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

Oui, je pense.

 

Very nice shave Chris! I also don't like to stick to using the same soap every day. Variety is the spice of life.

 

Ikon Shavecraft short comb head.
Ikon stainless steel handle.
Gillette Silver Blue blade.
Razorock 400 Plissoft synthetic brush.
Fine Accoutrements Snake Bite soap.
Timeless Razor shave bowl.
American Tobacco by Andy Hilfiger cologne.

This weekend has been busy and hot. I did not shave this weekend so the Ikon had it's work cut out for itself. The Ikon and the Silver Blue performed great together....three very nice passes with no problems.

Happy Monday everyone!

 

You should .

 

Thanks Joe...they are nice.

 

Thanks Gary

 

Awesome squared..

 

Monday
Brit 'crat/KCG
BBJ walnut 10098
C & E



good day gents
playing with hard soaps again.
fine lathers with these brit hard soaps,can be finicky
smooth 2 passer with the brit'crat kcg combo.
thayers and matching cologne to finish.
awesome.
have a fine day everyone one.
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Marvelous Menthol Monday shave Danny.

 

Terrific shave and setup Gary.

 

thank you Joe.

 

Very nice shave Chris

 

Super duper Danny

 

Very nice Gary.

 

thank you Joe.

 

Thanks a bunch Joe

 

June 26 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Straight Razor Shave #464
10/8 Max Sprecher (80)
Catie’s Bubbles Tuxedo Brush
Chiseled Face Cryogen SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block Beard
Growth: 24 hrs



Yes, it was time to bring out Max for this session. I am glad that I did. Max gave me a very nice, smooth shave in 3 passes. I made enough lather to do so as you can see:



I decided to do a 4th unshaved lather pass because I just love the über menthol kick.
The alum gave me very little feedback and that's very good for me on a 3 pass shave. However, I am not surprised because this straight really is the bomb. I have 80 shaves and only once refreshed it on my pasted strop. I am shooting for 100 before I decide to refresh or hone on my films. Time will tell.
Splashed on the matching aftershave for an extra menthol hit. I am glad that this shave went well because it's my tribute to my friend Alex. I saw and spoke to him last Tuesday night at a Christian lecture and he unexpectedly was found dead by his wife the next day. I will be attending the wake this evening. We are not promised tomorrow so make the best of every day while we are above ground. Take care.

 

SRS # 912 - French Themed shave # 2

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Ever Ready 200T
Lather: Pre de Provence No. 63
Aftershave: Pre de Provence No. 63 Aftershave Balm
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Pre de Provence No. 63 EdT

Another super close shave with the TI. I have begun to notice an issue with this soap upon application to the face that does not occur back at home. Following whipping up a nice thick lather in the bowl the lather begins to disappear once it is applied to the face. Perhaps there is a significant difference in the hardness of the water here.

Regardless I managed a close and irritation free shave. Let’s hope for better application points tomorrow.

 

Oh my goodness, so sorry to hear about you friend Alex.


Great shave today.

 

Thanks Joe. I was stunned when I got the news.