June 2021 30-Day Rule/Focus Pix and Discussion

I absolutely love the AOS Peppermint Cream. The scent and cooling sensation are fantastic.

 

That is a fantastic evaluation video Bill. Your evaluation confirmed I was not crazy. Keep the razor as long as you like and see if you figure anything out. Let us know what if any response the vendor and manufacturer provide to your comments.

 

Nice video so far Bill. 17 minutes in on a razor not on my radar and will try to find time to finish it.

 

June 28, 2021
WSC/Yates Winning Razor
Gillette 7 O’clock Black
30 DC LE with Zenith Boar
Godrej Menthol Mist Shave Cream
Grand Bay Rum Aftershave

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Happy Monday I think. I had a no shave weekend. I had everything packed but just didn't feel like shaving. Of course it could have been all the bourbon and pub crawls. This is the first time in years that I have shaved with 3 days growth. At least this allowed me to fully evaluate the small drain holes on the Winning razor. In short the holes were a not an issue. Three passes and touch ups ended in a a drama free BBS shave. I hope everyone has a great Monday.

 

June 28th
Razor: Blackland Blackbird SB
Blade: Astra SP (3)
Brush: Grizzly Bay Veratrum/Fanchurian V5
Pre-shave: PAA Cube
Soap: B&M Terror
PAA Galactic Witch Hazel
B&M Unscented Balm
AS: B&M Terror

Good morning!

Fantastic Face Freezer to start the day! Three passes for near BBS. Nearly silent alum.

Have a great day!



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STOP it Clint. Dave doesn't NEED another razor. Have a great day !

 

Awesome all around Jim !

 

Thanks, Dave!

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Great to hear from you Charlie!

13 hours driving in one day......that's a road trip! Glad y'all made it safe.

Thoughts and prayers for you and Kathy!

 

Charlie, your hopeful plan to return to USI(University of Southern Italy, chuk yuk yuk)reminds me of the "reunions" my Mom had after going to the South of France. She and the Americans on that trip had annual reunions in the U.S. for many years.

 

Thank you, Joe!

 

Thanks Blair!

 

Way to advocate your thoughts Mr. Cawtuh!(sending 'em to the owners).

 

I would not buy this razor Dave. You already have the Blackbird Ti model.


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Terror? Scares me.

 

June Focus

AoS Peppermint~~Simpson Milk Churn~~Barbasol FH/Spoiler~~Aoud Cuir d'Arabie
Good morning TSD.
I am trying to wrap my head around the fact that 2021 is almost 1/2 gone.
Today's shave is a mixed bag of den ingredients.
Starting with the AoS Peppermint, which I face-lathered with one of my favorite
Simpson exemplars from around 2012, the Milk Churn.
You may notice in the picture, that the engraving says "Best Badger". This knot is, however,
Super Badger. Simpson would often use already-labeled handles and insert different quality knots.
Here's a picture with the box:

Whoever tied this knot was having a great day, because it is particularly well-shaped.
The Barbasol/Spoiler combination came out to play for a second day in a row.
I have to say, I am getting some neck irritation from the Barbasol (use error, naturally),
The weight and blade exposure is not dissimilar to my 2011 R41.
(No, @Paul Turner that is NOT a double-negative)
The Thayer's Witch Hazel and ASB soothed the area, but for the next few days,
I am going to eschew ATG neck passes.
One of my most interesting scents is this Montale:








I was inspired by (one could also use the term, enabled) @Keithmax in the purchase of this juice.
It is quite animalic and the Oud/Leather really pops off of the skin.
Discretion is advised when spraying, and I took my own advice and limited my sprays to two.
The other Montale scent I had in my den was Black Aoud, and honestly, it was nauseating.
The rose-forward accord was too much even for my eclectic tastes. Sold it.
This juice has an aura of rose, but it is much more subtile, making for a barnyardy,
masculine scent. Admittedly, the barnyard accord is not for everyone.​

 

"not dis"? Looks good to me for a double negatory. Great report, otherwise.

 

I will have to look at this vid and give my comment later Bill.

 

Very nice shave Dave. I will look at the vid later.

 

Great shave Clint. I don't like the grungy look of a 3 day growth so I shave before it gets to that point. Unless of course, I grow a goat and I don't see that happening any time soon because I like the extra area to shave.