30 Day Rule/Focus; March 2023. All are Welcome! | Page 22

Trigger · Mar 20, 2023

ChrisB said: ↑

Hi Joe @JACarbone

The Fat Boys used to sell for USD 1.95 not so? Maybe this $1.29 razor will be sought after buy our grandsons in the years to come at inflated prices too! LOL.
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Fatboys were made to last. I will be happy if my $1.29 Dollar Tree razors lasts 5 years. Lol!

Trigger · Mar 20, 2023

ChrisB said: ↑

Date: 20 Mar 2023

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20 Mar Conk HD F4 large

Similar set up to y’day but different soap and brush

Growth: 16 hours (Also undertook shaving the back of my neck)
Lather Bowl: white
Brush: Puro Tasso Boar
Razor 1: Gillette HD with Feather Day 4 !
(Razor 2: R89 with Derby loaded in case the Feather was getting dull. Didn’t need it.)
Face Prep: HWS 30 seconds x 3
Pre shave: Proraso white, trying to finish this.
Cream/Soap: Col Ichabod Conk Bay RuM. Pleasant enough scent but not great. Tolerable.
Post Shave: Warm/Cold water rinse. Thayers’
Aftershave: Old Spice to face and neck. Nice zinging, that’ll cleanse the pores.

3 Passes again. Beginning to divide my face map into distinct Zones, each of which needs its own strategy. I will map these out in a diagram when I have this down pat.

Touch ups: as needed with buffing in my challenging areas. **Riding the Cap**

Results:
Lather: Man-0-Man does this stuff lather. First time I have used the Col Conk. I have had this sitting in a plastic tub for a while. I loaded it the same as I did with my MWF, loading the boar brush for ~40 seconds to get a thick proto-lather, then into the bowl adding drips of water to get rid of the bubbles, before I knew it the bowl was overflowing with enough lather for 5 shaves!

Face: I did feel some burning on face and lip areas, not sure if it is the Col Conk Bay rum? Sensitivity? Allergy?. Pleasant enough scent though.

Nicks: None
Red spots: None
Alum: not needed
Another good shave.

Lessons of the Day:
*** I found the Cap! Why after 4 months did it take me this long to "find the cap'? Was it the Gillette HD? Was it the lather?

Around the touchy areas, I tried gliding just the cap over the beard area and slowly introducing the blade. Up to now I may have been using too steep a blade to face angle. It’s an in-the-zone thing. Haven’t found that spot with my other razors yet. Have I been scraping too much?

Feather on Day 4 did well enough. Was never able to get a blade to go to day 4 before!
Another successful day.

Residual stubble:
Usual area around the AA but easier with my new found riding the cap. There is hope for this area
Also the chin was much smoother this time round.

Have a great week ahead Gents.
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Excellent shave Chris. Riding the cap is a great method to use while shaving with aggressive razors. Enjoy your day.

JACarbone · Mar 20, 2023

SE Shave # 321 - MICROMATIC DECLARATION GROOMING MONDAY

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
Blade: GEM Stainless (3)
Brush: Skully
Lather: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Declaration Grooming Aftershave Liniment - Darkfall
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel

Wonderful Declaration Grooming Darkfall shave this morning following my X3 Bar Push workout and a hot shower. The MMOC performed as expected delivering a super close and comfortable shave. As customary for me, I did my usual three pass shave. I just love the entire process from start to finish.

Hope you all have a great day gentlemen.

JACarbone · Mar 20, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

Fatboys were made to last. I will be happy if my $1.29 Dollar Tree razors lasts 5 years. Lol!
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Mine only lasted two before I noticed rust spots and the “door” on the cap broke off

JACarbone · Mar 20, 2023

ChrisB said: ↑

Date: 20 Mar 2023

View attachment 280572

20 Mar Conk HD F4 large

Similar set up to y’day but different soap and brush

Growth: 16 hours (Also undertook shaving the back of my neck)
Lather Bowl: white
Brush: Puro Tasso Boar
Razor 1: Gillette HD with Feather Day 4 !
(Razor 2: R89 with Derby loaded in case the Feather was getting dull. Didn’t need it.)
Face Prep: HWS 30 seconds x 3
Pre shave: Proraso white, trying to finish this.
Cream/Soap: Col Ichabod Conk Bay RuM. Pleasant enough scent but not great. Tolerable.
Post Shave: Warm/Cold water rinse. Thayers’
Aftershave: Old Spice to face and neck. Nice zinging, that’ll cleanse the pores.

3 Passes again. Beginning to divide my face map into distinct Zones, each of which needs its own strategy. I will map these out in a diagram when I have this down pat.

Touch ups: as needed with buffing in my challenging areas. **Riding the Cap**

Results:
Lather: Man-0-Man does this stuff lather. First time I have used the Col Conk. I have had this sitting in a plastic tub for a while. I loaded it the same as I did with my MWF, loading the boar brush for ~40 seconds to get a thick proto-lather, then into the bowl adding drips of water to get rid of the bubbles, before I knew it the bowl was overflowing with enough lather for 5 shaves!

