30 Day Rule/Focus; August 2022

thank you Joe.lovely stuff.

 

Thank you Joe

 

Thank you Gary. I think you will like it.

 

Agreed

 

I never had that problem because I hydrate my soaps to a fault because shaving with straights requires it and I carry it over when I shave with my safeties. Arko loves water. If you haven't already, I would suggest bowl lathering it because I get a richer lather than if I load the brush on the puck for face lathering. However, I do get a nice lather with both methods.

 

Excellent shave, setup and pic Gary. Enjoy your day.

 

i have lathered both ways but mostly face with the arko.i will try to drown it on a test lather.i have lots.

 

Joe. My first slant was the 37c too,but not long after I purchased it I bought the 39c from a friend who couldn't gel with it. Out of of the two I prefer the 37c,but the 39c is still a firm favourite.

 

Gary...I also like the nacet blades which, another blade I will have to revisit in future shaves.

 

14th August 2022.



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Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Tingly Mint & Tea Tree Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears with Mint Extracts Transparent Bar Soap
Brush: Frank Shaving 20mm Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Wilkinson Sword Soap Bowl.
Blade: Feather Hi Stainless. (D2)
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Premium TTO.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./ Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Benjamins Mentholated Bay Rum./L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

It's been a while since i last used the Wilkinson Sword Premium TTO, and another first Paired up with the Feather Hi Stainless was another smooth efficient duo...Feather blades work wonderfully with my milder razors.

Another enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report...Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

Terrific Sunday Shave Barry. Have a great afternoon.

 

I was so busy running around yesterday that I did not shave. By the time I could, it was late so, I decided to wait. Very nice shave this morning

Razor - Parker 87R
Blade - BIC Chrome Platinum (1st use)
Soap - TOBS Lavender
Pre-shave - Proraso White
Brush - Simpson T2 Trafalgar synthetic
Post shave - alum bar, Thayers Toner, & Captain's Choice "Venture"
Aftershave - Pinaud Clubman

I filled the scuttle with hot water to warm it up. Cool mornings have returned so, a warm lather is nice. I probably could have whisked longer but, this worked well. TOBS is always very rich lather. 2 -pass shave with cleanup left me super smooth! I did manage a couple of weepers that needed the "Leak stopper". Still a nice shave with minimal feedback from the alum bar.

 

Nice shave Hogie. I guess you're feeling much better. Take care.

 

I had errands to run and yes, my stomach is almost back to normal. Normal for now until the next time I trigger the colitis by eating something that irritates it.

 

Thanks very much Joe-I'm sure I'll have a question or 20 as I keep reviewing this. What may..MAY..happen is I'll get it done and forget what I did TO succeed. But this is a great guide. And now my first question-are steps 1-6 done on the phone after snapping the photo?

 

Well this is the day, Gary-a new avatar record!

 

DE Shave # 420 - Adjustable August- Weekends

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Ming Shi Futur Clone
Blade: Gillette Silver Blue
Brush: Brent Jacobson Tamarind and Ebony w/ Paragon 24mm boar
Lather: Stirling Spice
Aftershave: B & M Reserve Spice
Additional Care:
Stirling Alum Block
Humphreys Cucumber Melon Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Perfect day for some Stirling Spice/B & M Reserve Spice shave. I do not have much on the agenda except possibly taking advantage of the cooler temperatures to split some wood and stop by the farmer’s market in Port Jefferson. Other than that, relax and enjoy the day.

Excellent three pass shave with the Futur Clone razor. The post shave supported this assessment with a silent alum report. Following the witch hazel, balm and splash my face feels great and I smell absolutely divine. How do you like the apples Charlie, @wristwatchb?

I hope you all have a great day gentlemen.

 

Perfect shave for a restful Sunday.

 

Very nice shave with an excellent looking lather.

 

Y'know, speakina Spice, I don't see any aftershaves in the CVS or supermarket. Supply chain problem, perhaps? New Spice, that is.