May 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus Pix & Discussion. All are welcome!

JACarbone · May 12, 2021

Edison Carter said: ↑

Quick and Excellent evening shave.

Stirling suds by the Stirling Badger

Focus R28 Slim Al, GSB (3)

Stirling eucalyptus mint witch hazel

The Focus R28 barber razor was the inspiration for their Focus R48 techno-mechanical piece an more recent offerings in the full DE area.

I like using this tool. It has a long reach. It is very light allowing good sensation of pressure and cutting, but the low weight does take some acclimation. The design helps get to an ideal cut angle. There are blade corner guards.

I’m using a couple of the different flavor Stirling witch hazels. They add aloe to them and can be mentholated on request. The eucalyptus mint is peppermint and eucalyptus. I like them.

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Very nice shave and review of the Focus R48 Bill.

JACarbone · May 12, 2021

Dave in KY said: ↑

Mayhem Williams Shave

Wednesday May 12, 2021
Razor: Rockwell 6s Plate 5
Blade: Williams (1)
Brush: Williams Boar
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Azzaro Visit
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 917
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So some have done their Mayhem Shave on the Shave Den and this is my 1st official one in May. Basically due to the Williams Blade which says the finest surgical steel. I assume it is carbon steel as there was rust visible on the blade although minimal and NOT on the edge from what I could see which looked shiny and sharp (The sharp descriptor proved to be DECEIVING)
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On to the Williams brush which appears to be a nice boar although on the very small size. Not a problem for me as I feel a small knot can perform just fine for a 3 pass shave. I expected some shedding as it had minimal and by minimal I mean 1 night of a cold water soak for break in. I saw a couple shed hairs after that soak which you could expect and was looking forward to using it.
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On to the shave. I loaded the brush with soap and as I was loading the alopecia areata began in earnest but we pressed on while hair where dropping like flies after a gallon of Raid was sprayed on them. Even when I thought I pulled the hair off the brush lather that was loose and off my lathered face I would be shaving and see the hairs collecting on the razor. Here's pass 3 with the Rockwell after a few swipes.
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Enough about the brush that was losing hair it couldn't afford too in the 1st place due to size. Let's get to the smooth shave...............stop....rewind.....rephrase. This was NOT a smooth shave. The wtg pass had me thinking that this finest surgical steel required more than the leather hone job and probably why leather honing didn't really catch on. Although rough I thought maybe my 1st pass wtg would strop the blade good on my face and improve. There I go thinking again when I shouldn't. The shave got rougher and while not Graham Field blade rough, I felt I was doing more tugging and pulling out by the roots than cutting hair. I really had second thoughts about finishing the shave with another razor but hey, this is what Mayhem is all about right ?!?! So I soldiered on and did pass 3 as well. Well that's behind us and never to be done again but I didn't feel like I just had a 3 pass shave when surveying the landscape. I thought, well I will have more to shave tomorrow but I just wouldn't be able to endure the day with this bad a shave. Not really a bad shave, but not a successful shave in whisker removal by my standards. So I decided to pull out the Shake Sharp to do pass 4 if I could get a 4th lather out of the amazing shrinking knot. I was able to coax enough lather out and as I did the 1st stroke I swear the heavens parted and I heard singing and joy return to my life. I was able to get the stubble that remained and the boar hairs left behind by the brush as well. Remember this pic is of some strokes on pass 4....
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Yep the knot just doesn't want to keep it's hair and I may give it 1 more try before deciding to reknot it as I'd like to keep it stock but it really can't afford to give up much hair as can be seen. Have a great day Everyone !!!!
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Definitely a Mayhem shave with the loss of hair in the knot. Still a nice presentation.

JACarbone · May 12, 2021

Troy M said: ↑

May 12

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Very nice Troy.

