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

Gary.

 

Thank you Joe.

 

i didnt have time to shave for the last 2days, boy it feels great

06 Aug 2021
razor: DE89
blade: gillette super stainless (green)
brush: proraso prof.
soap: proraso green
w/ cold water + face lather
AS: alum block + eyup sabri tuncer shave cologne no:1

 

Friday August 6, 2021
Razor: Clark Improved King
Blade: Gem SS (2)
Brush: Rubberset 400/Oumo Boar
Soap: Williams Shave Stick
AS 1: Humphrey's Alcoholado Maravilla 70
AS 2: CFG Ghost Town Barber
Fragrance: Dragonsbeard EDP
Consecutive Daily Shaves - # 1003

Forget who it was that told me the Improved King is more aggressive and the best shave but they are right on BOTH counts. The shave with this vintage just easily matched the best shaves I've had and can stand toe to toe with the Blackbird Titanium at a fraction of the cost to me. The bigger gap is noticeable and more blade feel for sure but a smooth and glorious shave was had. This vintage is just on another level compared to what's in the vintage Williams bowl soap I have. Not sure what's up with that but I love this stick.

So Jeff got in touch with me and told me about a razor that the person would not ship to him they had for sale if I was interested (Now I know another place he hunts his goodies ) It happens to be within 2 hours of me and I'm supposed to go get it this morning. Excited about this score. Hoping it doesn't fall thru........Dated 1898 or 1899. Thanks for the info and heads up on it Jeff (Jmudrick), I could hardly sleep !

 

Thank you Danny

 

Very nice shave Tolga.

 

Excellent shave Dave and congratulations on the score with an assist from the Nasal Barbarian.

 

Thanks Joe but wrong Jeff @jmudrick

 

Colibri (Hummingbird) with 1.30 open comb plate on Voevoda stainless steel handle by Homelike Shaving.
Astra SP (?)
Razorock 400 synthetic.
Mitchell’s Wool Fat soap
Scottish Antique by Andy Hilfiger cologne.

What a morning! It felt like I was herding cats this morning trying to get out the door. I was feeling rushed so I opted to leave the Essence alone and brought out the Colibri.

Danny's tip for today......IF IN A RUSH LEAVE THE OPEN BLADE ON THE COUNTER.

I have missed the Colibri due to my focus on open blade shaving. The Colibri is probably my favorite DE in the den.

It was a glorious combination this morning with the MWF. Three very nice passes and the alum was silent.

Finished the shave with some witch hazel and the Scottish Antique cologne.

I hope everyone has a very nice Friday!

 

Actually, that's a good point....I was thinking it would mean, bordering on excellent and the next higher, but somewhere in the middle of the two. I'll review this and possibly make a change.

 

Thank you Joe.

 

Drive by posting. The edge on this Mastro Livi feels like velvet. She has a lot of shaves on her since the last touch up but still as sharp and smooth as ever. With the heat and to keep the bugs away today's soap was Electric Sheep with a few drops of menthol. Looks like as is well in the 30DC thread.
TGIF!

 

Vib'Raz, Henson-Medium/Astra SS/MDC. Both mild and efficient, Vib'Raz a bit more feedback (and efficiency).

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thank you Dave,i like to keep a fresh one around..my shaves don't really change..

 

thank you Danny,its a fine shaver and great replacement for my damaged one.

 

fabulous start to friday gents..

 

The Brit
1939 #47 Brit Popular
Platinum
Mr.EE custom
MWF
Burberry





Good morning Gents.
fabulous friday shave with the fat.
fine lather built with the omega 10098 boar knot set in the beautiful custom handle
smooth 2 passer in the usual way.
a touch of twisted thayers and burberry edt to finish.
awesome

The popular
basically the first Aristocrat Jr.



have a fine friday everyone
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Aug 6 SOTD

Good morning guys!

Straight Shave #294
10/8 Max Sprecher
Catie's Bubbles Brush
Music City Suds Lavender SS and AS
Maggard's Alum Block
Dickinson's WH
Whiskers: 37 hrs



I took my time shaving this morning basking in the glorious lavender scent by Music City Suds. I really went to town on the soap to create a nice, thick, creamy lather.
Max performed like he usually does with great focus and precision. Two and a half passes gave me a wonderful BBS shave. I think my shave took my 25 min from start to finish which is usually double my normal time. It was worth it. Btw, there wasn't any errors or issues during the shave. Topped the shave with the matching aftershave that just reinforced the marvelous lavender. Again, this was a great shave with Max. I am off to the gym. Have a great day guys!

 

Or maybe...

A - Average
B - Below average
C - Can't have dinner
D - Don't come home
F - Find a new family