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

9nein9 · Jan 27, 2021

jtspartan said: ↑

Yup, I love my E and G as well, Patrick. If you like an aggressive injector, you should try a PAL Injectomatic. It was a meat grinder for a younger Spartan still working on his technique...There is one cheap right now on Canadian eBay, fwiw. There are modern Injectors that are aggressive obviously, but aren't 'cheap like borscht' a la the Injectomatic.
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Thanks Jason. I'll take a look at it.

jtspartan · Jan 27, 2021

9nein9 said: ↑

I find it interesting when people tinker with razors and change stuff up .
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Is it May yet?

b1hart · Jan 27, 2021

Playin' a little Ketchup.....

wristwatchb said: ↑

January 25

Gillette NEW SC
Feather (2)
JR # 160 Louisville Slugger handle w/Omega 10098 boar knot
Tabac soap in the Philly Container
Alum, Witch hazel, USB, Almond oil, CC Bay Rum AS & Aramis EdT

January Rule Shave # 11

A 1+ pass shave last night before bed eradicated just over two days of growth for a remarkably close and comfortable shave. The SC loaded with a Feather blade rewards a light touch. With good skin stretching and a few careful touch-ups, I've conquered the trouble spots around my mouth and chin to routinely achieve BBS in those areas. I can also confidently shave ATG on my neck regardless of the amount of growth. Occasionally I will get a weeper there, so my technique to still has room for improvement.

The Tabac lather goes on pasty with a damp brush, and I usually add water several times by wetting the tips of the bristles. As I do, the lather continues to get slicker and more voluminous. I'll go back to the puck for soap and grab more water as needed during the shave to keep the lather at my preferred consistency.

I keep a "deodorant" applicator of alum on the sink and use it to continually coat my fingertips during the shave, and this helps with skin stretching. If I'm not continually using my off-hand to stretch, I'm being lazy and missing an opportunity to get better shave. Even making the funny faces, I can usually find some area of my skin to stretch. I admit that it looks hilarious at times. I'd never attempt shaving this way in public for fear of being cited for disturbing the peace. I also use alum as part of the post shave by applying it and leaving it on my face for a few minutes while I'm cleaning up.

The CC Bay Rum aftershave is on its last legs. I used a little AS last night, and throwing caution to the wind, I copiously reapplied it this morning along with some Aramis.

This has been a helpful rule for me. I'll continue through month-end and then join @Hembree and other rational men for a shavette/Tabac mini-focus next week.

No sunshine, but we should make it to 50 F today. It was warm enough to get out for a brisk walk in short pants, exposing more surface area to absorb immune system building Vitamin D. The house smells of Lasagna, and my Bride has informed me that we have two basketball games this evening. Life is good indeed.

Grace and Peace, gentlemen, fragheads, and Alabama residents.

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Fabulous Tabac Tuesday combo Charlie! Vitamin D was a welcomed arrival yesterday....we've had almost a week of overcast, drizzly mess. Too many scaredy cat clouds that just didn't want to fly! Lasagna, huh? Sounds yummy.

brit said: ↑

tuesday shave
z-4 canadian tech
nacet
wcs synthetic
wilkison stick
aqua velva

good afternoon gents,nice late shave today..canadian z-4 post war tech /nacet delivered a fine 3 pass bbs,no issues..awesome wilkie stick lather,aqua velva blue to finish..awesome.happy tuesday everyone..
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Very nice Gary! Love the Fairlane model.

Edison Carter said: ↑

January 26
Evening Shave

Sorry guys I had to break my 30DC Rule again.

At the good graces of one Danny @Hembree some goodies showed up. And after the thrashing I took at the hands of the US Honing Brigade for daring to say I was happy with the results I got honing a razors on an elliptically crowned surface, I had to do a repeat just to confirm my results.

The Tabac sample from Danny was used as a pre-shave and face lathered with the most wonderful tool for this practice, the Omega Boar 10098.

I gotta say, I can see exactly why people love this stuff. Wonderful lather and feel. While it ain’t close to making the official Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks, I find it nowhere as bad as the hoity toitys from the City of Brotherly Love.

The razor used, was the incredibly bent and wonky Chinese ZY 430 originally honed to what ZY’s ‘very own honemeister (Master Shifo) considers ‘shave ready’.........not!

I was able to correct it with the use on convexed hones I bought. After getting a lapping plate to be able to lap an elliptical convex surface myself, I worked it on a convexed Naniwa 12k and finished them to a polished edge with cBN pasted balsa strops.

