30 Day Rule/Focus; Jan 2023. All are Welcome!

Marvelous Monday shave Gary.

 

Jan 9 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Assured for Men Dollar Tree Razor
Assured for Men DE Blade (3rd use)
Omega Boar 49
Stirling Frankincense and Myrrh SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 24 hrs



Everything went well this afternoon. The more I used this soap, then the scent becomes more bearable. However, I still will not repurchase this soap because the scent is still meh to my nose. The good thing about the soap is that it lathers as expected giving a nice, creamy, and slick medium.

Two passes without any incidents gave me a near BBS shave. I didn't feel like chasing a BBS result so I didn't do a pickup pass. There was not any alum feedback. Splashed on the matching aftershave and I feel refreshed. Take care.

 

thank you Joe.

 

SE Shave. # 300 - MICROMATIC DARKFALL MONDAY

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
Blade: GEM Stainless
Brush: Whipped Dog Butterscotch 24 mm
Lather: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Declaration Grooming Aftershave Liniment - Darkfall
Declaration Grooming Darkfall EdT

 

Nice setup and shave Joe.

 

10th January 2023.



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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.
Palmolive Naturals Olive & Milk Bar Soap.
Brush: Yaqi Sagrada Familia 24mm Synthetic.
Lather: The Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe
Blade: Centwin SP. (D1)
Razor: Merkur 34C.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse/Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel. /Cien X-Bolt ASL. / L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

Greetings,

Early morning Shave,

The Centwin SP are very much like the Indian 7o'Clock blacks smooth, sharp and efficient. Another blade that pairs together with the Merkur 34C wonderfully.

An 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.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Very nice. Is the 34c as nice as I hear? I have other Merkur razors and like all of them.

Herm

 

Strange situation on my shaves yesterday and today. Yesterday, after 5 shaves, I put a new Astra SP into the R41. First stroke really tugged, bad. I kept going, but it was not fun. Result was an OK shave, a few weepers and lots of AS feedback. I was not happy.

Today I switched the blade again. First stroke...ouch! This blade was even worse! It felt like I was pulling out the hairs one by one. I thought "oh hell no". I went to the cabinet and got another new Astra blade. Hesitantly, I started my shave. This time the blade was smooth as silk. Result was a nice BBS, no weepers, no AS feedback. I'm trying to focus, I don't need this extra grief.

Is it me or has the quality of Astra blades declined?

Herm

 

Great post and shaves Barry. Have a great afternoon.

 

Ouch! That is terrible that you had 2 blades that were not good. I guess quality control lapsed on the day those blades were made. Tbh, I have tried the Astra Blues and I found them to be less than stellar. I have heard the Astra Greens are much better so I am surprised that you had problems with those blades. Enjoy your day Herm.

 

Thank you, joe. Enjoy your day.

 

Thank You. The 34c is a wonderful every-day shaver, paired together with the right blade choice it can be very assertive too. I also have the Merkur 37c & 39c (Sledgehammer) slants which are superb. Especially the 37c.

 

Good to know, thank you Barry. Maybe I'll pick one up. I also have the Sledgehammer (one of my favorites), but dropped it last time and it's irreversibly bent.

Herm

 

Wonderful shave set up. Because DE blades are so mass produced, regardless of the brand, once in a while you get the odd dud, or a faulty batch. The quality control overall isn't too bad IMHO.As always opinions are very subjective, especially with DE blades. Yours- Barry.

 

That's a shame. If it's just the top plate that's irreversibly bent you can replace it. here's a link. ..Merkur Razor Parts – Manufacturer Originals (merkurshave.com) I'm not sure how much the shipping & import tax will be, it may work out cheaper buying from your side of the pond if and when you decide to do so.

 

One excellent shave Gary.

 

i have gotten the odd dud with the astras,though rare.are they new lazer etched or ink or older ink printed stock?

 

thank you Joe..nice leather scent.

 

fine shaves,set ups and pics gents.

 

tuesday
super 84/spoiler
simpson
the shaving shop
floid



good day gents
smooth 4th outing with the super 84/spoiler
usual 2 passer,no issues
floid black to finish
awesome
have a fine day everyone.
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