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

July 5 SOTD

Good morning guys!

Straight razor shave #283
5/8 Dovo Best Quality 1/2 Hollow Rd Pt
Jayaruh #290 Cashmere Brush
Cella SS
Old Spice P/G AS
Maggard's Alum Block
Dickinson's WH



Cella really is a great performing soap. It is easy to lather and the marzipan scent is awesome. I found that it is better for me to load the brush in small increments; then lather the face and repeat the process before starting the first pass because the soap is filled to the top of a small tub. Before the second pass, I hit the tub again to make sure I have enough soap for my second pass.
I guess I've been in a Dovo state of mind because I decided to use my Best Quality razor. This was my second straight razor that I purchased after my Dovo Special. Today, it gave me a near BBS with 2 passes. I didn't leak any blood and no irritation was found. Like my Dovo Special, I haven't use the Dovo Best Quality that much. They both gave me fine shaves and I have to use them more often. I am spoiled shaving with my über large custom razors and as well as some of my vintage ones. Lol!
Applied the alum block and their was some stinging, but it was not outrageous. Witch hazel follwed and then finished with a generous portion of Old Spice.
Have a nice day guys!

 

not a fan of cella scent but really nice soap. enjoy your shave trigger

 

Super shave Jim! I have heard Noble Otter is a good shaving soap. It arrived on the scene a couple of years ago, but it hasn't been in the forefront in quite some time.

 

Fine shave Tolga! I happen to like Arko. It lathers well and I happen to like the scent while others think it belongs in a urinal.

 

Thanks Tolga.

 

That's rare for you to get such a large cut. Anyway, you had a good shave with a great setup Joseph. Take care.

 

Hopefully your friend can bring you some Stirling. When I think of Turkey and shaving I think of Arko.

Take care.

 

i heard that comment, but arko is the default barbershop scent in turkey. so it smells just soap to me my brain cannot process it differently. i learnt that usa barbershops smell like baby powder, hoping to try stirling barbershop maybe after that i can say bad things for arko smell

 

Thanks, Joe!

Please explain what you mean by not in the forefront? Most of their new releases quickly sell out.

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Beautiful shave and I love the outdoor picture, Dave. We are still waiting on the Ti pass around.

Have a great day!

 

You still got it, Jeff! All around beautiful shave. Now, go get the TR6 out and enjoy the day.

 

Awesome Monday shave, Paul! You are knocking them out lately. Have a great day.

 

Another great shave from the great state of Georgia. I hope you and yours have a wonderful time in that gorgeous part of Georgia.

 

Very nice shave, Tolga. One cannot argue about the performance of Arko.

Take care.

 

Very nice shave even with the slight error....love the gear, Joseph.

Take care.

 

Dave, I gave the only Aristrocrat I've ever had to a good friend for his starter kit awhile back. It was a nice boxed example that I picked up on the Bay. I'd like to get another one some day for myself. If you're still interested in letting it go after my NB is complete, please keep me in mind. If you choose to move it on sooner, that's OK too....gives me a reason to scour eBay for deals.

 

When I grow up I want to shave like that. Awesome shave as usual, Joe. You just keep nailing them.

Take care.

 

Thanks Gary! We couldn't ask for better news.

He is precious, Danny. I just love seeing the photos of your sweet grand kids.

My Dad drove Ford trucks (always 3- or 4-speeds) when I was a kid. I asked him once how he learned to drive a stick. He said he was born with a gear shift in his hand. He was also born in Alabama. This must still be a thing down there.

 

Thank you Danny....I sure seem to be. It's nice to have cut and Knick reduction.