March 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. ALL are Welcome!

brit · Mar 3, 2021

Dave in KY said: ↑

Wednesday March 3, 2021
Razor: Schick Type F
Blade: Schick (?)
Brush: Unbranded Burma Shave Boar (My 1st Brush bought in 1979)
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Vintage Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb

I was fortunate to pick one of these up at a reasonable price versus the Stupid Money they go for at times and I LOVE it. Always have when seen in others shave of the day pics ( Looking especially at you Matt @120inna55 who takes crazy good photos) and even more after getting it and enjoying the shaves with it. Is it better/effective than any other Injector razor ? No, not really. But the experience in how something feels in your hand adds or takes away from the shave experience for me and I enjoy METAL tools. That's just me. I still enjoy the few other injectors I have but this is my favorite Injector. The Vintage Williams just gives such a nice shave and feel of a refreshed face when done. The Vintage Aqua Velva just adds to that and has a slight medicinal vetiver type scent to me versus the aquatic fresh scent you get from what we associate with Aqua Velva that's the Blue formula. Threw some modern EdT at the shave with the Spicebomb to wrap things up. My time will be limited here going forward as I handle some other things higher on the priority list (I know this is debatable) As some have said I will read ALL I can and use the like button too but posting may be down. It may take me a bit to wean myself off my forum addiction but that's the goal/need. Have a great day everyone !!
View attachment 246936
Click to expand...

JACarbone said: ↑

View attachment 246934

SRS # 465

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Dovo Best
Brush: Opus Shaving Brushes “Underdog” Boar
Lather: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Aftershave: PAA Atomic Age Bay Rum
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Day 2 of 6 of the @Edison Carter Dovo Straight Mini -Focus. Same results as yesterday were provided by this razor in the three pass mode. A super smooth shave without any hiccups. The Opus Boar easily whipped up a voluminous lather that easily could have been used to do a head shave if that was in the thought process.

The strength of scent with both the soap and splash of PAA products is well documented. The PAA AABR falls into this category. From past experience, I will be smelling this juice long into the evening. Yes, it is Happy Hump Day for sure.

My day will be with the Yutes, as always, however, I do have a meeting at 10:00 with the lady that coordinates the various insurances provided to the school district employees. The meeting is to discuss health, dental and eventual Medicare Insurance in retirement. Fortunately for me, I will not have to pick up the COBRA plan option as my wife, also an employee in the district as a school administrator, will pick up the Family Plan costs. So I am good for about another 3 years before the Medicare piece will kick in. Yes, SWMBO has to keep me in the lap of luxury I am accustom to. So the march towards the MOLC continues. .....

Have a great day gentlemen.
Click to expand...

clint64 said: ↑

March 3, 2021
Feather AS-D2
Feather
MrEE with SHD 2 Band
Mike’s Bay Rum
Dominica Grand Bay Rum Aftershave

Happy Humpday Everyone. Today is my maiden voyage with the Feather AS-D2. After looking at the razor, I decided the MrEE brush would be a perfect match for the razor. Inspired by @Primotenore , I reached for a Mike's soap but went with Bay Rum instead of Vetiver. The MrEE brush did a wonderful job loading and lathering the Mike's Bay Rum. I loaded the Feather AS-D2 with a new Feather DE razor blade. I stuck with my traditional three pass shave. After touch ups and buffing I ended up with a drama free BBS shave. While this is a mild razor, it delivers a shave that is just as close as the much more aggressive R102. Thus far I very happy with the the razor. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
Click to expand...

Hembree said: ↑

View attachment 246940
Round two with the Tatara Nodachi.

The Nodachi and I are forming a better relationship. It is not where it needs to be but it is improving.

Tatara Nodachi
Mitchell’s Wool Fat Soap
Astra SP Blade (fresh)
Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Witch Hazel
Back Tie Gentleman

The T3 beat the brakes off of the MWF this morning. Hard to beat the Fat.

