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

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Trigger, Jan 1, 2023.

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  1. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Superb shave Gary.
     
    JACarbone, Jan 14, 2023
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  2. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe.pretty non descript.the soap base performs very well.wholly kaw siero base:):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Jan 14, 2023
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  3. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave Joe.have a great time.:):eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Jan 14, 2023
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  4. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe.i had this setup planned since i ordered the soap back in december.sadly the matching splash arrived as a bag of glass due to shipping damage.:eatdrink047:
     
    brit, Jan 14, 2023
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  5. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Very nice shave and setup Joe. Have fun at the party.
     
    Trigger, Jan 14, 2023
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  6. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Jan 14 SOTE

    Good evening.

    Straight Razor Shave #427
    Max Sprecher (74)
    Catie’s Bubbles Tuxedo Brush
    Razorock XX SS
    Stirling Old Spice AS
    Stirling Alum Block
    Beard Growth: 24.5 hrs

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    I went a little overboard with lathering because I literally made enough for at least 5 passes. Lol! I was just in a playful mood and I just got carried away. In any event, I produced a nice thick, creamy and slick lather that would be great for safety razors, but not so much for straight shaving, but I went with a Santa Claus Beard for my 2.5 passes. I haven't brought Max out for awhile and so it got the call. This is the 74th shave with this razor and I have only refreshed it once and that was after 50 shaves. I want to see if I can make it to at least 90 shaves before I bring it on my pasted strop once again. We'll see how it goes.
    Anyway, did a 2.5 pass shave without any errors and I would rate it just a little below a BBS shave. On second thought, maybe I should refresh Artie sooner than later. Lol. However, it was a comfortable and smooth shave and that's what matter. I did make another face lather just to use up the soap, but I just rinsed it off of my face. As I mentioned earlier. I still had enough lather on the brush for a few more passes. The alum feedback was negligible. I splashed on the last of the Stirling Spice aftershave to end this session on a fine note. Take care.

    P.S. As I was putting Max away, I decided to refresh it so I will be using this razor tomorrow.
     
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    Trigger, Jan 14, 2023
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  7. myles wilson

    myles wilson Moth Ball Mouth

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    myles wilson, Jan 14, 2023
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome shave and pic Myles:cool:
     
    brit, Jan 14, 2023
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  9. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great barbershop shave Myles!
     
    Trigger, Jan 14, 2023
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  10. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Shave number two in the books.

    As I hoped, the blade settled down nicely, and feels like a Feather on the second use. I'd almost forgotten how nice a vintage carbon could feel. Stropped pre and post-shave.

    Razor: Berkeley Custom Shaver
    Blade: Gillette Super Blue (2)
    Brush: Wolfman/Shavemac D01
    Soap: Saponifico Verisino Cosmo
    Aftershave: Derby City Chop Shop's Winter Reserve
    Finish: RL Safari for Men
     
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    PLANofMAN, Jan 14, 2023
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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    cool shave and pic Ryan.:cool:
     
    brit, Jan 14, 2023
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  12. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Thank you Gary.
     
    PLANofMAN, Jan 14, 2023
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great setup and shave, Ryan. I have never seen that razor. It is definitely unique.
     
    Trigger, Jan 14, 2023
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  14. PLANofMAN

    PLANofMAN Eccentric Razor Collector Staff Member

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    Thanks, Joe. It's a fairly recent addition on my collection, picked up in the last year or so. I've wanted one ever since @Darkbulb picked one up years ago and made a thread about it here: https://theshaveden.com/forums/threads/the-berkeley-custom-shaver.44348/

    They were an adjustable made in the late 1930's, and shave very similarly to the Gillette adjustables on the lower settings. The max setting is pretty much equivalent to a pre-2011 R41, and is extremely aggressive. The adjustment is the same as the Progress, where you turn a knob at the bottom to adjust the razor and load it. The handle is hollow, and is designed to hold two cardboard tucks of blades.

    They are uncommon, perhaps even edging into rare status. There's usually a couple floating around for sale in any given year, and they sell for about $50-100, depending on condition. They were originally sold in a cardboard lined wooden box, and came in three colors. The black is the most common, the maroon and ivory colors are rare.
     
    PLANofMAN, Jan 15, 2023
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  15. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you, Joe...I'm Barry, not Gary. I have been called a lot worse over the years!:lyrtuy5:
     
    palmolive fox, Jan 15, 2023
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  16. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman


    15th 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.
    Wright's Coal Tar Traditional Bar Soap.
    Brush: Omega 48.
    Face Lather.
    Lather: Palmolive Classic shave sticks. (Grated)
    Blade: Treet 7 Days Platinum. (D2)
    Razor: Baili BD177 Rose Gold TTO.

    Post:
    Cold water Face Wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./ Denim Original ASL./ Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

    Greetings,

    A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

    A very in-expensive eclectic shave set up where everything paired together wonderfully.

    A close comfortable 2 pass + pick ups shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

    My face is feeling smooth & smelling divine. ;)

    Keep safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen. :cool:
     
    palmolive fox, Jan 15, 2023
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  17. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Thank you Gary.
     
    JACarbone, Jan 15, 2023
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  18. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Sorry, I have been know to goof up from time to time.
     
    JACarbone, Jan 15, 2023
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  19. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Superb looking shave Ryan. Very interesting and unique looking razor.
     
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    JACarbone, Jan 15, 2023
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  20. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Classic shave Myles.
     
    JACarbone, Jan 15, 2023
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