November 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

Trigger · Nov 21, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

NOvember 21st
GEM MMOC w Gem
Omega Pro/Poculi beehive
Fine L’Orange Noir SS
Thayers
Stirling Arcadia AS
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Had a lazy two pass shave a few minutes ago before doing some weekend errands. Last unused brush this month in the No Repeat focus. A few razors left, though. Everything worked as it should, loving this scent, and I’m out the door.
Have a great day all!
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Great pic, gear and shave, Jason!

myles wilson · Nov 21, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Great looking shave Myles.

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Thank you Clint!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

palmolive fox said: ↑

21st November 2020.

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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Cussons Imperial Leather ~ Arctic Ocean & Icelandic Moss Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.

Simple ~ Sensitive Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Semogue 830.
Face Lather.
Soap : Scottish Fine Shaving Soap.
Blade: Euromax Platinum half blade. (1)
Razor: Yaqi Katana.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./P&G ~ Old Spice Classic ASL./Nivea Men ~ Sensitive PSB.

Greetings,

Another new eclectic shave set up to start the weekend.

Maiden shave with the Katana SE razor a early christmas present to myself of which i will be using with all my SOTDs for the next two weeks to get myself aquainted to shaving with it.
The maiden shave verdict?...Let me briefly start by saying the half DE blade wasn't that difficult to load with a few more practices it shouldn't be a problem for me...The Euromax Platinum half blades i find isn't an aggressive blade,but is a good suitable matched with the assertive katana making a smooth efficient duo...As with any razor i shave with either aggressive or non-aggressive i treated the Katana with the respect it rightly deserved.
The razor has a good blade feel which didn't give me any reason for concern, and i found my shaving angle easily after 5-7 seconds on the first pass feeling comfortable shaving with each pass. What i like about the Katana is the audio feedback which tells me it's cutting through my stubble and i've found the right shaving angle...The efficiency of this razor i like very much i was very near BBS smooth after the second pass but carried on just for the sheer pleasure of the shave & to use up the remaining lather left in my brush.

I can't compare the katana with my vintage SE razors as it has a completely different feel & design...All in all, for a maiden shave it felt comfortable throughout the full shave mowing through my stubble effortlessly.

It's only my maiden shave with the Katana, but i feel it's going become a regular firm favourite in my razor rotation... A enjoyable comfortable 3 pass + pick ups very near BBS maiden shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Nivea Men ~ Sensitive PSB.

My face is feeling super smooth and smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.
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Nice shave, Barry!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

palmolive fox said: ↑

21st November 2020.

View attachment 239506

Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower / Cussons Imperial Leather ~ Arctic Ocean & Icelandic Moss Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.

Simple ~ Sensitive Bar Soap + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Semogue 830.
Face Lather.
Soap : Scottish Fine Shaving Soap.
Blade: Euromax Platinum half blade. (1)
Razor: Yaqi Katana.

Post:
Cold Water Face Rinse./Homemade peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Witch Hazel Mixture./P&G ~ Old Spice Classic ASL./Nivea Men ~ Sensitive PSB.

Greetings,

Another new eclectic shave set up to start the weekend.

Maiden shave with the Katana SE razor a early christmas present to myself of which i will be using with all my SOTDs for the next two weeks to get myself aquainted to shaving with it.
The maiden shave verdict?...Let me briefly start by saying the half DE blade wasn't that difficult to load with a few more practices it shouldn't be a problem for me...The Euromax Platinum half blades i find isn't an aggressive blade,but is a good suitable matched with the assertive katana making a smooth efficient duo...As with any razor i shave with either aggressive or non-aggressive i treated the Katana with the respect it rightly deserved.
The razor has a good blade feel which didn't give me any reason for concern, and i found my shaving angle easily after 5-7 seconds on the first pass feeling comfortable shaving with each pass. What i like about the Katana is the audio feedback which tells me it's cutting through my stubble and i've found the right shaving angle...The efficiency of this razor i like very much i was very near BBS smooth after the second pass but carried on just for the sheer pleasure of the shave & to use up the remaining lather left in my brush.

I can't compare the katana with my vintage SE razors as it has a completely different feel & design...All in all, for a maiden shave it felt comfortable throughout the full shave mowing through my stubble effortlessly.

It's only my maiden shave with the Katana, but i feel it's going become a regular firm favourite in my razor rotation... A enjoyable comfortable 3 pass + pick ups very near BBS maiden shave with no errors to report.

Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Nivea Men ~ Sensitive PSB.

My face is feeling super smooth and smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.
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Nice shave, Barry!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

jluc said: ↑

November 21st
Razor: RR GC .68
Blade: SuperMax Blue Diamond (1)
Brush: PAA Solar Flare
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: PAA Doppelganger Gold
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Star Jelly
AS: PAA Doppelganger Gold

Good morning!

Wonderful shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.

Have a great day!

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Great orange-themed photo and shave, Jim!

jluc · Nov 21, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

Great orange-themed photo and shave, Jim!
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Thanks, Jeff!

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jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

brit said: ↑

saturday shave
1940 gold prewar tech
platinum
bbj custom
turkish copper bowl
figaro oud

good morning gents..a quite peaceful early saturday shave devoid of morning traffic,and other weekly noise.nice simple products.hot green tea on the brew.2+ pass bbs smooth and smelling fine..have a great day everyone..
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Nice shave, Gary! Beautiful staging!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

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November 21, 2020
Merica (WSC & Yates)
Tatra Platinum
Elite Razor “Tres Amigos” with Envy White 2 Band
SV Desert Vetiver
Fine Green Vetiver Aftershave

Happy Saturday Everyone. The SV Desert Vetiver scent is fantastic. It has the vetiver note but it is green and fresh. SV soaps just work well for me. This morning was the 9th consecutive shave with the Merica. Three passes and touch ups ended in a drama free BBS shave. A splash of Fine Green Vetiver and I am off to run some errands and tick off a few things on the "To Do List". I hope everyone has a great Saturday.
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Another great Merica shave, Clint! Hope your day went well!

PLAla · Nov 21, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Enjoy the beach Perry. Happy Anniversary.

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Thank you, Clint!

PLAla · Nov 21, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2020

My current bride suffers from a severe fragrance allergy which can lead to migraines. My first wife loved both AS and Cologne resulting in a comfortable collection of AS and cologne, but give as she’s currently residing on the other side of the grass I’m usually limited to scentless products with the exception of lime, and as long as it isn’t too long lasting. Today’s selection fit the Bill and provided the foundation for a delightful shave.

Despite the fact that the Dovo Special I selected for today’s mug shave led to a fearful facial injury five years ago, it was my first straight razor and is a tremendous shaver. I have come to enjoy shaving with it. This morning’s shave was a two pass (WTG, XTG) that left your humble narrator clean an velveteen. The Feather Super loaded in my Vector cleaned up my dome in its usual one and 1/2 pass (ATG) way and delivered a comparable dome shave. The combined shave left me in very pleasant lime-scented, velveteen bliss.

RAZOR: Dovo Special 5/8 (Mug), Blackland Vector (Dome)
BLADE: Feather Super
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Rearden Razor 316L SS Tuxedo Synth
CREAM: Castle Forbes Lime
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Old Spice Fresh Lime.
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jtspartan said: ↑

NOvember 21st
GEM MMOC w Gem
Omega Pro/Poculi beehive
Fine L’Orange Noir SS
Thayers
Stirling Arcadia AS
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Had a lazy two pass shave a few minutes ago before doing some weekend errands. Last unused brush this month in the No Repeat focus. A few razors left, though. Everything worked as it should, loving this scent, and I’m out the door.
Have a great day all!
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Fine shaves, Jeff and Jason!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

Trigger said: ↑

Nov 21 SOTD

Good morning guys!

Shavette shave #220
Parker SRB
Rockwell 1/2 DE Blade (4)
Omega Pro 49
Stirling Bay Rum SS and AS
Whiskers: 36 hrs

I was too lazy and used the same setup as my last shave. Everything worked well. Only did a 2 passer with no touchups for a BBS - shave without any drama. Applied a liberal dose of the matching aftershave to finish. I am off to meet Joe C for breakfast at our usual diner. Have a great day guys!

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Great shave, Joe! Hope you guys enjoyed breakfast! I’d like to join you two after I’m vaccinated, if I make it that far! Given these current spikes, who knows!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

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SRS # 420

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Satin Tip Badger
Lather: Proraso Aloe and Vitamin E
Aftershave: Derby City Chop Shop Small Batch Tonic- Winter Reserve
Additional Care:
Barbero Alum Block
Stirling Tea Tree Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Avery nice, close and comfortable shave this morning with the first straight that I added to my den. I picked up the TI in 2002. I used it sporadically until a little over three years ago due to a lack of confidence in my technique. Eventually, I mustard up the courage to forge on.

