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

My father was in his 70's and still shoveling snow. However, he was a truck driver delivering furniture to stores and homes so he was used to physical labor.
I would say that anyone over 60 shouldn't be shoveling snow unless you are in very good shape and in very good shape. The caveat is to take your time and take frequent breaks. As for me, I would pay someone to shovel if I wasn't able to do so.

 

Thank you Joe...The Haslinger Schafmilch soap was the star of the shave...Superb stuff...Have a great afternoon too Joe. Take Care. Yours-Barry.

 

On this 3rd day of the month, I am ready to project a winner in the survey.....but I'll be nice and give it time.

 

Thank you Clint...Have a great day too. Take care. Yours-Barry.

 

Excellent shave Danny! Congrats on 2 passes with the shavette! I'm glad that you liked the Tabac/Clubman pairing. I use Old Spice as well to complement Tabac. Pretty soon, you will no longer need to use a safety to pickup your shavette shaves. Have a great day!

 

I am off today so I am going to try to dig out my car later today.

 

February 2nd
Barbasol Floating Head w Astra SP (1)
APShaveCo GELousy / BRM
Barrister’s Reserve Cool
Thayers
Booster Polar Ice AS

Pulled out the FH as the Karve didn’t make it yesterday. Whipped up an ok lather, but I had to squeeze the knot out for a 3rd pass. For a noted overlatherer, that constitutes a fail. There is now a loonie-sized doughnut hole exposed- I’d guess somewhere around 12-14 shaves.
I had 3 smooth and efficient passes. Too bad there aren’t more of these razors out there to keep the price down for folks as they really are one of the great DEs of the past. Finished with the decent Canadian stink. This travel bottle is all I kept and to be honest, I don’t even remember decanting some into this before I included the big bottle in a trade. I do know I mbombed and glycerined the big bottle. It needed more ‘polar’.
PS- got a new phone last month and I swear the camera picks up more than my eyes can see. I wiped the razor, yet I see dust. Yeesh.
Have a great day all!

 

Veddy nice shave and the camera phone gives a nice picture! Have a great day Jason!

 

Thank you Joe.

Thank you Jeff. Take care shoveling that snow.

Thank you Dave. I found a place selling the refill for the other scent at $14. Swati gave me a shave bowl with lid for Christmas so I might order that scent in a refill

Thank you Primo. I am looking forward to your description of the green box scent.

 

February Focus

Arran Machrie~~Simpson 90th Anniversary Astor~~Wade & Butcher~~Nasomatto Duro
Like our friend, Clint, I received a new soap yesterday and decided it needed a testing.
This one is Machrie by Arran, a manufacturer in Scotland.
"Machrie (Scottish Gaelic: Am Machaire) is a village on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland.
Machrie Bay can be found on the West Coast. The village is within the parish of Kilmory."
"The word "machrie" is derived from the Gaelic "machair," which refers to the rugged salt grass links
on which traditional Scottish golf courses are laid out."
(Courtesy of Wikipedia)
Here is a picture of the ingredient list:



I would concur with Clint, regarding the scent strength, which I would rate a 2.5/5
Personally, that's about exactly where I want my soaps. I am eschewing strongly-scented soaps,
in favor of soaps, that when I rinse and clean my face with Witch Hazel, the scent is gone.
First and foremost, and Charlie, you can add this to Primo's list of dislikes:
The Puck flops in the bowl.
Nope, ain't gonna happen, so, (comma) I grated the already triple-milled soap
and pressed it back into the composite bowl (not real stone) utilizing my 58mm Rancilio Espresso tamper.
Aaahhhh....much better.
While a full-blown bloom was not necessary, I did wet the puck; poured off the H2O and showered.
With the able assistance of my Simpson Astor, I created some darn-fine lather for the maiden shave.

As you can see, there is a lovely shine.

The scent, I would describe as "Blue". Very similar to the old B&M Oceania.
Blue, salty water, sandy beach, sunny sky.
If, this were a post-shave fragrance, I would leave it on the shelf until late spring/summer.
Lathering does remind me of the latest iteration of Floris 89, BUT, without the drying aspect.
Good protection and above-average slickness. The W&B had no problems during the shave.
The soap rinses fairy cleanly and I can't comment on post-shave, because I de-soap my face thoroughly.
Today's scent is a wonderful, woody, aromatic, heady creation from Nasomatto.


Blast of Dr. Pepper, followed by a dreamy, woody dry down.​

 

Nice shave and Beautiful razor Jason

 

Nice shave Joseph. Thanks for the thoughts on the soap. Between you and Clint I don't think it's a have to buy for me. Cool marketing in the bowl though. Have a great day !

 

I agree, Dave. It's a very good soap, but so is every soap in my den. I would be interested in your "must buy" soaps.

 

NONE right now as I'm attempting to reduce the den back to at least a manageable 50ish. Would have to be a better scent and stronger scent strength as well as performer to feel the need grab it. More than just the cool container

 

February 2nd

Castle Forbes Lime SC
Jayaruh #288 Spalted wood w/synthetic
Enoch v1.0 (-bar)
Schick Proline B-30 (2)
Phoenix Artisan Accoutrements Star Jelly ASB
Pinaud Citrus Musk

In for February....absolutely AWESOME intro Maestro @Primotenore! Been a very busy past few days, between family obligations and getting ready for the '21 motorsport season that's already started here down here in North Texas. Vehicle maintenance being the most time consuming, tearing out a slightly leaky radiator.....installing new unit as well as it's plumbing in the Beast, also in the process of replumbing the transmission cooling system (fixing an unexperienced tech's mistake). Some time spent installing sound improvement goodies for all the miles ahead. Just a bunch of simple stuff .

Yesterday was a skip day, no use getting all fancied up when knee deep in grunge tooling under/around a work truck. Today was some older gear, felt like new again though. I should've re-mailed to myself to complete the bond . Hit the circle of death on the Castle Forbes, it'll be a deep sixer project for awhile. Jayaruh's spalted wood handle loaded with the synthetic knot whipped up an incredible Castle Forbes lather, thick, slick and super lime exploding fragrance throughout two passes. Super smooth results from the Enoch V1.0 (-bar), 2 slight weepers, one from a set down issue, the other from the ATG stroke on the lower right neck with too much pressure removing precious epidermis. Nothing worrisome from either crimson spillage, easily dispatched with PAA's after shave balm. Finished with another oldie but a goodie, Pinaud's Citrus Lime Musk. It got wifey's ok for the day, and that's the bonus.

Hope everyone has a Terrific Tuesday!

 

Great read Blair. Have a good day!

 

SOTD 20210202 Picasso
by IschiaPP @ Forio
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Heinrich L. Thäter 49125/1
Silberspitze Dachs 3-streifen, 24x50x101mm
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Picasso Antiage
Crema, Sapone, Balsamo
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FrankenRazor PP1914
(Ever Ready 1924 Shovel Head / Brass Adapter by GPC@ilRasoio / Maggard Razors MR14 Aluminium Handle)
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GEM by Personna
SE Stainless Steel PTFE Coated #4
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#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan

Full size:
https://imgur.com/DiOVffA
Soundtrack:
John Coltrane - Giant Steps
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Super shave and a very descriptive post Joseph! Have a great day!

 

thank you Patrick..sounds like you've got the basics covered..stay safe..

 

Terrific Tuesday shave Blair! Enjoy the day!