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

I will refill the tub. I took the labels off of the outer and inner cover. Soaked the tub and cover in hot soap water, rinsed and air dried on the drying rack. As for which soap will be placed in it, not sure yet. One option is that I have a bar of Ach. Brito Mogno that I could grate and press into it. I had been planning to grate it and press into a mug. Here is a picture of the mug:

 

Very nice and efficient shave Chris.

 

Thank you Joe. Why the King of Oud?

 

Oudtober is one of the monthly themes

 

October 11 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Shavette Shave #498
Parker SRB
Gillette Wilkinson Sword 1/2 DE Blade (4)
MrEE Tuxedo Brush
Captain's Choice North SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 24.5 hrs



Had a delightful error-free three pass shave with BBS results. I really could have stopped at two, but I had more than enough soap for 3 passes. Also, I like the mild juniper scent that's great for this time of year in the Northeast. Here's my lather:



Did my usual post shave routine. Alum feedback was minimal. Applied the witch hazel and the matching aftershave to end this session. Take care.

 

Beautiful pic and wonderful shave Joe.

 

Terrific shave Troy. Btw, Blackland razor is taking over the Above-the-Tie brand.

 

Thank you Joe

 

Excellent shave Joe

Thank you Joe.

 

I had one of the original Kick-Starter Blackbirds and it was a fantastic razor!

That's great to hear that Shane is taking on the brand. I'm sure he'll turn out some great tools!

 

Thanks Joe.

 

Thanks Joe

Thank you Joe

I seem to be settling in to a rhythm, might want to change things up a bit.

 

gotcha, interesting mug that.

 

12th October 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.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Yaqi 26mm Rainbow Brown Synthetic. (Faux Horse)
Bowl Lather.
Lather: Gillette Sensitive Original Scent Shave Foam. (Green)
Blade: Gillette London Bridge. (D4)
Razor: Parker 24C.

Post:
Cold water face wash with brush squeezing's, Cold Water Face Rinse. /Homemade (~Autumn/Winter mix~) peppermint lavender, eucalyptus, + Tea Tree essential Oils Mixed Together With 200ml of Care+Witch Hazel./Brut Splash-On-Lotion./ L'OREAL Soothing Birch Sap PSB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave.

My mini focus using the two Gillette shave foam has been an surprisingly good experience. In future shaves I will occasionally add them to my rotation.

An enjoyable smooth shave to finish my shaving week wonderfully.

A comfortable 2 pass + pick ups silky smooth shave with no errors to report....Finishing the shave off with a few small dollops of L'OREAL Soothing Birch Sap PSB.

My face is feeling cool smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

A successful Throwback Thuraday shave this morning. Zero Cuts, Polka-dots, but there were 2 Knicks. 2 passes. I just may do a repeat purchase of Fine's Latigo when the time comes. Haven't said that about too many other current products I own. Clean&fresh along side the cheeks&sideburns. Good job on both ends of Porcupine Alley.For the jawline, I combined my A(gainst)TG with my "ice-chippping" to get that all done. It seems I always end up saying "I CAN DO BETTER" down at Cactus Nation, but it was OK this morning. Fine's Knize 10 dupe is real nice(course he calls THAT Latigo, along with the soap). Not for summer, though. (Well, for ME anyway). Very Outstanding.

 

Very nice shave Barry. Enjoy your afternoon.

 

SRS # 975 - OUDtober - Sangre de Drago

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Thiers-Issard Super Gnome Extra
Brush: Simpson Trafalgar T2 Sovereign Synthetic
Lather: PAA Sangre de Drago
Aftershave: PAA Sangre de Drago
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm

Beautiful cool and sunny morning. I took the opportunity to take a 45 minutes work in the neighborhood followed up by 75 Power Wheel rollouts. Yeah, Joe, @Trigger, Beastmode!
The X3 Bar Pull workout will be at some point in the afternoon.

This morning’s shave featured the dark scent of the Oud/Sandalwood combination. The Simpson synthetic brush whipped up a nice lather. The TI Super Gnome straight, my first straights purchased over 20 years ago, delivered a close and comfortable shave. Post shave alum report was basically nonexistent except for a slight notification on the right cheek.

Have a great day gentlemen. Now for some yard work.

 

Super shave Joe. Keep up the good work.

 

Thank you Joe... have a great day.

 

Oct 12 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Straight Razor Shave # 496
5/8 Böker King Cutter
JR #386 Silvertip Badger Brush
Stirling Tsuka SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 22 hrs



Did a 3 pass shave with very nice results. It was a smooth and comfortable shave without any issues, except my temporary fix on the brush was short-lived so I just lathered my face without using the handle.
Here's my lather:



There wasn't any alum feedback
Finished with the witch hazel and the matching aftershave. I just like this scent a lot. Take care.