JACarbone · May 12, 2021

clint64 said: ↑

May 12, 2021
Brass General
Feather Pro
MrEE with Maggard SHD
Cade & La Toja Shave Cream
La Toja Aftershave

Happy Hump Day everyone. Well the La Toja shave cream is officially finished. I squeezed the remainder into a shave bowl and added Cade cream as needed. I will certainly buy some more La Toja shave cream when I have thinned the soap inventory down some. Three passes and touch ups ended in another automatic drama free BBS shave. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
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Very nice and congratulations on another biting the dust.

clint64 · May 12, 2021

JACarbone said: ↑

Very nice and congratulations on another biting the dust.
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Thank you Joe. Now onto Mike’s Bay Rum.

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9nein9 · May 12, 2021

Trigger said: ↑

Gee, you are prepping us for your mayhem madness with this normal setup. I can't wait to see what you roll out for all of us to see Patrick. Otoh, you have been very busy.
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9nein9 · May 12, 2021

clint64 said: ↑

Very nice shave Patrick. You’ve been very busy. I hope things settle down for you.

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Thanks Clint

9nein9 · May 12, 2021

Trigger said: ↑

With your rep, a pound of prevention would be more in line. Lol!
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Bahahaha. You're probably right Joe

b1hart · May 12, 2021

Shavette fu style ketchup…..

Gentlemen, Great images, reports, details, cool gear (well….um…Dave…. there’s always tomorrow). Hope everyone’s day was grand!

Keithmax said: ↑

This weeks straight razor focus is smiling razors.

First up is a 7/8 Riga Razor, it does not look like in the picture but it does have a smile. Riga Razors will take a super sharp edge and hold it for a long time. This razor has a lot of shaves on her and it is time for a touch up, she is only very sharp. That is Platinum Egoist (Chanel) in the background. An excellent shave just whisker short of epic.
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More posting to come later about this pic, waiting for the videos to be delivered.

Wednesday shave: Herr and Razor grinning 6/8. In the bowl is Sterling Electric Sheep, the scent reminds me of the Korean version of OFF but the performance is superb. An epic shave as the edge on this razor is laser sharp yet smooth and lather extra slick. Finished it off with a classic, Dior Eau Sauvage.
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Dave in KY said: ↑

Mayhem Williams Shave

Wednesday May 12, 2021
Razor: Rockwell 6s Plate 5
Blade: Williams (1)
Brush: Williams Boar
Soap: Vintage Williams
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: Williams Aqua Velva
Fragrance: Azzaro Visit
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 917
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So some have done their Mayhem Shave on the Shave Den and this is my 1st official one in May. Basically due to the Williams Blade which says the finest surgical steel. I assume it is carbon steel as there was rust visible on the blade although minimal and NOT on the edge from what I could see which looked shiny and sharp (The sharp descriptor proved to be DECEIVING)
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On to the Williams brush which appears to be a nice boar although on the very small size. Not a problem for me as I feel a small knot can perform just fine for a 3 pass shave. I expected some shedding as it had minimal and by minimal I mean 1 night of a cold water soak for break in. I saw a couple shed hairs after that soak which you could expect and was looking forward to using it.
View attachment 250933
On to the shave. I loaded the brush with soap and as I was loading the alopecia areata began in earnest but we pressed on while hair where dropping like flies after a gallon of Raid was sprayed on them. Even when I thought I pulled the hair off the brush lather that was loose and off my lathered face I would be shaving and see the hairs collecting on the razor. Here's pass 3 with the Rockwell after a few swipes.
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Enough about the brush that was losing hair it couldn't afford too in the 1st place due to size. Let's get to the smooth shave...............stop....rewind.....rephrase. This was NOT a smooth shave. The wtg pass had me thinking that this finest surgical steel required more than the leather hone job and probably why leather honing didn't really catch on. Although rough I thought maybe my 1st pass wtg would strop the blade good on my face and improve. There I go thinking again when I shouldn't. The shave got rougher and while not Graham Field blade rough, I felt I was doing more tugging and pulling out by the roots than cutting hair. I really had second thoughts about finishing the shave with another razor but hey, this is what Mayhem is all about right ?!?! So I soldiered on and did pass 3 as well. Well that's behind us and never to be done again but I didn't feel like I just had a 3 pass shave when surveying the landscape. I thought, well I will have more to shave tomorrow but I just wouldn't be able to endure the day with this bad a shave. Not really a bad shave, but not a successful shave in whisker removal by my standards. So I decided to pull out the Shake Sharp to do pass 4 if I could get a 4th lather out of the amazing shrinking knot. I was able to coax enough lather out and as I did the 1st stroke I swear the heavens parted and I heard singing and joy return to my life. I was able to get the stubble that remained and the boar hairs left behind by the brush as well. Remember this pic is of some strokes on pass 4....
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Yep the knot just doesn't want to keep it's hair and I may give it 1 more try before deciding to reknot it as I'd like to keep it stock but it really can't afford to give up much hair as can be seen. Have a great day Everyone !!!!
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Troy M said: ↑

