30 Day Rule/Focus; Jan 2023. All are Welcome! | Page 39

palmolive fox · Jan 26, 2023

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Fabulous Frankenrazor shave Barry. Have a great afternoon.
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Thank you, joe. The Yaqi Mellon DOC Head looks aggressive, but it's quite mild. Enjoy your day.

Trigger · Jan 26, 2023

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Thursday January 26 - Just Shaving

Razor: Supply 2.0 matte black injector with SE open comb plate / Supply Black Label (6)
Brush: Jayaruh #267 burled maple with Omega Pro 49 boar knot
Soap: MWF shards in Kent beechwood tub (RIP)/ TOBS Lavender Shaving Cream (croap)
Post: Alum, rinse, Portland General Store Black Willow Bark Toner

My last shave was January 16, so a ten-day stubble to mow. I was going to repeat my last shave in its entirety, but instead changed most of it.

My Kent beechwood tub of MWF opened to reveal a soap rind that had split into many small fragments. Tough to lather and the brush was full of tiny soap chunks. I declared it dead, dumped the bits into my shower soap bag, and moved on. RIP MWF! Since I have at least a decade worth of other soaps and creams, I will probably not replace it, even though it is an excellent product.

I moved on to my Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender cream - one of my favourite scents. I had a nearly unused tub of it. Unfortunately, I must not have tightened the lid properly a few months ago, and it dried out. It is now a 1/3 tub of medium-hard croap. However, it still has a strong scent and it still builds an excellent lather quite quickly and easily, so I will continue to use it until it is gone. I think I will use it as my main soap for the next few months -- interspersed with shaves using some of the 30 or so cream samples I have stacked up.

The boar brush is quite thirsty but builds a good face lather if you load it heavily first. I did two passes, lathering between, and found I had to go back to the tub to reload for the second pass.

Two passes with the razor got me to near BBS.

The alum was totally silent.

The PGS willow bark toner is a good cleanser for days when my skin seems a bit oily and prone to outbreaks. I am smooth, cleansed and toned, and ready for the day.

Hope everybody has a good week!
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Great rebound on the soap John! I am a lavender soap guy so I see it as a win.

blondblue · Jan 26, 2023

A very nice Throwback Thursday shave this morning. Bill Neumann came through in the clutch, both the soap and A.S.(Heartwood for both). Much better result than in previous days shaves. Cheeks&Sideburns came out fine, as did North&South Porcupine Alley. The left side of Cactus was a success, but the right still had some Astroturf at the end. Gives me reason to focus more on the neck tomorrow. The aftershave was great&feels great all over. Outta This World Excellent.

blondblue · Jan 26, 2023

My review for Bill Neumann Heartwood A.S. got in, but Bill forgot to edit my errors! Ahhh well, I guess he knew what I was TRYING to say. I'll do better next time.

brit · Jan 26, 2023

palmolive fox said: ↑

26th 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 10051.
Face Lather.
Lather: Kent/MWF.
Blade: Super-Max Blue Diamond Titanium. (D2)
Frankenrazor: Yaqi Mellon DOC Head / Schmidt R10 Stainless Steel Handle.

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. / Nivea Men 2 Phase + P&G Old Spice Original ASL Mixture. / Cien Aloe Vera Body Lotion.

Greetings,

Early morning shave.

A Superb shave from the Frankenrazor /Super-Max Blue Diamond Titanium blade to finish my shaving week off on a high note.

The in-expensive Yaqi mellon DOC razor head pairs together with the weighty Schmidt R10 handle wonderfully making a well balanced Frankenrazor which feels solid and comfortable to use.

A very comfortable 2 pass + pick ups shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Cien Aloe Vera Body Lotion.