Decided to tone down the Nodachi so I throwed a fresh Astra SP in it it. The Astra was smooth sailing and I really could not tell much difference between it and the Feather in the Nodachi. Three great passes and then I went for the alum.....much better than yesterday. The alum was warm and not scalding hot. The warmth was pretty much even across the shave. I would say this is a BBS. I really like the shaves the Nodachi gives. I just need to get it dialed on in.

A little witch hazel followed by Black Tie Gentleman which I think is a dupe of Tom Ford's Tobacco Vanille.

O.K. the jury is still out on the Nodachi and I am not ready to enter into negotiations with Clint. I just wonder if I need to get Charlie @wristwatchb to mediate if and when the time comes. I probably could not afford Charlie's commission rate. You have to pay Charlie in cookies......lots of cookies.

Take care gentlemen and I hope your day is great.
Click to expand...

jgreenepa said: ↑

View attachment 246939
SOTD WEDNESDAY MORNING, MARCH 3, 2021

This morning’s shave featured an all Japanese shaving tools focus, and represented a supportive shave for my good friend, Clint, on his first AS-D2 outing. In that spirit I grabbed my own AS-D2. The Seki Feather AS-D2 was one of the first stainless steel safety razors and represents an engineered design improvement over its predecessor, the AS-D1, an altogether too mild safety razor with an exaggerated negative blade exposure resulting in a very mild shave. The AS-D2 was one of, if not the first safety razor to be constructed of marine grade 316L stainless steel via a CNC process. There were other stainless steel CNC built razors at the time (cf original Tradere), but they represented the use of other stainless steel alloys for the most part.

This razor was designed for “riding the bar” and featured a very narrow sweet spot that promoted a much more acute shaving angle taking full advantage of the hyper sharp Feather DE blade it was engineered around. I have a relatively thick heavy whiskers and used my AS-D2 a year or so ago to reduce almost three weeks of whisker growth following a hospital stay. It took it down like a champ, leaving me dolphin smooth. It required no extensive buffing, only an experienced knowledge of its very narrow sweet spot. Those who dismiss it as a “mild” razor just never learned the proper angle to shave with it. This morning it effortlessly sheared away my dome stubble in my usual two ATG passes.

In keeping with my Japanese shaving tools theme I selected the Tanifuji Airi 11/16, the first Japanese straight razor in my humble collection. My son, Ben, a straight shaver of several decades experience, has a very large Japanese silver and Tamaghane steel straight razor collection (100+). He provided me with this first razor after honing it on his then newly complete jnat progression. It was my first whisker-melting, Japanese silver steel shave. I now own two others, and am on the hunt for others guided by my son’s expertise. This morning, after a quick refresh last night, this petite little gem blazed through my mug whiskers in three slow, delightful passes, leaving me clean and refreshed with that delightful velveteen, porcelain smooth skin feel result I seek in every shave I undertake.

RAZOR: Tanifuji Airi 11/16 (Mug), Feather AS-D2 Safety Razor (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Rooney Ebony Pure Badger
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Pre de Provence Bergamot & Thyme AS Balm.
Click to expand...

Paul Turner said: ↑

This morning's shave(and shower too for that matter, prior to the shave)was with COLD water.I know there's a thread in here devoted to cold-water shavers. I am not one of them, but will do it if I HAVE to, which was today. 0:25 at the loading dock for a 2-pass shave.Both passes went real well. Again, I spent more time spreading the soap around(did that yesterday, too, as we recall). The toughest it got for me was right below the nose, but I bet my nose-hair trimmer will take good care of that later. No complaints. I'll give it an OuttaThis World Excellent but does that mean all my shaves from here on out will be with cold water? Well, yes, if pigs fly.
Click to expand...

jluc said: ↑

March 3rd
Razor: Blackland Dart
Blade: Gillette Winner (3)
Brush: Simpson CH2 synthetic
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: PAA Astra Planeta
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Astra Planeta Star Jelly
AS: PAA Astra Planeta

Good morning!

Excellent shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Just the lightest tickle from the alum in the left hollow of my neck. It's official, the Dart and I are buddies again.

