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

Thank you Joe.

 

Outstanding. Congratulations on achieving this milestone.

 

SRS # 978 - OUDtober Shave - Kilix

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Wade & Butcher 5/8 French Point
Brush: Jayaruh 337 with Omega #49 Boar
Lather: Los Jabones de Joserra Kilix
Aftershave: Los Jabones de Joserra Kilix
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm
So the Mrs. C is at a conference in the capital of the Empire State. I am sure there are many other places she would rather be instead of dreary Albany. Those members of the 30DC that have been around a while might be able to answer the following g question. With the missus away what may have changed in my shaving routine this morning?

This morning’s shave feature the Kilix soap. The scent profile is as follows: An elegant woody accord with notes of bergamot and cardamom, on a floral heart of iris, heliotrope, and violet. This unique blend of fragrances is then complemented by a base of cedarwood, sandalwood, amber, Tonka, and a touch of oud.”

I did my usual three pass shave which yield stellar results. No irritation or ten minute weepers today. Hope you all have had an enjoyable day.

 

congrats on 1000 straight shave Joe.

 

awesome Joe.

 

Thanks Joe. I am glad to have finally joined you in the 1000 straight shaves club.

 

Thanks Gary. I still can't believe that I hit that milestone.

 

Wonderful Wednesday shave Joe. I should know, but I am scratching my head.

 

19th 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: Wilkinson Sword Synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Proraso Sandalwood Shaving Soap.
Blade: Gillette London Bridge. (D2)
Razor: FaTip Grande.

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./ P&G Old Spice Hawkridge ASL./ L'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

Greetings,

Early morning shave.

An enjoyable smooth shave to finish my shaving week wonderfully...Out of all the Sandalwood soaps/creams that I have sampled Proraso is my firm favourite. I'll be adding it to my rotation more regular over the autumn/winter months along with a few other soaps I haven't used for quite some time.

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'0REAL Barber Club Reinforcing ASB.

My face is feeling cool smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your day ladies & gentlemen.

 

19 Oct 2023

48 ‘ish hours

Lazy pre-work shave

Prep = usual
Soap / Cream = Stirling Barber Shop
Brush = Omega 49
Bowl = Timeless

Razor = Rocket HD
Blade = Elios (1) super sharp and smooth,

I am more and more comfortable with this combo

Passes = only 2 passes were needed, so something is working out just fine
Technique = WTG XTG, still changing my choreography as the mood takes me: follow the razor!
Post = Usual CWR, Alum, CWR, Thayers, Rinfrescante, Vetyver
Scent = Guerlain pour homme
Damage = None

Score = another pleasing 9.5/10
Comments = Best results on 48 hours astroturf

Have a Great Thursday one and all.

 

Outstanding Joe, you must be super chuffed!

There's a club for this?

 

Another great shave Barry, How many other blades are made in China? I have read these have good reviews

 

Wonderful shave Barry. Although I have used Proraso Green, I have never tried the Sandalwood. I have heard TOBS Sandalwood is supposed to be very good.

 

Terrific Thursday shave Chris. Stirling Barbershop is a nice scent.

 

Thanks Chris and no, there is not an actual 1000 straight shave club. It's just an American figure of speech. In baseball, if someone hits a career milestone like hitting 500 home runs, then we say that he is in the 500 HR club.

 

Thank you Joe. If you like the scent of Sandalwood, then I recommend giving the Proraso (Red) either the Soap or Shave cream a try, along with the matching Sandalwood aftershave.

 

Thank you Gary.

 

Always stoked when everything falls into place. Well done Chris.

 

Excellent sandalwood shave Barry.

 

Thank you Joe. Yes you should given we have discussed this on a variety of occasions at our breakfast meetups. If no one can come up with the answer I will put it in a post later this evening.