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

Once someone tolerates and/or likes Arko, Tabac and Clubman, you really have to put some thought into the scent. Perhaps something with a very strong cannibus scent or gasoline scent. Maybe Chiseled Face Redneck soap.

 

Awesome shaves Jeff and sorry the Riga is not up there.

 

Thanks Joe and you as well.

 

Good to hear from you Andrew and a purdy picture. Take care.

 

Texas on Fire was some of the nastiest stuff I have ever smelled. I smoked at the time and it still was nasty. Worst order of stuff I ever made. I was so disgusted I threw away $60 of Stirling soaps and aftershaves.

 

Awesome shave Pierpaolo!

 

Thanks Patrick and no.....your previous picture was enough to let me know that I ain't tough enough. I do have a few toque though.

 

Great shaves even with the nicks Joe. Nicks are normally not in your routine. It will be better next time. Take care.

 

I like it and have the Soap and Splash I have WCS Campfire also which is a great campfire scent too but the lather is not impressive.......

 

....and we thank you Joe!

 

@jtspartan

Sorry that's too easy for Charlie!
How about having Charlie shave with a girly scented soap from Stirling, such as Duchess, Iniquity for Her, Sweet Stuff, or Shadow Orchard. Sorry Charlie!

 

That stuff took my breath. Just nasty. Even grandma's purse with year old certs smells better

 

oh boy..

 

I'm on the way!

 

To all you...ahem...gentlemen...attempting to assist @jtspartan

 

You will take that I know.

 

Rough being a blind and nose-blind squirrel. I've learned how different our olfactory receptors can be. I had Stirling Vanilla Bean Espresso and it was rancid to me (I really thought something was wrong with the batch) but a member insisted on trading a soap to me for it and he said it was perfect, just like the one he had when he got it. Sometimes something doesn't agree with our receptors. It's all good

 

Thanks Danny! I just experimented to see if I can use Cremo with a shavette for a headshave. I got my answer with a big fat no. On the 250th shavette shave, I will do the headshave with the shave soap. The Cremo doesn't soften the hair for an open blwde to cut easily. However, it has enough slickness for me when I use a safety razor.

 

Glad to hear things weren't worse with the razor, Barry. Do you anything to 'modify' those blades besides despining them?

The SOA is always a great thing, Joe. Love the resin pour in that Wolf Whiskers as well. You really do have a unique collection of brushes. Very cool.

Congrats on the soap, Dave. I have looked at that BBS razor a few times. It seems to be very well regarded. Italian Barber really does seem to be making some inventive, quality, Canadian made shavers at a really decent price these days. Not all just cookie cutter ideas, either. The V3 OC Hawk, the Jaws versions of the Gamechanger, this BBS, etc.

Very nice pic, Clint. Sorry about the red. Yup, time to grate that puck...at least that SV soap is in a nice enough tub. Some of the special edition tubs look great, but as you know are kind of flimsy on top and don't screw down.

Congrats on the new soap, Danny. I detest small tubs as well- either too small or not enough room on top (or not screwing down, for a different rant) are issues for sure.

Another great frag review, Joseph. What boar knot did you put in that Rubberset 400 #3? Asking for a friend...

Fine L'Orange Noir is an excellent TdH dupe as well and it appears that they haven't discontinued it.

Congrats on the new software, Gary. What do you think of that Razor Emporium handle? Besides the whole 'no crack in it', is it an improvement?

The stunning Heritage! The Wolfie! The colour-matching! Fantastic, Jim.

Reaching for Old Spice is always a good idea, Jeff. Do you feel there are any differences between the Big Fellow and regular OTs, besides the heavy handle?

We'll leave the light on, Andrew. We've all had periods like that. Looking forward to seeing your reports again soon.

What do you think of those higher end Vie Long synthetics, Pierpaolo?

Joe, have you seen the Cremo shavesticks? I know you like Cremo and have stated that you find shavesticks easy to use as well. I didn't even know they made them until I saw them in a store here in town last week.