January 2022 30 Day Rule/Focus and Discussion. All Are Welcome!

Wonderdual shave Eric

 

Looks good, Joe! In a year or so, you may give Glen a run for his money!

 

SOTD WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 12, 2022

As promised yesterday, Madame Barbasol and I went for another spin. Jealous as she is, I knew she deserved my full attention this morning and she got it! Since my attention didn’t lag, my noggin escaped unscathed and the two ATG passes left yours truly velveteen smooth.

One of my favorite vintage razors is my mid 19th century Frederick Reynolds rattler grind. These razors were ground horizontally to resemble and compete with the then “hot” new Frameback razors coming out of France and Sweden. This little 9/16 holds a great edge and really belted out the “Buttering Toast” song during this morning’s two and a half pass shave leaving me smooth from neck to noggin!

RAZOR: Frederick Reynolds 9/16 Rattler Grind (Mug), Barbasol Floating Head (Dome)
BLADE: Feather DE ( Dome)
PREP: Cold water rinse followed by a heavy scrub with Argan Oil
BRUSH: Rearden Razor 316L SS Handled Tuxedo Synth
SOAP: Mitchell’s Wool Fat
POSTSHAVE: Cold water wash with brush squeezings followed by a rinse with Humphreys WH. Finished with Cremo Cooling Post Shave Balm and Canoe Original EdT.

 

Thank you Joe.....Shaves that early are tough to assess.

 

Jan 12 SOTD

Good morning!

Straight Razor Shave # 331
ArtRazor 1000 (20)
JR #386 Silvertip Badger Brush
Music City Suds Lavender and Ever SS and AS
Maggard's Alum Block
Dickinson's Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 35 hrs



I had a great shave today with Artie. Everything went well. It was my 20 th shave with this razor and still gives great results. Two passes plus minor touchups gave me a nice, close, comfortable shave. Hardly any feedback from the alum. Finished the postshave with witch hazel and matching splash. Take care.

 

Great shave kit, Eric! Glad the shave went well!

 

Fabulous shave, Joe! Enjoy your day!

 

Wonderful shaves Jeff! The rattler looks great! Enjoy your day!

 

I get it, you’re shaving patients to prepare for gynecological surgery! That’s your new colleague! Or, was she your interviewer yesterday?

 

Thanks, Joe!

 

I was very happy with my shave this morning, that closed out (for now) the Razorock Gold/PS Aftershave set. 0:25 to load (this soap picks up water really well), followed by a nice paint job all over. 2 passes, the first of which resulted in a Knick at the border of North and South Porcupine Alley (just above the chin). Thing is painless, but there, nevertheless. That was the only blemish. Of the 4 Razorock soaps I've had, 2 are 3x-milled while the other two are softer, thus easier to load. Post-shave, t he PS came through once again to provide a nice scent. Super Duper Excellent.

 

Nice one Paul.

 

Thanks Joe....want a hint for Throwback Thursday? The thing is owned by Doc Ezlovan.

 

Really digging the injector focus! Although I may take a detour like @ewk with a GEM.

Today was the Hydro-magic again, a TGN boar, and the Ethos Clean. Another splendid shave. I am very happy with the enabling I received last year to check out the wonderful world of injectors!

 

Terrific shave Eric! Injectors are excellent razors.

 

lol

 

fabulous shaves and pics gents..

 

Thanks big guy!

 

Great injector shave, Eric! It’s your shave, so do whatever pleases you!