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

Discussion in 'Shower or Shave of the Day' started by Trigger, Sep 30, 2023.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you Joe. Have a great day.
     
    JACarbone, ChrisB and Trigger like this.
  2. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    Thank you Joe... Both cans of foam will last a while yet.
     
    Last edited: Oct 10, 2023
    JACarbone, ChrisB and Trigger like this.
  3. palmolive fox

    palmolive fox The British Birdman

    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.
     
  4. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    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

    20231010_160349.jpg

    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:

    20231010_160856.jpg

    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.
     
  5. Hembree

    Hembree Not as pretty smelling

    _IMG_000000_000000.jpg
    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.
     
  6. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Thank you Joe
     
    Trigger likes this.
  7. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Excellent almost scented shave Joe.
     
    Trigger likes this.
  8. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Love it.
     
    Trigger likes this.
  9. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    IMG_5509.jpeg

    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:
    IMG_5510.jpeg


    IMG_5507.jpeg
    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.
     
    Troy M, palmolive fox, ChrisB and 2 others like this.
  10. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Great shave and setup Danny.
     
    Hembree and JACarbone like this.
  11. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Thanks Joe.
     
    JACarbone likes this.
  12. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    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.
     
    JACarbone likes this.
  13. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    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

    11 Oct 2023.jpg

    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.
     
    JACarbone, Troy M, brit and 2 others like this.
  14. ChrisB

    ChrisB Well-Known Member

    Nice going Joe, what is your plan of action for the empty tub: toss it, refill with the same or change the label?
     
    JACarbone and Trigger like this.
  15. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    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.
     
    JACarbone and Troy M like this.
  16. blondblue

    blondblue Well-Known Member

    I take that back. That's the direction I use for the jawline.
     
    JACarbone likes this.
  17. Trigger

    Trigger Double Jedi Knight

    Excellent shave Chris.
     
    ChrisB, JACarbone and palmolive fox like this.
  18. Troy M

    Troy M Prep: Mephitis mephitis musk

    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
     
    Terry, palmolive fox, ChrisB and 2 others like this.
  19. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    IMG_5513.jpeg

    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.
     
    palmolive fox, ChrisB, brit and 2 others like this.
  20. JACarbone

    JACarbone The Oud Dude

    Sounds like a nice shave Troy
     
    Troy M likes this.
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.

Share This Page