The tool delivered a remarkable evening shave on my normal 3.5 pass pattern.

I spashed on some peppermint eucalyptus witch hazel from Stirling.

Then from the very top of The Max Headroom List of Most Glorious Stanks........Brut from the big ole bottle so generously given by Danny.

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I am so pleased with my shave and the gifts, I’d like to make an offer here to the 30DC.

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If you have a razor that you struggle with getting an edge on that pleases you I would be willing to hone it for you on convexed hones free of any charge for myself.

This must be a razor that you would be willing to sell to me at a previously agreed upon price should you feel upon it’s return to you that I somehow degraded or damaged your piece.

You must allow me to shave with it prior to and after doing any work. I will sanitize before and after with Barbicide.

And you must agree to write and post a report here in the 30DC from a shave before you send it and after you get it back.

And, if you are happy with the edge and wish to see if you can duplicate it at home, I will offer to lap the surface of your Naniwa 12k to convex free. You can then kill the edge on glass and bring it back for yourself. There is material removed in convexing, so I will also offer to buy your stone if you are in anyway unhappy. Lapping will need to be refreshed at some point either back to flat or with one of the plates designed for this purpose.

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Happy shaves guys. I’ll get in another shave or so on my Rule before the month is up.

Once again Danny, thank you for the stuff.
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Very fun read Bill, awesome offer! Tabac, open edge shave, Brut finish....not much better than that!

myles wilson said: ↑

Finally my video uploaded
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Great video and shave setup Myles!

Trigger said: ↑

Jan 26 SOTN

Good evening guys!

Shavette Shave #236
Dovo Shavette
Rockwell 1/2 DE Blade (1)
JR #386 Silvertip Celtic Cross Brush
Stirling Glastonbury SS and AS
Dickenson's Unscented WH (not pictured)
Nivea for Men (not pictured)
Whiskers: 24 hrs

I didn't want to wait for tomorrow because there is a good chance that I will be called in tomorrow. Since last month I have subbed for 4 teachers who were quarantined. I have already worked 14 days this month with 2 days off excluding MLKJr day. I am not complaining by any means. I believe in taking the work when offered, unless I have some important appointment.

Ok, let me talk about tonight's shave.
Now that my Bay Rum soap is kaput, I decided to go with Glastonbury. I figured the JR 386 brush would be a good fit to keep the Brit theme intact. Well, I should have used my Parker shavette to really keep it intact. Lol! The JR #386 is my top gun and it really is quite soft. It whipped up a creamy, slick snd hydrated lather. The scent was becoming more pronounced as I was loading the brush, but died down as I was shavimg. Since I only had 24 hours growth, I only needed one pass to get me BBS -. However, I did 2 passes and minor touchup to be a tad under full BBS. Realistically, it was BBS, but I felt some invisible stubble ATG on a tiny patch below my right jawline. Happy to state that there were no wounds nor irritation.

My post shave felt great!
The Dickenson's witch hazel perked up my skin. I have to say that the initial medicine like scent is a little off-putting, but I don't mind using it. Mmm! Isn't this supposed to be unscented? The Nivea aftershave balm was quite soothing as my skin soaked it all in like a sponge.
Finally, the pièce de résistance was applying the matching aftershave. It smelled nice, but it did give me a little burn. Have a nice evenimg guys! View attachment 244343
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Very nice combination and shave Joe! Love that JR brush handle.

clint64 · Jan 27, 2021

Hembree said: ↑

Beautiful shave Clint and I hope your headache gets better. I ain't no doctor but you have been under too much stress lately with work. You need to try and get a short vacation in. Take care.
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Thank you Danny. I am trying to coordinate a long weekend in Tampa to visit Asha and enjoy some downtime.

clint64 · Jan 27, 2021

jtspartan said: ↑

I don't recall ever seeing that soap before, Clint. Looks like a nice metal bowl as well. Hope the headaches subside.
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I don't recall when Swati went to Dubai. I used it a couple of times and put it on the shelf. The bowl is very nice. I am just glad she supports my hobby.

clint64 · Jan 27, 2021

Trigger said: ↑

Sounds like a great plan! Maybe you should at least take a 3 day weekend once a month and 2 3 day weekends during your "slow" months. I can't tell you how to run your consulting work, but it is just a suggestion.
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I am planning on taking more time off this year. Last year just seemed to never stop and run together.

myles wilson · Jan 27, 2021

b1hart said: ↑

Playin' a little Ketchup.....

