30 Day Rule/Focus; June 2023. All Are Welcome! | Page 18

blondblue · Jun 12, 2023

My second go with Fine 21st Century Latigo. One thing that impresses me is that Latigo is inspired by Knize 10, which is a highly ranked leather scent product from Italy.Again, the brush was a soap-magnet"...lots came aboard. 2 passes. Zero across the board with Knicks, Cuts, and Polka-dots. I decided to try this once during heat&humidity season to see if I can manage it when that time comes. . Real happy with the result....As Outstanding As It Gets.

JACarbone · Jun 12, 2023

SRS # 900 - Gemini Shave - TI Super Gnome - Hembree Boar - Wholly Kaw King of Oud

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Hembree Derlin Paragon Boar 25 mm
Lather: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Aftershave: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Additional Care:
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm
Omega Alum

Today marks the my 900th straight razor shave. As always, the TI Super Gnome receives the honors for any shave that is a multiple of 25.

Once again the razor delivered a super close, comfortable and irritation free shave. I did my customary three passes with a luxurious rather of the King of Oud.

Today will be a relaxing sort of day as I had a couple of busy days entertaining family and friends. I hope you all have a great day.

JACarbone · Jun 12, 2023

ChrisB said: ↑

12 Jun 2023

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Prep: The usual, but back to ProRaso pre-shave for a while, the bar hair conditioner works fine but it just makes my hands too slippery

Gillette Aristocrat + Gillette 7 o’clock Green (1)
Timeless Bowl + Omega 10049 + Stirling Orange Chill
Full scoop of soap pressed into the bottom centre of the bowl followed by maybe 3 - 4 minutes of brush work = super thick and slick lather
3 passes were needed as usual + touch ups

Minor weeper at the intersection of zone 8 and 9 right lower Adam’s apple during the first pass, too much pressure here with a new blade
Alum matchstick took care of that

Post shave : Warm and Cold water rinse + Thayers + Brut ASL + Proraso AS balm + Jo Malone Cologne
My wife approves

Super smooth / minor damage / minor stubble left over for another day

Just realised this is Monday, this was menthol shave despite the cold weather, still very pleasant though

Wishing you all a successful week ahead
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Most excellent shave Chris.

JACarbone · Jun 12, 2023

Screwtape said: ↑

Sunday, June 11 2023 (just before midnight) - Just the Basics June

Prep: hot shower
Razor: Supply 2.0 matte black stainless with SE open comb plate / Supply Black Label (8)
Brush: Simpson's Chubby 2 Synthetic
Soap: Red Green Duct Tape Special ( "frankensoap")
Post: rinse, alum, rinse

The frankensoap is a mix of traditional rather soft Italian almond soaps all kneaded together: red tub Cella, red and green label Vitos coconut oil soaps, and Valobra soft almond soap plus a small sample of 3P. The result is a large jar of about a pound of soap - all similar, good basic soaps.

The damp synthetic quickly picked up a load of soap and easily worked up a thin, slick coating of lather on my face.

The Supply injector is always reliable provided I do my part. On its 8th outing, the Black Label blade felt slightly less sharp than I prefer, but was still adequate to remove a week's worth of stubble with one pass. (My last shave was on the 4th.). One pass doesn't get me BBS, but it is sufficient to make me look and feel respectably cleanshaven - and that's good enough. BBS only lasts a few hours anyway, so is only worthwhile just before an important event of some kind.

In my last post (last Sunday), I mentioned that I had broken off a piece of a molar. It was part of the rim of enamel surrounding a large filling. I thought I would either have to have the old filling removed and replaced with an even larger one, or else I would need a crown. Either way, a long, expensive and possibly painful process. Instead I lucked out and the tooth was a lot easier to repair than I expected.

I managed to get in to see my dentist early Tuesday morning. He found that the old filling was still intact and solidly in place, so he just cleaned the exposed surface of the filling and the surrounding edges of the remaining tooth and then used the dental equivalent of Bondo to fill in the gap. Took about half an hour, including the time waiting for the freezing to kick in.

Hope everyone had a good weekend and has a great week!
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Wonderful shave John. Glad you dentist adventure turned out to be less adventurous than anticipated.

