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

Hi all.
Working on my shave boredom still, switched to another tool of mine.



A bakelite Alpha Ecliptic Slant Razor.

From the PAA website it tells what the razor was based on.
"German bakelite Walbusch "Humpback" Slant (Walbusch & Sohnes)."
I took a chance on this years ago.
Liked it so much, I bought a second one.
It's an asymmetrical razor meaning it goes together only one way. Most 3 piece razors you can turn the head 180 degrees and it goes together, not this one.
It has quite a bit of blade exposure so riding the cap is imperative for a comfortable shave. Being a slant type it gives a close shave, a feather blade completes the beauty of the design.

Along with one of my favorite shave goo and splash solutions also from PAA, I'm in the clouds.
A two pass head and face shave free from any pain or blood, a very good start to my day.
Mixing with a mug instead of my usual skin lather, the room is filled with the sweet aroma of bay rum.

if there's such a thing, a very needed shave.

Enjoy

tp

 

Blimey. I've just looked at when my last post was... 12 months ago. I had absolutely no idea that it had been that long.

I hope that everyone is in good health and in good spirits.

Since I was last here, I have trimmed my den down to two razors: Fatip Grande & Parker SRX. I also only use Silver Star blades and am just using up the remaining soaps that I have before purchasing any more.

I don't actually use the Parker SRX, my wife uses it to sharpen the lines of Rowan's (our little boy) hair cuts.

I have found that my shaves have become so incredibly consistent and reliable with that razor/blade combination that it seems foolish to keep chopping and changing. It has also brought me full circle with this thread... Focus/Rules really do make all the difference with shaving!

James

 

Thanks Gary.

 

Thanks John.

 

Excellent post, setup and shave Barry. Enjoy your afternoon.

 

Wonderful razor and shave Terry. Enjoy your day.

 

Good to hear from you James. Glad you are well.

 

Thank you Joe. Have a relaxing Saturday.

 

Fine shave this morning with my Oud Wood paraphernalia. The Razorocks I have always do me good. Clean, clear, and fresh all around. No cuts, Knicks, polka-dots. The Agadir aftershave always feels a bit hard at first, but it settles down to a nice scent. I will soon order another "Hair And Body" from them so as to set up the Oud Wood shave. 2 passes. As Outstanding As It Gets.

 

fine weekend shaves and pics gents.

 

-The-Weekender-
brit #45/kcg
yaqi
speick



have a fine weekend everyone
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Very nice setup Gary. Enjoy your day.

 

Starting September early.


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Thank you Gary.

 

Hey Troy! Nice to see you back here! Hope you are well!

 

How are you buddy?

 

I am well. I still keep fit by going to the gym every day. I am 68 going on 48. Lol!

 

Aug 26 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Rockwell Model T v1 (4)
Shaverboy DE Blade (6?)
Stirling Boar Brush
Cella SS
Aqua Velva Ice Blue AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 23 hrs



Decided to do an adjustable razor shave in keeping with this month's main theme. Therefore, I picked out my Rockwell Model T. It is a fine razor despite the production problems Rockwell had with it. Cella is always a good choice because it's performance never fails. Here is my lather:



Did a 3 pass shave for a nice, smooth shave without any incidents. There was just a smidgen of alum feedback on my neck. Splashed on that soothing witch hazel and Aqua Velva Ice Blue aftershave and I am good to go. Tomorrow's shave will be a straight razor shave, but I haven't decided on the razor. However, I am leaning toward my 7/8 Henckels Friodur. Take care.

 

Thanks Joe. Not sure what the theme of September will be but my focus will be on my new New razor. Damn that thing is a great shaver!

 

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