December 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion

thank you Clint..

 

thank you Joe..

 

Thank you Evan. I am hopeful next year will be better. However I will be pleasantly surprised if we are not living with Covid in one form or another for a long time.

 

thank you Jeff..

 

Thanks !!

 

The Rover is beautiful. I’m sorry the knot wasn’t up to expectations.

 

That is EXACTLY it. If you can't expect the BEST from the most renowned name in shave brushes, what's the use???
Don't misunderstand, it's the aesthetics of the knot that I am most disappointed.

 

Thank you, Jeff.
I'm sorry for your loss.
In my town COVID is (quite) under control.
I'm proud of this, because I work hard to help my community with informations before than drugs
Check my post on FB.
https://www.facebook.com/pierpaolo.cantone/posts/10221845190390479

 

Superb Sat shave, Joseph! I guess the Simpson knot department went with the rustic Rover look.

 

He's on the slow recovery train, taking a lot of meds and doing physical therapy 3 times a week. He has almost no use of his right arm and has to be helped to get upright so he can use a walker. He appears to be staying positive though. Thank for asking about him.

 

You may be surprised when you use "seasonal" soaps out of season.

 

Awesome Shave Gary!

 

Shave posts for yesterday and today.


Friday's Shave

Mühle R102
Voskhod (3)
Mozingo Brushworks Badger
Combo Lather - MWF and Arko
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
B&M Reserve Classic Aftershave

The MWF is on its last legs after this shave. I loaded the brush heavy with the Fat and applied it to the layer of Arko I had already rubbed onto my face. After a lengthy face lathering session, I got a manageable lather that worked for its designed purpose. That's about as nice as I can say it. The Arko helped stabilize the lather so it wouldn't dissipate before the razor touched my face. Possibly just one more shave with MWF as you can see from the remaining soap in the dish.

The Voskhod on its 3rd use felt a bit tired, but still got the job done. I binned that blade afterwards and have another brand ready to test for the next shave.
Two passes resulted in a comfortable and efficient shave with no irritation. I did have one tiny cut just below my right nostril, which was due to a sideways setdown error on my part. The small amount of blood stopped after the witch hazel wipedown.




Saturday's Shave

Mühle R102
Feather (1)
Wild West Brushworks 'Renaissance'
Razorock Son of Zeus Shaving Soap
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Razorock Son of Zeus Aftershave

I do not remember the last time I used a Feather blade and thought I would give it a go with the Mühle today. It was plenty sharp and seems like another good match for the razor. The huge glue spots welcomed me as I opened the wrapper.

2 slow passes resulted in another comfortable and efficient shave this morning with no irritation or mishaps. I am really happy with the performance of this razor.

I cannot say that the Feather blade performed any better than the Voskhod did on day 1 of its use in this razor. The final results were the same for both.
Day two with the Voskhod on Thursday was also great. Day three on Friday with the Voskhod felt different, but only because it felt like it was losing some sharpness.

 

Aesthetics are a huge part. It seems like they tied the knot where it looks more like a fan instead of a perfect bulb shape.


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That’s great news Andrew.


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Two great looking shaves Andrew. You’ve mastered the beast of a razor.


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thank you Myles..

 

sunday sneak peek


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Thanks, Clint. Based on its reputation as an aggressive razor, I really expected it to be a bit more difficult to use.
Fortunately, as long as I ride the cap, it's been easy to find the best angle of attack.

 

fabulous shaves and pics gents..