Fabulous Tabac Tuesday combo Charlie! Vitamin D was a welcomed arrival yesterday....we've had almost a week of overcast, drizzly mess. Too many scaredy cat clouds that just didn't want to fly! Lasagna, huh? Sounds yummy.

Very nice Gary! Love the Fairlane model.

Very fun read Bill, awesome offer! Tabac, open edge shave, Brut finish....not much better than that!

Great video and shave setup Myles!

Very nice combination and shave Joe! Love that JR brush handle.
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Thanks Blair!

blondblue · Jan 27, 2021

All right fellas.....the first blade has been inserted into the Red Tip. (Astra), for tomorrow's shave. Let's see how this baby takes to shavesoap. It feels kind of soft-looks a little flimsy(the blade).

brit · Jan 27, 2021

Primotenore said: ↑

Love the shave and the Fairlane, Gary. I drove a '69 'til it rusted out. Excellent 351 engine. Lot's of get up 'n go.
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thank you Joseph.finally got it finished after 2+ years....one of my favorite fords..

brit · Jan 27, 2021

Edison Carter said: ↑

Fairlane 500?
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yes sir,1966 R code 427..

b1hart · Jan 27, 2021

JACarbone said: ↑

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Shavette Shave # 117

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Razor Retro Shavette
Blade: Kai Captain Pro Titan Pro Touch MG
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T2 Sovereign Synthetic
Lather: Stirling Sharped Dressed Man
Aftershave: Stirling Sharp Dressed Man
Additional Care:
Barbero Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

A wonderful shave with the Stirling SDM. The introductory shave with the new acquired Simpson Trafalgar T2, a birthday gift from my daughter, easily whipped up a nice lather that provided slickness and cushion for another shavette shave.

The usual three passes have left my face smooth, a close to BBS as possible. I am looking good and smelling phenomenal. Have a great day gentlemen.
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Very nice combination Joe! Big fan of the Trafalgar knots. Hope you have a great day!

brit · Jan 27, 2021

Trigger said: ↑

Great shave, backdrop and lineup Gary!
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thank you Joe..

wristwatchb · Jan 27, 2021

myles wilson said: ↑

Finally my video uploaded
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Myles, great job on the video!

brit · Jan 27, 2021

wednesday shave
brit 60s tech
nacet
rr 400 synthetic
lea

good morning gents..lovely lea shave this morning..the brit 60s tech gave a fine bbs in 3 smooth passes in the usual configuration..awesome..happy wednesday everyone..

b1hart · Jan 27, 2021

Dave in KY said: ↑

Wednesday January 27, 2021
Razor: Hand Polished Yates 921 H Plate
Blade: Wizamet (?)
Brush: SV 2.0 Cocobolo
Soap: SV Felce Aromatica 4.3
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Avon Windjammer
Fragrance: Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet

Great shave with the SV Felce Aromatica paired with the Windjammer and Blenheim Bouquet. I'm thinking this Hand Polished Yates may be on the chopping blocks as I prefer the feel of the same model in the stonewashed finish. Bust day today and hope everyone has a good and safe day !
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Neat combination Dave! SV's Felce Aromatica, great fragrance. Too bad about the polished Yates, sure is Purdy! Happy Wednesday!

clint64 said: ↑

January 27, 2021
Wolfman WR1-OC Ti (0.74mm) with Triad Aristocrat Ti
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
Rubberset #3 with WSP HMW
Molton Brown Shave Soap
Fine Green Vetiver

Happy Hump Day. Continuing into the dark confines of the shave cabinet, I found another seldom used soap, Molton Brown. Swati got this soap as a gift for me while she was on a business trip to Dubai. The scent opens with citrus over a woody base. I find the scent very pleasing and wish the scent strength was stronger. The soap is easy lather and provides good protection. I don't think it works as well as several of my other EU soaps like LEA. So I would recommend buying one of the others. Three passes and touch ups ended in a drama free BBS shave. A splash of Fine Green Vetiver and I think I am ready for the day. My headache is still hanging around but is much better than yesterday. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
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Love the shiny gear with the contrasting setting Clint! Very cool. Hope the headaches subside quickly...that's no fun at all. Have a better happy hump day!

jgreenepa said: ↑

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SOTD WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 27, 2021

