August 2020 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Thank you Pierpaolo.


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Excellent photo and shave Jim.


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Well thought-out and informative review, Bill. I concur on all of your points, especially the challenge "riding the cap". Because the head is so flat, extra care must be taken when "rounding the corners". Indeed, in some ways, one must mimic the straight, and work for the flattest surfaces possible.

 

Thanks, Clint!

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That’s still a rough schedule Jim. Take care.


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Too funny.


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Thank you Joseph


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Brisket turned out delicious. This image is when I opened the BGE to wrap it. A few hours later it hit optimum temp for tender. Fresh green beans, homemade macaroni, riced cauliflower well seasoned. Delish. Brisket tacos today!

 

Thank you, Clint.
Hoping for a quiet day. Unit startup coverage today which means listening to the radio and responding to any mechanical emergencies.

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Those kind of hours are rough, Jim. Hopefully you won't have to do them too much longer. On the plus side, the extra cash equals more shave gear. We all know you need more of that.

 

You're making me hungry, Blair.
I stopped and picked up breakfast on my way in this morning. Two for the night shift guys and one each for me and my partner. I completely forgot about the crane operator we have here to support us. He got the fourth breakfast.

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SOTD SUNDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2, 2020

Well it’s Day 2 of “Aurum-inspired” August and my shave today featured two golden tools, the head of my Shake Sharp Model 1.5 and the gold lettering on the blade of my evil Dovo Special! The Dovo was definitely sharper than it had been thanks to the ministrations of my son’s sharpening toys. He even pulled out a loop to demonstrate the “mirror” sheen on the edge he’d created for me. I’m still convinced, however, that it's out to get me. I may require a razor exorcism in the future. I still have no idea what straight shavers, like my son, are referring to when they describe a straight razor’s edge as ‘buttery’ or like ‘velvet’. It’s just scary sharp to me.

Thankfully, it was another great mug shave, due to my trusty Shake Sharp! Despite my old nemesis, the Dovo’s, attempts to bite me, I persevered, and with great trepidation, finished the Mug shave with the usual unsatisfactory three pass (WTG, ATG, XTG) DFS. Fortunately, my trusty Shake Sharp rushed to the rescue shearing away the resistant facial stubble, and in its usual effortless manner opening the door to velveteen facial bliss! My two pass (WTG, ATG) Dome shave was a joy, after the fear and anxiety of the mug straight shave, delivering your grateful narrator directly to MWF paved velveteen happiness with another VBBS. I feel velveteen smooth, clean and cool!

RAZOR: Dovo Special (Mug), Shake Sharp Model 1.5 (Dome)
BLADE: Stacked Suneko DEs (4)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Rabid Banana Preshave Cube
BRUSH: MrEE Knurled Aluminum Hybrid Knot
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat w/ 6 drops of M-Bomb
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys Lilac WH and Osage Rub. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.

 

Actually, it was a stupid move. It's not something that needed attempting, since many excellent shaves with the Parker have been completed without that move. It's an advanced technique that, obviously, my skillset isn't ready for. I agree with you about the punishing effect of a shavette. Zero forgiveness. You'll normally see blood before you realized you messed up.
There's a chance the same smell might drift out your way again today. At least the Tabac scent....

 

Nicely done, Jeff!

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Another great photo and shave Jeff. I hope you have a great day.


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Nice image of the shave setup Jeff, good read of your results.

 

Thanks, Jim! Sorry for the exaggeration about your need for razor storage! Don’t work too hard, my friend!

 

Thanks, Blair!

 

Thanks, Clint, you as well! One positive of this Covid thing is not having to dress for church!