SWMBO loved the smoothness but is not a fan of the Small Batch scent. I like it, so it stays in the den.
This morning I will be joining our friend Joe, @Trigger, for breakfast at our local diner.
Have a great day gentlemen.
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Great-looking razor, Joe! Hope you guys enjoyed breakfast!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

Paul Turner said: ↑

Nice shave this morning...as the world knows, I don't do many reviews of canned sophisticated goo, as there isn't much to describe, but for a man like me who gets Knicks and cuts now and again, it's a work of art, just as any shave-soap shave is. I had Barbasol, probably the best of the canned persuasion. It's one thing to do the application, another thing to do the actual shave. N. Porcupine Alley decided to give me hard time removing the Astroturf(especially in the area where I get most Knicks). I worked at it and worked at it and worked(aaaah, you know the rest)until I finally got everything cleared off. A tiny Knick appeared but it "came off" with the cold water rinse at shave's end. A little more work across the jawline than I would have liked, but you have to do what's necessary. Nice job along Cactus Nation. One pass, as that is all I do for canned stuff. A healthy dose of Clubman Reserve Whiskey Woods to close. I'll give it a Super Duper Excellent--mighta been higher except for that additional work over N.Porcupine.
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Great shave, Paul!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

PLAla said: ↑

SOTD November 21, 2020

Brush: Satin Tip 'The Purest' synthetic
Razor: Schick J1
Blade: Schick
Lather: Mitchell's Wool Fat
Post: Witch hazel, Fine L'Orange Noir aftershave

Greetings from the beautiful Gulf Coast! Today happens to be our 11th wedding anniversary. We're going to keep it low-key today and have a nicer dinner tomorrow or Monday. This is my setup for the week and I also have American Blend along with me.

Enjoy your day!

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Lovely shave, Perry! Happy anniversary and stay safe!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

Droo78 said: ↑

Saturday's Shave

'56 Gillette Red Tip
Gillette Platinum (1)
Turn-N-Shave 'Potluck'
Cella Shaving Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Epsilon Blue Mediterranean Aftershave

The new products definitely lived up to my expectations today. First run with Cella and Epsilon was outstanding.
Cella comes in a rather small jar, so loading the brush was trickier than usual. After a 30 second load of the brush, the resulting voluminous lather was slick, creamy, smelled great and did not dissipate. What else could I ask for? Oh yeah, the post shave feels nice too...
Epsilon Blue is right in my wheelhouse. Wonderful scent, strong menthol, and a light skin feel with no stickiness. Having already used an Epsilon sample and also another Floid Blue dupe, B&M Reserve Cool, I knew this big bottle was going to be a solid investment.

As for the shave, 3 passes with the Red Tip this morning provided a comfortable and efficient BBS result without irritation or mishaps.

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Great Red Tip shave, Andrew! Enjoy your day!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

Douglas Carey said: ↑

Supply: Single Edge 2.0, Classic
Blade: Schick (5)
Brush: Leo Frilot Gelousy Fan from APShaveco.
Soap: Cream Proraso Green
Aftershave: Proraso Green.
Bowl: Timeless

Always nice to have a new brush. This brush performed great. Whipped up a good lather. The Single Edge 2.0 Classic made short work out of my whiskers.
Enjoy your weekend.

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Great shave, Doug! Love the outdoor backdrop! Like that brush handle!

Droo78 · Nov 21, 2020

jgreenepa said: ↑

Great Red Tip shave, Andrew! Enjoy your day!
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Thank you, Jeff! You as well.

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

jtspartan said: ↑

NOvember 21st
GEM MMOC w Gem
Omega Pro/Poculi beehive
Fine L’Orange Noir SS
Thayers
Stirling Arcadia AS
View attachment 239549
Had a lazy two pass shave a few minutes ago before doing some weekend errands. Last unused brush this month in the No Repeat focus. A few razors left, though. Everything worked as it should, loving this scent, and I’m out the door.
Have a great day all!
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Great MMOC Shave, Jason! Cool brush handle! Enjoy your day!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

Droo78 said: ↑

Great looking shave, Jeff!
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Thanks, Andrew!

jgreenepa · Nov 21, 2020

clint64 said: ↑

Wonderful shave and photo Jeff.

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Thanks, Clint!

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