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

Thank you Joe. Have a great day.

 

Thank you Joe... Both cans of foam will last a while yet.

 

Thank you John..I would recommend giving the Gillette guard a try if given the opportunity to do so. For a one blade cartridge razor it gives a remarkably good shave.

 

Oct 10 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Shavette Shave #497
Gillette Wilkinson Sword 1/2 DE Shave (3)
Hembree/Maggard Timberwolf Brush
TSD Orange SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 23.5 hrs



Had a nice 3 pass shave without errors. The result was smooth and comfortable one. Although the containers are the same, I decided to go for the orange scent. Like all of the TSD soaps, the scent is very mild. I barely pick up the scent. It contains lanolin which is great for the skin. However, some people are allergic to lanolin. Here's today's lather:



I didn't get any feedback from the alum so I must say that it definitely was a fine shave. Witch hazel and then the matching aftershave was splashed on my face and neck. The aftershave gave a slight scent. I forgot to shake it and that causes the scent to be more pronounced. Take care.

 

Ikon S3S stainless steel razor head.
Maggard's MR3 stainless steel handle (modified).
Astra SP blade.
Shore Shave Cool Water Mint Ribbon synthetic brush.
Soap Commander Fortitude shave soap.
Timeless Razor shave bowl.
American Tobacco by Andy Hilfiger.

Awesome shave this morning. Three very nice passes.

I hope everyone is doing great.

 

Thank you Joe

 

Excellent almost scented shave Joe.

 

Love it.

 

SRS # 973 - Edmund Fitzgerald of the Calle Ocho

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Tuckmarr 5/8” Maccassar scales
Brush: Sawdust Creation Studio Old Cahaba
Lather: Lather Bros. Calle Ocho
Aftershave: Aqua Velva Musk
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

The final shave with the Calle Ocho was similar to many of the previous shaves with this soap - Outstanding! I did the usual three pass shave without incident. The Tuckmarr straight is an excellent razor.

Here is the completed tub:




On to the next soap. I could quite possibly Edmund Fitzgerald two more soaps before the end of the year. (Old Cahaba Brocha and possibly Wholly Kaw King of Oud.)

Hope you all have had a great day gentlemen.

 

Great shave and setup Danny.

 

Thanks Joe.

 

Great shave and woo-hoo on using up the Calle Ocho. I think the Wholly Kaw King of Oud would be the next one up for Fitzgeralding it. Of course, as in Password, you have the option to pass or play.

 

11 Oct 2023

Sticking to my One Setup, the only change was the blade, somehow defaulting to the actual main purpose of this thread

(No change in Gillette Rocket HD, Stirling Barber shop, Omega 49, Timeless bowl, getting a bit boring, but hey, it works!)

Time to try a blade I haven't tried before = Bic Chrome Platinum, made in Greece
Wrapped in only one piece of paper, no wax/glue dots, no fuss, no hassle



Pleasantly surprised, smooth and sharp, another satisfying error free shave

Usual 3 passes with intra-pass buffing and ATG as and where needed

ASL = Stirling Bay Rum

Happy to report another DFS + bits of BBS

Have a great day everyone.

 

Nice going Joe, what is your plan of action for the empty tub: toss it, refill with the same or change the label?

 

Better shave this morning than yesterday. I still left a little astroturf on Cactus Nation(neck), but not as much as yesterday. I might "Edmund Fitzgerald" the Gillette Gel but it wouldn't count, as it isn't close to be done. My terminology? I'll FLIP it. Cream/Foam is more to my liking when I take a break from wet shaving. Royal Copenhagen A.S. was nice. No cologne. Pretty Outstanding.

 

I take that back. That's the direction I use for the jawline.

 

Excellent shave Chris.

 

Was in a bit of a rush this morning so changed to the ATT Windsor for a quick and close shave. 2 passes and ready to go.

Prep: Shower
Lather: Bigelow
Brush: Synthetic
Razor: ATT Windsor
Blade: Astra (2)
Post: Cool rinse, alum block (little feedback), Shulton Old Spice

 

SRS # 974 - OUDtober Shave - Stallion

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Andrey Shpakovskiy 8/8 Half+ “Hanabira” Kamisori
Brush: Hembree Derlin Paragon Boar 25 mm
Lather: Razorock Stallion
Aftershave: Razorock Stallion
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

This shave with the kamisori was top notch. Three passes, which easily would have been acceptable after one pass, has left my face super smooth. This may have been the best shave with the kami to date.

Hope you all are having a great day.

 

Sounds like a nice shave Troy