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

Ikon S3S stainless steel razor head.
Weber Classic stainless steel handle.
Astra SP blade (fresh).
Simpson T3 Trafalgar synthetic brush.
Mitchell’s Wool Fat soap.
Timeless Razor Shave bowl.
Irish Chestnut by Andy Hilfiger cologne.

Second run with the S3S which was better. I added the Weber Classic handle which added a little weight and length. It seems to handle a better and is not head heavy now even though the razor weighs in at 4.8 ounces.

I dropped the angle down like a normal razor and it made a difference. I had read somewhere that the S3S likes a steep angle but I found today that was not the case. The alum was better today but not where I would like it to be. The razor is very smooth and efficient. I cannot hardly tell any difference between the open comb and solid bar side.

Overall I like the razor and it is getting better as we get to know each other.

The Fat was awesome this morning but probably would have been better if I would have had Joe the Lather Master whip it up.

Happy Friday everyone!

 

Alabama Awesome shave Danny! It sounds like you got that bad boy dialed in this morning. Oh, I appreciate the promo. Lol!

 

Thanks Joe.....let just say the S3S and I are bonding.

 

I was happy indeed, Chris...thanks.

 

fine shaves and pics gents.

 

friday
aristocrat/kcg
opal
classic edge
jaguar



good morning gents
getting bored with the kaizen.
awesome.
have a fine friday everyone.
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Thank you Chris.

 

Very nice shave Danny. A solar eclipse just formed over Suffolk County. Wait , my mistake, it is just the swelling of Joe’s head, @Trigger, from all these Lather Master references.

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Very nice change of pace Gary.

 

Thanks Joe.

You may need to get a pin and pop it like a balloon....never mind the mess would be too great.

Imagine how bad it would be Joe @Trigger if we did not like you.

 

thank you Joe,back at it on the work weekend.

 

Thanks Gary

 

Beautisimo Gary!

 

thank you Danny.nice and simple.

 

Thanks Gary.

 

Lol!

 

May 29 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Straight Shave #454
6/8 Ralf Aust
Hembree Delrin/ Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic Brush
TSD Irish Spring SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 24 brs



I decided to use this shaver because I haven't used it since last October. I bought this one from someone in NYC on EBay. I have another Aust, but I bought that one brand new from Maggards. Looking at my records, I have only used it 12 times in almost 3 yrs to the day. It shaved very well for me today so I should bring it in my regular rotation.

The TSD produced a decent lather.



Although the pic shows that it is a creamy lather, it is not voluminous and borders on being translucent, however, it is slick enough for me.

Did 2 error-free passes for a near BBS shave. It would be BBS if I would do a half pass on the neck. However, I don't always chase the BBS, especially when I am not going anywhere important. Lol!
The alum feedback was negligible so the shave was smooth and comfortable. Splashed on the matching aftershave to top the session. I am happy with the shave.. Take care.

 

Fabulous Friday shave and super setup Gary! Enjoy the rest of the afternoon!

 

Excellent lather produced I. You Dumbo bowl Joe. Enjoy your evening.

 

thank you Joe,yourself as well.