May 12

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clint64 said: ↑

May 12, 2021
Brass General
Feather Pro
MrEE with Maggard SHD
Cade & La Toja Shave Cream
La Toja Aftershave

Happy Hump Day everyone. Well the La Toja shave cream is officially finished. I squeezed the remainder into a shave bowl and added Cade cream as needed. I will certainly buy some more La Toja shave cream when I have thinned the soap inventory down some. Three passes and touch ups ended in another automatic drama free BBS shave. I hope everyone has a great Wednesday.
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Paul Turner said: ↑

For this morning's shave, most all was the same as previous two days, but I switched Gillette Foamys to the Menthol brand. (Or is it "Foamies"?). Whatever the spelling persuasion, it was a nice shave once again. Just at the close, I had the presence of mind to go over an area I missed(jawline, under the right ear). Most Excellent.
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jluc said: ↑

May 12th
Razor: Carbon Shaving CX-316L ++
Blade: Bolzano Superinox (3)
Brush: Simpson Isle of Mann
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: B&M Reserve Waves
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
B&M Unscented Balm
AS: B&M Reserve Waves

Good morning!

Wonderful shave to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Silent alum.

Have a great day!

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Primotenore said: ↑

May Focus

Klar Kabinett~~Simpson CH2~~1947 Gillette Super-Speed/Personna 74~~Al Haramain Oudh 36 Nuit
Today's "variable", I changed soaps.
Same razor and blade as yesterday.
The Klar easily whipped up into a well-hydrated, rich and shiny lather:

If this soap were readily available today, I am not sure it would retain its "unicorn" status.
Yes, it's quite good. Being triple-milled, it's hard a s rock and will last a long time.
The more I delve into the world of fragrances, I have to acknowledge that the rose scent
is quite artificial. True rose oil/extract is almost as expensive as Oud.
Nevertheless, it performs well and having a 500g backup, I don't see running out in the near future.
Good shaving results today. Still got two minuscule weepers on the right side of my neck.
Me thinks my neck has not recovered entirely from the first Barbasol FH shave a few days ago.
Cleaned up the face with Thayer's and in honor of my rose theme, I splashed some DRH Pink on.
Not breaking totally with my routine, I applied a small dollop of Proraso ASB for sensitive skin.
I wouldn't call my skin particularly sensitive, but this balm has almost no scent, so it's perfect for a fraghead.
Speaking of which, todays FOTD®

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This juice is STRONG and must be applied with extreme discretion.
ONE spritz to the solar plexus and I called it quits.
Still, I adore rose/oud scents and this one is a real winner.
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Colibri (Hummingbird) safety razor with 1.10mm plate.
Feather blade (fresh)
MrEE LE #011 with Dscosmetics synthetic knot.
Soap Commander Honor shave soap.
Cremo Bourbon and Oak EdT

Awesome shave all the way around. The one word that came to my mind during this shave was "luxurious".

I put a fresh Feather in the Colibri and it was just amazing. Three smooth passes with no blood loss. The Feather just clicks with this razor.

