January 2021 30 Day Rule/30 Day Focus Pic and Discussion Thread- All are Welcome

I’ve never used Ivory snow, Joe. Sort of like MWF on steroids!

 

Saturday January 9, 2021
Razor: Gillette Psycho Tech
Blade: Wizamet (3)
Brush: Sorrentino Clown Puke
Soap: Clown Puke
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Nautica Blue
I decided to start my focus on these 50+ year old Gillette's a day early with my Psycho Tech and Original Key. I always get an irritation free shave from this but doesn't usually last as long before stubble reappears. Better than usual results today so I'm hopeful.I felt my Clown Puke Soap and Brush would compliment the razor well. For those that may ask a Clown Puke Soap is from mushing leftover samples or the last remains of a near gone puck of soap into a tub. Eventually you have a full tub of soap that actually can have an interesting scent that changes as you go thru the tub. It also tends to be one of your better soaps as it can enhance the best characteristics of each of the soaps you put into it working together. Depending on the array of colors of the soap you add it can look like it's name too. The brush got the name as it was the first time Eric Sorrentino poured his own blanks to turn for 3 winners of a drawing in another neighborhood. This was a blank that was made from the remains of each of those 3 that were poured into a mold and turned it into this handle by Eric and I received from him. Topped off with some vintage Aqua Velva and Blue from Nautica. Have a delightful day guys !!

 

SOTD SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 9, 2021

I selected the Christopher Bradley safety razor from Karve Shaving for one last modern artisan safety razor dome shave before the Gillette Safety Razor Week focus which starts tomorrow here at TSD. Before I saw the light I spent a half century of one pass Barbasol shaves with the same Schick Krona until it finally gave up the ghost. My first modern artisan safety razor purchase was the safety razor featured in this photo. My only gripe with the design was the top cap which exposed the blade tabs. Then Karve developed the wide body cap enclosing the tabs and that was that. I prefer Karve’s OC base plates, and this morning’s shave featured the F_OC. It certainly delivered the goods shearing away all stubble evidence since yesterday’s dome shave.

The MrEE Monster Tuxedo Synth is aptly named. The gold anodized aluminum handle feels great in hand. It easily generated the two types of lather I enjoy for my shaves. In fact, it is a real soap/croap/cream eater. Many in our hobby become entranced with scents and as a result accumulate large numbers of soaps and creams. Well, this brush is the answer to your prayers for soap reduction. Now on to my face! The mug shave featured my well-used Frederick Reynolds 5/8 with its very slight smile. This is truly a superb shaver. Light in hand, it nevertheless swept away the Nancy Boy lather and mug stubble with its usual aplomb. Three passes later I was left feeling clean, refreshed and velveteen smooth, just another delightful shave.

RAZOR: Frederick Reynolds 5/8 (Mug), Karve Safety Razor F_OC Plate
BLADE: Polsilver DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: MrEE Aluminum Monster Tuxedo Synth
CREAM: Nancy Boy Signature
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with Glyce Glycerin soap followed by Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Royall Lyme AS/Cologne.

 

That looks like a "Primo" SOTD Photo.
I notice a lot of Black bristles in that Omega knot. You want a REALLY soft knot? Cut those babies off at the base. They will never "break-in"

 

Seriously, excellent, vintage gear today, Dave. The Psycho WITH key and a big bottle of B.B. Williams Aqua Velva. Two big thumbs up.

 

Great shave Jeff and love the brush. I an getting a Gold handle coming up and am deciding on a knot for it. I want a black one too but can't decide on Tuxedo, Timberwolf etc................Yours looks GREAT !

 

Thanks Joseph, Have a great day !

 

That's a great story, and the first part sounds very familiar. Sadly, My wife uses bath soap and a dispos-ABLE @Paul Turner in the shower and my son, uses the brand-new Braun Wet/Dry electric I bought him for Christmas so I don't have anyone to "pass on" my superfluous gear to. Thus making necessary the semi-annual, ridiculously cheap, mega-lot sales.

 

Sending you my address and contact info for your estate planners

 

We’re they custom designed or did they source them from somewhere! I’m really taken with the design!

 

Great shave, Andrew! Does the Electric Sheep smell like Arko?

 

Great and amusing summary, Blair! Yes I know I’mretty boring soap wise. It’s either MWF or Nancy Boy, although I do enjoy Castle Forbes Lime now and then! Enjoy your shaves!

 

Thank you Blair.
1. The clock is ticking. Friday it becomes real when I submit the resignation for retirement papers.
2. Yes, I may develop so storage issues if I continue. I like the idea of the rubber stamp holder but that put SWMBO over the edge.

 

It is definitely good stuff. Would you like me to send you a sample?

 

Lovely shave summary and photo, Barry! Enjoy your Saturday! Hope it’s a bit warmer than here! 28 degrees! (This former Californian is not happy!).

 

Excellent Andrew. I am sure I will have a similar scenario with Anthony in a few years as he is starting to express interest more often in my shaving gear and software. Cool story.

 

Nice Gillette Psycho Tech shave! You’re fortunate to have one! They are somewhat rare! The story behind the tool is interesting! Enjoy your day!

 

Thanks, Dave! Evan (@MrEE) does beautiful work! I have two of his brushes.

 

Thank you, Jeff...Have a safe wonderful weekend my friend, and get those winter thermals out of the closet..The outside temperature in my area at the moment is -1c ,with expectant flurries of snow and freezing conditions to follow this evening. Stay warm and take care my friend.Yours-Barry.

 

Thanks Jeff. I've had 3 over the years but only this one with an original key. That's the rarest part of the equation.