Joseph.

Thanks Gary.

 

Very nice Joe. I hope you are having a good day.

 

Excellent post Joseph. The Duke 3 is just gorgeous.

 

Avon April shave 15
Brush: Simpsons Trafalgar T3 synthetic
Razor: Neillite 400
Blade: Gillette Super Thin
Soap: D.R. Harris Marlborough
Aftershave: Avon Excalibur

 

Thanks Clint!

 

Wow. Just wow. Love the colors and composition Blair. Terrific shave report and lineup.

 

Simply a wonderful shave and photo Jason. Love the shave bowl.

 

Looking good Angelo. The Trafalgar T3 is a fantastic brush.