Face: I did feel some burning on face and lip areas, not sure if it is the Col Conk Bay rum? Sensitivity? Allergy?. Pleasant enough scent though.

Nicks: None
Red spots: None
Alum: not needed
Another good shave.

Lessons of the Day:
*** I found the Cap! Why after 4 months did it take me this long to "find the cap'? Was it the Gillette HD? Was it the lather?

Around the touchy areas, I tried gliding just the cap over the beard area and slowly introducing the blade. Up to now I may have been using too steep a blade to face angle. It’s an in-the-zone thing. Haven’t found that spot with my other razors yet. Have I been scraping too much?

Feather on Day 4 did well enough. Was never able to get a blade to go to day 4 before!
Another successful day.

Residual stubble:
Usual area around the AA but easier with my new found riding the cap. There is hope for this area
Also the chin was much smoother this time round.

Have a great week ahead Gents.
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Awesome shave Chris. I have never tried any of the Col. Conk’s products. Perhaps I. About 10 years, , when I reduced the number of soaps in my den to a manageable number.

JACarbone · Mar 20, 2023

ChrisB said: ↑

Hi Joe @JACarbone, I see you and some others leave a cover on the scuttle, presumably with the soap puck still in there? Any old cover will do? (I haven't seen these scuttles with covers)

My bad Paul, I should have been clearer!

Thanks Joe, yes I enjoyed the Cella and will it near the front of my rotations.

The Fat Boys used to sell for USD 1.95 not so? Maybe this $1.29 razor will be sought after buy our grandsons in the years to come at inflated prices too! LOL.
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The cover on the scuttle is from a vendor on Etsy; FrugalShave.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/472390...0637&click_sum=cda9ef67&ref=shop_home_recs_27

I usually press a soap sample into the scuttle provided it has the hardness of a soap and not the creaminess of a croap. After use, I let the soap dry out for about 24 hours then place the cover on it. The purpose of the cover is more to keep any dust or whatever settling on the soap as I store some of my mugs on top on my medicine cabinet in the bathroom.

JACarbone · Mar 20, 2023

Hembree said: ↑

US $9.00 | YAQI Single Edge Chrome Color AC Safety Razor Head for Men
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLFuWhc

I would recommend it. The only problem is that you have to check your blade alignment when you load the blade. Once the alignment is right and you tighten the handle it stays locked in. For the price it is a fun head and you cannot go wrong. It handles really nice. I like the thin profile.

Yaqi offers it in a matte finish and a chrome.

Thanks and have a great day.
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Very nice. I picked up this razor head about two weeks ago for $2.60. Could not pass it up at that price. Expecting delivery the first week in April.

JACarbone · Mar 20, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

March 19 SOTA

Good afternoon.
Assured for Men by Dollar Tree razor
Assured for Men DE Blade (2nd use)
Rockwell Synthetic Brush
Arko SS
Pinaud-Clubman Classic AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 23 hrs

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It's time for my normal Sunday afternoon shave. I went the easy route and picked the Dollar Tree Razor. I can't believe this $1.29 razor gives a great shave.
I chose Arko because the scent is presently non-existent and it provides a very slick lather. As an aside, I happen to like the Arko scent when it was new.
Two passes without touch-ups or errors gave me a near BBS shave.. Alum was mostly silent and that Pinaud-Clubman Classic aftershave didn't burn. Take care.
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Very nice classic and simple low budget shave Joe.

Hembree · Mar 20, 2023

JACarbone said: ↑

Very nice. I picked up this razor head about two weeks ago for $2.60. Could not pass it up at that price. Expecting delivery the first week in April.
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Good deal. I pick a few up for $3.00 each during a live sale.

You will like it.

JACarbone · Mar 20, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

Wonderful shave Joe. I just hate those creepers. However, it's better than having a nick or worse. Enjoy St. Joseph Day and don't eat too many hot cross buns.
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Thank you Joe. Hope you enjoyed your St. Joseph’s Day as well.

Trigger · Mar 20, 2023

JACarbone said: ↑

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SE Shave # 321 - MICROMATIC DECLARATION GROOMING MONDAY

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
Blade: GEM Stainless (3)
Brush: Skully
Lather: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Declaration Grooming Aftershave Liniment - Darkfall
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel

Wonderful Declaration Grooming Darkfall shave this morning following my X3 Bar Push workout and a hot shower. The MMOC performed as expected delivering a super close and comfortable shave. As customary for me, I did my usual three pass shave. I just love the entire process from start to finish.

Hope you all have a great day gentlemen.
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Marvelous MMOC shave Joe.

Trigger · Mar 20, 2023

JACarbone said: ↑

Very nice classic and simple low budget shave Joe.
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Thanks Joe. The gear and software did blend well.

Trigger · Mar 20, 2023

Today is a no shave day.

Herm2502 · Mar 20, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

Today is a no shave day.
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What? No pics?

JACarbone · Mar 20, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

Marvelous MMOC shave Joe.
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Thank you Joe.

Trigger · Mar 20, 2023

Herm2502 said: ↑

What? No pics?
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Sorry. You are stuck with just my avatar. Lol!

