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

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  1. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Fatabulous shave mi amigo. I like the spine engraving.
     
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  2. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    Thanks, Joe. You and me both!
     
  3. jgreenepa

    jgreenepa Nasal Barbarian

    There’s nothing like a Thistle Cut shave! Great razor and shave kit, Joe!
     
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  4. ewk

    ewk Well-Known Member

    January Injector Focus Shave #14

    Razor: Schick J
    Blade: sChick (7)
    Brush: Yaqi badger
    Soap: Mitchell's Wool Fat
    A/S: Aqua Velva (CVS Blade)
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    After using the Sheep last night and claiming I preferred MWF, I had to follow up with the Fat. I was wrong. It's a tie.

    Same with the G & J razors; its a tie. Tonight's shave was smooth and efficient.
     
  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Well that's a good thing. Btw, great setup Eric.
     
  6. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Very good shave this morning with the changes from yesterday. The Stoylin Pro-Handle brush really scooped up the shaving cream in fine fashion. I got all "bases"(face&neck)covered. Time to lose some whiskers! The only glitch was down at North Cactus Nation. It was weird, I just placed the razor down-very little pressure, it appeared- and felt an immediate stab of pain. I was afraid it was a cut-too painful to be a Knick. But nothing too bad happened. I'll call it an escape from "further" danger. Otherwise, nicely done at Cactus. I was very careful at NW Porcupine (under left nostril) and it paid off-no issues. I'd say the Russian Leather is strong enough to equal Midnight Stag, but Stag is Russian on steroids. I'm glad to have my second Russian Leather from TSD, though. Super Duper Excellent.
     
  7. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Sounds like you had an awesome shave Paul. Glad it went well for you.
     
    Last edited: Jan 26, 2022
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  8. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Jan 26 SOTD

    Good Morning!

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    Straight Razor Shave #341
    15/16 Wostenholm
    MrEE LE Cashmere Brush #10
    Stirling Spice SS and AS
    Maggard's Alum Block
    Dickinson's Witch Hazel
    Beard Growth: 38 hrs

    It's another cold, crisp morning on LI and we are bracing for a northeaster this weekend with possible heavy snowfall. Anyway, I brought out this beautiful brush made by Evan @MrEE and it always whips up a great lather. I had enough for at least 4 passes. Did 2 passes (WTG and ATG) with a touchup on both sides of the neck. I achieved an error-free and very close, comfortable shave. I had very little feedback from the alum that affirmed the quality of my shave. Finished with the witch hazel and the matching aftershave. It's another wonderful shave in the books for me. This is my fourth and final shave with this razor for the month. I want to end Jumbo January with Max for my final shaves for this month. Have a great day guys!
     
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  9. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    Thank you Joe...I'd kinda like to have that Cactus pain thing back though. But happy overall.
     
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  10. ewk

    ewk Well-Known Member

    Bracing for a Nor'easter, eh? You just inspired tonight's shave :)
     
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  11. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    I can't wait to see what you planned for your shave.
     
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  12. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    Finally it has arrived! The new strop from Razor Emporium. It’s a Horsehide/ Canvas strop 3”. To the left the one I bought here in Sweden that is just 2 1/3” more suitable for pocket knives. To the right the Linen strop that I bought from LMDesignStyle in Latvia that I have to make hinge and handle for it.
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  13. Paul Turner

    Paul Turner outside the quote(s) now

    What's it called....Blizzard Gel?????
     
  14. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    That's a nice strop from Razor Emporium Hans! I wish you many years of stropping with it. Take care!
     
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  15. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

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    SE Shave # 236

    Rating: 5 / 5

    Razor: Shick - Injector Type J
    Blade: Persona Injector
    Brush: Jack Skully
    Lather: PAA Boomtown Bay Rum
    Aftershave: PAA Boomtown Bay Rum
    Additional Care:
    Stirling Alum Block
    Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm
    Thayer’s Witch Hazel - Original

    I had a very nice shave with the new to the den Type J injector. I am not sure if I prefer the Type G over this razor. I may have to do a comparison shave with the G tomorrow.

    I did my usual three pass shave. The razor had a new Persona blade. The shave was close, however, I felt I needed to do a little buffing. Perhaps this is due to the learning curve for the nuances of this razor.

    The alum report was relatively silent. My face feels smooth and refreshed with the scent of Bay Rum, Leather and Gunpowder.

    I hope you all have a great day gentlemen.
     
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  16. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Thank you Gary
     
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  17. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Thank you Jeff
     
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  18. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Excellent Fat and injector shave Eric.
     
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  19. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Congrats on your new razor Joe! Great maiden shave with it.
     
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  20. lottenhem

    lottenhem Well-Known Member

    Thanks Joe, the days with nib’s and cuts in the strop are passed . It will last forever I guess.


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