A little witch hazel followed by the Cremo EdT and this BBS puppy was in the bag.

I may revisit the Gamechanger 0.84 solid bar in the morning to see how they compare. My money is on the Colibri.

Happy Wednesday everyone!
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jtspartan said: ↑

May 12th
Goodwill #175 w PermaSharp (2)
APShave SynBad/Poculi
Jeeves BoS 30DC 2018 combo
Thayers
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Another great shave with the Goodwill this morning. The Jeeves is a fave lather but I don't reach for this combo as often as I should, perhaps. The scent is just 'ok' for me...doesn't elicit any sort of negative response from swmbo, though. Anyway, a tremendous lather (this 30mm SynBad is just awesome, imho) paved the way for 3 easy passes. A few extra swipes on the jawline and I am completely smooth.
Have a great day all!
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New frag. I got for my birthday. I can’t say I’m a full fragrance connoisseur, personally I feel like you would have to be a person who went through college to become a perfumer for me to regard you as a “fragrance connoisseur”. Though I am good with detecting notes. This new release is absolutely gorgeous. Fragrantica seems to be missing a few notes on their website for this fragrance. One of the notes being, “coconut” which immediately on the opening I smell a bit of coconut. In a way it reminds me of “Coco Chanel” which technically gives it a little bit of a feminine vibe, but this quickly darkens up on my skin and becomes very smokey and masculine scent. HIGHLY unique in my opinion. I actually got my mom a bottle of coco Chanel for her birthday last year and I find it funny how this sort of reminds me of it on the opening.

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Trigger said: ↑

May 12 SOTA

Good afternoon guys!

Straight Razor Shave #271
10/8 Max Sprecher (44)
Catie's Bubbles Syn. Brush
Stirling Satsuma SS and AS
Dickinson's WH
Whiskers: 31 hrs

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This was a very fine shave in every aspect. The lather was creamy and slick. The Satsuma scent is one of my favorite frags. Two passes with little touchup for near BBS without any issues of blood or irritation. I smell nice after applying the witch hazel and aftershave. I shaved with Mad Max.
Rhetorically, what's not to like?
Have a great rest of the day gentlemen.
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JACarbone said: ↑

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SRS Shave # 502

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Double Duck Goldenedge
Brush: Wolf Whiskers 24 mm Maggard Tux Synthetic
Lather: Loose Screw Uncomfortably Numb (3017)
Aftershave: PAA Sangre de Drago
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer's Witch Hazel - Aloe Vera
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Back to work shave. Off tomorrow and back to work just in time for another avatar change. Tick tick.
I had a very nice shave. I was glad to be able to use a vintage straight for the first time since last Thursday. The Twin Duck performed admirably easily taking down one day’s growth without any incident. I am going to try at some point to play catch up with all of the post.

Have a great day gentlemen.
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9nein9 said: ↑

Ok. So I've been a real slacker on the MAYhem shaves thus far....but I've always been a late bloomer. Trust me , there is good stuff coming.
Last few days have been long ones consisting of drywall and painting, edging lawn , moving a pool and screening a truck load of sand the old fashioned way plus a few other side projects. Fun fun fun.When I approached her this evening about a raise in my allowance, she gave me that look and I left the room immediately. Tomorrow I go to my real paying job at the mill for even more fun.
Banged out a quick shave in between coats of paint in the kitchen. Nothing fancy but it took that scratchy feeling away.
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Edison Carter said: ↑

Evening shave

Omega Boar
Fine Accoutrements bowl
Stirling Menthol Grapefruit soap
Focus R21 Evolution
GSB (4)

I far prefer to shower, then shave. I’ve noticed when I do not get to shower first I’m more prone to see weepers like today. It makes an improvement in my book.

This could easily be considered one of my lowest cost setups if you don’t add in the bowl.

Stirling Grapefruit is ok, but I wanna get some of the TOBS grapefruit one day. The suds are flawless.

Omega 10098 works great as long as the generous number of black bristles doesn’t bug you.

