careful with your wording Joe.you are the caretaker of the thread you didn't start,not a moderator nor employee here.

thank you Joe.

fine Artie shave and pic.

I admit that I was a strong on my wording. However, when I felt I had no recourse to communicate with him because he blocked me and doesn't see my posts in the conversation section that's when I got angry. I prefer to do things privately, but I wasn't given that opportunity. I felt disrespected. It doesn't excuse my tone. However, I apologize to Paul and to everyone here for being less than professional in this matter.

Thanks Gary.

all good Joe.

Thank you Gary! My heart is for everyone to have great shaves and it is frustrating to see a guy who can't get over the hump to have them 90% of the time. I know that we aren't perfect and I have to remind myself that I don't have the full knowledge of what goes on in other's lives because I am not God. That's why I need to be reminded that I shouldn't judge. I value your input. Thanks for keeping me in check Gary.

30th September 2023.




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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/Nivea Men Power 24H Fresh Effect Shower Gel.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Wrights Coal Tar Bar Soap.
Brush: Omega 11137.
Bowl Lather.
Bowl : Home Bargains Stainless Steel Side Bowl.
Lather: Bath House Spanish Fig & Nutmeg Shave Soap.
Razor: Merkur 37C - Wilkinson Sword (D4) (Face)
Razor: Gillette Guard. (D1) (Head)

Post:
Cold water face & head wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face & head Rinse./Alum Rub./Cold Water Rinse./Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Baylis & Harding Black Pepper & Ginseng ASB./ Ard Al Zafraan Oud 24 Hours EdP.

Greetings,

(Face & Head Shave)

A new eclectic shave set up to start the weekend.

Last face & head shave of September 2023.

An enjoyable comfortable face & head shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off a with a few small squirts of Ard Al Zafraan Oud 24 Hours EdP to the pulse points.

My face & precious swede are feeling smooth and smelling divine.

Stay safe, and enjoy the start of the weekend ladies & gentlemen.

30 Sep 2023 (Sterling, Sample)

26 hours

Prep = Cold Water Prep and shave, Proraso Pre shave
Soap / Cream = Sample Sterling Barber Shop
Brush = Omega 49, stiffer for the hard soap, great performer
Bowl = Timeless
Razor = Gillette Rocket HD
Blade = Gillette Platinum (2)
Passes = 3, WTG, XTG both ways, ATG as needed
Post = CWR, Alum, CWR, Thayers lavender
ASL = Old Spice
Damage = none

Score = 9.5 /10
Comments = Easier to use more pressure with the DE Gillette, nice weight, ATG both cheeks and top lip. DFS all around and BBS both ways top lip

Great end to the month, more challenges met, it's been another great month of shaves.

Have a lovely weekend one and all

Very nice way to finish our the month Chris.

Perfect dual shave Barry. Bring on OUDtober!

Let's see, where's my "Ditto Yesterday" rubber stamp,for describing today's shave? Need I say more? Clean and fresh alongsides the cheeks&sideburns. Two cuts on South Porcupine. Fine down at Cactus(neck). 2 passes. Definitely a "Technique Trumps Tools" shave.I wanted it to be a success, as it was a Barbershop shave(with brush change to the Clubman-Pinaud). Could have been better, but could have been worse. Clubman A.S. to finish off. Pretty Outstanding

The Platinum is a Creed Adventus dupe, I believe.

Super Saturday shave Barry. Have a super afternoon.

Wonderful shave and setup Chris.

Thank you Joe... Have a great weekend.

Thank you Joe. Have a great day.

My favorite shave month .

Thanks @JACarbone Joe and @Trigger Joe, it's been a fascinating month of shaves, setups and lessons

Hope you all keep well, looking forward to see what October brings.

Fantastic end of the month gents.