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

murky buckets

 

thank you Joe..loving this new to me razor.

 

July 15 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Gillette Heritage DE Razor
Gillette Platinum DE Blade (9, 10
Omega Pro 49 Boar Brush
Arko SS
Pinaud-Clubman Classic AS
Stirling Alum Block
Beard Growth: 1 day
Dome Turf: 3 days.



Ok, I picked the Heritage Razor as my one item to be used for this week of shaves. It's an easy, mild razor that consistently has given me great shaves. I decided to use Arko and it finally gave up the ghost. Thanks Arko for always giving me great lathers that contributed to great shaves. Here's my lather:



Did 3 passes on my face and head that resulted in error-free BBS shave.
The only alum feedback was on the back of my head, but it was slight. Splashed on that Pinaud-Clubman Classic goodness and I am ready for this evening. Take care.

 

Thank you Joe, I must be a bit off balance lately, Lol! There is always tomorrow!

Great shave and cool score Gary. Nice set.

Lovely Joe, it sounds as if you are saying "Good-bye" to Arko permanently, c'est vrai?

 

Thanks Chris. I liked Arko very much. Will I get it again? I would say most likely. However, it will be awhile because I want to decrease my inventory considerably. I don't want to have 20 different soaps at age 75. Lol! Seriously, there are other soaps that I have never tried and I do want to get some more Stirling soaps. I still have at least an 80% full tub of Cella that is just as slick as Arko. Presently, I am not looking to add any more soap until late next year at the earliest.

 

Oh well, if you run out I have a few Derby sticks lying around!Lol!
Wonder why I have accumulated so much stuff in such a short period of time...?
I think that maybe sample soaps are the way to go in future.
Or more will-power, shrug?

 

15 July 2023 SOTN(night)

11PM shave, bit rushed
Usual prep and preshave
Gillette rocket
Feather (3) dulling a bit, binned
Omega boar 49
Proraso green
3 passes and touch ups, missed some turf, that is ok, no damage though
Usual post with Thayers and Proraso ASB

Have some great shaves and a great Sunday

 

16th 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.
Brush:Yaqi 24mm Naples Tuxedo Synthetic.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl: Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: The Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe softening shaving cream.
Blade: Personna Comfort Coated. (D2)
Razor: Parker 24C.

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./Brut ASL./ Wilko Men's Moisturiser.

A relaxing Sunday morning shave.

I have mentioned on many occasions that The Body Shop Maca Root & Aloe shaving cream never fails to provided me with a smooth protective slick lather in no time leaving a superb post shave feel....This cream gives the best protective slickness, and post shave feel that I have had from any shaving cream that I have tried to date...Superb Stuff!

A enjoyable 2 pass + pick ups close comfortable shave with no errors to report. Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of Wilko Men's Moisturiser.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

Nice pic and set up Barry.
I have seen this soap in a local Body Shop, and looked at it because of good reports about it. I wasn't impressed with its scent (or perhaps lack of scent) and decided to pass. Tempted (influenced?) to try this based on your comments above, but honestly like so many others, I have enough soaps and croaps for a while.

 

Thank you Chris... The body shop maca root & aloe is a firm favourite of mine, however it's scent is very subjective (love/hate) for some people. I personally like it. It's shaving performance & post shave feel is second to none, but like your good self I have enough soaps, creams croaps too due to impulsive buying urges. My humble advice is to enjoy appreciate, and use up your remaining shaving assortments before you move on to the Body shop maca root..it'll be on offer when you're ready to purchase it...Having too much of something isn't always a good thing as we don't have the time to use appreciate,and get enjoyment from it. "I've got what I need, not I want & see to keep my shaving buying urges at bay until I really need more shaving assortments. Take care. Yours- Barry

 

thank you Chris.

 

fine sunday shaves and pics gents.

 

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monobloc/spoiler
ever-ready
mystery mix
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have a great day everyone.
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Thank you Gary.

 

Thank you Gary

 

I'll keep that in mind. Lol!

 

Fine shave Chris! Feathers usually are only good for 3-4 shaves. They are great blades, but they are expensive even if one gets 10 shaves per blade.

 

Super Sunday shave Barry.

 

Thanks Gary.

 

Beautiful setup and shave Gary!