November 2021 30 Day Rule/Focus and Discussion All Are Welcome!

SRS # 593

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Genco-Old Dutch 3/4”
Brush: Jayaruh 381 Badger/Boar
Lather: Razorock XXX
Aftershave: Derby City Chop Shop Small Batch Tonic- Winter Reserve
Additional Care:
Nivea Cool Balm
Stirling Alum Block
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served. Thank you for your service to our great country.


Another great shave this morning with the RR XXX and a great New York made straight, the Genco Old Dutch. I received the SWMBO SOA, a term borrows from a former leader of the 30DC, Joe, @Primotenore. No copyright infringement due to absence from this thread.

Three pass shave as is my normal delivers an ultra smooth and close shave. The Small Batch splash is a nice change of pace with the citrusy scent of the soap. Smelling and looking good gentlemen. Have a great day.

 

I would say this is a banner shave Paul.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Very nice shave Jeff? Stahly? Is that a shorter name for the razor?

 

It was advertised variously as the Stahly Live Blade and Stahly Stroke Saver. Or both.

I use ATT handles on mine.

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It is another awesome shave for you Joe. Enjoy your day.

 

WRONG!!!!

Lawyers apprised.

 

Thank you Joe.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Saw this yesterday, Myles and thought of you.

PLUS, I scored this huge bottle of vintage Warner Polo Green. There's about 5-6oz remaining in this huge 8oz bottle. ($13.00)

 

Thank you Joe...welll, I love this combination...nice to get the top-notch shave with 'em.

 

Focus Shave - Third Razor
Razor: Yates 921-M
Blade: Personna
Brush: Omega boar
Soap: Proraso green

For the last two shaves I have put the focus on my absolute favorite razor. We go together like peas and carrots. The M plate is so efficient and leaves absolutely no irritation on my face. The H plate provides the same safe and gentle efficiency I experience with the Henson medium. These last two shaves have been sublime.

Last night I used my sample of Stirling Varen, the mutton based soap. I was so pleased with the effortless BBS and comfortable post-shave feel. I selected Proraso tonight, which to me does not contain the same level of luxury as the Varen. I feel no irritation or discomfort at all. This is most welcome as there was a slight warmth on my face after each shave with my previous focus razor.

 

I am not getting in the middle of this! Lol!

 

Congrats on the nice pickup Maestro!

 

Awesome shaves Eric! I like Proraso Green and I find that it lathers well and gives me the slickness I need. I am a Stirling fan and I find that I never fail with lathering it. I agree that it is far better than Proraso. However, I like the old tried and true brands that have been around for many decades such as Tabac, Proraso and Arko. Have a good night!

 

Nov. 11 2021 SOTN

Good evening!

VDH DE Razor 8th shave
Rockwell DE Blade (3)
JR #386 Silvertip Badger Brush
Stirling Spice SS and AS
Maggard's Alum Block
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 39 hrs



I dedicate this shave to our vets today. Thank you for your service.
This is my 8th straight shave with the Van der Hagen razor and I have to say it really has performed well. It still will not be in my top four in safety razors, but I have grown to appreciate it.

What hasn't been said about the goodness of Stirling soaps? I got a nice lather with Spice and it is really a warm, cologne scent. The Rockwell blade is a great combo with this razor. They are both on the lighter side of intermediate efficiency. I got an almost BBS shave with just two passes without any blood loss, pickups or irritation. The alum feedback was very minimal. Splashed on the Dickinson's and gave myself a double dose of matching aftersave. Two more shaves with the VDH razor and I will complete this focus. They will be weekend shaves so tomorrow will be a non-shave day. Take care guys!

 

SRS # 594

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Genco-Old Dutch 3/4”
Brush: Jayaruh 381 Badger/Boar
Lather: Razorock XXX
Aftershave: Floid Genuine
Additional Care:
Nivea Cool Balm
Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original
Stirling Alum Block

The Edmund Fitzgerald came calling for the tub of RR XXX.

I have officially completed my fifth tub of soap which has been a goal for 2021. I will keep moving forward in reducing the den. I have been in a NB mode for soaps since June of 2020.

Once again another fine three pass shave this morning. The results were a carbon copy of yesterday’s. The Genco razor does not hold any prisoners. It is such a wonderful razor.

The final lather whipped up by the Jayaruh 381 boar was thick and luxurious.


I wonder which soap will be designated for the next meet up with the Edmund Fitzgerald? Stay tuned!

Have a great day gentlemen.

 

Love the Spice Joe. Great shave. Glad to see you have dialed in the razor.

 

Thank you. When was this razor in production?