30 Day Rule/Focus; May 2023. All Are Welcome!

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  1. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    May 8 SOTA

    Good afternoon!

    Straight Razor Shave #451
    5/8 Dovo Best Quality
    Hembree Delrin/ Maggard Timberwolf Brush
    Stirling Intrepid Man SS
    Proraso Green AS
    Stirling Alum Block
    Beard Growth: 24 hrs

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    I haven't used this razor in months so it got the call today. It is Dovo's bottom tier model, but it is a fine shaver. I picked Intrepid Man because it's my last sample of the original 5 that I bought and the scent is basically gone so I can pair it with any aftershave. Here's my lather:

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    I only needed 2 passes to get a nice, close and comfortable shave without incidents. The alum sang a bit, but it was tolerable. Splashed on the Proraso Green aftershave and I am good to go. Take care.
     
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  2. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Beautiful setup, pic and shave Gary! Have a great day!
     
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    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Awesome shaves Joe! Enjoy your day!
     
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    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Joe. Tbh, it's the first time that I used it.
     
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    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great way to start the work week Danny! Enjoy your day!
     
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  6. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    thank you Joe,:):eatdrink047:
     
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  8. brit

    brit in a box

    fabulous monday shaves and pics gents.:cool::bounce017:
     
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    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Gary.
     
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  10. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    I hope you find a good balance between space for you and yours, and enough distance between you and the city.

    Thanks Joe.

    Ah, yes but thanks for the tip off Paul.:thanks:

    Looking up that name on line has led me to an outfit in Melbourne that stocks Stirling products here in Oz!
     
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    brit in a box

    thank you Chris.:):eatdrink047:
     
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  12. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman


    9th May 2023.

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    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: Omega 10066.
    Bowl Lather.
    Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
    Lather: Proraso Sensitive shaving cream.
    Blade : Dorco Prime Platinum. (D1)
    Razor: Parker 94R.

    Post:
    Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse/Homemade (~Spring/Summer mix~) Lemon, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Essential Oils.3 Menthol Crystals Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel. / Benjamin's mentholated bay rum. /L'0REAL Soothing Birch Sap PSB.

    Greetings,

    Early morning Shave,

    A great inexpensive shave set up. The hefty 94R mowed through my stubble effortlessly paired together with the fresh Dorco Prime Platinum making my early morning shave a pleasurable experience.
    The Omega boar brush gets better with each outing whipping up a wonderful lather in a short space of time.

    A comfortable 2 pass + pick-ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of L'0REAL Soothing Birch Sap PSB.

    Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of L'0REAL Soothing Birch Sap PSB.

    My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine. ;)

    Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen. :cool:
     
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  13. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Very nice setup and shave Barry. Omega brushes perform way beyond their price point. My Omega Pro 49 is my best purchase dollar for dollar. Omega brushes are great for those entering traditional wetshaving. Enjoy your afternoon.
     
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  14. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Much better shave this morning. The brush picked up LOTS of soap, ready for the paint-job. Solid coverage all around. No negative issues but for the fact that I went a little too hard over the cut from the other day-more came out, but it was neutralized by the aftershave. No "new" Cuts, Knicks, Pokka-dots. 2 passes. Said aftershave was once again the Clubman Special Reserve. The cologne was playing tricks on me-you push the button and very little if anything comes out(and I have more than "very little"). Super Duper Outstanding.
     
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  15. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you Joe. You are totally correct about omega boar brushes. The 10066 & 11137 that I purchased last year and both haved improved with each outing. I have 2 Omega 49 Pro brushes & a 48 which are all firm favourites of mine.
     
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  16. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome gents.:cool::eatdrink047:
     
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  17. brit

    brit in a box

    tuesday
    early '20s canadian 102a
    bolzano
    simpson
    kaizen
    old spice

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    good morning gents
    plugging along with the old types
    kaizen and old spice
    awesome
    have a great day everyone
    :eatdrink047:​
     
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  18. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    Thank you Gary...going from "Kinda" to "Super Duper" in 24 hours is a good feeling. :)
     
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  19. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

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    Colibri (Hummingbird) 1.10mm head.
    Yaqi Tsuka stainless steel handle.
    Rapira Platinum Lux blade.
    Yaqi 24mm synthetic brush.
    Lakewood Soap Company Smokeberry shave soap.
    Timeless Razor shave bowl.
    Irish Chestnut by Andy Hilfiger.

    Smooth sailing this morning. I love the Smokeberry.

    I hope everyone is have a wonderful day.
     
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  20. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you Gary.
     
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