My face is feeling smooth cool, & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
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Screwtape said: ↑

Thursday January 26 - Just Shaving

Razor: Supply 2.0 matte black injector with SE open comb plate / Supply Black Label (6)
Brush: Jayaruh #267 burled maple with Omega Pro 49 boar knot
Soap: MWF shards in Kent beechwood tub (RIP)/ TOBS Lavender Shaving Cream (croap)
Post: Alum, rinse, Portland General Store Black Willow Bark Toner

My last shave was January 16, so a ten-day stubble to mow. I was going to repeat my last shave in its entirety, but instead changed most of it.

My Kent beechwood tub of MWF opened to reveal a soap rind that had split into many small fragments. Tough to lather and the brush was full of tiny soap chunks. I declared it dead, dumped the bits into my shower soap bag, and moved on. RIP MWF! Since I have at least a decade worth of other soaps and creams, I will probably not replace it, even though it is an excellent product.

I moved on to my Taylor of Old Bond Street Lavender cream - one of my favourite scents. I had a nearly unused tub of it. Unfortunately, I must not have tightened the lid properly a few months ago, and it dried out. It is now a 1/3 tub of medium-hard croap. However, it still has a strong scent and it still builds an excellent lather quite quickly and easily, so I will continue to use it until it is gone. I think I will use it as my main soap for the next few months -- interspersed with shaves using some of the 30 or so cream samples I have stacked up.

The boar brush is quite thirsty but builds a good face lather if you load it heavily first. I did two passes, lathering between, and found I had to go back to the tub to reload for the second pass.

Two passes with the razor got me to near BBS.

The alum was totally silent.

The PGS willow bark toner is a good cleanser for days when my skin seems a bit oily and prone to outbreaks. I am smooth, cleansed and toned, and ready for the day.

Hope everybody has a good week!
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A very nice Throwback Thursday shave this morning. Bill Neumann came through in the clutch, both the soap and A.S.(Heartwood for both). Much better result than in previous days shaves. Cheeks&Sideburns came out fine, as did North&South Porcupine Alley. The left side of Cactus was a success, but the right still had some Astroturf at the end. Gives me reason to focus more on the neck tomorrow. The aftershave was great&feels great all over. Outta This World Excellent.
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awesome shaves and pics gents.

palmolive fox · Jan 26, 2023

Thank you

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awesome shaves and pics gents.
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Thank you, Gary.

brit · Jan 26, 2023

thursday
k-1 brit flare tip/p-74
simpson
classic edge
burberry

good morning gents
another fine p-45 shave.
awesome.
have a great day everyone.

blondblue · Jan 26, 2023

brit said: ↑

awesome shaves and pics gents.
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Thank you Gary....real good one today

blondblue · Jan 26, 2023

Hey fellas, I am getting old!!! Just forgot the same of that great A.S. that looks butterscotch.I know, this has happened before. :-(. SA........ Help.

Hembree · Jan 26, 2023

myles wilson said: ↑

Maybe my frag heads can help me out here. I’m pretty good with determining if fragrances are real or fake. Got a vintage bottle of Creed Green Irish tweed. Batch code: 16L01 4oz 120ml. 99% this is a legit bottle.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Nice

Hembree · Jan 26, 2023

Colibri (Hummingbird) head with 0.80mm plate.
Razorock thickbar stainless steel handle.
Feather blade (fresh).
Shore Shave Cool Water Mint Ribbon synthetic brush.
Napa Soap Company shave soap.
Timeless Razor shave bowl.
Black Tie Gentleman cologne.

Awesomeness in Alabama today. The Colibri delivers everytime.

Take care everyone!

Hembree · Jan 26, 2023

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Wonderful Wednesday shave Danny!
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Thanks Joe

Hembree · Jan 26, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

Jan 25 SOTA

Good evening.

Straight Razor Shave #432
13/8 ArtRazor 1000 (28th use)
MrEE LE #10 Cashmere Brush
Stirling Frankincense and Myrrh SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 24 hrs

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It's been awhile (Dec 20 2022) since Artie got the call so today is the day.
Everything went well with this shave session. Evan's Brush did a great job in whipping up a yogurt lather. 2 passes gave me a fine shave without incidents. The alum was quiet and so was the splashing of the aftershave. Take care.
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I LOVE seeing Artie. Great shave Joe.

