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

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Awesome shave Gary.

 

Where?


What Stirling Soap?

 

thank you Joe.

 

Oct 3 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Shavette Shave #494
Parker SRB
Gillette Wilkinson Sword 1/2 DE Blade
JR #386 Silvertip Badger Brush
Captain's Choice North SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 24 hrs



I went with my other shavette and that was the Parker. I also picked out the Captain's Choice North soap and aftershave. It seems the more I use it; the easier I pick up the juniper scent. It's not overbearing, but it is still nice. Here's my lather:



Yes, I was able to use this brush based on GeoFatboy's hack solution. Here's the video. You can stop at the 2:10 mark because he goes into other handy tips.



I used the heavy duty brown napkins from 7-11 and it worked like a charm. I want to see how long this lasts. I had the brush on a stand and the knot is still in place. At least I can still use this brush until I properly fix it.

Anyway, I did an error-free 3 pass shave that was comfortable and smooth. The alum feedback confirmed my results. Finished this shave in my usual manner.. Take care.

 

Stoylin Sheep(Unscnted). I don't know what your "Where" meant.

 

fine shave and pic Joe.

 

Great intro, Joe! I will think of something suitable to do this month...

 

Thanks for that link. He had some great brush repair tips!

 

Thanks John.

 

You're welcome John. I was miffed that my brush came out of the handle the other day. Gio definitely did me a solid.

 

Thanks Gary.

 

Tuesday October 3 - Open Comb, Old Cream October

Prep: Hot shower with Aleppo soap
Razor: Supply 2.0 injector with SE comb plate / vintage US-made Schick Plus Platinum (10)
Soap: Neutrogena Skin Clearing Shave Cream
Brush: none
Lather Bowl: none
Post: rinse, alum, rinse, Portland General Store Willow tonic
Last shave: Thursday - 5 days



Keen observers will note that the lineup for my "Open Comb, Old Cream October" shave looks suspiciously like the lineup for my "S is for Skin-Clearing September" shaves. That's because it is. It is "traditional" among shaving supply vendors to "re-brand" razors, blades, brushes and soaps and creams. So I decded there was no reason why I couldn't "re-brand" my shaving setup for the new month.

This shave was identical to my last couple shaves in September and worked just as well. My new shaving pattern of doing a downward WTG stroke on my neck rather than the upward ATG one leaves me with much less irritation. It leaves more stubble untouched, but a second XTG pass takes care of that, still without irritation.

Hope everyone is on track to have a great week!

 

fine shave and pic John.

 

Terrific shave John.

 

SRS # 969 - OUDtober Shave - Stallion

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Wade & Butcher No. 1 Hollow Ground
Brush: CRD Patriotic Swirl 26 mm Synthetic
Lather: Lather Bros. Calle Ocho
Aftershave: Razorock Stallion
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

 

Nice setup and pic Joe.

 

fine shave and pic Joe.

 

I'm sending the Toggle off for a revamp/replate via Razor Emporium. I'll use it when it gets back. And it will take a 30 day rule to get used to the adjustable and find my sweet spot. I didn't enjoy it this morning, but at 8:30 p.m., I barely have stubble, so it was a close shave.

Prep: Shower
Lather: Bigelow
Brush: Synthetic
Razor: Gillette Toggle (5)
Blade: Astra (1)
Post: Alum (lots of feedback) and TSD Lime

I'll have to give it an honest go. I do enjoy the weight of the razor, but need to learn the angle and setting for the various parts of my face.

 

very cool.looking forward to the results..both razor and shaves..