JACarbone · Jun 12, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

Excellent shave Joe. I would give your lather an A+.
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Thank you Joe.

brit · Jun 12, 2023

Screwtape said: ↑

Sunday, June 11 2023 (just before midnight) - Just the Basics June

Prep: hot shower
Razor: Supply 2.0 matte black stainless with SE open comb plate / Supply Black Label (8)
Brush: Simpson's Chubby 2 Synthetic
Soap: Red Green Duct Tape Special ( "frankensoap")
Post: rinse, alum, rinse

The frankensoap is a mix of traditional rather soft Italian almond soaps all kneaded together: red tub Cella, red and green label Vitos coconut oil soaps, and Valobra soft almond soap plus a small sample of 3P. The result is a large jar of about a pound of soap - all similar, good basic soaps.

The damp synthetic quickly picked up a load of soap and easily worked up a thin, slick coating of lather on my face.

The Supply injector is always reliable provided I do my part. On its 8th outing, the Black Label blade felt slightly less sharp than I prefer, but was still adequate to remove a week's worth of stubble with one pass. (My last shave was on the 4th.). One pass doesn't get me BBS, but it is sufficient to make me look and feel respectably cleanshaven - and that's good enough. BBS only lasts a few hours anyway, so is only worthwhile just before an important event of some kind.

In my last post (last Sunday), I mentioned that I had broken off a piece of a molar. It was part of the rim of enamel surrounding a large filling. I thought I would either have to have the old filling removed and replaced with an even larger one, or else I would need a crown. Either way, a long, expensive and possibly painful process. Instead I lucked out and the tooth was a lot easier to repair than I expected.

I managed to get in to see my dentist early Tuesday morning. He found that the old filling was still intact and solidly in place, so he just cleaned the exposed surface of the filling and the surrounding edges of the remaining tooth and then used the dental equivalent of Bondo to fill in the gap. Took about half an hour, including the time waiting for the freezing to kick in.

Hope everyone had a good weekend and has a great week!
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Paul Turner said: ↑

My second go with Fine 21st Century Latigo. One thing that impresses me is that Latigo is inspired by Knize 10, which is a highly ranked leather scent product from Italy.Again, the brush was a soap-magnet"...lots came aboard. 2 passes. Zero across the board with Knicks, Cuts, and Polka-dots. I decided to try this once during heat&humidity season to see if I can manage it. Real happy with the result....As Outstanding As It Gets.
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JACarbone said: ↑

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SRS # 900 - Gemini Shave - TI Super Gnome - Hembree Boar - Wholly Kaw King of Oud

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Hembree Derlin Paragon Boar 25 mm
Lather: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Aftershave: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Additional Care:
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm
Omega Alum

Today marks the my 900th straight razor shave. As always, the TI Super Gnome receives the honors for any shave that is a multiple of 25.

Once again the razor delivered a super close, comfortable and irritation free shave. I did my customary three passes with a luxurious rather of the King of Oud.

Today will be a relaxing sort of day as I had a couple of busy days entertaining family and friends. I hope you all have a great day.
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fine start to the week gents.

brit · Jun 12, 2023

monday
brit 60's rocket/kcg
simpson
seaforth!

good morning gents
fine rocket shave
lovely rich lime lather
smooth 2 passer.
matching splash to finish
awesome.
have a fabulous day everyone.

Trigger · Jun 12, 2023

JACarbone said: ↑

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SRS # 900 - Gemini Shave - TI Super Gnome - Hembree Boar - Wholly Kaw King of Oud

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Hembree Derlin Paragon Boar 25 mm
Lather: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Aftershave: Wholly Kaw King of Oud
Additional Care:
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm
Omega Alum

Today marks the my 900th straight razor shave. As always, the TI Super Gnome receives the honors for any shave that is a multiple of 25.

Once again the razor delivered a super close, comfortable and irritation free shave. I did my customary three passes with a luxurious rather of the King of Oud.

Today will be a relaxing sort of day as I had a couple of busy days entertaining family and friends. I hope you all have a great day.
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Awesome milestone shave Joe. Enjoy your day!