I think I'm going to head out and make breakfast on the flattop. Steak, egg and cheese scramble with onions and jalapeno mixed in for good measure.

Have a great day!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

jtspartan said: ↑

March 3rd
Goodwill #175 w Wizamet (2)
APShave SynBad /Poculi
JOHS Apothecary
Thayers
CL Unconditional Surrender AS
View attachment 246946
Pulled out the cousin of the LC, the Goodwill with the NEW style baseplate. Moved the Wizamet over and away we go. Next up in the 'old soap' rotation is the Apothecary, which I picked up early in 2017. It had just been discontinued by Jeeves, fwiw.
Whipped up an exceptional lather in this light, minty scent. 3 easy passes has me passing the cotton ball test. For some reason, there was some minor blade chatter that usually isn't there. The blade is held differently in this Goodwill than in anything else Gillette had at the time. 2 very short mortices that recess into the top cap is about it. It does work, but isn't as mindless to load as any of the News. Other Goodwills have decorative mortices that go through the top cap with OT style baseplates. What do you expect from razors that were given away as long as you got the blades that came with them...
Finished with the great Unconditional Surrender. I've always loved the face feel of these CL splashes.
Have a great day all!
Click to expand...

Terry said: ↑

Hello everybody.
My wife is still in the hospital but stable.
Hopefully she will show signs of improvement the next couple days.

The morning shave was ok.
Still not like I'm used to but I want to give it another go round or two so I can fine tune and learn the tool.
View attachment 246947
Broke out the shaving cream and mug too.
I normally use soap and skin lather but with keeping it interesting, I switched.
Face shave was much better but the head shave still needs tweaked.
I know, some are thinking, isn't it interesting enough shaving your face and head with an open blade DE razor and a new Feather blade every shave???
Guess not.

I'm trying to keep my mind positive and productive and out of the darkness.
So if you see a picture of me hanging upside down, 100 feet into the air, blind folded while open blade shaving...

No worries.

I'm just trying to keep my mind busy.

Hopefully my wife gets better soon, but I'm in a waiting game.

All
Enjoy

tp
Click to expand...

Primotenore said: ↑

Wednesday, March 3

Mike's~~Simpson~~Detroit National~~Oud 24 Hours
Sticking with Mike's. Nothing more to add.
The straight proved easy to use, no issues at all.
Finished with a Barry-inspired EdP.
Oud 24 Hours.
The name is not indicative of the scent, as there is no hint of Oud.
This is said to be very close to Tom Ford Black Orchid, and having tested the TF, I agree.
Went easy on the sprays, just two and avoided my clothing.
View attachment 246949
View attachment 246950
Click to expand...

Trigger said: ↑

Mar 3 2021 SOTD

Good morning fellow 30 DC shavers!

Straight Shave #244
15/16 Wostenholm Near Wedge Square Pt
Omega Pro 49 Boar Brush
Cella SS
Stirling Piacenza AS
Dickinson's WH - not pictured
Nivea ASB - not pictured
Whiskers: 41 hours

I am dedicating this shave to my mother who is in Heaven. Today would've been her 91st birthday.
I decided to pick out my Wosty near wedge because I haven't used it in awhile and I have a heavy enough stubble to warrant its use. Loaded my brush with the Cella a number of times to facelather because the soap is filled to the brim. I really don't need the soap overflowing from the tub. The smell from the soap is definitely awesome and it does provide a nice, slick lather as well. The Wosty did a great job mowing down my stubble on my first pass and I could have called it right there. However, I like 2 passes and got a near BBS without any problems and no touchups were required. Did my usual postshave routine to end this tribute shave to my mom. As an afterthought I decided to headshave using the same gear, but replaced the Wosty with my Model T. With a Rockwell blade loaded in the Model T, I got a nice smooth headshave. Have an awesome day guys! View attachment 246951
Click to expand...

Droo78 said: ↑

Wednesday's Shave

As is my usual routine, I awoke and was up before the rooster crows, but unfortunately, I did get to go see Curtis Loew...

