April 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Thanks, Keith! I was drafted into the service in the late 60s, and never spoke about it to my family - awful memories - but Sam learned about it from his Aunt Jo, my sister. He joined the navy right out of High School and became a medic. He’s seen the elephant! Despite all that, I still see him as my little blonde haired boy! My wife is very upset with me, but I’m leaving the house to see if I can deliver some of her wonderful turkey noodle soup to my daughter-in-law. They won’t allow me into the hospital to see Sam, but I have to do something! He was untubated last night, so his chance of recovery is down to 20%. Please pray for him!

 

Yes . Cant live without one

 

Nice recap Tom!!

 

Good days and bad Jeff. The crushing pain is gone at least so its more bearable now .

 

Its funny how some products surprise you. I like the Stirling for headshaves myself . Have a few others that aren't bad either .

 

SOTD THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 2020

Decided to end April with one of my favorite vintage razors. I was fortunate to source this NOS LaResche 51 from the very end of their safety razor production. It’s a marvelous shaver. Since I have to be out of the house for the rest of the day, I decided to keep things brief today. My oldest son sent back my heavy (1 lb) Rearden 316L SS handled synth knot brush. It’s much heavier than other brushes, but the synthetic knot is unique in that this type of knot is usually used in make up brushes. It’s softer than my other synthetics and seems to retain water better. It generated a great 6 drop M-Bomb salted MWF lather for my two and a half pass (WTG, ATG, ATG) face and noggin BBS shave this morning. I feel clean, cool, smooth and refreshed today!

RAZOR: LaResche 51
BLADE: Polsilver (2)
PREP: Cold water rinse
BRUSH: Rearden Razor 316L SS Synth Knot
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat salted with 6 drops of M-Bomb
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Thayers Lavender WH and finished with Murray & Lanman Florida Water AS/Cologne

 

So sorry to hear, Jeff. Continued prayers for a full recovery.

Be safe my friend.

 

Awesome report, photos, and razor--glad the Baby Smooth clicked so quickly for you! Black razors are awesome, btw

 

thank you Clint,..

 

Beautiful photo and an awesome way to end the month! That brush is super cool! Is there an angle on that SS Hawk that doesn't look gorgeous?

 

thank you Joe,good morning..

 

thank you Jim..

 

cool shaves and pics Tom..

 

Old School Classic with a modern twist. “Iced Water Shave”

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Rod George Catacomb 2
Blade: Super Max Platinum
Brush: PAA Atomic Rocket 26 mm
Lather: Williams Mug Soap
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Musk
Additional Care:
Barbero Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
C.O. Bigelow Elxir Red Balm

 

April 30th

Razor: Gillette Fatboy E2
Blade: Astra SS
Brush: Parker Faux Horn Silver Tip
PS: Proraso Red
SS & AS: Stirling Deep Blue Sea

Had go use my first replated Fatboy. Stripped anodically in glycerol sulferic acid and replated in nickel acetate the results on this one had me hooked.

Lovely DFS shave this morning with the Astrs SS and the FB on 5. I decided not to push it too hard as my skin can only take so much BBS before it goes diaper rash rough (DRR).

Ordered another $250 in tools this morning. I was going to build a forge but found out I can buy one for about $50 more than buying the parts to make one. I'm getting a little excited about this project. Next step is usually extreme frustration, a temper tantrum, bitter resolve, small success, repeat the loop a few times, sufficient success. Stay tuned.

 

Man! It really is the end of the month (always excited to see the calendar). It's been a pleasure following your adventures this month

A beautiful Bay Rum shave to end the month is always appropriate--that Genesis looks amazing!

 

i don't think they knew that..,saw the sales,found the bottles..maybe they had a shaving party..but it happened quite regular..

 

very cool,any ideas?

 

Thanks, Jim!

 

Thank you, Tim!

Looking good, Joe! Tough to be Grumpy with that shave.