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

Thanks, Bill.


“Man who catch fly with chopstick, accomplish anything.” - Mr. Miyagi

Also from Karate Kid:

"If come from inside you, always right one." - Mr. Miyagi

 

DE Shave # 330

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Ming Shi Futur Clone
Blade: Treet Double Edge/Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Jayaruh 382 “Civil War” Boar
Lather: Loose Screw Uncomfortably Numb (1508.5)
Aftershave: Stirling Arkadia
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Good morning gentlemen. My day and the forthcoming near future was thrown a curveball as we received notice from my son’s Day Care center that on Monday he was exposed the COVID virus. As a result he has to quarantine for the next 10 days. Therefore, will be be teaching from home during that time. Oh joy!

On to this morning’s shave, fabulous from the 2nd pass to the conclusion. The first pass with the Treet blade results in some consistent pulling which lead to a blade change to the Gillette Silver Blue for the final the passes. The end result was another smooth and close shave. The only challenge I find with the Futur clone is the enlarged head provides a significant challenge on the upper lip area close to the nose.

The scent profiled the shave soap is incense, oud, pepper, berries and lavender which provides many options in my den for the finishing touches. Today, I chose Stirling’s Arkadia for it’s peppery scent. A perfect pairing.

Have a great day gentlemen.

@Trigger - I guess you won’t be at Mt. Sinai H.S. at least for today being that they had to shut down due to numerous students test positive. Same with my home neighboring district, Miller Place. The word on the street, FB MtS-MP Momma’s page is that some teenager had a party over the weekend. The host was positive. I do not know if the kid new that at the time.

Makes me wonder if Anthony’s exposure at Day Care could be somewhat as a result of this party, if a sibling of the child at Day Care had attended the party.

 

March 10, 2021
Feather AS-D2
Feather
Mondial Boar
Mike’s Bay Rum
Dominica Grand Bay Rum Aftershave

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Today is really Wednesday. At least I hope it is. Happy Hump Day Everyone. I decided to stick with Mike's soap for another day. Today I went with Mike's Bay Rum. I love this straight forward honest bay rum scent. The Mondial boar did a fantastic job loading and face lathering the soap. Three passes and touch ups caught the baby with ease. I am off to see my physical therapist this morning. Hopefully some dry needling will help relieve some of the tension in my upper back and shoulders. I have been under a lot of pain and at this point I am willing to try anything. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.

 

What a mess Joe. I hope things turn out ok and none of you guys get sick. Take care and stay safe.

 

Fabulous shave Clint. Love the boar brush. I have to say that I find I get the most wonderful lather with all the boars that I have. Sorry to hear that your health issues will not give you any relief. Hopefully relief will come very soon. Stay well my friend.

 

Thanks Blair ....good morning,

 

Thank you Clint. I guess it is a psuedo-practice run for the upcoming MOLC.

 

Great shave, Clint. I hope you get some much deserved relief today.

 

March Focus

Williams~~Simpson 57~~1908 Gillette/Sharp Star~~Paco Rabanne Pour Homme
Wednesday = Williams. This soap is potently spiked with menthol crystals.
The "Douglas" has a fantastic knot and while I wish it were a 59,
I am grateful to have this brush in my den.
Day Two with the Sharp Star/Old Type team and the old adage:
"Practice makes perfect" is really apropos.
I would almost rank this razor as "aggressive" as my 2011 R41. Almost.
The blade-feel with this razor is strong. Multiple angles are possible,
but a shallower angle yields better and smoother results.
Tallow Williams is as slick as it gets and yields an excellent post-shave.
Cleaned off the excess with some witch hazel and applied some Proraso ASB.
I am going through this bottle like there is no tomorrow.
FOTD®

This is a vintage bottle of the juice I scored on that auction website.

Notes for fellow Frag-Heads:

From Fragrantica:

Who wants to Disco?
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Williams Wednesday shave, gave it a test lather run when I got Dave’s package and the lather was excellent. People refused the smell as smelling like mothballs, but I honestly love the smell of Williams, I don’t really get that moth ball smell at all to be honest. Smells fresh and clean. Brought out the 49 Superspeed with a shark blade in it , completes a 3 passer today. Hope everyone has a great day!




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Terrific Tatara shave today.


Tatara Nodachi head
Signature Shaving SSC59 (bead blasted)
Astra SP Blade (fresh)
Soap Commander Liberty
American Tobacco cologne
Dscosmetics T4 synthetic brush

The Dscosmetics T4 brush made quick work of the Soap Commander this morning. Really like the T4 and it is close to the feel of the Trafalgar just not as dense.

I just cannot put the Nodachi down. I loaded a fresh Astra SP in it and a different handle for another awesome shave this morning. Three glorious passes to a BBS. I don't chase the baby but if the baby shows up it is nice. The alum was barely noticeable in a few spots.

A little witch hazel followed by American Tobacco by Andy Hilfiger. I am smooth and smelling purdy.

Hope everyone has a great Wednesday.

 

That's tough that Anthony has to be quarantined. Hope he doesn't get it. Does this mean you and your wife needs to be quarantined as well? BTW, veddy nice shave, Joe!

 

Great shave Clint. I wish you much needed relief from everything you have gone through these last few weeks.

 

Awesome shave, pic and gear Joseph!

 

Veddy nice shave Myles!

 

Fabulous shave and write up Joe.

 

Thank you Joe. My wife and I do not have to be quarantined.

 

Glad to see you and the Tatara have reached an understanding. Fabulous shave Danny.

 

Wonderful shave this morning Myles.