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

February 2, 2021
Tatara Masamune
Feather
Tatara/Semogue Boar
Arran Lochranza
Fine Green Vetiver Aftershave

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I decided to sleep in an extra 30 minutes this morning since I felt like I needed the rest. With my well documented lack of patience, the new Arran Lochranza soap arrived yesterday and is up for its maiden voyage today. The soap itself is triple milled and is labeled as patchouli and anise scented. Reading the ingredient listing indicates citrus, peppermint and bay leaf among other oils added to the mix. The result is a well balanced bright earthy scent with a touch of spice in the background. I would rate the scent strength as 4 out of 10. The scent is present throughout the shave but will not interfere with the choice of aftershave or cologne. The container is resin made to look like stone and is a beast at over 500 grams. Luckily most of the weight is in the lid which makes loading easier. Enough already how does it work. The soap was very easy to whip into a rich slick lather. Residual slickness was good enough to buff trouble spots. For my first use I am impressed. The shave was an uneventful drama free BBS affair. A splash of Fine Green Vetiver and I am out the door. I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.

 

Nice discovery, Danny!

 

Thanks Joe! You are exactly right! The money that I used toward my gym membership allowed my to buy my ArtRazor this year. Have a good day!

 

Terrific Tueday shave Clint. Congrats on the new soap. Have an awesome day.

 

Thanks, Joe, a little more than a foot, but it’s still coming! Thank heavens my plow guy showed up. I have a 700 foot curved driveway, which I started shoveling yesterday until SWMBO came out and chased me back into the house. I usually only shovel the walkway from the garage to the front door. I’ll be doing that this morning after I clean up the snow the plow couldn’t get to directly in front of the garage doors. My 74th birthday is the day after tomorrow, and SWMBO apparently would like me present to celebrate it. All three sons and my daughter were informed of yesterday’s escapade resulting in phone calls generally using terms like ‘foolish old coot’ followed by a flurry of texts from some of the grandkids. Apparently that generation is averse to talking on the phone. It’s easier to berate me in written than verbal form. See what you have to look forward to! Dang!!!

 

Lovely Masamune shave, Clint! Glad the soap worked out for you!

 

Hope the sinus feels better, Patrick!

 

Another great Tabac shave this morning.

The Simpson T3 Trafalgar took no prisoners and whipped up some very nice Tabac.

Completed two passes with the Parker SRX on the cheeks and I left it at that. I just did not feel like pushing the SRX any further this morning. The the cheeks are getting easier so that is a plus.

Two passes with the Above the Tie Atlas with R1 plate was a smooth finish to the shave.

Alum was a touch warm and I throwed a splash of Witch Hazel on. Taking a lead from Joe @Trigger I brought out the Pinaud Clubman Aftershave Lotion to finish this baby off. My Clubman has been decanted into glass and has a nice powdery scent. I think it pairs nice with the Tabac. To all of y'all nay sayers this morning let's just go ahead get this out of the way..............

Take care gentlemen and stay warm! Chilly in Bama today.

 

Another lovely shave report, Barry! Schafmilch is great stuff!

 

Great shaving tool use, Danny! As to your software, right back atcha

 

Great shave report with a cool-looking razor, Dave! Enjoy your day!

 

I’ll try! Just a bit of shoveling to take care of. Have to wait until SWMBO retreats to her office, so I can shovel the walkway and the front of the garage.

 

Thanks, Joe! Take care and enjoy your middlers!

 

Happy early birthday, Jeff! You are surrounded by a loving family. It's great to be active, just don't overdo it.

 

Thanks Joe

Great shave and setup Clnt. I'm still on the fence. Staying tuned though.

Great cautious approach to the focus Danny, Have a great day !

Thanks Jeff, be careful and don't push it. I make the same calls to my stepdad at 82 that sneaks out to shovel snow..........

 

I love to see the steady progress with the SRX, Danny. Thanks for joining in on the mini-focus. Slow and steady wins the race with this razor, and I'm glad you have the discipline to ease into a full mug shave. The blade corners will bite, especially on your neck where it is more difficult to maintain the proper blade angle. I'll shave with my SC shortly and get back to the SRX/Tabac focus tomorrow.

The sun's shining here, but the temps are not be predicted to get out of the 30s. I hope to get outside after the doctor's visit this afternoon. Have a good one in the great state of Alabama today!

 

Excellent report, Clint. I concur with your assessment.

 

Thank you, Jeff...The Schafmilch is great stuff!.I've only recently discovered that the original formula was tallow based,however the new vegetal base is fantastic i also have Haslinger Aloe Vera 'vegetal base' which is another favourite of mine..Both soaps don't get top marks for fragrance, but for performance ,slickness and protection, both soaps are superb...Stay safe and enjoy your day. Yours-Barry.

 

Thank you Joe. Have a safe day.

 

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