Late last night, after I got everyone and everything settled in the household, I took the time to make a SOTD picture so that I could post this morning's shave. It was a WONDERFUL shave!

RazoRock Game Changer .68 OC
Gillette/Wilkinson Sword Blade (1)
Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Mike's Hungarian Lavender Shaving Soap
T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Fine Lavender Pour Homme Aftershave

I've been using the T3 brush almost exclusively since it arrived. What a wonderful brush! Also, I have been using the new Game Changer razor almost exclusively since its arrival. What a great razor!! The (new to me) Gillette/Wilkinson Sword blade performed like a champ this morning and reminds me of the Personna Platinum Chrome blades (the ones I have that are made in Germany). Very smooth and still sharp enough to bypass any tugging issues. I'll keep these blades around and will most likely order more when needed.

The Mike's Hungarian Lavender was everything I had hoped it would be. Based on the glorious reviews (mainly by @Primotenore and @clint64 ), I had a good idea it would be a winner. I already have experience with the soap base because of the Bay Rum variety I already use from Mike's. It's simply an outstanding, no-frills, high-quality product!

The Fine Lavender Pour Homme aftershave has been on "my list" ever since I received the sample of it about three years ago. I should not have waited so long to order a full bottle. It is a terrific scent and pairs well with the Mike's Lavender soap.

The T3 is also such a great brush that has had NO issue at all whipping up a tremendous lather any time I have used it. What a great value too!
I have also been bowl lathering exclusively (except for when I use shave sticks), for about 2.5 months now. I've found it helps me get the lather to the best possible consistency that I require for my preferences.

View attachment 246952
Click to expand...

MrEE said: ↑

March 3rd

30DC Day 2

Rasor: '47 Gillette Aristocrat
Blade: Astra SS (2)
Brush: MrEE Chubby 2 Clone
SS & AS: Stirling Mountain Man

A great 2nd day. Looking at my face I see a little irritation, but it's been there for a few days. I'd skipped a couple days, which I don't do very often, and I tried to mow it down per the normal process. I'm pretty sure I needed a lighter first pass which usually isn't needed when I shave every day. Live and learn. This 'crat is pretty mild compared to my normal favorites. I have to work just a little harder to get that BBS finish. We'll see how I do in a few weeks.

View attachment 246955
Click to expand...

ischiapp said: ↑

SOTD 20210303 Nerone
by IschiaPP @ Forio
•••
Heinrich L. Thäter 49125/1
Silberspitze Dachs 3-streifen, 24x50x101mm
---
Phoenix Shaving (PAA) Doppelganger Black Label
Formula CK-6 Shaving Soap & Star Jelly AfterShave
---
Colonial Razors The General V1
Aluminium 6061, Black Anodized B1, 44g, 50x96mm
---
KAI Industries Co. Ltd Captain Titan Mild ProTouch MG #6
---
Bottega Verde Uomo Pepe Nero EDT Vapo
•••
#Shave #WetShaving #WetShavers
#ShaveOfTheDay #ShaveLikeaMan

Full size:
https://imgur.com/bfcJkf1
Soundtrack:
Ludovico Einaudi - Nuvole Nere

Click to expand...

myles wilson said: ↑

Real quick 2 pass with the gem feather weight, this art of shaving pairs nicely with the polo green aftershave, no cuts or irritation on this shave. Most importantly left with a close shave and smelling great. I order the edt for polo green so that will be great layering with the aftershave. Hope everyone is having a great day!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Click to expand...

fantastic set ups,shaves and pics gentlemen.happy hump day..

clint64 · Mar 3, 2021

Hembree said: ↑

The brush and the razor are a great match Clint. Great first outing with the AS-D2. Hope your day is great.
Click to expand...

