SOTD FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 1, 2021

Welcome to Open Comb October. Congratulations to Joe (@Trigger) for his willingness to pick up the reins and carry on. As an active member of many FB Shaving Forums and a member here at TSD for a couple of years, I’ll make it a point to direct wet shaving newbies and any others interested in developing their technique this way to the 30DC Thread here at TSD. Want to master a particular safety razor, learn the finer points of bowl or face lathering, learning about the use of various fragrances, or even learning to straight shave or improve on any of the latter skills.

Everyone, regardless of their level of experience can learn here. I shaved with the same Schick Krona for 50 years and learned about RAD on this very forum! I also learned to straight shave properly here and expand my RAD illness. But seriously, it’s a great place for making friends, learning shave technique and having fun. It pulled this old man out of the doldrums. It’s a fun place! We learn, make great friends, poke friendly fun at each other and share all kinds of shenanigans.

In the spirit of OC October I decided to go old school, and grabbed my 1840s H. Hobson Sheffield Wedge for this morning’s mug shave.. Full wedge razors are not for everyone. Honing them is a bit of a pain. Three pieces of tape on the spine does it for this particular razor which I just touched up last night on the 9 Ball slate and jasper. For anyone used to hollow ground razors, the absolute silence of a wedge is kind of spooky. But three delightfully smooth passes left your happy narrator porcelain smooth.

Instead of my usual MWF, I decided to use my Glacial Electric Sheep from Stirling. I enjoy the cooling lather, and the post shave feel it delivers which is close to, but not quite MWF. It really provides a slick surface, and is easily built into the two kinds of lathers I enjoy for my shave, thin and wet for the mug and a bit more yogurty for the noggin. The OC Gillette Big Fellow (1920) from that model’s second year of production cleared away the dome stubble nicely in the usual two ATG passes leaving yours truly velveteen smooth from the shoulders up.

RAZOR: H. Hobson 6/8 (Mug), Gillette Big Fellow (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Rooney Ebony Pure Badger
SOAP: Stirling Glacial Electric Sheep
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys Lilac WH. Finished with Krampert’s Frostbite and Canoe Original EdT.

Great shave, pic, setup and tip, Danny! I sometimes lather my face one last time after my shave to use up the lather and enjoy the scent.

Thanks Jeff for the kind words. You have come along way in your shave journey. I appreciate you!

Great kickoff, Joe! It’s good to know we’re in good hands!

I haven't seen the group hug for a few months. My main focus for October will be to lessen the pressure I give my shaves. Sometimes I accomplish this anyway, but I need to make it a habit. Happy to be a part of our group for another month!!

Great kickoff Muhle shave, Joe! I look forward to being one of your cats!

No problem, Danny, so did I! Great ATT shave, despite the dot! That is one good-looking razor!

You are a lion among us. I respect your wisdom, my friend.

Glad to see you here for another month, Paul! You vastly improved your technique over the last year!

Thanks, Joe! 50 years with my faithful Schick Krona until I landed here and you guys introduced me to RAD in all its glory!

Well said Joe. Looking forward to many interesting months with you at the helm.

Superb Muhle shave Joe.

Awesome shave Danny.

Thanks a lot Joe...I'd like to think I agree with that. Oh heck-I DO agree .

SRS # 570

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Wester Bros. 6/8” 33 Fraternity
Brush: Jack Skully
Lather: LA Shaving Soap Company Blackfern
Aftershave: Brut
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original
Nivea Cool Balm

I decided to start the month off with a Fougere Friday shave. Of course my other Friday options in the past have included Proraso Friday and MWF Friday. I do have a couple of OC in the den that I will sprinkle in during this months shaves. Additionally, as we move closer to the end of the month the shave photos will feature the various Halloween paraphernalia that my wife will be display throughout the house.

I had a very nice three pass shave with the Wester Bros. straight. Daily, I am gradually gaining more range of motion with my right shoulder, therefore I have been able to use the right hand in assisting when needed. (Stretching). The splash of Brut finished off this shave nicely.
Hope you all have a great day gentlemen.

Just another Ho hum, I mean rocking shave Jeff. Well done!

Nice shave, Joe! Ho hum!

Yintal CNC 316, PAA Ascension SS, Kai blades. Yintal is very competent in a Game Changer kinda way ie not a game changer...the Ascension OTOH is a standout for me, keeper.

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Life is beautiful when you become a wetshaver with RAD, etc. Lol!