Today’s mug shave featured one of the older razors in the den, the Boker Sheffield Cast Steel French Point 5/8. The razor was masterfully restored a few months ago and delivered with a great edge. Cast steel does not hold an edge like silver or yasuki (Tamaghane) steel, and requires more frequent refreshes. Nevertheless, the shave was a three pass delight. The dome shave featured my FrankenFamex which consists of an ATT Atlas handle, a Rockwell Top Cap, and the adjustable Famex Cagehead baseplate. One tightens for less efficiency (mildness) and loosens for more efficiency (aggression). When loaded with a Feather blade she always delivers a flawless two pass dolphin smooth result. I added the A&E Post-Shave Serum to the mix and discovered the it appears designed to complement the great skin benefits of the A&E Shaving Butter. I feel clean, refreshed and velveteen smooth.

RAZOR: H. Boker Sheffield French Point 5/8 (Mug), FrankenFamex
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Viking Silvertip Badger
CREAM/CROAP: A&E Shaving Butter
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with A&E Post-Shave Serum.
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Super razors and setup Jeff! The FrankenFamex is a looker for sure.

jgreenepa · Jan 27, 2021

clint64 said: ↑

Oh she is right. My ears are ring so loudly, I can't hear or think. My tinnitus is due to hearing damage from loud noises. I guess I need to go back to the Ear Nose and Throat Doc and see about getting hearing aids. He said several years ago that hearing aids would help with the tinnitus. I just didn't want to admit I needed them at the time. Damn getting old sucks.

If your body is a temple, I would certainly be guilty of vandalism and more likely arson. I spent a lifetime living for the day and ignoring the consequences. At least I had a damn good time.
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I hear you, my friend! Take it from someone farther down the path than you, hearing aids are a good thing. If you’re looking, the best deal to be had is from Costco. I have their hearing aids. You’ll get a full checkup and a customized fitting. I can even take calls or listen to movies over mine. You’ll be amazed at the high frequency sounds you’ve been missing over the years!

jgreenepa · Jan 27, 2021

Primotenore said: ↑

January Focus

Vintage Williams~~Simpson CH3~~2011 Mühle R41/Feather~~Aramis Havana
Really "Jonesing" for a tallow Williams shave and seeing that today is Wednesday, went for it.
Eschewed the bloom and loaded the CH3, creating the lather mostly on the puck,
then I transferred to the Aesop bowl and with only one breach-clearing ,
I was left with this bountiful, beautiful, breathtaking lather:

That's a shine, fellows. Not from some unicorn tears, or castor oil, or whatever today's artisans
are using, just the real deal tallow soap.
Mic drop.
This lather was slick enough for some good old-fashioned buffing. Yes, buffing.
With a 2011 R41 and a Feather blade!
Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Enough self-aggrandizing...maybe, but suffice it to say, the shave was veddy nice.
De-soaped the epidermis with some Dickinson's in the never-ending bottle.
A 1/2 t. of Proraso aftershave balm, followed by about 7-8 spritzes of...
Aramis Havana (1994)
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Good shave, Josep! Enjoy your day!

jgreenepa · Jan 27, 2021

brit said: ↑

wednesday shave
brit 60s tech
nacet
rr 400 synthetic
lea

good morning gents..lovely lea shave this morning..the brit 60s tech gave a fine bbs in 3 smooth passes in the usual configuration..awesome..happy wednesday everyone..
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Another Tech shave! Good for you, Gary! I would need more variety in my shaves, but that’s me! Enjoy your day!

Trigger · Jan 27, 2021

b1hart said: ↑

Playin' a little Ketchup.....

Fabulous Tabac Tuesday combo Charlie! Vitamin D was a welcomed arrival yesterday....we've had almost a week of overcast, drizzly mess. Too many scaredy cat clouds that just didn't want to fly! Lasagna, huh? Sounds yummy.

Very nice Gary! Love the Fairlane model.

Very fun read Bill, awesome offer! Tabac, open edge shave, Brut finish....not much better than that!

Great video and shave setup Myles!

Very nice combination and shave Joe! Love that JR brush handle.
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Thank you Blair! I am going to use that brush more often. I should because it is my #1 brush.

brit · Jan 27, 2021

9nein9 said: ↑

Great setup Gary! Love the Wilkinson stick.
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thank you Patrick..

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What's your 2021 Shaving Resolution?

I am going to finally finish up some shave gear.

I am undertaking a No-Buy 2021.

I am going to finally complete a 30 DAY RULE.

I am going to complete a 30 DAY FOCUS.

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I am going to complete a 30 DAY FOCUS.

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