Thank you Danny. I think I picked a winner this time. Today has been up and down. From dinner time last night onward was just freaking awful.

brit · Mar 3, 2021

wednesday shave
brit gold flare tip rocket
platinum
eveready h40 badger
paa black label

good day gents..
fabulous bbs shave in 2+ usual passes with the 1959 gold rocket
lovely Dior dupe lather built with the restored ever-ready badger
finished up with the matching splash.
awesome
have a great day everyone

clint64 · Mar 3, 2021

myles wilson said: ↑

Real quick 2 pass with the gem feather weight, this art of shaving pairs nicely with the polo green aftershave, no cuts or irritation on this shave. Most importantly left with a close shave and smelling great. I order the edt for polo green so that will be great layering with the aftershave. Hope everyone is having a great day!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Click to expand...

Great looking shave Myles.

Hembree · Mar 3, 2021

Paul Turner said: ↑

This morning's shave(and shower too for that matter, prior to the shave)was with COLD water.I know there's a thread in here devoted to cold-water shavers. I am not one of them, but will do it if I HAVE to, which was today. 0:25 at the loading dock for a 2-pass shave.Both passes went real well. Again, I spent more time spreading the soap around(did that yesterday, too, as we recall). The toughest it got for me was right below the nose, but I bet my nose-hair trimmer will take good care of that later. No complaints. I'll give it an OuttaThis World Excellent but does that mean all my shaves from here on out will be with cold water? Well, yes, if pigs fly.
Click to expand...

Awesome shave Paul. Is your hot water tank not working?

clint64 · Mar 3, 2021

brit said: ↑

fantastic set ups,shaves and pics gentlemen.happy hump day..
Click to expand...

Thank you Gary.

brit said: ↑

wednesday shave
brit gold flare tip rocket
platinum
eveready h40 badger
paa black label

good day gents..
fabulous bbs shave in 2+ usual passes with the 1959 gold rocket
lovely Dior dupe lather built with the restored ever-ready badger
finished up with the matching splash.
awesome
have a great day everyone

Click to expand...

Wow. That razor is gorgeous, Gary.

Hembree · Mar 3, 2021

JACarbone said: ↑

Ah, let the courting continue. Fine looking shave Danny. Regarding Charlie, @wristwatchb, just send him a boat load of chocolate chip or oatmeal raisin. You could even be daring by sending him a fruitcake.
Click to expand...

Thanks Joe....the razor is coming around. You have to be careful feeding Charlie.....he may not leave.

myles wilson · Mar 3, 2021

brit said: ↑

fantastic set ups,shaves and pics gentlemen.happy hump day..
Click to expand...

Thanks Gary!

brit · Mar 3, 2021

clint64 said: ↑

Thank you Gary.

Wow. That razor is gorgeous, Gary.
Click to expand...

thank you Clint..it gets a go on rare occasions...i got the set NOS so i want to keep it nice..

myles wilson · Mar 3, 2021

clint64 said: ↑

Great looking shave Myles.
Click to expand...

Thank You Clint!

Hembree · Mar 3, 2021

jluc said: ↑

March 3rd
Razor: Blackland Dart
Blade: Gillette Winner (3)
Brush: Simpson CH2 synthetic
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: PAA Astra Planeta
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
PAA Astra Planeta Star Jelly
AS: PAA Astra Planeta

Good morning!

Excellent shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Just the lightest tickle from the alum in the left hollow of my neck. It's official, the Dart and I are buddies again.

I think I'm going to head out and make breakfast on the flattop. Steak, egg and cheese scramble with onions and jalapeno mixed in for good measure.

Have a great day!

Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

Awesome shave and picture Jim. I am sure breakfast will be delicious!

Hembree · Mar 3, 2021

jtspartan said: ↑

March 3rd
Goodwill #175 w Wizamet (2)
APShave SynBad /Poculi
JOHS Apothecary
Thayers
CL Unconditional Surrender AS
View attachment 246946
Pulled out the cousin of the LC, the Goodwill with the NEW style baseplate. Moved the Wizamet over and away we go. Next up in the 'old soap' rotation is the Apothecary, which I picked up early in 2017. It had just been discontinued by Jeeves, fwiw.
Whipped up an exceptional lather in this light, minty scent. 3 easy passes has me passing the cotton ball test. For some reason, there was some minor blade chatter that usually isn't there. The blade is held differently in this Goodwill than in anything else Gillette had at the time. 2 very short mortices that recess into the top cap is about it. It does work, but isn't as mindless to load as any of the News. Other Goodwills have decorative mortices that go through the top cap with OT style baseplates. What do you expect from razors that were given away as long as you got the blades that came with them...
Finished with the great Unconditional Surrender. I've always loved the face feel of these CL splashes.
Have a great day all!
Click to expand...