I used the Focus R21 Evolution after some recent discussions on the Focus R28 Slim Al. This is a very user friendly tool I’d recommend to anyone looking at 1/2 DE shavettes. Or entry level edge forward shaving. It doesn’t force you to the steeper angle that the R28 does so it is prone to be a little milder. At about $14 I consider it a bargain.

GSB is my ‘go to’ shavette blade in this format. I retire them at 4 shaves, but could easily go one more. Considering that is my usual usage on DE tools, this cuts blade use in half. Not sure why it works out that way, but it is nice.

Stirling Glacial Citron is new in their lineup. It is a nice combination of citrus scents. I like it.

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jluc · May 12, 2021

b1hart said: ↑

Shavette fu style ketchup…..

Gentlemen, Great images, reports, details, cool gear (well….um…Dave…. there’s always tomorrow). Hope everyone’s day was grand!
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Thanks, Blair!

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wristwatchb · May 12, 2021

Dave in KY said: ↑

@Hembree I was a threat to the entire site going belly up apparently. I've only been banned twice from B&B because of The Cadre and once there so not much. I'm a VERY BAD Buttercup
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b1hart · May 12, 2021

HighSpeed said: ↑

Thanks very much Blair. My focus has thus far been been on editing, but you can't edit what you don't capture. Since Apple's Raw format is available to me, looking into Halide makes sense. -- Thanks again.
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RAW image format has it’s place…but can be a real time consumer.

b1hart · May 12, 2021

clint64 said: ↑

Fantastic photos and shave lineups Blair.
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Thanks Clint!

b1hart · May 12, 2021

Hembree said: ↑

Gorgeous shaves, Blair. Take care.
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Sincerely appreciated Danny!

b1hart · May 12, 2021

Trigger said: ↑

Terrific shaves Blair! I am mostly shaving with my big guns this month, but I might sneak in an Aust or a C-Mon straight razor shave this month.
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Thank you Joe!

b1hart · May 12, 2021

HighSpeed said: ↑

Great shaves, and a great write-up too. I'm glad you got to catch your breath. (And amidst all your server problems, you made the time to help folks like me. )
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wristwatchb · May 12, 2021

9nein9 said: ↑

Ok. So I've been a real slacker on the MAYhem shaves thus far....but I've always been a late bloomer. Trust me , there is good stuff coming.
Last few days have been long ones consisting of drywall and painting, edging lawn , moving a pool and screening a truck load of sand the old fashioned way plus a few other side projects. Fun fun fun.When I approached her this evening about a raise in my allowance, she gave me that look and I left the room immediately. Tomorrow I go to my real paying job at the mill for even more fun.
Banged out a quick shave in between coats of paint in the kitchen. Nothing fancy but it took that scratchy feeling away.
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Busy times, Patrick. I hope you are doing well. I don't know why, but today's Calvin and Hobbes cartoon reminded me of you.

b1hart · May 12, 2021

jluc said: ↑

Thanks, Jason!
It's my Nikon on a tripod and the light box.
I dug out all my camera stuff now that I have more time to mess with it.

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Quite the setup Jim. FUN!

b1hart · May 12, 2021

jtspartan said: ↑

One small weeper over two days with perfect results? Still sounds pretty epic to me, Blair. Those pics are both stunning, of course.
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Appreciate the kind words Jason!

jluc · May 12, 2021

b1hart said: ↑

Quite the setup Jim. FUN!
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Thanks! It has been so long since I've played with the stuff it's like having new toys.

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I plan on shaving with a rusty tin can lid.

I plan on NOT contracting tetanus.

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What's your plan for "Mayhem" May?

I plan on shaving with a DE blade, duck taped to a popsicle stick.

I plan on shaving with a Bowie Knife.

I plan on shaving with a Stihl chain saw.

I plan on shaving with a rusty tin can lid.

I plan on NOT contracting tetanus.

I plan on eating many cookies.

I plan on, once again, ignoring stupid polls.

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