June 2021 30-Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

Great shave, but too bad about the traffic Joe.

 

Awesome shave Bill! I don't drink anymore, but I was brought up on Chivas Regal Scotch. It was what my dad drank.

 

Thanks Gary! It was taken earlier this evening where I did my biblical teaching on why you should exercise. I was kneeling on the floor with my birthday cake. I still can't believe I am 66. Lol!

 

awesome my friend..hope you had a great birthday..

 

20th June 2021.



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Shaving Recipe For today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Transparent Bar Soap. + Nuage Menthol shaving Oil.
Brush: Semogue 1305.
Face Lather.
Lather : Williams Mug Shaving Soap.
Blade: Chinese Gillette London Bridge. (D2)
Razor: Parker 55SL Semi-Slant.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals, Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Williams Aqua Velva ASL. (Spanish Version) Aloe Vera Gel.

Greetings,

Sunday summer solstice eve shave.

I haven't added the Williams Mug Soap to my soap rotation for a while, and forgot how much of a slick lather this old school classic creates....I have mentioned before i totally understand why some people have love/hate opinions on Williams it does take a while a little more effort and time to create a good lather but once you get passed the airy/bubbly stage your rewarded with a wonderful slick protective lather...However, like most budget love/hate shaving soaps it doesn't get top marks for it's scent which to my nose is a 'clean scent 'with no 'bells or whistles' but makes up multitude for it's slickness protection and post shave feeling which is the main issue in any soap or shaving cream IMHO.

The scent of a soap isn't a important issue for me slickness protection, and post shave feel is ok. Besides i find once i have had a cold water rinse the scent of a soap or cream is virtually gone as always YMMV.

The Chinese Gillette London Bridge blade continued to give another acceptable performance slicing through my stubble with effortless ease.

An enjoyable 3 pass + pick ups comfortable silky smooth shave with no errors to report...Finishing to the shave off with a small dollop of Aloe Vera Gel.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

Sunday June 20, 2021
Razor: Schick Type F
Blade: Schick Chick (?)
Brush: Trotter Handcraft/Brown Synthetic
Soap: I Coloniali
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CHH Tobacco
Fragrance: Terre D'Hermes EDT
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 956

Been a while since using the Type F and had a tremendously great shave from it. The performance great and the scent of the I Coloniali is just AMAZING to me.Have a great day guys and gals !!

 

Happy Father's Day!​

- Omega EVO il Duca
- Abbate Y La Mantia Isacco (2021)
- Feather DX, Kai Titan Mild
- Tatara Nodachi, Astra SS
- Dragonsbeard SFS
- Calvin Klein Euphoria Amber Gold for Men EDP

 

Beautiful shave and pic Mike, Have a great day !

 

Dear Myles,
With deep appreciation and respect, I thank you for your courage and willingness to defend our great nation. May God keep you safe always.

 

Terrific shave Barry! I have hard water so Williams dissapates during my shave. I agree that it is slick and the scent is very mild. However, there are too many soaps that are easier to lather and have a stronger scent with more slickness than Williams.

 

Wonderful shave, pic and post Dave! I think that I will bring out my Schick E 2 sometime this week.

 

Thank you Joe. We ordered the washing machine so the say was a success.


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Thank you Danny. The new washing machine will be delivered on the first of July.


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June 20th
Razor: Blackland Tradere SB
Blade: Gillette Platinum (2)
Brush: Riva Italian Heather Briar
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: Hemingway Accoutrements
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
Hemingway Accoutrements Relief Balsam
AS: Hemingway Accoutrements Aftershave Tonic

Happy Father'sDay!



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I agree with you on there are other shaving soaps that are easier to lather and have a stronger scent with more slickness.....Since i figured out how to get the best from williams, i have became fond of it..I also live in a hard water area.Enjoy your sunday.

 

Another example of Technique Trumps Tools. Nicely done, Barry.

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Thank you Joseph

 

June Focus

Santa Maria Novella~~Simpson 90th Anniversary Astor~~Dovo 91~~Vintage Aramis Havana
SMN is a high-end, Italian shave cream, that actually performs to its price-point.
An almond-size amount creates plentissimo of aromatic, slick and protective lather.
While It's called a cream, I would classify it more as a croap. I consider AoS tubs actual cream.
Take a gander what the 90th Anniversary Simpson Astor manufactured.

This picture is after my first application. Yummy!


Regarding my Dovo Sunday Shaver with the aforementioned burr, I worked it out last evening
with my Shapton 16K Glass stone.
Copius stropping followed and the edge was right as rain.
The shave was excellent and without issues.
While I do not own a bottle of the SMN Tobacco Toscano EdT (the scent of this shave cream),
I went with another tobacco juice:








This is a very herbaceous and spicy cologne, which conjures up images of
Panama hats, flowery shirts, plantains, classic cars and latin ladies...all encompassed by
a "hint" of a fine cuban cigar.
SWMBOASOA©
To all fathers, past and present, thank you for being the strength in your children's lives and
setting the example of what a real man truly is.

Martin H. Levitt (1927-1986)​

 

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