Beautiful shave and picture Jason. I have always found the Goodwills to be very interesting razors. Take care.

Hembree · Mar 3, 2021

Terry said: ↑

Hello everybody.
My wife is still in the hospital but stable.
Hopefully she will show signs of improvement the next couple days.

The morning shave was ok.
Still not like I'm used to but I want to give it another go round or two so I can fine tune and learn the tool.
View attachment 246947
Broke out the shaving cream and mug too.
I normally use soap and skin lather but with keeping it interesting, I switched.
Face shave was much better but the head shave still needs tweaked.
I know, some are thinking, isn't it interesting enough shaving your face and head with an open blade DE razor and a new Feather blade every shave???
Guess not.

I'm trying to keep my mind positive and productive and out of the darkness.
So if you see a picture of me hanging upside down, 100 feet into the air, blind folded while open blade shaving...

No worries.

I'm just trying to keep my mind busy.

Hopefully my wife gets better soon, but I'm in a waiting game.

All
Enjoy

tp
Click to expand...

Great shave Terry and y'all are in my prayers. Hang in there brother.

Hembree · Mar 3, 2021

Primotenore said: ↑

Wednesday, March 3

Mike's~~Simpson~~Detroit National~~Oud 24 Hours
Sticking with Mike's. Nothing more to add.
The straight proved easy to use, no issues at all.
Finished with a Barry-inspired EdP.
Oud 24 Hours.
The name is not indicative of the scent, as there is no hint of Oud.
This is said to be very close to Tom Ford Black Orchid, and having tested the TF, I agree.
Went easy on the sprays, just two and avoided my clothing.
View attachment 246949
View attachment 246950
Click to expand...

Gorgeous shave Joseph!

Hembree · Mar 3, 2021

Trigger said: ↑

Mar 3 2021 SOTD

Good morning fellow 30 DC shavers!

Straight Shave #244
15/16 Wostenholm Near Wedge Square Pt
Omega Pro 49 Boar Brush
Cella SS
Stirling Piacenza AS
Dickinson's WH - not pictured
Nivea ASB - not pictured
Whiskers: 41 hours

I am dedicating this shave to my mother who is in Heaven. Today would've been her 91st birthday.
I decided to pick out my Wosty near wedge because I haven't used it in awhile and I have a heavy enough stubble to warrant its use. Loaded my brush with the Cella a number of times to facelather because the soap is filled to the brim. I really don't need the soap overflowing from the tub. The smell from the soap is definitely awesome and it does provide a nice, slick lather as well. The Wosty did a great job mowing down my stubble on my first pass and I could have called it right there. However, I like 2 passes and got a near BBS without any problems and no touchups were required. Did my usual postshave routine to end this tribute shave to my mom. As an afterthought I decided to headshave using the same gear, but replaced the Wosty with my Model T. With a Rockwell blade loaded in the Model T, I got a nice smooth headshave. Have an awesome day guys! View attachment 246951
Click to expand...

Great shave to mom Joe! I bet she was a very special lady.

Hembree · Mar 3, 2021

jtspartan said: ↑

That is a very informative and honest assessment of the Nodachi, Danny. I'm not surprised the Astra didn't move the needle that much from a Feather. I find the Astra SP gets a little bad press now and then even though it is a top tier blade. I think it is because perhaps it not as sharp as some of it's Russian Gillette brethren. It makes up for it in smoothness, though, and it isn't like it is dull by any means.
Click to expand...

Thanks Jason. I have always enjoyed the Astra SPs and they seem to be my go to blades. Take care.