ChrisB · Mar 20, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

Fatboys were made to last. I will be happy if my $1.29 Dollar Tree razors lasts 5 years. Lol!
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Ok, right! I wonder what $1.29 in today's money was back in the 1950s? maybe a few cents worth!

Trigger said: ↑

Excellent shave Chris. Riding the cap is a great method to use while shaving with aggressive razors. Enjoy your day.
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Thanks Joe.

JACarbone said: ↑

Mine only lasted two before I noticed rust spots and the “door” on the cap broke off
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I will pass on that one!

JACarbone said: ↑

Awesome shave Chris. I have never tried any of the Col. Conk’s products. Perhaps I. About 10 years, , when I reduced the number of soaps in my den to a manageable number.
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Yes it lathered well, the scent wasn't super duper, I will continue to use it but won't order it again.

JACarbone said: ↑

The cover on the scuttle is from a vendor on Etsy; FrugalShave.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/472390...0637&click_sum=cda9ef67&ref=shop_home_recs_27

I usually press a soap sample into the scuttle provided it has the hardness of a soap and not the creaminess of a croap. After use, I let the soap dry out for about 24 hours then place the cover on it. The purpose of the cover is more to keep any dust or whatever settling on the soap as I store some of my mugs on top on my medicine cabinet in the bathroom.
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Those 3D printed lids are cool. Good tip thanks. Haven't used my el cheapo charity shop scuttle yet, but will make a cover to keep the dust off if I ever get around to it.

palmolive fox · Mar 21, 2023

21st March 2023.

Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Body + Face Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Original Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Anbbas 24mm Tuxedo synthetic
Bowl Lather.
Bowl : Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather:The body Shop Maca root & Aloe shaving cream.
Blade: Shark Super Stainless. (D1)
Frankenrazor: Muhle R41 bottom plate with Yaqi Mellon top cap + Schmidt R10 Handle. - Shark Super Stainless. (D1)

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. / Superdrug Forest Fresh ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

Greetings,

Early morning Shave,

I have mentioned on many occasions that The Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe shaving cream never fails to provided me with a smooth protective slick lather in no time leaving a superb post shave feel....This cream gives the best protective slickness, and post shave feel that i have had from any shaving cream that i have tried to date...Superb Stuff!

My newly experimented R41 frankenrazor continues to astound me on how efficient & smooth the Yaqi Mellon top cap & hefty Schmidt R10 Handle make. This is my new favourite frankenrazor, which will be added to my razor rotation on a regular basis.

A comfortable BBS 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 super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

JACarbone · Mar 21, 2023

palmolive fox said: ↑

21st March 2023.

View attachment 280615

Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Body + Face Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Original Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Anbbas 24mm Tuxedo synthetic
Bowl Lather.
Bowl : Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather:The body Shop Maca root & Aloe shaving cream.
Blade: Shark Super Stainless. (D1)
Frankenrazor: Muhle R41 bottom plate with Yaqi Mellon top cap + Schmidt R10 Handle. - Shark Super Stainless. (D1)

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. / Superdrug Forest Fresh ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

Greetings,

Early morning Shave,

I have mentioned on many occasions that The Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe shaving cream never fails to provided me with a smooth protective slick lather in no time leaving a superb post shave feel....This cream gives the best protective slickness, and post shave feel that i have had from any shaving cream that i have tried to date...Superb Stuff!

My newly experimented R41 frankenrazor continues to astound me on how efficient & smooth the Yaqi Mellon top cap & hefty Schmidt R10 Handle make. This is my new favourite frankenrazor, which will be added to my razor rotation on a regular basis.

A comfortable BBS 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 super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
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Very nice shave Barry. What caused you to turn the R41 into a Frank? Just for the hell of it or some other reason?

Trigger · Mar 21, 2023

palmolive fox said: ↑

21st March 2023.

View attachment 280615

Shaving recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort Body + Face Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face.
Pears Original Transparent Bar Soap.
Brush: Anbbas 24mm Tuxedo synthetic
Bowl Lather.
Bowl : Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather:The body Shop Maca root & Aloe shaving cream.
Blade: Shark Super Stainless. (D1)
Frankenrazor: Muhle R41 bottom plate with Yaqi Mellon top cap + Schmidt R10 Handle. - Shark Super Stainless. (D1)

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. / Superdrug Forest Fresh ASL./Nivea Men Fresh Moisturising Gel.

Greetings,

Early morning Shave,

I have mentioned on many occasions that The Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe shaving cream never fails to provided me with a smooth protective slick lather in no time leaving a superb post shave feel....This cream gives the best protective slickness, and post shave feel that i have had from any shaving cream that i have tried to date...Superb Stuff!

My newly experimented R41 frankenrazor continues to astound me on how efficient & smooth the Yaqi Mellon top cap & hefty Schmidt R10 Handle make. This is my new favourite frankenrazor, which will be added to my razor rotation on a regular basis.

A comfortable BBS 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 super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.
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Awesome shave Barry! I am with Joe C as to why you frakensized your Müehle R41.