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

Thanks, Bill! I hope you didn’t mind my reposting that pic! Wanted to let the Long Island Subchapter know that we Pennsyltucky men do it right!

 

It is all about value and preference for each shaver. I am glad you got a great deal on that Japanese razor because the asking prices are somewhat outrageous! Anyway, I salute you!

 

I saw the pic once before. When I first glanced at the pic, I thought Bill was smoking a cigar, but then I realized that he was not wearing a smoking jacket. Lol!

 

Yesterday a wonderful gift package showed up from the stifling heat of AL.

Danny @Hembree sent these my way.



The shavette is made for 1/2 DE blades and uses a holding mechanism similar to Artist Club type razors. I had half an unused Feather on hand and loaded it up. It takes a bit of fiddling, maybe due to the bend from snapping. I’ll find out when I move to the Facon branded blades. The package says they are Japanese blades, whatever that means, I’ve even used Personna industrial blades a couple of times.

I don’t have any Arko, so I used a Derby soap stick. I have 2 at least one will probably be here when I’m gone. The soap is more than adequate, even though I’m a total Stirling fanboy.

Normal shave pattern delivered the fine results I expect on new steel. The head shape is similar to a DX but shortened by the length difference of the blade types. Handles well on the shave. It is a nice low cost shavette. It will always be in my possession to remind me of a great generous friend. Thx Danny.

Finished up with the vintage splash that is over 30 years old. I have Et Tu from PAA that is supposed to be closer to vintage Brut than modern stuff, I agree.

Fun shave.

 

Was that me?

A minute there I thought you had a beached whale wash up.

 

Great pif from Danny. Like my GE Jones and other items that I have received from the generosity of others, they will be with me until I shed my earthly coil.

 

thank you Joe.it is fun to use for a change and a little steampunk cool as a bonus..

 

thank you Jeff.i would say this model is my favorite valet ..based on my limited models owned and tried.certainly the prettiest..

 

cool shave and pic Bill.congrats on the new razor.

 

Hey, Bill! None of us look like we did in our 20s!
Besides, you’re drinking a cocktail perfected by yours truly over the course of about 60 or so yrs! I began learning how to mix them at around 12 for my father and his buddies! ​

 

Was that a VB1 or VB2? Looks like my VB2.

 

I gotta admit it was one rocking drink!

 

Hate to break it to you, but I look better now, than I did in my 20's. Lol!

 

it's a vc3.

 

You provided the the value judgement, “better”. I just observed that we all look different than we did in our 20s. I prefer “ different”, Joe.

 

Thanks Joe

 

Enjoyable shave, Barry! Take care.

 

Awesome shave, Dave. Your comment about being 20 years old made me think of this Ray Stevens tune. Take care.

 

Thanks Charlie. I am better but work today was real aggravating. I'll survive but y'all MOLC have got it made.

Take care.