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

Most excellent shave Barry.

 

Very nice Pierpaolo

 

Nothing new to add as far as gear. Same Monday shave as Sunday's head shave. 2 easy passes and all is well.
Prep: Shower
Lather: Arko
Brush: RR Plissoft
Razor: Blackbird
Blade: Personna (1)
Post: warm rinse (it's darn cold in the mornings!), alum block - minor feedback and Shulton Old Spice

 

SOTD 20231023 Aurora

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No need to apologize Troy! Using the same setup is the cornerstone concept of this thread. Great shave my friend.

 

Your pics are awesome Pierpaolo. Thanks for posting.

 

Oct 23 SOTM

Good morning.

Schick I-3 Injector Razor
Personna Injector Blade (3)
JR #290 Cashmere Brush
Pedro Fiasco's Limoncello SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 25.5 hrs



This was my second set of software that I purchased at the Pasteur's meetup so I was excited to try it this morning. The scent is on the dark, masculine side so if you're looking for something sweet than this soap isn't for you. Surprisingly, I like this scent because it's slightly dark. I just don't like heavy dark scents. Anyway, Pedro Fiasco's Limoncello soap produces an easy slick, slick, and creamy lather. Here's my lather:



Three passes gave me an error-free BBS result. The alum was silent. The matching aftershave's scent was much more evident and I liked it very much. I am glad that bought this set and the Seaforth Sea Spice Lime set at the Pasteur's meetup because imo these soaps can be used anytime of the year. Take care.

 

awesome Joe.glad you like them.i have the sea spice lime set and i like it.i use them on non work day shaves.
i bought the limoncello and love the performance and scent,though i didn't buy the splash.i did however buy a second tub of soap..it's perfect for work shaves,fine slick lather and nice post shave qualities,and i use an unscented splash for work.

 

SE Shave # 354 - Sample Soap Sunday Shave - Honey Mash

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: Schick - Injector Type G
Brush: Big Cyprass 24mm Silver Tip
Lather: Lakewood Soap Company Mr. Powell's Mellow Honey Mash Shave Soap
Aftershave: B & M Sandalwood
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Stirling Unscented Glacial Balm


SE Shave # 355 - DECLARATION GROOMING MICROMATIC MONDAY - Darkfall

Rating: 5 / 5

Razor: GEM Micromatic Open Comb
Blade: GEM Stainless
Brush: Whipped Dog Butterscotch 24 mm
Lather: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Aftershave: Declaration Grooming Darkfall
Additional Care:
Omega Alum
Dickenson’s Original Witch Hazel
Declaration Grooming Aftershave Liniment - Darkfall

Two fantastic SE shaves the past two mornings. Both the injector and the MMOC delivered exceptionally close and comfortable shave. The alum report for the injector was very slight while for the MMOC was nonexistent.

Each shave had my customary three passes as I just the process of being in Zen mode and do not want to rush its completion.

I am ready for my day which includes some home projects such as preparing to paint the trim in our small bathroom and my son’s soccer game later this afternoon.
Have a great day gentlemen.

 

Ah the shift is real my friend. Welcome to the darker side. Very nice shave Joe.

 

Great shave and pics, Joe!

And thanks (I guess) to both of you for the reviews of the Seaforth and Pedro Fiasco's soaps and splashes. Always happy (sort of) to hear about new excellent products that I might be enabled into buying....

 

Great shaves and pics, Joe! Enjoy the soccer game! (And the home projects too.)

 

fine darkfall shaves and pics Joe.

 

you are most welcome

 

This morning's shave combination was a "one and done". Course I'll be back for more Mike's Natural soap in a few days though. For that matter, Agadir A.S., too. Mike's is like Williams to me-a "chunk" of soap that is centered in the jar so some will fall to the side as you work with it. It's my second go with this. Nice work along the cheeks&sideburns, N. Porcupine and Cactus. Should have done better at the chin. I'm coming closer to the day when I once again decide to leave the chin alone, as the balance of my cuts&Knicks happen there. I've seen guys with facial hair on the chin only, so I wouldn't be the first. Maybe I'll try it during (Bill)Neumann November. Nice splash of Agadir to finish me off. One more Oudtober week-end left. Pretty Outstanding.

 

I blew 2018 muhself.

 

Yes, I have avoided any new fiascoes by avoiding declaring any new "No Buy" years since then....

 

If I HAD to, I could get by on declaring one for 2024, but I do have to admit there's a lot of good stuff out there.

 

Thank you Joe.

 

Thanks Gary. When I was at Pasteur's, I was going to get a TOBS Sandalwood Soap, but I am glad I purchased Seaforth Sea Spice Lime and Pedro Fiasco's Limoncello instead. Seaforth was definitely on my list to try and I remembered your recommendation to try the Limoncello. I was amazed at the inventory that Pasteur's has in stock. There were plenty of items that I never heard before. I was awestruck.