Trigger · Jun 12, 2023

brit said: ↑

monday
brit 60's rocket/kcg
simpson
seaforth!

good morning gents
fine rocket shave
lovely rich lime lather
smooth 2 passer.
matching splash to finish
awesome.
have a fabulous day everyone.

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Terrific shave Gary. One day I will get to trying Seaforth Lime. Enjoy your day!

brit · Jun 12, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

Terrific shave Gary. One day I will get to trying Seaforth Lime. Enjoy your day!
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thank you Joe.really happy with the seaforth products.will buy again if they stay in business..

JACarbone · Jun 12, 2023

brit said: ↑

fine start to the week gents.
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Thank you Gary.

JACarbone · Jun 12, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

Awesome milestone shave Joe. Enjoy your day!
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Thank you Joe.

JACarbone · Jun 12, 2023

brit said: ↑

monday
brit 60's rocket/kcg
simpson
seaforth!

good morning gents
fine rocket shave
lovely rich lime lather
smooth 2 passer.
matching splash to finish
awesome.
have a fabulous day everyone.

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Excellent citrus shave Gary.

Trigger · Jun 12, 2023

brit said: ↑

thank you Joe.really happy with the seaforth products.will buy again if they stay in business..
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I hope they stay in business long enough for me to try it.

Trigger · Jun 12, 2023

June 12 SOTA

Hi everyone.

Van der Hagen TTO
Gillette Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (6,7)
Hembree/Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic Brush
Lakewood Lard Lass SS
Old Spice AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 23 hrs
Dome Turf: 3 days

I did a head and face shave. It's why I made extra lather.

The Lakewood Soap is quite slick and loves water. I practically drowned it. Lol! It is a great performer.
The Wilkinson Sword blade is now on its 7th use but I really will say it's on it 9th to 10 use because I did a previous headshave, quite possibly 2. So, I figure I can get at least 10 shaves on a Wilkinson Blade. That's great in my book.
Smooth comfortable shave all around without any cuts, weeps or irritation. Alum feedback was minimal. Splashed on my "old man" aftershave and I am happy with this session. Take care.

blondblue · Jun 12, 2023

brit said: ↑

fine start to the week gents.
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Gary when I said I was real happy with the result, I was talkinabout the SHAVE-our weather isn't hot&humid yet.

brit · Jun 12, 2023

JACarbone said: ↑

Excellent citrus shave Gary.
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thank you Joe.

brit · Jun 12, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

June 12 SOTA

Hi everyone.

Van der Hagen TTO
Gillette Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (6,7)
Hembree/Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic Brush
Lakewood Lard Lass SS
Old Spice AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 23 hrs
Dome Turf: 3 days

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I did a head and face shave. It's why I made extra lather.

View attachment 283766

The Lakewood Soap is quite slick and loves water. I practically drowned it. Lol! It is a great performer.
The Wilkinson Sword blade is now on its 7th use but I really will say it's on it 9th to 10 use because I did a previous headshave, quite possibly 2. So, I figure I can get at least 10 shaves on a Wilkinson Blade. That's great in my book.
Smooth comfortable shave all around without any cuts, weeps or irritation. Alum feedback was minimal. Splashed on my "old man" aftershave and I am happy with this session. Take care.
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cool monday shave and pics Joe.

Trigger · Jun 12, 2023

brit said: ↑

cool monday shave and pics Joe.
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Thanks Gary.

palmolive fox · Jun 13, 2023

Trigger said: ↑

June 12 SOTA

Hi everyone.

Van der Hagen TTO
Gillette Wilkinson Sword DE Blade (6,7)
Hembree/Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic Brush
Lakewood Lard Lass SS
Old Spice AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 23 hrs
Dome Turf: 3 days

View attachment 283767

I did a head and face shave. It's why I made extra lather.

View attachment 283766

The Lakewood Soap is quite slick and loves water. I practically drowned it. Lol! It is a great performer.
The Wilkinson Sword blade is now on its 7th use but I really will say it's on it 9th to 10 use because I did a previous headshave, quite possibly 2. So, I figure I can get at least 10 shaves on a Wilkinson Blade. That's great in my book.
Smooth comfortable shave all around without any cuts, weeps or irritation. Alum feedback was minimal. Splashed on my "old man" aftershave and I am happy with this session. Take care.
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Great shave set up Joe.