JACarbone · Jan 26, 2023

SE # 305 - “First” Razor Shave - SE - MMBT

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip
Blade: GEM Stainless (7)
Brush: Jack Skully
Lather: Cella Crema da Barba
Aftershave: PAA Chella Cool
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Wonderful Cella shave this morning. Prior to this morning’s shower and shower, I decided to go for a walk in a near by seaside village of Port Jefferson. This past month I have been incorporating daily walks, sprints on Sunday, in addition to my X3 bar workouts. The temperature was a cool 48 degrees, perfect for the walk. The X3 Bar workout will be later this afternoon.

As for the shave, I loaded the brush off of the puck, whipped in up in my shave bowl and placed the brush in the ice water brush scuttle to chill the lather. Perfection. Three passes with the MMBT resulted an extremely close shave.

Hope you are having a great day.

JACarbone · Jan 26, 2023

myles wilson said: ↑

Maybe my frag heads can help me out here. I’m pretty good with determining if fragrances are real or fake. Got a vintage bottle of Creed Green Irish tweed. Batch code: 16L01 4oz 120ml. 99% this is a legit bottle.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Awesome pick up Myles.

Trigger · Jan 26, 2023

brit said: ↑

thursday
k-1 brit flare tip/p-74
simpson
classic edge
burberry

good morning gents
another fine p-45 shave.
awesome.
have a great day everyone.

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Awesome shave Gary. Have an awesome day as well.

Trigger · Jan 26, 2023

Hembree said: ↑

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Colibri (Hummingbird) head with 0.80mm plate.
Razorock thickbar stainless steel handle.
Feather blade (fresh).
Shore Shave Cool Water Mint Ribbon synthetic brush.
Napa Soap Company shave soap.
Timeless Razor shave bowl.
Black Tie Gentleman cologne.

Awesomeness in Alabama today. The Colibri delivers everytime.

Take care everyone!
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Beautiful shave and setup Danny. Enjoy your day.

Trigger · Jan 26, 2023

Hembree said: ↑

I LOVE seeing Artie. Great shave Joe.
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Thanks Danny.

Trigger · Jan 26, 2023

JACarbone said: ↑

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SE # 305 - “First” Razor Shave - SE - MMBT

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: GEM Micromatic Bullet Tip
Blade: GEM Stainless (7)
Brush: Jack Skully
Lather: Cella Crema da Barba
Aftershave: PAA Chella Cool
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Wonderful Cella shave this morning. Prior to this morning’s shower and shower, I decided to go for a walk in a near by seaside village of Port Jefferson. This past month I have been incorporating daily walks, sprints on Sunday, in addition to my X3 bar workouts. The temperature was a cool 48 degrees, perfect for the walk. The X3 Bar workout will be later this afternoon.

As for the shave, I loaded the brush off of the puck, whipped in up in my shave bowl and placed the brush in the ice water brush scuttle to chill the lather. Perfection. Three passes with the MMBT resulted an extremely close shave.

Hope you are having a great day.
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Wonderful shave Joe. Glad you enjoyed your walk in lower Port.

Trigger · Jan 26, 2023

Jan 26 SOTE

Good evening.

Straight Razor Shave #433
10/8 Max Sprecher (76)
Catie’s Bubbles Tuxedo Brush
Stirling Frankincense and Myrrh SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 24 hrs

I decided to shave with my other large blade this evening. Max did a super job shaving my whiskers. 2 pass shave without incident gave me a BBS shave. I attribute this fine result with the fine, slick, yogurt lather that Stirling soaps consistently provides. The alum gave me very little stinging and the matching aftershave gave me a much mellower burn. Take care.