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

Tuesday February 2, 2021
Razor: Weck Gem
Blade: Gem (2)
Brush: Teton Zen Series "Bob Ross"
Soap: Lakewood SOCP (1508.5 Project on Steroids)
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Clubman Citrus Musk
Fragrance: CK One

So I have the WeckGem razor repaired and ready to go for this mornings shave as well as sticking with the SOCP soap. I may covert this 1508.5 into a moderate 3017 and use daily with a few exceptions here and there when needed for my sanity. We actually have doughnut hole break thru this morning.


The razor is easy to get the blade in and positioned. It has blade stops that protect from the corners of the blade. At first it feels light like I'm shaving with a toy but the cutting takes over and you realize it's not a toy but just a light razor (blade holder) At first I was also kinda being careful for fear the head would snap again as it arrived to me but in no time I was just gliding around and it was doing it's think. The epoxy was doing it's job now and the 2 pieces were one. It's easy to find the angle and is comfortable to maintain the angle. The shave is mild for a Gem blade and encouraged you to buff and chase the baby. It was caught with ease and I'm smooth and Velveteen as Jeff @jgreenepa would say. Topped off with the Citrus Musk again and CK One. While shaving and feeling how mild it was, I was thinking maybe I need the 3 dot instead of the 2. No worries there, the 2 did the job with comfort so why mess with a good thing. I'll give this a couple/few more shaves and then get it to the next pass participant. Have a great day Shavers !!!

 

You too Dave.

 

I hope you feel better soon Patrick.

 

Barry I hope you have a great day. Wonderful photo and shave recap as usual.

 

Great work on repairing the razor Dave. You will have that soap gone this month if you stay with it. Take care and be safe today.

 

Thanks Patrick. Stay safe, my friend!

 

Thanks Clint. Hope you have a good day too, hang in there !

 

Thank you Dave. I am going into the office and try to be productive today. Just keep chugging along as best as I can.

 

Thank you Patrick. Mainstream weather loves to just sensationalize their reports. I guess they are trying to be entertaining. Hope you are feeling better

 

You are riding the wave of continuous great shaves Barry! Have a great afternoon!

 

SOTD TUESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Not much to say about today’s shave! Japanese Silver Steel really holds an edge, and the Tanifuji Airi 11/16, although small and dainty, is a true whisker melter! Two sessions on the pasted linen strops and one on leather to finish when combined with my regular three pass MWF protocol, resulted in a polished, almost shiny mug shave surface. The Japanese know how to make a straight razor. After lathering up the gourd, I grabbed my little Ronson safety razor, a deceptively head-heavy shaving tool fitted with a Schick Proline B-20 Injector blade, and blazed through my noggin stubble effortlessly. This little safety razor is remarkably efficient, and really delivered the velveteen goods. The Krampert’s Frostbite was the perfect counterpoint to the almost foot of snow deposited outside my window. I feel clean, velveteen smooth, and quite cool. Time to shovel in front of the garage and our front walkway.

RAZOR: Tanifuji Airi 11/16 (Mug), Ronson Safety Razor (Dome)
BLADE: Schick Proline B-20 Injector
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: MrEE Knurled Aluminum Handle Hybrid Knot #007
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Krampert’s Frostbite AS Splash.

 

Excellent shave lineup and report Jeff. Stay warm today.

 

Veddy nice all around Dave! Have a great day!

 

Thanks Joe,you too !

 

That is fantastic, your Silver membership. Your days of paying for a facility to exercise and of course socialize are it the past.
I can say the same, at least for the exercise part. My gym membership has been my backyard or inside for the past nine years. I made this decision when my gym would not honor the lifetime $99 a year fee when ownership shanked. I have incorporated many methods to inflict “pain” (muscle stimulation) over the year from gymnastics, kettlebells, sprints, bike riding and body weight programs. The one thing I do miss is the group of guys I would see each morning.
Fortunately, we get together periodically with the wives.

Most importantly,Joe, you have managed to take hold of your health, improve to the Beastmode factor and are enjoying life. Now you do not have to dip into your pocket to do so. Now you can put those funds towards the ArtRazor this year. Perhaps the funds for next year can go towards a Jenes Sandor, Drew Dick or a Roman Kamlash to name a few.

 

Wonderful shave Barry.

 

Excellent shave Dave. Bravo on the donought hole development.

 

It's another round of great shaves for you Jeff! Have a great day!

 

Excellent shave this morning Jeff. Take it easy shoveling. How much snow did you get?