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

Merci beaucoup mon ami.

 

Thanks Joe

Thank you Joe

Thanks Joe. I might use it again tomorrow. Inspired by your continued posts while abroad!

 

Well, I didn't light my face on fire with the Agadir this morning, but good reason-the temperature outside was dropping. Raining hard. Fine job all over on the shave. 2 passes. Goose eggs for the Cuts, Knicks, Polka-dots. I smell kinda "Oud Woody" today. As Outstanding As It Gets.

 

yes sir,L1 i think.

 

thank you Joe, oud it is..

 

awesome Paul.

 

-Blue-Monday-
new sc/kcg
ever-ready 100
mystery stick soap
polo blue



good morning gents.
trying to finish another soap up.
this time its a bowl of wilkinson/derby stick mix,maybe some others in there
fabulous lather.
i want the bowl for the kilo of Vito's ,well a portion of it.
lovelty 2 passer with the new sc/kcg combo.
thayers and polo blue to finish
awesome
have a fine day everyone.
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Beautiful setup and shave Gary! I just love the blue colors.

 

thank you Joe.was a fabulous shave.thick slick lather.i had forgotten how good it was.

 

Above the Tie aluminum Calypso with M1 plate.
Astra SP blade (fresh).
Above the Tie Badger brush.
Above the Tie shave soap.
Timeless Razor shave bowl.
Irish Chestnut by Andy Hilfiger.

I was feeling an Above the Tie shave today. Three very nice passes.

Happy Monday everyone.

 

Top tier shave Danny. Have a top tier day.

 

Thanks Gary.....I'm going to try to use Agadir more this fall&winter...it's good stuff.

 

July 10 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Straight Razor Shave #466
5/8 Dovo Best Quality
Rockwell Synthetic Brush
The Shave Den Irish Spring SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 24 hrs



I decided to use my Dovo BQ straight today because I have not used in since this past May. I also went with TSD Irish Spring soap. Although it's on the bottom of my list as far as scent strength, it does make a nice slick lather.



Did 3 passes for a very nice, close comfortable shave without any mishaps.
The alum gave feedback, but it was just above minimum. Splashed on the matching aftershave to finish this session. Take care.

 

cool shave and pic Joe.nice razor,

 

Thanks Gary. I took my time with this shave by being more meticulous and hitting small areas in a different way..

 

11th July 2023.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Asda Sea Salt & Fennel Extract Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Pears with Mint Extracts Transparent Bar Soap.
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Brush: Anbbas 24mm Tuxedo synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Proraso Sensitive shaving cream.
Razor: Parker 87R- Personna Comfort Coated. (D3)
Razor: Parker InjRzr. (Head/Dome) (Settings) 4-wtg. 4-xtg/atg.+pick-ups. - Personna Injector PTFE. (D4)

Post:
Cold water Face & Head wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Cold Water Face & Head 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./Benjamín's mentholated bay rum./ Aloe Vera Cooling Gel.

Greetings,

Early morning face & head shave,

A great inexpensive shave set up. Everything in the set up paired together wonderfully making my early morning face & head shave a pleasurable experience.

A enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable face & head shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Aloe Vera Cooling Gel.

My face is feeling cool smooth, & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

Looking very sharp Barry, you like the Aloe Vera! I see.

 

11 Jul 2023




30 hours, early evening shave after a long day
Prep = Early evening shower, Hot water soak 30s x 1, Proraso white prep
Soap = Proraso green
Brush = Omega 49
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Merkur 37C, second day in a row, after being impressed yesterday
Blade = Treet Platinum (1)
Three passes plus touch ups. Temporary weeper Rt lower neck
Post = usual post clean-up, Proraso Rinfrescante and AS balm
Scent = none: trying to get off to bed early

The 37C still felt safe in the hand. Getting to work out the J-jook angles for my tricky areas on the left side of my neck
I don’t think having a warm shower was better prep than my usual Hot Water Soaks for 30 seconds
The Treet blade did not feel so sharp as yesterday’s one: maybe it doesn’t cope with 1 ½ days growth?
I certainly needed much more buffing and “work” to achieve a good result. Still missed some “easier” spots because time and focus was needed on my tougher spots
I binned the blade after its first use, will need to try a different blade in the 37C
I like this setup and plan to stick with it for a few more days, getting used to the soap and the razor, but will try a different blade or two I think…

Happy Tuesday everyone

 

Terrific shave Barry. I get a kick out of my inexpensive shave setups too. In fact, I am planning on doing a shaving session with one late this week. Have a splendid afternoon.

 

Excellent shave and post Chris.