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

thank you Paul.

fine shave

 

Super shave with your new addition to your den Gary.

 

thank you Joe..have a fine afternoon.

 

Thanks Gary

 

Dec 9 SOTA

Good afternoon.

Schick E-3 Injector
Pella Blade (2)
Hembree-Maggard Timberwolf Synthetic Brush
Stirling Spice SS and AS
Stirling Alum Block
Modessa Witch Hazel
Beard Growth: 24.5 hrs



I decided to shave with my more aggressive Schick Injector because I haven't used it since mid-October. The Pella blades are a little rougher than the Chicks, but they do the job.
I am going to a gathering this evening, but I know that there will not be anyone there that I would fancy, so I am still using the Spice setup, but I am forgoing the matching EdT.
Of course, I am such a Stirling fan. Lol! Here's my lather:



I could've just done a 2 passer, but I did an extra pass because I just love this scent.
I get a very close, comfortable and bloodless shave. The alum feedback was slight. The E-3 is unforgiving if you don't have a light touch. Well, that's true with every aggressive razor.
Witch hazel and the matching aftershave were applied to finish the shave. Take care.

 

cool saturday shave and pics Joe.your e2 has a similar butterscotch hue and lines to mine.very nice.fine shaver.

 

just arrived..

 

Beautiful brushes! May you enjoy them for a long time Gary.

 

Thanks Gary. However, my Schick is an E-3. I believe you can open an E-2 to clean inside the razor. I know that it is true for the E-1

 

thank you Joe.that's the plan..

 

ok, fair enough,most e-2 -5 had fixed springs.my latest canadian is an e-3 also,parallel lines on guard,fixed spring.

 

10 Dec 2023 : Duel/Dual December

26 hours



Same as yesterday, repeat setup and shave but swapping sides with the razors

Rocca on the Right : R41 on the left

Damage = None

Score = 9 + / 10

Comments:

Swapping sides with the Razors to confirm my impression from yesterday. Still think the Rocca is a better razor. Trying to hold the handles further down to allow the weight of the razor to do the work. Seems fine but I still prefer holding at the pivot point closer to the head and cap

Both razors work well, but neither of them is as agile or manoeuvrable around the nose and chin as the smaller vintage Gillettes. I had to make up my mind to keep only one of these it would be the Rocca 96. It has nice lather drainage channels

Both Bics worked well on Day 2, nice and smooth, still sharp

Today I only needed 2 passes with minor touch ups

Have some great Sunday shaves one and all

 

Terrific comparison shave once again Chris.

 

awesome Chris

 

10th December 2023.



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Shaving Recipe for today.

Prep: Warm shower:/ Imperial Leather Bergamot & Sea Salt Energising Body Wash.

Pre:
Cold wet flannel to my face & head.
Cien PURE Fragrance Free Sensitive Bar Soap.
Brush: Anbbas 24mm Tuxedo synthetic.
Face Lather.
Lather: Ach Brito Mogno Shaving Soap.
Blade: Mers Supershave X Platinum . (D2)
Razor: Wilkinson Sword Classic Premium TTO.

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./Aloe Vera Cooling Gel./ P&G Old Spice Whitewater ASL.

Greetings,

The Ach Brito Mogno soap is a wonderful performer it get top marks for it's performance, scent, protection, slickness & post shave feel.

A close comfortable 2 pass + pick ups Sunday morning shave with no errors to report.

Finishing the shave off a with a generous splash of P&G Old Spice Whitewater ASL.

My face is feeling super smooth & smelling divine.

Keep safe, and enjoy your Sunday ladies & gentlemen.

 

You have some interesting stuff there Barry, never seen a transparent old spice bottle

 

absolutely fabulous..

 

I am pretty sure I learnt that here somewhere !

thanks Gary

 

Thank you Gary.