Fine shave and pic, Gary!

thank you Jeff..

I thought I posted to this thread but I can’t find it so take two…

I was part of the September thread but I hadn’t really understood the intent, either the 30 Day Rule or The Focus. I’m going to try The Focus approach, mainly because even though I’m new, I’m able to consistently pull off good shaves. Hopefully I’m not being overconfident but I guess I’ll find out.

In the spirit of open comb October I’ll use the only one I have, a Gillette New Long Comb. I started today with a Treet “Black Beauty” blade, Cella soap, and a PAA Atomic Rocket. The blade didn’t cut it for me. It just didn’t seem sharp enough. I had to buff quite a bit but fortunately there wasn’t any irritation so while I wouldn’t say this blade is sharp it does seem smooth. Next shave I will use a blade I’m familiar with.

Welcome aboard the OCtober thread! Looking forward to your posts!

10th October 2021.



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Shaving Recipe For today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men Power Fresh Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
FatFace Ocean Escape Soap Bar.
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Brown Synthetic. (Faux Horse)
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Palmolive Classic Shave Cream.
Blade: Derby Usta. (D1)
Frankenrazor: Yaqi DOC Head / Ab Inox Eco Safety Razor Handle.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezings, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB./Milton Lloyd London 2000 EdT.

Greetings,

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

The star of the shave this morning was the Palmolive Classic Shave cream.. it’s a fantastic cream and it leaves a great slick residue. I live in a hard water too, which some creams and soaps i have struggled to achieve a good lather this is not the case with the humble Palmolive Classic...Superb stuff!

Another enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups comfort shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a few small squirts of Milton Lloyd London 2000 EdT to the pulse points.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

Jeff.

Thank you Gary.

I have not tried the blue Cella. Sounds very nice. Great shave Barry.

Very nice shave Paul. I do enjoy the PAA Boomtown Bay Rum. Will it be a repurchase?

Not that one in particulAR, but I do have another Phoenix AA in mind....Home On The Range. But I do like this Boomtown.

Very nice shave Chris. Hope you had an enjoyable Saturday

Superb shave Jeff. Swiss theme? I thought the Leresche was a French made razor?

Very nice setup Jeff. Sorry the shave presented some enjoyment challenges.

I won’t repurchase the soap, but I may purchase the splash again. I am working down the den of the soaps. I have added a few more splashes along the way. If I add any soaps they may tend to be a rather neutral scent that can be paired with a variety of my splashes. Of course I have identified a few that will be repurchases, however, that may be several years down the road.

Wonderful shave Gary

Very nice shave, especially with the Cella. Cella will be in the line up this week for sure.

Wonderful Palmolive shave Barry.

Saturday’s Shave

Sunday’s shave:


DE Shave # 362

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Dollar Tree DE
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Ever Ready 200T
Lather: Ginger's Garden Obsession Type (1508.5 Project)
Aftershave: Obsession A/S Balm
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original
Excellent shave for both days. Super smooth and comfortable. Winding down on the soap. Edmund is beckoning, nothing the crew can do to stop it.
Hope you have a great day gentlemen.

I didn't set out to prove how dumb "innovations" like the Mag-T are but I did and they are. Wardonia OC/BIC/Il Coloniali Mango.

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Nice to see a metal Wardonia rather than the usual plastic Wardonia fare!