Trigger · Mar 3, 2021

Edison Carter said: ↑

Nice tribute to your dear Mom.
Click to expand...

Thank you Bill. It will be 17 years on March 15 since she passed to glory.

Hembree · Mar 3, 2021

Droo78 said: ↑

Wednesday's Shave

As is my usual routine, I awoke and was up before the rooster crows, but unfortunately, I did get to go see Curtis Loew...

Late last night, after I got everyone and everything settled in the household, I took the time to make a SOTD picture so that I could post this morning's shave. It was a WONDERFUL shave!

RazoRock Game Changer .68 OC
Gillette/Wilkinson Sword Blade (1)
Simpson T3 Trafalgar
Mike's Hungarian Lavender Shaving Soap
T.N. Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Fine Lavender Pour Homme Aftershave

I've been using the T3 brush almost exclusively since it arrived. What a wonderful brush! Also, I have been using the new Game Changer razor almost exclusively since its arrival. What a great razor!! The (new to me) Gillette/Wilkinson Sword blade performed like a champ this morning and reminds me of the Personna Platinum Chrome blades (the ones I have that are made in Germany). Very smooth and still sharp enough to bypass any tugging issues. I'll keep these blades around and will most likely order more when needed.

The Mike's Hungarian Lavender was everything I had hoped it would be. Based on the glorious reviews (mainly by @Primotenore and @clint64 ), I had a good idea it would be a winner. I already have experience with the soap base because of the Bay Rum variety I already use from Mike's. It's simply an outstanding, no-frills, high-quality product!

The Fine Lavender Pour Homme aftershave has been on "my list" ever since I received the sample of it about three years ago. I should not have waited so long to order a full bottle. It is a terrific scent and pairs well with the Mike's Lavender soap.

The T3 is also such a great brush that has had NO issue at all whipping up a tremendous lather any time I have used it. What a great value too!
I have also been bowl lathering exclusively (except for when I use shave sticks), for about 2.5 months now. I've found it helps me get the lather to the best possible consistency that I require for my preferences.

View attachment 246952
Click to expand...

Awesomeness Andrew! Love my T3 as well and you are spot on with your description of it. Take care.

Trigger · Mar 3, 2021

myles wilson said: ↑

Real quick 2 pass with the gem feather weight, this art of shaving pairs nicely with the polo green aftershave, no cuts or irritation on this shave. Most importantly left with a close shave and smelling great. I order the edt for polo green so that will be great layering with the aftershave. Hope everyone is having a great day!

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Click to expand...

Very nice shave Myles! You continue to have excellent taste in shave gear!

Trigger · Mar 3, 2021

brit said: ↑

fantastic set ups,shaves and pics gentlemen.happy hump day..
Click to expand...

Have an awesome day Gary!

Log in or Sign up

March 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. ALL are Welcome!

What will be your shaving routine in March?

I WILL finally commit to a 30 (31) Day Rule.

I WILL finally commit to a 30 (31) Day Focus.

I WILL commit to using up at least one soap.

I WILL NOT commit to anything, but getting a great shave.

I WILL commit to cookies and ice cream only on even-numbered days.

I WILL finally be committed.

brit in a box

clint64 Blind Squirrel

brit in a box

clint64 Blind Squirrel

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

clint64 Blind Squirrel

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

brit in a box

myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Share This Page

Log in or Sign up

March 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. ALL are Welcome!

What will be your shaving routine in March?

I WILL finally commit to a 30 (31) Day Rule.

I WILL finally commit to a 30 (31) Day Focus.

I WILL commit to using up at least one soap.

I WILL NOT commit to anything, but getting a great shave.

I WILL commit to cookies and ice cream only on even-numbered days.

I WILL finally be committed.

brit in a box

clint64 Blind Squirrel

brit in a box

clint64 Blind Squirrel

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

clint64 Blind Squirrel

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

brit in a box

myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Hembree Not as pretty smelling

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Trigger Double Jedi Knight

Share This Page

Useful Searches