April 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Primotenore, Mar 31, 2021.

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What are you shaving plans for April?

  1. I am going to exclusively use an adjustable razor.

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  2. I am going to exclusively lather with Arko.

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  3. I am going to exclusively lather with Arko AND use an adjustable razor.

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  4. I am going to exclusively make fun of the shavers, who lather with Arko.

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  5. I am going to exclusively shave with whatever suits me.

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  6. I abhor exclusivity, therefore I am going to sulk and eat cookies.

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  1. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

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    SOTD THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 8, 2021

    Today's shave featured what is rapidly becoming my favorite straight razor, “Bone Mosaic”, a SanMai pattern-welded Damascus blade with a 1095 forge welded edge. The edge on this razor is just amazingly sharp and buttery smooth. When coupled with the 22mm blue resin handle I had laying around that my son made and gave me, mounted with a Silvertip Badger knot from the Golden Nib, there were great things in the offing. The brush paired beautifully with my regular MWF and effortlessly generated gobs of lather. The resulting leisurely three pass mug shave was a true pleasure.

    I decided to return to the razor model I shaved with for almost 50 years, the Schick Krona, for my dome shave. Although the original model gave up the ghost several years ago, I’ve managed to collect multiple versions since of which this Gold Centennial Edition is my favorite. The Schick Krona is a surprisingly efficient shaver, at least for me! Whenever I shave with it, it sort of feels like coming home. The two pass ATG noggin shave felt like automatic pilot until I removed the top of a bump, easily managed with Proraso styptic gel. Despite that I feel oh-so-smooth and refreshed.

    RAZOR: Victor Creazzi’s “Bone Mosaic” 7/8 (Mug), Schick Krona Gold Centennial Edition
    BLADE: Feather DE
    PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
    BRUSH: BG Blue Resin Handled Silvertip Badger
    SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
    POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with PAA Frost Byte After Shave & Cologne.
     
  2. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    So Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing Andrew. Please accept my condolences.
     
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  3. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Thanks Joe :)
     
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  4. 9nein9

    9nein9 Guest

    Great reports all around guys !!
     
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  5. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    Thanks, Patrick!

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  6. jluc

    jluc smelling pretty

    April 8th
    Razor: Seygus Zeppelin V2 DP
    Blade: Ladas SuperStainless (3)
    Brush: Heritage Collection dubl duck/ gelled boar
    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. Nearly silent alum.

    Have a great day!

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  7. jtspartan

    jtspartan appropriately stimulated, via Netflix

    April 8th
    Canadian NEW LC w Nacet (1)
    Oumo Boar/Rubberset 400 #3
    Strop Shoppe Baker Street
    Thayers
    Fine Platinum
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    Quite some time ago, @Dave in KY sent me this 400. It caught me completely be surprise and what a generous gift it was. I worked on the shine a bit and ordered a few Oumo flattop boars as I thought they looked similar to the original flattop boars you see in these brushes. Well, 6 weeks (!) later, they arrived and I got one set decently. One test/defunking lather last night and it was time to give it a go this morning. The high lofted Oumo did just fine, and the knot held (you do have to jerry rig them a bit) and I was rewarded with a good lather.
    Pulled out the fave LC to help christen in the new addition. Loaded up a fresh Nacet and was rewarded with 3 excellent passes. This really is the smoothest vintage in my den, with enough efficiency to get the job done.
    Finished with the Platinum, for no other reason that it seemed like a while since I had used it. It was a good match.
    Dare I say, Epic?
    Have a great day all!
     
  8. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Lovely, photo, kit a d recap, Barry! Enjoy your day! :)
     
  9. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great shave, Dave! Hope you’re feeling all right! Sleeps important! :)
     
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  10. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Nice shave, PierPaolo! Beautiful photo! How I miss your country! :)
     
  11. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Lovely shave with your usual epic kit, Keith! What asymmetrical traditional Japanese kami would you recommend? :)
     
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  12. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Terrific shave Clint. Pic and gear presentation look very good.
     
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  13. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Great Genesis shave, Clint! Enjoy the warm weather! We could use more of that up my way! :)
     
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  14. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Excellent shave Troy! Maybe the zit is telling you that you are getting younger.
     
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  15. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Great looking shave Troy. I with you on the masks.


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  16. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Nice shave kit, Troy! Congratulations on the vaccination! I had my second Moderna on March 9. :)
     
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  17. clint64

    clint64 Blind Squirrel

    Awesome shave Danny.


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  18. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Alabama awesome shave Danny! I don't think Alabama is ready for you! Lol!
     
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great shave Paul!
     
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  20. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Epic shave, Danny! Glad you enjoyed your Ferrari drive, but for true authenticity you need to paint the safety razor red! :D
     
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